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These words taken from Paul's writings in 2 Timothy 4:2 challenge his son in the ministry to not let a moment occur that he was not able to preach the word to those who stood in need of the word of God. Peter's writings in 1 Peter 3:15 declare we are to be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

As a young preacher I was instructed by my father in the ministry to always carry three sermons with you at all…

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This has been an interesting season in the ministry in my life. At a time where most believe I should be locked down pastoring a growing church in a big city and continuing the climb upwards on their perceived ladders of ministerial success, I am instead observing church life again from the perspective of a worshipper and a member. Don't get me wrong, I preach whenever I am offered the opportunity to preach. But as far as pushing hard to be the pastor of a church, I have chosen to return to…

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Does Anyone Serve Anymore?

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Kingdom Covenant Fall Harvest Fellowship Nov 11 and 12, 2010 in St Louis. Chief Apostle Darrell M. Yancey from Dallas Texas, an international recording artist ("Another Chance" with DFW Mass Choir) and Presiding Prelate of Kingdom Covenant Fellowship of Churches will be ministering both nights in the Lou. Services held at Barak Christian Church 7370 N. Hanley Road, Hazelwood, MO. 7:30 pm nightly. For more information please contact bishop D. S. briggs at 919.926.9672 or Pastor Jonathan Stubbs… Continue

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There will be a general conference call for the Kindgom Covenant Fellowship of Churches on Saturday July 10, 2010 @ 8:00 EST. 7:00 CST. This call is free to all in the Body of Christ to gain more information about the Fellowship. The number is 916.233.2999. Access code is 984009. For more information please contact Apostle Darrell Yancey on FB.

There will be a general information conference call for the Kindgom Covenant Fellowship of Churches on Saturday June 19, 2010 @ 8:00 EST, 7:00 CST. This call is free to all in the Body of Christ to gain more valuable information about the Fellowship. You do not have to sever ties with any other existing Fellowship, Conference or denomination that you may be a part of to become a part of the Kingdom Fellowship of Churches.

There will also be a prayer and informational meeting…

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Kingdom Covenant Fellowship of Churches

Dallas, Texas

kingdomcovenant@ymail.com

www.kingdomcovenantfellowship.webs.com

Apostle Darrell M. Yancey, Presiding Prelate

Bishop D. S Briggs, General Secretary



5 June 2010



Beloved of God,

Blessings unto you from God our Father who is manifestly able to do above all that we can ask or even think.

The Kingdom Covenant Fellowship of Churches…

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This is your time to walk in the fulness of what God has promised you. No circumstances can circumvent you from your Divine Destiny. No problems will prevent you from recieving God's promises in this season of your life. I am letting you know that what was was, but what was aint no more! This is your season, this is your time, This is your moment.Don't miss it, Dont let it go by. If God said it, it is so! Act like it.

Chapter 2

The Word and the Mind



“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path”

Psalm 119:111



“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds that ye may prove what is that good and perfect and acceptable will of God is.”

Romans 12:2



Attitude is defined by Merriam Webster as “a mental position or feeling in regard to a fact or a state.” As we have seen, our attitude plays a major role in how we view… Continue

Faking Christianity

Bishop D. S. Briggs

Rehoboth Covenant Ministries International

(919) 926 - 9672



Question: “I feel like I’m just going through the motions with God. I lift and clap my hands on Sunday because everyone else does, but I don’t feel anything like I used to. How can I get back to a real relationship, like I had before?”



Response: In the story of the Prodigal Son(s) found in St. Luke 15, we find two sons who could be defined as prodigals. One… Continue

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Lesson # 5



We are the Family of God

Lesson # 5



Living

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D. S. Briggs, BA; ThM; D. Min.,



Ephesians 4:22 - 32

Background scripture: St. Matthew 5: 1-16

Memory verse: Galatians 2:20



“I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for… Continue

We are the Family of God

Lesson # 4



Lifting

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D. S. Briggs, BA; ThM; D. Min.



Psalm 107: 1-8

Background Scripture:

Psalm 100

Memory Verse: 1 Peter 2:9



“but ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light”



The story is told of a destitute woman who had come to know the

Lord and the… Continue

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We are the Family of God

Lesson # 3

Loving

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D. S. Briggs, BA; ThM; D. Min.



I John 4:7-8; 10-11;20-21

Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

Memory Verse: St. John 15: 12 - 14



“This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if you do whatsoever I command you.”



Much has been… Continue

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We are the Family of God



Lesson # 2

Learning

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D. S. Briggs, BA; ThM; D. Min.,



2 Timothy 2:14 - 17

Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-12

Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:14-15



“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind and doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness whereby they lie in wait to deceive…but speaking the truth in love, may grow… Continue

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We are the Family of God



Lesson #1

We are the Family

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D. S. Briggs, BA., ThM., D.Min



Romans 11:36 – 12:5

Background Scripture: Ephesians 3:14 – 21

Memory verse: Amos 3:3



The family unit has been attacked! It now lies in a critical state, just barely hanging on for life. Once defined as the bedrock of Christian stability and a shelter from the time of storm. The family was a safe haven and a strong… Continue

This is the Introduction Chapter to a Vacation Bible School lesson that was written in 2002. I am reworking each chapter and will eventually put it online in it's entirety. The theme of the Bible Study was We are the family of God; Learning, Loving, Lifting and Living the Word of God. I Pray that it blesses you now as it did our former place of ministry.



We are the Family of God

Introduction

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D. S. Briggs, BA., ThM., D.Min

Ephesians 3:14 –… Continue