Can you agree to agree? Have you ever thought about how important it is for you and your mate to always come to an agreement when dealing with problems? Have you ever wondered why the devil works so hard to cause division and strife among people, especially of the same household? Have you ever noticed how hard it is for a divided household to get ahead no matter how hard they try or how much money they make? Have you notice that in a divided household even the pets are tempermental?
The Bible clearly states that a divided house can not stand. Oh, you may stay together but you never seem to get ahead. In the book of James you find these words: where there is bitter envy and strive, there is confusion and every evil work.
On the contrary, in Matthew the 18th chapter, you read, if any two of you would agree on earth as if touching anything that they ask of my Father in heaven, it will be done for them. The book of Gensis describes a people who had begun to build a tower up to heaven, because they were all in one accord. God noticed and said, I will go down and scramble their language (their ability to speak and understand the same thing at the same time) lest they be able to do what they have said or agreed upon. In other words, they would have succeeded in building the tower up to heaven.
Agreement is one of the most powerful spiritual laws available to man. Most people however, spend their time trying to get their point across, or win the argument. And they miss the benefit of many blessings.
In Acts chapter 1, Jesus tells the disciples to go to Jerusalem and wait there until they are endued with power from on high. He sent them there to come into agreement (one accord) with the account of His death, burial, ressurrection and ascension. Otherwise there would be strife among them which would hinder the spread of the gospel and the growth of the church.
After many days in Jerusalem (praying, fasting, seeking God) the Apostles and those with them finally reached a point of being on one accord. Then something supernatural happened. They were all together in one place on one accord, and suddenly there came a sound as of a mighty rushing wind. There appeared cloven tongues of fire and it sat upon each of them. And they began to speak with new tongues, telling of the wonderful works of God. And when they entered the streets of the city, it drew a crowd. Peter preached, and some 3,000 souls were saved and added to their number. As they continued on sharing the gospel, more and more souls were added to the church.
Supernatural Power is made available to you when two or more people come into agreement. Agreement here means speaking the same thing, thinking the same thing at the same time. So what satan has to do is to get one or more of you out of the place of agreement because then he knows that nobody wins.
One way to settle any form of disagreement is to find what the Word of God has to say about the situation and stake your claim. Your place of agreement. That's why the Bible advises a christian not to marry a non christian, because it is impossible to get them to agree even on the Word of God. It is foolishness to them.
Believers know that it is always good and safe and right to agree with the Word of God, because He watches over His Word to perform it! Amen!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
:You Can Have What You Say"
Mark 11:22-24
So, Jesus answered and said to them, Have faith in God.
For assuredly I say to you whoever says to this mountain, be thou removed and cast into the sea and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
Therefore, I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them and you shall have them.
Therefore, be careful what you say because your words have power. Your tongue operates like the pen of a ready writer, it maps out the course of your life. Words produce faith, and faith produces the manifestation of your words.
In the beginning, at the time of creation, the world was dark and void and without form. The Spirit of God hovered over the face of the deep. And then God said let there be light and there was light. Notice how nothing happened until God spoke. Nothing happened until He gave a command to the elements. At that very moment creation began to unfold. The whole world was framed by the Word of God.
God made us in His likeness and in His image. He gave us dominion over the earth and every creature. He empowered us to subdue the earth, not by violence, but by our words.
Joshau 1:8 Meditate in the Word of God day and night, keep it before your eyes. In this instance meditate means not only to think on, but to reherse or speak. And then shall you make your way prosperous. Because what you meditate on will produce faith in you. And out of the abundance of the heart the mouth will speak. And you will have what you say.
Meditate on the Word of God, because it is a sure Word that can not fail. Will not fail. Impossible for it to fail. It is impossible for God to lie. You can always depend on what He has said. However, what the devil does is what he did in the garden of eden, he twist the word in an effort to cause you to question what God has said. With a question, the enemy will create doubt. The enemy will create circumstances that are contrary to the Word. His purpose is to get you to focus on what is happening in your life, your environment, your circumstances, your body. Once he distracts you, he knows he can defeat you.
The fight of faith then is to contend for the Word. Ignor your circumstances, and focus on the Word. You can maintain your focus by speaking the Word, instead of your circumstances.
Prov. 18:21 Death and life is in the power of the tongue. And those who love it will eat its fruit. The tongue is the smallest member in the body, but it is able to direct the course of your life. Words have the power to emotionally defeat (destroy or kill) an individual. The tongue is as lethal as a loaded gun, a crashed automobile, or a crashed airplane.
So the next time think before you speak. And when you speak, speak the Word of God. There is a Word in the Bible to answer any situation in your life.
