Quality Christian Living with David C. Friend

There are numerous definitions of the word substance. When we pray in faith,we must have confidence and assurance that our prayer will be answered. All doubt, fear and anxiety must be removed in order to have faith with substance. We must receive greater faith and see it as a substance for our need. We can see faith as a substance even if we do not receive our answer. Learn how to experience greater faith with substance.

Learn how to have greater faith through understanding of God’s word. Christians should never refer to something good in their life as luck. Faith and good deeds apply to many areas of our life. We need more than good works to receive God's promise of heaven. As we go through our lesson on faith, do not be surprised if your faith is tested. Our God desires for us to have greater faith.

Many Christians struggle with understanding faith. Learn from many of those in the Hall of Faith found in Hebrews 11. Faith is substance and evidence of things to come. Faith is a confident assurance of what will happen. Faith is being sure of what we hope for. Discover the things we must remove from our thoughts to have faith. Faith comes from God as a gift. Think of what need or dream you have, but you need greater faith to receive it.

Our God believes in dreams for His followers. Why would He give us so many promises if He did not plan to help us with our dreams? His promise becomes our dream. I want you to dream on for your need. Expect God to make your dream a reality. Our God has given us many promises and we need to claim them. My goal is to help others receive their dreams.

Preparation must take place to receive our dream. Learn the seven-step approach to receive your dream. Preparing ourselves to receive our dreams will face tests and trials. Never give up on your Holy Spirit-inspired dream. Never allow your past failures to rob you of your future success. We must not approach our dream alone. Learn how to enjoy the journey to your dream.

Examine how often we think about money each day. Learn what most financially prosperous people have in common. When we dream of financial prosperity we must think about three things. The Bible provides many examples of people dreaming of financial prosperity, with both good and bad results. Tips on how to be prosperous.

We must never allow our past disappointments rob us of our future plans and dreams. God still has a plan, future and hope for us. To dream again applies to past and future dreams. Let's focus on past dreams. Dreams we may have given up on. Now I ask you, what is your dream. Don't give up on it. Learn how to help you dream for your future.

Have you ever had a dream that seemed impossible to you? Have you ever told someone about your dream and they said it was impossible? Let me show you how you must react when someone gets excited about your dream. Learn how to react when someone else's dream is fulfilled. This podcast will help you understand the reactions of others toward your dream.

Take a moment and think about how you felt when your dream was birthed in your life. The journey to your dream can be one of the most exciting times in life. The dream is birthed in our heart. Some of you may be wondering if it will take years to see your dream fulfilled. Learn how to take the first step of action towards your dream.

First, we need to understand what many of our veterans are facing today. In 2021, it was disclosed that 1.9 million veterans have service-connected disabilities. Our veterans have served to keep us free. Learn the three greatest needs of our veterans. We can help our veterans by helping them feel appreciated. We need a plan to help veterans return to society.

Let me show you the needs of our veterans. The Veterans Administration reports that 14 to 16% of all Afghanistan and Iraq veterans experienced PTSD or depression. Our first goal is to lead as many veterans as possible to accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. God's Word has a plethora of scriptures that will provide spiritual help. There are many ways we can help our veterans.

Keep God first in everything we do. He is our source for every good and perfect gift. Let's look at some scriptures that put God first in our dream. When we keep God first in our dream, it will bring us spiritual growth. We must enjoy the journey on the way to receive our dream. The Holy Spirit is with us in the journey to our dream. We know the dream is from God when it is bigger than our ability.

Move from our limited thinking to God's unlimited ability. Allow me to give you a practical list of why our dreams may not come true. God may have something better for us. We may not receive our dreams, because it is not God's will. God will reveal His will to us. Do not let the trials along the way keep you from receiving your dreams. Be patient and trust God.

I believe this podcast can change your life if you catch it. My greatest dreams came true after I became a Christian. I have learned to call forth my dreams before they become reality. We can imagine them, see them by faith, enjoy them by faith before they happen. Think about the promises of God, they speak of things we need and may not have. Believing the dream will come true requires faith, trust and confidence in God.

I believe we should have big dreams because we serve a big God. In this podcast, I will attempt to help you believe that your big dreams will become reality. If we look at our God's infinite ability, His unlimited power, we will have big dreams. For a moment, think about your dream. Believe that it's possible. We can do everything through him who gives us strength. Everything is possible for him who believes.

Patience allows us time to examine our dream. Patience puts God in control, and we learn to wait on him.

Regardless of whether your dreams are big or small, they are important to God. Our foundation must be built on prayer, claiming God's promises, attending church, putting God first, using our God-given talents, and helping others see their dreams come true.

Our future will be determined by the dream's birthed by God in our life. Sometimes we believe there are far too many roadblocks. Determine the source of these roadblocks to see them removed. The roadblocks of doubt, fear, worry and anxiety will be defeated through the power of the Holy Spirit. Learn how our thoughts affect our dreams.

