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Monday, December 26, 2011
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Walking in Wisdom
Bible Study Scriptures
Ps 14:1 -
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Ps 53:1 -
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
Pr 10:8 -
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. (Prating: To talk idly at length with no purpose)
Pr 10:18 -
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
Pr 10:23 -
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Pr 11:29 -
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Pr 12:15 -
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Pr 13:16 -
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
Pr 14:16 -
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Pr 15:5 -
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Pr 17:7 -
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
Pr 17:10 -
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Pr 17:21 -
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
Pr 3:35 -
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Pr 6:6 -
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Pr 8:33 -
Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Pr 9:8 -
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. (Scorner: One who operates in extreme refusal and contempt)
Pr 9:9 -
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Pr 10:1 -
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Pr 10:5 -
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Pr 10:14 -
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Pr 11:30 -
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Pr 12:15 -
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Pr 12:18 -
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Pr 13:1 -
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Pr 13:14 -
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Pr 13:20 -
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Pr 14:1 -
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Ps 14:1 -
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Ps 53:1 -
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
Pr 10:8 -
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. (Prating: To talk idly at length with no purpose)
Pr 10:18 -
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
Pr 10:23 -
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Pr 11:29 -
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Pr 12:15 -
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Pr 13:16 -
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
Pr 14:16 -
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Pr 15:5 -
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Pr 17:7 -
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
Pr 17:10 -
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Pr 17:21 -
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
Pr 3:35 -
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Pr 6:6 -
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Pr 8:33 -
Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Pr 9:8 -
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. (Scorner: One who operates in extreme refusal and contempt)
Pr 9:9 -
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Pr 10:1 -
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Pr 10:5 -
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Pr 10:14 -
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Pr 11:30 -
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Pr 12:15 -
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Pr 12:18 -
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Pr 13:1 -
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Pr 13:14 -
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Pr 13:20 -
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Pr 14:1 -
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
The Subject of Divorce (Don't Do It) - Dr. Myles Munroe
The Subject of Divorce (Don't Do It)
Bible Study Video
Monday, August 8, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Don't Let "Pride" Win !!!
The third definition of “Pride” is: Arrogant or disdainful conduct or treatment; haughtiness. The goal of this lesson is to expose and defeat the enemy of pride in the church/ministry. Pride can creep in, damage and destroy a church operating through leadership as well as membership. Lets do a self-check each week to ensure we are not operating in the spirit of pride. We must engage in “Overcoming the Enemy of Pride” even while experiencing, correction, instruction, reproof as well as rebuke as we expand to excellence.
Scripture References from the Book of: Psalms & Proverbs
Ps 10:2 -
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Ps 10:4 -
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Ps 31:20 -
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Ps 36:11 -
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
Ps 59:12 -
For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
Ps 73:6 -
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Pr 8:13 -
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Pr 11:2 -
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Pr 13:10 -
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Pr 14:3 -
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Pr 16:18 -
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pr 29:23 -
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Lets overcome the spirit of pride TODAY!
Scripture References from the Book of: Psalms & Proverbs
Ps 10:2 -
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Ps 10:4 -
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Ps 31:20 -
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Ps 36:11 -
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
Ps 59:12 -
For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
Ps 73:6 -
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Pr 8:13 -
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Pr 11:2 -
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Pr 13:10 -
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Pr 14:3 -
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Pr 16:18 -
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pr 29:23 -
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Lets overcome the spirit of pride TODAY!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The 7 Keys to Protecting Kingdom Relationships
POSTED FOR: Tuesday, July 5th 2011
1. Allow the "LOVE of GOD" to prevail in every aspect of your relationship and conversation
2. Always have each others BEST interest at Heart in all meekness and kindness
3. Be honest, open-minded and true to GOD'S WORD toward each other
4. If there is a disagreement: 1. Talk it out, 2. Don't let disagreeing positions cause your relationship to end, and 3. embrace each other with words of comfort and resolution
5. Be fair and friendly in every way regarding your opinion or position of truth regarding the matter
6. Understand that in every great relationship there are disagreements but you can work them out
7. At the end of the day, make sure you go to bed with no wrath nor anger. Be sure to let the words of your month and the mediation of your heart be pleasing unto God
Please read the reference scriptures below:
Matthew 5:23
Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,...... (Open Your Bible To Find The Conclusion of This Scripture)
Matthew 18:15
Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.
Luke 17:3
Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.
1. Allow the "LOVE of GOD" to prevail in every aspect of your relationship and conversation
2. Always have each others BEST interest at Heart in all meekness and kindness
3. Be honest, open-minded and true to GOD'S WORD toward each other
4. If there is a disagreement: 1. Talk it out, 2. Don't let disagreeing positions cause your relationship to end, and 3. embrace each other with words of comfort and resolution
5. Be fair and friendly in every way regarding your opinion or position of truth regarding the matter
6. Understand that in every great relationship there are disagreements but you can work them out
7. At the end of the day, make sure you go to bed with no wrath nor anger. Be sure to let the words of your month and the mediation of your heart be pleasing unto God
Please read the reference scriptures below:
Matthew 5:23
Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,...... (Open Your Bible To Find The Conclusion of This Scripture)
Matthew 18:15
Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.
Luke 17:3
Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Power of SEEKING GOD !!!
POSTED FOR: JUNE 28TH 2011
Ps 9:10
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Ps 10:4
The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.
Ps 14:2
The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God.
Ps 22:26
The poor shall eat and be satisfied; Those who seek Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live forever!
Ps 24:6
This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek Your face.Selah
Ps 27:4
One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple.
Ps 27:8
When You said, "Seek My face," My heart said to You, "Your face, LORD, I will seek."
Ps 34:10
The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing.
Ps 34:14
Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.
Ps 9:10
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Ps 10:4
The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.
Ps 14:2
The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God.
Ps 22:26
The poor shall eat and be satisfied; Those who seek Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live forever!
Ps 24:6
This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek Your face.Selah
Ps 27:4
One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple.
Ps 27:8
When You said, "Seek My face," My heart said to You, "Your face, LORD, I will seek."
Ps 34:10
The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing.
Ps 34:14
Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Church Protocol & Etiquette (Part 1 & 2)
POSTED FOR: Tuesday, June 21st 2011
www.thepowerofleadership.blogspot.com
(Part 1)
Ministerial Etiquette & Protocol
Check Here For Powerpoint Presentation: http://www.apostolicassembliesofchrist.com/pdf/MinisterialE.pdf
(Part 2)
An Exhortation to Church Service Etiquette
Cary Monaco
Editor
Several years ago I attended a sports/activities awards banquet at a high school which featured the women’s volleyball coach at a nearby university as guest speaker. Soon after he began his speaking presentation I became both disgusted and incensed. No, not about what he was saying, but because of the terrible lack of respect and common decency afforded him by many of those in the crowd of about 200 people.
As the poor guy tried to give his speech you could barely hear him over the conversations being conducted at the same time by both students and many adults. This in addition to people constantly coming and going, rattling snack wrappers, cutting up, and other rude and disrespectful behaviors. After about 10 minutes or so of it, much to the horror and embarrassment of my then teenage daughter sitting next to me, I told the people within our vicinity to be quiet and listen.
Such terrible and disrespectful manners amongst those at speaking events, concerts, plays and other public occasions are commonplace today. Of course, this lack of respect demonstrated towards others through bad etiquette has reached into local churches to varying degrees. One of the most sad aspects of the past many decades is that the world has changed the church more than the church has changed the world.
People used to dress in their “Sunday Best” for church out of respect for God, but in a society where it’s acceptable to wear shorts, sweats, t-shirts and tank tops most anywhere that’s quickly falling by the wayside. Also, folks used to exhibit behavior in church services which demonstrated respect for the speakers, singers, congregation, facilities and, most of all, for the Lord. However, in many churches even if the truth is preached those who desire to hear it are too distracted by the rude and irreverent conduct of others to get much out of it.
In many churches today it’s hard to get much out of it through the people coming and going, conversations going on, rattling wrappers, slurping drinks and smacking food. That’s not to mention the rowdy kids who aren’t made to sit up and shut up, the watch alarms, cell phone ring tones, and the invitation-killing sound of dozens of Bible covers being zipped up at the conclusion of sermons.
What’s being allowed to go on in many churches is a travesty. Bad manners in church are a reproach to God, His Word, preachers, and the churches themselves.
