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Comment by Pastor DC on October 30, 2009 at 8:16am
Comment by Tom Zart on October 25, 2009 at 11:47pm
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.


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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Comment by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on October 24, 2009 at 7:13am
Acts 6:5 "And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they
chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip,
and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a
proselyte of Antioch:"

Of these seven, of course, Stephen was the most known to us. These
men were above reproach. They were men of high character. These men
would be fair in all their dealings. Some believe that many of these
were Hellenist (Greek Jews), but I believe they were a cross section
of men of God, so that each one would be representing their own group.
Proselyte means a new comer. In Hebrew, it meant stranger. Philip
and Stephen are really the only two out of the list that the Bible
tells us anything else about. These are like many deeply sincere
people in the church today who really work in the background and do
not feel the need to be recognized by others.

Acts 6:6 "Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had
prayed, they laid [their] hands on them."

This is just a ceremony to anoint these men to the job they are
to do. They were installed formerly when the apostles laid hands on
them.

Acts 6:7 "And the word of God increased; and the number of the
disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the
priests were obedient to the faith."

We see, here, that, these apostles having their priorities
straight caused the Word of God to increase greatly. A church is only
as powerful as the prayers that go up for it. These apostles spent
much time in prayer and their ministry was powerful because of it.
Disciples, here, is the same as followers of Christ. This strong
message of God's Word even convinced many of the priests and they
believed, also.
Lets’ Examine the lineup God ordained for the Church! Most teaching on the Ministry Gifts Exclude the Deacons and I believe that is to the detriment of the church that is why I opened discussing Deacons. These are the duties of a Deacon:
1. To care for the Widows and the Fatherless. The benevolence ministry in the local church SHOULD be managed by the DEACON…not the PASTOR!
2. Deacons should be the leaders of church outreach (See Phillip)
3. Deacons should be your leaders in Church Education. (See Stephen)
4. Deacons should be the overseers of church finances and resources (Not the Pastor) this goes against the mindset of most Churches! Especially in Pentecostal and Holiness churches. Many Baptist churches EMPOWER the Deacons and those churches that have Godly Deacons FLOURISH! Why because that is the way God established it! This is why it is important to have men FULL of the Holy Ghost, FULL of wisdom, and FULL of the Word holding the OFFICE of Deacon. Unfortunately we have made the office of Deacon a “flunky” position with NO AUTHORITY!

5. Deacons should be father figures for the fatherless boys in the congregation. When I accepted Christ at the age of 14 in Richmond, Virginia, the church I attended had a strong Deacon board that played basketball with the teen boys, taught a youth Bible Study, Ran the Boys Scout program, and created a Junior Deacon Board. All of these things helped me make a decision for Christ because there were strong men showing me the way!
6. Deacons should take Communion to the hospitals and Nursing Homes.
7. Deacons should be at the forefront of outreach in the community. (Remember Phillip and Stephen)
8. A Deacon should be an example of male spirituality and strength in the church and the community. I remember all of the Deacons in my church were known throughout the community. Even unsaved people knew the Deacons because of the works they did in the community. (Youth Activities, Feeding Seniors, delivering groceries)
9. As the office of Deacon was slowly eroded in the church a rise in ethical problems arose. Deacons are the key to good stewardship in local churches, if they are chosen with Biblical guidelines. (Full of The Spirit – Full of the Word – Full of Faith)
Comment by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on October 23, 2009 at 9:04am
The demonic walls of separation in the Protestant church MUST come down. How can we preach to the Catholic about the mote in his eye, while we the Protestants have a beam in our own? The saints of God must gather at the foot of the cross of Jesus. The Word of God must be all of our training manuals. Salvation by grace through faith is what caused Martin Luther to start the first reformation; we have departed from this in a great way. The doctrine of salvation through grace and faith has to be the preeminent prime directive for the church. Paul said it best in Romans 1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation, to the Jew first and to the Gentile.” We must rally around the Gospel of Christ as our anthem and battle cry. Paul also said, “Woe unto me if I preach not the Gospel.” What is the Gospel? It isn’t politics, it isn’t prosperity, and it isn’t divine healing or speaking in tongues. These things have their place but they cannot replace the simplicity of the Gospel. Jesus came to save the world! Salvation is a free gift that is for all that desire it. This is what Martin Luther nearly died to protect. Paul did die to protect this doctrine! All of the disciples died for this message of hope in Christ. Let us not stain their memory by dividing over things that don’t impact salvation.

Salvation of the soul is the main issue, what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul. Eternity is a long time, Insuring people spend it with the Lord is more important than insuring they have wealth! What do you think can help usher in the Second Reformation?
Comment by Bro. Steve Harris on October 20, 2009 at 4:03pm


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Comment by Aaron D McCall, D. Min. on October 18, 2009 at 12:22am
Beloved of God calling all prayer warriors and intercessors, pastors, bishops, apostles, evangelists, ministers, missionaries and ministry workers you are invited to answer the call to RENEWED PRAYER. For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh. (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. Mark your calendars and make your plans to join me in the 1st annual 2nd Chronicle 7:14 Prayer Boot Camp December 31-January 2, 2010 Hayneville, AL. Speakers. registration and hotel info forth coming. Please reply to habakkuk3@htcnet.net information will only be sent to interested persons.
Comment by Rod Harris on October 15, 2009 at 10:16am
I am a son of the COGIC. I have always been active in the background but it is time to take my place in the foreground. Saved is not just an avocation, but a profession of faith and belief. Sanctification is not just an adverb to describe one's condition, but rather The Verb that accurately characterizes our daily walk with the lord. Filled with the Holy Ghost just doesn't do justice unless that cup overflows to touch the lives of those surrounding us. I am Saved, sanctified and filled with God's precious Holy Ghost. This we used to say in testimony service. Testimony service has all but been done away with in many churches across America. I am taking my testimony to the streets, to the passages, the highways and in my everyday walk. God has saved me, cleaned me up, and empowered me and now I gotta tell the world of his goodness.
Comment by Arron Lee on October 14, 2009 at 8:52am
Effective Praying

1 JOHN 5:

vs.14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything accordingly to his will, he heareth us:
Principle 1: Confidence

Principle 2: Asking According to his will

Principle 3: He hear us

Applied Truth: God hears and listens to us when we pray or ask of his known will or perfect will,
vs. permisable or good will, in confidence because we know its his will that we are
asking according to faith of what we are believeing for.

What is Gods will for your life currently and what dominates your prayer time.

Blessings

Arron
Comment by Bishop Miracle S. Ogar on October 14, 2009 at 6:15am
May the peace of the LOrd continue to abide with you forever and forever amen.
Comment by Bishop James 'I Feel God' Brown on October 10, 2009 at 6:51pm


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