WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD

Ephesians 6:10-20 KJV 10.Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11.Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12.For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13.Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14.Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15.And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16.Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17.And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18.Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19.And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20.For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

1)Belt of Truth
John 14:6 KJV 6. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Jesus is proper in your life.

2)Breast plate of life of righteousness.
How do you get covered up with this?
The righteousness of Christ covering you. Truth and Righteousness.
Be completly prepared to go up against the devil.
Trust in Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV 21.For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

3)Foot gear
Readiness to share.
Peace-Present and future.
Romans 5:1 KJV 1. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Ephesians 2:14 KJV 14.For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Your testimony is your foot gear.

4)Shield of faith.
Devil will question your abilities.
Romans 10:17 KJV 17.So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Mark 9:24 KJV 24.And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
Humility.
Remembering what He has done in the past and keep up your faih.
Malachi 3:6 KJV 6.For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Romans 8:28 KJV 28.And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

5)Helmet of Salvation.
Testimony is a part of helmet of salvation.
John 10:10 KJV 10.The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Colossians 3:2 KJV 2.Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Romans 12:2 KJV 2.And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

6)The Sword of the Spirit.
Word of God.
Luke 4:1-13 KJV 1.And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan,and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,
2.Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing:and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
3.And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stonethat it be made bread.
4.And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live bybread alone, but by every word of God.
5.And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all thekingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
6.And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the gloryof them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
7.If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
8.And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
9.And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:
10.For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:
11.And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
12.And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt theLord thy God.
13.And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

YOUR WORTHINESS
God's presence in your situation.
Where is God in your life?
If He can use you again because you have messed up?
Yes He can.
1 John 1:4-7 KJV 4.And these things write we unto you, that your joy may befull.
5.This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you,that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
6.If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie,and do not the truth:
7.But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship onewith another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Confess your sins. He will forgive you.
Get on your knees and pray.
Then move out in your life and do God's work.

 

 

WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

JESUS IS CLOSER THAN A FRIEND.
1 Corinthians 1:4-9 KJV 4.I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
5.That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
6.Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:
7.So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
8.Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9.God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

10 TIMES IN THE FIRST 10 VERSES OF 1 CORINTHIANS 1, JESUS CHRIST IS MENTIONED. EVERYTHING CENTERED ON JESUS AND HIS CRUCIFIXION.

RESOURCES FOR THE BELIEVER

1)Grace-undeserved favor
Romans 5:6 KJV 6.For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
Ungodly-Christ died for the ungodly.
There is non righteous no not one.
Romans 3:10 KJV 10.As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV 8.For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9.Not of works, lest any man should boast.
All of this is done through Jesus, not anything we have done.
2 Corinthians 8:9 KJV 9.For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
Ephesians 2:6-7 KJV 6.And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7.That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Philipians 4:19 KJV 19.But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

2)Spiritual gifts.
Speaking them would be praising Him.
Prophecy is speaking.
Teachers-Teaching is greater than you know. By teaching it spreads what you know.
Knowledge-understand spiritual things of God.
Becoming a Christian you receive the Holy Spirit which helps you to understand His word.
Results of gifts.
Ephesians 1:13 KJV 13.In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Holy Spirit is very important.

3)You have everything you need to do what God calls you to do.
Having everything you need, doesn’t matter if you don’t use it.
What are you doing with what God has given you to do for Him in your life?

4)Excitement about the future.
Assurance of eternal security. We will be blameless because Jesus Christ died for our sins.
Philipians 1:6 KJV 6.Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
2 Timothy 1:12 KJV 12.For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Romans 8:9 KJV 9.But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

5)God Himself calls us into His presence for eternity.
1 John 1:9 KJV 9.If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Malachi 3:6 KJV 6.For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Hebrews 8:8 KJV 8.For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:
Romans 8:15-17 KJV 15.For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17.And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

CONCLUSION – IF YOU DOUBT YOUR SALVATION THEN GET IT SETTLED
DON’T WASTE YOUR GIFTS.

 

HOW FAR GOD’S LOVE GOES

Psalms 103:8-13 KJV 8.The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
9.He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
10.He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11.For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12.As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
13.Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

Romans 5:8 KJV 8.But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

GOD LOVES YOU AND I SO MUCH. LOVE SOMETIMES IS HARD TO SHOW.
AGAPY LOVE IS THE LOVE GOD SHOWS.

1 John 3:16 KJV 16.Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

1)God is merciful and gracious.
God is slow to anger. When we sin we fall out of fellowship with God.
Hebrews 13:8 KJV 8.Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
FAITH
I PLACE MY LIFE ON GOD. FAITH IS BELIEF WITH LEGS. PRAYER CAN FIX ANYTHING.
GOD IS HOLY. HIS WAYS ARE NOT OUR WAYS. PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED BY FAITH.
DO NOT PUT YOUR TRUST IN THE WORLD.
Psalms 118:8 KJV 8.It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
GOD IS THE CENTER OF YOUR LIFE. IF HE ISN’T HE NEEDS TO BE.
GOD CHOOSES TO NOT REMEMBER YOUR SIN. YOU CANNOT HIDE ANYTHING FROM GOD.
IF YOU DON’T CONFESS YOUR SIN IT WILL BE REVEALED.
Ephesians 1:7 KJV 7.In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
WITH GOD NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.
Genesis 6:3 KJV 3.And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
GOD GAVE US A CHOICE.

2)Take stern attitude towards others.
We have to show grace and mercy.
Forgive them so you can have peace.
You can extend grace and love.
Love, mercy, and grace you should show through forgiveness.
Forgiveness is a choice.
Love is a choice.
Jesus made a choice to go to the cross.

3)Everlasting to everlasting.
The Lord wipes the sins out.
It is not God’s intention for us to perish.
Hebrews 13:8 KJV 8.Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

CONCLUSION
John 3:16 KJV 16.For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW FAR JESUS WOULD GO FOR OUR SIN, HE DIED ON THE CROSS.HOW FAR DOES GOD’S LOVE GO?
FROM ONE SCARRED HAND TO THE OTHER.

 

 
WHAT KIND OF MINISTER DOES THE CHURCH NEED?

Colossians 1:24-29 KJV 24.Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:
25.Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;
26.Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
27.TO WHOM GOD WOULD MAKE KNOWN WHAT IS THE RICHES OF THE GLORY OF THIS MYSTERY AMONG THE GENTLES; WHICH IS CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY:
28.Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
29.Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

1)ONE WHO SUFFERS FOR YOU
1 Corinthians 8:9 KJV 9.But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
Matthew 20:27-28 KJV 27.And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
28.Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
THERE ARE THINGS WE CAN DO FOR JESUS.
CHRIST SUFFERING WAS ON THE CROSS 2000 YEARS AGO BUT WE AS CHRISTIANS ARE SUFFERING DAILY FOR JESUS. MINISTERS GET ATTACKS OUTSIDE OF THE CHURCH.
Hebrews 10 KJV 1.For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
2.For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.
3.But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.
4.For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
5.Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
6.In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
7.Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
8.Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
9.Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
10.By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
11.And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
12.But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
13.From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
14.For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
15.Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
16.This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
17.And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
18.Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
19.Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
20.By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
21.And having an high priest over the house of God;
22.Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
23.Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
24.And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
25.Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
26.For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
27.But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
28.He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
29.Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
30.For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
31.It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
32.But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
33.Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
34.For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
35.Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
36.For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
37.For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
38.Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
39.But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
THE DEVIL WILL TRY AND KEEP YOU OUT OF CHURCH.
MINISTER WILL HAVE TO ENDURE ATTACKS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE CHURCH.
A MINISTER IS WORKING FOR THE LORD.

2)COMMISSIONED BY GOD
THE STEWARD OVERSEES THE HOUSEHOLD FOR THE OWNER.
Acts 9:15 KJV 15.But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
CHOSEN BY GOD
IT MUST BE FULFILLED CAUSE THE CALLING WAS FROM GOD.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED THEN YOU MUST MEET THE NEEDS.
IT DEPENDS ON WHAT HE HAS.
PRESENT IN ITS FULLNESS.
HE CALLS THE SIMPLE AND HELPS THEM TO PRESENT HIS WORD.

3)MINISTER IS TO PRESENT THE GREAT MYSTERY OF GOD.
WHAT IS THIS MYSTERY?
CHRIST ACTUALLY LIVES IN THE BELIEVER.
WE HAVE GOD, JESUS CHRIST, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.
John 14:16-18 KJV 16.And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17.Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
18.I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
SPIRIT OF TRUTH
CHRIST CAME TO LIVE IN THE BELIEVERS AFTER HIS DEATH IN THE FORM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
HOLY SPIRIT KNOWS WHAT IS FOR US.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Romans 8:9 KJV 9.But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
JESUS LOVES EVERYONE. EVERYONE IS ACCEPTABLE TO HIM.
IT DOESN’T MATTER WHO OR WHAT YOU ARE, HE WILL DWELL WITHIN THEM.
1 Peter 3:18 KJV 18,For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 KJV 21.Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
22.Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
YOU KNOW HE LIVES WITHIN YOU CAUSE HIS SPIRIT LIVES WITHIN YOU.

4)WARN AND TEACH
WE PROCLAIM HIM
NO HOPE WITHOUT HIM
Acts 4:12 KJV 12.Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
CHRISTIANITY IS NARROW TO ONE AND THAT IS JESUS CHRIST.
MINISTER NEEDS TO WARN ABOUT TRUSTING IN ANYONE ELSE.
GOAL IS TO REACH EVERYONE TO CHRIST.
WE ARE ONLY PERFECT BECAUSE WE ARE COVERED WITH THE BLOOD OF JESUS.
GOD IS CONCERNED FOR THE LOST.

5)MINISTER GO PAST YOUR OWN LIMITS
GOD SHOWS US WHAT HE’S GOT.
OUR STRENGTH IS PUSHED TO THE LIMIT BUT WE WILL NEVER KNOW GOD’S LIMIT.
OPEN UP YOUR HEART AND LET GOD SHOW YOU AS A MINISTER THAT HE IS MUCH MORE POWERFUL AND CAN SHOW YOU MUCH MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER BE ABLE TO SHOW YOUR CONGREGATION. LET HIM BE THE LEADER.

CONCLUSION:
SHAME ON ME IF, I TAKE MY CALLING LIGHTLY. THIS GOES FOR A MINISTER ARE A BELIEVER THAT FEELS THAT GOD HAS CALLED THEM TO MINISTER IN SOME WAY FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.
GOD’S WIN WILL LAST FOR ALL ETERNITY.
2 Corinthians 5:20 KJV 20.Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

WE ARE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST.

 

CHRIST THE RECONCILER

Colossians 1:20-23 KJV 20.And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcileall things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
21.And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath hereconciled
22.In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
23.If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of thegospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

Colossians is called the Christ Book.

Romans 3:23 KJV 23.For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Something has to bring us back from the separation of Jesus Christ.

1)All reconciliation is through Jesus Christ.
All things need to be reconciled to God.
2 Peter 2:4 KJV 4.For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;
Jude 1:6 KJV 6.And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
Revelation 12:7-9 KJV 7.And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels.
8.And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
9.And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
THROUGH THE BLOOD OF CHRIST THAT WAS SHED ON THE CROSS, EVERYONE HAS OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE  ETERNAL LIFE.
ARE YOU TRYING TO PAY THE PRICE IN ANOTHER WAY? EX.(GOOD DEEDS)
HAVE YOU EXCEPTED THE PRICE HE HAS PAID.
UNTIL YOU MAKE PEACE YOU DO NOT HAVE PEACE.

2)IMMIGRATION POLICY
ALL OF US WERE ALIENS AND ENEMIES UNTIL WE FOUND CHRIST.
1 Peter 3:18 KJV 18.For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
SO WE COULD BE HOLY IN GOD’S SIGHT.
BELIEVING AND HAVING FAITH FOR WHAT CHRIST DID. I CAN GET CITIZENSHIP WITH CHRIST.
1 John 1:7 KJV 7.But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
IN THE EYES OF GOD THE BLOOD OF JESUS LOOKS WHITE AS SNOW. WE AS CHRISTIANS ARE COVERED WITH CHRIST BLOOD.
Ephesians 2:10 KJV 10.For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

3)CONDITIONAL
WE HAVE GOT TO CONTINUE TO BELIEVE. MOVE ON AND BE PERSISTENT.
IF YOU ARE BORN AGAIN YOU WILL LIVE FOR JESUS. HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

WHAT KIND OF FAITH DO YOU HAVE?
WE SHOULD BE WILLING TO SERVE HIM, GIVE TO HIM OF OUR TIME,   AND SHARE OUR TALENTS THAT HE HAS BLESSED US WITH .

ARE DID YOU MAKE A PROFESSION OF FAITH?
Hebrews 11:1 KJV 1.Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Psalms 23 KJV 1.(A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3.He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5.Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

WILL HIS PRESENCE BE WITH YOU WALKING THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH.

JESUS BROKE DOWN THE WALL FOR US TO COME TO HIM BY HIS SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS AT CALVARY.

 

MOTHER’S DAY SERMON

1 SAMUEL 1:10-18 KJV 10.And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.
11.And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
12.And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.
13.Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
14.And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
15.And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.
16.Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
17.Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.
18.And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat,and her countenance was no more sad.

ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE HAVE AN IMPACT ON US IN OUR LIVES. OUR MOTHERS ARE THE BIGGEST IMPACT IN OUR LIVES. EVEN WHEN THEY ARE GONE THEY WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON OUR LIVES.
DESIRE TO BE EXCELLENT.

CHARACTERISTICS OF EXCELLENT MOTHERS

HANNAH WAS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF AN EXCELLENT MOTHER

1)PRAYERFULLNESS
HANNAH HAD NO CHILDREN. IN THE BIBLICAL TIMES A WOMAN THAT COULD NOT HAVE CHILDREN WAS CONSIDERED A FAILURE TO HER HUSBAND AND THE COMMUNITY. THERE COULD BE A LEGAL DIVORCE IN THOSE TIMES IF A WOMAN COULD NOT HAVE CHILDREN AND THE MAN DIDN’T WANT HER. SO HANNAH WENT TO THE LORD ON HER BEHALF PRAYING FOR A CHILD. SHE BECAME THE MOTHER OF SAMUEL(THE LAST OF THE JUDGES BEFORE THERE BECAME KINGS)
SAMUEL WAS THE FIRST MAN THAT ANOINTED THE FIRST KING NAMED SAUL.
HE ANOINTED THE SECOND KING NAMED DAVID.
SAMUEL WAS THE BEST PROPHET AND HANNAH WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE A CHILD.
GOD CAN PROVIDE A CHILD FOR YOU AND HELP YOU TO BE AN EXCELLENT MOTHER .
GOD HAS THE POWER TO MAKE YOU AN EXCELLENT MOTHER.
YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS. ALL THAT BELIEVE IN JESUS HAVE PROBLEMS AND SOME ARE SERIOUS.
HANNAH TOOK HER PROBLEM TO THE LORD. TO THE PERSON WHO CAN HANDLE YOUR PROBLEM.

2)SELF DENIAL
1 SAMUEL 1:11-13 KJV 11.And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
12.And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.
13.Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

HANNAH PRAYED AND GAVE SAMUEL BACK TO THE LORD. YOU ARE NOT GIVING HIM UP. EVERY CHILD YOU HAVE IS THE LORD’S AND YOU NEED TO LET GO AND GIVE THEM TO THE LORD. THE LORD IS THERE TO PROTECT THEM WHEN WE CAN’T. IF YOU DON’T GIVE THE LORD CONTROL THEN YOU ARE PUTTING YOUR CHILDREN IN A POSITION IN FRONT OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE. WE AS MOTHER’ THINK THAT WE CAN DO BETTER AND TRY TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE SITUATION WHEN SOMETIMES THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN HANDLE IT.
PROVERBS 22:6 KJV 6.Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
SELF DENIAL TO GET THEM BACK TO GOD.
THEY WILL KNOW WHERE TO GO WHEN THEY FALL TO THE BOTTOM.
GOD HONORS THE SELF-SACRIFICE OF MOTHERS.
THE FOUNDATION OF THIS LIFE BY MOTHERS IS TRYING TO KEEP THEM CLOSE TO THE LORD.

3)THANKFULNESS AND PRAISE
SHE GAVE SAMUEL BACK TO THE LORD AT 3 YEARS OLD. SHE DIDN’T FEEL SAD.
1 SAMUEL 2:1-2 KJV 1.And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
2.There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
HANNAH’S JOY WAS IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF WHAT WE DO FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. KEEP MOVING FORWARD FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. YOU NEED TO STAY FIRED UP FOR GOD. HER JOY WAS IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE. HER TESTIMONY WAS NOT HIDDEN IN HER PAST BUT PROCLAIMED OUT LOUD.
1 SAMUEL 2:4-5 KJV 4.The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
5.They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
IT’S NOT HOW YOU START IT’S HOW YOU FINISH.
GOD WILL ANSWER YOUR PRAYERS.
SING HIS PRAISES.
GOD ANSWERED HANNAH’S PRAYERS AND GAVE HER A TOTAL OF 7 CHILDREN. YOU CANNOT OUT GIVE GOD.

CONCLUSION:

WHAT KIND OF MOTHER ARE YOU? ARE YOU SACRIFICING THEM TO GOD OR THE WORLD. WE DON’T GET DO OVERS. THIS WILL BE FOR THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN. THIS SHOULD BE A SPECIAL DAY AND EVERYDAY AS A MOTHER IT SHOULD BE SPECIAL.

NO MAN IS POOR WHO HAS A GODLY MOTHER.

 

PHILIPPIANS BOOK OF JOY

Philippians 4:17-20 KJV 17.Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18.But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
19.But my God shall supply all your need accordings to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20.Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

They gave on their own. It was a sacrificial giving like making a deposit in our account. God saw giving to others and He was well pleased.
Matthew 6:20 KJV 20.But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Doing for others as a Christian gives you rewards in heaven.

1)Giving to others is pleasing to God and an acceptable sacrifice.
Before Jesus died on the cross, the smell of animal sacrifice was pleasing to God for your sins.
Romans 12:1 KJV 1.I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Living sacrifice.
Spiritual act of worship.
God sacrificed His Son.

2)Promises meets all your needs.
God is the great provider.
He will, can and is more than able to meet your needs.
Make sure He is your personal God.
What ever the need He can provide.
Need hope, peace, relief from depression, renewals of self-esteem, and financial help.
God will provide.

3)Resources.
Meet needs to His riches there is no limit on Him at all.
With God all things are possible.
Got to believe that God can do it.

4)Great mediator.
God does nothing apart without Jesus.
1 Timothy 2:5 KJV 5.For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
No access to God without the blood of Jesus.
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
You have instant access to God if you are in Christ Jesus.
Talk to God through Jesus.

Conclusion:
Do you have time to accept the gift of eternal salvation from Jesus Christ?
If Jesus would die on the cross for our sins and for us to be able to be in heaven one day then accept Him as your Lord and Saviour. Then give the gift of your testimony and start doing what God wants you to do for others in your life.

 

APPRECIATION FOR GOD AND FELLOW BELIEVERS

Philippians 4:20-23 KJV 20.Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen
21.Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
22.All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household.
23.The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

1)God to be praised.
1 Corinthians 10:21 KJV 21.Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils:
ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils.
Praise Him as God. He rules and governs it all.
Colossians 1:16-17 KJV 16.For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth,
visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were
created by him, and for him: 17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Verse 17. AND HE IS BEFORE ALL THINGS, AND BY HIM ALL THINGS CONSIST.
If you don’t believe God is in control, there is not much hope for us.
God is in control.

2)Praise Him as our Father.
We have chosen to live as we please. God has still kept this world here.
God is love.
God sent His Son to declare His love for us and His Son’s sacrifice.
1 Peter 3:18 KJV 18.For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring
us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
You may not have riches here but you sharing Jesus with others you will be rich in Heaven.
Riches in heaven will last for eternity.
Matthew 6:9 KJV 9.After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Pray this way cause He is our Father.
Matthew 2818-:20 KJV 18.And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19.Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20.Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of
the world. Amen.

God wants to share all to you.
Romans 8:16-17 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17.And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also
glorified together.

3)You should love everyone that is a believer.
No division in the family unite of believers.
Chrisian leaders should greet all believers.
If they don’t greet their fellow believers with love, then what would they do to others?
Philippians 2:3-4 KJV 3.Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better
than themselves. 4.Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

4)Wish grace upon each other, Also pray for mercy.
1 John 4:19 KJV 19.We love him, because he first loved us.

CONCLUSION

Don’t allow circumstances to not Praise God or forgive yourself.
Devil is the accuser
Romans 8:9 KJV 8.But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have
not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
You are worthy because of the BLOOD OF JESUS.
God didn’t discriminate.
All believers are brothers and sister in Christ.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN BORN AGAIN?
IF YOU HAVEN’T THEN THAT IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO?

 

EXAMPLE OF ONE BELIEVER

Philippians 2:19 KJV 19.But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be ofgood comfort, when I know your state.

Timothy was a believer of Jesus Christ and these are traits to follow by.

