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” SO, BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LIVE. DON’T LIVE LIKE FOOLS, BUT LIKE THOSE WHO ARE WISE. MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY IN THESE EVIL DAYS.” EPHESIANS 5:15-16 This morning I am going to speak from personal experience. How easy I find it to live like a fool. To live with the thoughts andContinue reading “DON’T LIVE LIKE A FOOL”

” BUT I FOCUS ON THIS ONE THING: FORGETTING THE PAST AND LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT LIES AHEAD, I PRESS ON TO REACH THE END OF THE RACE AND RECEIVE THE HEAVENLY PRIZE FOR WHICH GOD, THROUGH CHRIST JESUS, IS CALLING US.” PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 “HE WILL TAKE OUR WEAK MORTAL BODIES AND CHANGE THEM INTOContinue reading “FOCUS ON ME!”

“COME TO ME, ALL OF YOU WHO ARE WEARY AND CARRY HEAVY BURDENS, AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST.” MATTHEW 11:28 Each of us, as we live in this world, take on heavy burdens that weigh us down. We seem to carry them around with us by loading up on constant worry and/or fear. SometimesContinue reading “RESTING IN HIS ARMS”

” HE WILL WIPE EVERY TEAR FROM THEIR EYES, AND THERE WILL BE NO MORE DEATH OR SORROW OR CRYING OR PAIN. ALL THESE THINGS ARE GONE FOREVER.” REVELATION 21:4 Today’s message becomes extremely personal for me. As many of you know my son Michael Scott has fought the battle with brain cancer for theContinue reading “THE FINISH LINE”

” THROUGH YOU WE PUSH BACK OUR ENEMIES; THROUGH YOUR NAME WE TRAMPLE OUR FOES.” PSALM 44:5 ” BUT YOU GIVE US VICTORY OVER OUR ENEMIES, YOU PUT OUR ADVERSARIES TO SHAME. PSALM 44:7 Focusing on the right things in life give us great energy and a safe place for our minds. With our focusContinue reading “VICTORY IN ALL THINGS!”

” I WILL FEAR NO EVIL, FOR YOU ARE WITH ME; YOUR ROD AND YOUR STAFF, THEY COMFORT ME.” PSALM 23:4 Sometimes getting up each day is hard. We don’t know what the day will bring whether it will be good or bad. We can rest assured that our Lord is with us every stepContinue reading “YOU ARE WITH ME!”

“TO BE MADE NEW IN THE ATTITUDE OF YOUR MINDS; AND TO PUT ON THE NEW SELF, CREATED TO BE LIKE GOD IN TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HOLINESS.” EPHESIANS 4:23-24 It is not easy to follow in the footsteps of Christ. But when we accept him as our Lord and Savior we are to change. WeContinue reading “CHANGE”

” IN HIM AND THROUGH FAITH IN HIM WE MAY APPROACH GOD WITH FREEDOM AND CONFIDENCE.” EPHESIANS 3:12 There is no problem or situation that is too big or too small for our God to handle. It is sometimes very easy to fall into the trap of believing that because our problem may be small,Continue reading “PUSHING THROUGH, NO MATTER THE SIZE OF THE SITUATION!”

” BUT SMALL IS THE GATE AND NARROW THE ROAD THAT LEADS TO LIFE, AND ONLY A FEW FIND IT.” MATTHEW 7:14 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD‘ WILL ENTHER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, BUT ONLY HE WHO DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN.” MATTHEW 7:21 The time isContinue reading “THE TIME IS NOW!”

” HE TOOK UP OUR INFIRMITIES AND CARRIED OUR DISEASES.” MATTHEW 8:17 Our Lord Jesus died upon that cross for you and me. The result of that was his great protection each of us. He took on the responsibility of picking up our infirmities (our chronic spiritual sicknesses which are related to the power ofContinue reading “THE LOVE AND STRENGTH OF JESUS!”

” YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT WHAT GOOD IS SALT IF IT HAS LOST ITS FLAVOR? CAN YOU MAKE IT SALTY AGAIN? MATTHEW 5:13 ” IN THE SAME WAY LET YOUR GOOD DEEDS SHINE OUT FOR ALL TO SEE, SO THAT EVERYONE WILL PRAISE YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER.” MATTHEW 5:16 We are theContinue reading “LET YOUR GOOD DEEDS SHINE!”

” LET US NOT BECOME WEARY IN DOING GOOD, FOR AT THE PROPER TIME WE WILL REAP A HARVEST IF WE DO NOT GIVE UP.” GALATIANS 6:9 There are those in the world who look at the Bible as a book full of fairy tales. To them there is no meaning or substance. It isContinue reading “NEVER BECOME WEARY OF DOING GOOD!”

” AND WHATEVER THEIR SICKNESS OR DISEASE, OR IF THEY WERE DEMON POSSESSED OR EPILEPTIC OR PARALYZED- HE HELPED THEM ALL.” MATTHEW 4:24 ” IT IS THROUGH FAITH THAT A RIGHTEOUS PERSON HAS LIFE.” GALATIANS 3:11 Our Lord has never changed. He is the same today as he was yesterday and the same today asContinue reading “TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER”

“LET YOUR UNFAILING LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS ALWAYS PROTECT ME.” PSALM 40:41 ” AND HE HEALED EVERY KIND OF DISEASE AND ILLNESS.” MATTHEW 4:23 The unfailing love of our Lord and Savior is beyond our comprehension. It seems to be too much for our humanness to accept and to realize the existence and the encompassment ofContinue reading “UNFAILING LOVE!”

” BE JOYFUL. GROW TO MATURITY. ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER. LIVE IN HARMONY AND PEACE. THEN THE GOD OF LOVE AND PEACE WILL BE WITH YOU. “2 CORINTHIANS 13:11 As we go about each day, we each have a focus. We have a goal to reach. For some it is to just get through the day.Continue reading “ENCOURAGEMENT, PEACE AND JOY!”

” SO, WE RECEIVE GOD’S PROMISE OF FREEDOM ONLY BY BELIEVING IN JESUS CHRIST.” GALATIANS 3:22 ” HIS FAITHFUL PROMISES ARE YOUR ARMOR AND PROTECTION.” PSALM 91:4 Our God in heaven has set forth promises within his mighty Word for our use and protection. With these promises we have the ability to overcome the worstContinue reading “BELIEVING TO RECEIVE!”

” THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE, BUT PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR.” 1 JOHN 4:18 Fear and faith cannot live together. You are either fearful and live a life that reflects fear to others, or you have faith in Jesus and walk with confidence, peace of mind and joy. Faith in our Lord andContinue reading “THE CASTING OUT OF FEAR!”

” MY OLD SELF HAS BEEN CRUCUFIED WITH CHRIST. IT IS NO LONGER I WHO LIVE BUT CHRIST LIVES IN ME. ” GALATIONS 2:20 Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, went to hell and back for you and me. He was persecuted, beaten severely, spit upon, nailed to the cross, humiliated and died so thatContinue reading “CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST JESUS!”

” YET WE KNOW THAT A PERSON IS MADE RIGHT WITH GOD BY FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST, AND NOT BY OBEYING THE LAW.” GALATIONS 2:16 Doing good things for others is a great trait to have. There are a lot of people in need. However, what are their motives for giving? All the world recognizesContinue reading “GOOD WORKS ALONE DO NOTHING FOR US!”

” PROVE BY THE WAY YOU LIVE THAT YOU HAVE REPENTED OF YOUR SINS AND TURNED TO GOD.” MATTHEW 3:8 It is one thing to say we believe in our God in heaven, but it is completely another thing to live a life of proof. We are to show the fruits of our beliefs byContinue reading “PROOF AND NOT JUST WORDS!”

” JESUS GAVE HIS LIFE FOR OUR SINS, JUST AS GOD OUR FATHER PLANNED, IN ORDER TO RESCUE US FROM THIS WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE.” GALATIONS 1:4 The turmoil and the confusion of this world is too much for human beings to handle on their own. Everybody is looking for something to help themContinue reading “RESCUE FROM THIS WORLD!”

