Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ... Acts 2:36 There has to be a desire to love, a decision to love, a dedication to love, and a dimension of the spirit in love. Gratitude releases God's super natural power to work in our lives and change our destiny. To pray for others, To encourage and comfort others, To spread the gospel of Christ, To provide the means for others to encourage, comfort and pray for one another, For those who do not know the salvation of Christ to know His Love and accept the free gift of salvation. Love is the only thing that can be divided without being diminished. Mercy is when God does not give us what we deserve. And Grace is when He gives us what we don’t deserve. Courage is not the absence of fear, but courage is going ahead and doing the right thing anyway in spite of our fear. Faith gives us the courage to do great things. The Great Commission - Matthew 28:18-20 History confirms defending of the faith. God’s purpose to our lives is like our skeleton is to our bodies. Trials, testing, and trouble prove to us that our faith is genuine and lets us know the condition of our heart. Do not be deceived - 14 times in Matthew Spiritual Gifts - Romans 12, Espesians 4, 1 Corinthians 12 & 14 Spiritual Gifts - Teacher, Organizer, Prophet - 1 Peter 4:10-11 Mercy, Exhorter, Server, Giver - 1 Corinthians 12:8 Olivet Discourse Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21 OSAS Romans 8:13, Revelation 22:19, Galations 5:19-21, 6:8 Romans Chapter 2 talks about God’s patience with us. If you love your children equally, you will treat them unequally. Our attitude determines our approach to life. I am a Christian woman, so I set high standards for myself. Grace is unearned and undeserved favor and spiritual blessings from God. Lord, let me see myself the way You see me. Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayer. Then opened He their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures. Luke 24:45 Daniel 2:20-21 established Kings and removes Kings Romans 13:1 - those who exist are established by God Born Once - Die Twice Born Twice - Die Once Sola fides - Only Through Faith Sola gratia - Only By Grace Sola Christus - Only With Christ Sola Scriptura - Only His Word Baptism is a public demonstration of our belief! Can use anything free from these sites: Grace Thru Faith Prophecy Update.com Bible Study Planet Holy Is The Lamb Rapture Ready.com EPM Omega My children, gather yourselves together, for the worse is yet to come. Only those who have the Word of God (in their memory) will stand. My children, submit Scriptures to memory because pretty soon My Word will be taken away. Satan cannot destroy or ever win as long as there is The Word. Cambridge 80 or 83 Riverside 7 deadly sins Pride, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Anger, Greed, Sloth Exchanging the Truth of God for a lie Is your church becoming secular? Http://www.carm.org/church/secularchurch.htm Satan’s first attach on any Christian is their family. Things the Bible teaches us about Satan: 1 Peter 5:8 - He is real, powerful, angry, very deliberate, he is not sleeping and he wants to destroy us. Isaiah 14:12 - God created numberless amounts of angels. Satan is a fallen angel, he tried to overthrow God, He was cast out - Jude 6 with his followers. Revelation 12:4 - 1/3 of the angels. 2 Corinthians 11:14 - He is an angel of light, he disguises himself as an angel of light so we won’t recognize him. He makes himself appear the opposite of what he really is. That’s why we are to test everything we hear and meet with the Word of God. 2 Corinthians 11:13 and 15 - False Apostles, Deceitful Workers, everyone isn’t and everyone doesn’t. He plants Tares among the Wheat. Tares are not real, they don’t know God. Matthew 13:38 He hates, he despises Jesus Christ! Wanting to be God, we are just pawns in his game. We are not even the real issue here. Demons are not physical beings, therefore they cannot case shadows. For example, my spirit cannot cast a shadow, but my physical body can. Genesis - Deuteronomy Pentateuch 5 books Joshua - Esther Historical 12 books Job - Song of Songs Poetical 5 books Isaiah - Malachi Prophetical 17 books Matthew - Acts Historical 5 books Romans - Hebrews Pauline Epistles James - Jude Pastoral Epistles Revelation Prophetic I would rather prepare myself to go through tribulation and be happily surprised by an unexpected rapture, than expect to be raptured only to find myself going through tribulation. If you had never heard anyone teach on the subject of the pre-trib rapture, and you only had the Bible, would you believe there were two second comings, or two stages to a second coming of Christ, separated by seven years, or would you believe the Biblical references refer to a single second coming? Husbands and Wives Her Needs: affection, conversation, honesty and openness, and financial commitment His Needs: sexual fulfillment, recreational companionship, physical attractiveness, domestic support, and admiration. Be not deceived: Bad company corrupts good morals. 