Thank God for all that he is doing! I cannot help but be excited because God is moving so mightily. I know it sounds like I am saying the same thing every time I blog now, but it keeps getting better every single day and I must give God all of the glory. It is so awesome to see God vindicating the faithful ones and those that have stayed with him. There are so many that have stepped out and done as they pleased and followed the flesh and it has cost dearly. It pays to stay with God! He has a plan for each and every christian and that plan is a plan of success and not failure!
For so long it looked like the plan was not going to come to pass, but now we can see it weekly. Our family, our church people, our finances, the church finances, have drastically increased as we have believed God! Where God guides he provides! We never changed the message or course even as opposition came. We stayed with the uncompromised Word of God and it pays off. Many are in extreme debt, but we listened to the Spirit of God and we do not owe one single dollar on this ministry. It pays to follow him!
I believe the greatest support system we could ever have is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is the originator of all things. Jesus is the executor of all things. And the Holy Spirit is the revealer of all things. Thank God for the finished work of Jesus Christ which is our plan of redemption. Because of this work we have been made free from sin, sickness, disease, and all the power of the enemy! We must realize we are free today, right now.
Many ask if we are free then why are so many Christians caught up in sin and living a life of failure and defeat? I believe there are two things the church does not realize: First, we don't realize all that was done for us by God through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Secondly, we don't realize just how much we have a part to play in our success. Immediately after Jesus received his authority he turned around and gave it to the church, you and me! If we do not walk in our authority we will live a defeated life! If we willingly sin and do not repent we break our fellowship with God and thus hinder the plan of God for our lives!
Nowhere in the bible does it tell us that God or Jesus is going to resist the devil for us. The bible tells us to resist the devil! (James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:7) We know because of the finished work of Christ that you and I do not have to live in sin for sin no longer has any power over us! We are now free to live in Christ Jesus! Then even if we do slip up and sin we have an advocate, Jesus Christ who is our hope. (1 John 2:1) All we must do is confess our sins, repent, and we are put right back in fellowship with God!
One of the biggest false doctrines we have dealt with in the church is that all sins past, present, and future are forgiven. This does not line up with God's word! In 1 John 2:1 Jesus is not talking to sinners and telling them not to sin, but he is talking to us. Jesus never called sinners his children, but we are his children.
The church of the Lord Jesus Christ should be a powerful church that is not full of sin, but that is full of the Love of God and the Word of God. The reason God has not been able to move is because of the feel good gospel that has been adopted by many who refuse to allow God to do a work in them. I thank God he is changing me daily for the better!
I agree with the Apostle Paul. I believe he is a great man of God to follow.
Paul said in 1 Corinthians 12:21:
And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you,and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication which they have committed.
Paul was not speaking to sinners, but to those that had already been converted under his ministry. Paul was looking for a reason to rejoice again concerning them and this would only come as they repented for the sin they had committed. I believe that God is speaking to many today to get back to their first love, just to know Jesus.
I believe that he is raising up a group of people right now that will walk in all the light that he has provided for us. I believe that their is a group that will get on their faces and repent for not placing God first in their lives. He died for us and we should live for him! This group will stick with the Word and not follow the false doctrine that Satan tries to impart into the church. These will be the leaders in the last day army for God. Thank God you and I are part of the family of God. We have been reunited with our Heavenly Father through Jesus and the plan of redemption.
Until next time,
Pastor J
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
March 16,2009
Well, it's been a couple weeks at least since I wrote anything on my blog so I figured it's time. There are so many great things that are going on that something to write about is not the problem, but finding time to write is the problem.
On yesterday we celebrated Homecoming (24 years and counting) and everything went so great. The anointing to preach was so strong and the crowd was ministered to wonderfully. It is amazing what the Lord can do if we will only yield to him. I have been anointed to teach for some time now and the gifts have been flowing more than ever, but I also enjoy this new anointing to preach like never before. It really encourages people when they can see the anointing and know that it is not a show. How awesome it would be if we would all walk in the anointing that God has for us!
