The life of Habakkuk

Gift of Faith (PK 19 Oct 2014)

Right thinking and mindset

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Sacrifices

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Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Gift of healing

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Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Working of Miracles

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Fwd: Thank you (FilCS)

Verse 1

Thank You for You are good

You are good

Thank You for You are good

You are good



Pre-Chorus

Be enthroned as we give You praise

We rejoice in Your grace



Chorus:

Thank You for the blood that you shed on the cross

Your life You gave as a ransom for the lost

You have made a way

Our sins are washed away

We are healed today

By the power of Your name



Verse 2

Thank You for You are faithful

You are faithful

Thank You for You are faithful

You are faithful



Bridge:

Thank You, Thank You for Your love

Thank You, Thank You for the cross

Thank You, Thank You for Your love

Thank You, Thank You for the cross





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Praise is the Offering (Gateway Worship)

VERSE 1
Come and let us sing for joy
Let us praise and shout aloud
To the lifter of our heads
To the Rock we're standing on

PRE-CHORUS
Your salvation is our song
Now we can't stay silent
We will sing how

CHORUS
Great is Your love for us
Great are the things You've done
Praise is the offering we bring to You
All of our heart and soul
All that You are and more
Praise is the offering we bring to You

VERSE 2
Lord, we come to worship You
Lord, we bow our hearts in awe
By Your love, we are redeemed
We are Yours and You're our God

Mighty to save (Hillsong)

VERSE 1
Everyone needs compassion
Love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me

Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Saviour
The hope of nations

CHORUS
Saviour
He can move the mountains

CHORUS (cont)
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save

Forever author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave

Jesus conquered the grave

VERSE 2
So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again

I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender

BRIDGE
Shine Your light
And let the whole world see

We're singing for the glory of the risen King
Jesus
             

Nothing is impossible (Planet Shakers)

Chorus
Through You
I can do anything
I can do all things

For it's You who give me strength
Nothing is impossible

Through You
Blind eyes are opened
Strongholds are broken

I am living by faith
Nothing is impossible

Verse
I'm not gonna live by what I see
I'm not gonna live by what I feel

Pre-Chorus
Deep down I,
Know that You're here with me

I know that,
You can do anything

Bridge
I believe, I believe
I believe, I believe in You

Gifts of healing

You are good (Kari Jobe)

verse 1
Your kindness leads me to repentance
Your goodness draws me to Your side

Your mercy calls me to be like You
Your favor is my delight

Every day, I'll awaken my praise
And pour out a song from my heart

You are good, You are good
You are good, and Your mercy is forever

You are good, You are good
You are good, and Your mercy is forever

Your kindness leads me to repentance
Your goodness draws me to Your side

Your mercy calls me to be like You
Your favor is my delight

Every day, I'll awaken my praise
And pour out a song from my heart

You are good, You are good
You are good, and Your mercy is forever

Your kindness is forever, Your goodness is forever
Your mercy is forever, forever

Worthy (FilCS)

verse
In you my Lord my heart is not in trouble
Its in your praise that my soul is not dismayed

For you are my portion my great deliverer
You are the everlasting and forever I will sing

chorus
Worthy worthy worthy are you Lord
Glory glory glory to you my King

With my mouth I declare your goodness and mercies
And on my knees I'll bow to you my majesty

You are worthy Lord You are worthy Lord

Bridge
To be enthroned in our highest adoration
Receive all our worship and praise

Forever (Chris Tomlin)

Verse 1
Give thanks to the Lord
Our God and King
His love endures forever

For He is good
He is above all things
His love endures forever

Sing praise
Sing praise

Verse 2
With a mighty hand
and outstretched arm
His love endures forever

For a life that's been reborn
His love endures forever

Sing praise
Sing praise

Chorus
Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us

Forever and ever
Forever

Verse 3
From the rising to the setting sun
His love endures forever

By the grace of God we will carry on
His love endures forever

Sing praise
Sing praise

Bridge
His love endures forever,
His love endures forever

His love endures forever
Forever and ever

Praise Him (Hillsong)

verse 1
To the amazing One
To the unchanging One

To Him the anthem raise
Lift up Your hymns of praise

For all the things He's done
For all the things to come

To Him the anthem raise
Lift up a shout of

chorus 1
Praise Him with all of the music
Praise Him in all of the nations

Praise Him with all of creation
We praise Him
We praise Him

verse 2
See now the risen One
See the exalted Son

To Him the anthem raise
Lift up your hymns of praise

For all the things He's done
For all the things to come

To Him the anthem raise
Lift up a shout of praise

(Back to chorus 1 then chorus 2)

chorus 2
Praise Him with all of your heart sing
Praise Him in this generation

Jesus the light of salvation
We praise Him
We praise Him

We praise Him
We praise Him

bridge
Shine Your light forever and ever
Shine Your light forever and ever
Shine Your light
Shine Your light in the world

