International Church of Barcelona

<p>Babies are cute, but childish behaviour isn't cute in adults. We all need to grow in maturity, but growing in maturity is not perfection; it is becoming more like Christ. This doesn’t happen on its own, it happens on purpose! In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 5:12-6:1 on 'growing in maturity'.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Where have I been relying on milk, acting like a spiritual baby?<br>- Am I growing in maturity?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Grow up!<br>- Stop justifying baby behaviour and making excuses - grow in maturity!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Hebrews 5:12-6:1<br>- James 1:22-25<br>- Matthew 7:3-5<br>- Matthew 18:15<br>- Ephesians 4:29<br>- Proverbs 13:3<br>- Proverbs 3:6-7<br>- Proverbs 12:1<br>- Proverbs 9:9<br>- Proverbs 29:1</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiones<br><br>- ¿En qué áreas he estado bebiendo leche y actuando como un bebé espiritual?<br>- ¿Estoy creciendo en madurez?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Madura!<br>- Deja de justificar un comportamiento infantil y deja de esconderte detrás de las excusas ¡crece en madurez!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 4:16<br>- Hebreos 5:12-6:3<br>- Santiago 1:22-25<br>- Mateo 7:3-5<br>- Mateo 18:15<br>- Efesios 4:29<br>- Proverbios 13:3<br>- Proverbios 3:6-7<br>- Proverbios 12:1<br>- Proverbios 9:9<br>- Proverbios 29:1</p>

<p>Welcome back to our series on Hebrews, we took a short pause but now we are right back into it. Join us for this week' message as Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series by looking at the difference between the High Priest of the Old Testament and Christ as our High Priest, and how he is better in every single way.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Do I accept His free gift of grace?<br>- Do I approach God boldly and with confidence?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Draw near to God boldly and with confidence!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Hebrews 5:1-4<br>- Numbers 27:21<br>- Hebrews 4:14-16<br>- James 1:5<br>- John 6:39-40<br>- John 14:6<br>- Hebrews 10:14<br>- Romans 8:34</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiónes<br><br>- ¿Acepto su regalo de gracia?<br>- ¿Me acerco a Dios con audacia y confianza?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Acércate más a Dios con audacia y confianza!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 5:1-4<br>- Números 27:21<br>- Hebreos 4:14-16<br>- Santiago 1:5<br>- Juan 6:39-40<br>- Juan 14:6<br>- Hebreos 10:14<br>- Romanos 8:34</p>

<p>Welcome to the final part of our Core Values series. Here at the International Church of Barcelona we kick off each year by sharing our church's core values. In this week's message Pastor Brandi Carrano shares on the third core value of ICB, being a church that is: Outward-Focused.<br><br>. . .<br><br>ICB Sapin's Mission Statement<br><br>“To be a vibrant & multiplying community, bringing people from all nations into a growing & transformative relationship with Jesus, discipling and equipping them to impact Barcelona & the world for Christ.”<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- As you go, stay on mission!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Proverbs 19:21<br>- Proverbs 16:9<br>- 1 Peter 3:15<br>- Acts 4:32, 34<br>- 1 Corinthians 10:31<br>- Matthew 28:19<br>- Luke 19:10<br>- 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Reto<br><br>- Mantente centrado en la misión<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Proverbios 19:21<br>- Proverbios 16:9<br>- 1 Pedro 3:15<br>- Hechos 4:32, 34<br>- Mateo 28:19<br>- Lucas 19:10<br>- 1 Tesalonicenses 2:19-20</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de Reflexión<br><br>- ¿Está Dios en el Centro de mi vida?<br>- ¿Estoy luchando por la unidad y sirviendo en Su Reino?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Ayuno y Oración!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Juan 10:10<br>- Juan 6:37<br>- Mateo 19:14<br>- Lukas 7:36-50<br>- 2 Corintios 5:17<br>- Efesios 5:1-2<br>- Gálatas 2:20<br>- Apocalipsis 7:9<br>- 1 Corintios 12:12<br>- Salmos 133:1<br>- Efesios 4:1-3<br>- Juan 1:12<br>- 2 Corintios 6:18</p>

