Quality Christian Living with David C. Friend

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.

This podcast will address operating in the Miracle spiritual gifts. When we become Christians, the Bible tells us the Holy Spirit dwells in us. We see in God's Word that there are multitude of miracle gifts of the Holy Spirit. The gifts of the Holy Spirit can come forth from a believer whether they know they have the gift or not. The use of the gifts require a believer to use wisdom. The gifts of the Holy Spirit must operate in order and purpose.

The Holy Spirit can give us an expectation to receive our miracle. Learn how to believe for your need in addition to the needs of others. Make a daily commitment to seek the Lord. We can live and walk under the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit to see miracles. Pray like you believe, walk-in order to receive.

Our God wants us to live by the leading of the Holy Spirit. Learn how the gifts of Holy Spirit miracles work in a Christian’s life. We can experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit. See how building a foundation of understanding the Holy Spirit will open the gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life. Believe for a miracle every time you ask for one.

Understand what a miracle is and how to receive it. God has placed the seed of your miracle inside of you. Learn how to water the seed of that miracle. Understand how God will bring forth the miracle you need. Pray with an expectation of receiving your miracle. Never cease to pray for a miracle.

Because He is God, He chooses to do miracles. He created us in order to bless us. He does miracles because we ask. Because we are a miracle of creation, the miracle is inside of us. Learn how to bring forth your miracle. Miracles exist because nothing is impossible with God. God has already created the miracle we need.

Learn how to plant and water your faith to see a miracle grow. Planting is required for anything to grow. Allow the Holy Spirit to water that planted seed. The rain of the Holy Spirit will bring forth your miracle. How little faith will grow into great faith for great miracles. Seed, faith and harvest will produce great miracles.

Forgiving is mandatory to receive our miracle. Learn how to prepare your heart and mind. To receive a miracle, we must prepare before we pray. Having patience in our prayers for miracles is required. We must be still and know that God is our only hope for a miracle. Let God be God and wait patiently for his answer.

Fear is the enemy of receiving our miracle. Allow me to show you how God’s word gives us the victory over fear. We must expect and anticipate that God will bring forth everything we need. When we are anticipating a miracle, we believe it will happen. The word of God tells us to call forth our miracles.

The bible tells us we must enter into his courts with praise and thanksgiving. A step of faith is usually required to receive anything from the Lord. Take that first step of faith and receive your miracle. Sometimes all we need to do is extend our hand to receive or stand up from where we are and walk. God is our source of every miracle.

Do you believe God performs miracles today? Learn the significance of the greatest miracle. Why must we believe in miracles to live a Quality Christian life? Why do we accept science or our medicine cabinet for our physical needs? Learn the power of living a resurrected life. See how you can receive your miracle.

Some need to witness a miracle to believe for their miracle. Others need only to understand all things are possible to those who have faith. I believe we must never refer to a miracle as being small or big. God does not look at one miracle being greater than another. Learn how to understand the difference between faith and miracles.

Learn how to experience faith like those in Hebrews 11:1. Allow The Holy Spirit to bring forth greater faith in your desire to see miracles take place. We can learn from the experiences of those who are heroes of the faith. Understand what James is speaking about in Chapter 5. Learn how to apply these principles when we pray for miracles.

We need greater faith for great miracles. Learn how to pray and believe it will happen. Understand how a prayer group will expand your faith. Gathering together brings us greater faith to receive the miracles we desire from God. See how faith to move mountains will operate in your times of prayer. Little faith will become greater.

Have you ever wondered how you can see more miracles when you pray for others? Learn how we receive greater faith from the Lord. God’s word shows us how we can receive the gift of miracles. God is our source of all miracles. Learn how your faith can see the miracle in advance. We must call forth those things that are not as though that they are.

First, we need to understand how to believe that God is able to do miracles. Learn how to go boldly into the throne room of God. Our faith can cause us to anticipate the answer to our prayer requests and bring forth the miracle. Expect to see miracles every time you pray. We must never waver or be faint of heart in our desire to see miracles.

First, we must believe that God is faithful. Accept the fact that you have been given a measure of faith. Our life is filled with opportunities to believe in miracles. Faith sees the miracle in reference to the source of the promise. Thanking God in advance of something actually happening is contrary to our natural thinking. As a child, we start off believing in miracles. Why then do we have such a problem with it as we grow older?

Allow me to show you three steps to a miracle. You can receive the answer to your miracle regardless of the challenge. Prayer, faith, and trust in God, will produce greater results than you expect. Call forth those things that are not as though they are. Anticipate and expect your miracle even during your circumstances. Believe for the results you desire even in the midst of your trial.

Success is to accomplish our God given purpose in life. In order to have the success that God ordained for us we need to be disciplined. Wisdom is required in our steps towards success. Seeking counsel from others will bring us closer to the success we desire in life. Allow me to show you a step-by-step approach to attain real success in your life.

