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These messages will bless, encourage and strengthen the body of Christ. We preach Truth unshackled and uncompromised. Preach the word;be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. 2 Timothy 4:2
What can we say about this grace? Probably not nearly enough. More than we realize, His grace abounds toward us in ways we will not know until eternity. But while we are here, we will stand in this abundant grace. #thesundaysermonseries #unmerited #thisgrace
As we close our Christmas series, we're going to focus what we are to do once we enter into His house; yes, worship--but there is so much more. Join us if you are able. #thesundaysermonseries #gloryinthhighest #nowthatyoureinthehouse
What's in a name? Of all the names involved in the Christmas story, there's only one that changes my life--Jesus. His name means everything to me---what about you?
One of the things that causes us to give Him glory this time of the year is because of the personal nature of His birth. While Christ came to His people the Jews, and by extension, all of us, it's up to each one of us to receive him to ourselves. #thesundaysermonseries #gloryinthehighest #itspersonal
When you desire more of Him, by default you are asking for less of YOU. But what does this mean? It means removing yourself from the 'throne' of your life, and allowing Him to reign over you--all of you. Who's the king of your life? #thesundaysermonseries #justmoreofhim #whosstheking
The things of this world offer counterfeit joy, counterfeit peace, and counterfeit security. When the child of God strays from the pathway of righteousness, this is what can be expected. Only as we cling to Him, will He give us the good things that are promised to those who stay hungry. #thesundaysermonseries #justmoreofHim #stayhungry #thegoodthings
How do you maintain a hunger and thirst for God in this world which cries out for our attention? It all depends on how you 'look' at it all. Join us as we look at reveal three ways to keep your hunger and thirst after God fresh. #thesundaysermonseries #justmoreofhim #stayinghungryy
Masks, masks, masks. There are the ones we wear literally, and then there are the ones we wear spiritually. In order to optimize our time at His feet, to hear His Word, we must come before Him without 'covering up'. What does the Lord require of us, and how do you approach Him? #thesundaysermonseries #thatgoodpart #whoareyouinhispresence
As we come before the the Lord, most certainly He wants to speak to us. But what happens when we can't hear Him? Certainly, it's not His fault if we can't, so what's the problem? Join us today as we look into some of the reasons why we sometimes can't hear the Lord. #thesundayswermonseries #thatgoodpart #canyouhearhim
It's the place where you can hear His Word. Have you been there? Are you there now? Our new series will focus on the value of sitting at Jesus 'feet. One may ask, 'What does it mean?' Sitting at His feet is a powerful and multi-faceted dynamic that keeps and positions us to hear his voice. First up, we'll look at 'That One Thing'. Join us if you can. #thesundaysermonseries #thatgoodpart #thatonething
More than ever before, we need to pray. And while there is no shortage of things to pray about, it must be understood that the Enemy will oppose us as we set ourselves to do so. Our new series will take a look at what happens when God's people pray. First up, we'll learn of 4 things we can expect from prayer when it's approached in the right way. #thesundaysermonseries #saintsofthelordcryout #4greatexpectations
Are you engaged in 'bottom line ministry'? That is, ministry that is Christ-centered, and gospel centered? What we need to remember is that bottom line line living precedes bottom line ministry; this type of living is also Christ-centered, and both are key as we navigate through these perilous times. Join us for the final installment in this series. #thesundaysermonseries #aliveandwell #bottomlineministry
More than ever before, people need the Lord. The constant struggle for peace, joy and purpose can only be found in Christ. There is a deep cry from every person without the Lord, and it says, 'Come over and help us'--can you hear them? #thesundaysermonseries #aliveandwell #macedoniaiscalling
Antioch holds a special place in church history because the disciples were first called Christians there. But what was it about them that caused them stand out? Join us today for, 'The Truth About Antioch'. We'll learn that what was true about them, needs to be true about us. #thesundaysermonseries #aliveandwell #thetruthaboutantioch
The early church flourished for several reasons, but more important than anything, they were empowered by the Holy Ghost. This power enabled them to speak boldly and stand firm. The early church teaches us the importance of being full.
We do not turn a deaf ear or a blind eye to the problems that exist in the church, but His church yet stands and will stand. All that Satan can bring will not bring it down. The foundation of the church is Christ--this truth must not be muted or mixed--we must tell it like it is
In the final parable of our series, we meet two men who approached God in two different ways. How they approached God revealed the contents of their heart, because only one of them emerged justified. We need to guard our heart with all diligence. Join us for, 'A Tale Of Two Hearts'. #thesundaysermonseries #lessonsfromtheparables #ataleoftwohearts
What do you do when you've prayed, and prayed, and prayed some more, and there seems to be no response from the Lord? In such cases our faith can take a hit; but we must not give up.
