HOUSTON,TX Discussions - Black Preaching Network2024-03-28T12:21:26Zhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/group/houstontx/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noBible Studytag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2020-06-05:916966:Topic:60084062020-06-05T11:24:39.517ZR. Burrellhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/RBurrell
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<div dir="ltr"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, EmojiFont, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, NotoColorEmoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Android Emoji, EmojiSymbols, EmojiFont, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, NotoColorEmoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Android Emoji, EmojiSymbols, EmojiFont, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, NotoColorEmoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Android Emoji, EmojiSymbols, EmojiFont, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, NotoColorEmoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Android Emoji, EmojiSymbols">In Joel 2:28-32, the Hebrew prophet spoke of the day of Pentecost as the beginning of Christianity. And on the day of Pentecost, Peter and others received the Holy Spirit (cf. Acts 2:1-4). Then Peter relayed the same message of the Hebrew prophet to the crowd in Acts 2:17-21. In other words, there were no Christians in the Old Testament times. The people were godly, perhaps, but not Christians. There could be no Christians before Christ died on the cross, so the Israelites in Malachi 3:8-10 were not Christians. Hence, God did not command Christians to tithe.</font></div> HONOURARY DOCTOR OF DIVINITY FOR PASTORStag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2013-10-16:916966:Topic:57652382013-10-16T21:29:29.435ZRev(Dr) Sola Adetunjihttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/RevSolaAdetunji
<p>Do you desire more open doors in Ministry?Are you more than 35yrs of age? Have you spent up to 7yrs in ministry? Then you can APPLY for your life experience based Doctor of Divinity. Just visit <a href="http://www.honourarydoctorate.com">www.honourarydoctorate.com</a><br/><br/></p>
<p>Do you desire more open doors in Ministry?Are you more than 35yrs of age? Have you spent up to 7yrs in ministry? Then you can APPLY for your life experience based Doctor of Divinity. Just visit <a href="http://www.honourarydoctorate.com">www.honourarydoctorate.com</a><br/><br/></p> Incredible Resource Where Creative Products And Services Are Broadcast On Radio, Prime Time TV, Satellite TV , and Cable TV!tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2013-05-10:916966:Topic:56881252013-05-10T22:21:39.518ZDevine Jamz Gospel Networkhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/devinejamz
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</ul> Do you need a Guest Speaker/Revivalist"?tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2013-04-27:916966:Topic:56245752013-04-27T04:43:53.595ZBishop Richard Grooverhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/RichardGroover
<p>First let me assure you. This is not about money but assignment. Lack of money should not be a reason not to book me for your next event as this is not about money for me. I am <a>available</a> to minister at your next conference, anniversary, pastors appreciation, revival, or any special service. No church is too small! My life evolves around ministry. I truly have a heart for God's people and ministering to them as well. So Call me today at 757-714-0397 or email me at…</p>
<p>First let me assure you. This is not about money but assignment. Lack of money should not be a reason not to book me for your next event as this is not about money for me. I am <a>available</a> to minister at your next conference, anniversary, pastors appreciation, revival, or any special service. No church is too small! My life evolves around ministry. I truly have a heart for God's people and ministering to them as well. So Call me today at 757-714-0397 or email me at <a href="mailto:bishopgroover@kingdom-life.net">bishopgroover@kingdom-life.net</a>. I look forward to ministering at your next event. Contact me today.</p>
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<p>Bishop Richard Groover.</p> FUNDING SOURCE FOR NON-PROFITStag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2013-04-04:916966:Topic:55132532013-04-04T18:17:15.152ZHerman Fountainhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/HERMANJFOUNTAIN
<p><b>FREE ROOF REPLACEMENT AND RECEIVE A DONATION TO YOUR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.</b> VISIT THE WEBSITE OF <b>“COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM,”</b> A LEADING FUNDING RESOURCE FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND VIEW THE WEBINAR. <a href="http://www.communityimpactprogram.com/npgetstarted">www.communityimpactprogram.com/npgetstarted</a> YOUR CID NUMBER IS 4489. NO CHARGE EVER.</p>
