Pastor Michael Samuels's Blog – August 2009 Archive (26)

What will you say when you stand before God?

Though I understand it, it amazes me how arrogant many Christian leaders and members can be. We are called to be humble, loving, wise and unselfish. This brings to mind the carnal(flesh) led person versus the spiritual (spirit) led person. See Galatians 5. Although, I don't believe that there is anything wrong with being confident but many people take self confidence to far and it becomes arrogance. It is sad that to many people in the church miss the will of God by not being service minded and… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 31, 2009 at 7:23am — 4 Comments

Develop a 100 Year Strategic Plan

Why a 100 year strategic plan? Because God has placed within us vision that is generational. If you notice throughout the bible, throughout the lives of successful families and life itself, that when there is a strong seed (vision, foundation, or purpose)planted,born and cultivated within a family, negative or positive, that seed creates a generational blessing or curse.

Look at Genesis chapters 1, 2, and 3. They deal with authority, dominion and multiplication. God is seeking to… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 27, 2009 at 12:40am — 2 Comments

Stop telling me and show me...

I'm sitting here and the thought came to me, how some people over the course of my life, (potential personal and professional relationships) how good people, quality people and sometimes not so good or not so quality persons have consistently told me how good they are, what they can do for me, how I am missing something by not choosing them, their gift or their friendship or association. Don't know about you all but the IRKS me to no end. Let me make my decision without feeling pushed. People… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 26, 2009 at 1:11pm — 4 Comments

Are you a "true worshipper" of the Lord Jesus Christ?

Worshipping God is essential for fitness.If you have not been worshipping...,when you get into work you will not only be useless yourself, but a tremendous hindrance to those who are associated with you. Oswald Chambers

There are many true worshippers of Jesus Christ but there are many who are faking it. Carnality seems to be invading the church like never before. Is the American church doomed to a ritualistic and systematic facade of worship that has no power but appeases Satan… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 25, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments

Worldly Minded versus Spiritual Minded

I write this blog to get peoples opinions, thoughts and to discuss what the Bible actually says. I have read several blogs on BPN. I am intrigued that some people seemingly jump to particular acts (pursuits/discussion) being worldly (ungodly) rather spiritual (godly), for example, people are quick to judge acts around money, sex,some businesses and beyond as worldly.

Food for thought: Worldliness has at its foundation the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life.… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 22, 2009 at 7:41am — 12 Comments

Hackers on BPN...Be careful

Friends in Christ,
I got this from Evangelist Loretta and I want you all to take note of the warning below.

This is a word of CAUTION.>
Don't accept a friend request from GIANTS642, he is a hacker!

Tell everyone on your list cause if someone on your list adds him then he will be on yours too.
He will figure out your computer id and address, so send this to everyone on your list even if you don't care for them cause if he hacks them, he hacks YOU!

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 21, 2009 at 10:11am — No Comments

Is there such a thing as a fanatical christian?

Some in the Christian lifestyle have been told you are just to fanatical. What are your thoughts?

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 20, 2009 at 7:44am — 4 Comments

Wealth versus Poverty (What does the bible say?)

Wealth versus Poverty

Questions surrounding the biblical perspective on wealth and poverty are important to Christians for two reasons. First, a biblical view of wealth is necessary if we are to live godly lives, avoiding asceticism on the one extreme and materialism on the other. Second, a biblical view of poverty is essential if we are to fulfill our responsibilities to the poor.

A Biblical View of Wealth

Our materialistic culture is seducing Christians into an economic… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 18, 2009 at 7:52am — 10 Comments

What magnificent thing will you do for God, yourself, your family and others today?

In the book, The Power of Faith (Smith Wigglesworth), in the first chapter,"Extraordinary", he makes the statement, " God has a plan beyond anything that we have ever known. He has a plan for every individual life"... He goes on further and makes the statement, God never intended His people to be ordinary or common place."

God wants us extraordinary daily walking, talking and living in His power. I encourage all who read this blog to rise and go forth humbly, wisely and courageously… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 17, 2009 at 2:00am — 1 Comment

The Gospel Lottery

The American church in some ways, I beleive has been seduced into a lottery menatlity. What do I mean? I mean that people follow ministries or attend conferences or services hoping that this will be the one that when I give my money, I win the big pot of blessings,(usually financial).