I know that it is because we have stayed in line with God's word and not followed a bunch of foolishness and false doctrines, but it is amazing what God is doing in this church. I honestly do not know one thing that is not getting better! It is happening just like the word said it would! My life at home, our church, our attendance, and even our finances have all increased drastically. God is truly vindicating those that have stayed the course! All of my life I have watched people attack the uncompromised gospel only to see them fall after a short period of time.
I never enjoy seeing people fall, but it does vindicate the gospel when people lead others astray by attacking the truth and then what they call truth doesn't work out so well for them. For some time now my messages have not been very popular, but they are still the truth that never changes and will set you free!
As Dad used to say, "God's word always works!" We are truly living in the best times of our life. Remember that Jesus is coming back for a glorious church and we are being transformed into that daily. I can see it happening right before my eyes!
Until next time,
Pastor J
On yesterday we celebrated Homecoming (24 years and counting) and everything went so great. The anointing to preach was so strong and the crowd was ministered to wonderfully. It is amazing what the Lord can do if we will only yield to him. I have been anointed to teach for some time now and the gifts have been flowing more than ever, but I also enjoy this new anointing to preach like never before. It really encourages people when they can see the anointing and know that it is not a show. How awesome it would be if we would all walk in the anointing that God has for us!
I know that it is because we have stayed in line with God's word and not followed a bunch of foolishness and false doctrines, but it is amazing what God is doing in this church. I honestly do not know one thing that is not getting better! It is happening just like the word said it would! My life at home, our church, our attendance, and even our finances have all increased drastically. God is truly vindicating those that have stayed the course! All of my life I have watched people attack the uncompromised gospel only to see them fall after a short period of time.
I never enjoy seeing people fall, but it does vindicate the gospel when people lead others astray by attacking the truth and then what they call truth doesn't work out so well for them. For some time now my messages have not been very popular, but they are still the truth that never changes and will set you free!
As Dad used to say, "God's word always works!" We are truly living in the best times of our life. Remember that Jesus is coming back for a glorious church and we are being transformed into that daily. I can see it happening right before my eyes!
Until next time,
Pastor J
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
February 17,2009
Attendance: 377
Saved: 102
These are the numbers for Sunday's services! We had John Jacob's and the Power Force come and God moved mightily. The testimonies of these men were absolutely amazing. What was even more amazing was the lives changed in this service alone. People from all over the community that never even knew where the church was located came Sunday night. People that for years have ran from the Lord were there as well. The church was full of saved and unsaved, young and old, as well as all different races. This is how it is supposed to be! The most important thing was not that the church was packed out, but that there wasn't enough room at the altars for all that came forward.
I have prayed for many hours for what started Sunday night. I believe this is only the beginning. Many that gave their hearts to the Lord said they will be back Sunday morning. God is so awesome! I have always stuck to my faith, but it has amazed me at just how much he has increased us in every single area within the past few months! It pays to stick with God's plan! The anointing, unity, hunger, visitors, finances, and every thing else you could think of has increased drastically! There is only one way and I thank God daily we chose that way! The word must be the final authority in our lives!
We are planning right now to have The Power Force come back in the fall for a Monday thru a Wednesday. They will get in the schools in the daytime and do assemblies and invite them to the church at night. They have a mighty impact on all, but especially the youth.
We also are planning right now to start our evangelization and outreach ministry. After training, we will go to the streets and bring the harvest into the church.
Thank God for what he is doing in our lives! We were born for such a time as this!
Until next time,
Pastor J
Saved: 102
These are the numbers for Sunday's services! We had John Jacob's and the Power Force come and God moved mightily. The testimonies of these men were absolutely amazing. What was even more amazing was the lives changed in this service alone. People from all over the community that never even knew where the church was located came Sunday night. People that for years have ran from the Lord were there as well. The church was full of saved and unsaved, young and old, as well as all different races. This is how it is supposed to be! The most important thing was not that the church was packed out, but that there wasn't enough room at the altars for all that came forward.
