On today's episode, Jimmy talks about...
What is Mental Toughness?
Definition:
Mental toughness is a measure of individual resilience and confidence that may predict success.
There are 3 types of mental toughness:
Ignorance
Arrogance
Faithfulness
Mental toughness is the ability to accurately assess risk and weaknesses.
True mental toughness is faith in the sovereignty and goodness of the Almighty God.
Read the story of Joseph to learn about how God uses mental toughness to shape us for our destiny. (Genesis 37-50)
3 Ways You Can Build Mental Toughness
1. Read Scriptures
2. Pray to God
3. Get Support
TPG 010 | Minister Rohan K. Samuels on Getting Your Vision Back, The Effects of Environment on Identity, How the Church Can Reach The Next Generation
On today's episode, Jimmy has a conversation with Minister Rohan Samuels...
In 2009, Rohan Samuels had identified his calling but there were internal obstacles. Rohan discusses his struggles with school, insecurities, and how he overcame them.
We discuss how Rohan hid his insecurities in sports and music however, God challenged him to step outside of his comfort zone and become a preacher.
During his education, Rohan learned how to draw context from the scripture and take complex abstract topics and communicate it to the ordinary person. He believes that scripture can speak to our situations in the 21st century in our community and society.
Minister Rohan Samuels discusses why the church can seem so divided and how the status of the church has an effect on culture. He talks about “Kingdom Establishments“ vs “Churches” and how we should be Kingdom members not just church members.
“Culture doesn’t need another church, it needs another Kingdom citizen” - Minister Rohan Samuels.
Rohan’s vision is to disciple the next generation of Christians and empower people to be passionate about God.
We discuss the Preacher’s sermon “I Got My Vision Back” and we dive deep into his understanding about having a vision, the effects on environment, and identities.
Rohan speaks about the 3 Hebrew boys Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from chapter 3 of the Book of Daniel.
I hope you enjoy this episode. If you learned something from Rohan, let him know on Instagram @rksamuels, you can also reach him via email at rohansamuels7@gmail.com
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TPG 009 | Progress is Success | How To Gain Prosperity
On today's episode, Jimmy talks about...
Prosperity
The Hebrew word for prosperity is 'Tsalach'.
Tsalach can be translated into: to rush, to advance, make progress, and be profitable.
What does prosperity look like?
The bible talks about three forms of prosperity.
Physical - God has made a promise to keep us healthy
Spiritual - God has made a promise to give us salvation
Material - God has made a promise to provide for us
How do we gain prosperity?
We gain prosperity by being faithful to Jesus Christ and the Gospel.
Prosperity can be gained through faithfulness and obedience. (Deuteronomy 28:12-14)
Long life, honor, material and spiritual prosperity are all results of wisdom that comes from fearing the Lord and living righteously. (Proverbs 1:7; 3:13-16; 8:12-20)
Hard work is also given as a prerequisite of material prosperity, while both laziness and oppression are causes of poverty. (Proverbs 10:4; 12:27; 20:13)
Jesus teaches on prosperity and wealth. (Matthew 19:16-30)
3 Ways to Live a Successful Life
1. Start Trusting in God
2. Focus on Progress, Not Results
3. Live to Serve Others
Bible Reading
"Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful."
(Proverbs 16:20 NLT)
TPG 008 - How to Get Your Team to Buy Into Your Vision
On today's episode, Jimmy talks about...
Vision - the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom
Vision allows you to create a target. Every organization has a purpose, the reason it was created. Vision creates a picture of what that purpose looks like when it is achieved.
God gives us all a purpose. He also gives us a vision. This vision should be communicated with a strategic plan.
It is important to receive counsel when creating your vision. You should strive to get Godly counsel before executing on your vision.
3 ways to get your team to buy into your vision.
1. Create a vision
2. Cast your vision
3. Calibrate your vision
Bible Reading
Matthew 28:19
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit."
TPG 007 | Connecting With God - How to Pray
On today's episode, Jimmy talks about...
What is Prayer?
Praying is intentionally conveying a message to God.
John Piper - What is Prayer?
The Building Blocks of Prayer
Faith
Connection
Plan
Prayer requires faith which means to trust that God can hear you.
Prayer requires a connection with the Holy Spirit. We need to get into the presence of God by reading The Word.
Prayer requires that you set time apart and a place to focus; prayer requires a plan.
The Model Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
What To Pray For?
Romans 8:26
How to Pray
Praying inside out.
Start by thanking God, asking for forgiveness, and then praying for yourself, your family, your friends, and the world.
