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Matthew 16:13-14 | KingsGrove.org | Pastor James Williams | Pastor Williams discusses the questions of "What is truth?" and "Who is Jesus?" He emphasizes that Jesus is the Truth and that understanding His identity is crucial. He mentions a conversation with someone who questioned whether Jesus could really do everything claimed by others. He explains that Jesus is the Son of God who lived a perfect life and died for our sins. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus' identity, using Scripture to support his points. He discusses how some people in Jesus' time saw Him as a prophet or a good moral teacher, but they missed the true identity of Jesus as Immanuel (God with us) and the Messiah. Pastor Williams then encourages listeners to deepen their understanding of Scripture and to recognize the closeness of God in their lives.

Matthew 16:13-14 | KingsGrove.org | Pastor James Williams | Pastor Williams discusses the identity of Jesus and the perceptions people had of Him during His time. He mentions that some people believed Jesus to be John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the Prophets. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and the need for the church to preach this message. The similarities between John the Baptist and Jesus are highlighted, including their bold preaching of repentance and their criticism of religious leaders. Pastor Williams also mentions Elijah's ability to provide food, drawing a parallel between him and Jesus. This message delves into the different perceptions of Jesus and the importance of repentance in understanding His true identity.

Matthew 6:5-15 | KingsGrove.org | Pastor James Williams | Pastor Williams discusses God as our Father and emphasizes the importance of understanding God's role and responsibilities as our Heavenly Father. He urges listeners to not view God through the lens of their earthly fathers but rather through the lens of Scripture. He then delves into Matthew 6:5-15, where Jesus teaches his disciples about prayer and addresses God as Father. Pastor Williams explains that God is present, hears, and listens to our prayers. He also highlights the holiness of God's name, emphasizing His perfection and sinlessness. He expresses the desire for a deeper faith that fully trusts in God's power and concludes with the significance of recognizing and honoring the name of Jesus.

Judges 6:11-24 | KingsGrove.org | Pastor James Williams |
Pastor Williams continues in our studies of the different names of God and their meanings. He explains that "Adonai" means "My Lord, My Master, or My Owner" and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging God as the owner of everything in our lives. He also mentions the progression of understanding God through His names, from recognizing Him as the Creator God (Elohim) to understanding His power and greatness (Jehovah). The message includes the story of Gideon and how he addresses God as "Adonai Jehovah," recognizing His personhood and authority. The message encourages us to realize that everything we have belongs to God and to hold our possessions with an open hand, acknowledging Him as the true owner.

Overview:
Pastor Williams discusses the different names of God, specifically focusing on Jehovah and the meanings behind the names. He mentions names such as Jehovah-Jireh (provider), Jehovah-Rapha (healer), Jehovah-Nisi (banner), and Jehovah-Mikodishkim (sanctifier). He then delves into the story of Gideon and how Gideon experienced the peace of God, leading to the introduction of the name Jehovah Shalom (peace). He also introduces Jehovah Sabaoth (Lord of hosts), highlighting God's command over angel armies. Pastor Williams emphasizes the importance of knowing who God is and finding peace in His presence, power, and purpose.

Pastor James Williams | KingsGrove.org | Kings Grove Baptist Church | Overview:
Pastor Williams discusses the importance of the name Yahweh/Jehovah and the respect it should be given. He explains that Yahweh means the self-existent One and emphasizes that God is not created, controlled, or confined. He mentions the story of Moses being called by God to go back to Egypt despite his fear and reservations, and he emphasizes that God is in control and determines our identity and purpose. He also talks about the name Elohim and its significance in the creation story.