Teamwork - PA - 19 Nov 2011

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How to become a living witness - 12 Feb 2012

How to become a living witness - PH - 12 Feb 2012

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Making the most of Transition - 4 Dec 2011

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Provision - PA - 2 Jan 2012

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The Art Of Intercession - 22 Jan 2012

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The Power of Agreement - 22 Jan 2012

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On Giving - 10 June 2012

On giving - 10 June 2012

Deut 16:17
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.

- so what are the blessings that we are receiving from God? Can we count our blessings?

- its a blessing that we can gather and praise God together and have fellowship.

- its a blessing na binibigyan po tayo ng lakas ni Lord para makapatrabaho sa buong linggo at maka survive sa ating work place.

- its a blessing na meron po tayong weekend at makapag pahinga :)

- its a blessing na andito po tayo sa Singapore na me trabaho at kasama natin ang ating families

- prior to working in Singapore I used to work in Baghdad Iraq for 3 year sa war zone with regular mortar and rockets attacks 

Father in heaven we thank you as we gather as a congregation, as we praise you and worship you. we always thank you on the good things that happen in our lives. 

- its a good practice prior to going to bed to count our blessings for the day and be grateful on what God has done for us.

We thank you for our families, our congregation, our jobs and even the challenges that we are facing. As we give father God - bless our offering Lord. Give us a pure and giving heart.

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Wealth from God - Bernadette - 30 Nov 2011

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Preparing for Battle - PA - 11 March 2012

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Kingdom Values - PH - 22 April 2012

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The Power of Resurrection - 23 April 2012

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How to handle blessings - PK - 11 Dec 2011

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Christmas away from home - JayS - 18 Dec 2011

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The new year has come - PH - 2 Jan 2012

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12 August 2012 - Mommy Myrna

12 August 2012 - Mommy Myrna

Jesus' suffering/agony

Gethsamane - Jesus prayed

Jesus knew what will happen to him

sanhedrin - ruling council of jewish people

elders - representatives from the 12 tribes

saducees

pharisees - hypocrits

pontius pilate

Jesus was brought to Herod

Jesus was brought to Golgotha

Christ resurrected - death didnt stop Jesus

persecution is always present in christian life

your prayers will be answere - wondrous

this world is full of insecurities

buod

the holy spirit knows the deep things of God

in this world you will have tribulations but the holy spirit is with you

all authority in heaven and on earth is given to me

be of good cheer

jesus had overcome the world

we are all in good hands

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Thanksgiving - PK - 2 Sep 2012

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Giving verse:

The Lord is always rich

Luke 16:10-11

ps 69:30-31

magnify - god is bigger than what you think he is (david)

david - man after god's own heart

what makes david different from the rest?

events in our lives -

how thankful I am?

is there anything that I want to be thankful of?

instances that we are fired up

then when another situation comes up again? who will you call?

momentum - to keep us going

how to keep the momentum?

ps 103:1-5

god always provides

we tend to forget about god

forget not all the benefits that god has showered us

always praise god

the spirit is willing but the body is weak

get up and praise the lord

what keeps them on the momentum? thanksgiving

giver/receiver relationship

receiver complements the giver

human nature - not natural to give thanks

what are the pleasures of god?

always give thanks to god

make yourself lower to god

what can thanksgiving do?

it honors God

you may not see the blessings

thanksgiving brings us into receiving the blessings

ingratitudes - unable us to say thank you

be thankful in all things that we receive

king jehosaphat

 - the enemy is defeated when we sing praises to god - 2 chr 20:22

- you can only give thanks to god when you are focus on him

- focus your eyes on god - all the time

satan - the best musician in heaven

 - expert in worship

start to give thanks - TODAY! it opens vast of oppurtunities

2 sam 6:21-22

david humbled himself

praises and thanksgiving plays an important part

think of the events in your life

- happenings in our lives that god meet our needs

the lord gives grace to the humble

always be in the attitude of thanksgiving to god

fight walk and run the race in the attitude of thanksgiving

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Discipleship - PK - 9 Sep 2012

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christian - little christ

- the one who follows christ

christian = disciple

disciple - accept/acknowledge christ as lord and savior

- follow christ teaching

- not all are disciple

- follow the teachings of Jesus

disciple's mission

- make disciples

- mt 28:19-20

why all are not disciples?

you want to be a disciple?