<p>Here at the International Church of Barcelona we kick off each year by sharing our church's core values. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano shares the first two core value of ICB, being a church that is: Christ Centred and Relationally Connected.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection<br><br>- Is Christ at the Centre of my life?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Prayer and Fasting<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- John 10:10<br>- John 6:37<br>- Matthew 19:14<br>- Luke 7:36-50<br>- 2 Corinthians 5:17<br>- Ephesians 5:1-2<br>- Galatians 2:20<br>- Revelation 7:9<br>- 1 Corinthians 12:12<br>- Psalm 133:1<br>- Ephesians 4:1-3<br>- John 1:12<br>- 2 Corinthians 6:18</p>

<p>Welcome to ICB Spain's first podcast of 2018. During the time of the prophet Isaiah, the Israelites would start off each year in a time of fasting. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano teaches from Isaiah 58 on how we should posture ourselves during times of prayer and fasting.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Allow the Holy Spirit to align your heart with His as you begin 2018<br>- What is God asking you to surrender to Him during this time of prayer and fasting?<br>- How is He asking you to move forward?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Make fasting and prayer a priority. Intentionally spend time connecting with the Father.<br>- Remember, God is not impressed by our sacrifice, rather He is moved by our surrender.<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Isaiah 58:2-12<br>- Matthew 16:6<br>- Acts 13:2-3<br>- Acts 14:21-23<br>- Leviticus 23:27<br>- 1 Samuel 7:2-6<br>- Jonah 3<br>- Acts 9:1-9<br>- Matthew 4:1-2<br>- Matthew 17:20<br>- Mark 9:29</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- Permítele al Espíritu Santo que alinee tu corazón con el Suyo al entrar en el año 2018.<br>- ¿Qué te está pidiendo Dios que le rindas mediante este ayuno y oración?<br>- ¿Cómo te está pidiendo que sigas hacia adelante?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- Haz el ayuno y la oración una prioridad. Pasa tiempo conectando con el padre intencionalmente.<br>- Recuerda, a Dios no le impresiona nuestra sacrificio, sino que le mueve nuestra rendición<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Isaías 58:2-12<br>- Mateo 16:6<br>- Hechos 13:2-3<br>- Hechos 14:21-23<br>- Levítico 23:27<br>- 1 Samuel 7:2-6<br>- Jonás 3<br>- Hecho 9:1-9<br>- Mateo 4:1-2<br>- Mateo 17:20<br>- Marcos 9:29</p>

<p>Merry Christmas! Welcome to ICB Spain's last podcast of 2017. We hope you're enjoying this season's festivities. In this week's message, Lead Pastor John Carrano closes out 2017 with a message focusing on the real reason behind Christmas.</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Estoy siendo honesto con Dios?<br>- ¿Estoy aceptando su regalo de paz y reposo?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Busca a Dios en todo!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 4:1-13<br>- Romanos 1:20<br>- Isaías 53:5<br>- Juan 14:27<br>- Mateo 11:28</p>

<p>In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series 'Christ Above All' with teaching from Hebrews 4:1-13 with three ways we can live in God's peace and rest.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br>- Am I being honest with God?<br>- Am I accepting His free gift of peace and rest?<br><br>Challenge<br>- Look for God in everything!<br><br>Scripture<br>- Hebrews 4:1-13<br>- Romans 1:20<br>- Isaiah 53:5<br>- John 14:27<br>- Matthew 11:28</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Te has estado cogiendo de la confianza y esperanza en Jesús o tu<br>corazón se ha desviado?<br>- ¿Qué estás haciendo para ayudar a otros a mantener la fe?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Permanece cogido de tu confianza en Cristo y anima a otros a<br>mantener su esperanza en Él!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 3:7-19</p>

<p>Have you ever been tempted to go back to old habits because life got difficult? In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series on Hebrews with teaching from 3:7-19 on how to hold on.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Have you been holding on to confidence and hope in Jesus? Or has your heart gone astray?<br>- What are you doing to help others keep faith?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Hold on to your confidence in Christ, and encourage others to hope in him!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Hebrews 3:6-19</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Tengo una mentalidad de “hazlo tú mismo”?<br>- ¿En qué áreas debo confiar en Su proceso y aprender del maestro constructor?<br>-¿Está en orden mi casa?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Confía en el maestro constructor!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 3:1-6<br>- Proverbios 3:5-6<br>- Salmos 127:1<br>- Isaías 55:8-9<br>- Jeremiás 29:11<br>- Génesis 1:27<br>- Mateo 11:28-30</p>

