July 2009 Blog Posts (623)

WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION!

Contrary to popular belief, wars begin way before the first missile is ever launched, or the first M16 is ever loaded and locked! Every war is the product of an unresolved battle, and every battle begins with "words". Divorce courts are filled with the decayed "corpses" of these weapons, that have long been forgotten,but their aftermath is generational and deadly! "Men" don't start wars, and "women" don't start fights; "words" do! An "unfitly" spoken word can set off a chain of events that may… Continue

Added by prophetess m. brignac on July 30, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

The Marriage Bed

The following is a pretty good biblical site on sex and marriage, The link is below:

http://www.themarriagebed.com/pages/sexuality/splay/whatisokay.shtml

or http://www.themarriagebed.com

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on July 30, 2009 at 8:16pm — No Comments

cogic aim convention 2009 tampa fl

did anyone attend the cogic aim convention this month in tampa (in particualr the adjutants academy)?

Added by Minister Kenneth Booth Jr. on July 30, 2009 at 7:57pm — No Comments

Book Can Be Purchased on Amazon.Com

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 5:14pm — No Comments

BIBLE TRAINING IN CAMDEN, NJ

Every Friday evening 6pm at Cooper Hospital in Camden, Chaplain Mark H. Stevens will be conducting Bible Training geared towards those in ministry. The place 3 Cooper Plaza room 506, Bring your Bible and paper to write with, this is serious training for serious saints!

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 4:54pm — No Comments

"WE CAN'T LOSE"

From the Heart-July 30, 2009

Elder Elect Catrina Pegues

Job 1:6-12 (The Message)

6-7 One day when the angels came to report to God, Satan, who was the Designated Accuser, came along with them. God singled out Satan and said, "What have you been up to?"

Satan answered God, "Going here and there, checking things out on earth."

8 God said to Satan, "Have you noticed my friend Job? There's no one quite like him-honest and true to his word, totally devoted to God… Continue

Added by Elder Catrina Reese on July 30, 2009 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Pastor Shirl Speaks Broadcast

The Pastor Shirl Speaks broadcast will air this Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. The program will air at its regular 3:00 p.m. slot on Saturday, August 8, 2009.

Added by Shirley A. Bass on July 30, 2009 at 4:01pm — No Comments

Psalm 139:13-24

13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

15 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were… Continue

Added by Gail Russell on July 30, 2009 at 3:35pm — No Comments

Kingdom Conference in Eldorado, Arkansas

Added by Bishop Robin E. Franklin, D.Div. on July 30, 2009 at 2:49pm — 1 Comment

Read for married couples or Engaged couples/ (CreditTips/Traps)

Despite what you may have heard or read. I'm going to share some helpful tips for you. Contray to what someone may have told you etc.. It is NOT a good idea to get everything in BOTH of your names. Certain accounts like a home yes.. But you must be very careful when planning you finances as a married couple.

Our colleges do not teach us this information. You only find out by making the mistakes after the fact. My mission is to educate you about credit and how it can impact your life.… Continue

Added by Hardest Working Woman in Credit on July 30, 2009 at 2:07pm — No Comments

Sometimes you HAVE to cast some devils out!

ANSWER NUMBER SEVEN: Sometimes you HAVE to cast some devils out! Avoiding demon possessed people won’t make them go away!

We see in Jesus' ministry some dramatic examples of exorcism, casting out of demons. But let's not be naïve. People who have lived under a demonic delusion or obsession for a significant period of their lives need a period of recovery, even though the root demonic cause of the problem has been dealt with. Let me explain. In order for a person to live with the demonic… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 11:36am — 1 Comment

Preachers need REAL classroom training as well as OJT

ANSWER NUMBER SIX: Preachers need REAL classroom training as well as OJT (On the Job Training) in order to be effective ministers. Unqualified preachers are killing churches!

In too many of our churches (I am talking to Black folks) we have the ancient slave mentality that says, “I don’t need to go to school to be a preacher, I got the anointing!” Well during the days of slavery and Jim Crow we didn’t have an opportunity to go to Seminary or Bible Colleges. My grandfather was a… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 11:21am — 21 Comments

“If you are in a poor area…You have to feed them more than the Word!”