- carry your cross

- hate your father and your mother

Martin Luther King - a religion that cost nothing is worth nothing.

- you have to pay the price

you cannot worry and at the same time trust God

fix your eyes on Jesus - fix your eyes on the Kingdom

- adopt what is in the kingdom

- God's expectations in us

honesty and integrity

love the lord your with all heart with all soul with all your strength

love your neighbor as yourself

Roman Empire is the greatest empire ever

a soldier cannot be tangled with civilian affair

soldier - love must be in protecting the nation

involve your children in the ministry

there is always a cost for being a disciple

we have to make disciples

God wants followers and not just believers

make disciples and God will be with us to the very end of the age.

God is in control of everything but God is not in control of our choices

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Conviction - PA - 16 Sep 2012

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Do not doubt when you pray

Conviction - convincing

- act or process of convincing

- the state of being convince

whoever doesnt have any sin can throw the first stone

engage the brain 

restore a person with a gentle spirit

Gal 6:1

prov 30:7-8

according to Paul - watch your life and your doctrine very closely

be sensitive on what you read on the bible. ask the holy spirit for guidance

opportunities -

love your neighbor as yourself

check your motivation when going on a mission

mission is a God given opportunity

- impact on people's lives

the true religion is reaching out to the orphans and poor

challenge for us?

- God wants us to change

- being disobedient and rebellious

- rejoice 

do not merely listen to the word of god but do what it says

 

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How does it take to love God - PA - 23 Sep

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Understanding the Time - PK - 7 October 2012

Understanding the time PK 7 Oct 2012

A time for everything

Solomon - wisest man ever lived

- the wealthiest man ever lived

Ecclesiastes - life is meaningless without God

Fear the lrd and ober his commandments

Ecc 3

God has made everything beautiful in his time

Psalms 31:15 - my time is in hands

Rev 12:13 - he is the alpha and the omega

God himself is the time

How does God operates in his time?

Chronos - chronology

Chronos times

Psalm 90:12 - teach us to number our days

For in every stage of development there is an expectation.

1 cor 13:11

- we are expected to act according to the timings of our lives

Chronos - the quantity of time

- waiting time

2 chronicles 2:1

- solomon requested wisdom and knowledge from the Lord

0-12 year old - parents has the ability to mold the mind

Kairos - the season, the opportunity, the quality

Seasons in our lives 

Spring - growing 

Summer - time of enhancement

Autumn/Fall - time of transition

Winter - time of rest

Which season am I?

Psalm 1:3 - God wants us to bear fruit in all seasons of our lives

Prov 20:21 - 

1 chro 12:32 - 

We should understand and know what time we are

God will bring you to a season where you'll be fruitful

Kairos moments -

Phleru - fullness of time. The completed time

Eph 1:10 - fullness of time. Heaven and earth aligned

We will all end up fulfilling the purpose and call of God in our lives.

Time is important. The lord wants us to see the seasons in our lives

Transition time - go with the flow, inquire of the lord

Go deeper with our spiritual life

Be on fire with our lifes

Are we bearing fruits?

Do an inventory of our lives

Assess our hearts 

Do some reflection

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All About Love - PK - 21 October 2012

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Preparing for the suddenlies

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Worry

Do you have a budget?

Solomon in all his wisdom tells us that haste leads to poverty. Haste -- as in impulse buying. I see it and I want it. I've just got to have it.

The average American is overloaded with debt and one of the primary reasons is impulse buying. It is the easiest way in the world to do is go into debt.

This week I got something in the mail that said, "Just 142 easy payments." There is no such thing as an easy payment! Payments are always hard. Going into debt is like drug addiction. You say, "Just this one time" and you get hooked and end up giving all your money to impulse buying.

How do you get control? By keeping good records and planning your spending, that's called a BUDGET! A budget is simply planned spending. A budget is telling your money where you want it to go rather than wondering where it went.