I have prayed for many hours for what started Sunday night. I believe this is only the beginning. Many that gave their hearts to the Lord said they will be back Sunday morning. God is so awesome! I have always stuck to my faith, but it has amazed me at just how much he has increased us in every single area within the past few months! It pays to stick with God's plan! The anointing, unity, hunger, visitors, finances, and every thing else you could think of has increased drastically! There is only one way and I thank God daily we chose that way! The word must be the final authority in our lives!
We are planning right now to have The Power Force come back in the fall for a Monday thru a Wednesday. They will get in the schools in the daytime and do assemblies and invite them to the church at night. They have a mighty impact on all, but especially the youth.
We also are planning right now to start our evangelization and outreach ministry. After training, we will go to the streets and bring the harvest into the church.
Thank God for what he is doing in our lives! We were born for such a time as this!
Until next time,
Pastor J
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
February 3,2009
Get ready! Get ready! Get ready! I know that many have thought we were crazy for the message we have been preaching some time now, but I see it coming to pass every single day. We definitely are not the only ones for everyone that is in tune with the Holy Spirit has been saying the same thing! It is now time to stand up and be all that he has called you to be. We see the world system getting worse every single day and this will only continue to get worse. God never promised us in his word that he was coming back for a glorious world, but for a glorious church.
It is amazing to me what he has been doing within our church. I see people coming back that have not been in church for some time now. I see people rededicating their lives to God that have not walked with him in many years. We are experiencing the power of God and the Gifts of the Spirit like never before. Is seems to be increasing every week now. I am so thankful that when so many false doctrines have been all around we made the decision to stay with the word. The bible says that you shall know them by their fruits. When people say they have a new revelation, but have failure in their lives you better watch out. The fruit tells the story about what is really going on. I have watched so many people conform the gospel to fit their lifestyle instead of allow the gospel to change them that it is pitiful. What is worse is that now is the time that the fruits are being found out. We are children of a God that takes care of us in good times and in bad.
I don't know about others, but I know that right in the middle of all that is going on in this world God is taking care of every aspect of my life and ministry. Matter of fact it is getting better every single day! Yes, we have to stand by faith in God's word, but as we do this he always provides!
I believe the world is going to wax worse and worse and those that have put faith in the world system will be in great trouble. Many have claimed to be christians, but lived like the world and the devil and now is not the time to be found in that situation. The great part is that as the world waxes worse the church is going to become more glorious than ever before. I believe we will see uncountable salvations, rededications, healings, and deliverances like never before. we are going out of here soon, but we are not going out quietly!
Remember that it is never too late to give your heart and life to God as long as you have breath in your body! Give your all to him today and he will absolutely amaze you at the changes that will take place within you. Jesus is the way!
Until next time,
Pastor J
It is amazing to me what he has been doing within our church. I see people coming back that have not been in church for some time now. I see people rededicating their lives to God that have not walked with him in many years. We are experiencing the power of God and the Gifts of the Spirit like never before. Is seems to be increasing every week now. I am so thankful that when so many false doctrines have been all around we made the decision to stay with the word. The bible says that you shall know them by their fruits. When people say they have a new revelation, but have failure in their lives you better watch out. The fruit tells the story about what is really going on. I have watched so many people conform the gospel to fit their lifestyle instead of allow the gospel to change them that it is pitiful. What is worse is that now is the time that the fruits are being found out. We are children of a God that takes care of us in good times and in bad.
I don't know about others, but I know that right in the middle of all that is going on in this world God is taking care of every aspect of my life and ministry. Matter of fact it is getting better every single day! Yes, we have to stand by faith in God's word, but as we do this he always provides!
I believe the world is going to wax worse and worse and those that have put faith in the world system will be in great trouble. Many have claimed to be christians, but lived like the world and the devil and now is not the time to be found in that situation. The great part is that as the world waxes worse the church is going to become more glorious than ever before. I believe we will see uncountable salvations, rededications, healings, and deliverances like never before. we are going out of here soon, but we are not going out quietly!