I. PROPER CHURCH ETIQUETTE GIVES GOD WHAT HE DESERVES
We’re to respect and glorify God at all times, but most especially in His house. Leviticus 19:30 reads, “Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.” Here the Bible directs to “reverence” God’s sanctuary. Certainly the application can be made to church services which feature ministry and worship to the Lord as did the Hebrew Tabernacle and Temple.
Psalm 29:2 exhorts us to “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name” and to “worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” When people are walking in and out of a church auditorium when it’s time to worship God in song, prayer, teaching and preaching is that giving the Lord the glory due Him? When conversation is going on at such times is God given the glory due Him? When people choose to wear exercise clothes and such to church rather than their “Sunday Best” is the Lord given the glory due Him? When folks are still somewhere in the building drinking coffee and fellowshipping after services have already started is our Savior given the glory due Him?
Yes, the overwhelmingly popular trend in churches is to gratify people’s carnality by making dress ultra-casual, ensuring that plenty of coffee and pastries are available, providing never-ending entertainment for all ages, allowing people to converse and move around as they please, and so on, but any honest reader of the Bible must surely conclude that this new tradition is contrary to the worship of God recorded and instructed in His Holy Word. More and more so the worship of the Lord in churches is being replaced by the traditions of man which revolve around worshipping self.
The “perfect” church of 21st Century America would include “mini” Starbucks and McDonalds in the foyer; the latest Nintendo machines in every Sunday School class; couches and recliners for everyone in the auditorium; vendor-ushers to bring hotdogs, peanuts and ice cold soft drinks throughout services; and a Christian rock group which sounds just like “Black Sabbath” or the “Grateful Dead” except with “spiritual” lyrics.
Such a church would sure to be wildly popular. Indeed, there are already thousands of them which have almost reached the standards of this “perfect church.” However, contrary to popular opinion, the Bible doesn’t teach that churches are to mesh and conform with society. (Romans 12:1,2; I Cor. 6:15-18)
Obviously the Bible directs that we’re not to be conformed to the world, we’re to be transformed from it. People should see a difference from the world when they come to church. They should see a people who are giving the Lord the glory due unto His name. They should see Spirit-filled saints who are honoring and reverencing God rather than a carnal-led congregation devoted to gratifying the flesh and glorifying self.
II. PROPER CHURCH ETIQUETTE GIVES EVERYONE ELSE WHAT THEY DESERVE
Truly, the worst thing about bad church etiquette is that it disrespects God; yet next to this is that it hinders those with spiritual needs. Those who contribute disruptions to church services should well repent and heed the words of Paul who wrote, “…but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.” (Romans 14:13b)
How terribly hurtful and sad when people with whom the Holy Spirit is dealing are distracted due to the bad church etiquette of others. There’s the person who needs to be saved whose focus on the preaching is impaired by people continually conversing and going in and out. There’s the visitor looking for a church who can’t wait to leave because of the continual horseplay of the kids allowed to go on in front of her. There’s the church member who needs the message badly but misses so much through the crackling mint and cough drop wrappers, cell phone noises, beeping watches and other assorted disruptions. And, there’s the person under conviction who believes it must be time to leave when the invitation is preempted by Bible covers being vigorously zipped shut. (Why in the world don’t people have the common sense to wait until services are over before conducting their ceremonial Bible zipping?!)
Can there be any doubt that bad church etiquette is frequently used by the devil’s demons in their attempts to stifle the work of the Holy Spirit during services? How dare God’s people allow themselves to be such willing accomplices of the devil!
Not only does improper church etiquette show disrespect to God, it demonstrates it towards everyone in the congregation.
How disrespectful it is when someone is praying and there are those who are talking, cutting up, crackling wrappers, putting on coats, and the like. How disrespectful it is when someone is singing a special and there’s conversation and moving around. How disrespectful it is to the preacher when there are frequent distractions which rob him of having free course in preaching the Word.
Jesus said, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” With that in mind, we need to conduct ourselves in church as we would desire if doing the praying, singing, teaching or preaching. Can you imagine how upset and frustrated that you’d be if you were in front of an audience trying to tell them something of great importance and there was all kinds of coming and going, conversation, horseplay, drinking, eating, beepers, wrappers and so on while you were trying to speak?!
Well, it’s even worse in church services because the speaker is trying to tell people the most important message of all, how to be saved from an eternal hell.
III. PROPER CHURCH ETIQUETTE ACCOMPLISHES WONDERFUL THINGS
Wonderful things come forth through practicing proper church etiquette. The Lord will be reverenced and honored, receiving the glory due unto His name. The Word of God will have free course. The congregation will have the opportunity to experience the unhindered ministry of the Spirit. Visitors will be drawn to the church. The entire ministry of the church will become more effective for the cause of Christ.
What more motivation does one need in order to repent of bad manners in services and to begin practicing proper church etiquette?!
CONCLUSION: “Twelve Steps Towards Proper Church Etiquette”
Similar to the common sense move on longer car trips, use the restroom just before services.
In order to avoid walking into services late, leave home earlier.
Don’t be somewhere else in the building drinking coffee, fellowshipping, etc. when you should be in church services.
Write notes to yourself so that you can tell all of the enlightening things you have to say after church services rather than during them.
Don’t bring food or drinks into church services.
Turn off watch alarms and cell phones during services.
Don’t expect someone else to make kids whose parents aren’t at church to behave. At least give it a try yourself.
Consider how the way you dress relates to respect or disrespect for God.
Wait until services are dismissed before zipping up your Bible cover.
Don’t walk out of services during the invitation.
If you must have a certain cough drop or candy enclosed in a crackling wrapper, unwrap as many as needed for church and put them in a noise-free container.
Never, ever, be so utterly disrespectful that you clip your fingernails during services!!!
Link: http://www.baptistedifier.com/an_exhortation_to_church_service_etiquette.html
Extra Link: http://www.a-to-z-of-manners-and-etiquette.com/
www.thepowerofleadership.blogspot.com
(Part 1)
Ministerial Etiquette & Protocol
Check Here For Powerpoint Presentation: http://www.apostolicassembliesofchrist.com/pdf/MinisterialE.pdf
(Part 2)
An Exhortation to Church Service Etiquette
Cary Monaco
Editor
Several years ago I attended a sports/activities awards banquet at a high school which featured the women’s volleyball coach at a nearby university as guest speaker. Soon after he began his speaking presentation I became both disgusted and incensed. No, not about what he was saying, but because of the terrible lack of respect and common decency afforded him by many of those in the crowd of about 200 people.
As the poor guy tried to give his speech you could barely hear him over the conversations being conducted at the same time by both students and many adults. This in addition to people constantly coming and going, rattling snack wrappers, cutting up, and other rude and disrespectful behaviors. After about 10 minutes or so of it, much to the horror and embarrassment of my then teenage daughter sitting next to me, I told the people within our vicinity to be quiet and listen.
Such terrible and disrespectful manners amongst those at speaking events, concerts, plays and other public occasions are commonplace today. Of course, this lack of respect demonstrated towards others through bad etiquette has reached into local churches to varying degrees. One of the most sad aspects of the past many decades is that the world has changed the church more than the church has changed the world.
People used to dress in their “Sunday Best” for church out of respect for God, but in a society where it’s acceptable to wear shorts, sweats, t-shirts and tank tops most anywhere that’s quickly falling by the wayside. Also, folks used to exhibit behavior in church services which demonstrated respect for the speakers, singers, congregation, facilities and, most of all, for the Lord. However, in many churches even if the truth is preached those who desire to hear it are too distracted by the rude and irreverent conduct of others to get much out of it.
In many churches today it’s hard to get much out of it through the people coming and going, conversations going on, rattling wrappers, slurping drinks and smacking food. That’s not to mention the rowdy kids who aren’t made to sit up and shut up, the watch alarms, cell phone ring tones, and the invitation-killing sound of dozens of Bible covers being zipped up at the conclusion of sermons.
What’s being allowed to go on in many churches is a travesty. Bad manners in church are a reproach to God, His Word, preachers, and the churches themselves.
I. PROPER CHURCH ETIQUETTE GIVES GOD WHAT HE DESERVES
We’re to respect and glorify God at all times, but most especially in His house. Leviticus 19:30 reads, “Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.” Here the Bible directs to “reverence” God’s sanctuary. Certainly the application can be made to church services which feature ministry and worship to the Lord as did the Hebrew Tabernacle and Temple.
Psalm 29:2 exhorts us to “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name” and to “worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” When people are walking in and out of a church auditorium when it’s time to worship God in song, prayer, teaching and preaching is that giving the Lord the glory due Him? When conversation is going on at such times is God given the glory due Him? When people choose to wear exercise clothes and such to church rather than their “Sunday Best” is the Lord given the glory due Him? When folks are still somewhere in the building drinking coffee and fellowshipping after services have already started is our Savior given the glory due Him?