3 Ways To Start Improving Your Prayer Life
1. Set apart time and a place to pray
2. Connect to the Holy Spirit by reading the Word
3. Join a prayer group
Christ Ambassadors Powerhouse Ministries has Prayer groups on Monday and Wednesday. You can join online at christambassadors.church/services
TPG 006 | Why Worship Builds Humility | Humility Builds Character
On today's episode, Jimmy talks about...
What does Worship mean?
The word worship in Hebrew is Shachah. This word is used 165 times in the Old Testament. Shachah is translated into worship 83 times in the Old Testament, the other 92 times it is translated into a form of physical surrender such as bowing down.
3 Ways Worship Builds Humility.
1. Surrendering (bowing down) to a God builds humility
2. Putting God first means to put people first
3. Submitting our will to God builds humility
Bible Verse:
Psalms 5:7 (NASB)
"But as for me, by Your abundant lovingkindness I will enter Your house, At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence for You"
TPG 005 | Stewarding Over Our Gift of Time: Time Management
On today's episode Jimmy talks about...
Stewardship and Time Management
We all know that our time on Earth is limited. God gave us the gift of time to create urgency.
Here are 4 ways you can steward over your time better and get the most out of life.
1. Give God your time - Dedicate your time and day to God.
2. Plan for greatness - Make a to-do list, create specific time blocks.
3. Build Rest into your Day - Take time off, go for a walk.
4. Build bonds with family and friends
Bible Verse
Ecclesiates 3:1
"For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven."
TPG 004 | Turn Worry into Worship: How Gratitude Conquers Fear
Today Jimmy talks about...
What is Worry?
What is Worship?
Worry definition: Give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles
The word 'Latreuo' is translated into worship 21 times in the New Testament.
Latreuo in Greek means to serve
Serving is a way to over worry. When we serve others it removes the focus on ourselves and places it on others and creating solutions.
Our purpose is to serve God by helping others. In order to help others we have to be confident in ourselves.
Confidence starts with gratitude.
Ways You Can Deal with Worry and Conquer Fear
1. God gives strength - ask through prayer, achieve through worship
2. Build gratitude into your day - list out the things you are thankful for
3. Learn how to serve others
Bible Verse:
2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."
TPG 003 | Finding Purpose in Life: You Were Created For A Reason
Today Jimmy Talks about...
Everything has a Purpose.
Our purpose is molded into our DNA.
Don't confuse purpose for what you do.
God created us all for a reason. You are not a mistake. You were designed.
God created us to to Love, to Serve, to Help.
Always remember God created us in His own image.
"Don't get caught up in the HOW before you discover the WHY" - Jimmy
Bible Verse:
Proverbs 19:21(NLT) - "You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail"
Prayer points:
Lord help me to discover my purpose.
Lord teach me how to use my skills and gifts to fulfill my purpose.
TPG 002 | Partnering with God: Building A Better Tomorrow
On today's episode Jimmy talks about...
The Kingdom of God.
Partnering with God through prayer, giving, and serving.
What is the Kingdom of God?
Jesus Christ preached a lot about the Kingdom of God.
He often told his disciples and followers that they should "repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand"(paraphrased) - Mark 1:14-15 (NKJV)
Many people believe the word repent means to stop sinning. However, the word repent in the Greek is 'metanoia' which means to change one's mind or make a decision to turn around and face a new direction.
I believe Jesus was challenging us to change how we think of the Kingdom of God (Heaven) and realize that we can experience the Kingdom of God here on earth.
3 Ways to Partner with God and Build a Better Tomorrow
1. Build a better tomorrow with Prayer
2. Build a better tomorrow with Giving
3. Build a better tomorrow with Serving
Bible Verse:
2 Corinthians 6:1-2 (NLT)
As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it. For God says,
“At just the right time, I heard you.
On the day of salvation, I helped you.”
Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation.
Prayer Points:
1. Lord show me how I can make a positive impact on today's world.
2. Lord how can I use my gifts to improve the life of others.
TPG 001 | Dealing With Stress: Breaking Out Of A Low Point
This is episode is about dealing with stress and breaking out of a low point.
We talk about what stress is.
How stress can effect our health.
Three steps to deal with stress and breakout of a low point.
1. Take a step back and count your blessings - Positive Attitude
2. Learn to accept events you cannot control
3. Practice Relaxation techniques. Prayer, Meditation, Exercise
Bible Verse to Help:
Philippians 4:6-7
Prayer Points to Help:
Lord give me strength to overcome this circumstance.
Holy Spirit show me how I can move past this situation.
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