Jesus spoke parables to His disciples to teach them valuable lessons. While Matthew contains the bulk of these parables, Luke records some Christ's most memorable, unique to his book. Join us Sundays in July as we look at selected parables from Luke. First up this morning: on this Independence Day Christ reminds us what can happen we pledge allegiance to the wrong thing.
Rebellion and disrespect are terrible things, but when they are directed toward God, that certainly makes it much worse. But God! In His great love with which He loved us...I don't believe mere human words can properly express just how much He loves us.
As we close our series, we'll look at what happens when we faithfully carry His name. Also, we reveal several things we need to know and remember when we are mistreated because of His name.
People can rant, and rage, and rebel over the name of Jesus, but when the dust settles, and all is said and done, the name of Jesus will still be standing; along with all those who who call upon Him.
People can rant, and rage, and rebel over the name of Jesus, but when the dust settles, and all is said and done, the name of Jesus will still be standing; along with all those who who call upon Him.
Just the mention of the name of Jesus changes EVERYTHING. No matter who you are, or what you have done, His name, spoken in faith can deliver, and transform that one who is mired in sin and darkness. No matter who...no matter who.
The name of Jesus means different things to different people. At the moment of salvation, faith in His name set several things in motion--and it is the only name that has the authority to do so.
Join us this morning as we conclude this series with, ‘The Promises’. Throughout scripture the Lord guarantees us that He will always stand by us through sifting seasons. We’ll proclaim several of them today.
Last time we learned of ‘Satan’s Sinister Sifting Plan’, and his desire to shift us from our faith (first and foremost), our strength, and our identity. On the flip side, there is the ‘Savior’s Sovereign Sifting Plan’, and it speaks of His purpose, but also His divine provision during your sifting season.
Last time we started our series with an overview of the sifting process in the life of the believer. In part two we’ll focus on the part Satan plays in this process. Know this: his objective is to kill your faith—but how?
What are the marks of sifting? Understanding this dynamic will help us to navigate through these difficult times with patience and determination, because the sifting season' can crush you-- or build you for life.
Anyone remember static? It's that hissing and crackling sound we used to hear on our old radio and tv transmissions. What it did was interfere with your ability to listen. This dynamic also takes place spiritually, each time we set ourselves to pray. Join us as we wrap up this series with, 'Facing The Static', a timely word on how to pray through.
The enemies of prayer are many, but I be!ieve they all can fall under one common category; this one thing is the Thief of everything we attempt to do for the Lord--with prayer being first and foremost.
How committed are we to prayer? When it comes to this battle to pray, our enemies are certainly committed to keep us from it. Join us for this word, ‘Committed Or Omitted’.
Join us as we begin 'The Battle Series' with, 'The Battle Between The Knees'. First up, we'll look at prayer from the enemy's point of view, while defining the battle.
If knowing and being like Jesus is the goal of the Christian life, one of things that helps to bring this about is the power of His resurrection—and the Cross makes it possible. Today we remember the empty tomb and what it means to us, with a word entitled, ‘The Power Of His Resurrection’. Let’s celebrate!
First up in our 3-part series is, 'The Day They Missed The King'. We'll see how a case of mistaken identity played a vital role in the story of the Cross, and learn how a wrong view of Jesus can mean mean the difference between life and death.
While we wait on the Lord, there will at times be delays. But where do these delays come from? We're taking a revealing look at 3 types of delays, and see how faith is key in each.
More than anyone, Job knew what it was to suffer. His time spent in this season was filled with ups and downs, but through it all he held out Hope that God would deliver him.
What does it mean to 'wait quietly' on the Lord? As we open this 4-part series, we'll look at the role that silence plays as we wait on God. We'll also reveal 4 things to remember while we are in God's waiting room.
Has your faith in God ever wavered, and you found yourself questioning His ways, His will, and His Word? We’re concluding our series this morning with a message looking at fractured faith in difficult times—and the restoration that is available in Christ.
In this special podcast, we've partnered with Clarence & Diana Haynes, founders of 'The Bible Study Club. We'll look at the Christian's relationship to the world, learn what worldliness is, and discuss the need to have a 'Word view' of the world.
Where does your loyalty rest? An honest answer to this question can mean the difference between peace or panic, when it comes to your walk with the Lord; the proper foundation is essential.
Can your faith be described as fracturex, frustrated, and faltering, due to circumstances? We'LL go to scripture and see a man who was all of the above, but he had one thing that remained-- a fire.
There is absolutely no church that is perfect, but there are certain things which can classify it as being unhealthy. What are they? We present our list of the top 5 signs that will lead a church down an unhealthy path.
Do you really believe? Where is your faith? Our new series will deal the need to be anchored in Christ. Not being so, opens the door to doubt, confusion, insecurity, and of course, sin. How do we avoid these potentially devastating results?