<p>Pastor Herman Fountain</p>
<p>(904) 757-4489 Email: hermanfountain@bellsouth.net</p>
<p><b>FREE ROOF REPLACEMENT AND RECEIVE A DONATION TO YOUR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.</b> VISIT THE WEBSITE OF <b>“COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM,”</b> A LEADING FUNDING RESOURCE FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND VIEW THE WEBINAR. <a href="http://www.communityimpactprogram.com/npgetstarted">www.communityimpactprogram.com/npgetstarted</a> YOUR CID NUMBER IS 4489. NO CHARGE EVER.</p>
<p>Pastor Herman Fountain</p>
<p>(904) 757-4489 Email: hermanfountain@bellsouth.net</p> Broken Box Ministries Invite You To Praise Fest 2013 On Sunday April 14thtag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2013-03-28:916966:Topic:54947522013-03-28T01:35:15.871ZDevine Jamz Gospel Networkhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/devinejamz
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">Minister Jon <span style="font-size: large;">&</span> Dr. Naima Bush</span></b> …</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">Minister Jon <span style="font-size: large;">&</span> Dr. Naima Bush</span></b> </span></div>
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<p>Join us for a night of music, fellowship, and lifting up the Lord! The Event Will Be On Sunday April 14, 2013 5:00PM at the <b>Solid Rock Baptist Church</b>, Located 1337 East 5th Street, Port Arthur, TX (Pastor Richard Keaton Nash).</p>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><p><b>With Music By</b></p>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Solid Rock Praise Team</b><br/><b>Tammie Davis</b><br/><b>Mary Motley</b><br/><b>Eastern Star Praise Team</b><br/><b>And other Anointed Artists!</b></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 23.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Talented</span> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 23.5pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Gospel Rap Artists</span></b> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 23.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">seeking to gain more exposure, we welcome you to Volunteer and Join in the performance Line Up! Contact Jon Bush or Dr. Naima Bush at 615-946-2535!</span></p>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><br/><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/Naima" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://gp1.wac.edgecastcdn.net/802892/production_public/Photo/877434/image/naimaheader.jpg" border="0" height="276" width="320"/></a> <span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1364410487489_2835"></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Invite Dr. Naima Bush</b></span></span> <br/><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>To Your Church</b>! </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br/><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 23.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Surrounding churches in the Port Arthur and Houston area that might be interested in having the gifted and talented Dr. Naima Bush sing or speak Sunday morning April 14<sup>th</sup>, 2013 please send an invitation to: <a href="mailto:naimasbrokenbox@yahoo.com">naimasbrokenbox@yahoo.com</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <br/></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><br/>View Dr. Naima Bush ministry information at:<br/><a href="http://www.brokenboxministries.com/">www.brokenboxministries.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">and<br/><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/Naima" target="_blank">www.reverbnation.com/Naima</a></div>
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</div> HELP BUILD ROOFS IN AFRICAtag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2013-03-20:916966:Topic:54728562013-03-20T04:09:19.321ZHerman Fountainhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/HERMANJFOUNTAIN
<p><b>PLEASE HELP BUILD ROOFS FOR MINISTRIES IN AFRICA</b></p>
<p>Dear Pastors, Ministers, Prophets,</p>
<p><b>Please join me in a fundraiser to build roofs in Africa. NO MONEY OUT OF POCKET.</b></p>
<p>Churches in Africa Benin and Sierra Leone (and many other places) need roofs. Schools have closed because the roofs fell in. Homes are roofless.</p>
<p>Lovingkindness Christian Ministries, Inc. is seeking your help to build roofs in Africa. You can contribute simply by referring people who…</p>
<p><b>PLEASE HELP BUILD ROOFS FOR MINISTRIES IN AFRICA</b></p>
<p>Dear Pastors, Ministers, Prophets,</p>
<p><b>Please join me in a fundraiser to build roofs in Africa. NO MONEY OUT OF POCKET.</b></p>
<p>Churches in Africa Benin and Sierra Leone (and many other places) need roofs. Schools have closed because the roofs fell in. Homes are roofless.</p>