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Keep track of your finances

In biblical times, a shepherd's flock was his means of support, his finances. What I want you to get from today's verse is this: "Pay close attention to your money."

The Living Bible translation it puts it this way, "Riches can disappear fast so watch your business interests closely." Bottom line -- if you want to manage your finances well, you need to keep good records.

You need to know what you owe, what you own, what you earn, and where it's going. Ignorance with your finances can get you in trouble. How many times have you gone into a shop and said, "I wonder if we can afford this? Never mind! We've got credit." You put it on the credit card without realizing you don't have the money to pay for the credit card.

Since 1978, my wife and I have kept a record of everything we've spent. Even when we didn't have any money, we kept a record of it. It has helped us in the times it was difficult to decide what was really important. You might be saying, "I don't have the time to keep good records." If you will use the time that you use to worry about your finances to instead keep good records of your finances, you will have a lot less to worry about.

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Trust Leads to Good Health

Trust Leads to Good Health

God has given you the gift of your body and it comes with an owner's manual - the Bible. In it are all the instructions you need to take care of yourself and live a long life.

You already know the basics - proper nutrition, exercise, a good night's rest. Today I want to look at the first of four health factors you may not have thought of for living long and well.

Trusting God is good for your health -- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5 NIV) Why is trusting in God good for your health? When you trust Him then you don't worry.

Psalm 116:7 says, "I said to myself, "Relax, the Lord is going to take care of you'" (NCV). If you really trust in God, you're going to be less stressed.

You have a choice - You can either worry or worship. You can either pray or panic.

The more you pray, the less you'll panic. Relax, because God will take care of you!

The Bible says in Proverbs 14:30, "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones" (NIV). It's not just what you eat that matters, it's what eats you. You can have all the right macrobiotics and organic food, but if your body is filled with resentment, worry, fear, lust, guilt, anger, bitterness, or any other emotional disease, it's going to shorten your life.

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Unexpected surprises in our lives

Jealousy and envy - PH - 16 Feb 2014

God Made You to Make a Difference

God calls you to a service far beyond anything you could ever imagine. You were put on earth to make a contribution.

You weren't created just to consume resources - to eat, breath, and take up space. God designed you to make a difference with your life.

The Bible says, "God . . . has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do." (Ephesians 2:10 TEV) These "good deeds" are your service to the world. Whenever you serve others in any way, you are actually serving God.

When most people think of this "special work," they think of pastors, priests, and professional clergy, but God says every member of his family is to minister. In the Bible, the words servant and minister are synonyms, as are service and ministry. If you are a Christian, you are a minister, and when you're serving, you're ministering.

Have you ever wondered why God doesn't just immediately take us to heaven the moment we accept his grace? Once you are saved, God intends to use you to fulfill his purposes. God has a ministry for you in his church and a mission for you in the world.

Is there anything holding you back from accepting God's call to serve him?

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Motivation is a key to achievement and success

   Motivation is a key to performance. Youth must be motivated and inspired to seek excellence. Motivation is a big word that means "why you do the things you do." If an attitude of excellence exists among youth, then these youth develop a sense of pride that pushes them to do their best in every endeavor. They are not satisfied with lackluster performances in school, home or church. They want to give their best.

   Good teachers are those who are able to motivate. Just about anyone who has graduated from a college can stand in a class and recite information and grade a report. However, it takes a unique person to motivate students. Good teachers are those who constantly seek ways to motivate students and not just make it through the day. These are the ones that turn on the light for millions of children everyday, encouraging them to reach higher and achieve more.

   What is the value of a coach? Mostly, the value of a coach is in his ability to motivate players to give their best. There are millions of coaches that can design plays and demonstrate executions. The best of them are the ones who can motivate players to "want to be the best."

   While coaches motivate players to be the best, the church should work to motivate youth to do their best; there is a difference.

   God doesn't expect us to win, he expects us to do our best!    God doesn't expect us to be the champion, he expects us to give our own championship performance, which is the best we can do!    God doesn't expect us to be first, he expects us to give everything we have in the pursuit of being first and when we have done our best, he is pleased.

   This is a crucial difference between what the church teaches and what the world recognizes. The world recognizes the victor, the winner and the champion. God recognizes the competitor who gives his best in the process.

   The world gives trophies, praise and sometimes dollars.    God gives everlasting life in the kingdom of God.       That's why Jesus encouraged believers to seek first the kingdom of God. Getting the praise of God is important to a believer, winning is secondary. We are praised by God if we play by the rules and give our best, even if we lose the contest.

