Happy Resurrection Day!
Jesus, who always was even before the foundation of the world, came to earth to save you & me. People did not believe in Him, they didn't even really want Him around. He left His splendor & glory in Heaven to come to this world to bear our grief, sorrow, sin & shame. He never committed any sin nor did He ever live an unrighteous life, yet God loves us so much that He sent His ONLY son to die for our unrighteousness.
He was spit on, scourged, beaten beyond all recognition, not even resembling a human being, yet, like a lamb, he didn't open His mouth. He was led to the cross, without so much as a whimper. While being nailed to the cross, people laughed at Him, mocked Him, ridiculed Him, but He still prayed that God forgive them for their evil deeds. Hanging on the cross between two sinners, He still died to save them, you & me! Taking in His last breath, He muttered, "It is finished"; all the sin, shame & disgust that we would ever have to go through in life, was now nailed to the cross, abolished through His pain & suffering, allowing you & me the opportunity to live a victorious life!
Monday, April 9, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012 - Bible Study with Bro. Mitch Morgan
1 John 1:5-10
We must continue in fellowship with God, forsaking darkness. In darkness, sin abides. Where sin abides, God is not present. God gives us good gifts; they are given freely because of His love for us! We do not deserve His goodness, nor do we work for any of it, but because he loves us, He provides what we need. The wages of sin is death & this we earn for the ungodly deeds we've done! Even in the darkest places & times, God CAN deliver BUT if He doesn't, know that you should still continue in fellowship with Him because He knows best! The Three Hebrew Boys declared that even if God did not deliver them from the fiery furnace, they would NOT bow to the king's golden image! They did not break fellowship! Paul & Silas, in their darkest hour, went into prison still praising God! They did not break fellowship! Pray, praise & worship - communicate with God ALWAYS!
We must continue in fellowship with God, forsaking darkness. In darkness, sin abides. Where sin abides, God is not present. God gives us good gifts; they are given freely because of His love for us! We do not deserve His goodness, nor do we work for any of it, but because he loves us, He provides what we need. The wages of sin is death & this we earn for the ungodly deeds we've done! Even in the darkest places & times, God CAN deliver BUT if He doesn't, know that you should still continue in fellowship with Him because He knows best! The Three Hebrew Boys declared that even if God did not deliver them from the fiery furnace, they would NOT bow to the king's golden image! They did not break fellowship! Paul & Silas, in their darkest hour, went into prison still praising God! They did not break fellowship! Pray, praise & worship - communicate with God ALWAYS!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
The Results of Justification
Our introduction to God through Jesus Christ has give us privileges, access & permission! We have been justified, declared not guilty, sanctified, set free!
Romans 5:1-2
Hebrews 3:1-6
James 1:12
Philippians 1:18-20
2 Corinthians 1:20-22
Our introduction to God through Jesus Christ has give us privileges, access & permission! We have been justified, declared not guilty, sanctified, set free!
Romans 5:1-2
Hebrews 3:1-6
James 1:12
Philippians 1:18-20
2 Corinthians 1:20-22
Sunday, March 25, 2012
There's no reason for the people of God to be defeated because there
is no defeat in Him! Worry brings on fear & sin, but Jesus gives a
peace that surpasses all understanding! We have been given the victory
through Jesus; we must, therefore, walk by faith!
Revelation 1:8
John 1:1-3
Ephesians 3:7-10
Colossians 2:14-19
If Jesus disarmed principalities, we need not be afraid of defeated! The only power Satan has is the power we give to him!
We should speak to the mountain, not wish it away while we sulk. Calling those things that are not into existence as if they were is crucial to NOT live in fear & defeat! Life & death is in the power of the tongue! Only YOU can speak life into your situation! You are more than a conqueror; don't give up & don't give in! You can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you!
Revelation 1:8
John 1:1-3
Ephesians 3:7-10
Colossians 2:14-19
If Jesus disarmed principalities, we need not be afraid of defeated! The only power Satan has is the power we give to him!
We should speak to the mountain, not wish it away while we sulk. Calling those things that are not into existence as if they were is crucial to NOT live in fear & defeat! Life & death is in the power of the tongue! Only YOU can speak life into your situation! You are more than a conqueror; don't give up & don't give in! You can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - Bible Study with Sis. Sondra Washington
Breaking Routine
Jonah 1:1-6
Ecclesiastes 7-8
Your latter shall be better if you allow God to break your routine!
2 Chronicles 7:14
Run after Jesus to be broken! Breaking routine could include changing habits, friends, family, decisions, places & yourself!
Abraham & Sarah broke routine: they allowed God's promise to manifest by forgetting about their ages. They stepped out on faith, did something they wouldn't normally do & became the mother & father of many nations!