<p>Lovingkindness Christian Ministries, Inc. is seeking your help to build roofs in Africa. You can contribute simply by referring people who need roofs with no money out of their pockets in the USA. A philanthropic group is funding a Community Impact Program to pay people for their referrals. <b>This is a way you can contribute with no money out of your pocket.</b> You can also get new roofs for you churches and houses with no money out of your pockets.</p>
<p>Email me for details: <a href="mailto:hermanfountain@bellsouth.net" rel="nofollow">hermanfountain@bellsouth.net</a>.</p>
<p>Show evidence of your commitment to help God’s people wherever they might be.</p>
<p>Prayerfully yours,</p>
<p>Pastor Herman Fountain</p> "WHAT YOU DO...YOU DO UNTO ME"tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2013-03-04:916966:Topic:54316682013-03-04T12:18:38.506ZHerman Fountainhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/HERMANJFOUNTAIN
<p><b>MINISTERS, EVANGELISTS, PASTORS, AND LAY MEMBERS:</b></p>
<p><strong>Wouldn’t it be great to support a pastor who is living out the Great Commission?</strong></p>
<p>Our dear brother, Pastor Ssendikwanawa Davis Dollar is building a church in Kiwande village, Uganda and needs money to put a roof on the new structure. Let’s demonstrate the love of God toward him and his ministry by sending him a donation for the roof. He has picture of his new church structure—with the unfinished roof…</p>
<p><b>MINISTERS, EVANGELISTS, PASTORS, AND LAY MEMBERS:</b></p>
<p><strong>Wouldn’t it be great to support a pastor who is living out the Great Commission?</strong></p>
<p>Our dear brother, Pastor Ssendikwanawa Davis Dollar is building a church in Kiwande village, Uganda and needs money to put a roof on the new structure. Let’s demonstrate the love of God toward him and his ministry by sending him a donation for the roof. He has picture of his new church structure—with the unfinished roof exposed. Please join me in contributing whatever you can, large and small amounts. You may see his congregation and church at: <a href="http://www.mweramiraclecentre.yolasite.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mweramiraclecentre.yolasite.com</a>, as well as a tab to contribute donations.</p>
<p><strong>May God speak prosperity into your life and circumstances for what you do to promote God’s kingdom in</strong> Kiwande, Uganda<strong>.</strong></p>
<p>In Christ,</p>
<p>Pastor Herman Fountain</p> WHAT IS TRUTH?tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2013-03-04:916966:Topic:54316072013-03-04T12:15:49.470ZHerman Fountainhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/HERMANJFOUNTAIN
<p><b><u>WHAT IS TRUTH?</u></b></p>
<p><b>Scripture:</b></p>
<p>John 16:13-14 “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. <sup>14</sup> He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you.”</p>
<p><b>2500 BCE to 500 CE PREMODERN PERIOD</b></p>
<p>Truth was determined by authorities; such as, the Catholic Church, the…</p>
<p><b><u>WHAT IS TRUTH?</u></b></p>
<p><b>Scripture:</b></p>
<p>John 16:13-14 “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. <sup>14</sup> He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you.”</p>
<p><b>2500 BCE to 500 CE PREMODERN PERIOD</b></p>
<p>Truth was determined by authorities; such as, the Catholic Church, the Pope, and kings. Truth was absolute. Authorities labeled Individuals with opposing worldviews heretics, oppressed and/or tortured them, and in some cases, confiscated their properties.</p>
<p><b>1500 AD to 1948 Modern period</b></p>
<p>Truth could be found through science and reason. During the Renaissance period, traditions were questioned or discarded. Truth claims had to pass the empirical tests of the five senses: see, hear, taste smell, feel. If a truth claim could not stand up to scientific scrutiny, it was discarded as unreliable.</p>
<p><b>1948 to present POSTMODERN PERIOD</b></p>
<p>Disappointed with the Modern era wherein search for absolute truth was a failure because searchers could not agree, researchers concluded that truth claims from a single source was invalid. They concluded that Truth is relative. Any truth claim must consider history, culture, and race. Researchers rejected absolute truth claims. They felt that every person must construct their own truths; and what they believe as truth is truth for them. Moral relativism grew out of this concept. It stated that values are based on feelings. We create our own values. Spiritual pluralism became popular—which states that all religions are equal. Pursuit of Spiritualism without religion became an acceptable path.</p>
<p><b>However, There <u>is such a thing as absolute truth</u></b></p>
<p>The world rejects this absolute truth because it cannot be discerned through human intellect or reason. This absolute truth is transcendent, above human capacity to see and understand.</p>
<p><b>Absolute truth is accepted through faith, which comes from the Holy Spirit.</b></p>
<p><b><u>Absolute truth: The Gospel</u></b></p>
<p><b>Jesus</b> <b>is the Son of God</b></p>
<p>Matthew 14:33 “Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.”</p>