    The motivation of every youth should be to hear God say, "Well done my good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things now I will make you master over many."

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Come through the cross - Pastor Julian Rosales - 9 Feb 2014

Your presence is heaven to me (Darlene Z)

Who is like You Lord in all the earth

Matchless love and beauty, 

endless worth

Nothing in this world will satisfy

Jesus You're the cup that 

won't run dry

Your presence is Heaven to me

Your presence is Heaven to me

Treasure of my heart and of my soul

In my weakness You are merciful

Redeemer of my past 

and present wrongs

Holder of my future days to come

Your presence is Heaven to me

Your presence is Heaven to me

Your presence is Heaven to me

Your presence is Heaven to me

Oh Jesus, oh Jesus

Your presence is Heaven to me

Oh Jesus, oh Jesus

Your presence is Heaven to me

All my days on earth I will await

The moment that I see You face to face

Nothing in this world will satisfy

'Cause Jesus You're the cup 

that won't run dry

Nothing in this world can satisfy

Jesus You're the cup 

that won't run dry

Jesus You're the cup 

that won't run dry

Your presence is Heaven to me

Your presence is Heaven to me

Your presence is Heaven to me

Your presence is Heaven to me

Oh Jesus, oh Jesus

Your presence is Heaven to me

Oh Jesus, oh Jesus

Your presence is Heaven to me

Holy Spirit (Kim Walker)

There's nothing worth more 

that will ever come close

No thing can compare, 

You're our living hope

Your Presence Lord

I've tasted and seen, 

of the sweetest of Loves

Where my heart becomes free, 

and my shame is undone

Your Presence Lord

Chorus

Holy Spirit You are welcome here

Come flood this place 

and fill the atmosphere

Your Glory God is what 

our hearts long for

To be overcome by 

Your Presence Lord

Let us become more aware 

of Your Presence

Let us experience the Glory 

of Your Goodness

God is here (Darlene Z)

Open our eyes, Lord

We want to see You

Open our hearts, Lord

We want to know You

Open our ears, Lord

We need to hear You

Jesus be revealed

Jesus be revealed

God is here

God is here

God is here

He is able

We draw near

To see Jesus face to face

God is here

God is here

God is here

He is faithful

We draw near to see Jesus

Oh Jesus be revealed

Open the gates, Lord

Reveal Your glory

Open the nations

Establish Your Kingdom

Open the Heavens

Pour out Your Spirit

Jesus be revealed

Jesus be revealed

God is here

God is here

God is here

He is able

We draw near

To see Jesus face to face

God is here

God is here

God is here

He is faithful

We draw near to see Jesus

Oh Jesus be revealed

Holy

We cry holy

Hallelujah

God is here

God is here

God is here

God is here

He is able

We draw near

To see Jesus face to face

God is here

God is here

God is here

He is faithful

We draw near to see Jesus

Oh Jesus be revealed 

As we pray (Gateway Worship)

As we pray, the darkness 

turns to light

As we pray, the will of God 

and man align

With one voice we lift 

our hands to say

We only trust in Jesus name

Lord of mercy hear this 

prayer we raise

Let Heaven's gate be open

Let words of life be spoken

Not ours but Your will be done,

Father, as we pray to You

As we pray, the blind 

are given sight

As we pray, the heart of God 

and man unite

With one voice we lift our 

hands to say

We only trust in Jesus name

Lord of mercy hear this 

prayer we raise

Chorus

Let Heaven's gate be open

Let words of life be spoken

Not ours but Your will be done,

Father, as we pray to You

Bring freedom and forgiveness

Bring healing and repentance

For only You can save us

Father, as we pray to You

We lift one voice to one God,

 for one cause that 

all may know You

One voice to one God, 

for one cause that 

all may know You

One voice to one God, 

for one cause that 

all may know Your love

Elementary Truths: The Laying of Hands Reference

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Elementary Truths: Laying of Hands

Introduction

The fourth foundational doctrine in Heb. 6:1-2 is the laying on of hands. At first glance, this may seem an unusual choice to be placed among the foundational doctrines. It may not even as essential as other doctrines in the list. However, we know that God does place tremendous importance on the laying on of hands, and it is thus imperative for us to study and practice it.

The laying on of hands is the practice where one believer lays his hand on another, as a physical sign that God is imparting something spiritual to the person. It was practiced throughout both the old and new testament. It is a natural sign of the spiritual work that God is doing.