Yes, the overwhelmingly popular trend in churches is to gratify people’s carnality by making dress ultra-casual, ensuring that plenty of coffee and pastries are available, providing never-ending entertainment for all ages, allowing people to converse and move around as they please, and so on, but any honest reader of the Bible must surely conclude that this new tradition is contrary to the worship of God recorded and instructed in His Holy Word. More and more so the worship of the Lord in churches is being replaced by the traditions of man which revolve around worshipping self.
The “perfect” church of 21st Century America would include “mini” Starbucks and McDonalds in the foyer; the latest Nintendo machines in every Sunday School class; couches and recliners for everyone in the auditorium; vendor-ushers to bring hotdogs, peanuts and ice cold soft drinks throughout services; and a Christian rock group which sounds just like “Black Sabbath” or the “Grateful Dead” except with “spiritual” lyrics.
Such a church would sure to be wildly popular. Indeed, there are already thousands of them which have almost reached the standards of this “perfect church.” However, contrary to popular opinion, the Bible doesn’t teach that churches are to mesh and conform with society. (Romans 12:1,2; I Cor. 6:15-18)
Obviously the Bible directs that we’re not to be conformed to the world, we’re to be transformed from it. People should see a difference from the world when they come to church. They should see a people who are giving the Lord the glory due unto His name. They should see Spirit-filled saints who are honoring and reverencing God rather than a carnal-led congregation devoted to gratifying the flesh and glorifying self.
II. PROPER CHURCH ETIQUETTE GIVES EVERYONE ELSE WHAT THEY DESERVE
Truly, the worst thing about bad church etiquette is that it disrespects God; yet next to this is that it hinders those with spiritual needs. Those who contribute disruptions to church services should well repent and heed the words of Paul who wrote, “…but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.” (Romans 14:13b)
How terribly hurtful and sad when people with whom the Holy Spirit is dealing are distracted due to the bad church etiquette of others. There’s the person who needs to be saved whose focus on the preaching is impaired by people continually conversing and going in and out. There’s the visitor looking for a church who can’t wait to leave because of the continual horseplay of the kids allowed to go on in front of her. There’s the church member who needs the message badly but misses so much through the crackling mint and cough drop wrappers, cell phone noises, beeping watches and other assorted disruptions. And, there’s the person under conviction who believes it must be time to leave when the invitation is preempted by Bible covers being vigorously zipped shut. (Why in the world don’t people have the common sense to wait until services are over before conducting their ceremonial Bible zipping?!)
Can there be any doubt that bad church etiquette is frequently used by the devil’s demons in their attempts to stifle the work of the Holy Spirit during services? How dare God’s people allow themselves to be such willing accomplices of the devil!
Not only does improper church etiquette show disrespect to God, it demonstrates it towards everyone in the congregation.
How disrespectful it is when someone is praying and there are those who are talking, cutting up, crackling wrappers, putting on coats, and the like. How disrespectful it is when someone is singing a special and there’s conversation and moving around. How disrespectful it is to the preacher when there are frequent distractions which rob him of having free course in preaching the Word.
Jesus said, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” With that in mind, we need to conduct ourselves in church as we would desire if doing the praying, singing, teaching or preaching. Can you imagine how upset and frustrated that you’d be if you were in front of an audience trying to tell them something of great importance and there was all kinds of coming and going, conversation, horseplay, drinking, eating, beepers, wrappers and so on while you were trying to speak?!
Well, it’s even worse in church services because the speaker is trying to tell people the most important message of all, how to be saved from an eternal hell.
III. PROPER CHURCH ETIQUETTE ACCOMPLISHES WONDERFUL THINGS
Wonderful things come forth through practicing proper church etiquette. The Lord will be reverenced and honored, receiving the glory due unto His name. The Word of God will have free course. The congregation will have the opportunity to experience the unhindered ministry of the Spirit. Visitors will be drawn to the church. The entire ministry of the church will become more effective for the cause of Christ.
What more motivation does one need in order to repent of bad manners in services and to begin practicing proper church etiquette?!
CONCLUSION: “Twelve Steps Towards Proper Church Etiquette”
Similar to the common sense move on longer car trips, use the restroom just before services.
In order to avoid walking into services late, leave home earlier.
Don’t be somewhere else in the building drinking coffee, fellowshipping, etc. when you should be in church services.
Write notes to yourself so that you can tell all of the enlightening things you have to say after church services rather than during them.
Don’t bring food or drinks into church services.
Turn off watch alarms and cell phones during services.
Don’t expect someone else to make kids whose parents aren’t at church to behave. At least give it a try yourself.
Consider how the way you dress relates to respect or disrespect for God.
Wait until services are dismissed before zipping up your Bible cover.
Don’t walk out of services during the invitation.
If you must have a certain cough drop or candy enclosed in a crackling wrapper, unwrap as many as needed for church and put them in a noise-free container.
Never, ever, be so utterly disrespectful that you clip your fingernails during services!!!
Link: http://www.baptistedifier.com/an_exhortation_to_church_service_etiquette.html
Extra Link: http://www.a-to-z-of-manners-and-etiquette.com/
Thursday, June 9, 2011
The Power of Moving Slowly - Fighting the Flesh
Posted For: Tuesday, June 14th 2011
This Bible Study Lesson, is design to warn believers to be very slow regarding the activity of the flesh. Be slow to anger and wrath. This is the season to do things slowly regarding reacting understanding that it is better to respond in a Godly manner. As young people often say: "Stop Trippin". Read the scripture references below in Psalms and Proverbs.
Ps 103:8 -
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
Ps 145:8 -
The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
Pr 14:29 -
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Pr 15:18 -
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Pr 16:32 -
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
This Bible Study Lesson, is design to warn believers to be very slow regarding the activity of the flesh. Be slow to anger and wrath. This is the season to do things slowly regarding reacting understanding that it is better to respond in a Godly manner. As young people often say: "Stop Trippin". Read the scripture references below in Psalms and Proverbs.
Ps 103:8 -
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
Ps 145:8 -
The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
Pr 14:29 -
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Pr 15:18 -
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Pr 16:32 -
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Monday, June 6, 2011
THE TEACHING ANOINTING
POSTED FOR: TUESDAY, JUNE 7TH 2011
This Bible Study Lesson is design to share the power of the "Teaching Anointing". All of us as people of God should be apt to "teach" as you will discover in this scripture outline. Welcome to the "Teaching Anointing".
1 Cor. 4:17 -
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.
1 Cor. 11:14 -
Doth not even nature itself teach you..............
1 Cor. 14:19 -
Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
1 Timothy 1:3 -
As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
1 Timothy 3:2 -
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
1 Timothy 4:11 -
These things command and teach.
1 Timothy 6:2 -
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
1Timothy 6:3 -
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
2 Timothy 2:2 -
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:24 -
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
Titus 2:4 -
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
Heb 5:12 -
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.
This Bible Study Lesson is design to share the power of the "Teaching Anointing". All of us as people of God should be apt to "teach" as you will discover in this scripture outline. Welcome to the "Teaching Anointing".
1 Cor. 4:17 -
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.
1 Cor. 11:14 -
Doth not even nature itself teach you..............
1 Cor. 14:19 -
Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
1 Timothy 1:3 -
As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
1 Timothy 3:2 -
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
1 Timothy 4:11 -
These things command and teach.
1 Timothy 6:2 -
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
1Timothy 6:3 -
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
2 Timothy 2:2 -
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:24 -
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
Titus 2:4 -
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
Heb 5:12 -
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.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
KILL "PRIDE" TODAY !!!!
This Bible Study Lesson is design to change your life by killing the work of "pride". Pride is the beginning of no success. Kill pride today, and live a better life!
Psalms 10:2 -
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Psalms 10:4 -
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Psalms 59:12 -
For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
Psalms 73:6 -
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Proverbs 8:13 -
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Proverbs 11:2 -
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:10 -
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:3 -
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 16:18 -
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 29:23 -
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Psalms 10:2 -
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Psalms 10:4 -
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Psalms 59:12 -
For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
Psalms 73:6 -
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Proverbs 8:13 -
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Proverbs 11:2 -
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:10 -
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:3 -
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 16:18 -
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 29:23 -
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
We Are the Children of the Lord
POSTED FOR: Tuesday, May 24th 2011
This Bible Study lesson is design to educate that believer regarding their title as a "child" in their walk with God. We are all children in Gods eyes as we grow, develop and serve the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Let the children of the Lord, praise HIM!