1)Willing to be second.
Not everyone is willing to be second.
Someone who is sent.(Apostle)

2)Genuine concern for others.
Without this you will not be sincere.
Galatians 6:2 KJV 2.Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Fear will always be there.
You can’t help but go do what The Lord is calling you to do knowing that someone
might be saved.
Concern for others is an elite category.

3)Deny yourself.
Being like everyone the me, myself and I is the way most people are.
Few put others first.
1 Corinthians 10:24 KJV 24.Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
If we focus on our needs we can’t focus on others.
God is going to test you.
Hebrews 13:2 KJV 2.Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Matthew 19:21 KJV 21.Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the door, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
Luke 12:15 KJV 15.And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

4)Tried and tested disciples.
Acts 16:1 KJV 1.Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus,the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
1 Corinthians 4:17 KJV 17.For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful inthe Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.
Timothy had a close connection to Paul.
Learn to be happy when you are going through troubled times.
Sacrifice our needs for others.

Conclusion:
For Timothy others were more important than the worldly things.
This was a tried and true disciple.
Putting what God wants us to do in this world is not easy to do.
In our world today there are so many things that can and will seem more important than
trying to win others to Jesus.
We as one of God’s children are all disciples and can do just like Timothy. We have something
in our life to relate to people that even our Pastors may not be able to relate to. You may have
experienced things in your life before coming to Jesus and now that you have you will have a testimony
that will be truly powerful. God has a place for you and job to do for Him. Just pray about it and
ask Him to reveal it to you. Then stay in the Word, pray and go out into the world and be the disciple
He has created you to be.
Matthew 28:19-20 KJV. 19.Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, andof the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

 

Jesus is the Living Water

John 7:37-53 KJV  1.In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any manthirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
38.He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
39.(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
40.Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.
41.Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?
42.Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, whereDavid was?
43.So there was a division among the people because of him.
44.And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.
45.Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?
46.The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
47.Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?
48.Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?
49.But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.
50.Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)
51.Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?
52.They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth noprophet.
53.And every man went unto his own house.

1)Jesus is the source of life.
Verse 37-In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let himcome unto me, and drink.
Everyone is thirsty.
He can only quench your thirst. This is being thirsty than anything that the world can give you.
John 6:10 KJV 10.And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men satdown, in number about five thousand.
Anyone regardless of your past can come to Christ.

2)Faith is the tool.
John 1:12 KJV 12.But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Words receive and belief come hand in hand.
A lot of people believe in Jesus but a belief of you is to receive.
1 John 5:12 KJV 12.He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

3)His well of water will not dry up.
Verse 39.(But this spake, he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should not receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
Source of this water is Jesus the Holy Spirit part of the God head.
Jesus intercedes for us.
John 10:10 KJV 10.The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Life overflowing. Abundant life.
Things will dry up but lasting satisfaction it comes from Jesus.
Acts 3:19 KJV 19.Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
Turn to God so that your sins will be wiped away.
Turn from where you were to God.
Regardless of the wilderness we live in God is there.
Exodus 17:6 KJV 6.Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock,and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders ofIsrael.
This same rock was struck on Calvary.
1 Corinthians 1:9 KJV 9.God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Word is Jesus Christ.
John 1:3 KJV 3.All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
John 7:41 KJV 41.Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?
Malachi 3:6 KJV 6.For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Matthew 2:1 KJV 1.Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
You can have life because of Christ.
He is the bread and the water.
Verse 44.And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.
No one laid a hand on Jesus.
John 7:50-51 KJV 50.Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)
51 Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?
Nicodemus came to visit Jesus at night. He was thirsty for more than religion.
He was now risking everything for Jesus. He found the living water.

4)Verse 53.And every man went unto his own house.
They went back to their home dry and empty. Without Jesus.

Conclusion
Jesus offers living water.
Everyone is invited to drink.
Water is coming from the rock, which is Jesus Christ.
If you go back to your ways you will die.
Hebrews 9:27 KJV 27And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? IF YOU ASK YOURSELF THAT QUESTION THEN YOU NEED TO FIND JESUS AND LET HIM BE YOUR LORD AND SAVIOUR.
HE IS MINE AND I WOULD BE NOTHING WITHOUT HIM IN MY LIFE. HE IS MY ROCK AND WILL BE UNTIL THE DAY I MEET HIM.

FIND OUT WHO JESUS IS AND HE WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

 

JESUS WAS BORN A JEW

1)THE PEOPLE WERE WATCHING JESUS.

But when His brothers had gone up, then
He also went up to the feast, not openly,
but as it were secret. Then the Jews sought
Him at the feast, and said, “Where is He?”
John 7:10-11

2)THE PEOPLE QUESTIONED WHO JESUS WAS.

And there was much complaining among the
people concerning Him. Some said, “He is good”;
others said, “No on the contrary, He deceives
the people.”
John 7:12

Good man does good things and has good morals.
Good man cannot heal the sick or do the miracles
that Jesus did here on earth.

Deceiver will lead people away from their religion.

But some of them said, “He casts out demons by
Beelzebub, the ruler of demons.” Others, testing
Him, sought from Him a sign from heaven.
Luke 11:15-16

“Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I
will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 10:32

Even after Jesus spoke these words to the people, they
didn’t feel He was worth defending.

3)THE PEOPLE WERE WHISPERING ABOUT JESUS.

However, no one spoke openly of Him for fear of the Jews.
John 7:13

Now about the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the
temple and taught.
John 7:14

4)THE JEWS QUESTION JESUS EDUCATION.

And the Jews marveled, saying, “How does this Man know
letters, having never studied?”
John 7:15

Jesus didn’t have proper teaching. According to the Jewish
elders Jesus was unqualified by their teachings.

Jesus answered them and said, “My doctrine is not Mine, but
His who sent Me. “If anyone wills to do His will, he shall
know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or
whether I speak on My own authority. “He who speaks from
himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of
the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in
Him. “Did not Moses give you the law, yet none of you keeps
the law? Why do you seek to kill me?”
John 7:16-19

Jesus response was teaching was from God cause He sent Jesus.
They had to forget their learning to believe what He said.
Chose to do God’s will. Find out the power.

For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Romans 10:13

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old
things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17

Jesus can make a new person out of you from the inside and the
outside.

“Now is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name
under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
Acts 4:12

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for
those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than
an unbeliever.
1 Timothy 5:8

Religion doesn’t work. Not a one of us keeps God’s law. We are all
born sinners. If you are trying to keep the law without Christ, you
can’t.

CONCLUSION: WHO DO YOU THINK JESUS IS?

IF YOU THINK RELIGION WOULD FULFILL, YOU THEN WHY ARE YOU SO EMPTY?
A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE.

For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Romans 10:13

THEREFORE THE LAW WAS OUR TUTOR TO BRING US TO CHRIST, THAT WE MIGHT
BE JUSTIFIED BY FAITH.
GALATIANS 3:24
JOHN 7:10-19 WAS THE SCRIPTURES TAKEN FROM KING JAMES VERSION OF BIBLE.

 

 

A GIFT PLEASING TO JESUS

WHAT COULD WE GIVE TO JESUS THAT WOULD BE PLEASING?

Romans 12:1-8 KJV 1.I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

OURSELVES, TIME, AND TALENT.

1)Mercy.
Psalms 103:1-22 KJV 1.(A Psalm of David.) Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.

15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.

16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.

17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.

19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

20 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

21 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

22 Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

1 Peter 1:3 KJV 1.Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

CHRIST SACRIFICED EVERYTHING FOR US.

Romans 8:34 KJV 34.Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

JESUS IS OUR DREAM TEAM ATTORNEY.
WE CAN ALL AFFORD THIS ATTORNEY.
SACRIFICE IS NOT EASY.

2)Pleasing to God.
Holy set apart from God.

3)Act of worship.

WHAT IS THE COST OF THIS GIFT?
1)Turning away to world system.(Me, myself, and I)
Turns worship away from God.
2)Renewing of the mind from the word of God.
Mind is sinful.
Until change their will.
1 Peter 2:2 KJV 2.As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
3)If you do not stay in the Word then you can't grow in Christ.
Then you can test and approve what God's will is.
4)Use all your gifts.
They are meant to be used.
If you don't use your gift, it will cripple your witness. Don't short change God.

CHRISTIAN FAITH UNDER ATTACK

John 15:18-27 KJV 18.If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
19.If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
20.Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
21.But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
22.If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.
23.He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
24.If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.
25.But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
26.But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, wh
ich proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
27.And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

CHRISTIANS HAVE BEEN UNDER ATTACK IN COUNTRIES OTHER THAN AMERICA SINCE JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS TO SAVE US FROM OUR SINS. CHRISTIANS ARE BEING MURDERED FOR THEIR FAITH AND BELIEF IN JESUS.
VERSE 18 SAYS-IF THE WORLD HATE YOU, YE KNOW THAT IT HATED ME BEFORE IT HATED YOU.
CHRISTIANS ARE BEING ATTACKED IN AMERICA.

1)Where do you stand in the world?
Verse 18-19 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
19.If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
We are seperated from the world because we chose Christ.
Morals are being corrupted.
One moral at a time.
Respect is not being taught.
Respect needs to be taught in the home at an early age.
Discipline is a must.
High Schools across America are being sued by organizations not believing in Christ.
Prayer taken out of schools. Bibles being removed from motels and other places.
If you don't believe in God, then why does it bother you so much that you have to spend time to make Christians not believe.
God says, pray for your enemies.
Are you ready to surrender your life to Jesus Christ?
As Christians, we should be spreading the word of Jesus Christ.
You will have troubles if you have a relationship with Christ.
America is a modern day Sodom and Gomorrah.
John 3:3 KJV 3.Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 14:6 KJV 6.Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Only way to heaven is through Jesus Christ.
It's all are nothing.
You believe the bible.
The Church has lost its way. Church needs to go to the people. Instead of the people ooming to the church to try and destroy it.
Romans 5:8 KJV 8.But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Sin looks good wrapped up with pretty paper, bows, and ribbon. Unwrap it and inside it's ugly.
John 14:6 KJV 6.Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

2)Be prepared for persecution.
We should expect to be persecuted for believing in Jesus Christ.
Can't please everyone.
Be a God pleaser not a people pleaser.
Our bodies are a temporary housing.
Matthew 5:43-48 KJV 43.Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
44.But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
45.That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
46.For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
47.And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
48.Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Love those that persecute you.
When you show forgiveness that is love.
God spoke the universe into existence.
2 Timothy 3:12 KJV 12.Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Matthew 28:18-20 KJV 18.And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19.Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20.Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Conclusion:
If you are being persecuted then stand your ground. Stand up for Jesus Christ.
If you aren't then get off the side lines and start doing something for God.
Church is a hospital for the sick not a country club for the rich.
Share your testimony of your salvation to others.
Matthew 5:16 KJV 16.Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
John 3:16 KJV 16.For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

SHARE THE WORD WITH OTHERS.
YOU CANNOT SERVE GOD WITH FEAR IN YOUR HEART.
PRAY THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL SHOW YOU WHAT TO SAY TO OTHERS ABOUT JESUS CHRIST AND HOW HE CAME TO SAVE US FROM OUR SINS TO LIVE A LIFE OF ETERNITY WITH HIM.

SHARING GOD'S WORD ALONG WITH GOD'S LOVE IS A GREAT GIFT.

 

 

CRAVING EVIL THINGS

Corinthians 10:6-10 KJV 6.Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
7.Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
8.Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
9.Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.
10.Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.

1)Lust or craving evil things.
Numbers 11:4 KJV 4.And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?
Dissatisfied comes when our attention goes from what we have to what others have.

2)Count your blessings.
God provided food for the people.
Numbers 11:33-34 KJV 33.And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the wrath of the LORD was kindled against the people, and the LORD smote the people with a very great plague.
34.And he called the name of that place Kibrothhattaavah: because there they buried the people that lusted.
1 John 2:15-16 KJV 15.Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16.For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Focus on His blessings and Him.
Psalms 103:1-22 KJV 1.(A Psalm of David.) Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2.Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3.Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4.Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5.Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6.The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
7.He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
8.The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
9.He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
10.He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11.For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12.As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
13.Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
14.For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
15.As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
16.For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
17.But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
18.To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
19.The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
20.Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
21.Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
22.Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
Exodus 20:1-6 KJV 1.And God spake all these words, saying,
2.I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
3.Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
4.Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
5.Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
6.And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
They wanted a god to see not one that they could not see.
Exodus 32:1-5 KJV 1.And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.
2.And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me.
3.And all the people brake off the golden earrings which were in their ears, and brought them unto Aaron.
4.And he received them at their hand, and fashioned it with a graving tool, after he had made it a molten calf: and they said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
5.And when Aaron saw it, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation, and said, To morrow is a feast to the LORD.
In verse 4, they said these gods got us out of Israel.
God would have destroyed all of them. Aaron stood between them.

3)Sexual immorality.
Numbers 25:1-9 KJV 1.And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab.
2.And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods.
3.And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.
4.And the LORD said unto Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel.
5.And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baalpeor.
6.And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, who were weeping before the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
7.And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw it, he rose up from among the congregation, and took a javelin in his hand;
8.And he went after the man of Israel into the tent, and thrust both of them through, the man of Israel, and the woman through her belly. So the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.
9.And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand.
When we worship a god of our own makings, God gets angry.
Galatians 5:19-21 KJV 19.Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20.Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21.Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

4)Testing God and grumble.
Test-try the Lord's patience.
Presumptive sin.
Numbers 21:4-6 KJV 4.And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.
5.And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.
6.And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.
Numbers 14:2 KJV 2.And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!
Numbers 36:13 KJV 13.These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.
Numbers 16:11 KJV 11.For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together against the LORD: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him?
Numbers 16:28-33 KJV 28.And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.
29.If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then the LORD hath not sent me.
30.But if the LORD make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the LORD.
31.And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:
32.And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.
33.They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation.
Exodus 12:23 KJV 23.For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.
Philippians 2:14 KJV 14.Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

NEVER PLAY CHURCH. BE A PARTICIPANT.
Acts 4:12 KJV 12.Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Acts 4:13 KJV 13.Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

CONCLUSION:READ YOUR BIBLE, FOLLOW THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, HAVE FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS, AND PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME.

 

 

CROSSING THE RED SEA

Exodus 13:1-22 KJV 1.And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
2.Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the
womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast:
it is mine. 3.And Moses said unto the people, Remember this
day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage;
for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place:
there shall no leavened bread be eaten. 4.This day came ye out in
the month Abib. 5.And it shall be when the LORD shall bring thee
into the land of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites,
and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, which he sware unto thy fathers
to give thee, a land flowing with milk and honey, that thou shalt keep
this service in this month. 6.Seven days thou shalt eat unleavened
bread, and in the seventh day shall be a feast to the LORD. 7.Unleavened
bread shall be eaten seven days; and there shall no leavened bread be
seen with thee, neither shall there be leaven seen with thee in all thy
quarters. 8.And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is
done because of that which the LORD did unto me when I came forth out
of Egypt. 9.And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and
for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD'S law may be in thy
mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.
10.Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in his season from year to
year. 11.And it shall be when the LORD shall bring thee into the land
of the Canaanites, as he sware unto thee and to thy fathers, and shall
give it thee, 12.That thou shalt set apart unto the LORD all that openeth
the matrix, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou hast;
the males shall be the LORD'S. 13.And every firstling of an ass thou shalt
redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break
his neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem.
14.And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What
is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought
us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage: 15.And it came to pass, when
Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the
land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast:
therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the matrix, being males;
but all the firstborn of my children I redeem. 16.And it shall be for a token
upon thine hand, and for frontlets between thine eyes: for by strength of
hand the LORD brought us forth out of Egypt. 17.And it came to pass, when
Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the
land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest per
adventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:
18.But God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the
Red sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of Egypt.
19.And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the
children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up
my bones away hence with you. 20.And they took their journey from Succoth, and
encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness. 21.And the LORD went before
them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a
pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: 22.He took not away
the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before
the people.

Exodus 14:1-31 KJV 1.And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2.Speak unto the
children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pihahiroth, between Migdol
and the sea, over against Baalzephon: before it shall ye encamp by the sea.
3.For Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel, They are entangled in the land,
the wilderness hath shut them in. 4.And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, that he
shall follow after them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host;
that the Egyptians may know that I am the LORD. And they did so. 5.And it was told
the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants
was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have
let Israel go from serving us? 6.And he made ready his chariot, and took his people
with him: 7.And he took six hundred chosen chariots, and all the chariots of Egypt,
and captains over every one of them. 8.And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh
king of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of Israel
went out with an high hand. 9.But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses
and chariots of Pharaoh, and his horsemen, and his army, and overtook them encamping
by the sea, beside Pihahiroth, before Baalzephon. 10.And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the
children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them;
and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.
11.And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us
away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us
forth out of Egypt? 12.Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying,
Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve
the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness. 13.And Moses said unto the
people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will
shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again
no more for ever. 14.The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. 15.And
the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of
Israel, that they go forward: 16.But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand
over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through
the midst of the sea. 17.And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and
they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host,
upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen. 18.And the Egyptians shall know that I am the
LORD, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
19.And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind
them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them:
20.And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud
and darkness to them, but it gave light by night to these: so that the one came not near
the other all the night. 21.And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD
caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land,
and the waters were divided. 22.And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea
upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their
left. 23.And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even
all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen. 24.And it came to pass, that in the
morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and
of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians, 25.And took off their chariot wheels,
that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel;
for the LORD fighteth for them against the Egyptians. 26.And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch
out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their
chariots, and upon their horsemen. 27.And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and
the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against
it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea. 28.And the waters returned,
and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea
after them; there remained not so much as one of them. 29.But the children of Israel walked
upon dry land in the midst of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand,
and on their left. 30.Thus the LORD saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians;
and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore. 31.And Israel saw that great work which
the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his
servant Moses.

THIS SERMON WAS TAKEN FROM EXODUS 13:17-18 BUT FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT MIGHT NOT KNOW THE COMPLETE
STORY THIS IS THE REASON I GAVE YOU THE TWO CHAPTERS.

HAVING FAITH IN THE FARSIDE OF THE RED SEA.
WE ARE FAR FROM THE SAFE SIDE. NO WAY FOR ESCAPE.

REASONS WE SHOULD TRUST GOD ON THE FARSIDE.

1)For what God has done in the past.
Slavery from the past and being delivered.
God chose a baby that was saved from the Nile River. This was Moses.
Exodus 2:10 KJV 10.And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became
her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.
Exodus 1:22 KJV 22.And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall
cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.
So Moses was spared.
Exodus 3:2-5 KJV 2.And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst
of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.
3.And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.
4.And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush,
and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I. 5.And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes
from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
Exodus 3:9-10 KJV 9.Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and
I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. 10.Come now therefore, and I
will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of
Egypt.
So this was the calling for Moses to go and do according to the Lord. This didn't happen overnight.
Moses ask for Pharaoh, to let my people go. The Lord had a hedge of protection put around Moses.
Pharaoh was a very powerful man. The blood on the door post was protection from the death Angel.
They wanted them to leave.
If you are a Christian then God has delivered you from slavery.
We are prisoners until Jesus delivers us.
Romans 10:9 KJV 9.That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in
thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord.
Romans 10:13 KJV 13.For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Only Jesus delivers you from sin.
Romans 5:1 KJV 1.Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus
Christ:
Romans 8:1-2 KJV 1.There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who
walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2.For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus
hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

2)Trust God on farside of the sea.
Exodus 13:21-22 KJV And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way;
and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: 22.He took not away the
pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
God was with them around the clock.
Matthew 28:19-20  KJV 19.Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20.Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded
you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.  
Never to leave us day or night.
Malachi 3:6 KJV 6.For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
True today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 KJV 8.Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

DON'T WE ALWAYS ASK THE QUESTION, WHY THIS OR WHY THAT?
Isaiah 55:8 KJV 8.For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
He is not affected by sin

3)Reasons we should trust and thank Him on the farside.
Thank Him and praise Him on the farside of the sea.
Before they complained.
Exodus 14:10-14 KJV 10.And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and,
behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried
out unto the LORD. 11.And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken
us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt?
12.Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the
Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.
13.And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he
will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
14.The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Move on.
It takes trust to move on.
Faith and action.
All of us have Red Seas.
Philippians 1:21 KJV 21.For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Psalms 23:4 KJV 4.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
We have to thank Jesus for everything.
Psalms 100:4 KJV 4.Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him,
and bless his name.
Not on the deliverance but on the farside.
We need to praise Him on the other side.
The Red Sea of bitterness of anger. You have to pass through it.

THIS SERMON HIT CLOSE TO MY PASTOR'S HEART WITH HIS FAMILY. IT ALSO DID WITH ME.

THER CHRISTIANS, AND PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME.

 

 

DEMANDS OF THE MINISTRY

2 Corinthians 4:1-4 KJV 1.Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2.But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
3.But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4.In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Romans 3:20 KJV 20.Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

HERE ON EARTH, YOU CAN HAVE LIFE.
YOU WILL NEVER HAVE FULL AND ABUNDANT LIFE UNTIL YOU HAVE CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOUR.