We must begin to properly teach biblical principals that will show people how to appropriate the blessing of God anytime. Does God use these conferences? Yes! But to many people attend these events… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 16, 2009 at 10:30am — 16 Comments

Stand!: They don't really know your heart

In ministry, you will be ridiculed, misunderstood, misjudged, lied on and talked about. The source is demonic. The devil will use family, friends, associates, church members, husbands, wives, children and others to discourage you, to steal, kill and to destroy. Many people and family members do not know your true heart and motives. Don't worry about them. Hand them over to God.Be encouraged! Stand on your faith and know your own heart. I pray that God will immediately vindiacte not only myself… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 15, 2009 at 8:55am — 5 Comments

Name chasers instead of God chasers...

There are millions of people who go from this church conference to that church conference and have never been healed, made whole, been blessed or delivered. There are many who get excited about the next big name coming to town and never once ask Jesus whose name is above all names should they go. What do you think?

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 14, 2009 at 12:26pm — 11 Comments

Victory Conference 2010

Victory is ours! I read an article last night online. The article was, "Why are there so many broke christians?" It has set in motion the idea to do a conference in May 0f 2010. The theme will be Broke and Broken No More! If you are interested in being a part of this conference. Let me know. I will share what I will need… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 13, 2009 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

America destroyed from within...

When the moral fiber and the moral walls that God has inteneded for our good is being destroyed, that opens many doors for the enemy to come in with ideas, opinions and other gods that create a weak foudation for God things or good things to be built from,therefore,

creating chaos which brings death and destruction...

We must begin to understand prayer and begin to pray like never before. We must pray for the leaders of all countries. We must pray for the immediate removal of… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 7, 2009 at 11:30pm — 3 Comments

God says: You ain't all that!

The bible reminds us not to think of ourselves more highly than we should. It also reminds us to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God. It is sad, very sad... that men and women who have been called to carry, to treasure, to declare the most awesome thing on earth, the word of God, have somehow exalted themselves above the word, above those who they are called to serve and sometimes above God.

It saddens me when I travel and see men and women of God with their crew...LOL,… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 6, 2009 at 12:00pm — 66 Comments

Black Power versus Satanic Power...

Ephesians 6 reminds us that our warfare is not against flesh and blood but against the principalities, against the rulers darkness and demonic powers. I believe that many within the black community have been seduced and deceived into thinking that the racial divide within our country and the world is primarily cultural,historical and human based.

I heard a message by Bill Winston in his series about Kingdom minded success. He talked about the purchase of the shopping center where his… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 6, 2009 at 8:30am — 8 Comments

You will die oneday. What if today was your day to give account of your life beofre God>?

I recently had a cousin, (36 years old) die of breast cancer. She was an awesome woman of God. She was an awesome woman period. She was so admired for her personality and work that dignitaries from all across the country came to her homegoing 2 Sundays ago. We prayed for her healing but God knew best. What if today was your day to stand before God and give an account for your life. What would you say? Would you stand before Him in shame or in humble… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 3, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Are racist Christians going to heaven?

The bible lets us know that we really do not know who or who is not going to heaven but there are some things that can keep us out if our hearts are not right with God.

The racist heart is:

Full of ignorance

Full of lies

Full of hatred

Full of wrong information

Full of lust

Full of pride

Full of deciet

Full of jeaoulsy

Full of selfishness

Full of fear

Full of greed

Aren't these the things that Kicked Satan out of… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 3, 2009 at 9:24am — 19 Comments

Are you in your right calling, gifting or office? How do you know?

Many people are walking in their wrong office, calling and gifting. Many people do not have a clue as to what their true and divine/ordained destiny calling is. Here are a few clues...

1. Your true calling will never ever leave you. You will dream about it it, talk about it and not have any peace ubtil you begin to walk in it. Conversely, if you are in the wrong calling, gifting or office, you will have great inner turmoil. You will know within yourself that what you are doing is not… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 3, 2009 at 8:30am — 11 Comments

Parents, (STOP! trying to control your grown children, especially those in ministry)

I hear this all the time..my mother or my father is trying to control my ministry and my life. Parents unless your child has some psychological concern or deep medical emotional defect, you are out of order. Stop trying to control the direction of your child's(grown child's life). You most likely are interferring with the plan and divine direction that God has chosen for that person.

I have heard it from a friend who is an awesome man of God, Phd, and others in ministry who also are… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on August 3, 2009 at 8:26am — 3 Comments