(Please read the whole chapter found in "Matthew" to discover the context of each scripture)
Mt 2:18 - In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Mt 3:9 - And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Mt 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Mt 5:45 - 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.
Mt 7:11 - If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? .
Mt 9:15 - And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
Mt 10:21 - And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
Mt 11:16 - But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
Mt 11:19 - The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Mt 12:27 - And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
Mt 13:38 -The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
Mt 15:38 - And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.
Mt 17:25 - He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
Mt 17:26 - Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
Mt 18:3 - And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Mt 19:13 - Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
This Bible Study lesson is design to educate that believer regarding their title as a "child" in their walk with God. We are all children in Gods eyes as we grow, develop and serve the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Let the children of the Lord, praise HIM!
(Please read the whole chapter found in "Matthew" to discover the context of each scripture)
Mt 2:18 - In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Mt 3:9 - And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Mt 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Mt 5:45 - 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.
Mt 7:11 - If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? .
Mt 9:15 - And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
Mt 10:21 - And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
Mt 11:16 - But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
Mt 11:19 - The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Mt 12:27 - And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
Mt 13:38 -The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
Mt 15:38 - And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.
Mt 17:25 - He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
Mt 17:26 - Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
Mt 18:3 - And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Mt 19:13 - Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Defeating the Enemy of Lust
This Bible Study lesson is designed to reveal the mission of "LUST". You must defeat the spirit of lust everyday of your life. Don't let lust win! You have power through the Holy Spirit to conquer all demonic forces trying to destroy your life. You are the winner, through Jesus Christ!
(Please Read The Full Chapter of Each Scripture)
Matthew 5:28 -
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Romans 1:27 -
And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
Romans 7:7 -
What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.
1 Cor. 10:6 -
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
Gal. 5:16 -
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
1 Thess. 4:5 -
Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:
James 1:14 -
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
James 1:15 -
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
James 4:2 -
Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
2 Peter 1:4 -
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
2 Peter: 2:10 -
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
1 John 2:16 -
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.
1 John 2:17 -
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
(Please Read The Full Chapter of Each Scripture)
Matthew 5:28 -
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Romans 1:27 -
And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
Romans 7:7 -
What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.
1 Cor. 10:6 -
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
Gal. 5:16 -
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
1 Thess. 4:5 -
Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:
James 1:14 -
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
James 1:15 -
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
James 4:2 -
Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
2 Peter 1:4 -
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
2 Peter: 2:10 -
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
1 John 2:16 -
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.
1 John 2:17 -
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Power of Prevailing Peace
Below you will find a list of scriptures with various different angels of "peace". Notice the challenge of maintaining "peace" in our world today. Let "peace" rule in your life!
Matthew 26:63
"But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God."
Mark 3:4 "And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace."
Mark 4:39
"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."
Mark 5:34
"And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague."
Mark 9:34"But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest."
Mark 9:50"Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another."
Mark 10:48
"And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me."
Mark 14:61
"But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?"
Luke 1:79 "To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."
Luke 2:14"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Luke 2:29
"Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word"
Luke 4:35
"And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not."
Luke 7:50 "And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace."
Luke 8:48
"And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."
Luke 10:5 "And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house."
Luke 10:6 "And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again."
Matthew 26:63
"But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God."
Mark 3:4 "And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace."
Mark 4:39
"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."
Mark 5:34
"And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague."
Mark 9:34"But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest."
Mark 9:50"Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another."
Mark 10:48
"And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me."
Mark 14:61
"But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?"
Luke 1:79 "To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."
Luke 2:14"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Luke 2:29
"Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word"
Luke 4:35
"And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not."
Luke 7:50 "And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace."
Luke 8:48
"And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."
Luke 10:5 "And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house."
Luke 10:6 "And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again."
Monday, May 2, 2011
It's Time To Pray (NOW IS THE TIME TO PRAY)
This Bible Study lesson is design to challenge the believer to pray beyond the norm. We are in intense times right now. God is calling us to "turn up the volume" regarding our focus and passion for prayer. Please read the whole chapter of each scripture to better understand the context and content of prayer mentioned. It's Time To Pray!
Matthew 17:21 -
Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
Matthew 21:13 -
And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Matthew 21:22 -
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Mark 9:29 -
And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
Mark 11:17 -
And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Luke 1:13 -
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Luke 6:12 -
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Luke 19:46 -
Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Luke 22:45 -
And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
Acts 1:14 -
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
Acts 3:1 -
Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
Acts 6:4 -
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Acts 10:31 -
And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
Acts 12:5 -
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
Romans 10:1 -
Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
Romans 12:12 -
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
1 Cor. 7:5 -
Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
Matthew 17:21 -
Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
Matthew 21:13 -
And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Matthew 21:22 -
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Mark 9:29 -
And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
Mark 11:17 -
And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Luke 1:13 -
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Luke 6:12 -
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Luke 19:46 -
Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Luke 22:45 -
And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
Acts 1:14 -
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
Acts 3:1 -
Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
Acts 6:4 -
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Acts 10:31 -
And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
Acts 12:5 -
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
Romans 10:1 -
Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
Romans 12:12 -
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
1 Cor. 7:5 -
Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Names of God
By: Senior Pastor, Bryant L. McNeal
Posted For: March 17th & 22nd 2011
Names of God: A Way to Understand His Nature and Character
The Names of God used in the Bible act as a roadmap for learning about the character of God. Since the Bible is God's Word to us, the names He chooses in scripture are meant to reveal His true nature to us.
Advocate - 1 John 2:1
Almighty - Revelation 1:8
Alpha - Revelation 1:8
Amen - Revelation 3:14
Angel of the Lord - Genesis 16:7
Anointed One - Psalm 2:2
Apostle - Hebrews 3:1
Author and Perfecter of our Faith - Hebrews 12:2
Beginning - Revelation 21:6
Bishop of Souls - 1 Peter 2:25
Branch - Zechariah 3:8
Bread of Life - John 6:35,48
Bridegroom - Matthew 9:15
Carpenter - Mark 6:3
Chief Shepherd - 1 Peter 5:4
The Christ - Matthew 1:16
Comforter - Jeremiah 8:18
Consolation of Israel - Luke 2:25
Cornerstone - Ephesians 2:20
Dayspring - Luke 1:78
Day Star - 2 Peter 1:19
Deliverer - Romans 11:26
Desire of Nations - Haggai 2:7
Emmanuel - Matthew 1:23
End - Revelation 21:6
Everlasting Father - Isaiah 9:6
Faithful and True Witness - Revelation 3:14
First Fruits - 1 Corinthians 15:23
Foundation - Isaiah 28:16
Fountain - Zechariah 13:1
Friend of Sinners - Matthew 11:19
Gate for the Sheep - John 10:7
Gift of God - 2 Corinthians 9:15
God - John 1:1
Glory of God - Isaiah 60:1
Good Shepherd - John 10:11
Governor - Matthew 2:6
Great Shepherd - Hebrews 13:20
Guide - Psalm 48:14
Head of the Church - Colossians 1:18
High Priest - Hebrews 3:1
Holy One of Israel - Isaiah 41:14
Horn of Salvation - Luke 1:69
I Am - Exodus 3:14
Jehovah - Psalm 83:18
Jesus - Matthew 1:21
King of Israel - Matthew 27:42
King of Kings - 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16
Lamb of God - John 1:29
Last Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:45
Life - John 11:25
Light of the World - John 8:12; John 9:5
Lion of the Tribe of Judah - Revelation 5:5
Lord of Lords - 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16
Master - Matthew 23:8
Mediator - 1 Timothy 2:5
Messiah - John 1:41
Mighty God - Isaiah 9:6
Morning Star - Revelation 22:16
Nazarene - Matthew 2:23
Omega - Revelation 1:8
Passover Lamb - 1 Corinthians 5:7
Physician - Matthew 9:12
Potentate - 1 Timothy 6:15
Priest - Hebrews 4:15
Prince of Peace - Isaiah 9:6
Prophet - Acts 3:22
Propitiation - I John 2:2
Purifier - Malachi 3:3
Rabbi - John 1:49
Ransom - 1 Timothy 2:6
Redeemer - Isaiah 41:14
Refiner - Malachi 3:2
Refuge - Isaiah 25:4
Resurrection - John 11:25
Righteousness - Jeremiah 23:6
Rock - Deuteronomy 32:4
Root of David - Revelation 22:16
Rose of Sharon - Song of Solomon 2:1
Ruler of God's Creation - Revelation 3:14
Sacrifice - Ephesians 5:2
Savior - 2 Samuel 22:47; Luke 1:47
Second Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:47
Seed of Abraham - Galatians 3:16
Seed of David - 2 Timothy 2:8
Seed of the Woman - Genesis 3:15
Servant - Isaiah 42:1
Shepherd - 1 Peter 2:25
Shiloh - Genesis 49:10
Son of David - Matthew 15:22
Son of God - Luke 1:35
Son of Man - Matthew 18:11
Son of Mary - Mark 6:3
Son of the Most High - Luke 1:32
Stone - Isaiah 28:16
Sun of Righteousness - Malachi 4:2
Teacher - Matthew 26:18
Truth - John 14:6
Way - John 14:6
Wonderful Counselor - Isaiah 9:6
Word - John 1:1
Vine - John 15:1
Our Stronghold - Proverbs18:10
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The name of God is Jehovah - The name of God is Yahweh
The name of God is Elohim - My Creator
The name of God is El Elyon - Most High God (Sovereign Over All)
The name of God is Adonai - My Lord, My Master
The name of God is El Roi - God Who Sees
The name of God is El Shaddai - God Almighty
The name of God is Jehovah Ezer - The LORD our Helper
The name of God is Jehovah Jireh - The LORD Will Provide
The name of God is Jehovah Rapha - The LORD our Healer
The name of God is Jehovah Roi - The Lord is My Shepherd
The name of God is Jehovah Sabaoth - LORD of hosts (of armies)
The name of God is Jehovah Mekeddeshem - LORD Who Sanctifies
The name of God is Jehovah Nissi -The LORD Our Banner
The name of God is Jehovah Rapha - LORD Who Heals
The name of God is Jehovah Shalom - The LORD
The name of God is Jehovah Shammah - The LORD is There
To Learn More: http://ldolphin.org/Names.html
Posted For: March 17th & 22nd 2011
Names of God: A Way to Understand His Nature and Character
The Names of God used in the Bible act as a roadmap for learning about the character of God. Since the Bible is God's Word to us, the names He chooses in scripture are meant to reveal His true nature to us.