So, Jesus answered and said to them, Have faith in God.
For assuredly I say to you whoever says to this mountain, be thou removed and cast into the sea and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
Therefore, I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them and you shall have them.
Therefore, be careful what you say because your words have power. Your tongue operates like the pen of a ready writer, it maps out the course of your life. Words produce faith, and faith produces the manifestation of your words.
In the beginning, at the time of creation, the world was dark and void and without form. The Spirit of God hovered over the face of the deep. And then God said let there be light and there was light. Notice how nothing happened until God spoke. Nothing happened until He gave a command to the elements. At that very moment creation began to unfold. The whole world was framed by the Word of God.
God made us in His likeness and in His image. He gave us dominion over the earth and every creature. He empowered us to subdue the earth, not by violence, but by our words.
Joshau 1:8 Meditate in the Word of God day and night, keep it before your eyes. In this instance meditate means not only to think on, but to reherse or speak. And then shall you make your way prosperous. Because what you meditate on will produce faith in you. And out of the abundance of the heart the mouth will speak. And you will have what you say.
Meditate on the Word of God, because it is a sure Word that can not fail. Will not fail. Impossible for it to fail. It is impossible for God to lie. You can always depend on what He has said. However, what the devil does is what he did in the garden of eden, he twist the word in an effort to cause you to question what God has said. With a question, the enemy will create doubt. The enemy will create circumstances that are contrary to the Word. His purpose is to get you to focus on what is happening in your life, your environment, your circumstances, your body. Once he distracts you, he knows he can defeat you.
The fight of faith then is to contend for the Word. Ignor your circumstances, and focus on the Word. You can maintain your focus by speaking the Word, instead of your circumstances.
Prov. 18:21 Death and life is in the power of the tongue. And those who love it will eat its fruit. The tongue is the smallest member in the body, but it is able to direct the course of your life. Words have the power to emotionally defeat (destroy or kill) an individual. The tongue is as lethal as a loaded gun, a crashed automobile, or a crashed airplane.
So the next time think before you speak. And when you speak, speak the Word of God. There is a Word in the Bible to answer any situation in your life.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
How To Share The Gospel!
In Mark 16th chapter, Jesus concludes His instructions to His disciples ( and thus the church) to continue to spread the gospel. To be a witness of Jesus Christ. To tell of the benefits of His death, burial, and rescurrection, so that the Kingdom would continue to grow.
Following is a simple guideline of how you as a christian can share your faith.
Hello, (give your names) we are from (church, ministry, evangelism team of ). Would you mind giving us your name? Thanks (person's name).
We are out in the community today sharing our faith in Jesus Christ. We believe that He has led us to you and your family. How great is that? How long have you lived in this community? What do you like about it? Is there anything you would change? If so what, and why?
We (say the person's name) even if you can or can not change your environment here on earth, you can certainly may choices that will ensure and decide your eternal destination. You can make a choice today that will secure you a place in heaven when you come to the end of this life. There is only one way to have this security, you don't have a lot of options to choose from. And for many of us that is great news because options can sometimes be confusing. Jesus is the only way to receive salvation and eternal life with God.
We want you to know that according to the Bible you don't have to feel ashamed or belittled because we have all sinned and come short of the Glory of God. Every man from the beginning is a sinner, and can never live righteous enough to stand before a Holy, sinless God who hates sin. Man can not save himself, no matter how hard he tries, or how good he tries to be.
But God sent Jesus, His only begotton son to die for the sin of the world. Jesus became flesh to experience the same trials and temptations that we experience, but He was without sin, blameless before God. It was the Will of God for Jesus to die on the cross. It was the will of God for Jesus to be crucified and to shed His blood for every living creature. Jesus died to make it possible for us to have eternal life. Jesus had to die and His blood had to be shed to wash away our sin. It is His blood that cleans us and makes it possible for us to stand before a Holy God blameless.
But there is a part that each person has to play. Every person has to of hear, believe in, and confess Jesus as Lord and Savior. Romans chapter 10 verses 9 and 10 teaches that you have to believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is the Son of God. That He died for our sin. That God raised Him from the dead. And thou shall be saved.
Jesus is the only way to have your sin forgiven. Now is the time the acceptable day of the Lord. Or, you spend eternity in hell. The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life. Accept Jesus as your redeemer and way back to God. He offers salvation as a free gift. Man neither deserves or can earn salvation, but it is only through believing in and confessing Jesus Christ. Ask the person if he/she wants to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If yes, lead them in the prayer of salvation. If not, leave them with a track which has a prayer for salvation. Before leaving ask if you can pray with them. Pray that God will direct them, and send labours across their path. Let them know that you will continue to pray for them, and ask if it will be okay to stop by again, or to follow-up with a phone call.
