Church Blog (Page 29)
Christ: Our Focus
Hebrews 12:2 (KJV) 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. Focus is the key to passion. It determines your attitude and defines your altitude in life. Without it Vision is lost and without it purposes are defeated. However, the object of Focus is another thing, who you look to…
Knowing the Character of God
Psalm 46:10 (KJV) Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The psalmist was a man who understood trouble, persecution, turmoil, and difficulties. But He also was a Man who knew the Character and Nature of God. So in the midst of all his challenges, David chose to perceive and look at things from Gods perspective. The above scripture underscores two important issues in our walk with…
Praising God is Intentional
Revelation 4:11 (KJV) Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Awake with Praise this morning. Know that the Lord He is good and His mercies endures forever. Praise is intentional. Praise must reflect on Him and His goodness. The reason we are called to praise is because He created us and it is a good thing to praise God. Speak…
Christ: Our Way Maker
Ephesians 3:12 (KJV) In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Christ is our Way Maker. He not only made a way, He has empowered us to walk in that way by giving unto us the tools necessary. The above scripture underscores the importance of Faith, Boldness, and Confidence. These three cardinals of our walk are very important in walking into our inheritance through the access that has been given to us. Access is…
Believers: Speak the TRUTH in Love
Proverbs 12:22 KJV Lying lips are abomination to the Lord : but they that deal truly are his delight. Our words are not just speech or means of communication. They are central to living and by our words the innermost desires, emotions, and thoughts are expressed. They convey the truth of our nature and by them we bless or curse. It is important that we are mindful of what we say, how we say it, and why we say it.…
Love & Compassion is Intentional
1 Peter 3:8 KJV Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous….. Unto this we are called. We are His children, may we behave like Him in all things. Remember, that loving people is a Choice that must be made in response to His command. May no one have power over you to the point that he or her makes you to disobey the Lord. Be compassionate meaning that you…
Obedience: Key to Kingdom Accomplishmnet
Joshua 1:7 KJV Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. At the core of the cross is Obedience. Obedience to the will of the Father and a full commitment to the plan of God. There is no where in the Kingdom that anyone has…
Walk In Power
Romans 8:11 (KJV) 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. Easter is not complete without the resurrection. The power guarantees victory over all the works of darkness. The good news is that the very power that raised Jesus from the dead is dwelling in you. Now the above scripture underscores an…
Love As Christ Loves!
John 13:34 (KJV) A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. As we continue to count down to Easter, it is imperative we reflect on the very events that took place before the crucifixion of Christ – especially His Last words and actions. The above scripture underscores the importance of loving one another and Christ Himself demonstrated how true love is seen and shown. 1. In…
Obedience & Humility
Philippians 2:8 (KJV) And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. This week is a remembrance of the very core of our Faith. Jesus died for us as an atoning sacrifice but as we reflect on this wonderful Truth, we must also reflect on the lessons of this season: 1. There is nothing that can stop you when your heart is made up to serve God. 2.…
Spiritual Hunger
John 6:35 (KJV) And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. Hunger is one of the natural human needs that must be satisfied and often drives many to unholy means of satisfaction. There are many types of hunger and of the greatest is Spiritual Hunger. When our souls are in need of satisfaction and it is noteworthy to state that…
Every Seed Reaps a Harvest
Psalm 126:5 (KJV) They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Often when we hear of sowing our minds run to a special seed or offering called for by a preacher. The Biblical concept of sowing is all encompassing. In this context, sowing has to do with deep spiritual investments in one’s healing, deliverance, and breakthroughs. We are being called to make such personal and spiritual sacrifices that will open the doors of such blessings in our lives. In Gods Economy…