The answer to your requested miracle can only come from our God. Miracles come in all sizes and shapes to meet your need. We must never underestimate the little miracles in our life. God is the only source for your miracle. Learn how to identify and receive the miracles you want, need, and desire. Never forget that we serve a miracle working God.

Where do we place our hope? Never put your hope in finances or possessions. We must tell others where we found hope. Those without hope must turn to our God, who is the only true source of lasting hope. Allow me to show how we can obtain confident hope. Believers must live in hope for eternity. Our ultimate hope is found only in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

We can have peace that surpasses all understanding. That peace will guard our heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Let the Holy Spirit control our mind and that will lead us to find peace. God blesses those who work for peace, who make an effort to achieve peace. Allow me to show you how God is the author of peace. Our God desires His people to live in peace.

We need faith to make great decisions. Faith is the foundation of decision making that will attain great results. Developing trust in the Lord is the only way to make prosperous decisions. Never trust only in our finances. When making financial decisions we must never forget to be generous to those in need. Allow me to explain how to build a great foundation to make great decisions.

Have you ever made a financial decision you regretted? Mistakes of the past are the launching pads for greater decisions. A bad financial decision will help you make great decisions in the future. Let me give you some suggestions that will help you make great financial decisions. Allow me to show you scriptures that will direct your future decisions.

We need to examine the two types of knowledge available to us. The first is secular knowledge, the second is comprised of spiritual knowledge. Both of these are necessary in our life. Allow me to explain the difference between the two. God's Word tells us to grow in our wisdom and knowledge of Him. The Bible explains the benefit of growing in knowledge and wisdom. Prepare to receive greater wisdom and knowledge.

Wisdom and knowledge are great gifts from God? Why should we ask for wisdom and knowledge from the Lord? Wisdom comes from quality experiences combined with gained knowledge. Knowledge comes from our education, training, skills, and practical understanding of something. Both are needed to experience what God desires for us.

We are all human and we will make mistakes. God forgives us of bad decisions if we simply ask him. Some find it difficult to forgive themselves or accept God's forgiveness. We must never beat ourselves up due to past mistakes. Past mistakes must not rob us of future success. Our mistakes are just that, a mistake. They are not necessarily sin. Forget the past and move forward and receive God’s plan for success in your future.

We all face decisions daily from the time we get up to the time we go to bed. Learn how to make godly decisions that will bless you today and in your future. Make a checklist of the decisions you need to make. List the good and bad side of every decision. Avoid impulse purchases that are not in your financial budget. After this podcast you will never have buyer’s remorse again.

Make a list of those who you believe are extremely generous. Think of the things in your life where you could have been more generous with God's blessings. Experience how extreme generosity will bring forth extreme rewards in our lives. This applies to far more than money. Generosity also refers to our talents, time, and making a difference in others. We must try to be rich in good deeds and always be willing to share with others.

We must first believe that God is our source in every area of our life. Generosity began with our God. He created man and woman, then generously gave His creation to them. His grace and mercy are examples of how much He loves us. We are created in God’s image so we must seek a life filled with generous acts. The degree of our generosity to others determines God’s generosity to us.

The word of God tells us that our wrong motives will keep us from receiving the generosity of God. Whenever we give of our finances or talents, we must be aware of our motives. Generosity must come from the heart not from the pressure of others or from poor motives. The word of God tells us that we must give our gifts in private, and our father, who sees everything, will reward us. When our motives are pure, we receive the pure, true generous gifts of God.

The beginning of generosity was birthed with God. We must believe by faith that generosity will flow from generation to generation. It will become a reality when all believers of Jesus Christ walk in the spirit of generosity. The word of God is filled with examples of our God’s generous spirit. He gave so we could receive eternal life. May the Holy Spirit anoint this podcast to help us receive God’s plan of generosity for everyone.

Listen to the ways God gives generously to his people. Learn how we can experience God's generosity by simply applying His word to the need. There are specific scriptures that reveal the heart of God. When we touch the heart of our Lord, He will bless us in ways we know not of. When we learn to give, we will receive beyond our wildest imagination. We cannot outgive our God, but we can learn what it means to give and then to receive.

The first thing to think of is that our God is a generous God. We cannot produce generosity in God, but we can find the way to receive his generosity in our life. Through the scriptures, we will better understand how our God will pour out His generosity. The most generous gift our God ever gave was sacrificing His son for the forgiveness of our sins. Find ways to draw near to God and experience Him drawing near to us.

We must search the scriptures for examples of God's generosity. We serve a generous God with unlimited resources to bless us. Discover the actions we must take to receive God's generous gifts. Every perfect gift comes from the Father. First, we must seek him, then everything else will be added to us. Learn how to interpret the blessings of the Lord through His scriptures.

Learn how to always be positive and not be critical of others. This brings forth God's generous gifts. Never make a judgment from a first impression. It will rob us of a blessing. Give your talents to the Lord and watch him return generously to you. God has a plan for His church. Decide to be a part of it. Think of what you can do for the church, not what the church can do for you. Then reap the blessing.