<p>Where do you place your trust and your confidence? Often we do not understand the reason, or why we go through certain things. But in all things we must trust God, the master builder. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 3:1-6 with four-things we can do to trust the master builder.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Do I have a “do it yourself” mentality?<br>- Where do I need to trust His process? To learn from the master builder?<br>- Is my house in order?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Trust the Master builder!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Hebrews 3:1-6<br>- Proverbs 3:5-6<br>- Psalm 127:1<br>- Isaiah 55:8-9<br>- Jeremiah 29:11<br>- Genesis 1:27<br>- Matthew 11:28-30</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- Cuando las cosas van bien, eres agradecido?<br>- Cuando las cosas van mal, eres agradecido?<br>- Eres agradecido en todo tiempo?<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- 1 Tesalonicenses 5:12-24<br>- 1 Crónicas 16:34<br>- 1 Crónicas 29:10-13<br>- Salmos 30:4</p>

<p>In the good times, are you thankful? In the bad times are you thankful? In all things, are you thankful? In this week's message special guest Jay Brown shares from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 on giving thanks to the Lord.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- In the good times, are you thankful?<br>- In the bad times, are you thankful?<br>- In all things, are you thankful?<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24<br>- 1 Chronicles 16:34<br>- 1 Chronicles 29:10-13<br>- Psalm 30:4</p>

<p>Have you ever been overwhelmed with temptation? If you have, you know what it's like. Now there will always be temptations, but there is always a way out. 'Watch, Fight, Run!' In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 2:17-18 on temptation.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- What are my flesh patterns?<br>- Do I have accountability in my life?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- As the Holy Spirit to reveal flesh patterns to you. Look for the escape!<br>- Watch. Fight. Run.<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Hebrews 2:1<br>- Hebrews 2:17-18<br>- Matthew 26:41<br>- 1 Corinthians 10:13<br>- Matthew 4:1-11<br>- James 4:7<br>- Genesis 39</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Cuáles son mis hábitos carnales?<br>- ¿Tengo a alguien a quién debo rendir cuentas en mi vida?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- Pídele al Espíritu Santo que te revele los hábitos carnales en tu vida. ¡Busca una salida!<br>- ¡Vigila. Pelea. Corre!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 2:1<br>- Hebreos 2:17-18<br>- Mateo 26:41<br>- 1 Corintios 10:13<br>- Mateo 4:1-11<br>- Santiago 4:7<br>- Génesis 39</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Te estás alejando poco a poco? ¿Has estado ignorando o descuidando tu relación con Jesús?<br>- ¿Te has vuelto un narcisista espiritual? ¿Has estado manipulando las verdades bíblicas para tu conveniencia?<br>- ¿Te has permitido quedarte estancado o aislado?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- Pasa tiempo en oración y leyendo las escrituras. ¡Invierte en tu relación con Jesús!<br>- ¡Muestra el amor de Cristo intencionalmente!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 2:1-4<br>- 2 Timoteo 4:3-4<br>- Proverbios 18:1</p>

<p>The writer of Hebrews warns us not to neglect or ignore our salvation. If we do we can drift into; spiritual narcissism, scriptural manipulation, and isolation and stagnation. Therefore let us not neglect our salvation, instead stay anchored to Christ. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 2:1-4 on Jesus our anchor.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Are you drifting? Have you been ignoring or neglecting your relationship with Jesus?<br>- Have you become spiritually narcissistic? Have you been manipulating biblical truth to suit you?<br>- Have you allowed yourself to become isolated or stagnant?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Spend time in payer, and reading the scriptures. Invest in your relationship with Jesus!<br>- Intentionally show the love of Christ this week!<br><br>Scriptures<br><br>- Hebrews 1:1<br>- Hebrews 2:1-4<br>- 2 Timothy 4:3-4<br>- Proverbs 18:1</p>

<p>In this week's message special guest Dr. Alicia Britt Chole shares on John 3:30 on the issue of heart clutter.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- John 3:30<br>- Luke 1:6-7<br>- Luke 1:80<br>- Isaiah 40:3<br>- John 3:22-29<br>- Luke 1:1</p>