Advocate - 1 John 2:1
Almighty - Revelation 1:8
Alpha - Revelation 1:8
Amen - Revelation 3:14
Angel of the Lord - Genesis 16:7
Anointed One - Psalm 2:2
Apostle - Hebrews 3:1
Author and Perfecter of our Faith - Hebrews 12:2
Beginning - Revelation 21:6
Bishop of Souls - 1 Peter 2:25
Branch - Zechariah 3:8
Bread of Life - John 6:35,48
Bridegroom - Matthew 9:15
Carpenter - Mark 6:3
Chief Shepherd - 1 Peter 5:4
The Christ - Matthew 1:16
Comforter - Jeremiah 8:18
Consolation of Israel - Luke 2:25
Cornerstone - Ephesians 2:20
Dayspring - Luke 1:78
Day Star - 2 Peter 1:19
Deliverer - Romans 11:26
Desire of Nations - Haggai 2:7
Emmanuel - Matthew 1:23
End - Revelation 21:6
Everlasting Father - Isaiah 9:6
Faithful and True Witness - Revelation 3:14
First Fruits - 1 Corinthians 15:23
Foundation - Isaiah 28:16
Fountain - Zechariah 13:1
Friend of Sinners - Matthew 11:19
Gate for the Sheep - John 10:7
Gift of God - 2 Corinthians 9:15
God - John 1:1
Glory of God - Isaiah 60:1
Good Shepherd - John 10:11
Governor - Matthew 2:6
Great Shepherd - Hebrews 13:20
Guide - Psalm 48:14
Head of the Church - Colossians 1:18
High Priest - Hebrews 3:1
Holy One of Israel - Isaiah 41:14
Horn of Salvation - Luke 1:69
I Am - Exodus 3:14
Jehovah - Psalm 83:18
Jesus - Matthew 1:21
King of Israel - Matthew 27:42
King of Kings - 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16
Lamb of God - John 1:29
Last Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:45
Life - John 11:25
Light of the World - John 8:12; John 9:5
Lion of the Tribe of Judah - Revelation 5:5
Lord of Lords - 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16
Master - Matthew 23:8
Mediator - 1 Timothy 2:5
Messiah - John 1:41
Mighty God - Isaiah 9:6
Morning Star - Revelation 22:16
Nazarene - Matthew 2:23
Omega - Revelation 1:8
Passover Lamb - 1 Corinthians 5:7
Physician - Matthew 9:12
Potentate - 1 Timothy 6:15
Priest - Hebrews 4:15
Prince of Peace - Isaiah 9:6
Prophet - Acts 3:22
Propitiation - I John 2:2
Purifier - Malachi 3:3
Rabbi - John 1:49
Ransom - 1 Timothy 2:6
Redeemer - Isaiah 41:14
Refiner - Malachi 3:2
Refuge - Isaiah 25:4
Resurrection - John 11:25
Righteousness - Jeremiah 23:6
Rock - Deuteronomy 32:4
Root of David - Revelation 22:16
Rose of Sharon - Song of Solomon 2:1
Ruler of God's Creation - Revelation 3:14
Sacrifice - Ephesians 5:2
Savior - 2 Samuel 22:47; Luke 1:47
Second Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:47
Seed of Abraham - Galatians 3:16
Seed of David - 2 Timothy 2:8
Seed of the Woman - Genesis 3:15
Servant - Isaiah 42:1
Shepherd - 1 Peter 2:25
Shiloh - Genesis 49:10
Son of David - Matthew 15:22
Son of God - Luke 1:35
Son of Man - Matthew 18:11
Son of Mary - Mark 6:3
Son of the Most High - Luke 1:32
Stone - Isaiah 28:16
Sun of Righteousness - Malachi 4:2
Teacher - Matthew 26:18
Truth - John 14:6
Way - John 14:6
Wonderful Counselor - Isaiah 9:6
Word - John 1:1
Vine - John 15:1
Our Stronghold - Proverbs18:10
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The name of God is Jehovah - The name of God is Yahweh
The name of God is Elohim - My Creator
The name of God is El Elyon - Most High God (Sovereign Over All)
The name of God is Adonai - My Lord, My Master
The name of God is El Roi - God Who Sees
The name of God is El Shaddai - God Almighty
The name of God is Jehovah Ezer - The LORD our Helper
The name of God is Jehovah Jireh - The LORD Will Provide
The name of God is Jehovah Rapha - The LORD our Healer
The name of God is Jehovah Roi - The Lord is My Shepherd
The name of God is Jehovah Sabaoth - LORD of hosts (of armies)
The name of God is Jehovah Mekeddeshem - LORD Who Sanctifies
The name of God is Jehovah Nissi -The LORD Our Banner
The name of God is Jehovah Rapha - LORD Who Heals
The name of God is Jehovah Shalom - The LORD
The name of God is Jehovah Shammah - The LORD is There
To Learn More: http://ldolphin.org/Names.html
Get Ready For a Breakthrough
By: Bryant L. McNeal
II KINGS CHAPTER 7:3 -10
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Please read the scripture lesson below:
3. “And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?”
Sitting still in the mist of adversity wont get you no where.
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4. “If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.”
Moving in the direction of your enemy, to defeat him in the Name of the Lord is greater then retreat. Don’t back down! You are more than a conquer. Faith at times involves taking risks!
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5. “And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there.”
They went into the enemy’s camp, and the enemy had already fled.
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6. “For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.”
God will dispatch a host of angelic angels to fight your enemy for you and win! Your enemy is really scared of you!
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7. “Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses (donkeys), even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.”
It’s time to put the enemy in his place, by putting him on the run.
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8. “And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid it; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence also, and went and hid it.”
You will eat and drink from the labor of your adversary. He will make your enemy your footstool
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9. “Then they said one to another, we do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household.”
When God is at work, share it with others to strengthen their faith.
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10. “So they came and called unto the porter of the city: and they told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied, and asses (donkey) tied, and the tents as they were.”
We are overcomers by the blood of the Lamb, and the word of our testimony.
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The Sound of Praise is equal to the Sound of a Heavenly Angelic Host of Angels preparing the way for God to move on your behalf!
God Is In Control!
II KINGS CHAPTER 7:3 -10
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Please read the scripture lesson below:
3. “And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?”
Sitting still in the mist of adversity wont get you no where.