Ephesians 2:10 KJV 10.For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

1)Demands perserverance.
Do not lose heart and don't give up.
We have this ministry because of God's ministry.
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 5:8 KJV 8.But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
You cannot straighten up your life on your own.
Romans 3:10-12 KJV 10.As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
11.There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
12.They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Reasons not to lose heart is God's mercy, freedom, and life.
How can we quit on God who has done so much for us.
1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV 58.Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
James 1:12 KJV 12.Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

2)Demands honesty and integrity.
Romans 6:11 KJV 11.Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Hebrews 12:1 KJV 1.Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Do not use deception, be open and honest.
Galatains 5:16 KJV 16.This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Ephesians 4:1 KJV 1.I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Don't distort the Word of God.
The minister is the spokesman.
Matthew 24:35 KJV 35.Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Deuteronomy 4:2. KJV 2.Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
Send forth the truth plainly.
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 KJV 1.And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
2.For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
3.And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
4.And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
5.That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

3)Openness.
Never to preach around the edges of the gospel.
Holiness demands judgement.
You need to come to Jesus just as you are. He will straighten out your life by teaching you what you need to do in your life. The Bible is your guide and pray.
Some people have turned their backs on God. They are focused on the world.
God of this age is the devil.
Genesis 3:5-6 KJV 5.For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
6.And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
Satan appeals to our sinful nature. He trys to blind us from Christ.
The truth is that he is a lier, murderer and imposter.
John 8:44 KJV 44.Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 KJV 13.For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
14.And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
15.Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
Only the light can make the darkness flee.
JESUS CHANGES YOU PERMANTLY.
REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS NEAR.

 

 

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

John 17 KJV 1.These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:
2.As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
3.And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
4.I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
5.And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
6.I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.
7.Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee.
8.For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.
9.I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
10.And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.
11.And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.
12.While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
13.And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
14.I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
15.I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
16.They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
17.Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
18.As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
19.And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
20.Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
21.That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
22.And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
23.I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
24.Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
25.O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
26.And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

1)JESUS CHRIST PURPOSE
John 3:16 KJV 16.For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
HE DIED FOR ALL OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE SINS.
HE CAME TO SHOW US A BETTER WAY OF LIFE.
BELIEVING IN JESUS CHRIST AND BECOMING ONE OF HIS CHILDREN GIVES YOU ETERNAL LIFE.
JESUS WANTS ALL TO COME TO HIM.

2)DISCIPLES PURPOSE
Verse 10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.
Being a disciple of Christ is anyone that has excepted Jesus Christ as their Saviour.
Verses 14-18 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
15.I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
16.They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
17.Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
18.As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
Christians are disciples.
WHEN JESUS WENT TO HEAVEN HIS DISCIPLES WERE LEFT HERE TO SPREAD THE WORD OF JESUS CHRIST BIRTH, DEATH AND RESURRECTION.
THESE DISCIPLES SUFFERED AND DIED FOR THEIR BELIEF IN JESUS CHRIST.
Verses 20-26 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
21.That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
22.And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
23.I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
24.Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
25.O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
26.And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
TODAY CHRISTIANS ARE SUFFERING AND BEING PUT TO DEATH FOR BELIEVING IN JESUS CHRIST AND SPREADING HIS WORD.
Look at verses 21-22 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST ARE THE FOURTH PART. IT IS SO IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN TO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE A CALLING OF SOME KIND TO GIVE TO THE WORLD ABOUT ETERNAL LIFE.

 

 

A WITNESS FOR CHRIST

JOHN THE BAPTIST

John 1:19-29 KJV 19.And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent
priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? 20.And he
confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. 21.And
they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not.
Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. 22.Then said they unto him,
Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest
thou of thyself? 23.He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness,
Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. 24.And they
which were sent were of the Pharisees. 25.And they asked him, and said unto
him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither
that prophet? 26.John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there
standeth one among you, whom ye know not; 27.He it is, who coming after me
is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
28.These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.
29.The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb
of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

JOHN THE BAPTIST CAME BEFORE JESUS. HE WAS BAPTIZING AND IT WAS OF WATER.

John 3:5 KJV 5.Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be
born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

JESUS CAME SO WE COULD BE BAPTIZED IN THE HOLY SPIRIT.
 
1)I am not the Christ. In verse 20, John The Baptist confessed, and denied not;
but confessed, he was not the Christ.
They were asking John The Baptist was he the Christ, Messiah, or the Anointed one.
Are you Elisha? They ask.
Are you the prophet?
Moses talked of the coming of the Saviour and to beware of others that will not be.
Deuteronomy 18:15 KJV 15.Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's
clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Exodus 3:11 KJV 11.And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh,
and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?
Moses ask, who am I? Moses was the meekest man.
1 Corinthians 15:9 KJV 9.For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be
called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

2)John knew who he was.
Verse 22.For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
Verse 23.But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are
Christ's at his coming.
Reason God sent John The Baptist it was cause the people had molded ideas to lead them to
heaven. Nothing has changed from then and now.
With peace through Jesus Christ you should love others.
Luke 3:3 KJV 3.And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of
repentance for the remission of sins;
You go the straight way.
One way to good repentance.
Trusting in God and go His way.
Acts 3:19 KJV 19.Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out,
when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

3)Baptism is symbolic.
Verse 24.And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.
Verse 25.And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not
that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
Verse 26.John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you,
whom ye know not;
Keep your eyes on Him.
Devil looks attractive and it will hurt you.
Verse 29.The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God,
which taketh away the sin of the world.
Until you realize salvation is in Jesus Christ you have no help.
John 10:10 KJV 10.The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:
I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
What am I here for? This a question we all ask from time to time.
There is no hope in this life without Jesus Christ.
John 14:6 KJV 6.Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me.
1 Timothy 2:15 KJV 15.Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue
in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
Acts 4:12 KJV 12.Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under
heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
1 John 5:12 KJV 12. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath
not life.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children
of God:

 

ADOPT AN ATTITUDE OF A SERVANT

Matthew 26:28 - KJV 28.For this is my blood of the New Testament,
which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

The greatest is the least.
Glorify God
I Peter 2 - KJV - 1.Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all
guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings.
2.As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye
may grow thereby: 3.If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is
gracious. 4.To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed
indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious. 5.Ye also, as
lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood,
to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
6.Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in
Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on
him shall not be confounded. 7.Unto you therefore which believe he is
precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the
builders disallowed. the same is made the head of the corner. 8.And
a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble
at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
9.But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation,
a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who
hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10.Which in
time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had
not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 11.Dearly beloved, I
beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which
war against the soul; 12.Having your conversation honest among the
Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may
by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of
visitation. 13.Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's
sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14.Or unto governors, as
unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for
the praise of them that do well. 15.For so is the will of God, that with
well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 16.As free,
and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants
of God. 17.Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
18,Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good
and gentle, but also to the froward. 19.For this is thankworthy, if a man
for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 20.For what
glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it
patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently,
this is acceptable with God. 21.For even hereunto were ye called: because
Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his
steps: 22.Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23.Who, when
he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but
committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 24.Who his own self bare
our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should
live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 25.For ye were as
sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your
souls.

Work like God was there.
John 14:15-17 - KJV 15:If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16.And I will
pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide
with you for ever; 17.Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive,
because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth
with you, and shall be in you.
Presence of God is with you.
Hebrews 3:14 - KJV For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning
of our confidence steadfast unto the end;

See Jesus as your boss.
You are serving Jesus.
2 Corinthians 8:9 - KJV For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that,
though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his
poverty might be rich.
Romans 5:8 - KJV 8.But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were
yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Value others in the work place.
Romans 13:8 - KJV 8.Owe no man any thing, but to love one another hath fulfilled
the law.
Philippians 2:3-4 - KJV 3.Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in
lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4.Look not every
man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Galatians 2:3 - KJV 2.But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was
compelled to be circumcised:

Remember your reward is due.
1 Timothy 6:17-19 - KJV 17.Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be
not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth
us richly all things to enjoy; 18.That they do good, that they be rich in good
works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19.Laying up in store for
themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on
eternal life.
Give your all you can talk to the Lord and you don't have to be ashamed.
Luke 19:10 = KJV 10.For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was
lost.

 

BEHAVIOUR

LUKE 17:1-6 KJV 1.Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
2.It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
3.Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
4.And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
5.And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
6.And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

BAD BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS CHILDREN IN GOD'S EYES IS OFFENCIVE.
Verse 1&2 1.Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! 2.It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
IN THESES VERSES THE LORD IS EXPRESSING HOW IMPORTANT IT IS THAT NO ONE SHOULD OFFEND

LITTLE CHILDREN. SO MANY CHILDREN ARE GOING THROUGH A LOT OF TERRIBLE THINGS IN THEIR

LIVES. THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND ALL THAT IS HAPPENING TO THEM BUT THEY ARE CRYING OUT FOR

HELP THAT A LOT DO NOT GET.

Verse 3&4 3.Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4.And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgivehim.

SO HERE WE ARE AND SOMEONE HAS TRESPASSED AGAINST US AND THE LORD EXPECTS US TO FORGIVE

THEM IF THEY HAVE REPENTED OF THEIR WRONG DOINGS. IM SURE THERE ARE A LOT OF US THAT MIGHT

NOT QUICK TO DO SO. HOW MANY TIMES DO WE OFFEND THE LORD WITH OUR WRONG DOINGS ALL DAY LONG.

HE FORGIVES US AND FORGETS. CAN YOU FORGIVE AND FORGET.
 
Verse 5&6 5.And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increse our faith. 6.And the Lord said, If
ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou lucked
up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
DID YOU UNDERSTAND THIS READING OF FAITH AND HOW POWERFUL IT IS?
HOPE-LOVE-FAITH
THESE ARE ALL POWERFUL WORDS. IF WE COULD JUST HAVE THE FAITH WE NEED TO, LOOK WHAT ALL WE
COULD DO. SO PRACTICE GOOD BEHAVIOUR AND HAVE FAITH IN WHAT GOOD COULD COME OUT OF BOTH.

 

BETTING ON THE COMING

1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 & 5:1-3 KJV
13.But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethern,
concerning them which are sleeping, that ye sorrow not,
even as others which have no hope. 14.For if we believe
that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which
sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15.For this we
say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are
alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not
prevent them which are asleep. 16.For the Lord himself
shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice
of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead
in Christ shall rise first. 17.Then we which are alive
and remain shall be caught up together with them in the
clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever
be with the Lord. 18.Wherefore comfort one another with
these words. 5:1.But of the times and the seasons, brethern,
ye have no need that I write unto you. 2.For yourselves
know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief
in the night. 3.For when they shall say, Peace and safety;
then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon
a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

WHAT WILL BE THE NEXT THING TO COME? JESUS.
WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE? GREAT SOUNDS-LOUD COMMAND

JOHN 11:43 KJV 43.And when he thus had spoken, he cried
with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. It is a command not an assumption.

1)Trumpet call of God.
Great sounds. Saved will respond. Ultimate salvation. We
will not have to deal with the world again.

2)Great appearance.
Fulfillment.
Acts 1:10 KJV 10.And while they looked stedfastly toward
heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in
white appearl.
John 14:3 KJV 3.And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where
I am, there ye may be also.
Anticipation of this moment.
John 16:33 KJV 33.These things I have spoken unto you, that
in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have
tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

3)Great Salvation.
God looks on the heart.
Dead Christians will arise first.
2 Corinthians 5:6-8 KJV 6.Therefore we are always confident,
knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent
from the Lord. 7.For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8.We are
confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body,
and to be present with the Lord.

The living Christians will be caught up first. No Christians
will be left behind at the Rapture.

John 10:1-30 KJV 1.Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth
not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way,
the same  is a thief and a robber. 2.But he that entereth in by the
door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3.To him the porter openeth; and
the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own  sheep by name, and
leadeth them out. 4.And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth
before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5.And
a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know
not the voice of strangers. 6.This parable spake Jesus unto them: but
they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
7.Then Jesus said unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I
am the door of the sheep. 8.All that came before me are thieves and
robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9.I am the door: by me if
any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and
find pasture. 10.The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill,
and destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might
have it more abundantly. 11.I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd
giveth his life for the sheep. 12.But he that is an hireling, and not
the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and
leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth
the sheep. 13.The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth
not for the sheep. 14.I am the good shepherd, and no my sheep, and am
known of mine. 15.As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father:
and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16.And other sheep I have, which
are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my
voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. 17.Therefore doth
my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
18.No  man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power
to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have
I received of my Father. 19.There was a division therefore again among the
Jews, for the sayings. 20.And many of them said, He hath a devil, and he
is mad; why hear ye him? 21.Others said, these are not the words of him
that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind? 22.And it was
at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23.And Jesus
walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. 24.Then came the Jews round about
him, and said unto him, how long dost thou make us doubt? If thou be the
Christ, tell us plainly. 25.Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed
not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
26.But ye believe not because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
27.My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; 28.And I
give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall
any man pluck them out of my hand. 29.My Father, which gave them to me,
is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's
hand. 30.I and my Father are one.

1 Corinthians 15:49-53 KJV 49.And as we have borne the image of the earthly,
we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 50.Now this I say, brethern,
that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption
inherit incorruption. 51.Behold I shew you a mystery; we shall not all sleep,
but we shall all be changed, 52.In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at
the last trumpt: for the trumpet shall sound and the dead shall be raised
incorruptable and we shall be changed. 53.For this corruptible must put on
incorruption, and this mortal must put on imortality.

Revelation 21:27 KJV 27.And there in no wise enter into it anything that
defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they
which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

What are you betting on? Are you ready for the coming of Jesus Christ?

I am and other Christians the world over are awaiting the Rapture.

BE READY

 

BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHINGS

Colossians 2:8-10 KJV 8.Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9.For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
10.And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

REASONS WE NEED TO BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHINGS

1)Beware of worldly philosophy.
See to it that no one takes you captive in anyway.
This is anything that will take you away from a relationship with Jesus Christ.
John 8:31-32 KJV 31.Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
32.And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
All of us are in search of the truth.
You must get into the bible that is God's word and learn scriptures. These will be hidden into your heart to help you to fight against the worldly ways.
False teachings will get you to except their ideas but they will soon die off.
The world cannot provide you a way to heaven once you leave this world.
1 Corinthians 3:18-23 KJV 18.Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
19.For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the ise in their own craftiness.
20.And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
21.Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
22.Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;
23.And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
WHAT ON EARTH AM I HEAR FOR? I KNOW AND BATTLE WITH SOME OF THE WORLDLY WAYS. I ALSO KNOW HAT JESUS CHRIST IS MY SAVIOUR AND ONE DAY I WILL GET TO BE IN HIS GLORIOUS PRESENCE.
MAN NEEDS TO KNOW WHY HE IS HERE AND WHERE HE IS GOING.
The worldly things cannot penetrate God's spiritual world.
You will not be satisfied without a relationship with God.
The physical world cannot transport to the spiritual world without Jesus.

2)Jesus is the answer to reality and truth.
He is the creator of the world.
John 1:14 KJV 14.And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 1:1 KJV 1.In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Colossians 1:26-27 KJV 26.Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
27.To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
The Lord wishes to live in us.
We can have a full life now in Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-10 KJV 8.For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9.Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10.For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
WHERE ARE WE GOING?
John 3:16-18 KJV 16.For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17.For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18.He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Romans 8:9 KJV 9.But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Colossians 1:16-17 KJV 16.For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
John 10:10 KJV 10.The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

SO WHERE ARE WE GOING? WE ARE GOING TO HEAVEN IF WE KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS OUR SAVIOUR.
STAY AWAY FROM FALSE TEACHINGS. GET INTO GOD'S WORD (THE BIBLE) SO YOU WILL BE ABLE TO COME UP AGAINST THE EVILS OF THE WORLD. IF YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH A FALSE TEACHING THAT DOESN'T FOLLOW GOD'S WORD THEN STAY AWAY FROM IT. THIS COULD BE ANYTHING. STAY IN GOD'S WORD DAILY.

 

 

CHRISTIAN PARTICIPANT OF WORLDLY THINGS?

1 Corinthians 10:14-33 KJV 14.Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
15.I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
16.The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
17.For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
18.Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
19.What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?
20.But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
21.Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.
22.Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
23.All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
24.Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.
25.Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
26.For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.
27.If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
28.But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof:
29.Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience?
30.For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?
31.Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
32.Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
33.Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 11:1 KJV 1.Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Exodus 23:1-33 KJV 1.Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:
3.Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.
4.If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
5.If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.
6.Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.
7.Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
8.And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
9.Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
10.And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof:
11.But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard.
12.Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.
13.And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
14.Three times thou shalt keep a feast unto me in the year.
15.Thou shalt keep the feast of unleavened bread: (thou shalt eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded thee, in the time appointed of the month Abib; for in it thou camest out from Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty:)
16.And the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy labours, which thou hast sown in the field: and the feast of ingathering, which is in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in thy labours out of the field.
17.Three times in the year all thy males shall appear before the Lord GOD.
18.Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leavened bread; neither shall the fat of my sacrifice remain until the morning.
19.The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.
20.Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.
21.Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.
22.But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.
23.For mine Angel shall go before thee, and bring thee in unto the Amorites, and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites: and I will cut them off.
24.Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.
25.And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.
26.There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.
27.I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee.
28.And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee.
29.I will not drive them out from before thee in one year; lest the land become desolate, and the beast of the field multiply against thee.
30.By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land.
31.And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.
32.Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.
33.They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee sin against me: for if thou serve their gods, it will surely be a snare unto thee.

1)Flee idolitry.
I BELIEVE THESE SCRIPTURES SHOULD LET US KNOW THAT WE SHOULD HAVE NO OTHER gods BEFORE US.
IF WE DO NOT WORSHIP THE LIVING GOD, THEN WE ARE FAILING TO HAVE A RIGHT RELATIONSHIP.
RUN FROM IDOLS AND RUN TO GOD.
Acts 3:19 KJV 19.Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
WE AS CHRISTIANS ARE ALSO FACED WITH THESE ISSUES EVERYDAY OF OUR LIVES. WE HAVE TO GUARD AGAINST THINGS IN OUR LIVES FROM BEING MORE IMPORTANT THAN GOD. AS A CHRISTIAN WE REPENT AND NEED TO TURN BACK TO THE LORD TO GET BACK ON TRACK. PRAYING DAILY, READING GOD'S WORD DAILY, AND SEEKING COUNCELING FROM A PASTOR OR ANOTHER CHRISTIAN WE TRUST.
THE DEVIL ALWAYS HAS SOMETHING WAITING OUT THERE FOR YOU THAT IS MORE INTERESTING THAT HE CAN CAUSE YOU TO STUMPLE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, YOU HAVE TO TURN TO GOD AND NOT THE DEVIL.

2)Does participating in worldy functions identify you?
SO YOU HAVE GOTTEN AWAY FROM THE LORD AND WORSHIP HAS BECOME MEANINGLESS TO YOU.
YOU PARTICIPATE IN LORD'S SUPPER BECAUSE YOU SHOULD. IF AN IDOL IS REALLY NOTHING TO US, IT WILL EVENTUAELLY CONSUME US.
Ephesians 6:12 KJV 12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
BATTLE IS BETWEEN THE RULERS OF THE DARK WORLD.
2 Corinthians 11:14-15 KJV 14.And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
15.Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
THE DEVIL APPEARS AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT.
SHINING ONE. IN THE GARDEN he WAS ENTICING.
EXPECT THE DEVIL TO LOOK GOOD.
IT WILL CONDEM YOU. YOU CAN'T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS.
Matthew 12:30 KJV 30.He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.
DO NOT PROVOKE THE LORD.
Hebrews 4:13 KJV 13.Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Deuteronomy 4:23-24 KJV 23.Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, or the likeness of any thing, which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee.
24.For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.
Deuteronomy 6:15 KJV 15.(For the LORD thy God is a jealous God among you) lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.
1 John 1:9 KJV 9.If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

3)Lawful acts permissable, is it beneficial and constructive.
HOW WILL IT AFFECT OTHERS.
WE SHOULD NOT CAUSE ANYONE TO STUMBLE FROM COMING TO THE LORD.
WATCH YOURSELF WITH CHILDREN.
DOES IT VIOLATE OUR CONCIOUS.
WE HAVE THE HOLY SPIRIT WHICH LETS US AS CHRISTIANS KNOW THINGS ARE WRONG.
SOME NON-CHRISTIANS HAVE A CONCIOUS BUT NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT.
Romans 14:13 KJV 13.Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
Romans 15:13-17 KJV 13.Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
14.And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
15.Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,
16.That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
17.I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
Romans 14:21 KJV 21.It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

CONCLUSION: DOES WHAT YOU ARE DOING GLORIFY THE LORD.
OUR PURPOSES ARE. 2 Corinthians 5:20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
WE AS CHRISTIANS ARE THE LIGHT OF THE LORD'S.
OTHERS ARE OUR PRIORITY FOR CHRIST.
2 Corinthians 8:9 KJV 9.For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
FOLLOW CHRIST.
DOES WHAT WE DO GLORIFY GOD, THEN DO IT.
IF NOT THEN DON'T DO IT.

 

DELIVERANCE FROM FEAR

John 6:16-21 KJV 16.And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, 17 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.  18 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. 19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. 20 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. 21 Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

CAUSES FOR FEAR

1)Being in the dark.
Spiritual darkness you can't see what is ahead.
2 Corinthians 4:4 KJV 4.In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Instant fear can cause you to give up hope.
When you are in fear and hopeless.