Paul broke routine: rather than continuing to persecute Christians, he allowed God to use him by following instructions, going where & doing what he was told! He did something he wouldn't normally do, wrote most of the Bible, thus becoming, arguably, the greatest preacher of all time!
Jonah 1:1-6
Ecclesiastes 7-8
Your latter shall be better if you allow God to break your routine!
2 Chronicles 7:14
Run after Jesus to be broken! Breaking routine could include changing habits, friends, family, decisions, places & yourself!
Abraham & Sarah broke routine: they allowed God's promise to manifest by forgetting about their ages. They stepped out on faith, did something they wouldn't normally do & became the mother & father of many nations!
Paul broke routine: rather than continuing to persecute Christians, he allowed God to use him by following instructions, going where & doing what he was told! He did something he wouldn't normally do, wrote most of the Bible, thus becoming, arguably, the greatest preacher of all time!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Galatians 6:1-10
Luke 18:1
Pray always & don't give up like in verses 9-10!
Follow the example in verses 2-5
The promise is found in verses 6-8
2 Corinthians 4:1
Matthew 5:10-16
Rejoice regardless of what you go through; people were persecuted before you & they will be after you! THEY PERSECUTED JESUS & the servant is NO greater than the Master! You're not the only one so pray, seek God & receive your reward for enduring like a good soldier!
Luke 18:1
Pray always & don't give up like in verses 9-10!
Follow the example in verses 2-5
The promise is found in verses 6-8
2 Corinthians 4:1
Matthew 5:10-16
Rejoice regardless of what you go through; people were persecuted before you & they will be after you! THEY PERSECUTED JESUS & the servant is NO greater than the Master! You're not the only one so pray, seek God & receive your reward for enduring like a good soldier!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Stir Up the Gift in You!
2 Timothy 1:1-7
In order for the gift to be stirred up, you must stay in the Word! your gift is like fire: to keep a fire going, you have to move the wood around, stirring it up & occasionally, adding more wood &/or fuel OR it will go out! The Word of God is the the fuel!
1 Timothy 4:14-16
Work on your gift! Do not neglect it! Gifts are like car batteries! If you just like a car sit up, without driving it or at least cranking it up, revving the engine & letting it run for awhile, the battery will eventually die! Even if it doesn't die completely, you will find that you might have to give it a boost by charging!
2 Timothy 1:1-7
In order for the gift to be stirred up, you must stay in the Word! your gift is like fire: to keep a fire going, you have to move the wood around, stirring it up & occasionally, adding more wood &/or fuel OR it will go out! The Word of God is the the fuel!
1 Timothy 4:14-16
Work on your gift! Do not neglect it! Gifts are like car batteries! If you just like a car sit up, without driving it or at least cranking it up, revving the engine & letting it run for awhile, the battery will eventually die! Even if it doesn't die completely, you will find that you might have to give it a boost by charging!
Friday, March 9, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012 ~ Bible Study with Sis. Doris Allen
Genesis 22-12 ~ We all may fail but God does not cast us aside. We must keep trying, never to give up. Stay on course, don't get discouraged. We are constantly being developed to receive the blessings of God!
David & Abraham failed but God forgave them, not holding their failures against them.
God promised Abraham that through his son Isaac, he would be the father of many nations. God tested Abraham's faith & Abraham exercised his faith & believed all would be well (verses 5 & 8). In verse 12, Abraham past the test!
Every good & perfect comes from God above. Wait on Him, though you may fail, God will not cast you aside!
Romans 4:16-25
David & Abraham failed but God forgave them, not holding their failures against them.
God promised Abraham that through his son Isaac, he would be the father of many nations. God tested Abraham's faith & Abraham exercised his faith & believed all would be well (verses 5 & 8). In verse 12, Abraham past the test!
Every good & perfect comes from God above. Wait on Him, though you may fail, God will not cast you aside!
Romans 4:16-25
Monday, March 5, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Romans 1:14 ~ Paul's responsibility was to tall all people about Jesus
Psalms 40:10
Romans 6:16-23
Isaiah 61:1-3
1 Corinthians 1:17-31
Psalms 40:10
Romans 6:16-23
Isaiah 61:1-3
1 Corinthians 1:17-31
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Walking with Christ without sin
Galatians 5:13-16
Romans 6:12-14
Psalms 19:13
Colossians 3:1-10
1 Peter 2:20-24 (20-21 is the answer) ~ Do good & suffer; take it with patience as did Christ. He did NO wrong, only good, yet He suffered patiently for sins.