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4. “If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.”
Moving in the direction of your enemy, to defeat him in the Name of the Lord is greater then retreat. Don’t back down! You are more than a conquer. Faith at times involves taking risks!
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5. “And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there.”
They went into the enemy’s camp, and the enemy had already fled.
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6. “For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.”
God will dispatch a host of angelic angels to fight your enemy for you and win! Your enemy is really scared of you!
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7. “Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses (donkeys), even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.”
It’s time to put the enemy in his place, by putting him on the run.
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8. “And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid it; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence also, and went and hid it.”
You will eat and drink from the labor of your adversary. He will make your enemy your footstool
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9. “Then they said one to another, we do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household.”
When God is at work, share it with others to strengthen their faith.
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10. “So they came and called unto the porter of the city: and they told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied, and asses (donkey) tied, and the tents as they were.”
We are overcomers by the blood of the Lamb, and the word of our testimony.
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The Sound of Praise is equal to the Sound of a Heavenly Angelic Host of Angels preparing the way for God to move on your behalf!
God Is In Control!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
The Lifestyle of Wealth - Part 1
Wealth is more than money but rather it is a lifestyle that God wants us to walk in daily. These scriptures will empower you to walk in the lifestyle of wealth listed below. Welcome to The Lifestyle of Wealth.
* John 10:10 - “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.”
Notice how the thief comes to take but God comes to give. Our God is a giving God who has willed and covenanted to give wealth to His people even life and that much more which is eternal
* Luke 10:20 - “Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”
Notice how the spirits of this world are subject to us as believer and is underneath our authority and then also our name is written in heaven which means our name and wealth is both earthly and heavenly having eternal life.
* Matthew 7:16 - “Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?”
Notice that God gives the believer permission to inspect the fruit of a person before engaging, yoking, investing, or socializing with comfort with them without being rude or judgmental but rather that you might be guarded in every area of life.
* Eph. 3:17 - “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love.” Also read: Matthew 5:44 & Luke 6:35
Notice that the Lifestyle of Wealth means also that you must be rooted and ground in love always.
Philippians 2:14 - “Do all things without murmurings and disputings:”
Notice that the power of a wealthy lifestyle is when you don’t open your mouth negatively or complain as a believer because God is hearing and others are watching and satan desires to swift you as wheat.
Continue your path of Lifestyle Wealth in the Kingdom!
* John 10:10 - “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.”
Notice how the thief comes to take but God comes to give. Our God is a giving God who has willed and covenanted to give wealth to His people even life and that much more which is eternal
* Luke 10:20 - “Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”
Notice how the spirits of this world are subject to us as believer and is underneath our authority and then also our name is written in heaven which means our name and wealth is both earthly and heavenly having eternal life.
* Matthew 7:16 - “Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?”
Notice that God gives the believer permission to inspect the fruit of a person before engaging, yoking, investing, or socializing with comfort with them without being rude or judgmental but rather that you might be guarded in every area of life.
* Eph. 3:17 - “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love.” Also read: Matthew 5:44 & Luke 6:35
Notice that the Lifestyle of Wealth means also that you must be rooted and ground in love always.
Philippians 2:14 - “Do all things without murmurings and disputings:”
Notice that the power of a wealthy lifestyle is when you don’t open your mouth negatively or complain as a believer because God is hearing and others are watching and satan desires to swift you as wheat.
Continue your path of Lifestyle Wealth in the Kingdom!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Commonwealth of Israel - A Transition of Wealth
Eph 2:12 - 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:
Part 1
CHAPTER 1 - THE PROMISES TO ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB
THE PROMISES TO ABRAHAM
God first made a national promise in Genesis 12:2, "And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee and make thy name great..." This promise was made to Abram and is repeated in Genesis 18:18, where he "shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him". This promise is also repeated in Genesis 17:5-6, where God entered into a covenant with Abram and his wife, Sarai, that they would be the parents of a people who would become a multitude or company of nations. To reinforce this promise God changed their names to Abraham and Sarah. Abraham means "father of many nations". The promise reads, "Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham, for a father of many nations have I made thee. And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee".
MIRACLE REQUIRED
Remember that at this point Sarah was barren, and past child-bearing age. Abraham had one son, but he was born of Sarah's handmaiden Hagar, and his name was called Ishmael. (Genesis 16:15.) However, the promise had said that the parents of the nation were to be Abraham and Sarah, therefore God had to perform a miracle to fulfil the prophecy. Sarah had laughed at the idea, as the thinking of her natural mind assumed that to have a child at her age was impossible. God is not limited by natural thinking, and in due course Sarah conceived and their son, Isaac, was born. Abraham was then one hundred years old. (Genesis 21:2-6.) Already God was using His supernatural power to cause the plan to come to pass.
PROMISE TO ISAAC
The promises God had made to Abraham were repeated to Isaac. Genesis 22:17-18 records that the angel of the Lord gave the following promise to Abraham concerning his son, "That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies. And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice." The descendants of Isaac were to be a great multitude, a huge nation, and to cause a great blessing to come upon the earth. Those familiar with the story will recognise the reference to Abraham's obedience to God in offering his son as a sacrifice on the altar, and God's provision of a lamb as a sacrifice so that Isaac could be spared. There is also a similarity to the sacrifice of Christ in this. No offering man can make is able to cleanse from sin. Only the perfect Lamb of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, could achieve cleansing from sin. The promise said, "and in thy seed", Isaac's descendants. This message of the Gospel was to be taken out so that "all nations of the earth be blessed".
ESAU SELLS BIRTHRIGHT
Isaac married Rebekah (Genesis 25:20). She also was barren, but Isaac sought the Lord and she conceived and bore twins. The Lord said unto her (verse 23), "Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of peoples shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger" The firstborn came out red and was called Esau, and the second was called Jacob (verses 25-26). As young men Esau became a hunter, but Jacob dwelt in tents (verse 27). Because Esau was the elder he was entitled to the birthright promises given to his father Isaac, but he despised the promises and sold his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of pottage (Genesis 25:32-34).
PROMISES TO JACOB
God repeated the promises to Jacob, the third generation. At Bethel this next heir was told one further point: that in the process of forming the "multitude of nations" his descendants would spread over all the earth. "And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people". (Genesis 28:3.) Then later as he slept he beheld in a dream a ladder stretching to heaven with angels ascending and descending on it. The Lord stood above it and said (verse 14), "And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shall spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south; and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed." Note the order of these directions, it is important. The next morning Jacob arose early "and took the stone that he had put for his pillow, and set it up for a pillar and poured oil upon the top of it" (verse 18). Remember this stone, too, it also is important.
JACOB'S NAME CHANGED
In Genesis 35:10-11, the promises to Jacob are further expanded by indicating that from within Jacob's descendants a further independent nation would be formed.
God also changed his name: "Thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but ISRAEL shall be thy name... and God said unto him... a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee". We are now seeing a substantial list of literal promises which had to be fulfilled through the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob / Israel if God's word is to be believed.
To Be Continued…………… A Transition of Wealth
Part 1
CHAPTER 1 - THE PROMISES TO ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB
THE PROMISES TO ABRAHAM
God first made a national promise in Genesis 12:2, "And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee and make thy name great..." This promise was made to Abram and is repeated in Genesis 18:18, where he "shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him". This promise is also repeated in Genesis 17:5-6, where God entered into a covenant with Abram and his wife, Sarai, that they would be the parents of a people who would become a multitude or company of nations. To reinforce this promise God changed their names to Abraham and Sarah. Abraham means "father of many nations". The promise reads, "Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham, for a father of many nations have I made thee. And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee".
MIRACLE REQUIRED
Remember that at this point Sarah was barren, and past child-bearing age. Abraham had one son, but he was born of Sarah's handmaiden Hagar, and his name was called Ishmael. (Genesis 16:15.) However, the promise had said that the parents of the nation were to be Abraham and Sarah, therefore God had to perform a miracle to fulfil the prophecy. Sarah had laughed at the idea, as the thinking of her natural mind assumed that to have a child at her age was impossible. God is not limited by natural thinking, and in due course Sarah conceived and their son, Isaac, was born. Abraham was then one hundred years old. (Genesis 21:2-6.) Already God was using His supernatural power to cause the plan to come to pass.
