Pastor Dr. Michael M Sherrod's Blog (73)

You are on the path of my choosing. There is no randomness about your life. Here and Now comprise the coordinates of your daily life. Most people let their moments slip through their fingers, half-lived. They avoid the present by worrying about  the future or longing for a better time and place. They forget that they are creatures who are subject to the limitations of time and space. They forget their Creator, who walks with them only in the present. Every moment is alive with My glorious…

The baptism of the Holy Spirit releases miracle power, heals broken relationships, and restores the wonder to our faith. Churches  must embrace the Spirit's power to have a future. Here is what such revival could bring. The church of the future must meet this generation where it is. What will be the characteristics of this growing church? The church will not simply talk about Jesus, but it will also welcome Jesus to do His ministry in power. The Lord Jesus had to return to heaven, but He…

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit releases supernatural enabling for practical service. In the Old Testament promise, the New Testament fulfillment, and throughout church to impact the culture. In the Old Testament, the Spirit came upon individuals to perform heroic deeds for God's people. Also, the Spirit enabled practical works to be done, such as when Bezalel was given to deign and build the tabernacle ( Exod. 31). Joseph was given wisdom by the Spirit ( Gen. 41:38). In the New Testament,…

A lifetime guarantee: ''The Lord knows the day of the upright, and their inheritance shell be forever '' ( Ps. 37:18 ). All of our earthy stuff has a time an wear limit ! God give us a lasting release of favor. Life of fullness at all times: '' and in the days of famine They shell not be ashamed in evil time, and in the days of famine   they shall be satisfied'' ( Ps. 37:19). Even when things are bad and evil lifts its ugly head, God will satisfy ! A generous prosperity:  '' But the wicked…

The account of the first temptation on this planet does focus on the serpent and Eve. Correspondingly , we find the first prophecy pictures an ongoing battle the woman--who ultimately represents God’s church--and the serpent ( Genesis 3:14 ,15 ) . This prophecy promises the ultimate victory of the woman’s seed , the coming Savior , who would kill the serpent . In verse 15 , God speaking to the serpent , says , ‘’I will put enmity between you and the women , and between your seed and her Seed…

As a leader in your church , the most important thing to grasp about spiritual transformation is its source . Spiritual transformation is a God-thing . At its nucleus , spiritual transformation requires repentance and total trust in God to dramatically change what we could never change ourselves . Being in every worship service or taking every church class offered won’t make it happen . Participating in a multitude of ministries won’t bring it about . Fasting won’t cinch it . Realizing that…

Jesus call us to friendship . Greater love hath on man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant

Knoweth not what his lord doeth; but I have called you friends; for all things that I have made known unto you ( John 15:13-15, KJV ). Up to this time Jesus had called His disciples servants or douloi. This is a title of honor. Moses was called the doulos of God or the…

Jesus said , ''If you love me , you will obey what I command '' ( John 14: 15 ) . When you obey Jesus , you show that you love Him and trust Him . The Father loves those who love His Son . For those who love Him , Jesus said He would love them and show Himself to them . Obedience is the outward expression of your love of God .

God’s fruit in us is general in it’s character , supernatural in its origin , gradual in its growth , and natural

In its development . Paul wrote in Philippians 1:11 that Christians are to be filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ-to the glory and praise of God .Paul prayed fro the Colossians in Colossians 1:9-10 , Asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual

Wisdom and understanding . And we pray this in order that…

If ye love me keep my commandment ( John 14:15 , KJV ) ‘ He that hath my commandments , and  keepth them ,…I will love him , and will manifest myself to him ‘’ ( John 14:21 ) . If a man love me , he will keep

My words : and my Father will love him , and we will come unto him and make our abode with him . He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings : and the word which ye hear is not mine , but the Father’s which sent me ( John 14: 23-24 , KJV ) . But that the world may know that I…

Jesus call us to love. Just as Jesus came to us with the call of God’s love , we are to take that call to the world . We are to love one another as the Father loves the Son and the Son loves us . We are to continue in this love and never let it grow cold . Jesus writes to the church in Ephesus in Revelation 2:4 , Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee , because thou hast left thy first love (KJV ) . We are to keep the love for God on the front burner of our heart and never allow the fire…

Psalm- 119:34 expresses; indeed I shall observe it with my whole heart.'' We see, then, that applying what we learn from God's Word is necessary We must approach God with a prayerful, humble attitude one desiring to learn and heed His instructions. This along with a humble approach. In fact, we must begin to live what we learn from God to grant us This right attitude leads to obedience of His laws, which form much of the foundation of the Bible. Psalm ant us continued understanding. If we…

Never allow your heart to question the love of God. Settle it on the front end of your desiring to know Him and experience Him , that He loves you . He created you for that love relationship . He has been pursuing you in that love relationship . Every dealing He has with you is an expression of His love for you . God would cease to be God if He express Himself in any other than perfect love ! ( Deuteronomy 30: 19-20 ) ( John 14:21 ) (Romans 8: 35,37,39 ) ( 1 John 3:16 ) ( 1 John 4:9-10,19…