2)Being without Jesus.
Ephesians 2:12 KJV 12.That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
Without Jesus you have only yourself to rely on.
Galatians 6:3 KJV 3.For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

3)Being caught in unexpected difficulties.
We are in rough waters.
Death will be unexpected for most of us.

4)Being confronted by Jesus.
John 1:5 KJV 5.And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

WHY WOULD PEOPLE BE TERRIFIED OF JESUS

1)What is He going to require for me to give up in my life?

2)What are others going to think?

WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO FEAR

Jesus is the answer to fear.
Faith comes from hearing.
Person has to take Christ into their life.
Jesus gives them strength.
Fix your eyes on Jesus.
Ephesians 2:14 KJV 14.For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
You need peace and calm.
Fear will overwhelm you.
You can take back the contro.
If Jesus is in your boat, don't take back the steering wheel.
The danger will be if you take back your life and then be back in control.
Person has to takeChrist into your life.

 

DICIPLINE REQUIRED

1 Corinthians 9:25-27 KJV 25.And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
26.I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
27.But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

Colossians 3:23 KJV 23.And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

WINNER FOR CHRIST

1)Strict discipline is required.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 KJV 19.What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
20.For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
YOU ARE CALLED OF GOD
Romans 12:1 KJV 1.I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
SPIRITUAL ACT OF WORSHIP

2)Control of mind.
Romans 12:2 KJV 2.And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
RENEWING OF YOUR MIND
Romans 8:5-7 KJV 5.For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6.For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7.Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 KJV 3.For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4.(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5.Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
MIND HAS TO BE CONTROLLED OR THE BODY WILL BE DEAD IN ITS TRACKS.
MIND WANTS TO QUIT IF YOU DON'T OVERCOME.
WINNER, THAT IS A SIGNAL TO BEGIN. ANYBODY THAT DOESN'T THINK WINNING IS IMPORTANT THEN YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BIBLE. WINNING WALK WITH THE LORD.

3)Believers for the Lord, runs for winning souls for Jesus.
We get a crown forever.
2 Timothy 4:7 KJV 7.I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
James 1:12 KJV 12.Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
We as Christians will lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus.

4)Run and fight without distraction.
Focus on the finish line. Don't let distractions get in the way. Cannot glance away in the middle of the contest. The contest is fighting against the devil.
Devil is trying to distract us. Fix your eyes on Jesus.

5)Hipocrites will not be tolerated.
Matthew 7: 21-23 KJV 21.Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22.Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23.And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Are we a slave to sinful nature or slave to the Spiritual nature. Either you overcome sinful nature or it will overcome you.
Galatians 5:16-24 KJV 16.This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17.For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18.But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
19.Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20.Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21.Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22.But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23.Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
24.And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
Eternal security comes from Christ Jesus only.
2 Timothy 1:11-12 KJV 11.Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
12.For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Romans 8:35-39 KJV 35.Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36.As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
37.Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38.For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39.Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:16-17 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17.And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Romans 8:9 KJV 9.But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 KJV 21.Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
22.Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
John 10:27-29 KJV 27.My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28.And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
29.My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

CONCLUSION: BEING A WINNER IN A CHRISTIAN WALK, MATCHES YOUR TALK OR IS WORTHLESS. HYPOCRACY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED BY GOD. YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE A STUMBLING BLOCK TO OTHERS. SO WINNING FOR THE LORD IS WHAT WE AS CHRISTIANS SHOULD STRIVE TO DO DAILY. DON'T JUST STAND BY AND NOT BE PREPARED. GET IN THE WORD OF THE BIBLE AND BE WINNERS FOR JESUS.

 

 

DO YOU NEED YOUR THIRST QUENCHED TODAY?

ISAIAH 55:1-7 KJV 1.Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the
waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come,
buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2.Wherefore do ye
spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that
which satisfieth not? hearken dilligently unto me, and eat ye that
which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 3.Incline
your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will
make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
4.Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and
commander to the people. 5.Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou
knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because
of the Lord thy God, and for Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified
thee. 6.Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while
he is near: 7.Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man
his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy
upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

GOD'S ADVICE TO THIRST.

1)Come to God for the living water.
John 4:10 KJV 10.Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the
gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou
wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

2)Waters, wine, and milk.
Waters-Is everything
John 4:13-14 KJV 13.Jesus answered and said unto her; Whosoever drinketh
of this water shall thirst again: 14.But whosoever drinketh of the water
that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that shall give
him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Wine-symbol of joy
Milk-growth and development
1 Peter 2:2 KJV 2.As newborn babies, desire the sincere milk of the word,
that ye may grow thereby:
Hebrews 5:12 KJV 12.For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have
need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles
of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

3)Don't waste time on things that do not satisfy.
Ecclesiastes 5:10 KJV 10.He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with
silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

4)Seperation from God. Come while there is time. Come while He is there.
Genesis 6:3 KJV 3.And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive
with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and
twenty years.
John 6:44 KJV 44.No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent
me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Proverbs 29:1 KJV 1.He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall
suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

The worlds menu might be tasty, but will never quench your thirst.

Will you detour off your road and exit to the Lord?

I did and as the pastor of my parent's church had a revival, I could hear
the Lord saying to me "I will not knock upon the door of your heart anymore."
See at 8 years old, I walked the aisle and was baptized. Then again my dad
was witnessing to my brother and I walked the aisle again and was baptized.
Then at the age of 40 years in my living room, I fell on my knees and ask the
Lord to be the Lord of my life. It wasn't until two years after that when I
was in this revival that I knew it was time to make a profession of faith.
The Lord did not give up on me. He stayed with me all those years of waiting
for me to take His hand. Why don't you let Him take your hand and let Him
be Lord of your life.

 

FASHION

EPHESIANS 6:10-18 KJV 10.Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.  17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

BEING FASHION CONSCIOUS

FASHION TIPS

1)Be strong in the Lord.
Verse 10 says, Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might,
Not of your own strength,
Proverbs 16:18 KJV 18.Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Galatians 6:3 KJV 3.For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
Don't under estimate the enemy we are up against. This enemy has a tremendous success rate.
Romans 3:23 KJV 23.For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

2)We need the full armour of God.
Verse 11. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
The part in your life that is unprotected is the part he is going to strike. Your weakness.

3)Our struggle is not against a physical enemy that fights fair.
Verse 12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Our struggle is not against people but people fighting people. It is spiritual forces that we fight up against. we don't want to be destroyed by friendly fire.

4)It takes the full armour to stand your ground. We have to have it all.
Verse 13 says; wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

GOD'S ARMOUR
1)BELT OF TRUTH
VERSE 14 SAYS; STAND THEREFORE, HAVING YOUR LOINS GIRT ALONG WITH TRUTH, AND HAVING ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS.
JOHN 8:44 KJV 44.Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
John 8:31-32 KJV 31.Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32.And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
2)BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IN PLACE.
Romans 3:20 KJV 20.Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:22 KJV 22.Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Hebrews 12:2 KJV 2.Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Keep our eyes on the righteousness of God. You are open to the enemy if your armour is down.
Hebrews 12:3 KJV 3.For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Right standing with God and a relationship.
Romans 5:1 KJV 1.Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
3)Readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
Verse 15 says; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Are you at peace with God? Share the gospel of God to others.
Matthews 28:19-20 KJV 19.Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
If the enemy keeps you from moving the kingdom of God, then you have not grown as a Christian.
4)Shield of faith.
Verse 16 says; Above all, take the shield of faith, wherewith we shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Faith grows when you are askerd to do something for Gofd and you trust Him and you do it. You have to exercise your faith. Faith and action.
Hebrews 11:5 KJV 5.By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
Romans 5:1 KJV 1.Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
5)Helmet of salvation.
The head has to act right.
Revelation 12:11 KJV 11.And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Greatest enemy is death.
Can you testify that one day you will meet Jesus?
1 John 5:10 KJV 10.He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
6)Sword of the Spirit.
Hebrews 4:12 KJV 12.For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Romans 10:17 KJV 17.So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Isaiah 55:10-11 KJV 10.For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
Shield of faith is in place.
Got to know it to use it.
Deuteronomy 8:3 KJV 3.And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.
Matthew 4:1-10 (Temptation of Jesus Christ) KJV 1.Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
HOW CAN WE EXPECT CAPTIVES TO BE FREE?
ROMANS 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
ROMANS 10:9 KJ 9.That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
ROMANS 10:13 KJV 13.For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
ROMANS 3:23 KJV 23.For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
7)Prayers.
Prayer is most important cause it invites God into our battles.
Ephesians 6:18 KJV 18.Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV 17.Pray without ceasing.
Philippians 4:6-7 KJV 6.Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7.And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 3:12 KJV 12.For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
PRAYERLESSNESS-SAYS I'VE GOT THIS
GOD'S POWER AND PEOPLE POWER
DON'T FIGHT THE BATTLE. LET GOD FIGHT IT.
John 16:33 KJV 33.These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
John 15:5 KJV 5.I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

CONCLUSION:
ARE YOU FULLY DRESSED FOR THE BATTLE. ALL PARTS OF BATTLE ARE THEY AVAILABLE?
YOU HAVE TO PUT THEM ON.

 

FATHER'S DAY SERMON

Psalms 68:4-6 KJV 4.Sing unto God, sing praises to his name:
extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and
rejoice before him. 5.A father of the fatherless, and a judge
of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. 6.God setteth
the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound
with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

Verse 5.A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows,
is God in his holy habitation. This is important. God is a
fabulous father. God is an example of a good father.

1)Father to the fatherless.
Sacrifice is a fabulous father.
Support of your children.
Importance of discipline.
There is no perfect father but God.
God wants to be your father.
Ephesians 1:5 KJV 5.Having predestinated us unto the adoption
of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good
pleasure of his will,
Adopted children have same rights as natural born children.

2)His specialty is for the underdog.
Widows and orphans.
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and by him
all things consist.
1 John 4:4 KJV 4.Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome
them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the
world.

3)Heavenly Father is in His Holy dwelling.
Dwells in you if you are filled with the HOly Spirit. The Holy
Spirit fills you at your salvation.
Romans 8:9-16 KJV 9.But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit,
if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not
the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10.And if Christ be in you,
the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of
righteousness. 11.But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from
the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall
also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
12.Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after
the flesh. 13.For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye
through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
14.For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye
have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the
children of God:
Everything I face I can have my Heavenly Father. No earthly father can't
be here for you. We are mortal.

Conclusion:
Very best fathers make mistakes. We are all sinners. Either saved sinners
or unsaved sinners.
Exodus 20:12 KJV 12.Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be
long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
One day you will realize how hard it was on your father if he did not do
like he should have or you might thought he should have.

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS EVEN UNTO THE END OF THE EARTH.

 

FOOTHOLDS TO CLIMB BY

2 Peter 1:3 KJV 3.According as his divine power hath given unto
us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the
knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

AS BELIEVERS IT'S AN UP HILL CLIMB.
DEVIL CAN STEAL YOUR WITNESS.

1)Climbing takes effort.
God is enough.
1st-step is faith.
Colossians 3:23 KJV 23.And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as
to the Lord, and not unto men.

WORK AFTER COME TO CHRIST
James 2:17 KJV 17.Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead,
being alone.
Faith in action-forward.
Goodness, love, and faithfulness.
Principle of knowing God better
Joshua 1:8 KJV 8.This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth;
but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe
to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make
thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good sucess.
Grow in His teachings.
Be alert.

2)Can't stay where we are and be where God wants us to be.
We are in training.

3)If we don't reach the summit then it is our own fault.
Colossians 1:18 KJV 18.And he is the head of the body, the church: who is
the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might
have the preeminence.
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

LIVE FOR JESUS
YOU HAVE THE POWER
John 10:10 KJV 10.The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to
destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it
more abundantly.

CONCLUSION
CLIMB MOUNTAIN ONE STEP AT A TIME.
IF YOU ARE SAVED THEN YOU ARE NOT UNWORTHY.
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.

 

GOD AND SUFFERING

WE HAVE ALL ASK IN OUR TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS, AND SUFFERING THE QUESTION OF "WHY ME?"

2 Corinthians 1:3-11 KJV 3.Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
4.Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
5.For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
6.And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
7.And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE IN THIS WORLD.

John 16:1-33 KJV 1.These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
2.They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
3.And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
4.But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
5.But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
6.But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
7.Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
8.And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
9.Of sin, because they believe not on me;
10.Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
11.Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
12.I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13.Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14.He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
15.All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
16.A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
17.Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
18.They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
19.Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
20.Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
21.A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
22.And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
23.And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
24.Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
25.These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
26.At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
27.For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
28.I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
29.His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
30.Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
31.Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
32.Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
33.These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

1)God is the Father of compassion and comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:3 KJV 3.Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
All hell will come against you, when you are in God's will.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Do not be afraid to follow His Will because His Spirit is with you.
The Spirit convicts you to not go bad again. He walks beside us for comfort and compassion.
Romans 5:8 KJV 8.But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
John 3:16 KJV 16.For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Ephesians 2:4-7 KJV 4.But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5.Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
6.And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7.That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Lamentations 3:22 KJV 22.It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
SEE HOW MUCH HE LOVES US FROM CREATION.

2)God comforts us so that we can be comfortors.
2 Corinthians 1:4 KJV 4.Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
We do not have to bear the sufferings alone. We need to be a testimony to others. God encourages us to encourage others.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 KJV 11.Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
Get out and share your testimony or feelings to others and how Jesus has helped you through your sufferings.

3)God provides more than enough comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:5 KJV 5.For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
The Lord is familiar with sufferings.
Hebrews 2:16-18 KJV 16.For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
17.Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
18.For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Hebrews 4:15-16 KJV 15.For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16.Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
We are covered by His Blood.
God of compassion.

4)Uses suffering to stir up others.
2 Corinthians 1:6-7 KJV 6.And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
7.And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.
Our first reponse is to have feel sorry for ourselfs and blame anyone including God.
Testify to what is going on in our lives as Christians and tell of God's comfort and compassion to help encourage others to come to Jesus Christ.

A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD TODAY. I'M SO GLAD THAT I WENT TO MY CHURCH TONIGHT. I WENT TO WORSHIP THE LORD AND RECEIVED THIS SERMON TONIGHT THAT HAS HELPED ME IN MY SUFFERING AND STRUGGLES NOW.

 

GOD'S FACEBOOK PAGE

Matthew 6:9-13 KJV 9.After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is
in heaven. 11.Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the
glory, for ever. Amen.

GOD'S FACEBOOK PAGE IS PRIVATE AND HOLY PLACE

Phillipians 4:6 KJV 6.Be careful for nothing; but in every
thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known unto God.
1 Thessalonians 5:13 KJV 13.And to esteem them very highly
in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
 
PRAY CONTINUALLY.
GREATEST BATTLES ARE FOUGHT THROUGH PRAYER.
FOR PRAYER THE MOST DIFFICULT TIME IN YOUR LIFE IS TO FIND
PRIVATE TIME WITH THE LORD.

1)LACK OF RESPECT FOR GOD. HOW CAN WE LOSE RESPECT FOR GOD?
Hebrews 11:1 KJV 1.Now faith is the substance of things hoped
for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:6 KJV 6.But without faith it is impossible to please
him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that
he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
FAITH 100% IF GOD CALLS YOU TO DO SOMETHING FOR HIM.
WHEN WE CLICK ON HIS FACEBOOK IT IS THE BEGINNING OF HALLOWING
HIS NAME. THIS IS THE 1ST COMMANDMENT-DEUTERONOMY 5:7 KJV
7.THOU SHALT HAVE NONE OTHER gods BEFORE ME.

2)DOING OUR OWN THING INSTEAD OF HIS.
GO BACK TO MATTHEW 6:10 KJV 10.THY KINGDOM COME THY WILL BE DONE
IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.
(THE LORD'S PRAYER ESPECIALLY THIS PORTION MEANS SO MUCH TO ME.
I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND BELIEVE THAT GOD WILL HONOR MY PRAYER
CAUSE HIS INTENTIONS WERE FOR EARTH TO BE EXACTLY LIKE HEAVEN.
THERE IS A TIME WHEN, HE WILL CALL US HOME. UNTIL THEN, I WILL
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE ONES THAT I LOVE.)
Matthew 6:33 KJV 33.But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and
his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV 5.Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and
lean not unto thine own understanding. 6.In all thy ways acknowledge
him, and he shall direct thy paths.
John 3:30 KJV 3.He must increase, but I must decrease.
THE BIBLE IS GOD'S CONSTITUTION.

3)THINKING WE CAN PROVIDE FOR OURSELVES.
GO BACK TO MATTHEW 6:11 KJV 11.Give us this day our daily bread.
Luke 12:16-21 KJV 16.And he spake a parable unto them, saying,
The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because
I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18.And he said, This will
I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will
I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19.And I will say to my soul,
Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease,
eat, drink, and be merry. 20.But God said unto him, Thou fool, this
night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things
be, which thou hast provided? 21.So is he that layeth up treasure for
himself, and is not rich toward God.
Matthew 19:21 KJV 21.Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go
and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have
treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
Matthew 19:26 KJV 26.But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With
men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
WE ARE NOT IN CONTROL, GOD IS.
Proverbs 16:18 KJV 18.Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty
spirit before a fall.
Galatians 6:3 KJV 3.For if a man think himself to be something, when
he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

4)THINKING YOU CAN GET FORGIVENESS WITHOUT FORGIVING.
GO BACK TO MATTHEW 6:12 KJV 12.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive
our debtors.(IT'S EASY TO ASK GOD TO FORGIVE US OF OUR SINS BUT WE ARE
NOT SO QUICK TO FORGIVE OTHERS. I BELIEVE IT IS BECAUSE WE ARE AFRAID
OF GETTING HURT AND WE AREN'T WILLING TO GO THROUGH HURT. ESPECIALLY IF
IT IS OVER AND OVER AGAIN MAYBE WITH THE SAME PERSON. GOD FORGIVES THEM.)
THIS CANCELS OUR ACCESS TO GOD'S FACEBOOK WHEN WE DON'T FORGIVE.
NOT FORGIVING CAUSES STRIFE AND DIVISION.
Ephesians 4:32 KJV 32.And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

5)THINKING WE COULD HANDLE THE DEVIL OWN OUR OWN.
GO BACK TO MATTHEW 6:13 KJV 13.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever. Amen.
James 1:13-15 KJV 13.Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God:
for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
FLESH LEADS US TO EVIL DESIRES.
Romans 7:21-23 KJV 21.I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil
is present with me. 22.For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind,
and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV 13.There hath no temptation taken you but such as
is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted
above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape,
that ye may be able to bear it.

GOD GIVES YOU A DOOR TO GET OUT.
FLEE EVIL DESIRES.
SHOW US THE DOOR.

CONCLUSION:
Ephesians 6:18 KJV 18.Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the
Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all
saints;

 

 

 

GOD'S SPECIAL DELIVERY

2 Corinthians 9:15 - KJV Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that
not of yourselves: it is a gift of God; Not of works, lest any man
should boast.

1) It's personal. Emmanuel means - God with us.
John 1:14 - KJv And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,
(and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the
Father,) full of grace and truth.

Colossians 1:16 - KJV For by Him were all things created, that are in
heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be
thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were
created by Him, and for Him:

2) It's permanent. Everything in Heaven is eternal. Everything here is
temporary. God's assurance it keeps on giving.
Referring back to Ephesians 2:8-9
John 3:16 - KJV For God so loved the world, that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but
have everlasting life.

3) It's Himself. He gives Himself to us freely.
I Peter 3:18 - KJV For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the
just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death
in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Things we do.
1) Procrastinate - John 6:44 - No man can come to me, except the
Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last
day.
Proverbs 16:18 - KJV Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit
before a fall.
2) Stubborn person - KJV He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck,
shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

Give grace to the humble.

Conclusion - God's delivery is the best of all. Have you received God's
personal delivery?

Romans 10:9 - KJV That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,
thou shalt be saved.

Romans 10:13 - KJV For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall
be saved.

 

 

GOOD NEWS IS GOD

Nahum 1:15 KJV 15Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.
Isaiah 52:7 KJV 7.How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
Luke 2:13-14 KJV 13.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Romans 3:23 KJV 23.For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Tips for Good News.
1)Look up and not down.
If men could have solved the problems of the world don't you think, they would have fixed them?
If you focus on the world then you miss out on who created the world.

2)People are bringing good news but are you listening.
James 1:22 KJV 22.Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
It demands a response from the good news.
Proverbs 29:1 KJV 1.He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
One responded to good news on the cross. He had eternal life after accepting His good news.
Isaiah 52:7 KJV 7.How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
Luke 2:13-14 KJV 13.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Peace is what each of us needs.
You do not want to be in war with God. What is secret to finding peace?
Luke 2:14 KJV 14.Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Hebrews 4:15 KJV 15.For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

CONCLUSION
Looking for good news.
What do you do with the good news when you have heard it.
Real peace is found in the relationship with Jesus Christ.