Whenever any one of is looked at intently, our response is usually, 'Why are you looking at me like that?' But what about Jesus? How do we respond to His look? Our response can make all the difference in our life.
The presence of the Lord is precious. But what happens when His presence is 'forced out'? How can this happen? This is a fesh word about the need to cherish His presence--and how to avoid losing it.
When circumstances cloud our sight, we can miss the unseen, and forget several truths about who we are--and who God is. It is during these times that we need a fresh encounter with the living God.
Many in scripture who encountered the Lord, were never the same again; and that is the way it should be. What exactly does happen when we get a fresh vision of who He is?
We continue our series, looking at practical, but powerful keys to keep you rooted in Christ.
To say that I have always remained unmovable, would be a misstatement; but I'm still here, serving the Lord by faith. Along the way I have learned a few things about staying strong (and still learning). In our new series, we'll offer you some keys to being and staying strong. Let's end the year on a strong note, with a fresh resolve to stand.
As we close our series in the book of Psalms, we will learn the reasons why we do what we do. What do we do? We praise, we love, we serve, and so much more. This verses read like a condensed version of Ephesians chapter 1. We are so blessed! A very personal word of praise.
As the world pauses give thanks in this season, God's people are to perpetually praise Him. Aside from the obvious things we are to thank Him for, i.e., life, family, and a roof over our heads, we want to take time to praise Him for His Word, for through His Word we find our salvation.
What does revival look like? Is it the one we go to or the one we experience? Revival is a theme that flows throughout the Bible and in the Psalms particularly. The cry of the psalmists heart should also be ours.
Have you ever been disappointed, and wondered whether God is fair or not? Have you ever found yourself struggling, while those around you seem to be prospering? How do you deal with it? The psalmists wrote about these things, proving that there's nothing new under the sun. Encouragement for the difficult times we face.
What do you do when that LITTLE three letter word called 'sin', begins to cause BIG trouble in your life? The great king David addresses this issue head on in the Psalms. If we're honest, we know that sin has a way of making the Christian life miserable, if not dealt with properly. The book of Psalms addresses this issue head on, and lets us know that there is hope.
Our new series takes a look at selected Psalms which were written under difficult circumstances. First up is Psalm 142, written by David while he was hiding in a cave from king Saul. He wants to praise the Lord; yet his circumstances have constricted him. What to do?
Any discussion of God's warriors would not be complete without mentioning theses four young men. They teach about communion, commitment, and resistance. Are you willing to stand alone?
Jehoshaphat was a man who understood where his help came from. When he set himself to seek the Lord, he set in motion a series of events that would him and us some things about power.
While our Enemy does not and cannot read our thoughts, we must be mindful that our words, actions and attitudes reveal what's going on in our hearts. As warriors, we must be mindful of the things we say and do. Are your words, attitudes and actions getting the Enemy's attention?
I had the privilege of being interviewed by Nancy Sabato for her YouTube channel ‘The Call’. I pray that you’ll listen and be blessed. She has many other stories of hope and faith on her channel which will inspire you.
Joseph? A warrior? Yes, 'par excellence'. At every turn he was confronted by people who desired to bring him down, but he stood the test because God was with him--and he knew it.
Before the Flood, times were very hard, but there was a man who stood out among all others. For his times, he had what I would call, ‘the total package’. What was it about him that would begin to set the tone for our own lives today?
When it's all said and done, God's grace currently prevails, and is extended to all who will take hold of it.
Jonah now finds himself in the position of following through with God's call--but he has to do it God's way. You and I must resist the temptation to 'speak our mind'; rather, we must always speak what God says, because then we will be telling it like it is.
Chapter two of Jonah finds him in a difficult situation, described as being, 'in the belly of hell'. Have you ever been there? What did you do? Thank God that there is always grace to help in our time of need.
While Jonah is front and center in the book named after him, it is Nineveh which stands in the background as the catalyst. This wicked city was the object of God's grace, and He used Jonah to reach them; but there were some complications. Nineveh's story teaches us much about God--and ourselves.
King David was a man who went through difficult seasons in his life; as we all do. We learn powerful lessons from David and the apostle Paul about what to do when the hard seasons come.
Oh yes, entanglements do happen, but we don't always know it. Learn about the nature of entanglements, and other things to avoid.
Today, we reveal several powerful and timely lessons from the life of the boy king, Josiah.
The difficult times we are living require that we 'live out loud. What does it mean to live this way, and how do we do it?
Have you ever thought about exactly how much God loves us? We talk about it and sing about it, but do we really understand it? In spite of everything, our Father loves us with an unfailing and unconditional love.
There comes a time when we have to face the truth; this is what happened to Jacob as he wrestled with God. If you've been struggling with the Lord, it's time to give up.