Remember that it is never too late to give your heart and life to God as long as you have breath in your body! Give your all to him today and he will absolutely amaze you at the changes that will take place within you. Jesus is the way!
Until next time,
Pastor J
Thursday, January 15, 2009
January 15,2009
Well, it has been some time now since my last post. I pray everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. We have much to expect this year concerning the things of God. As the Lord told us repeatedly over the last few years the world is waxing worse every single day. There is now so much of the world in the church that you cannot tell the difference between them. It is amazing how so many have fallen away from the faith that we are to contend for daily.
It is such a terrible thing to watch people's lives crumble around them. So many have refused to listen to what God has been saying for so long now that they have been caught off guard. Many enjoyed times of rebelliousness during great economic times, but that is coming to a sudden halt. I have been preaching and will never stop preaching that Jesus is the only way! We should get on our knees and seek God with everything within us every day and night of our life.
What is even more awesome is that many who turned away for some time are now returning. We are continuing to preach the same message that many have said was not right, but not only is God sustaining us he is also growing us. I believe that the number one thing God is looking for is a pure heart. I know that God has had me checking every area of my life lately to make sure it is line with his word. To make sure that my motives are right in all areas. If we are not treating our spouses and children like God has instructed us to I do not believe that we qualify for anyone else to listen to us. My desire is to be real and true in all areas of my life. No wrong motives, no wrong agendas. It seems so very often that we leave off the most important things and then we are limited in how far we can go. I choose not to make the mistakes that I have seen so many others make and that is to make sure things look right in public and let their character and private life fall apart.
Well, I don't know why I got off on that, but thank God for the victory. We have so much to be thankful for. As I was thinking the other day I don't have one single thing to complain about. I have a beautiful wife, 3 beautiful kids, an awesome church, and my God who sees me through all that I face in this life.
Remember that no matter what goes on in the news and in the world that God has not given us a spirit of fear. The word of God still reads the same and God is still on our side. The promises of God are yes and amen!
Until next time,
Pastor J
It is such a terrible thing to watch people's lives crumble around them. So many have refused to listen to what God has been saying for so long now that they have been caught off guard. Many enjoyed times of rebelliousness during great economic times, but that is coming to a sudden halt. I have been preaching and will never stop preaching that Jesus is the only way! We should get on our knees and seek God with everything within us every day and night of our life.
What is even more awesome is that many who turned away for some time are now returning. We are continuing to preach the same message that many have said was not right, but not only is God sustaining us he is also growing us. I believe that the number one thing God is looking for is a pure heart. I know that God has had me checking every area of my life lately to make sure it is line with his word. To make sure that my motives are right in all areas. If we are not treating our spouses and children like God has instructed us to I do not believe that we qualify for anyone else to listen to us. My desire is to be real and true in all areas of my life. No wrong motives, no wrong agendas. It seems so very often that we leave off the most important things and then we are limited in how far we can go. I choose not to make the mistakes that I have seen so many others make and that is to make sure things look right in public and let their character and private life fall apart.
Well, I don't know why I got off on that, but thank God for the victory. We have so much to be thankful for. As I was thinking the other day I don't have one single thing to complain about. I have a beautiful wife, 3 beautiful kids, an awesome church, and my God who sees me through all that I face in this life.
Remember that no matter what goes on in the news and in the world that God has not given us a spirit of fear. The word of God still reads the same and God is still on our side. The promises of God are yes and amen!
Until next time,
Pastor J
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
December 9,2008
Time is drawing closer every single day. It seems like I keep repeating myself at the direction of the Lord. In every thing that I preach and teach the same message is coming up. I believe a great storm is on the horizon for those who have decided to live their lives apart from God. It seems like so many are paying no attention at the warnings that are going forth. I see now that this was one of the main reasons for so many erroneous teachings and false doctrines going forth in these last days. This is why so many Christians are scared to death right now is because they know what they have been teaching and living is not of God. It is time to get serious like never before! Many believe that things will get better this year. This will not get better for a nation without God, but will only get worse. More jobs lost, more economic woes, more families doing without!