 

 

IMPENDING DEPARTURE OF THE WORLD

John 13:31-38 KJV 31.Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
32.If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
33.Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.
34.A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35.By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
36.Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
37.Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
38.Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.

1)Glory of the cross.
How could His death be as glorious as His death?
Ready to make a sacrifice for security of man.
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
John 10:17-18 KJV 17.Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
18.No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
God's love was perfectly demonstrated by the cross.
Jesus did not die for Himself but for us.
Romans 5:8 KJV 8.Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I
might take it again.
Our love is not conditional. In God's eyes all we have is our sins. Becoming a child of God gives us unconditional love that we should use. The old has gone and the new person has come.

2)New commandment. He will give.
Love one another.
Why is this so important?
Because there are times we disagree with others. It is easy to become critical and judgemental of others.
Galatians 6:2 KJV 2.Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
If we don't love one another like He does, it's not good.
When we love others for what we can give, it screams out the message to others.
Don't we want them to know Jesus. He gives us His love. We are Christ embassador's for Him. We have to love others as He does us.

3)Stumbling and alter loyaltly.
Jesus told Peter to love others as He does. Peter wanted to know where Jesus was going. Peter do you love me, Jesus asked three times. Then why don't you feed my sheep(people).
It is important to know your bible. God also wants you to show love for others and tell them about the plan of salvation.
He wants us to come like a little child. By faith. Simple enough for a child to understand and come to Jesus is what we should preach to everyone. Know how to tell someone to be able to get to heaven.
Don't be a stumbling block to others salvation.
If Jesus went to the cross to save others, is it too much to ask for us to love others as Jesus does.
How could Peter not realize what was the most important thing to do?
Proverbs 16:18 KJV 18.Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
1 Corinthians 10:12 KJV 12.Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
Hebrews 12:1-3 KJV 1.Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
2.Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3.For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

CONCLUSION:WE HAVE A MESSAGE, THE CROSS, AND WE HAVE A DECISION TO MAKE.
HAVE YOU COME TO CHRIST? HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED THE MESSAGE.
1 JOHN 4:19 KJV 19.We love him, because he first loved us.
JOHN 8:31-32 KJV 31.Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
32.And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
HEBREWS 9:27 KJV 27.And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

 

IMPORTANCE OF BEING WITH JESUS

Acts 4:5-13 KJV 5.And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 6. And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7. And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8. Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9. If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11.This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12.Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. 13. Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

RELATIONSHIPS

MOST IMPORTANT PERSON TO SPEND TIME IS WITH JESUS.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SPEND TIME WITH JESUS, IS YOU WILL SEE MIRACLES.

1)We see miracles.
Acts 4:6-7 KJV 6.And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
7. And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
John 14:12-14 KJV 12.Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
13.And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14.If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Romans 8:34 KJV 34.Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
John 14:15-18 KJV 15.If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16.And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17.Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

2)Boldness to answer the question.
Acts 4:7 KJV 7.And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
Have you deat with your biggest problem?
Romans 10:13 KJV 13.For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

IT DOES NOT DEPEND ON YOUR EDUCATION TO TESTIFY THAT YOU KNOW JESUS AS YOUR PERSONAL SAVIOUR. YOU TESTIMONY AND SHARING THE BIBLE WITH SOMEONE IS ALL YOU NEED.
WHAT DIFFENCE DOES IT MAKE? YOU ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS A WELL EDUCATED PERSON WITH ALL KIND OF DEGREES. THE LORD SEES US ALL THE SAME. WE COME TO HIM AS A CHILD.
1 Corinthians 15:38 KJV 38.But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
Luke 7:28 KJV 28.For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

 

 

INDULGENCE OF THE BODY

1 Corinthians 6:15-20 KJV 15.Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. 16.What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh.
17.But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.
18.Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
19.What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
20.For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.If ye love me, keep my commandments.

1)THE BODY DESIGNED TO BE A MEMBER OF CHRIST.
Verse 16.What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh.
1 Peter 3:18 KJV 18.For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
John 14:15-17 KJV 15.If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16.And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17.Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
SPIRIT OF TRUTH. HOLY SPIRIT LIVES IN US.
2 Corinthians 5:5 KJV 5.Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
Romans 8:9 KJV 9.But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
NON-CHRISTIANS DON'T KNOW WHO THE LORD IS BECAUSE HE DOESN'T LIVE IN THEM.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20 KJV 20.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
WE AS CHRISTIANS REPRESENT CHRIST AND A REAL AMBASSADOR.
WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO BE ABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS TO OTHERS ABOUT CHRIST.
HOW WE ACT IS IMPORTANT IN FRONT OF OTHERS.
A CHRISTIAN SHOULD NEVER UNIT WITH AN IMMORAL PARTNER.
THE HOLD SPIRIT IS WITH US THROUGH OUR LIFE AS A CHRISTIAN.
Ephesians 4:30 KJV 30.And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
WE DO NOT NEED TO DO THINGS THAT WILL GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT SINCE HE DWELLS WITHIN US.
GOD SAYS TO FLEE OR RUN FROM IMMORAL SEXUALITY.
GOD WILL PROVIDE A WAY FOR US TO GET OUT.
1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV 13.There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
TEMPTATION BEYOND WHAT YOU CAN DEAL WITH.
2 Timothy 2:22 KJV 22.Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
LOOK FOR THE OPEN DOOR AND RUN.

2)BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
Believers are temples of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 KJV 38.Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
WE ARE NOT OUR OWN.
WE ARE THE LORD'S.
Galatians 2:20 KJV 20.I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

3)BOUGHT AT A PRICE SO HONOR THE LORD. HE BOUGHT US.
Ephesians 1:7 KJV 7.In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
1 Peter 1:18-19 KJV 18.Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19.But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

CONCLUSION:
REGARDLESS OF OUR TALK IT IS OUR WALK WITH THE LORD AND ACTIONS DAILY.
PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW CHRIST ARE WATCHING YOUR ACTIONS.
WE NEED TO SHARE THE LORD WITH EVERYONE.
DEVIL KNOWS IF HE CAN CAPTURE OUR BODYS HE HAS US.
ONLY HOPE IS THE RENEWING OF OUR MINDS.
Romans 12:1-2 KJV 1.I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2.And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, hat ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
FILL YOUR MIND WITH THE WORDS OF CHRIST.
HOLD TO GOD'S TEACHINGS AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.

 

 

JESUS IS THE ESSENTIAL AUTHORITY

John 5:1-16 KJV 1.After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to erusalem. 2. Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3. In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. 4. For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. 5. And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. 6. When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? 7. The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. 8. Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. 9.And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath. 10. The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed. 11. He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk. 12.Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk? 13.And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place. 14. Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. 15.The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole. 16.And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.

JESUS IS NOT ANOTHER OPTION BUT THE ESSENTIAL AUTHORITY

1)Jesus chose a religious occasion to show who He is.
Jesus is focused on the new relationship.
James 1:27 KJV 27.Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
James 5:1 KJV 1.Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.
Jesus was the most religious person.
Relationship is God's definition of religion.
People don't know what you know until you care about them.

2)Jesus has authority to change your life.
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
He is before all things.
Jesus is holding this world together.
2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV 17.Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Have you been born again?
John 3:3 KJV 3.Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Religion can't change lives only a relationship with Christ.
You have got to be born again.

3)We are responsible to spread the gospel.
When we get saved from religion to a relationship with Christ our work has just begun.
This is the Great Commission to go forth and preach to all nations. People want to know when the end is going to come.
Matthew 24:14 KJV 14.And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Matthew 28:19 KJV 19.Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
John 3:16 KJV 16.For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Conclusion: Are you ready for the return of Jesus Christ?
Even the demons believe in God.
Do you want to get well?

 

 

JOURNEY WITH MOSES OUT OF EGYPT

1 Corinthians 10:1-5 KJV 1.Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
2.And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3.And did all eat the same spiritual meat;
4.And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
5.But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

1)All Israelites left Egypt and began the journey to the promise land.
They received blessings.
Exodus 13:21-22 KJV 21.And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:
22.He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
Day and night His presence was there. He does not change. He always makes His presence known.

2)How many things has HE delivered us from harm.
They were baptized into Moses of his leadership. He was like Christ in those days.
The people were following what the Lord wanted them to do.
John 1:1-2 KJV 1.In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2.The same was in the beginning with God.

3)The displeasure of God.
Verse 5.But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
Promise land was like a type of Heaven.
Exodus 12:37 KJV 37.And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children.How many remained faithful?
How many remained were scattered and perished?

ONLY TWO ENTERED THE PROMISELAND
NOT EVERYONE GETS THE REAL DEAL. YOU CAN BE IN THE MIDST BUT NOT KNOW HIM AS YOUR SAVIOUR.
Matthew 7:21-23 KJV 21.Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22.Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23.And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matthew 7:13-14 KJV 13.Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14.Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

CONCLUSION:READ THE BOOK OF EXODUS
YOU WILL FIND IT ON THIS WEBSITE WHERE I UPLOADED THE BIBLE.
READ THE BIBLE AND GET TO KNOW WHO THE LORD IS AND FOLLOW HIM.

 

 

LET'S MAKE A DEAL

What does this door(Jesus) offer?
John 10:7-11 KJV 7.Then said Jesus unto them again,
Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the
sheep. 8.All that ever came before me are thieves and
robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9.I am the
door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved,
and shall go in and out, and find pastures. 10.The
thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and
to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and
that they might have it more abundamtly. 11.I am the
good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for
the sheep.
Psalms 116:15 KJV 15.Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of his saints.

1) Opens the way to salvation. Jesus is the only door
leading to Eternal Life.
1 Timothy 2:5 KJV 5.For there is one God, and one mediator
between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
Acts 4:12 KJV 12.Neither is there salvation in any other:
for there is none other name under heaven given among men,
whereby we must be saved.
Romans 5:1 KJV 1.Therefore being justified by faith, we
have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 John 1:7 KJV 7.But if we walk in the light, as he is in
the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the
blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
John 3:36 KJV 36.He that believeth on the Son hath
everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall
not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Matthew 28:20 KJV 20.Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you
always, even unto the end of the world Amen.
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and
by him all things consist.
John 16:33 KJV 33.These things I have spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall
have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome
the world.
God of the mountain is also God of the valley.

2) He gives us security in the future.
John 10:27-28 KJV 27.My sheep hear my voice, and I know
them, and they follow me: 28.And I will give unto them
eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall
any man pluck them out of my hand.

3) Perfect satisfaction in life.
What am I here for, why was I born?
Ephesians 2:10 KJV 10.For we are his workmanship, created
by Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before
ordained that we should walk in them.
Philippians 4:13, 19 KJV 13.I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me. 19.But my God shall supply
all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Everyone can choose the door.
2 Peter 3:9 KJV 9.The Lord is not slack concerning his
promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering
to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that
all should come to repentance.

Will you choose the right door today?

 

 

LIFESTYLE OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD

Mark 2:13-20 KJV 13.And he went forth againby the sea side;
and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.
14.And as he passedbt, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting
at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me, And he
arose and followed him. 15.And it came to pass, that, as Jesus
sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also
together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and
they followed him. 16.And when the scribes and Phariees saw him
eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples,
How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?
17.When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole
have no need of the physicians, but they that are sick: I came
not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 18.And the
disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they
come and say unto him, Why do the the disciples of John and of
the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? 19.And Jesus said
unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the
bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with
them, they cannot fast. 20.But the day will come, when the bride-
groom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in
those days.

1)Liberty
Religion is full of tradition. Chrisainity is a relationship with
Jesus Christ.
Luke 4:18 KJV 18.The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath
anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to
heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverence to the captives, and
recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are
bruised.
2 Corinthians 2:6 KJV 6.Sufficient to such a man is this punishment,
which was inflicted of many.
John 8:32 KJV 32.And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall
make you free.
Galatians 3:23-24 KJV 23.But before faith came, we were kept under
the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

2)Joy
It is a joyous occasion when you recieve Jesus Christ.
Why should life be joyous as a Christian?

A)John 1:7 KJV 7.But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light,
we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ
his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Romans 5:1 KJv 1.Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace
with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
B)Purpose
1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV 31.Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or
whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Ephesians 2:10 KJV 10.For we are his workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should
walk in them.

WHAT AM I HERE FOR?

3)His presence
Matthew 28:20 KJV 20.Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever
I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the
end of the world. Amen.
Believers can overcome anything through Jesus Christ.
You are on the buddy system with Jesus Christ.

Conclusion
To a Christian life is like a wedding.
Lifestyle in the Kingdom is joyous.
The Spirit is life.

WHICH LIFESTYLE ARE YOU LIVING?
Bondage of the world or freedom in Jesus Christ.

 

 

MATURE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST

Philippians 1:3 KJV 3.I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

A MATURE BELIEVER IN CHRIST GIVES GLORY AND PRAISES GOD.

1)Thankful heart.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV 18.In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.Philippians 4:11 KJV 11.Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
BE THANKFUL AND LEARN TO BE CONTENT.
Psalms 100:4 KJV 4.Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

2)Prayer.
Galatians 6:2 KJV 2.Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Taking each others burdens and taking them to prayer helps us also.

3)Joy
Happiness depends on the moment.
Joy depends on Jesus.
He will return joy to you.
It's a can't lose situation with Jesus in your life.
Scriptures will renew your joy.

4)Partership or fellowship.
Strive to unite around the gospel.
Your testimony always strengths others and the church.

5)Confidence in their belief.
Need to be positive in your salvation.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Spirit will testify.
Testimony is very important.
Revelation 12:11 KJV 11.And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
I can't say enough to share your testimony. It is planting a seed.
2 Timothy 1:12 KJV 12.For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

6)Sharing/caring
One suffers all suffers. So share of your time, testimony, helping someone in need or visiting the sick.

7)Love
Strive to live pure lives.
If our love doesn't grow for Christ then it doesn't grow for others. It will grow of the world.
Seek for knowledge of the kind of love Christ is.
Romans 14:22 KJV 22.Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.
Luke 17:1-3 KJV 1.Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
2..It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
3. Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

8)Fruit of righteousness
All character traits of God
Galatians 5:22-23 KJV 22.But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU PRODUCED THESE FRUITS.

 

 

MOTHER'S DAY SERMON

1 SAMUEL 1:10-18 KJV 10.And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.
11.And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
12.And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.
13.Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
14.And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
15.And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.
16.Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
17.Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.
18.And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.

ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE HAVE AN IMPACT ON US IN OUR LIVES. OUR MOTHER'S ARE THE BIGGEST IMPACT IN OUR LIVES. EVEN WHEN THEY ARE GONE THEY WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON OUR LIVES.
DESIRE TO BE EXCELLENT.

CHARACTERISTICS OF EXCELLENT MOTHERS

HANNAH WAS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF AN EXCELLENT MOTHER

1)PRAYERFULNESS
HANNAH HAD NO CHILDREN. IN THE BIBLICAL TIMES A WOMAN THAT COULD NOT HAVE CHILDREN WAS CONSIDERED A FAILURE TO HER HUSBAND AND THE COMMUNITY. THERE COULD BE A LEGAL DIVORCE IN THOSE TIMES IF A WOMAN COULD NOT HAVE CHILDREN AND THE  MAN DIDN'T WANT HER. SO HANNAH WENT TO THE LORD ON HER BEHALF PRAYING FOR A CHILD. SHE BECAME THE MOTHER OF SAMUEL(THE LAST OF THE JUDGES BEFORE THERE BECAME KINGS)
SAMUEL WAS THE FIRST MAN THAT ANOINTED THE FIRST KING NAMED SAUL.
HE ANOINTED THE SECOND KING NAMED DAVID.
SAMUEL WAS THE BEST PROPHET AND HANNAH WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE A CHILD.
GOD CAN PROVIDE A CHILD FOR YOU AND HELP YOU TO BE AN EXCELLENT MOTHER IF IT IS HIS WILL.
GOD HAS THE POWER TO MAKE YOU AN EXCELLENT MOTHER.
YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS. ALL THAT BELIEVE IN JESUS HAVE PROBLEMS AND SOME ARE SERIOUS.
HANNAH TOOK HER PROBLEM TO THE LORD. TO THE PERSON WHO CAN HANDLE YOUR PROBLEM.

2)SELF DENIAL
1 SAMUEL 1:11-13 KJV 11.And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
12.And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.
13.Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

HANNAH PRAYED AND GAVE SAMUEL BACK TO THE LORD. YOU ARE NOT GIVING HIM UP. EVERY CHILD YOU HAVE IS THE LORD'S AND YOU NEED TO LET GO AND GIVE THEM TO THE LORD. THE LORD IS THERE TO PROTECT THEM WHEN WE CAN'T. IF YOU DON'T GIVE THE LORD CONTROL THEN YOU ARE PUTIING YOUR CHILDREN IN A POSITION IN FRONT OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE. WE AS MOTHER'S THINK THAT WE CAN DO BETTER AND TRY TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE SITUATION WHEN SOMETIMES THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN HANDLE IT.
PROVERBS 22:6 KJV 6.Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
SELF DENIAL TO GET THEM BACK TO GOD.
THEY WILL KNOW WHERE TO GO WHEN THEY FALL TO THE BOTTOM.
GOD HONORS THE SELF-SACRIFICE OF MOTHER'S.
THE FOUNDATION OF THIS LIFE BY MOTHERS IS TRYING TO KEEP THEM CLOSE TO THE LORD.

3)THANKFULNESS AND PRAISE
SHE GAVE SAMUEL BACK TO THE LORD AT 3 YEARS OLD. SHE DIDN'T FEEL SAD.
1 SAMUEL 2:1-2 KJV 1.And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
2.There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
HANNAH'S JOY WAS IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF WHAT WE DO FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. KEEP MOVING FORWARD FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. YOU NEED TO STAY FIRED UP FOR GOD. HER JOY WAS IN GOD'S DELIVERANCE. HER TESTIMONY WAS NOT HIDDEN IN HER PAST BUT PROCLAIMED OUT LOUD.
1 SAMUEL 2:4-5 KJV 4.The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
5.They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
IT'S NOT HOW YOU START IT'S HOW YOU FINISH.
GOD WILL ANSWER YOUR PRAYERS.
SING HIS PRAISES.
GOD ANSERED HANNAH'S PRAYERS AND GAVE HER A TOTAL OF 7 CHILDREN. YOU CANNOT OUT GIVE GOD.

CONCLUSION: WHAT KIND OF MOTHER ARE YOU? ARE YOU SACRIFICING THEM TO GOD OR THE WORLD. WE DON'T GET DO OVERS. THIS WILL BE FOR THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN. THIS SHOULD BE A SPECIAL DAY AND EVERYDAY AS A MOTHER IT SHOULD BE SPECIAL. NO MAN IS POOR WHO HAS A GODLY MOTHER.

 
MY OLDEST FRIEND

Proverbs 1:8 KJV 8.My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
FRIENDS ARE THERE WITH YOU THROUGH ALL THINGS THAT YOU GO THROUGH. THEY ARE SOMEONE WHO STANDS BY YOU FOREVER. FRIENDS PRAY TOGETHER. MY OLDEST FRIEND IS MY MOTHER. EVERYDAY IS MOTHER'S DAY.
Isaiah 49:15 KJV 15.Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son
of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.

1)MOTHERS ARE MORE INTELLIGENT THAN THEIR CHILDREN. THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE TO GIVE DIRECTION FOR THEIR CHILDREN CONCERNING THEIR TALENTS AND GOALS SET FOR THEIR LIVES. THEY RISK THEIR LIFE FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
SOMETIMES MOTHERS HAVE TO WAIT FOR YEARS TO SEE THEIR CHILDREN COME TO THE LORD. MOTHERS REMEMBER WHY GOD HAS LEFT YOU HERE ON EARTH AS LONG AS HE HAS.

2)MY MOTHER PRAYED FOR ME.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV 17. Pray without ceasing.
AT TIMES IT WILL SEEM THAT THERE IS NO SIGN OF WHAT POSITIVE COULD COME OUT OF HER

PRAYERS.
2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV 17.Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away;
behold, all things are become new.
SHE PRAYED FOR OTHERS ALSO. MOTHERS NEED TO CRY OUT TO GOD FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
KEEP PRAYING BECAUSE THE LORD DOES HEAR YOUR PRAYERS.