Many pastors and leaders spoke about a '2020 vision' at the start of the year--including myself. Of course no one foresaw the unprecedented events that we have seen, In light of it all, after six months, how's the vision going?
There are two generations co-existing in this world today. Which one are you a part of?
We look at 4 powerful and pivotal post-resurrection appearances of Jesus that give us hope, faith and empowerment
What do you do when you don't understand what's happening in your life, and you don't know what to do? Pastor Jakes reveals several practical, yet powerful steps that will help to bring clarity to your life.
Here's the word: If you give yourself to Him, He will give Himself to you. Now, are you ready and willing to do His will?
What does it take to have a quality relationship with the Lord? Join Pastor Jakes as he takes you on journey unfolding several keys to serving the Lord that gleaned from over 40 years of ministry. A powerful and personal time in the Word.
Life can be hard. Sometimes you may find yourself at a point of shutting down. The disciples found themselves in such a place...then came Jesus.
It is the one thing that will get us through ANY situation...PRAISE...and we must be willing and able to do at any and all times.
From 1Peter 5:5-6: Humility is not just a place to visit; it's where we need to live. We take a fresh look at the need for humility in the Christian life.
God gave His people three powerful directives to help guide them to the miracle they needed; ou God is able!
Religious people are among the most difficult people to reach with the gospel. They possess a special brand of ignorance that pevents them from seeing their true condition. Don't become a victim of this trap called religion.
After laying a foundation in part one concerning the power of the word of God, Pastor Jakes now takes aim at several dangerous doctrines that have permeated today's church, the reasons why these doctrines abound, and the need for biblical integrity. A must listen.
In part one , Pastor Jakes speaks about the power and practicality of the Word of God and the need for biblical awareness.
Our common enemy, the devil has targeted all of us, though he is limited in what he can do. However, there are some whom he is more prone to attack. Who are they? Find out in this hard hitting and challenging word.
Instead of making excuses as to why we can't, it's necessary to leave the iniquity of the city behind. A powerful and challenging word from the Lord.
With all that many do that is church related, we ask the most important question that can be asked, 'Have you been to the Cross?'
The world needs Jesus. The need is urgent. Even those who serve Him need Him more and more. When one realizes they need Jesus, there is no time to waste; we must come running to Him.
Jesus' simple, yet powerful words amount to one of the greatest invitations found in scripture; so why do so many miss it? Many have come to church, have come to sing, have come to shout and dance, but have not come to Christ. Jesus simply says, 'Come unto ME'. Have you heard His voice?
Are there hidden idols in your life? They will keep you from all the Lord wants you to be; but the Lord can do what needs to be done, they must first be identified. A powerful word about the danger of idols.
The apostle Paul tells young us that as Christians, there some things we need to leave, and live, and look for. From Titus chapter 2.
Jesus stands at the door knocking, but we must not camp out at the door; we must open the door and enter to be blessed.
Calling on the most powerful name in the universe brings peace, victory and deliverance.
Do you know who you are? Really? Because in Christ if you have any doubts, the enemy will try and rob you of that knowledge. Find out who you are in Him and walk in it.
Now more than ever before we need to stand on the promises of the word of God--because it lives.
When Jesus saves us, He makes a radical change in our lives. This means that our living, in every area of our lives should also be radical.
In spite of God's promise to never leave us or forsake us, there are yet times when we feel abandoned. There is still hope because even during God's seeming absence, He is at work.
All miracles don't happen spontaneously; in many cases it's a process. We need to allow Jesus to do whatever he need to do, so that the miracle process can begin. It starts by taking His hand.
When the journey gets long and you as if you've strayed too far faraway from the Lord for Him to care, it's good to know that it's never too late.
The Cross is the answer to sin in any life--even the sins of the flesh. None of our schemes or rituals will work. It's the Cross or nothing at all. How important it is that we touch Jesus.
All of us have experienced storms in our life. This is a timely word on how to navigate the storms of life.
We are called upon to be absolutely convinced about the truths of who God is. In difficult times, this assurance will prove to be invaluable.
Jesus is precious. There is simply no way around it. He has been everything to me. He has done everything for me. Without Him, I would be nothing, and I don't know where I would be without Him. What about you? Is He precious?
This is crucial. Though we all have a measure of faith, the question is, where, and what do we place that faith in? This is important because misplaced faith can mean the difference between a life of bondage and one live freely in Christ.
There is normal...and then there is radical. Radical sometimes calls us to step out of the boundaries set by others and ourselves. It calls us to step out of the of the ordinary, go with the flow lifestyle. Do you have 'radical' in you?
Humility touches every part of who we are. Whether it's what we do, and how we do it, or what we say and how we say it, our level of humility speaks volumes.
God gives us the ability to soar above our circumstance when we wait on Him--the right way.
It's important to remember that what 's in our minds affects what's in our hearts, which will in turn, affect how we live.