PROMISE TO ISAAC
The promises God had made to Abraham were repeated to Isaac. Genesis 22:17-18 records that the angel of the Lord gave the following promise to Abraham concerning his son, "That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies. And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice." The descendants of Isaac were to be a great multitude, a huge nation, and to cause a great blessing to come upon the earth. Those familiar with the story will recognise the reference to Abraham's obedience to God in offering his son as a sacrifice on the altar, and God's provision of a lamb as a sacrifice so that Isaac could be spared. There is also a similarity to the sacrifice of Christ in this. No offering man can make is able to cleanse from sin. Only the perfect Lamb of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, could achieve cleansing from sin. The promise said, "and in thy seed", Isaac's descendants. This message of the Gospel was to be taken out so that "all nations of the earth be blessed".
ESAU SELLS BIRTHRIGHT
Isaac married Rebekah (Genesis 25:20). She also was barren, but Isaac sought the Lord and she conceived and bore twins. The Lord said unto her (verse 23), "Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of peoples shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger" The firstborn came out red and was called Esau, and the second was called Jacob (verses 25-26). As young men Esau became a hunter, but Jacob dwelt in tents (verse 27). Because Esau was the elder he was entitled to the birthright promises given to his father Isaac, but he despised the promises and sold his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of pottage (Genesis 25:32-34).
PROMISES TO JACOB
God repeated the promises to Jacob, the third generation. At Bethel this next heir was told one further point: that in the process of forming the "multitude of nations" his descendants would spread over all the earth. "And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people". (Genesis 28:3.) Then later as he slept he beheld in a dream a ladder stretching to heaven with angels ascending and descending on it. The Lord stood above it and said (verse 14), "And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shall spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south; and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed." Note the order of these directions, it is important. The next morning Jacob arose early "and took the stone that he had put for his pillow, and set it up for a pillar and poured oil upon the top of it" (verse 18). Remember this stone, too, it also is important.
JACOB'S NAME CHANGED
In Genesis 35:10-11, the promises to Jacob are further expanded by indicating that from within Jacob's descendants a further independent nation would be formed.
God also changed his name: "Thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but ISRAEL shall be thy name... and God said unto him... a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee". We are now seeing a substantial list of literal promises which had to be fulfilled through the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob / Israel if God's word is to be believed.
To Be Continued…………… A Transition of Wealth
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The Power of Fellowship
JOSHUA CHAPTER 23:1-13
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Please Read the following scriptures:
1. “And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age.”
God will give you rest from your enemies round about you
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2 “And Joshua called for all Israel, and for their elders, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, and said unto them, I am old and stricken in age:”
Joshua gives instructions to the servant leaders concerning the Lord and them
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3 “And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that hath fought for you’
The Lord is committed to fight for you because He loves you, inspite of you
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4 “Behold, I have divided unto you by lot these nations that remain, to be an inheritance for your tribes, from Jordan, with all the nations that I have cut off, even unto the great sea westward.
5 And the LORD your God, he shall expel them from before you, and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the LORD your God hath promised unto you.”
This is your year to possess the enemies land for God’s glory
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6 “Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left;
7 That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
Be careful in all things that God receives the Glory and not man
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8 “But cleave unto the LORD your God, as ye have done unto this day.
9 For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day.”
The devil don’t like you because GOD is for you! So cleave to the Lord!
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10 “One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.
11 Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God.
12 Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you:
13 Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out any of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.”
God has been faithful to you so be faithful to Him and noone else!
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God has a plan, with your name on it!
By: Pastor, Bryant McNeal
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Please Read the following scriptures:
1. “And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age.”
God will give you rest from your enemies round about you
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2 “And Joshua called for all Israel, and for their elders, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, and said unto them, I am old and stricken in age:”
Joshua gives instructions to the servant leaders concerning the Lord and them
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3 “And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that hath fought for you’
The Lord is committed to fight for you because He loves you, inspite of you
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4 “Behold, I have divided unto you by lot these nations that remain, to be an inheritance for your tribes, from Jordan, with all the nations that I have cut off, even unto the great sea westward.
5 And the LORD your God, he shall expel them from before you, and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the LORD your God hath promised unto you.”
This is your year to possess the enemies land for God’s glory
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6 “Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left;
7 That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
Be careful in all things that God receives the Glory and not man
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8 “But cleave unto the LORD your God, as ye have done unto this day.
9 For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day.”
The devil don’t like you because GOD is for you! So cleave to the Lord!
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10 “One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.
11 Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God.
12 Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you:
13 Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out any of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.”
God has been faithful to you so be faithful to Him and noone else!
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God has a plan, with your name on it!
By: Pastor, Bryant McNeal
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
25 Keys Toward Perfect Living - Eph. 3:20
By: Pastor Bryant McNeal
1. Pray first, before you make a decision
2. Self-control is a blessing to have at every level of operation in life
3. Never jump to conclusions
4. Remember there’s two sides, to every story
5. Never let your enemy, see you upset
6. Be Humble at all times
7. Don’t let go of your Faith, during difficult times
8. In all things give Thanks unto God
9. If you don’t want people to know, don’t tell them
10. Don’t become what you despise
11. Love is Unconditional
12. Trust God always!
13. In every tragedy, you can find Destiny
14. If you fail, You fail because you stopped trying
15. Knowing when to say: NO
16. Knowing when to say: Yes
17. Knowing when to say: NOTHING AT ALL
18. Don’t let your emotions, control your life
19. Judge not, that ye not be judged
20. The Ministry of Forgiveness: is for every believer to embrace!
21. Stop crying, pick your head up, and move ahead, beyond and above!
22. Winners are determined not by the result of the battle but by the outcome (the positive change) of the person
23. How you view life will determine how you live life
24. People either come into your life to give or to take, just make sure, you have more givers surrounding you this year
25. Do what you say, you're going to do!
1. Pray first, before you make a decision
2. Self-control is a blessing to have at every level of operation in life
3. Never jump to conclusions
4. Remember there’s two sides, to every story
5. Never let your enemy, see you upset
6. Be Humble at all times
7. Don’t let go of your Faith, during difficult times
8. In all things give Thanks unto God
9. If you don’t want people to know, don’t tell them
10. Don’t become what you despise
11. Love is Unconditional
12. Trust God always!
13. In every tragedy, you can find Destiny
14. If you fail, You fail because you stopped trying
15. Knowing when to say: NO
16. Knowing when to say: Yes
17. Knowing when to say: NOTHING AT ALL
18. Don’t let your emotions, control your life
19. Judge not, that ye not be judged
20. The Ministry of Forgiveness: is for every believer to embrace!
21. Stop crying, pick your head up, and move ahead, beyond and above!
22. Winners are determined not by the result of the battle but by the outcome (the positive change) of the person
23. How you view life will determine how you live life
24. People either come into your life to give or to take, just make sure, you have more givers surrounding you this year
25. Do what you say, you're going to do!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
The Wealth Mentality
The Word of God is urging us to have a mentality of wealth in the earth realm that is released from the heavenly realm. Welcome to The Wealth Mentality.
Deut. 8:18 -
But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
Ruth 2:1 -
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
1Sam. 2:32 -
And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, in all the wealth which God shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thine house for ever.
2Ch. 1:11 -
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:
2Ch 1:12 -
Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
Es. 10:3 -
For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking
Ps 112:3 -
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Pr 13:22 -
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Deut. 8:18 -
But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
Ruth 2:1 -
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
1Sam. 2:32 -
And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, in all the wealth which God shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thine house for ever.
2Ch. 1:11 -
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:
2Ch 1:12 -
Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
Es. 10:3 -
For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking
Ps 112:3 -
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Pr 13:22 -
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Building the Church to Be Unified in 2011
By: Pastor, Bryant L. McNeal
GENESIS CHAPTER 11:1-9
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Read the scripture lesson found below:
1 And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.
> It’s time to be one language and one speech as a church.
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2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.
> When things are as one people, come together and the vision can be implemented and executed.
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3 And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter.
> They worked together to make the resources to build the tower.
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4 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
> Working together, to leave a legacy.
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5 And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded> It’s time to get the Lord’s attention. Things can only happen with unity.
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6 And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.
> The Lord should be able to notice our oneness. We can do ANYTHING when we are one
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7 Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
> Unity causes God to respond in this context in an unexpected way, but in this dispensation of time He responses with gifts due to unity.
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8 So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.
> The strategy of the Lord regarding scattering them is to populate the earth with more like minded people to build the world.
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9 Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.
> This place was named according to the works of the Lord.
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GENESIS CHAPTER 11:1-9
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Read the scripture lesson found below:
1 And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.
> It’s time to be one language and one speech as a church.
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2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.
> When things are as one people, come together and the vision can be implemented and executed.
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3 And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter.