This podcast will focus on how to ask God for our dreams. Our dreams must meet certain conditions to receive them from God. Learn the steps to having our dreams fulfilled. We must never give up on our dreams. Being consistent and focused will bring forth our dreams. Let's examine what the scriptures say about seeking our dreams.

The Lord has promised us a future and a hope. He supports our need to dream. Psalm 37:23,24 says this. “He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fail for the Lord holds them by the hand." As we continue this podcast series on Dreams. I want you to know that God does not want you to give up on your dreams. Let me show you God's word with instructions for every part of our dream.

Our future will be determined by the dreams birthed by God in our life. Regardless of our age, education, our financial status, we all must continue to dream. It's so wonderful to see a child’s face light up when they talk about their dreams. There are times when your dream may seem impossible to achieve, circumstances may cause you to wonder if that dream will ever materialize. I believe with faith in God, your dream can become a realization in your life.

Whatever is your dream, God is able to resurrect it. Your dream is not dependent on your circumstances. Learn what it means to let God be God. To experience our dream, we must trust God in His abilities, not ours. The Lord will fight for us to receive our dream. With God, there's no such thing as an impossible dream.

Keep the dream alive through prayer, faith, and hope. Make sure you dream lines up with God's word. The dream must put God first. The dream must bless the Kingdom of God. The dream must draw us closer to God. Don't seek the dream more than seeking God. Remain faithful to God when your dream is fulfilled. Learn how to put all this together to receive your dream.

This podcast will be some of the most frequently asked questions I receive. Why do so many struggle with their finances? How to become financially free in my finances. Can we have a loan on our home and be financially free? Is it okay for a church to borrow money to build their facilities? How will I know when I'm financially free? How can we be debt free and still not be financially free.

Learn how to avoid steps towards financial failure. Avoid statements like “I want it now even if I have to charge it”. Don't let impulse buying rule your life. Set up proper budgeting of your finances. We profit from receiving God's discipline. Control spending and put limits on it. Imagine yourself being debt free. Learn how to live debt free for the rest of your life. Develop the proper steps to prosper.

One of the keys to experience true financial success is to establish a pattern of generosity in our life. We must be generous in giving of our talents, our love, kindness., and finances to others. We can have true riches only through our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus. Now I want to give you what I will call, steps we must take to experience true financial success. Avoid financial conflict, settle disputes quickly, define success in life, and base your plan on the Word of God.

The average family in America is increasing their debt substantially. This podcast is designed to help you become debt free like almost everyone wants. Now I want you to think about how it would feel to be debt free. Let me ask what you would do if you were free from debt. To become debt free, we need to change the way we handle our finances. To become debt free requires a plan, budget, and staying focused. Being debt free is not a wish it is a step of faith.

This is a topic you will need to listen to very carefully to understand how it works. Borrowing is both dangerous and helpful. Borrowing to buy a home can bring security and stability to our marriage. Learn what the Bible tells us about lending and borrowing. We don't need to cut up our credit cards; we need to be disciplined in the use of them. Learn when borrowing is sin and when it is not. Understand if we should borrow from a friend, wealthy people, file bankruptcy or loan money.

When we discuss marriage and finances, we must understand the complete meaning of “they become one”. Becoming one relates to every area of married life. It is decision-making, raising children, finances, etc. A married couple needs to establish a plan to be debt free. The steps to marital financial success are to avoid impulse spending and listen to each other's needs, wants and desires. Marriage is like a portrayal of Jesus Christ as one with the church.

The decisions we have made about money have determined where we are financially today. Financial decisions must bring peace in our life. Preparing for an emergency brings peace. Never lend money to an individual that you can't afford to lose. Debt-free living is yours, and it is only a few good financial decisions away. Married couples should avoid pledging their home to guarantee a business loan. Learn how to apply due diligence planning in your finances.

Here is a little advice of how to deal with the if’s and why’s of seeking financial prosperity. The best advice I can give you is found in God's word. Financial prosperity is ours if we start with being content with where we are financially. Never allow your circumstances to control your life. Learn how to call forth those things that are not as though they are. God wants us to be the lender and not the borrower. Let me show you how.

The financial prosperity message receives both good and bad reviews. We must avoid any form of greed to receive the blessings of the Lord. God blesses His followers so they will provide for the needs of His church. To achieve financial prosperity, we must seek God, live a godly life, follow his ways, and honor God with what we possess. God will bless us financially if we follow his instructions to prosper.

In this podcast, I will provide you with seven proven steps to prosper in your finances. To be successful in almost anything, we must establish a plan of action. We will answer the question of why we struggle to achieve financial success. Learn how to set up a bible based financial plan. Set a goal to increase giving of your talents, time, and finances to the work of the Lord. God has a plan to guarantee your success.

As believers, prosperity is defined as obtaining what God desires for us. Financial prosperity and success are wonderful when we love God more than either one of them. Prosperity is gain in anything good that increases our relationship with God. If you desire financial prosperity look to God as your source for everything you will need. Read God's instruction manual to prosper (The Bible). Learn to live in His plan for you to succeed.

