Bobby Grossi

Senior Pastor at Goleta Valley Church

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“Almighty God, look upon my life & cause all darkness and doubt to vanish beneath your gaze. Look upon my ministry and banish all barriers to effectiveness & faithfulness. Fill my life & ministry with your Holy Spirit...”

A Guide to Prayer for Ministers & Other Saints, pg. 46

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Don’t. Forget. The Gospel.

Don’t forget who lived, died & rose again

Don’t forget that historical act of love changed you forever

Don’t forget that you were once blind but now you see

Don’t forget Gods love for you is why you love others

Don’t. Forget. The Gospel.

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“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.” Jesus of Nazareth
Matthew 11:28-29 MSG

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Whenever you get frustrated at “that guy” remember, you have probably been “that guy”.

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“Anyone who claims to be intimate with God ought to live the same kind of life Jesus lived.” 1 John 2:6 MSG

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A critical spirit is contagious.
The cure is compassion.

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community>consumerism

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Is it just me, or does anyone else want more than 2 chapters before the fall?

2 chapters of “all things as they ought to be”, 925 chapters to get us back there & and 2 about when it finally happens.

Actually, a little more on either end would’ve been nice.

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“Esteem” is in the Bible, it’s just orientated toward others. (Phil 2:3)
This is how you find “self”.

“He who desire to save his life will lose it, but he who loses his life for my sake will find it”. Jesus

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I read the Gospel of Matthew today. When I got to crucifixion of Jesus I sat at my desk and wept...

His death was tragic.

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2019 goal
Read the Bible 4x’s in 4 translations; ESV, NIV, The Message, & NASV.

Yesterday I finished the OT in ESV.

The main things I noticed are; idolatry should not be minimized. When it is, injustice prevails. God is gracious & just but are also minimized. We need a savior.

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We are not entitled to God’s grace.
Every single breath is a gift...

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"... ask yourself whether you have this day done one thing because he said, Do it, or once abstained because he said, Do not do it. It is simply absurd to say you believe, or even want to believe, if you do not do anything he tells you." G. MacDonald #devotion #disciple #doit

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Is it weird if during your bible reading plan you lose your morning studying biblical genealogies and how the 12 tribes, the divided kingdom and the 2nd temple restoration correspond to the genealogies of Jesus found in Matthew and Luke?

Asking for a friend.

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"The gospel ain't gospel until it is spread
But how can you share it where you've got your head
There's hands that reach out for a hand if you would
So heavenly minded, you're no earthly good" Johnny Cash

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Do not be afraid
Go on speaking
Do not be silent
I am with you
No one will harm you

I have many in this city who are my people

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Organic Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, banana, sliced almonds, a touch of local honey and the Bible Project reading plan through the minor prophets in the headphones.
It’s gonna be a good day.

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"In returning (repentance) and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength."

But you were unwilling, and you said, "No!...”

My stubborn heart revealed & a reminder of the gospel this AM in Isaiah 30:15-18

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“It has not been made clear that it is not sin that humbles us most, but grace.” Andrew Murray

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Good music can inspire worship. Believing God is good is a life of worship.
#ArtofWorship #sermonprep #Godisgood