Galatians 5:13-16
Romans 6:12-14
Psalms 19:13
Colossians 3:1-10
1 Peter 2:20-24 (20-21 is the answer) ~ Do good & suffer; take it with patience as did Christ. He did NO wrong, only good, yet He suffered patiently for sins.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
An incentive to do the right thing (being able to go to Heaven with Jesus); press on, for you will be rewarded! Let nothing separate you from the love of God!
John 6:33, 14:1
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
1 Corinthians 15:51-58
1 John 5:4-5
Your spirit gets saved & your soul goes on to Heaven as a result. When you get saved, your attitude & way of thinking changes!
John 6:33, 14:1
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
1 Corinthians 15:51-58
1 John 5:4-5
Your spirit gets saved & your soul goes on to Heaven as a result. When you get saved, your attitude & way of thinking changes!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012 ~ Bro. Don Banks
John 3:2-7, 4:24
Psalms 56:11
Mark 11:25 & 26
Matthew 18:15-17, 21-35
Luke 6:46-49
Romans 8:31, 12:17-21 (20-21)
Psalms 56:11
Mark 11:25 & 26
Matthew 18:15-17, 21-35
Luke 6:46-49
Romans 8:31, 12:17-21 (20-21)
Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Jesus is the heartbeat of salvation. If the heartbeat is no longer in you, you have lost.
1 Peter 1:17-25
Galatians 4:4
Rather than depending on religious traditions & vain rituals, we should believe only in Jesus for our salvation. By no other name can we be saved.
The heartbeat abides forever BUT we must choose to stay in it because our lives are as flowers that fall away or grass that withers.
James 4:14 ~ our life is a vapor to God; it goes as quickly as it comes. We don't have time to waste time!
Isaiah 40:6-8
John 12:34-36 ~ Seek Jesus while He may be found!
1 Peter 1:17-25
Galatians 4:4
Rather than depending on religious traditions & vain rituals, we should believe only in Jesus for our salvation. By no other name can we be saved.
The heartbeat abides forever BUT we must choose to stay in it because our lives are as flowers that fall away or grass that withers.
James 4:14 ~ our life is a vapor to God; it goes as quickly as it comes. We don't have time to waste time!
Isaiah 40:6-8
John 12:34-36 ~ Seek Jesus while He may be found!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012 ~ Sis. Sondra Washington
Being a Point of Contact
Paul ~ Acts 19:11-12
People believe that they would be healed by the apron/handkerchief that Paul wore because of their faith in the God they heard of from Paul. Paul was the point of contact!
We should consider ourselves an infectious disease - tell everyone what we know about God, share His goodness... spread the Truth; infect others!
Paul & Silas ~ Acts 16:22-32
Paul & Silas faith was so strong that they were delivered from prison BUT because of their faith, the guard was saved. Their faith was infectious & it spread to infect the guard! Paul & Silas were the points of contact!
Paul ~ Acts 19:11-12
People believe that they would be healed by the apron/handkerchief that Paul wore because of their faith in the God they heard of from Paul. Paul was the point of contact!
We should consider ourselves an infectious disease - tell everyone what we know about God, share His goodness... spread the Truth; infect others!
Paul & Silas ~ Acts 16:22-32
Paul & Silas faith was so strong that they were delivered from prison BUT because of their faith, the guard was saved. Their faith was infectious & it spread to infect the guard! Paul & Silas were the points of contact!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Psalm 51
Psalm 16:11 ~ If you can wait on God & believe you will go to Heaven when you die, you can wait on Him & believe that He'll answer your prayers/solve your problems.
Psalm 126:86
Isaiah 12:1-3
Romans 5:5-11, 14:17
John 14:16-20
1 Peter 1:3-8 ~ God's mercy has given us a new life that does not perish! We are guarded by the power of God by our faith in Him until the last days. We go through trials so that our faith may be proved real and so we will rejoice & honor Jesus' return. Even though we've never seen God, we love Him & believe in Him! Because of this, we are filled with joy - this is the goal of our faith & salvation!
Psalm 16:11 ~ If you can wait on God & believe you will go to Heaven when you die, you can wait on Him & believe that He'll answer your prayers/solve your problems.
Psalm 126:86
Isaiah 12:1-3
Romans 5:5-11, 14:17
John 14:16-20
1 Peter 1:3-8 ~ God's mercy has given us a new life that does not perish! We are guarded by the power of God by our faith in Him until the last days. We go through trials so that our faith may be proved real and so we will rejoice & honor Jesus' return. Even though we've never seen God, we love Him & believe in Him! Because of this, we are filled with joy - this is the goal of our faith & salvation!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Don't be an imposter! Get real with God!
God is not impressed when we "say" we are Christians & claim to love Him. He is only impressed with His Word in us! Merely saying we are in church & hearing the Word means nothing when we leave & don't put what we've heard to work.