The road to Emmaus was filled is with disappointment, discouragement and doubt for the disciples--until Jesus stepped in, to bring hope and encouragement. Our Lord does the same for us as we travel down our Emmaus road. Praise the Lord!
It is so sad to be where Jesus is and still miss Him. It was the case as He made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and it is still the case today--missing His presence.
Sunday worship service recorded live from Upper Room Outreach Ministries in Brooklyn, NY
Sunday worship service recorded live from Upper Room Outreach Ministries in Brooklyn, NY
God hears us whether we whisper or shout. However, a whisper can become sometimes become a shout of sheer desperation. The essential factor in either case is faith. Without it, your whisper of shout is void of power. If you're going to shout--believe.
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. There will be hills and valleys, good times a bad times. However, we have the promise that through it all, our God will be there for us. In the mean time we ought to rejoice in being partakers of the process.
We know that sometimes bad things happen in the dark, but there's no need to be afraid because miracles happen at night. Listen in and discover the power of midnight!
A powerful and encouraging word for the weak, weary and run down child of God--don't give up!
The Word of God is essential to a vital, thriving walk with the Lord. Without a healthy relationship with scripture we will seriously curtail our maximum effectiveness in the kingdom of God. We need the mighty power of His Word in our lives to help us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord.
Mark chapter 5 introduces us to a man in dire straits; alone, day after day living in a graveyard. The bible says he was 'living among the tombs.' What does this all mean for us? How can an individual find themselves living among the tombs?
The Spirit of God not only renovates our lives; He restores, He revives, He rejuvenates, and most importantly, He regenerates. The Holy Ghost touches and affects every aspect of our lives.
Is the Lord seated on the throne of your life? Who makes the rules? Who leads and directs? We need to make absolutely sure that we do not place ourselves or anything else on the throne. We need the right king in our lives. Let Him reign.
When Jesus spoke in John 16:33, 'in this world ye shall have tribulation', He was in essence saying, 'there are no shortcuts', because hard times and trouble are guaranteed. But because He overcame them, we shall overcome them too.
How we deal with a dry season in our lives many times will determine how long we spend there. I know the wilderness gets a bad rap, and rightfully so, but it is important that we do not waste our time in the wasteland. Even there, God is trying to do His work in us.
The church in many ways has abandoned the Cross. We need to come back to the place of forgiveness and sanctification, so that that we can experience the life-changing power of the Lord in our lives.
The greatest question ever asked obviously requires the greatest response you will ever give. This question was asked by Pontius Pilate in Matthew chapter 27, and the answer was stunning. What is your answer? What have you done with Jesus?
Our young Sister Esther speaking from Heb.11:1 about the importance of faith at a recent service.
Crying out to God when you're in need, is a good thing. Dancing before the Lord in expectation of what He is going to do is a good thing. However, after we've exhausted all our means, the best thing we can do is to go to sleep.
Many of us are not good at waiting because our patience is lacking. But what do you do while waiting on the Lord? A powerful word about what we should and should not do as we wait on Him.
The distance between the head and the heart is about 18 inches. It's also the distance between life and death, and heaven and hell. Do you know Jesus - or do you KNOW Jesus?
A word of encouragement about coming to the realization that God is everything, and that He is the only one that can help when you're in need.
God is looking for intercessors; people who will stand in the gap and pray for the land--specifically the people of the land. Will you stand in the gap?
With the rash of terrorist attacks in the world today, we do well to be on guard. Terrorists seek out soft targets; places that are unguarded and vulnerable. Satan, the ultimate terrorist, also seeks soft targets. Individuals unguarded and unprotected by Christ, because they won't serve Him.
Speaking to your soul is an overlooked dynamic of the Christian life. What it amounts to is simply encouraging yourself in the things of God--but beware not to speaks lies to your soul, or ignore it; there can be a heavy price to pay.
Many excuses have been put forth as to why people don't serve God, but scripture gives us only one definitive reason. Do you know what it is?
It's so important to remember where the power and enablement to do God's will comes from; it's certainly not in our own strength. If it's His work, it has to be done by His Spirit.
The very thing we should be willing to do, is the very thing many Christians have trouble doing. What is it? Giving God everything. But besides our hearts and our devotion, what else does God want and deserve from us?
The choice is clear. Life or death; blessing or cursing. Scripture says that we should choose life that we might live. Have you chosen the way of life?
Scripture speaks very clearly about the need for personal holiness. But let's be clear, Satan will do anything within his realm of power to come against that high calling. Anything. He will use people, problems and circumstances to steal your testimony. But thank God that HE IS FAITHFUL!
What should be obvious, sometimes is not. Holiness cannot be forced upon the unsaved. We should not presume that all are saved. Before anyone can hope to holy, they first must be saved.