3)MOTHER TAUGHT AND TRAINED UP HER CHILDREN TO KNOW THE LORD.
Proverbs 22:6 KJV 6.Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
THE GREATEST TEACHER YOU WILL EVER HAVE IS YOUR CHRISTIAN MOTHER. THE SERVICE TODAY WAS DIFFERENT THAN ANY OTHER. THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS TRULY THERE WITH US ALL. WE HAD PRAYER
REQUEST. THEN ONE SONG WITH COLLECTING OF OFFERINGS. THEN MY PASTOR GAVE THIS SERMON. THERE IS NO WAY TO REALLY TELL YOU HOW POWERFUL THIS SERMON WAS WITHOUT BEING THERE. HE USED EXAMPLES OF FRIENDS THAT HAD BEEN THERE FOR HIM UNTIL THINGS HAPPENED IN HIS LIFE. THE IMPORTANT ONE WAS HIS SALVATION. HE SHARED AND POURED OUT HIS HEART OF HIS LIFE. HIS MOTHER WAS AND STILL IS IMPORTANT IN HIS LIFE. SHE PRAYS FOR HIM DAILY. HIS SERMON GAVE ME STRENGTH FROM THE LORD TO KNOW THAT THE THINGS I'M DOING IN MY LIFE IS WORTH IT. NOT FOR ME OR OTHER MOTHERS TO GIVE UP. THERE WAS A SONG PLAYED THAT REALLY TOUCHED EVERYONE'S HEART. I WATCHED AS MY PASTOR CRIED. THE TEARS BEGAN TO FLOW FROM EVERYONE'S EYES, IN THE CONGREGATION. TO BE ABLE TO KNOW THAT WHAT I HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGH FOR MY CHILDREN AND THE PAIN I ENDURE DAILY IS WORTH IT. HERE WAS A MAN THAT WASN'T
ASHAMED TO TELL OF HOW MUCH HIS MOTHER WAS RESPONSIBLE THROUGH HER PRAYING FOR HIM TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN AND NOW A PASTOR OF A CHURCH THAT IS GROWING. WE HAD THE BENEDICTION AND REQUESTED THE MOTHERS TO COME FORWARD, THE ONES WHO STILL HAVE MOTHERS, AND GO TO YOUR MOTHER TO HUG HER. MOST OF THE CONGREGATION WAS AT THE ALTAR PRAYING AND CRYING. HE PRAYED AND WE RETURNED TO OUR SEATS. THEN WE HAD ANOTHER SONG FOR THOSE THAT MIGHT NOT KNOW JESUS AS THEIR SAVIOUR TO COME FORWARD.
IN THE SERMON HE ALSO SHARED THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF CHILDREN THAT DIDN'T HAVE THE MOTHER THAT HE HAS. HE SPOKE THAT IT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN THERE FAULT FOR NOT BEING THE MOTHER THAT HE HAS IN HIS  LIFE. AFTER MY MOTHER WENT TO BE WITH JESUS, THE LORD PLACED CHRISTIAN WOMEN IN MY LIFE THAT GAVE ME DIRECTION AND LOVE AFTER MY LOSS.
IF YOU HAVE A MOTHER YOU NEED TO GO TO THEM AND LET THEM KNOW HOW MUCH YOU APPRECIATE THEIR LOVE FOR YOU. I HOPE AND PRAY THAT THIS TOUGHED YOUR HEART AS IT HAS MINE. I USUALLY  POST MY PASTOR'S SERMONS ON THE INSPIRATIONAL SECTION BUT FELT LIKE IT WAS BETTER TO BE HERE THIS TIME.

 

 

THE NEW BIRTH
(REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST)

John 3:1-15 KJV 1.There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus,
a ruler of the Jews: 2.The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto
him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man
can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4.Nicodemus
saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the
second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5.Jesus answered, Verily,
verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit,
he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6.That which is born of the flesh
is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7.Marvel not that
I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 8.The wind bloweth where it listeth,
and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and
whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. 9.Nicodemus
answered and said unto him, How can these things be? 10.Jesus answered and said
unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? 11.Verily,
verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen;
and ye receive not our witness. 12.If I have told you earthly things, and ye
believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 13.And no
man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son
of man which is in heaven. 14.And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,
even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15.That whosoever believeth in him should
not perish, but have eternal life.

AS A CHRISTIAN WE HAVE TWO BIRTH CERTIFICATES
1)Earthly birth certificate
2)Heavenly birth certificate

IN THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURES, IT SHOWS HOW NICODEMUS HAD A PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING
HOW A GROWN MAN COULD BE BORN AGAIN. HE WAS A POWERFUL MAN AND DID WANT TO KNOW
BUT WANTED TO KNOW IN PRIVATE.

1)Nicodemus came to Jesus at night. His position was important to him with the
community so he felt that he had to hide.
Example-How men can have things of the world and yet feel like they have nothing
inside. Love of being in charge of your own life is not right.
Matthew 16:25 KJV 25.For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever
will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Let Jesus be Lord in your life at all times Let Him be in control.
LORD IS THE KEY WORD. IF YOU CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD, YOU
WILL BE SAVED.

2)You must be born again. Verse 3.Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily,
I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Verse 5.Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water
and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Verse 7.Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
Getting 2 birth cerficates.
1st one is where you are physically born.
2nd is the Spiritual birth.

3)How to be born again and receive the 2nd birth certificate?
Verse 14-15.And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son
of man be lifted up:
Numbers 21:8-9 KJV 8.And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it
upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh
upon it, shall live. 9. And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and
it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of
brass, he lived.
This was an example even before Jesus came to earth that it was a matter of faith and to
believe what the Lord ask. You and I have got bit by the snake of sin. We have to look
to Jesus Christ and become new.
Judge not yet you be not judged.
Romans 6:23 KJv 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

What are the things to do in order to have eternal life?
Jesus died and was lifted up. We must look to Jesus.
Acts 4:12 KJV 12.Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name
under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
John 1:12-16 KJV 12.But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons
of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13.Which were born, not of blood, nor of
the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14.And the Word was made flesh,
and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the
Father,) full of grace and truth. 15.John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was
he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
John 7:50-52 KJV 50.Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one
of them,) 51.Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?
52.They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of
Galilee ariseth no prophet.
John 19:26-40 KJV 26.Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister,
Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. 26.When Jesus therefore saw his mother and
the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
27.Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took
her unto his own home. 28.After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished,
that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29.Now there was set a vessel full
of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to
his mouth. 30.When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and
he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. 31.The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation,
that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was
on high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
32.Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified
with him. 33.But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:
34.But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood
and water. 35.And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith
true, that ye might believe. 36.For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled,
A bone of him shall not be broken. 37.And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him
whom they pierced. 38.And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly
for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave
him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. 39.And there came also Nicodemus, which
at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred
pound weight. 40.Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices,
as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

WHERE IS THE SECOND BIRTH CERTIFICATE?
IT IS EACH CHRISTIANS NAME WRITTEN IN THE LAMBS BOOK OF LIFE.
YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN. BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND THOU SHALT BE SAVED.
YOUR SALVATION IS YOUR SECOND BIRTH CERTIFICATE.

 

 

NEW CHRISTIANS TRIALS

Staying strong in your walk with the Lord may seem to be a little difficult at first
because of the following things in our life.

1)Pressures of making a living.
2)On going physical problems.
3)World wide terriorism.
4)Church Security

There are many others, but these are the ones for our times that are difficult and puts
fear into our hearts. I thought I would never live to see what is going on in our country
and world today. There are so many fears our young people are facing and many have no
support system to make it through these times. The Lord is mine and other Christians
that are in His word already know this was going to happen sooner or later. For us as
Christians we know that the devil's time is short.

Romans 5:1-8 KJV - 1.Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through
our Lord Jesus Christ. 2.By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we
stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3.And not only so, but we glory intribulations
also: knowing that the tribulation worketh patience. 4.And patience, experience: and experience,
hope. 5.And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by
the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. 6.For when we were yet without strength, in due time
Christ died for the ungodly. 7.For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure
for a good man some would even dare to die. 8.But God commendeth His love towards us, in that,
while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

John 10:10 KJV - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that
they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Reasons to rejoice.

1)We are no longer in war with God.
John 3:18 KJV - He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned
already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Romans 6:23 KJV - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord.
1 John 5:12 KJV - He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
You have no true peace without Jesus Christ.
Becoming a Christian you become co-heirs of Jesus.

2)Beneficial and not harmful.
John 16:23 KJV - And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever
ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you.
Job 14:1 KJV - Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.
In the midst of trouble you can have hope.
Have patience and endurance. God has rescued before.
Matthew 19:26 KJV - But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with
God all things are possible.
Perseverance leads to trails with hope.
Hebrews 9:27 KJV - And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement.
Non-Christians respond on the moment.
Christians look on to the beyond.

3)Character leads to hope.
Philippians 1:21 KJV - For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Romans 8:18 KJV - For I reckon that the suffering of this present time are not worthy to be compared
with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Psalms 23:4 KJV - Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Do you have a reason to rejoice?
To have happiness depends on the happening, but Joy is from God.
John 3:16 KJV - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believeth in
Him should no perish, but have everlasting life.

In Heaven with Jesus there is JOY, HAPPINESS, NO PAIN, NO SICKNESS, AND ETERNAL LIFE.

 

 

POWER OVER DEATH

John 11:38-46 KJV 38.Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.
39.Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.
40.Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
41.Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
42.And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
43.And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
44.And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
45.Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
46.But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.

WHEN JESUS COMES BACK TO REIGN, THE LAST ENEMY THAT SHALL BE DESTROYED IS DEATH.
1 Corinthians 15:26 KJV 26.The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

1)Jesus was confronted with death.
Lazarus died and was a friend of Jesus. Jesus wept.
John 11:35 KJV 35.Jesus wept.
Jesus has an intense love for those who loses loved ones through death.
He understands your doubt.
Resurrects a deeper faith.
Takes us from where we are to where He wants us to be.
Being absent from the body is present with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV 8.We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
Sin encloses us from Jesus.
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

2)Jesus uses death to reach others.
When someone dies their future is sealed. Either you are going to heaven or to hell.
Death has everyone's attention.
John 3:16 KJV 16.For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Death without hope.
2 Peter 3:9 KJV 9.The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
How much more alive is the dead person in the box than the ones outside of the box?

3)Jesus has the power over death.
Jesus called in a loud voice for Lazarus to come forth from the grave.
1 Thessalonians 5:16 KJV 16.Rejoice evermore.
The dead will rise first when Jesus comes back.
Life begins when you become a Christian.
You need to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Jesus is coming back to a resurrection of the Christians.
Matthew 7:13-14 KJV 13.Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14.Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Are you one of the ones that will live with Jesus for eternity?

4)Response of Jesus is always divided.
2 Corinthians 4:4 KJV 4.In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
How does the god of this age blind the non-believers?
Getting your focus on worldly things.
How can anything that looks and feels that good be bad? Because it blinds you from God.
This is only a momentary thing. God is forever but the worldy things are not.

Conclusion:
Jesus has the power over death. He wants to know you personally as He did with His friend Lazarus. He wants to give you a full life that the world cannot do.

John 11:38-46 KJV 38.Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.
39.Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.
40.Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
41.Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
42.And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
43.And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
44.And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
45.Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
46.But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.

 

 

 

RECIPE FOR A GOOD HOME

CHURCH AND DOMESTIC HOME
COMING HOME SOMETIMES CAN MEAN EITHER GOOD OR BAD.

1)BUILT BY MASTER BUILDER
PSALMS 121:1 KJV 1.(A Song of degrees.) I will lift up mine eyes
unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2.My help cometh from
the LORD, which made heaven and earth. 3.He will not suffer thy foot
to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4.Behold, he that
keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. 5.The LORD is thy keeper:
the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. 6.The sun shall not smite thee
by day, nor the moon by night. 7.The LORD shall preserve thee from all
evil: he shall preserve thy soul. 8.The LORD shall preserve thy going out
nd thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Isaiah 64:6 KJV 6.But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses
are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the
wind, have taken us away.
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

2)BUILT ON RIGHT FOUNDATION
Matthew 7:24-25 KJV 24.Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth
them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
25.And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that
house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
FOUNDATION ON THE ROCK
A)Hearing the Word of God.
B)Doing the what God leads you to do.
Matthew 24:34-35 KJV 34.Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till
all these things be fulfilled. 35.Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall
not pass away.
Hebrews 13:8 KJV 8.Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

3)Held together with Harmony
Mark 3:25 KJV 25.And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
Philipians 2:3 KJV 3.Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness
of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Romans 12:10 KJV 10.Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour
preferring one another;
Romans 13:8 KJV 8.Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another
hath fulfilled the law.

CONCLUSION
This Church was put together by the right recipe.
This Church is not broke so don't try and fix it.
The Holy Spirit is here.
Go and get the people and bring them to you.
Teach them God's Word.
This also applies to your own home.

 

 

 

RELATIONSHIPS

ROMANS 8:31-39 KJV 31.What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.

34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE WONDERFUL BUT HUMANS ARE FRAGILE AND FRAIL.
WORLD IS FULL OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS

1)Unbreakable by people.
Verses 31-33 tells us. 31.What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
32.He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he with him also freely give
us all thing? 33.Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
Romans 8:28 KJV 28.And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
People do not have authority to break us. Don't let people condemn you.
Romans 8:1 KJV 1.There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Revelation 12:10-11 KJV 10.And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
11.And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Blood of the Lamb and your testimony.
Blood applied to your sins.
Only authority devil has is he trys to condemn you. He can't do it.
He can't take you cause you belong to Jesus.
Romans 8:34 KJV 34.Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
The right hand of God is interceeding for us.

2)Unbreakable by circumstances.
Verse 38 says 38.Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV 9.And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 KJV 3.Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
4.Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Comfort those you can relate to.
Expand your ministry.
2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV 8.We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

3)Unbreakable relationship with God.
Verse 39 says 39.Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord
Nothing can seperate us from the love of Jesus.

TESTIMONY- CONFESS YOU LOVE GOD AND KNOW HIM
Colosians 1:16-17 KJV 16.For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
John 3:16 KJV 16.For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Romans 5:8 KJV 8.But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
1 Peter 3:18 KJV 18.For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
Hebrews 4:15 KJV 15.For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
2 Corinthians 1:21-23 KJV 21.Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
22.Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
23.Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.

CONCLUSION-IF YOU QUESTION THAT YOU HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
IF YOU DO HAVE QUESTIONS BUT HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, THEN GET YOUR FOCUS BACK ON HIM.
Hebrews 12:2-3 KJV 2.Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3.For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

KEEP YOUR EYES FIXED ON JESUS AND KEEP THEM OFF OF THE WORLD.

 

 

 

REVEALING GOD'S WISDOM

1 Corinthians 2:6-16 KJV 6.Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
7.But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
8.Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9.But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10.But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11.For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12.Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13.Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14.But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15.But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
16.For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Causes of division in the church is because of intellectual people without the wisdom of God.

1)God's wisdom is only for the Spiritually mature mind.
Complete or fully developed Spiritually.
This can be a new Christian that is on fire for the Lord. Some of us don't grow in Christ like we should. We don't seek to learn more about Him.
Why doesn't He not give everyone the wisdom who are one of His children at the beginning? Being eager to learn and grow in Christ, He will begin to give you His wisdom. You also need to be hungry to know everything about God.

2)God's wisdom is not the wisdom of this age.
Some people may or maynot believe that God exist. Some believe that things evolved to be the way they are. Science and everything we have to conquer evil will not work. This way of thinking is not going to last.

3)God's wisdom is secret.
Profess your love for God. When you come to know Him as your Saviour the Holy Spirit is given to you. Until you have the Holy Spirit you rely on yourself.
Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV 5.Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

4)Revealed by the Spirit.
To know wisdom of God is through the Spirit of God.
Verse 10.But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Until the Holy Spirit enters you, there is no way to understand His ways.
Some people are acting on their wisdom.
Do you understand the Bible?
Do you have the desire to understand the Bible?

Conclusion: God's wisdom is sufficient.

 

 

 

 

 

SEARCH FOR SECURITY

Only God knows when the Rapture will be.
Eternal Security

1) Bible promises John 3:16 - KJV For God so love the world,
that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth
in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 10:27-30 - KJV My sheep hear my voice, and I know them,
and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and
they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out
of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all;
and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and
my Father are one.
John 6:39-40 - KJV And this is the Father's will which hath sent
me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but
should raise it up again at the last day. And this is the will of
him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth
on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the
last day.
1 John 5:11-12 - KJV And this is the record, that God hath given
to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He that hath the
Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
Romans 6:23 - KJV For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of
God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

2) Not dependant on our performance.
Ephesians 2:8-9 - KJV Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all
wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of
His will, according to His good pleasure which He hath purposed
in Himself:
Romans 3:20 - KJV Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall
no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge
of sin.
Romans 7:15-25 - KJV For that which I do I allow not: for what I
would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. If then I do that
which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. Noww then
it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know
that in me (that is,in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will
is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not,
that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it,
but sin that dwelleth in me. I find then a law, that, when I would
do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God
after the inward man: But I see another law in my members, warring
against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the
law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! who shall
deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus
Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God;
but with the flesh the law of sin.
Romans 8:1 - KJV There is therefore no condemnation to them which are
in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
I John 1:9 - KJV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

3) He has the power to keep us.
Colossians 1:16-17 - KJV For by Him all things were created, that are
in heaven, and are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be
thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all things were
created by Him, and for Him.
I John 4:4 - KJV Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome
them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in ths world.

Romans 8:31-38 - KJV What shall we then say to these things? If God be
for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but
delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give
us all things? Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It
is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that
died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of
God, who also maketh intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the
love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine,
or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are
killed all the day long; we are  accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Nay, in all these things we are more than conqueror through him that loved
us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor
principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come.

4) He gives us the Spirit to assure us.
2 Corinthians 1:22-23 - KJV Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest
of the Spirit in our hearts. Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul,
that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
2 Corinthians 5:5 - KJV Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing
is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
Ephesians 1:14-15 - KJV Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the
redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love
unto all the saints.
Romans 8:16 - KJV The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that
we are the children of God:

Do you have the Spirit of Christ?

John 14:16 - KJV And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another
Comforter, that he may abide with you forever.
Johm 14:26 - KJV But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the
Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all
things to your rememberance, whatever I have said unto you.
Romans 8:9 - KJV But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be
that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of
Christ, he is none of his.

 

 

 

 

SERVING OTHERS

John 13:12-17 KJV 12.So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
13.Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
14.If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
15.For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
16.Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
17.If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV 17.Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

1)Ask the appointed question(do you understand what the Lord has done for you).
The Lord has given you hope and assurance cause He has cleansed you.
What should we do or you do? He is a teacher and Lord to us.
Romans 10:13 KJV 13.For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Confess your sins.
Teach me how to live.
You have to learn each day by reading your bible to know more about the Lord and how to live.
What ashame it is if you do not return to His Teachings.
Servant of Jesus is at His call.
Servant's existence is about serving the Lord.
Sometimes we have to drop what we are doing at the time when we feel He wants us to do something for Him.
John 12:26 KJV 26.If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Serving others is serving Jesus.
John 13:34 KJV 34.A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Matthew 10:42 KJV 42.And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
Mark 10:43-44 KJV 43.But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
44.And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
We need to wash others feet.
Learn how to lead someone to Christ.
Learn the plan of salvation.
1 Timothy 2:5 KJV 5.For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Reason for Royal service.
John 13:15-17 KJV 15.For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
16.Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
17.If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
An example of those who follow Him. Are there someone's feet you are not willing to wash.
Colossians 3:12-13 KJV 12.Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13.Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
FORGIVE AS THE LORD FORGAVE YOU. WHY CAN'T WE FORGIVE EVERYONE? WE CAN'T PICK AND CHOOSE WHO WE FORGIVE.
JESUS CARES NO MATTER.
1 John 4:19 KJV 19.We love him, because he first loved us.
HE GAVE US GRACE.
WE ARE NOT GREATER THAN ANYONE.
Matthew 10:24 KJV 24.The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
ACTION IS REQUIRED IF WE WANT TO BE BLESSED.
WHAT GOOD IS KNOWING IF I DON'T SHARE IT WITH ANYONE. TO TEACH IS BETTER THAT TO KNOW.
James 1:22-25 KJV 22.But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
23.For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
24.For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
25.But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
James 2:14-17 KJV 14.What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
15.If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
16.And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
17.Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
EVERYONE THAT KNOWS CHRIST IS ACCOUNTABLE TO TEACH.
NOT ABOUT WHAT YOU KNOW, WHAT YOU GIVE.
CAN'T EARN HEAVEN. BY GRACE YOU'RE SAVED THROUGH FAITH. NOT WORKS SO NO ONE CAN BOAST. SPIRIT TESTIFIES THAT I'M A CHILD OF GOD. HAVE'NT WE ALREADY GOTTEN THE ULTIMATE GIFT FROM JESUS CHRIST?
IF YOU'RE LOST, YOU'RE ACCOUNTABLE NOW TODAY BECAUSE YOU HAVE HEARD THE TRUTH.
IF YOU'RE NOT FOLLOWING HIM BY SERVING(TEACHING OTHERS WHAT YOU'VE BEEN TAUGHT) DON'T EXPECT THE BLESSINGS AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE THAT THE LORD WANTS YOU TO HAVE.
FOLLOW HIM, LOVE HIM, AND LOVE HIS PEOPLE.