> They worked together to make the resources to build the tower.
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4 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
> Working together, to leave a legacy.
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5 And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded> It’s time to get the Lord’s attention. Things can only happen with unity.
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6 And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.
> The Lord should be able to notice our oneness. We can do ANYTHING when we are one
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7 Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
> Unity causes God to respond in this context in an unexpected way, but in this dispensation of time He responses with gifts due to unity.
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8 So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.
> The strategy of the Lord regarding scattering them is to populate the earth with more like minded people to build the world.
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9 Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.
> This place was named according to the works of the Lord.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Defeating the Spirit of Murmuring
By: Senior Pastor, Bryant L. McNeal
The spirit of murmuring and complaining has invaded the church. We must work, pray and strive toward unity and relationship as we build the Kingdom of God in the earth. Murmuring and complaining is a cancer to the work of ministry. “Cut It Out” and follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit. It’s not about you, it’s about Jesus!
Scripture Reference:
Philippians 2:14 – (Don’t Murmur nor Complain)
“Do all things without murmurings and questionings:”
John 7:12 – (Beware of People who Murmur and Complain)
“And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him: some said, He is a good man; others said, Not so, but he leadeth the multitude astray.”
John 7:32 - (Public Murmuring Can Cause Trouble Down the Road)
“The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning him; and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to take him.”
Acts 6:1 - (Overcome Murmuring By Working Together)
“Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.”
1Peter 4:9 - (Service in the Kingdom must be done without Murmuring)
“using hospitality one to another without murmuring:”
The spirit of murmuring and complaining has invaded the church. We must work, pray and strive toward unity and relationship as we build the Kingdom of God in the earth. Murmuring and complaining is a cancer to the work of ministry. “Cut It Out” and follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit. It’s not about you, it’s about Jesus!
Scripture Reference:
Philippians 2:14 – (Don’t Murmur nor Complain)
“Do all things without murmurings and questionings:”
John 7:12 – (Beware of People who Murmur and Complain)
“And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him: some said, He is a good man; others said, Not so, but he leadeth the multitude astray.”
John 7:32 - (Public Murmuring Can Cause Trouble Down the Road)
“The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning him; and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to take him.”
Acts 6:1 - (Overcome Murmuring By Working Together)
“Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.”
1Peter 4:9 - (Service in the Kingdom must be done without Murmuring)
“using hospitality one to another without murmuring:”
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Developing a Mind of Christ
Discovering the Power of a Godly Mind to overcome the battles of this world to give God the glory!
Php. 4:8 - (We must be sure to steward the way we think)
”Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Eph. 3:20 - (Asking & Thinking work together in the plan of God)
”Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,”
1 Peter 4:12 – (The scriptures are also designed to cultivate your thinking about even your trials that come)
”Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”
Luke 12:40 - (Jesus is coming soon at an hour you think not)
”Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.”
John16:2 - (Make sure your thinking regarding God is CORRECT)
”They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.”
Php. 2:5 – (You must possess the Mind of Christ)
”Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”
Roman 12:3 – (Don’t blow yourself up! You may not be all that you think)
”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.”
Acts 17:29 – (Don’t put God in the same category with money and silver, He’s bigger then that)
”Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.”
Jeremiah 29:11 – (God wants you to think of yourself, like He sees you)
”For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Jeremiah 17:9 – (Only God can reveal the true nature of the - heart of mind)
”The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”
Roman 1:28 - (This is the worst mental condition in the world)
”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 (or holy, lawful, just, appropriate);”
Roman 7:25 – (We must serve the Lord with our Mind, Heart & Soul)
”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.”
Roman 7:23 - (The Mind Vs. the Flesh at war)
”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.”
Roman 8:5 – (The Mind of the Flesh Vs. the Spirit)
”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.”
Php. 4:8 - (We must be sure to steward the way we think)
”Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Eph. 3:20 - (Asking & Thinking work together in the plan of God)
”Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,”
1 Peter 4:12 – (The scriptures are also designed to cultivate your thinking about even your trials that come)
”Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”
Luke 12:40 - (Jesus is coming soon at an hour you think not)
”Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.”
John16:2 - (Make sure your thinking regarding God is CORRECT)
”They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.”
Php. 2:5 – (You must possess the Mind of Christ)
”Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”
Roman 12:3 – (Don’t blow yourself up! You may not be all that you think)
”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.”
Acts 17:29 – (Don’t put God in the same category with money and silver, He’s bigger then that)
”Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.”
Jeremiah 29:11 – (God wants you to think of yourself, like He sees you)
”For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Jeremiah 17:9 – (Only God can reveal the true nature of the - heart of mind)
”The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”
Roman 1:28 - (This is the worst mental condition in the world)
”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 (or holy, lawful, just, appropriate);”
Roman 7:25 – (We must serve the Lord with our Mind, Heart & Soul)
”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.”
Roman 7:23 - (The Mind Vs. the Flesh at war)
”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.”
Roman 8:5 – (The Mind of the Flesh Vs. the Spirit)
”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.”
Monday, January 10, 2011
Servant-Leadership In the Kingdom
This Bible Study lesson is designed to empower servant-leaders in the Kingdom with scriptural references that will expand them to excellence in ministry.
Reference: Scriptures:
Matthew 20:27 - (A leader or chief in reality is a presidential servant)
“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”
Matthew 23:11 - (The greatest must be lead-servant)
“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
Matthew 24:45 - (Servants must be both faithful and wise for favor to be released)
“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”
Matthew 24:46 - (Servants are not lazy nor workless)
“Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.”
Mark 9:35 - (Last and least is equal to being first)
“And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.”
Mark 10:44 - (A chief is a servant of all)
“And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.”
Luke 14:23 - (Servants are engaged in evangelism)
“And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.”
Luke 19:17 - (A good and faithful servant can become Mayor of the city)
“And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.”
John 12:26 – (A servant must take on the relationship of the cross with their leaders)
“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.”
Reference: Scriptures:
Matthew 20:27 - (A leader or chief in reality is a presidential servant)
“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”
Matthew 23:11 - (The greatest must be lead-servant)
“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
Matthew 24:45 - (Servants must be both faithful and wise for favor to be released)
“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”
Matthew 24:46 - (Servants are not lazy nor workless)
“Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.”
Mark 9:35 - (Last and least is equal to being first)
“And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.”
Mark 10:44 - (A chief is a servant of all)
“And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.”
Luke 14:23 - (Servants are engaged in evangelism)
“And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.”
Luke 19:17 - (A good and faithful servant can become Mayor of the city)
“And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.”
John 12:26 – (A servant must take on the relationship of the cross with their leaders)
“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.”
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Defeating the Enemy of Pride
Jan. 5th 2011
By: Senior Pastor, Bryant L. McNeal
The third definition of “Pride” is: Arrogant or disdainful conduct or treatment; haughtiness. The goal of this lesson is to expose and defeat the enemy of pride in the church/ministry. Pride can creep in, damage and destroy a church operating through leadership as well as membership. Lets do a self-check each week to ensure we are not operating in the spirit of pride. We must engage in “Overcoming the Enemy of Pride” even while experiencing, correction, instruction, reproof as well as rebuke as we expand to excellence.
Scripture References from the Book of: Psalms & Proverbs
Ps 10:2 -
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Ps 10:4 -
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Ps 31:20 -
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Ps 36:11 -
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
Ps 59:12 -
For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
Ps 73:6 -
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Pr 8:13 -
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Pr 11:2 -
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Pr 13:10 -
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Pr 14:3 -
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Pr 16:18 -
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pr 29:23 -
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Lets overcome the spirit of pride TODAY!
By: Senior Pastor, Bryant L. McNeal
The third definition of “Pride” is: Arrogant or disdainful conduct or treatment; haughtiness. The goal of this lesson is to expose and defeat the enemy of pride in the church/ministry. Pride can creep in, damage and destroy a church operating through leadership as well as membership. Lets do a self-check each week to ensure we are not operating in the spirit of pride. We must engage in “Overcoming the Enemy of Pride” even while experiencing, correction, instruction, reproof as well as rebuke as we expand to excellence.
Scripture References from the Book of: Psalms & Proverbs
Ps 10:2 -
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Ps 10:4 -
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Ps 31:20 -
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Ps 36:11 -
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
Ps 59:12 -
For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
Ps 73:6 -
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Pr 8:13 -
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Pr 11:2 -
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Pr 13:10 -
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Pr 14:3 -
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Pr 16:18 -
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pr 29:23 -
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Lets overcome the spirit of pride TODAY!
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