“EXAMINE YOURSELVES TO SEE IF YOUR FAITH IS GENUINE. TEST YOURSELVES. SURELY YOU KNOW THAT JESUS CHRIST IS AMONG YOU; IF NOT, YOU HAVE FAILED THE TEST OF GENUINE FAITH.” 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 As we go about our busy lives it becomes easy for us to sometimes sway back into the ways and thoughts ofContinue reading “EXAMINE YOURSELF!”

” SO THAT YOU MAY CONTINUE TO BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE MESSIAH, THE SON OF GOD, AND THAT BY BELIEVING IN HIM YOU WILL HAVE LIFE BY THE POWER OF HIS NAME.” JOHN 20:31 I want to live in the Power and Life District while I am here in this world. I want toContinue reading “THE POWER AND LIFE DISTRICT”

” MY GRACE IS ALL YOU NEED. MY POWER WORKS BEST IN WEAKNESS.” 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 ” FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG.” 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Life is hard for each of us. We all go through things that affect us in traumatic ways. It is in these times that we eitherContinue reading “I AM STRONG!”

“ THEN HE SAID TO THOMAS, ‘ PUT YOUR FINGER HERE, LOOK AT MY HANDS. PUT YOUR HAND INTO THE WOUND IN MY SIDE. DON’T BE FAITHLESS ANY LONGER. BELIEVE! JOHN 20: 27 When the disciples saw Jesus after his resurrection Thomas was not with them. When he was told about the appearing of Jesus,Continue reading “DOUBTING THOMAS”

” THIS MEANS THAT GOD’S HOLY PEOPLE MUST ENDURE PERSECUTION PATIENTLY AND REMAIN FAITHFUL.” REVELATION 13:10 ” AND WITH ALL OF THE MIRACLES HE WAS ALLOWED TO PERFORM ON BEHALF OF THE FIRST BEAST, HE DECEIVED ALL PEOPLE WHO BELONG TO THIS WORLD.” REVELATION 13:14 We are to seek the truth and not false claims.Continue reading “SEEK THE TRUTH AND NOT FALSE CLAIMS!”

” WE ARE HUMAN BUT WE DO NOT WAGE WAR AS HUMANS DO. WE USE GOD’S MIGHTY WEAPONS, NOT WORLDLY WEAPONS TO KNOCK DOWN THE STRONGHOLDS OF HUMAN REASONING AND TO DESTROY FALSE ARGUMENTS.” 2 CORINTHIANS 10:3-4 There is a great spiritual war going on around us. We are caught up in this war betweenContinue reading “GOD’S MIGHTY WEAPONS!”

” THE LORD DIRECTS THE STEPS OF THE GODLY. HE DELIGHTS IN EVERY DETAIL OF THEIR LIVES. THOUGH THEY STUMBLE, THEY WILL NEVER FALL, FOR THE LORD HOLDS THEM BY THE HAND.” PSALM 37: 23-24 Our Lord God in heaven watches over each and every one of us. He knows our thoughts, desires, needs andContinue reading “WE ARE TAKEN BY THE HAND!”

” ASK USING MY NAME, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE, AND YOU WILL HAVE ABUNDANT JOY.” JOHN 16:24 ” FAITH IS THE ASSURANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR, THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN.” HEBREWS 11:1 Our Lord has given us ample opportunities to live our lives here on earth with joy in our hearts and withContinue reading “THE KEYS-THE NAME OF JESUS AND FAITH”

” WHEN THEY CALL ON ME I WILL ANSWER; I WILL BE WITH THEM IN TROUBLE. I RESCUE AND HONOR THEM. I WILL REWARD THEM WITH A LONG LIFE AND GIVE THEM MY SALVATION.” PSALM 91:15 Every issue we have or problem we must overcome is important to our God in heaven. He is alwaysContinue reading “THE GREATER THE PROBLEM THE GREATER THE GLORY!”