Pray to receive Jesus:
Father God, I confess that I am a sinner and can not save myself. I believe that Jesus is your son, who died for my sin, and is my only way back to right relationship with you. I repent of my sin and I ask you to forgive me, come into my heart and save and deliver me in Jesus name. Amen.
Now pray for the new convert that God will direct the way that they should go. Invite them to church, and be willing or have someone to pick them up if possible. Be sure to stress the importance of them attending church so that they can be taught of Jesus and their new life. Remember to give them some scriptures to read and the importance of a daily prayer life. (Prayer does not have to be fancy or long, but talking to God in their own way). It would be a good idea to have a page with scriptures already typed out in the event they don't have a Bible.
Remember to take down their name, number and address to do future follow-up, if only by mail or email.
The team should always report back to the church, share experiences and have a time of prayer and thanksgiving for the souls saved. You may want to start a training class to help others learn to share their faith.
Repeat the proccess!
Following is a simple guideline of how you as a christian can share your faith.
Hello, (give your names) we are from (church, ministry, evangelism team of ). Would you mind giving us your name? Thanks (person's name).
We are out in the community today sharing our faith in Jesus Christ. We believe that He has led us to you and your family. How great is that? How long have you lived in this community? What do you like about it? Is there anything you would change? If so what, and why?
We (say the person's name) even if you can or can not change your environment here on earth, you can certainly may choices that will ensure and decide your eternal destination. You can make a choice today that will secure you a place in heaven when you come to the end of this life. There is only one way to have this security, you don't have a lot of options to choose from. And for many of us that is great news because options can sometimes be confusing. Jesus is the only way to receive salvation and eternal life with God.
We want you to know that according to the Bible you don't have to feel ashamed or belittled because we have all sinned and come short of the Glory of God. Every man from the beginning is a sinner, and can never live righteous enough to stand before a Holy, sinless God who hates sin. Man can not save himself, no matter how hard he tries, or how good he tries to be.
But God sent Jesus, His only begotton son to die for the sin of the world. Jesus became flesh to experience the same trials and temptations that we experience, but He was without sin, blameless before God. It was the Will of God for Jesus to die on the cross. It was the will of God for Jesus to be crucified and to shed His blood for every living creature. Jesus died to make it possible for us to have eternal life. Jesus had to die and His blood had to be shed to wash away our sin. It is His blood that cleans us and makes it possible for us to stand before a Holy God blameless.
But there is a part that each person has to play. Every person has to of hear, believe in, and confess Jesus as Lord and Savior. Romans chapter 10 verses 9 and 10 teaches that you have to believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is the Son of God. That He died for our sin. That God raised Him from the dead. And thou shall be saved.
Jesus is the only way to have your sin forgiven. Now is the time the acceptable day of the Lord. Or, you spend eternity in hell. The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life. Accept Jesus as your redeemer and way back to God. He offers salvation as a free gift. Man neither deserves or can earn salvation, but it is only through believing in and confessing Jesus Christ. Ask the person if he/she wants to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If yes, lead them in the prayer of salvation. If not, leave them with a track which has a prayer for salvation. Before leaving ask if you can pray with them. Pray that God will direct them, and send labours across their path. Let them know that you will continue to pray for them, and ask if it will be okay to stop by again, or to follow-up with a phone call.
Pray to receive Jesus:
Father God, I confess that I am a sinner and can not save myself. I believe that Jesus is your son, who died for my sin, and is my only way back to right relationship with you. I repent of my sin and I ask you to forgive me, come into my heart and save and deliver me in Jesus name. Amen.
Now pray for the new convert that God will direct the way that they should go. Invite them to church, and be willing or have someone to pick them up if possible. Be sure to stress the importance of them attending church so that they can be taught of Jesus and their new life. Remember to give them some scriptures to read and the importance of a daily prayer life. (Prayer does not have to be fancy or long, but talking to God in their own way). It would be a good idea to have a page with scriptures already typed out in the event they don't have a Bible.
Remember to take down their name, number and address to do future follow-up, if only by mail or email.
The team should always report back to the church, share experiences and have a time of prayer and thanksgiving for the souls saved. You may want to start a training class to help others learn to share their faith.
Repeat the proccess!
The Kingdom Is At Hand!
The Bible is true and the Word of our God shall reign forever!
Jesus taught in Matthew 24, that the day would come and now is when we would hear of wars and rumors of wars, nation rising against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, there would be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places, and because of lawlessness the LOVE of many would wax cold. These things would be the beginning of sorrows. In other words we shall see even more destruction in the earth, and these things must be.