With holiness as a foundation, Dr. Flo offers some fascinating insight into the workings of the human mind as it pertains to sexual sin. While being transparent, she also candidly testifies of God's power to deliver, restore and keep.
When we talk about holiness, we must be careful not to try and force holiness on to unsaved people. Before you can be holy, you have to be saved.
Satan's attacks against God's people are ultimately meant to stop them from serving God. One of the ways we can counter this is by being full of the Holy Ghost. Are you?
Being a man after God's own heart meant that David was led and empowered by the Spirit of God which ultimately enabled him to take his giant's head. What giant are you facing?
We have a responsibility. Our responsibility is to use the resources given to us in the Word to know God; not to have a passing acquaintance with Him-but to know Him. Do you know Him today?
The command to save yourself came on the heels of the first and possibly greatest gospel sermon ever preached. But how does one go about saving themselves? We'll talk about it.
Salvation is the greatest and most precious gift God has given us. But when we lack assurance, the enemy can bring torment into a life. Are you saved? Are you sure?
Job's story is a familiar one, but there is much to be learned from it. You have to stick with it until the very end to see the valuable life truth he learned from it all. We do well to learn from it also.
We've all been caught by surprise. But have you been caught by surprised by God? God's 'suddenlys' will bless us when we learn how to respond to them properly. Have you had a 'suddenly' lately?
Scripture symbolizes the Spirit as being, among other things, wind, water, fire and oil. And every single facet of the Spirit we need desperately in our lives. Lord, I want all of you for all of me.
A fact that many of us fail to remember is that the world is watching us. Not only that, other believers are too. Paul, in 1 Timothy 4 gives us six principles on how to be an example to believers and others. Words we need to live by.
The wilderness is not a desirable place to be. No matter our reasons for being there, God wants to teach us some things. King David found himself there, and so did Jesus. From them we find out how we can emerge from the wilderness in the power of the Spirit.
I'm sure you can name a few of the good things that Christians do. Things like prayer, worship and bible reading to name a few. What you may not know is that many of these same folk do these things and more without having done one very important thing; and it's a problem. It's the thing they ought to do.
There are two types of people in this world...those who have and those who have not. Everyone falls into one of those categories. Which one are you?
God's power is awesome, unchanging, and indescribable. Simply put, He is unstoppable. What He says He will do, what He has spoken will come to pass, and the promises He has made, he will keep. Help is on the way!
The apostle Paul had no identity problems. He knew who he was and owned up to it. His claim to fame: I am a prisoner of Jesus Christ. What or who has you as its prisoner? Remember that whatever has you as prisoner also has the keys to your life. Lord Jesus, I give you the keys of my life.
Over the course of time our minds become filled with the circumstances of life. If we don't maintain the proper attitude, these things can overwhelm us. This is why we our minds to be focused on Jesus alone; a one track mind.
There's no doubt that Satan has come to steal, kill and destroy. But he's not looking for everyone; he's looking for a certain type of person. Are you that certain one?
Is He the God of your life? Your whole life? We must not allow God to become the God of only parts of our life; a convenient 'just help me when I need you' kind of God. He will come to our aid when we make Him the God of our whole life.
Sometimes what we need most of all from God is a fresh word from God. A word that strengthen, reignite and spur us on in the ministry He has given us; a word that will fire up lost passion and purpose. Lord, we need a fresh word from you.
Being a man after God's own heart, King David understood what it meant to be hungry for God. It was one of the things that characterized who he was. But what about us? Are we hungry after Him? Is it Him and nothing else? If not, it's what we need more than anything. Lord, help us that we might hunger and thirst after you.
It's important that we get to know the Jesus we serve; who He is, what He's done and most importantly, what He wants to do. Unfortunately, some are not serving the real Jesus. They are serving a Jesus of their own making. A Jesus they think they know, but have never met-a Jesus of convenience.
Sometimes it becomes necessary to stop or pause and get the big picture. That's what King David had to do. After communicating a list of things he was dealing with, he pauses to take into account that God is in control. Good words to remember.
Contrary to popular belief, God is not politically correct. He doesn't have to be. He is God. Concerning what He has spoken, He has not lied; concerning what He has done and spoken, He has not changed His mind; and He won't-because He is God.
Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft...hard words from scripture, but this is how God sees it. we do well to stay far away from this evil monster called rebellion. Jesus is the only way out.
Time and again in scripture we are told that this life in Christ is a 'walk'. Our walk with the Lord many times depends on how well we can stand-because before we can walk, we have to learn how to stand.
You can't run and you can't hide. Because of the Lord's love for us, the Spirit will not let us go. Ever. Thank God. This is about what can happen when you begin to take heed to the devil's whispers concerning God's love for us. A personal testimony.
It's the reason He died for us. It's the reason we are saved. It's also the reason we are blessed. It's all because He loves us. A timeless word about the love of God.