Many ask me why I would say these things when I am supposed to be a faith teacher. I have watched so many Christians decide to do what they wanted to do instead of what God instructed them to do. Now they are suffering not for God, but for the decisions they have made without God. The Lord told me just a few weeks ago that it would shock me at who would become a part of this ministry in the days to come. The reason for this would be because of the situation and circumstances that would prevail in their lives due to their decisions to do as they pleased.
As I say all of these things our church members know this is not the mentality in our church. We have been experiencing increase in every area. This past Sunday was just another example. God is moving in the lives of his people that are obedient to him. It is so great to see new faces in the church weekly. It is so great to be financially sound and increasing as we watch the economy sour. God takes care of his people that submit to his will. Thank God for the fruit of faithfulness!
Please remember that we are no longer living in a time when we can get by doing our own thing! Let's get back with God! Jesus is the only way!
Until next time,
Pastor J
Many ask me why I would say these things when I am supposed to be a faith teacher. I have watched so many Christians decide to do what they wanted to do instead of what God instructed them to do. Now they are suffering not for God, but for the decisions they have made without God. The Lord told me just a few weeks ago that it would shock me at who would become a part of this ministry in the days to come. The reason for this would be because of the situation and circumstances that would prevail in their lives due to their decisions to do as they pleased.
As I say all of these things our church members know this is not the mentality in our church. We have been experiencing increase in every area. This past Sunday was just another example. God is moving in the lives of his people that are obedient to him. It is so great to see new faces in the church weekly. It is so great to be financially sound and increasing as we watch the economy sour. God takes care of his people that submit to his will. Thank God for the fruit of faithfulness!
Please remember that we are no longer living in a time when we can get by doing our own thing! Let's get back with God! Jesus is the only way!
Until next time,
Pastor J
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
December 3,2008
Well, it seems like just yesterday that this year was beginning and now Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas is drawing near. As usual, Thanksgiving was very busy for us, but also very enjoyable. It is always good to see family you have not seen in a year and see how they are doing. Our family is doing great and God gets all of the glory for that.
As I have been saying for some time now I believe we are living in the most critical times of our lives. I know many have been predicting things to get better, but the Holy Spirit told me several months ago that God's word never promised us that he was coming back for a glorious world, but a glorious church. If your hope and faith is in the world you are in trouble. I have watched so many people make fun of the gospel we live and preach, but it doesn't seem to be so funny any more. It is time to get serious with God if you have not been.
I am so thankful for the ministry of my father that i was raised under. He was a man that refused to waiver no matter who ridiculed him. As a result of his faithfulness and now ours this ministry and our lives individually have not faltered at all. Thank God his word works in good times and in bad! It does hurt to see other people hurt and I believe we should do all we possibly can to reach out to them and help them. The most important thing we can do in these times is hold fast to the unchanging word of God. His word never fails!
Until next time,
Pastor J
As I have been saying for some time now I believe we are living in the most critical times of our lives. I know many have been predicting things to get better, but the Holy Spirit told me several months ago that God's word never promised us that he was coming back for a glorious world, but a glorious church. If your hope and faith is in the world you are in trouble. I have watched so many people make fun of the gospel we live and preach, but it doesn't seem to be so funny any more. It is time to get serious with God if you have not been.
I am so thankful for the ministry of my father that i was raised under. He was a man that refused to waiver no matter who ridiculed him. As a result of his faithfulness and now ours this ministry and our lives individually have not faltered at all. Thank God his word works in good times and in bad! It does hurt to see other people hurt and I believe we should do all we possibly can to reach out to them and help them. The most important thing we can do in these times is hold fast to the unchanging word of God. His word never fails!
Until next time,
Pastor J
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)