He warns the body of Christ to not be deceived by false prophets (those proclaiming to be the Christ). Don't follow after signs, nor wonder after sightings, but be established in the Word of God. Be lead by the Spirit and the voice of God. Don't be alarmed even when you see fathers against sons and mothers against daughters, be not alarmed, for all these things must be.
Why? Because as these occurances take place, the hearts of world will become filled with fear. They will begin to seek a higher power, the God of their fathers. Their hearts will be open to the Gospel. God will use these difficult times to draw men unto Himself. (Remember how churches were filled and running over after 911. Well that was just a preview of what is to come.
However, the outcome will not come magically! The beginning of sorrow is an indication that the Kingdom is at hand. This means that salvation is still available to every person. Salvation is free, deliverance from drugs, alcohol, perversion, every evil work is right now available at no cost. Jesus has already paid the price. The church has a role to play, and a very vital role. The 14th verse of Matthew 24, reads that the end will not come until the gospel has been preached in every nation as a witness to that nation.
It is the church that was given the great commission in Mark chapter 16, to go into all the world and preach the gospel. It's talking about you and I, and the entire body of Christ. We all have areas of influence where we can be a witness of Jesus Christ, at home, work, community, etc.
Matthew 24 is a sign, that we have entered the "Harvest Season". It's time to witness to harvest souls for the Kindgom is at Hand!
http://www.swordofthespiritchurchint.com/
Jesus taught in Matthew 24, that the day would come and now is when we would hear of wars and rumors of wars, nation rising against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, there would be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places, and because of lawlessness the LOVE of many would wax cold. These things would be the beginning of sorrows. In other words we shall see even more destruction in the earth, and these things must be.
He warns the body of Christ to not be deceived by false prophets (those proclaiming to be the Christ). Don't follow after signs, nor wonder after sightings, but be established in the Word of God. Be lead by the Spirit and the voice of God. Don't be alarmed even when you see fathers against sons and mothers against daughters, be not alarmed, for all these things must be.
Why? Because as these occurances take place, the hearts of world will become filled with fear. They will begin to seek a higher power, the God of their fathers. Their hearts will be open to the Gospel. God will use these difficult times to draw men unto Himself. (Remember how churches were filled and running over after 911. Well that was just a preview of what is to come.
However, the outcome will not come magically! The beginning of sorrow is an indication that the Kingdom is at hand. This means that salvation is still available to every person. Salvation is free, deliverance from drugs, alcohol, perversion, every evil work is right now available at no cost. Jesus has already paid the price. The church has a role to play, and a very vital role. The 14th verse of Matthew 24, reads that the end will not come until the gospel has been preached in every nation as a witness to that nation.
It is the church that was given the great commission in Mark chapter 16, to go into all the world and preach the gospel. It's talking about you and I, and the entire body of Christ. We all have areas of influence where we can be a witness of Jesus Christ, at home, work, community, etc.
Matthew 24 is a sign, that we have entered the "Harvest Season". It's time to witness to harvest souls for the Kindgom is at Hand!
http://www.swordofthespiritchurchint.com/
Friday, February 26, 2010
Imitation Of Life: Romans 5:8
God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
To imitate means to copy, to duplicate the original. To be like or to act like the original. It is said that imitation is the purest form of flattery.
The question becomes, who should we imitate? Who so people see when they look at you? Who is it that you want to be like? Perhaps a better question might be, who has lived a perfect life before you that warrants you imitating?
I submit that there is only one life worthy to be imitated without question: Jesus Christ! Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth;
who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return: when He suffered, He did not threathen, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;
who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness-by whose stripes you were healed.
For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
The greatest form of flattery we can pay to Jesus is to act like Him. To demonstrate Him to the world. We can make the world a better place if we would only imitate and demonstrate the love of Jesus in the world.
Put on Christ. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. The church needs to put on Christ and disrobe the world. Disrobe jealousy, anger, strife, borken relationships and families and all the ways of the world. Put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand in the evil day against the wiles of the devil. Many in the church need to pull off their worldly earth suit and put on their Christ suit, which is LOVE! Love should be the governor and regulator of the soul!
The love of Jesus is not an emotional love, but love by choice. A love that is unselfish, a love that is kind, a love that makes sacrifices for others, a love that gives, a love that does not envy, a love that is patient, a love that rejoices in the truth, rather than iniquity.
LOVE NEVER FAILS! One who lives by these standards is a life to imitate.
IMITATE THAT!
To imitate means to copy, to duplicate the original. To be like or to act like the original. It is said that imitation is the purest form of flattery.