Though we don't want to admit it, more than we know, we as children of God need for Him to sweep into our lives and bring radical change. This change will take place via personal revival. Lord send a revival-and let it start in me.
As we continue in the Lord's work, we must be careful not to allow life's difficulties to cause us to lose our grip.
Whatever we do encounter, we have the promise of His presence. Because of this, we cannot give up...no matter what.
In spite of the many things that the Lord promises to do for us, there are yet many things that we must do for ourselves in order to maintain proper fellowship with Him.
This is a short word from Isa.41:1-16 spoken by one of our young people from the church. I pray you will be blessed.
The devil is busy. But we serve a God who has promised to strengthen, uphold and help us, no matter the difficulty or problem. He says, 'I will help you.' Trust Him today.
All we want is peace. All we want are 'calm seas', so to speak. What we get is stormy weather-and one after the other so it seems. But it's alright. God promises to be with us through it all. He will get us safe to the other side.
What does a backslider look like? Coming up we take a hard but biblical view of the backslider; how to know if you are one, or have begun the slide-and how to get back.
Sometimes things just happen. But what do you do when one thing after another keeps coming at you? In Psalm 77 we learn some valuable lessons from Asaph the worship on what to do when you just don't understand.
Many within the Church are trying to redefine what its purpose is. Ultimately it is Satan who is behind this last days surge to try and shift the Church along with its purpose and mandate. Come what may, the Church will be the Church-hell's gates will not be able to prevail against it.
Most of us would like to forget persecution in one form or another awaits all who live godly in Christ Jesus as scripture plainly declares. The bright side is that though we ALL will go through it, ALL will be delivered from it.
Holiness is both a command and a calling. The Lord expects us to take the necessary steps to ensure that we live that way. If it were not possible, He would not have told us to do it. Let's talk about...your holiness.
Many of those who believe they are Christian just because they do 'Christian' things are in for a surprise. This is brought out in Jesus' own statement in Matthew 7. Many will say unto me in that day Lord, Lord...and I will profess unto them, I never knew you...This sermon talks about what Christianity is NOT, while showing you what it is.
Sifting is a necessary part of the Christian life. While Satan desires to use this 'shaking' process break us down, God uses it to shake loose those things in our lives that are needed. Let God have His way.
Fourth of a four part series entitled, 'Real! Truth About What You Really Need For Your Life.' Be blessed.
Third in a four part series entitled, "Real! Truth About What You Really Need For Your Life.' Be blessed.
Second of a four part series entitled, 'Real! Truth About What You Need For Your Life.' Be blessed.
First of a four part series entitled, 'Real! The truth About What You Really Need For Your Life.' I pray you will be blessed.
A short, practical explanation of the importance of the full armor of God in the life of the Christian taken from Ephesians 6.
We all have priorities. The taking of one thing in importance above another. Though it may be open for debate, coming up is a word on what I believe to be our greatest priority. Be blessed.
Victory. God has promised it to us. But what happens after we get our breakthrough, or deliverance. What we do AFTER victory will determine whether we walk in it or remain where we were.
To be led by God means to hear His voice. Is there anything keeping me from hearing Him. An powerful about the importance of being led by God.
Young people are facing a lot. Without Jesus, it's even more difficult. Whatever and whoever is keeping you from Jesus, let them go!
If you are going to be used by God, there must be a time of preparation. The backside of the desert is the place where God prepares those he will use greatly. There are many things to be learned in this, and through it all God will be there.
Here is a simple truth that the enemy wants to keep us from: God loves us. Many times this truth is glossed over and taken for granted due to Satan's lies. There is another vital truth that the Enemy wants us to forget-and that is that we are walking miracles. In spite of everything, and with all you've been through, you know that you are a walking miracle!
When you're down and out, when you feel like giving up-DON'T! There is a posture that we must take, especially when things seem to be going against us, because giving up is not an option. Put your hope in God!
No one or nothing can give us peace, security and deliverance from sin. Any search to find these things somewhere else will only end in misery. Ephesians 1:7 says that it's 'in Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins...' Have you been redeemed and forgiven? It can only come through Jesus.
Trusting God is an absolute necessity as we serve God. Even when things become difficult, we do not have a choice: we must still trust God in spite of everything. You will be blessed by this short word of truth and encouragement.
Life is filled with challenges. Sometimes along the way, we lose our way and in the process, for one reason or another, we lose our joy or our strength, among other things. Everything becomes more difficult when we try to navigate this life without these things. We need restoration. Is that where you are today?
The gospel is simple. God loved and gave and sent; Jesus came and died and rose again. All we need to do is believe and be saved. Yet this message is rejected because men love darkness rather than light. Ahead is a simple, straightforward presentation of the beloved John 3:16.