I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON A SERMON ABOUT SERVANT OR SLAVE. THIS WAS MY PASTOR'S SERMON SUNDAY ON SERVING THE LORD AND HELPING OTHERS. I TAKE NOTES OF HIS SERMONS WHEN I CAN GET THEM BUT THIS ONE WAS FOR ME. I'VE BEEN HELPING A LOT WITH THE ISSUES IN MY FAMILY. WE HAVE HAD A LOT OF ILLNESS AND SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE A SLAVE MORE THAN A SERVANT BECAUSE SOMETIMES A THANK YOU WOULD BE NICE. WHAT IS MY POINT ON THIS IS THAT, HOW COULD SOMEONE BE HELPING YOU AND YOU NOT THANK THEM. IF YOU HAVE A SERVANT, SLAVE, HOUSEKEEPER, NANNY, EMPLOYEE, THEN YOU SHOULD BE THANKFUL THAT THEY HELP YOU IN YOUR DAILY LIFE. KINDNESS AND COMPASSION GOES A LONG WAY. THIS GOES FOR THE WORKPLACE. AT ONE OF MY JOBS, I LOVED WORKING THERE BECAUSE MY BOSS APPRECIATED WHAT I DID AND TOLD ME THANK YOU. GOING BACK OVER THIS SERMON, I REALIZED THAT SOMETIMES STOPPING AND DOING OTHER THINGS JUST MIGHT BE GOD'S WORK ALSO. SO IT HIT ME THAT I NEEDED TO BE MORE THANKFUL AND HAPPY THAT I AM ABLE TO DO THE THINGS THAT THE LORD HAS FOR ME AT THAT TIME.

 

 

 

SPIRITUAL TORMENT

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU TODAY? WHAT IS GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE THAT IS TORMENTING YOU.

1)CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL TORMENT.
MANY CHRISTIANS ARE BEING ATTACKED BY THE devil IN THEIR LIVES TODAY.
CHRISTIANS THAT HAVE FELT THEY HAVE BEEN CALLED TO BRING GOD'S WORD TO THE UNSAVED.
NEW CHRISTIANS THAT ARE JUST LEARNING ABOUT GOD AND SEARCHING FOR THEIR CALLING IN THEIR LIFE.
YES, GOD CALLS ALL OF HIS PEOPLE TO BE HIS DISCIPLES. WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT AND CAN REACH PEOPLE THAT OTHER CHRISTIANS COULD NOT REACH. SOME CHRISTIANS HAVE GONE THROUGH TERRIBLE THINGS BEFORE COMING TO THE LORD. SOME OF US WOULD NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO TRY AND LEAD SOME TO THE LORD. THAT SOUNDS SAD BUT THE WORLD TODAY IS VERY FRIGHTENING TO CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS.  
THE CLOSER IT GETS TO JESUS RETURNING, THE devil WILL TRY AND ATTACK CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS WITH A VENGENCE. FAMILIES WILL BE DIVIDED AND SEPERATED FROM THE LOVE OF GOD THAT CHRISTIAN PARENTS ARE TRYING TO SHOW THEIR CHILDREN OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TO FOLLOW. THIS BREAKS THE HEARTS OF THE ONES TRYING TO SHOW THE RIGHT WAY WHICH IS TO FOLLOW THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.

WHY DO I BELIEVE THIS?

EXAMPLE-BECAUSE I AM WALKING THROUGH THE FIRE WITH MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY AS I SPEAK. I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO LET GO AND SHOW TOUCH LOVE. OK, WHO INVENTED THIS TOUGH LOVE THING ANYWAY. MY HEART TELLS ME TO CONTINUE TO PRAY, BELIEVE IN GOD'S WILL, TRY TO GUIDE THEM AWAY FROM THE DANGER AND YES BACK OFF SOMETIMES TO LET THEM FALL SO THAT THE LORD CAN CATCH THEM.
THAT IS THE HARD PART. WHEN YOU KNOW HOW THINGS ARE PROBABLY GOING TO TURN OUT IF THEY DON'T TURN BACK TO THE LORD. WAITING IS THE NIGHTMARE THAT CONTINUES THROUGH THE NEXT DAY. WHEN YOU DO DECIDE TO LET GOD BE IN TOTAL CONTROL, YOU WILL BE AMAZED HOW HE WILL SHOW YOU THAT HE CAN USE YOU TO HELP YOUR LOVED ONE. BE QUIET TO LISTEN TO HIS VOICE. FOR ME, IT WAS LIKE I CAN'T WAIT ANYMORE. SOMETHING TELLS ME THAT I MUST DO SOMETHING. I DID, AND IT SAVED MY LOVED ONES LIFE FOR NOW. THEY WILL HAVE TO GO THE REST OF THE WAY WITH THE LORD GUIDING THEM. BE THERE FOR THEM WHEN THEY RETURN. THEN LISTEN AND BE PATIENT WITH THEM. SHOW THEM WHAT IS RIGHT AND RIGHT IS THE WAY YOU ARE TRYING TO LIVE YOUR LIFE.

2)NON-CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL TORMENT.
I BECAME A CHRISTIAN IN NOVEMBER 1993. MY TORMENT BEFORE BECOMING A CHRISTIAN DOES NOT GET NEAR ANYTHING THAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD TODAY. I ALSO HAD WONDERFUL CHRISTIAN PARENTS AND A FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS BACK THAT WERE CHRISTIANS.
Acts 16:31 KJV 31.And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
THIS SCRIPTURE IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF GOD'S WORD BEING CARRIED OUT IN MY FAMILY.

ARE WE PERFECT? NO, NOT AT ALL. WE ALL STRUGGLE ESPECAILLY WITH OUR PAST SINS BECAUSE THE devil WANTS TO TRY AND USE THEM AGAINST US. ISN'T IT AMAZING HOW GOD FORGIVES AND FORGETS.
Acts 3:19 KJV 19.Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
THERE ARE SO MANY CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS IN THE WORLD TODAY THAT ARE TORMENTED NOT ONLY SPIRITUALLY BUT PHYSICALLY.
Romans 3:23-26 KJV 23.For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24.Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25.Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26.To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
I'VE SUFFERED A LOT OF PHYSICAL PAIN AND STILL DO. I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW SOMEONE COULD GO THROUGH PAIN AND AGONY WITHOUT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, PHYSICAL ABUSE, VERBAL ABUSE AND MENTAL ILLNESS ARE JUST A FEW TORMENTS FOR CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS.
YOU MIGHT WONDER WHY AM I INCLUDING THE CHRISTIANS WITH THE NON-CHRISTIANS IN THIS SECTION. IT'S BECAUSE YOU ARE EITHER A SAVED SINNER OR UNSAVED SINNER. THE DIFFERENCE IS THE SAVED SINNER WILL GO TO HEAVEN AND THE UNSAVED SINNER WILL GO TO HELL.
Luke 13:5 KJV 5.I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Mark 1:15 KJV 15.And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Acts 2:38 KJV 38.Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
John 3:15-21 KJV 15.That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16.For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17.For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18.He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19.And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20.For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21.But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

ARE YOU A NON-CHRISTIAN AND ARE BEING TORMENTED? IF SO THEN:
Acts 16:31 KJV 31.And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

1 Corinthians 12:11-31 KJV 11.But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
12.For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
13.For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
14.For the body is not one member, but many.
15.If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
16.And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
17.If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
18.But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.
19.And if they were all one member, where were the body?
20.But now are they many members, yet but one body.
21.And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
22.Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
23.And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
24.For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
25.That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
26.And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
27.Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
28.And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
29.Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
30.Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
31.But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

UNITY IN THE GIFTS. NO ONE CAN CLAIM TO BE SUPERIOR OF YOUR GIFT.
GOD EXPECTS YOU TO USE YOUR GIFT AS HE LEADS YOU TO DO SO.
DON'T FEEL THAT YOU AREN'T WORTHY.
IT WAS GIVEN TO YOU BY GOD. IT IS YOUR CALLING.
YOU ARE NECESSARY. YOU MUST HAVE FAITH AND KNOW THAT YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING WITHOUT THE LORD.

1)
CHRIST IS ONE BEING, BODY, AND SPIRIT.
THE HOLY SPIRIT DRAWS US TO JESUS. OLD WAY OF LIFE TO A NEW WAY OF LIFE.
SOMETIMES WE MAY ASK WHY AM I HERE? WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PURPOSE.
WE ARE GIVEN TO ONE SPIRIT TO KNOW WHAT IS TO COME.
Romans 1:8 KJV 8.First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
WE AS CHRISTIANS ARE NOT SHORT OF POWER.

2)SOME FEEL LESS GIFTED.
ALL PARTS OF THE CHURCH ARE NECESSARY.
THANK GOD FOR THE GIFT HE HAS GIVEN TO YOU.
ALL ARE CAPABLE TO WORK TOGETHER IN YOUR CHURCH.

3)SOME FELT MORE IMPORTANT.
EACH GIFT GIVEN IS IMPORTANT TO WORK TOGETHER WITH THE CHURCH. PRAYER WARRIORS AND PRAYING HAVE THEIR PLACE. THE GIFTS ARE ENDLESS.
Romans 12:3 KJV 3.For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
1 Corinthians 12:27-29 KJV 27.Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
28.And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
29.Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
GOD SPECIALIZES IN THE UNWORTHY.
1 Corinthians 4:7 KJV 7.For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

CONCLUSION: THE CHURCH IS ONE BODY AND WE ARE ALL TOGETHER WORKING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.

IF YOU HAVE A CALLING FROM THE LORD, THEN USE THAT GIFT FOR HIS GLORY

THIS WAS MY PASTOR'S SERMON LAST WEDNESDAY NIGHT. KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS. HE GOES BACK FOR ANOTHER PROCEEDURE ON HIS HEART.

 

 

 

SPIRITUAL WARFARE

Ephesians 6:10-20 KJV 10.Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11.Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12.For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13.Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14.Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15.And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16.Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17.And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18.Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19.And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20.For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

FULL TIME CHRISTIAN

FULL TIME DEVIL

1)TO FIGHT THE DEVIL, STAY STRONG IN THE LORD.
WARFARE IS IN YOUR MIND. HOW TO FIGHT A SPIRITUAL WAR. WHEN WE ARE WEAK, THE DEVIL DOES HIS BEST WORK. SOME PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER THE DOOR TO JESUS.
John 10:10 KJV 10.The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
IF YOU TAKE YOUR ARMOUR OFF, YOU WILL BE ATTACKED. WHEN WE GET OUT OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THE LORD, THIS GIVES THE DEVIL AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTACK YOU. YOU MUST KEEP THE ARMOUR OF THE LORD ON AT ALL TIMES.
WHEN WE STOP LISTENING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT WE GET A BREAK IN OUR ARMOUR. GOD HAS THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS AND THE UNIVERSE.
Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV 8.All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
9.I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

2)YOU COME TO THE LORD AND CONFESS YOUR SINS.
YOU CONTNUE TO CONFESS THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE.
WHY? BECAUSE WE ARE SAVED SINNERS BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST.
THE DEVIL IS OUT THERE WAITING TO ATTACK NOT ONLY THE UNSAVED BUT THE SAVED.
Hebrews 13:8 KJV 8.Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
MAN CHANGED HIS POSITION, GOD HAS NOT.

WORLD-THE FLESH-DEVIL

THE DEVIL USES ALL THESE THINGS TO TRIP YOU UP.
THE DEVIL WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP AT YOU TO TRIP YOU UP.
Proverbs 16:18 KJV 18.Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Example of pride would being unforgiving.
A)Forgiveness-Pray for those who hurt you and be willing to forgive them.
B)Tell them you love them and that you forgive them.

3)EXTEND LOVE OF CHRIST TO EVERYONE.
WHEN YOU EXTEND LOVE TO EVERYONE, THEN EVERYONE WINS.
Hebrews 9:27 KJV 27.And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

PUTTING ON THE ARMOUR OF GOD IS READING HIS WORD DAILY, HAVING FELLOWSHIP WITH YOUR CHRISTIAN FAMILY AT CHURCH, CHRISTIAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY. YOU ALSO NEED TO STAY IN PRAYER FOR OTHERS AND THAT THE LORD WILL LEAD YOU IN THE WAY HE WANTS FOR YOU IN YOUR LIFE.

 

 

THANKLESS THANKSGIVING

This was my preacher's sermon for today. It was the parable
ofthe rich man.

First, I would like to share my views on being thankless. I
have helped in recovery programs where you find a lot of young
people that feel thankless for the new direction God has placed
for them in their lives. They don't understand for awhile what
is going on. It doesn't matter if you are rich or not what is
important is looking at the blessings that have been given to
you and sharing them with others. Lots of times rich people are
searching most of their lives trying to fill the void in their
hearts. What they are really searching for is a relationship with
God. Many are too late and sadly die empty hearted.

Luke 12:13-21 - KJV 13.And one of the company said unto him,
Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with
me. 14.And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider
over you? 15.And he said unto them. Take heed, and beware of
covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of
the things which he possesseth. 16.And he spoke a parable unto them
saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
17.And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because
I have no room where to bestow all my fruits and my goods. 18.And
he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater;
and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19.And I will say
to my soul, Soul thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take
thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20.But God said unto him, Thou
fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall
those things be which thou hast provided? 21.So is he that layeth up
treasures for himself, and is not rich toward God.

1)personal pronouns

Exodus 20:3 - KJV Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

James 1:17 - KJV Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,
and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness,
neither shadow of turning.

Galatians 6:3 - KJV For if a man think himself to be something, when he
is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - KJV In everything give thanks: for this is the will
of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

BLESSINGS COME FROM THE BLESSER

2)unconcern for others
The Son of man came to serve.

Luke 12:15 - KJV And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness,
for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Luke 12:48 - KJV But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes,
shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given of him shall
be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

2 Corinthians 8:9 - KJV Wherefore I beseech you that, ye would confirm your love toward
him.

Romans 5:8 - KJV But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us.

John 3:16 - KJV For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Thanks and giving is a part of this church. We can't out give God.

3)God has plans for our future but if we don't follow then we might miss out on His
blessings.

Proverbs 16:9 - KJV And man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

Proverbs 29:1 - KJV He, that being often reproved hardeth his neck, shall suddenly be
destroyed, and that without, remedy.

Conclusion - Who is getting the credit of what you should do?
You can have an eternal Thanksgiving with Jesus Christ.

We need to put our focus on God and that He is willing and waiting to pour out blessings
upon His children. God wants us all to be rich. If He has bestowed a talent upon you then
use it for His Glory. Allow Him to bless you. Sometimes God sends people in your life to
supply your wants. Sometimes you don't even have to work for it. If you work for God
then He will send the right people in your life for those blessings.
I lived in a third world country when I was 12 years old and saw the difference between rich
and poor. As I grew up, I was happy with hand me downs from the rich in my family and felt
blessed that I had the things I needed. We moved away from Mississippi when I was 6 months
old. My father and mother helped their families when in poverty. The Lord blessed them and
they used that money to help others. It was my father and my mother that chose to raise us
to love and share God along with our blessings.

 
My conclusion is give and God will take care of the rest.

 

THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE

Colossians 2:8-14 KJV 8.Beware lest any man spoil you through
philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after
the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9.For in him
dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. 10.And ye are
complete in him, which is the head of all principality and
power: 11.In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision
made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the
flesh by the circumcision of Christ. 12.Buried with him in baptism,
wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the
operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13.And you,
being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath
he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14.Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us,
which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to
his cross;

The ticket more expensive.
1)God opened the door when you were shut out. Romans 6:23 KJV
23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
You have got to get in the door with Christ. When you are negative
about church it makes you miserable until you find Jesus as your
Saviour. Being a church member doesn't make you a Christian.
John 10:9 KJV 9.I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall
be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Getting through the gate. There is one gate to Heaven and that is
Jesus Christ. Wall seperates us from God. Jesus is the only door
to God. When you get in God's door you get everything. Fullness
of Christ. You have direct access to God through Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and by him all
things consist.
If you get to God you get the best seats. Abundant and full life.
Everyone can get into this door.

Conclusion - Are you hopelessly shut out of real life. Then you
can get through the wall through God's door. He can make up the
difference in life. Faith is in Jesus.

I would like to share with you that if I didn't have Jesus Christ
in my life today there would be no way that I would be able to
get through the daily struggles that is there for me to face.
Just getting to this moment to get this sermon from my pastor was
a struggle but I felt it necessary and worth it, if only one person
is able to get to be with my Lord and Saviour in heaven one day.

 

 

 

THE BODY

1 Corinthians 6:12-14 KJV 12.All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
13.Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.
14.And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.

THE BODY IS ABUSED MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD.
WORLDLY MORALS.
IGNORANCEOF GOD'S GUIDENCE.

1)Christian Liberty.
Verse 12.All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
People have looked on the desires of the body to be natural.
People think they should pursue it.
Liberty and freedom.
There are two restrictions. Not everything is beneficial.
Example: To exercise or sit in a recliner.
Doing something helps you.
Doing nothing kills you.
The body should not be controlled by the stomach.
Man is not to be enslaved. Man is to preserve his self-control.
Man is to surrender to the Spirit's control.
The things we should do, we don't.
The things we shouldn't do, we do.
Verse 13.(a)Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them.
Galatians 5:22-23 KJV 22.But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23.Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

2)The body is not designed for sexual immorality.
Body is not to be enslaved by sex.
1 Thessalonians 3:5 KJV 5.For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
Learn to control your own body.
Sexual immorality is the destruction of the unity of the family.
Devil is fully aware of this problem.
Verse 13.(b)Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.
The body is designed for the Lord.
Matthew 4:10 KJV 10.Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Body is designed to worship the Lord.
Romans 12:1-2 KJV 1.I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2.And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Living sacrifice. Sacrifice over and above your tithes of money.
If we do not obey God's word, we will be conformed to the world and not Christ.
Romans 8:29 KJV 29.For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
The body is not to be a slave.

3)Lord for the body.
God's desire is to dwell in us. We cannot overcome the world on our own.
Proverbs 16:17 KJV 17.The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
John 16:33 KJV 33.These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
We can overcome the world through Him.
Matthew 5:14-16 KJV 14.Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15.Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16.Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
We are to shine in a dark world.
Bring Glory to the Lord.
John 14:15-17 KJV 15.If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16.And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17.Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
Lord is for the body.
He desires to live in us.
1 Corinthians 5:1-5 KJV 1.For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2.For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
3.If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
4.For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
5.Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
We will get a resurrection body. Our body is not designed to the world.
Romans 12:2 KJV 2.And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

CONCULSION: NOT TO HONOR THE WORLD THAT ENSLAVED US BUT TO HONOR THE GOD THAT TRANSFORMED US.
2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 KJV 10.For we must all appear before the judgment seat

 

 

 

THE KING

Luke 24:1-7 KJV 1.Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
2.And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
3.And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4.And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5.And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6.He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7.Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT THE RESURRECTION?

1 Corinthians 15:12-58 KJV 12.Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
13.But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
14.And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
15.Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.
16.For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
17.And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
18.Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
19.If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
20.But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
21.For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
22.For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
23.But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
24.Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
25.For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
26.The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
27.For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.
28.And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
29.Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?
30.And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?
31.I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
32.If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.
33.Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
34.Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
35.But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?
36.Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
37.And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38.But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
39.All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.
40.There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
41.There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
42.So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
43.It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
44.It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
45.And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
46.Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
47.The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
48.As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
49.And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
50.Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
51.Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52.In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53.or this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54.So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55.O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56.The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57.But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58.Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

1)HEAVEN HEADED INTO RESURRECTION.
Romans 3:23 KJV 23.For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
YOU RECEIVE THE GIFT OF GOD WHEN YOU TAKE POSSESION OF IT THROUGH SALVATION.

2)JESUS CHRIST IS THE MEDIATOR.
John 14:1-3 KJV 1.Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
1 Peter 3:18 KJV 18.For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
THE SINLESS LAMB OF GOD PAID THE PRICE.
ONLY MEDIATOR WILL BE JESUS CHRIST.
Matthew 28:19-20 KJV 19.Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20.Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
WE HAVE A MESSAGE OF LIFE WITH JESUS.
John 20:11-16 KJV 11.But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,
12.And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
13.And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.
14.And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
15.Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
16.Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
Matthew 11:25-30 KJV 25.At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
26.Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27.All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
28.Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29.Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30.For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED UNCONDITIONAL FORGIVENESS?

3)PUTS US IN A CAN'T DO SITUATION.
Acts 9:1-16 KJV 1.And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
2.And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
3.And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
4.And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
5.And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
6.And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
7.And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
8.And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
9.And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.
10.And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
11.And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,
12.And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
13.Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
14.And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
15.But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
16.For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.
Philippians 1:21 KJV 21.For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Ephesians 2:10 KJV 10.For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV 8.We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
WHEN YOUR SPIRIT DEPARTS FROM THE BODY, YOU NEED TO KNOW WHERE YOU GO.
HEAVEN OR HELL?

CONCLUSION: JESUS CHRIST HAS BEEN RESURRECTED. WHAT ABOUT YOU?
YOU CAN BE RESURRECTED TODAY.
Romans 10:9 KJV 9.That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 10:13 KJV 13.For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

 

 

 

THE MOST DIVINE NEWS

John 3:16 KJV 16.For God so loved the world, that he
gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth
in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

This news is still fresh after all these years.
Others have changed the channel.
Reason news is so divine.

1)Person was divine.
Colossians 1:13 KJV 13.Who hath delivered us from the
power of darkness, and hath translated us into the
kingdom of his dear Son.
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things,
and by him all things consist.
God is before all things.

2)Divine passion.
God so loved.
Kind of love is Grace.

3)A divine decision.
God wants that whosoever.