The question becomes, who should we imitate? Who so people see when they look at you? Who is it that you want to be like? Perhaps a better question might be, who has lived a perfect life before you that warrants you imitating?
I submit that there is only one life worthy to be imitated without question: Jesus Christ! Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth;
who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return: when He suffered, He did not threathen, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;
who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness-by whose stripes you were healed.
For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
The greatest form of flattery we can pay to Jesus is to act like Him. To demonstrate Him to the world. We can make the world a better place if we would only imitate and demonstrate the love of Jesus in the world.
Put on Christ. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. The church needs to put on Christ and disrobe the world. Disrobe jealousy, anger, strife, borken relationships and families and all the ways of the world. Put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand in the evil day against the wiles of the devil. Many in the church need to pull off their worldly earth suit and put on their Christ suit, which is LOVE! Love should be the governor and regulator of the soul!
The love of Jesus is not an emotional love, but love by choice. A love that is unselfish, a love that is kind, a love that makes sacrifices for others, a love that gives, a love that does not envy, a love that is patient, a love that rejoices in the truth, rather than iniquity.
LOVE NEVER FAILS! One who lives by these standards is a life to imitate.
IMITATE THAT!
Christian Emergency Numbers!
Psalm 91:1
Psalm 23
Proverbs 3:5-6
1 Corinthian 13
Mark 11:22-26
John 15
John 14
Psalm 23
Proverbs 3:5-6
1 Corinthian 13
Mark 11:22-26
John 15
John 14
Write The Vision!
It's never too late to write your vision. Once you realize that life without a vision is like a man who can not see where he is going and he ends up nowhere, you will gladly pen your vision! I simply want to inspire you to do it God's way.
Habakkuk 2:1-3 (In your spare time read the entire book)
I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will answer when I am corrected.
Then the Lord answered me and said: Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.
For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
As you read the book of Habakkuk, you find a disgrundled prophet, who soon learns that complaining gets him nowehere. He simply surrenders, as he listens to hear instruction from God. And it is at this juncture that he is instructed to write the vision, and to wait for the manifestation. I submit that like Habakkuk, we must each write the vision God has placed in our hearts, knowing that it is for an appointed time and that it will come to pass. Following is my yearly prescription for writing your vision. Watch and see the fulfillment. Any area not fulfilled should simply be written on the vision for the following year. And feel free to add to your vision any time during the year.
WRITE
I. Spiritually what you desire this year:
Things You Will Do: these are only examples
A. Fast more D. Get involved in mission work
B. Pray more E. Sow into other ministries
C. Witness more F. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
Things you want to see God do:
A. Save your unsaved love ones D. Give you wisdom in finances
B. Save our nation E. End the war
C. Heal your body F. Give you a plan to pay off bills
II. Naturally what you desire:
A. New home D. $5,000 increase in income
B. Loose weight E. New car
C. Learn new job skill F. Save more of my income
III. What you desire for others:
A. Salvation
B. Jobs
C. Restored marries
Write those things that are important to you. One thing is for sure you will see the vision come to pass, tho all of the vision may not happen in the year you write it, over time you will see it unfold just as the Lord told Habakkuk.
Habakkuk 2:1-3 (In your spare time read the entire book)
I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will answer when I am corrected.
Then the Lord answered me and said: Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.
For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
As you read the book of Habakkuk, you find a disgrundled prophet, who soon learns that complaining gets him nowehere. He simply surrenders, as he listens to hear instruction from God. And it is at this juncture that he is instructed to write the vision, and to wait for the manifestation. I submit that like Habakkuk, we must each write the vision God has placed in our hearts, knowing that it is for an appointed time and that it will come to pass. Following is my yearly prescription for writing your vision. Watch and see the fulfillment. Any area not fulfilled should simply be written on the vision for the following year. And feel free to add to your vision any time during the year.
WRITE
I. Spiritually what you desire this year:
Things You Will Do: these are only examples
A. Fast more D. Get involved in mission work
B. Pray more E. Sow into other ministries
C. Witness more F. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
Things you want to see God do:
A. Save your unsaved love ones D. Give you wisdom in finances
B. Save our nation E. End the war
C. Heal your body F. Give you a plan to pay off bills
II. Naturally what you desire:
A. New home D. $5,000 increase in income
B. Loose weight E. New car
C. Learn new job skill F. Save more of my income
III. What you desire for others:
A. Salvation
B. Jobs
C. Restored marries
Write those things that are important to you. One thing is for sure you will see the vision come to pass, tho all of the vision may not happen in the year you write it, over time you will see it unfold just as the Lord told Habakkuk.
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