Let me show you how spiritual investing will guarantee prosperity. As a matter of fact, I will guarantee that you will prosper if you receive this podcast. If the word spiritual sparked your interest, you may be prepared to see how these words work together. Allow me to explain how God addresses spiritual investing to prosper. One of my favorite topics to write or speak on is spiritual prosperity. It will lead us into financial prosperity.

We must evaluate our motives and purpose to prosper. Let me show you where the word of God talks about goals, planning and prosperity. God will reveal to us which way to set goals and take action. Goal setting requires a plan. The Bible tells us that those who plan for the future are wise. Our goals must ask for God's acceptance and leading. Our goals must line up according to God's word. I believe goal setting must give us a challenge. Avoid setting easy goals.

Prosperity and success are great as long as we love God more than either one of them. Prosperity is gain in anything good that increases our relationship with God. Study what God's word has to say about prosperity. Prosperity is defined as obtaining what God desires for us. A lack of patience and planning are evidence of failure to prosper. We must truly believe that God desires his people to prosper.

WE KNOW FAITH IS A SUBSTANCE. I BELIEVE THAT BEING FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ALSO A SUBSTANCE.

BEING LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN OUR FLESH AND THE SPIRIT. OUR FLESH IS OUR WORST ENEMY.

Allow me to explain what the title of this podcast means to operating in the gifts of the Spirit. Spiritual gifts without love are of no value to man or God. Operating in the gifts of the Spirit without love is of no benefit to the work of the Lord. Let me explain why God placed a chapter on love between the gifts of the Spirit and the manifestations of the Spirit. The operation of the gifts of the spirit require love as its foundation.

If we desire to receive greater faith, work in miracles, and operate in the gifts of the spirit, we must always submit to God and surrender to his will. Always give Him the honor and glory for who He is. When we are seeking the miracle gifts from the Holy Spirit, we must remember our source for the gifts is our God. He must always receive all the praise and glory. Seeking the gifts are great, but seeking the Giver of the gifts is greater.

As a pastor, I met with many individuals and couples who did not understand the operation of the Holy Spirit. Many Christians have not developed a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Receiving Jesus Christ as our Savior is our first encounter with the Holy Spirit. Jesus had constant contact with the Holy Spirit during his earthly life. Allow me to show you how to develop constant contact with the Holy Spirit.

Why do some receive their miracles, yet others do not. How does the Holy Spirit decide who receives? Where and when will He bring His miracle working power? We know the Holy Spirit has the desire to give these gifts. All of the gifts of the spirit are miracles from God. The supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit could become natural to believers. Are you ready to see how the Holy Spirit brings forth miracles?

UNDERSTAND THE GIFTS OF PROPHECY, WORKING OF MIRACLES, HEALINGS, DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, TONGUES AND INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES. TONGUES AND INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU.

THE PURPOSE OF THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT ARE TO BUILD UP, EXHORT, AND COMFORT THE CHURCH. WE MUST LEARN HOW TO RECEIVE THESE GIFTS.

This podcast is intended to explain how to receive the gifts of the Spirit. When we read God’s word on how to receive the gifts it is speaking to you. If you desire to receive a specific gift, read scriptures on that gift. Set a pattern of prayer and reading God’s word to receive faith to operate in the gifts of the Spirit. I believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit make us come alive spiritually. The gifts bring forth a new level of faith.

The spiritual gifts must comfort a believer in Jesus Christ. Never forget that the gifts must always exalt our God. Learn how to operate in the gifts of the word of knowledge, the word of wisdom, discerning of spirits, the gift of faith, gifts of healing, working of miracles, the gift of prophecy, diverse tongues and interpretation of tongues. Seeking God’s will is more important than seeking only the gifts.

The miracle gifts of the Holy Spirit have a divine purpose. Some believe that God has provided as many gifts as his followers may need. gifts show us we are operating in the power of the Holy Spirit and not in our power. The purpose of the Miracle gifts shows, us we are operating in the power of the Holy Spirit and not in our power. Our God wants you to operate in the miracle gifts of the spirit.

The miracle gifts empower believers to do what God created them to do. We need the gifts of the spirit because they stir us up. God wants us to be on fire as we operate in the gifts. We need the gifts to be able to comprehend God's love for us. The Holy Spirit knows how to help us when we live in fear, worry, and anxiety. We need the Holy Spirit because we are so limited in our own abilities. The scriptures tell us if we desire the miracle gifts of the spirit, we will receive them.

Learn why many Christians do not have an understanding of the gifts of the Spirit. Some believe that the working of the Holy Spirit ceased after the events recorded in the book of Acts. The great revivals of the Christian Church is proof of the Holy Spirit working on earth. The Holy Spirit is ready to do His miracles in your life. What if you don't understand the value of the Holy Spirit.