ANSWER NUMBER FIVE: “If you are in a poor area…You have to feed them more than the Word!”

If you hand a tract to a man that hasn’t eaten in over 24 hours without a sandwich, chances are you won’t reach that man for Jesus Christ! Jesus fed the 5,000 not so He could show off and impress people! He realized that sending them away in the middle of nowhere without food could be hazardous to their health. He was not just concerned with them hearing the Word; He was concerned about their… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 11:15am — No Comments

“If you don’t address sexual immorality in your church, it will die!”

ANSWER NUMBER FOUR “If you don’t address sexual immorality in your church, it will die!”

The children of Israel were lured away from their relationship with the Lord by sexual sin. God constantly warned Israel not to intermarry and fornicate with the heathen nations around them. Sexual intercourse unites the parties involved emotionally; this is called a SOUL TIE. This is why married couples are not truly married until they have sexual intercourse; it is the consummation of the marriage.… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 11:14am — 1 Comment

You are afraid of the long hair, dreadlocks, tattoos, and nose rings!

ANSWER NUMBER THREE: You are afraid of the long hair, dreadlocks, tattoos, and nose rings!

A great number of the youth of America today all have one of these four things in common! We traditional saints have got to get over it! I asked a group of ministers at a conference this question, “What would you do if a young man came to your church and professed his faith Jesus Christ, but had dreadlocks?” Well they frowned a little and said “dreadlocks!” My point is this, I am not a big fan… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 11:11am — No Comments

“Holiness doesn’t mean isolation!”

ANSWER NUMBER TWO: “Holiness doesn’t mean isolation!”

One problem with man’s denominational teaching is that HOLINESS in many churches and groups means stay away from them sinners! The only way sinners can see Jesus Christ is through the Church (The Body of Christ). The local church is a part of the larger body of blood washed believers. Sinners can only see the light of Jesus Christ through US. Now I am not saying Christians should go to bars and nightclubs…BUT we do have to… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 11:10am — No Comments

“If the Pastor doesn’t emphasize evangelism and discipleship, YOUR CHURCH WILL DIE!”

ANSWER NUMBER ONE – “If the Pastor doesn’t emphasize evangelism and discipleship, YOUR CHURCH WILL DIE!”

I was in church one Sunday and one of the old Missionaries was leading the early morning prayer, she cried loud and shook the rafters as she prayed. She said at one point “Lord send the sinner man into this church!” It was uttered with the utmost sincerity and piety, but she was very much wrong! God doesn’t send sinners to church! He expects US to bring people to Jesus… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 11:09am — 1 Comment

Why is My Church Dying (Introduction)

“America has thousands of churches! There are some in Cathedrals, Small Chapels, Storefronts, Private Homes and Warehouses. Some of these churches are denominational and some are not, some are traditional and some are very unique, and finally some are growing and unfortunately MANY are DYING! There are a lot of churches, ministries, and Christian Centers that are on life support spiritually. Why? I believe the question is on the hearts and minds of many Pastors and church members, and the… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 11:01am — 2 Comments

Intercessory Prayer - What is it?

Intercessory prayer is prayer for others. An intercessor is one who takes the place of another or pleads another's case. One study Bible defines intercession as "holy, believing, persevering prayer whereby someone pleads with God on behalf of another or others who desperately need God's intervention."

Intercessory Prayer - The Biblical Foundation

The Biblical basis for the New Testament believer's ministry of intercessory prayer is our calling as priests unto God. The Word of God… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 10:18am — No Comments

Flee means RUN in Terror! (Flee Fornication)

David loved God probably more than any human that ever lived did, and he fell prey to sexual temptation. We often try and pick apart the scenario that led up to the fall of David. Yes there were many factors. 1. David should have been on the battlefield. 2. David was away from the Ark of the Covenant, which was the very presence of God. 3. David was alone, a lack of accountability since the priest and the prophets were also on the field of battle. 4. The reason we all overlook and we don’t want… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on July 30, 2009 at 10:14am — No Comments