The need to pray is obvious but it is the doing of it that is problematic. There are three simple reasons why we do not pray as we ought to pray. This message explores those reasons and encourages us to pray through.
Revival is personal, and it must start somewhere. It will begin in a heart that is hungering, thirsting and burning for Jesus. In order for our hearts to burn for Him, there are several things we need to first allow Him to do in us-and we must not resist. Does your heart burn in His presence?
A simple question. Translated it means, 'Are you saved?', 'Are you living for Jesus?', or 'Are you going to heaven?' Stirring, hard hitting words about the most important question that needs to be answered.
There are basic aspects of God's awesomeness that when kept in perspective, will help you to move forward, no matter what your circumstances are. We need to keep these simple foundational principles close to our hearts at all times; namely that God sees, He hears and He knows. I know we know these things already...but do we live it? Be challenged. God is awesome!
A church will only be as strong as its members; this is why the enemy works so hard against us in order to stall and even bring down the Church-but it will not work. However we still need to be on guard. The danger the Church faces is not so much from the outside, but within.
This life we live is full of obstacles. We are guaranteed to encounter many foes along the way. However, there is no need to fear because the Lord's power within us is far greater. So as to keep the enemy in his place, we need face these foes with all the might that our God supplies.
In spite of what we want, in spite of how things seem to be turning out, we must be willing to accept what the Lord is allowing us to go through. No matter what the hardship we face , we must be able to say, even through gritted teeth sometimes, 'Nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.'
Jonah was on a mission...away from God. By doing so, he became a rebel on the run. Using the words from several popular songs, Rev. Jakes paints a convincing picture of what it means to be a rebel-and the need to come back to God.
In this life we are sure to face challenges and have struggles from time to time; our enemy the devil seeks to devour us like a roaring lion. Thank God for the blessed hope we have in Jesus, who will one day come and take us home. But until then, my heart will go on singing...
Whatever your need, whatever your problem or difficulty, it is only the Lord's mighty power that can set you free. Trust Him to do what He has promised. He will deliver!
The enemy has determined to do some things in our lives, however, he cannot accomplish what the Lord has not permitted. Only our mighty God is able to do all that He has spoken. Not only CAN God do what He says!, God WILL do what He says! He is the God who WILL!
Salvation is personal. Taking the proper steps to make sure our hearts are right with is vital. Church attendance or involving oneself in ministry of any kind, does not insure our salvation.
They walk among us. Behaving like us, speaking like us...but they are not one of us. They are apostates. They look ,sound and act like the genuine article. But beware of...the creepers.
One of the enemy's goals is to put the child of God to 'sleep'-making them unaware of their own spiritual condition. Learn about some of his tactics in this revealing message.
There are certain signs that tell us and others that we've spent time with Jesus. What are some of them? Find out in this eye-opening message.
We have a responsibility to be more than just acquainted with Jesus. There needs to be learning, growth and application of truth. We need to KNOW Him.
On the mountain, Moses asked the Lord to show him His glory. Is that your heart's desire?
Abiding in Christ is not a spectator sport...we must actively engage in remaining in Him.
The Bible tells us that we need to rid ourselves of all that remains of wickedness...there's still a whole lot of unnecessary baggage that we as Christians carry around. We need to enlist the help of the Lord to get rid of it.
Scripture declares that we are responsible to cleanse and keep ourselves pure. We do this through the daily choices we make. Obedience is key.
You may not have much money, or even some of the things you'd like to have, but if you've got Jesus, you have all you need.
If you want to move ahead, you have to walk-don't allow yourself to be paralyzed by your circumstances; rise up and walk!
We will not see ourselves for who we really are until we have an encounter with Him...face to face.
No matter the circumstance, you are in the place where you need to be...for now-God is in control.
Be ye holy...a command not to be taken lightly. Can it be attained? First in a series entitled, 'Holiness: What We Long For, What We Need.'
When it comes to ministry, we need a battle plan to combat the enemy's attempts to derail us. He has a plan-so should you. Solid teaching encouraging us to have a plan of action in place against the enemy's schemes.
We are called to walk worthy of the Lord...honoring God is what it's all about. Some practical advice on how to do it.
No matter what struggles we face, we must endure and never give in to the temptation to let go. Never let go!
As Christians, at times we deal with personal battles we feel no one else will understand. What do we do when we encounter these 'private wars'? Encouragement from the Word of God.
As followers of Jesus, He calls us to be relentless, consistent and radical; in our thinking, our attitude, and our behavior
What will it cost you to follow Jesus? It will cost you yourself; Jesus calls us to come and die to ourselves
Part 1 in the Sermon Series entitled, 'Follow Me: A Call To Authentic Discipleship'...Examining the question, 'What does it really mean to follow Jesus?'
There are some individuals occupying church pews that are up to no good..from Jude,they are the devil's sharks