4)Divine circumstances are involved.
We all have the same in common.
Romans 3:23 KJV 23.For all have sinned, and come short
of the glory of God.
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but
the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ
our Lord.
God will judge sin because he sacrificed His Son on the
cross.
John 14:9 KJV 9.Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long
time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he
that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou
then, Shrew us the Father?
If you want to know what God looks like look at Jesus cause
He is God..
James 2:9 KJV 9.But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit
sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
Jesus is all the difference.
Psalms 23:4 KJV 4.Yea, though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with
me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5)Divine decision.
Hath eternal life. He is patient with you. He wants that
everyone should come to Him. Everyone come to repentance.
1 John 1:7 KJV 7.But if we walk in the light, as He is in the
light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of
Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Accept Jesus Christ as you Saviour unless you want to spend
your life in eternal death.
Don't change the channel.

 

 

THE NON-PLAYING CHURCH

Acts 2:36-47 - KJV 36.Therefore let all the house of Israel
know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye
have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37.Now when they heard
this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter
and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethern, what shall
we do? 38.Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized
every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission
of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39.For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to
all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall
call. 40.And with many other words did he testify and exhort,
saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41.Then
they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same
day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
42.And they continued stedfastly in the apostle' doctrine and
fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43.And
fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done
by the apostles. 44.And all that believed were together, and
had all things common; 45.And sold their possessions and goods,
and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46.And they,
continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking
bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and
singleness of heart, 47.Praising God, and having favour with
all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as
should be saved.

Keys to Church.
1)People getting saved.
Matthew 10:32-33 - KJV 32.Whosoever therefore shall confess me
before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is
in heaven. 33.But whosoever shall deny me before men, him, will
I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

2)Devoted to teaching.
Maturing the church.
Psalms 119:105 - KJV 105.Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
light unto my path.
Psalms 119:11 - KJV 11.Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that
I might not sin against thee.
Psalms 119:16 - KJV 16.I will delight myself in thy statues: I
will not forget thy word.

3)Devoted to fellowship and breaking of bread.
Hebrews 10:16-26 - KJV 16.This is the covemant that I will make
with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws
into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; 17.And
their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. 18.Now where
remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. 19.Having
therefore, brethern, boldness to enter into the holiest by the
blood of Jesus. 20.By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated
for us, through the vail, that is to say, his flesh; 21.And having
an high priest over the house of God; 22. Let us draw near with a
true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled
from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
23.Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;
(for he is faithful that promised;) 24.And let us consider one
another to provoke unto love and to good works. 25.Not forsaking
the assembly of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but
exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day
approaching. 26.For if we sin wilfully after that we have received
the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice
for sins,

4)Devoted to prayer daily.
Don't let your prayer list become a gossip list.

5)It's all His.
A benevalent church is a blessed church.

6)Give Praise in God.
He will add days to them.

Our church is not playing around with trying to reach out to others.
There has been 35 new members since around May 2015 and 20 of them
made a profession of faith and were baptized.

 

 

 

THE PATH

Psalms 1:1-6 KJV 1.Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2.But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3.And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4.The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5.Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6.For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

REASONS FOR FOLLOWING JESUS

1)HAPPINESS
Verse 1.Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
How can we be happy taking advice from the wicked, standing in the pathway with sinners or being in the company of mockers.
You can't because they are searching for the wrong things in life. They are on another path all together that seperates them from the Lord.
This includes anger, fear, destruction and many more things that leads to disaster.
James 3:17-18 KJV 17.But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Finding peace in your life will give you happiness.

2)LEARN THE LORD'S LAW
Verse 2.But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Following the Lord's law, we should spend time in meditation day and night.
Spending more time with the Lord and learning His ways is very helpful in our daily struggles with life.  
Try to set time out each day for reading His word and prayer.
Somedays it might seem you will have to pray almost without ceasing.
Learnig the Lord's law helps you to develop a closer relationship with Him.
This also helps you to understand your place as a Christian and how you should present yourself to others.
Romans 12:1 KJV 1.I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

3)PROSPER
Verse 3.And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
We prosper in His teachings of the way we should go.
Verse 4.The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
The ungodly will not prosper in their ways. For the ways of the Lord is eternal life.
Verse 5.Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
When you do not accept Jesus as your Saviour you will not be in the congregation of the righteous.
1 John 1:7 KJV 7.But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

4)GRACE
John 1:17 KJV 17.For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:15 KJV 15.But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV 8.For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9.Not of works, lest any man should boast.

5)FAITH
It's the belief or trust in someone or something.
Matthew 9:20-22 KJV 20.And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
21.For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
22.But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
Luke 17:6 KJV 6.And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
Romans 1:17-18 KJV 17.For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
18.For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Romans 5:1 KJV 1.Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV 8.For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9.Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Ephesians 4:5 KJV 5.One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Hebrews 11:1 KJV 1.Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
James 2:17-23 KJV 17.Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
18.Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
19.Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
20.But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
21.Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
22.Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
23.And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

CONCLUSION:
WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING?
IF YOU ARE NOT FOLLOWING JESUS CHRIST IN YOUR LIFE, THEN HOW CAN YOU EXPECT TO HAVE HAPPINESS, GRACE, FAITH, AND PROSPER.
JESUS CHRIST LOVED US ENOUGH TO DIE ON THE CROSS FOR OUR ETERNAL LIFE.

CHRIST LOVE SHOULD BE ENOUGH.

 

 

 

THREE TYPES OF MEN

1 Corinthians 2:14-16 3:1-4 KJV 14.But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15.But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
16.For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
1.And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
2.I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
3.For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
4.For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

1)The natural man.
Verse 14.But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
This man is functional, physical but not spiritual.
Christ less.
A)Doesn't except God's ways or things.
Romans 8:7 KJV 7.Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Jude 1:19 KJV 19.These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
B)Consider ways of God is foolishness to him.
It would be foolish to put spiritual things first because he can see and feel the other.
C)He can't know why or what the Lord is about without the Spirit.
Natural man cannot understand spiritual man.

2)Spirit man.
Verse 15.But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
The spirit man, has the mind of Christ. He is spiritual because he is under the influence of God.
Romans 8:9 KJV 9.But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Romans 8:16 KJV 16.The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
1 John 3:24 KJV 24.And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
1 John 4:13 KJV 13.Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
He judges or discerns all things. You have to act upon the truth.
Verse 16.For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him?
Spiritual man has the mind of Christ.
Romans 8:5-6 KJV 5.For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6.For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Why does a genuine converted man change?

3)Worldly man.
These are people that are not spiritually mature.
They are not focused on Christ. Not seeking or studying God's word.
You have gone as far as you can unless you do something about it.
Get into God's word. It is sad to have the worlds greatest teacher and you do not reach out to continue your walk with Christ.
If your focus is on man you are still a sinner, a saved sinner. Don't get your eyes on anyone but Christ.
Hebrews 12:2-3 KJV 2.Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3.For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
He is the author of our faith and the protector of our faith.
How does someone with the Holy Spirit become worldly?
Example-By pulling your oars out of the water and drifting back into the ways of the world.

MALE OR FEMALE, WHICH TYPE OF PERSON ARE YOU? THINK ABOUT IT.

 

 

 

ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS DAY

PSALM 23 - KJV
1.The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3.He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
4.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou
art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
5.Thou preparest a table before me in the
presense of mine enemies: thou anointed my head
with oil; my cup runneth over.
6.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all
the days of my life: and I will dwell in the
house of the Lord forever.

GIFT OF THE SHEPHERD

1) His presence - When it's your loneliest time
of all. Refer back to Psalm 23:1-4
Matthew 28:20 - KJV Teaching them to observe all
things whatsoever I have commanded you; and lo,
I am with you always, even unto the end of the
world. Amen
When a Shepherd takes in a sheep, it is forever.

2) Provision - He provides for you.
Real contentmen.
Psalm 84:11 - KJV For the Lord God is a sun and
shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no
good thing will He withhold from them that walk
uprightly.
John 10:10 - KJV The thief cometh not, but for
to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come
that they might have it more abundantly.

3) Peace - In the midst of trials and tribulations.
Protects us when we fall. Romans 5:1 - KJV Therefore
being justified by faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Peace with the Creator.
Peace is not for sale.

4) Protection - Through the valley of the shadow of
death. We are born to die.
Refer back to Psalm 23:4-6
In Him all things hold together.
Death is only a shadow when Jesus is your Saviour.
John 11:25 - KJV Jesus said unto her, I am the
reserrection, and the life: he that believeth in
me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
John 16:33 - KJV These things I have spoken unto
you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world
ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I
have overcome the world.
John 10:27-28 - KJV My sheep hear my voice, and I
know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them
eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither
shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

Conclusion
Have you ever bought the ultimate gift? Jesus Christ
is the ultimate gift. He is the good Shepherd and
is willing to be there for you always. When you receive
Him as your Saviour the new has come and the old is gone.

 

 

 

WHAT IS A MINISTER'S PURPOSE

1 Corinthians 3:5-9 KJV 5.Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
6.I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
7.So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
8.Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
9.For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

WE MUST NOT EXALT ONE MINISTER AGAINST THE OTHER.
LOOK AT THE GIFTS GIVEN TO EACH MINISTER.
NEVER FORM A CLICK WITHIN THE CHURCH.
WE ARE NOT TO DISAGREE ON WHICH MINISTER IS THE BEST.

PURPOSE OF A MINISTER.

1)They are servants.
This word in the Greek language means(An attendant or waiter)
We are instruments of God.
We can plant the seed of the plan of salvation but we cannot save you.
Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV 11.And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12.For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

2)Ministers are nothing compared to God.
They have their task. They depend on God. Only God makes things happen.
Ministers are always expected to have the answers that people ask them.
Honor the work that God is doing.
Ministers will be held accountable.
God will be the one that gives you your reward.
Luke 12:48 KJV 48.But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
Give your best to the Lord.
Colossians 3:23-24 KJV 23.And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24.Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

3)Co-workers.
No minister is the church.
It is made up of many people and members.
Matthew 28:19-20 KJV 19.Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20.Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

CONCLUSION:
DON'T GET YOUR EYES SET ON THE MINISTER BUT ON THE MISSION.
Galations 6:9 KJV 9.And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

THIS WAS ANOTHER SERMON FROM MY PASTOR.

 

 

 

WHAT IS LIVING

Philippians 1:20 KJV 20.According to my earnest
expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall
be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always,
so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body,
whether it be by life, or by death.

MANY PEOPLE TODAY THINK THEY ARE LIVING.

Romans 3:23 KJV 23.For all have sinned, and come
short of the glory of God;

LIVING IS IN CHRIST.

Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord.

Ephesians 2:1-2 KJV 1.And you hath he quickened,
who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein
in time past ye walked according to the course of
this world, according to the prince of the power
of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the
children of disobedience:

1)When you follow the ways of this world.
John 14:6 KJV 6.Jesus saith unto him, I am the way,
the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the
Father, but by me.
Without God you are dead.

2)John 15:5 KJV 5.I am the vine, ye are the branches:
He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth
forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
John 8:31-32 KJV 31.Then said Jesus to those Jews which
believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye
my disciples indeed; 32.And ye shall know the truth, and
the truth shall make you free.
Only way to become free of sin is to be in Christ.
John 10:10 KJV 10.The thief cometh not, but for to steal,
and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have
life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

3)Real life-live for Christ.
What on earth am I here for?
Purpose is important.
Outside of Christ.
Ecclesiates 5:10 KJV 10.He that loveth silver shall not be
satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with
increase: this is also vanity.
Ecclesiates 2:11 KJV 11.Then I looked on all the works that
my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured
to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit,
and there was no profit under the sun.
Christ is the only one that gives you a purpose.
Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV 8.For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of
works, lest any man should boast.
Only in Him and through Him, do you have life.

4)Life is eternal through Christ.
2 Peter 3:9 KJV 9.The Lord is not slack concerning his promise,
as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward,
not willing that any should perish, but that all should come
to repentance.
John 3:16 KJV 16.For God so loved the world, that he gave his
only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not
perish, but have everlasting life.
Christ died for sins.
1 Peter 3:18 KJV 18.For Christ also hath once suffered for sins,
the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put
to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
Real life is eternal through Christ.
Hebrews 9:27 KJV 27.And as it is appointed unto men once to die,
but after this the judgment:
Life is eternal and Jesus is the only way to it.
John 14:6 KJV 6.Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth,
and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
1 Timothy 2:5 KJV 5.For there is one God, and one mediator between
God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of
God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

WHAT YOU CALL LIVING, IS DEATH WITHOUT CHRIST.
LIFE BEGINS WITH CHRIST, IF NOT THERE, IT WILL BE ETERNAL TOREMENT.

1 John 5:1-21 KJV 1.Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ
is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth
him also that is begotten of him. 2.By this we know that we love
the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
3.For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and
his commandments are not grievous. 4.For whatsoever is born of God
overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the
world, even our faith. 5.Who is he that overcometh the world, but
he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? 6.This is he that
came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but
by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness,
because the Spirit is truth. 7.For there are three that bear record
in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three
are one. 8.And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit,
and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 9.If we
receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this
is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. 10.He that
believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that
believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the
record that God gave of his Son. 11.And this is the record, that God
hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12.He that
hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
13.These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son
of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe
on the name of the Son of God. 14 And this is the confidence that we have
in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have
the petitions that we desired of him. 16.If any man see his brother sin
a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life
for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say
that he shall pray for it. 17.All unrighteousness is sin: and there is
a sin not unto death. 18.We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth
not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one
toucheth him not. 19.And we know that we are of God, and the whole world
lieth in wickedness. 20.And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath
given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are
in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God,
and eternal life. 21.Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

I BELIEVE IN CHRIST AND THIS IS MY CHOICE.

 

 

 

 

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE ABOUT?

Philippians 1:21-24 KJV 21.For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

BEING IN A CAN'T LOSE SITUATION IS WHERE I HAVE CHOSEN TO BE.

WILL YOU WIN OR NOT REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME?

1)Paul's life was in Christ but before it was just religion was what he knew until he came to the Lord.
Religion can't get you to heaven. It doesn't answer the question of (what is your life about).
Proverbs 14:12 KJV 12.There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Matthew 16:26 KJV 26.For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Matthew 16:1 KJV 1.The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

ACTS 9 WILL TELL YOU THE STORY OF PAUL.

Acts 9:1-43 KJV 1.And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

19 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

21 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.

27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

34 And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

42 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

Romans 14:11-13 KJV 11.For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.

HAVE YOU HAD A DAMASCUS ROAD EXPERIENCE?

Ephesians 2:10 KJV 10.For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV 8.For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

2)Death wouldn't be bad only better for a believer in Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:21 KJV 21.For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:23 KJV 23.For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Colossians 1:17 KJV 17.And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Will death be a seperation or a celebration.
Romans 6:23 KJV 23.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

CONCLUSION: WHERE ARE YOU?

IN A LOSE-LOSE SITUATION (HELL)

OR

WIN SITUATION (WITH JESUS CHRIST)

2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV 8.We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

WITH JESUS CHRIST IT IS A WIN SITUATION.

 

 

 

WHEN CPR IS NOT ENOUGH

Ephesians 2:1-5 KJV

1.And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2.in which you once walked according to the course of this
world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3.among whom
also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and
were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. 4.But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which
He loved us, 5.even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ(by grace you have been saved).

When CPR is not enough. Are the people who's lives they restore are they really alive?

1) Everyone has been seperated from God at one time or the other. If you don't have Jesus you are a dead man walking.
Romans 6:23 KJV - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
2) Belonging to the devil. John 8:44 KJV - Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was
a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he
speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. (Following lies.)
3) Object of wrath and judgement. Romans 1:28 KJV - And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave
them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
Revelation 13:15 KJV - And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast,that the image of the beast should both speak
and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
Hebrews 9:27 KJV - And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement:
Revelation 20:10 KJV - And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and
the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
4) You can be regenerated.
Romans 6:23 KJV - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 10:9 KJV - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in thine heart that God hath raised
him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Only Jesus can give you a new life. Are you a dead man walking?

 

 

 

WHO IS CHRIST?

Matthew 16:13-15 KJV 13.When Jesus came into the coasts
of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying,
Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14.And they
said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some,
Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
15.He saith unto them, But who say yet that I am?

Jesus was a Prophet, Teacher, Preacher, Healer and more.

There are Truths to who Christ was?

1)Creator Christ
Colossians 1:16 KJV 16.For by him were all things created,
that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and
invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or
principalities, or powers: all things were created by him,
and for him.

2)Compassionate Christ
Matthew 14:36 KJV 36.And besought him that they might only
touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were
made perfectly whole.
John 12:35 KJV 35.Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little
while is the light with you, Walk while ye have the light,
lest darkness come upon you:for he that walketh in darkness
knoweth not whither he goeth.
Luke 19:41 KJV 41.And when he was come near, he beheld the
city, and wept over it.

3)Crucified Christ
John 19:28-30 KJV 28.After this, Jesus knowing that all things
were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled,
saith, I thirst. 29.Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar:
and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop,
and put it to his mouth. 30.When Jesus therefore had received
the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head,
and gave up the ghost.
John 15:13 KJV 13.Greater love hath no man than this, that a
man lay down his life for his friends.
1 Peter 3:18 KJV 18.For Christ also hath once suffered for sins,
the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being
put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

4)Conquering Christ
Worst enemy you will ever face is death.
Hebrews 9:27 KJV 27.And as it is appointed unto men once to die,
but after this the judgement:
He is risen.

5)Contemporary Christ
2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV 17.Therefore if any man be in Christ, he
is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things
are become new.

6)Coming Christ
Acts 1:11 KJV 11.Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye
gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you
into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go
into heaven.
Mark 13:26 KJV 26.And then shall they he send his angels, and shall
gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost
part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
Mark 13:32 KJV 32.But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no,
not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the  Father.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 KJV 16.For the Lord himself shall descend from
heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the
trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17.Then we
which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in
the clouds to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with
the Lord. 18.Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

NOW WHO IS CHRIST TO YOU?

HE IS EITHER YOUR SAVIOUR OR HE IS NOT.
Romans 10:9 KJV 9.That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord
Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 10:17 KJV 17.So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by
the word of God.

YOU NEED THE RIGHT ANSWER

THIS IS THE SUNDAY BEFORE EASTER. AS YOU GO THROUGH YOUR WEEK KEEP YOUR
THOUGHTS ON CHRIST AND THAT HE IS ALIVE. WE AS CHRISTIANS AWAIT HIS RETURN.

 

 

 

THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD

The message of the moment.

Philippians 4:7 KJV 7.And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding, shall keep
your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

A path to get in the eye of the storm.
1)Do not worry.
Matthew 6:25 KJV 25.Therefore I say unto you,
Take no thought for your life, what ye shall
eat, or what ye shall drink; not yet for your
body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life
more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Matthew 6:27 KJV 27.Which of you by taking
thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

Matthew 6:30 KJV 30.Wherefore, if God so clothe
the grass of the field, which today is, and to
morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much
more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

Matthew 6:34 KJV 34.Take therefore no thought for
the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for
the things of itself. Sufficent unto the day is
the evil thereof.

Yellow brick road.
1)Prayer and petition in everything.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV 18.In everything give
thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you.
Romans 5:8 KJV 8.But God commendeth his love toward
us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died
for us.
It's a certain prayer. Jeremiah 29:13 KJV 13.And ye
shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for
me with all your heart.

2)Thanksgiving
Again-1 Thessalonians 5:18
unconditional grateful Job 13:15 KJV 15.Though he slay
me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine
own ways before him.

Do we have reason to thank Him?
Yes.
3)Present them to God.
Cannot let your prayer list become a gossip list.

Prayer and petition+Prayer+Thanksgiving=Peace of God.

Following what God wants for your life, praying, and
being thankful is what will give you peace.

 

 

CHURCH DISCIPLINE AND FORGIVENESS

2 Corinthians 2:5-11 KJV 5.But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. 6.Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. 7.So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. 8.Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. 9.For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. 10.To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; 11.Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

1)WHEN A PERSON IS CAUSING DIVISION, SHOULD HE BE DISCIPLINED?
Verse 5.But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
Must deal with the person for minister to preach.
Romans 14:4 KJV 4.For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
The head of congregation is not the minister but the Lord.
Philipians 1:27 KJV 27.Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
A divisive situation is not good within the church.

2)MAJORITY AGREES ON THE DISCIPLINE FOR THIS PERSON OF THE CHURCH.
Titus 3:11 KJV 11.Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
Hebrews 13:17 KJV 17.Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

3)RESTORATION OF THAT PERSON.
GIVE THAT PERSON FORGIVENESS AND SUPPORT.
Ephesians 4:32.And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Colossians 3:13 KJV 13.Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
COMFORT AND COMPASSION.
LOVE SHOULD BE REAFFIRMED.
John 13:34-35 KJV 34.A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35.By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
UNCONDITIONAL

4)OBEDIENCE TO THE CHURCH OR BE WILLING TO GO.
Who would want to be a part of the divided and controversial part of the church. The lost are looking for peace. The minister should forgive also.
Need to please Christ and forgive them.
Christ is pleased when you forgive.
Matthew 6:14-15 KJV 14.For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
15.But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
If we want to be forgiven then forgive them.
God would not bless a pastor if he or others don't forgive.

Satan would have the advantage if we didn't forgive.