1 Corinthians 15:33 To learn the meaning of life from a generation nearing the end of it's journey. Rosh Hashanah or the Feast of Trumpets - The 2nd Coming. The earth and Adam were born on that day and the Lord is the last Adam! 8 is the number of new beginnings. Magog = Modern Day Russia Are you purpose driven, or spirit led? People who deserve love the least, need it the most. It's one thing when we start trusting the Lord, But it's a whole other matter when He can start trusting us! God can open doors for us that no man can shut! When we are distraught, we look back. When we are dismayed, we look down. When we are distracted, we look around. But when we are delivered, we look UP! Why do we think God let the Israelite wander around and around the same mountain for 40 years before He led them into the Promised Land, when it was only an 11 day trip? Could it be because they were grumbling and complaining? Where you are in life right now is based on the seeds you have planted in your life so far. Everything we need is in the Bible! We witness to others by living the life! If we are not thankful for what we have now, why in the world would we expect God to give us more to be ungrateful for? Isaiah 26:3, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Man is likely made up of three distinct parts: body, soul, and spirit. The body is made up of flesh and can be touched. The soul forms the basic thought patterns and directs one’s functions. The spirit is in direct relationship with the Lord. Prayer is our occupation with our human needs and problems. We come to God with our needs and ask Him for His supply. Praise is the occupation of our minds with His blessings. We are thinking of all that God has done for us and give thanks for how He has blessed us. Worship is our occupation with God Himself, with the greatness of His being. Spiritual Maturity means looking to God for purpose and perspective, not just for comfort and convenience. The truth is like a lion. Just turn it loose and it will defend itself! Faith... Sees the invisible, Believes the miraculous, Obtains the impossible! Look for the right characteristics in a mate: Forget about looks, money and social position. Look for someone who has; (1) common beliefs, (2) a similar upbringing (3) and common goals. (2 Corinthians 6:14) A daughter is a daughter all of her life. But a son is a son until he takes a wife. Happiness keeps you sweet. Trials keep you strong. Sorrows keep you human. Failures keep you humble. Success keeps you glowing. But only God keep you going! Love allows us to trust. If we don't love God, How can we trust that He will see us through? The Bible: When you're down, it'll bring you up. When you're in, it'll get you out. When you're out, it'll bring you in. The way to get help is to know Jesus! If your heart is full of the world, the world is all you will have to nourish you. Be the change you wish to see in the world! Repentance is to leave the sin that we loved before, And show we are grieved BY DOING IT NO MORE! M arry the right man. O bey the great commission. T rain your children. H onor your parents. E njoy the Christian walk. R equest wisdom from God continually. The wise enrich - Fools hinder. People do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself. They reject the Bible because it contradicts them. There are 3 different kinds of people in this world: The wills, the won'ts and the can'ts. The wills accomplish everything. The won'ts oppose everything. And the can'ts fail in everything. I'm too blessed to be stressed and too anointed to be disappointed! What comes out of the mouth is in the heart! A well trained memory is one that lets you forget everything that isn't worth remembering. Religion is man's idea of God's expectations. The way we think all the time can become more powerful than what we believe, and what we think all the time becomes who we are. Our philosophy in life is to be in love with all we know. And what we've gathered in however many years we've lived is what we have come to believe. We can't change the past, but we can ruin the present by worrying over the future. If you're going through hell ... Keep Going! Give God what's right, not what's left. Give the devil an inch and he'll be a ruler. Manhood begins by submitting to the purposes of God. A hug is a great gift ... one size fits all. It can be given for any occasion and it's easy to exchange. Read the Bible ... it will scare the hell out of you! If we fill our hearts with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, we will have no today to be thankful for. Exercise Daily ... walk with the Lord. God doesn't call the qualified. He qualifies the called. Love is strengthened by working through conflicts together. The best thing parents can do for their children is to love each other. Plan ahead! It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark. We take for granted the very things that we should be giving thanks for. Love... It's the only thing that can be divided without being diminished. Happiness is enhanced by others, but should not depend upon others. For every minute we are angry with someone, we lose 60 seconds of happiness that we can never get back. All too few children can say - "There's No Place Like Home." One Family Begins, One Family Extends, One Family Grieves, One Family Ends. Deuteronomy is the "Book of Romans" of the Old Testament. We should live as though; Christ died yesterday, rose from the grave today, and is coming back tomorrow! No one is better than anyone else, Judge yourselves so YOU won't be judged. The "Fruit of the Spirit" is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness and faith. (Galatians 5:22) If we are not seeking the Lord, the devil is seeking us! The News is old things happening to new people. Some people are like waterless clouds... promising rain but never coming through. Laziness or an idle heart is the devil's workshop. Remember, even the devil quotes scripture. (Matthew 4:6) Be ye fishers of men... you catch them and He'll clean them! The whole Message of Christ is to love one another, be kind, and speak the truth. Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way; but never forget the blessings that come each day. The one thing we can give and still keep is our word. Love God with all your heart so you will have the persistence to walk in faith during the trials that are sure to come. Temptation exercises our faith and teaches us to pray. The manner that we dish out forgiveness to others, it will be dished back to us in exactly the same way by God. Satan and his demons also believe there is only one true God, but . . . they don't believe IN Him or trust IN Him. (James 2:19) Either the Bible will keep us from sin, or sin will keep us from the Bible. One of our greatest problems is that we ask God for answers and guidance and then we debate Him over His response. If the love of God is in our hearts, we will show it in our lives. The Bible says that "by this shall all men know us." (John 13:35) Suffering from tooth decay? Brush up on your Bible! We must be "born again" with the Spirit of God to enter into Heaven. Faith in God, resulting in good works, will result in a balanced Christian life, as they are essentially inseparable. Salvation is not a result of our good works; good works, however, are a result of our salvation. Therefore, works is not grounds for salvation, but evidence of it. Repenting will change the way you think and make you change your ways. Therefore, it cannot be just a changing of the mind alone. To repent means to feel sorrow, turn around, and follow Jesus. What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us! God can have our money and not our hearts. Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see. When we are not in the mood to worship God, but we do it anyway, that is a sacrifice of Praise! And see not what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; neither be you of a doubtful mind... Your Father knoweth you have need of these things. But rather seek ye first the Kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Luke 12:15-31) True love cannot be found where it does not truly exist. Nor can it be hidden where it truly does. There is no respect of persons with God; For He shows no partiality. (Romans 2:11) Bad company corrupts good character. (1 Corinthians 15:33) We should always be seeking to know what the Bible says. We should ask ourselves, "Is what I heard consistent with the Word of God?" We are to test everything with God's Word. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Winners make things happen. Losers let things happen. Sorrowful, but always rejoicing; Poor, yet making many rich; Having nothing, and yet possessing everything. (2 Corinthians 6:10) Most people don't realize that the Bible is full of scientific and historical accuracy, and fulfilled prophecies. Doctrine is constant, but interpretation changes with understanding. Love is the greatest force on earth and a prescription for a good life. WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning! Love is necessary to please God! If we don't get happy where we are, we'll never get to where we need to be. Compassion is the heart of knowing what to overlook. Strong women... recognize the challenge and complete the job. They need no credit, but give the glory to God and others. A man can have the best intentions to meet his wife's needs, but if he thinks her needs are similar to his own, he will fail miserably. Love, Faith, Self Discipline and Responsibility Lord, thank You for Your Word. May it be to me like green pastures and still waters, leaving me fully satisfied in You. Father, You have promised to lead me in paths of righteousness. Help me to be willing to follow, even when I don't understand. Lord, thank You for leading me through the dark valley, keeping me from harm as I go. Thank You even for Your reproof and correction, which is another expression of Your great love. Psalm 23 Mercy is when God doesn’t give us what we do deserve. Grace is when He gives us what we don't deserve. Every person who is a follower of Christ is called a Saint, someone set apart to follow Christ. A saint is a believer. Jesus says you are a Saint. We are the Saints of God. We don't always act like Saints. We have to grow into our Sainthood as Christ shapes us as we grow in our commitment to Him. Peter was the apostle of Hope. John was the apostle of Love. There are more private conversations between Simon Peter and Jesus than any other in the bible. Jesus is your last, best and only hope. 60% of church attendants are women. 40% and declining are men. Just because you are born a male doesn't make you a man and just because you are a man, doesn't make you a godly man. The hardest thing you will do today is follow Jesus. Get in touch with your spiritual side, get in touch with God. Women will respect men when they step up and be men of god in their homes. Jesus is like a Master sculpture, an artist who sees a plain piece of canvas, and yet beyond it, He sees a sunset. We are His workmanship He is working on us, we are not there yet. Jesus saw Simon Peters’ potential. It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. It's when we come to the end of ourselves is when we find the beginning with Jesus Christ. A sense of calling, a purpose to catch people for Christ. Let's be Saints for God. Shape me, make me, mold me. Do what you do for His Glory. In Christ we are secure. |