There is nothing magical about the laying on of hands; the person putting his or her hand upon you does not have some kind of mystical power. The blessing does not come from the hand of the man touching you but comes instead from the presence of God. The laying on of hands can be a contact point between man and God.

Purposes for the Laying on of Hands
There are many circumstances where the practice of the laying on of hands took place in the Scripture. In this section, we will look at four of the primary reasons:

1. Blessing – The laying on of hands was used throughout Scripture as a means of blessing others. It is generally the right hand that is used in order to impart the blessing. Israel blessed Joseph's two sons by placing his hand on their head, saving the greater blessing (the right hand) for the younger son Ephraim – Gen. 48:14.
   Why right hand and not left?
   i. The right hand is associated with God’s strength (Exodus 15:6), favor (Psalm 16:11), and help (Psalm 20:6). This is why Jesus is described as sitting at the right hand of God the Father (Mark 14:62).
   Jesus also laid His hands upon people to bless them. Mat. 19:13-15.
   The little children were blessed when Jesus laid His hands upon them; Jesus desired to bring blessing to the people.
   The laying on of hands still brings tremendous blessing today. Parents should lay hands on their children often, praying for the blessing of God to be upon them. Often times, when a congregation is praying for someone and it is impossible for everyone to lay hands on the person, the people will stretch forth their right hand towards the one being prayed for. This is another form of blessing through the laying on of hands.
2. Commissioned for Service and Ministry 
3. Moses laid his hands on Joshua in front of the whole congregation of Israel. Joshua received he delegated authority to lead Israel as commanded by God. The laying on of hands by Moses cemented Joshua into his position- Num. 27:22-23.
   When the first seven deacons of the Early Church were chosen, hands were laid upon them as they were set into position. Hands were laid on those called to leadership roles, even in the practical aspects of the church life – Acts 6:5-6. 
   

Also, when Barnabas and Saul were sent out as missionaries, the other church leaders laid their hands upon them – Acts 13:2-3.

3. Impartation – The baptism, anointing, and gifts of the Holy Spirit imparted through the laying on of hands. A spiritual "transfer" can take place where God imparts spiritual things to the one who has laid upon him or her.
   Other Scriptures: Acts 8:17, 1 Tim. 4:14, 2 Tim. 1:6
   
4. Healing – Physical healing is often released through the laying on of hands. As part of the Great Commission, Jesus promised His followers that they could heal the sick through laying on hands.
   Scriptures:Mark 16:18, Mark 6:5, Luke 4:40, Luke 13:13, Acts 28:8
   Thus, we should lay hands on those who are sick in our churches today. Physical healing will come if we are faithful to keep in to pressing in to God in this matter.
   

Who Should Practice Laying On of Hands?

1. Church leaders – Leaders in the church should be active in the ministry of laying on of hands. Most instances of laying on of hands in the New Testament were done by leaders in the church.
   
2. All Believers – "And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover" – Mark 16:17-18.
   

Although the laying on of hands is primarily practiced by church leadership, it is not exclusively that way. Jesus promised that all believers could lay hands on the sick and see them recover. Therefore, all believers should be engaged in the laying on of hands at one time or another.
Care Should be Taken
1 Tim 5:22 – "Do not lay hands hastily, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure."
Although all believers may lay hands on others, however, care should be taken before this is performed. We should not be quick to lay hands on others. This is particularly true in the context of placing people into leadership positions, as the above Scripture is primarily referring to.
Those with unrepentant sin their lives should not practice laying on of hands to others. The laying on of hands comes with impartation, and sin can be imparted as well. Thus, make sure there is no unrepentant sin in your life before laying hands on others.
Moreover, you should also beware of who you allow to place their hands on you. You should not allow backsliders or those with serious sin to impart their sin into your life.

That is why churches often limit the laying on of hands during a church service to pastors and leaders. This is wisdom and a safety measure, and ensures the congregation that only known and proven men and women will be engaged in the ministry. This does not mean those who are not leaders can ever lay their hands on others, but rather that they should only do so if they have the approval of the church authority.
CONCLUSION
The laying on of hands is an invaluable foundation that needs to be in every Christian life and every church. It brings great strength and blessing to the body. We should seek God to give us ever – increasing wisdom in this area, so that we may practice this activity on a continual basis, in His Word. 

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