Matthew 7:21-23 ~ No one just claiming to be saved/a Christian shall enter Heaven. Only those who actually do God's Will. Being a lukewarm Christian doesn't work; God is concerned about our souls & gets no glory in a person going to hell. Hear the Word then put into action what you've heard so that God considers you wise, having a sure foundation in Him! If not, you are a fool in the eyes of God! Only God can give wisdom needed to survive against your flesh & the enemy!
Luke 13:22-30 ~ "ate & drank in Your presence" means sitting in church hearing the Word in the presence of God... going to church, hearing the Word doesn't make you saved!
God is not impressed when we "say" we are Christians & claim to love Him. He is only impressed with His Word in us! Merely saying we are in church & hearing the Word means nothing when we leave & don't put what we've heard to work.
Matthew 7:21-23 ~ No one just claiming to be saved/a Christian shall enter Heaven. Only those who actually do God's Will. Being a lukewarm Christian doesn't work; God is concerned about our souls & gets no glory in a person going to hell. Hear the Word then put into action what you've heard so that God considers you wise, having a sure foundation in Him! If not, you are a fool in the eyes of God! Only God can give wisdom needed to survive against your flesh & the enemy!
Luke 13:22-30 ~ "ate & drank in Your presence" means sitting in church hearing the Word in the presence of God... going to church, hearing the Word doesn't make you saved!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012 ~ Bible Study w/Sis. Audrey Allen
James 5:16
Matthew 26:36-54
Luke 18:1-8
John 17
Acts 20:22-28, 35-37
Romans 8:26 & 27
Effectual fervent prayer, Our Father Prayer
Pray always! Even though fear took over Peter & he denied Jesus, he was forgiven & still loved by Him! We must continue to go to God always, for everything, just like the widow kept going to the judge!
Matthew 26:36-54
Luke 18:1-8
John 17
Acts 20:22-28, 35-37
Romans 8:26 & 27
Effectual fervent prayer, Our Father Prayer
Pray always! Even though fear took over Peter & he denied Jesus, he was forgiven & still loved by Him! We must continue to go to God always, for everything, just like the widow kept going to the judge!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Blessed is he who reads, hears & keeps the words of this prophecy!
Revelation 1:1-6
Hebrews 9:11-15
1 Peter 2:4-10
Revelation 1:1-6
Hebrews 9:11-15
1 Peter 2:4-10
Monday, January 9, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Jesus, no other name!
Hebrews 1:1-14, 4 ~ Remain diligent so we don't lose what we have! Stay in the Word & pray always!
Hebrews 1:1-14, 4 ~ Remain diligent so we don't lose what we have! Stay in the Word & pray always!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012 ~ Bible Study w/Bro. Mitchell Morgan
James 4:7
Submitting is a "do" action NOT a "say" action!
Resist the enemy - not just the obvious, but even those things that the devil tries to place in our minds: fighting, gossiping, covetousness, envy, hate, jealousy - all those things we should resist!
Submit to God in ALL things - every day, in every situation, everything, in every way, around everyone, in every place - be who God has called you to be!
Submission comes from humility & obedience. It causes God to move, so be faithful to Him & He'll be faithful to you. Deny Him & He'll deny you!
Submitting is a "do" action NOT a "say" action!
Resist the enemy - not just the obvious, but even those things that the devil tries to place in our minds: fighting, gossiping, covetousness, envy, hate, jealousy - all those things we should resist!
Submit to God in ALL things - every day, in every situation, everything, in every way, around everyone, in every place - be who God has called you to be!
Submission comes from humility & obedience. It causes God to move, so be faithful to Him & He'll be faithful to you. Deny Him & He'll deny you!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Commit to the Lord & be a Light of Divinity in a society of men!
Philippians 3:7-8
Matthew 13:44-50 ~ Paul gave up everything for the Hidden Treasure that is Jesus! We must forsake all for the kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:1-12 ~ You must be saved & have taken on God's character to inherit these blessings. We have to give something to get something from God: faithfulness to Him by giving our lives.
Matthew 5:13-16 ~ God loves us enough to assign us the responsibility of being the salt of the earth & the light of the world! We are to glorify Him with our lives. Do not hid what He has instilled in us! Show others who Jesus is & what God has done for us!
Philippians 3:7-8
Matthew 13:44-50 ~ Paul gave up everything for the Hidden Treasure that is Jesus! We must forsake all for the kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:1-12 ~ You must be saved & have taken on God's character to inherit these blessings. We have to give something to get something from God: faithfulness to Him by giving our lives.
Matthew 5:13-16 ~ God loves us enough to assign us the responsibility of being the salt of the earth & the light of the world! We are to glorify Him with our lives. Do not hid what He has instilled in us! Show others who Jesus is & what God has done for us!
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