Are You Auditioning for a job to preach where God has all ready appointed and sent you?...

[Dr. Linda Holliday]

Should you have to send an audition tape or CD to go into anothers church to preach the gospel when you are chosen and called of God?

Do you believe as I do, that those that are spiritually filled with the Holy Spirit should know and have a decerning Spirit to know those that are like spirits laboring in the vinyards of God together? ...and dost the doors are open to advance the Kingdom of God as they join in partnership.

[Ruth Pugh]

I have thought many times what do I do in this season when I am not preaching, but know that God has anointed and appointed me to preach the gospel. I have to come the conclusion that I wait. The Lord has been preparing me and instructing me to do some natural things. But I told him, if He really called me to work this thing, I will wait until He opens the doors and I will walk through them as He opens. I have had friends to say " I gave you name to a church for preaching", and they have not called me yet. It must mean that it is not my time to walk through those doors. So I wait before God. .I continue to love on Him and learn from Him.

[Prophetess Cheryl E Preston]

Jesus said to know no man by the flesh but unfortunateloy this is how mos Christians operate. Sheep, the members only know what their tradition teaches them. In the early 1990's my youngets son accompanied my mother in law and othe rrelatives to a Masonic convention. They were impressed with the young pastor who spoke and he was invited to theri church and eventually chosen as pastor. This was a baptist church. Behind the seens the pastor had been filled with theh Holy Spirit and was seeking friendships in the Full Go0sple movement. He went to Full Gosple confernces and was made an officier while under contract to a Baptist Church. The Bapstis members felt this man was trying to change their church, and his attempts to teah them about flowing with the word of God instead of tradition only made mattesr wose. There was a church split and he started his own church. 2/3 rds of the members left and to this day the former church has onyl a handful of people mosly age 70 and up. Thye Full Hosple church began to operate in such tight rules that while 1200 members wer on the role people left and now thert e are maybe 200 active. Whenever people are involved you can never determine the outcome.

[Prophetess Bernadette Randell]

I would like to add to Servant of God, There are so many in the body that do not have discernment nor the Holy Ghost as well. That's why so many are being deceived and being taken advantaged of. When we have discernment, we will not let those that are not filled to come in and tear the church up. A person with discernment will know thru the Spirit who to allow to come in an preach to the people of GOD. We have to many "pastors" that allow their friends and family members minister to the people of God and they know that brother or sister do not have it but because some believe in "you wash my back and I wash yours" which has nothing to do the the Spirit of God. If we are truly lead by God, we will know that God knows whats best for the people of GOD (which is HIS PEOPLE). It says in the word that the Holy Ghost will lead and guide us in all truth! Be blessed!

[Rev. Antonio Pea]

I don't feel that you need to send a cd or dvd of your recent message, but I do think that there needs to be some form of communicating to that pastor what you believe, and how you interpret the scriptures. That pastor is ultimately responsible for the spiritual well-being of that congregation. But No, there should be no audition!

[Prophetess Maxine Price]

I do believe as you do, the bible says that we should know those who labor among us. We have been given a gift of discernment and try the spirits by the spirit. Although, many have trusted not by the spirit of God and allowed others to come into their house and have been hurt behind it.
Therefore they are now walking in a spirit of offense and they have not forgiven or been healed so now they just do not trust and take no thought to the fact that the spirit of God will give them utterance and answers to every prayer. The word of God says to pray about all things letting our supplications be known unto God, so when we should be led by the Holy spirit when we invite others to speak and even before going to speak the word of God we should pray about it and be led by God.
So yes, you are right, I agree with you.

[Rev. Darol Ramsey]

Good question..........I have been taught and also believe that you don't ask anyone to preach at their church ...........you wait to be invited to do so.By networking and getting out every once and a while from your normal place of worship and meet other ministers. Thats kinda like just walking up onto someone's pulpit without an invitation.........TABOO !

[Rev. Darol Ramsey]

Wow ive read many of the comments and i have alot going in my head. I am getting alot of differerent angles to come at you all. I think the operative word here is humilty..some of us have seem to lost that and have gotten bigger than life and forgot our feeble beginnings in ministry when somebody invested in us, and gave us opportunities to develope our crafts. we are suppose to be the incouragers and not discouragers. Some churches have the nerve to call it a trial sermon when a new minister gives their first sermon.........its not a trial.....its initial sermon......who judging or can discern if someone is called or not. Now i do understand you don't stand anybody in your pulpits...........but i am hearing alot of EGO.......and not alot of HUMILITY...........somebody said PRAYER..............remember God don't need you to speak for Him............He spoke through a JackAss.............................

[Rod Harris]

If your having trouble finding the "technical" means of putting together that great audition tape then contact me. I have years of experience and have been a Professional Video/Audio Engineer for years. I may be able to give you advise to get you in the right direction or personally help, depending upon your need. Keep in mind, you can use that same "promotional tape" and post it on UTube, your local cable channel or other avenues. You can do God's calling, but perhaps not in the "Big" church that you envisioned. But if you touch one soul, would it not have been worth it. This is our ministry . . . to get God's word out. The size of the congregation is only relavent to the carnal. (watch I get eaten alive on that last point)
God Bless.

[Tom Zart]

SOLDIER FOR THE LORD


I'm a soldier for the Lord
Who’s been up and who's been down
Though while on the battlefield
I have never turned around.

I face more than flesh and blood
With the devil's evil hoard.
But they shall not steal my soul
For I swing my Lord's swift sword.

I wear all of God's armor
With helmet, breastplate and shield.
As Satan’s arrows fly by
From his archers of the field.

The devil casts his dark net
Over any he may charm.
He’ll lead them from salvation
With his hands upon their arm.

I battle evil daily
And I pray that you’ll join me.
We're not alone in this world
For we're loved and watched by Thee.



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[John E. Crews, III, MD]

Well, Linda, that's a very interesting question. Taken out of context, it would seem that a letter would suffice followed by the senior pastor of that particular church. Since many churches run "as a business," having a message given that didn't fit the mission of the church could hurt the flock. There is etiquette to everything.

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[Tom Zart]

GOODNESS BRAVERY AND GRATITUDE


What would you say if God asked you
Like Joshua to lead many others?
Like Daniel, Paul, David and Moses
And so many sisters and brothers.

Might you wonder who am I
To follow in the footsteps of Moses?
Bravery thrives on precious assurance
As the waters of God beckon the roses.

While earthly trials test our faith and resolve
Remember they’re never everlasting.
Caught in the crossfire for the soul of man
As the weapons of war do their casting.

Grab your Bible and research some stories
To share with loved ones or friend.
Help lead them to the mansion of God
Where the spirits of the righteous ascend.

Stand proud and preach for the Grace of God
If you wish to relay your gratitude.
Set an example for those who follow
By your goodness, bravery and attitude.



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[Bryan E.J. Robinson]

I feel that as the head of a Church or a particular ministry...the holy spirit should guide you in choosing the right person. However to often in the "flesh" we try to choose crowd bringers and pleasers and miss the will of God.