<p><b>Jesus Christ</b> <b>lived a perfect, sinless life. In so doing, He conquered sin for us.</b> Romans 5:19 “For as by one man's <sup>2</sup> disobedience <sup>3</sup> many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”</p>
<p><b>Jesus Christ</b> <b>died for our sins, once and for all.</b></p>
<p>Romans 5:8-9 “But God <sup>1</sup> commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet <sup>2</sup> sinners, Christ died for us. <sup>9</sup> Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from <sup>1</sup> wrath through him.”</p>
<p><b>Jesus Christ</b> <b>rose from the dead. He conquered death that I might have eternal life.</b></p>
<p>Romans 14:9 “For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.”</p>
<p><b>Jesus Christ</b> <b>ascended to heaven where He is interceding for us.</b></p>
<p>Acts 1:9 “And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.”</p>
<p><b>Jesus Christ</b> <b>is coming back to take His people to heaven.</b></p>
<p><b>1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</b> “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a <sup>1</sup> shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: <sup>17</sup> Then we which are alive and remain shall be <sup>1</sup> caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”</p>
<p><b>The world cannot believe in God the Holy Spirit until the Spirit dwells with, then in them</b>.</p>
<p><b>John</b> <b>6:44</b> No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that person up on the last day.<sup>NRSV</sup></p>
<p><b>It is true that God the Son came to dwell with humankind.</b></p>
<p>John 1:14 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”</p>
<p><b>The Holy Spirit must open the eyes of humankind if they are to be saved.</b></p>
<p>John 3:27 “John answered and said, A man <sup>1</sup> can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.”</p>
<p><b>Humankind’s response to the gospel:</b></p>
<p><b>What sinners must do:</b></p>
<p><b>Repent of their sins, and be baptized</b></p>
<p><b>Acts 2:38</b> Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.</p>
<p><i>Acknowledge Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah and accept Him as their personal savior, be baptized, symbolizing his death to sin and his resurrection with Christ into new life, walk in obedience to God's commands,</i></p>
<p><b>The Holy Spirit enables us to learn about, and accept salvation.</b></p>
<p><b>John</b> <b>6:45</b> It is written in the prophets, 'And they shall all be taught by God.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me.</p>
<p><b>Acts 16:14d</b> The Lord opened her (Lydia’s) heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul.</p>
<p><b>Luke</b> <b>24:45</b> Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures,</p>
<p><b>How should the redeemed respond to God?</b></p>
<p><b>Fear God, and keep his commandments</b></p>
<p>Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of humankind.</p>
<p><b>The Holy Spirit puts in us fear of God</b></p>
<p>Isaiah 11:2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;</p>
<p><b>Love God with all our hearts</b></p>
<p>Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy <sup>1</sup> soul, and with all thy mind.</p>
<p><b>The Holy Spirit, when it dwells within us, gives us the capacity to love the God.</b></p>
<p>Galatians 5:22-23 But the <sup>1</sup> fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, <sup>23</sup> Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.</p>
<p><b>Summary</b></p>
<ol start="1">
<li>The world is confused about what is truth.</li>
<li>Nothing can be proven absolutely in the secular world.</li>
<li>Some approach religion with the idea that absolute truth about God can be obtained through discussion and reason.</li>
<li>But the Bible is clear that absolute truth is a concept that is beyond human comprehension.</li>
<li>The Holy Spirit alone determines when and how to acquaint humankind with the absolute truth about God.</li>
<li>In heavenly terms, just as there is one God, there is one absolute truth about God revealed by God the Holy Spirit.</li>
<li>God desires that everyone know the truth and accept salvation.</li>
</ol>
<p>Do you know the absolute truth about God? The Holy Spirit works within us to convict us of our need for salvation, and gives us understanding of spiritual things; then gives us the power to accept the invitation to be saved. It is the Holy Spirit calling us to eternal salvation.</p>
<p><b>Philippians 2:13</b> for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.</p>
<p><i>I encourage you to share your thoughts concerning ‘absolute truth.’ Your comments will help us to learn from each other.</i></p>
<p>Herman Fountain, M.Div.</p> RAISE FUNDS TO PUT A NEW ROOF ON YOUR CHURCHtag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2013-02-25:916966:Topic:54215652013-02-25T19:51:43.761ZHerman Fountainhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/HERMANJFOUNTAIN
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