January 2009 Blog Posts (454)

Sexual Sin in God's House

“If you don’t address sexual immorality in your church, it will die!” Sexual sin destroyed Israel and it’s killing our churches!

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;… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on January 1, 2009 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

What Exactly is "True Holiness?"

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 interact with sinners! Jesus went to places where people congregate. I… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on January 1, 2009 at 4:45pm — No Comments

Pastor's Need Disciples....NOT Members!

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 Christ! Jesus told His disciples to pray for laborers for the sole purpose of harvesting LOST SOULS! Too many pastors expect… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on January 1, 2009 at 4:41pm — No Comments

Ministering to The Hipster/Hip Hop Generation

We focus on the wrong thing sometimes. I know Christians with dreadlocks, long hair, and nose rings. And none of them belong to traditional churches! Why? Because they are not accepted! If Jesus accepted them, who are you to say, “You cannot be a Christian with a dread-locks!” I have a friend that used to be a Hell’s Angel biker, he is now a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He ministers primarily to other bikers. He still has long hair, tattooed arms, and yes he still rides a bike!…

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Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on January 1, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Personal Confessions for the Year

Personal Confessions For The New Year

This is a new day and a new year. Be encouraged and here are some

personal confessions to make 2009 your best year yet!

I set the course of my life today with my words:

I declare today that I will not be defeated, discouraged, depressed or

disappointed.

I am the head, I have insight, I have wisdom, I have ideas, I have

authority.

I exercise my authority today with my words and I decree a thing… Continue

Added by Minister Beverley Mckay on January 1, 2009 at 3:11pm — No Comments

Commanding the morning

Commanding the Morning

God said : “ Hast thou commanded the morning since the days, and caused the dayspring to know his place; That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it? Job 38:12-13

( Before you start your day command your morning)

•I stand to command my morning and declare it is a new day.

•I take authority over my day in the name of Jesus. Every element of my day shall cooperate with purpose and… Continue

Added by Minister Beverley Mckay on January 1, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Prayer points for warriors

PRAYER POINTS

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I declare and Decree that:

1. I am released from every covenant of failure and frustration in the name of Jesus

2.Every hindrance to my being used by God is removed in the name of Jesus.

3. . I bind the strongman behind my spiritual blindness, dumbness and deafness, I will hear, see and say what God says in Jesus name.

5. I will not throw away my gift of salvation . I will wear my helmet of salvation, my shoes… Continue

Added by Minister Beverley Mckay on January 1, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Delarations for 2009

A Declaration for my life in 2009

I declare and decree that my season of frustration and failure are over, and I will walk into a season of success and prosperity. Old things are passed away and behold all things are become new.

I take authority over this year and I declare and decree that this year will be the beginning of many new things in my life.

I am a success oriented individual, and everything I touch will turn to “prophetic gold”

This year I… Continue

Added by Minister Beverley Mckay on January 1, 2009 at 2:55pm — 1 Comment

honep

Life is not easy on this earth,you have to pass through diffucults,you have to be tempented .but even jesus christ after fasting for 40 days day and 40 days night,the devil tempeted him many times but through the power of God he over comed the devil.so you may also go through the same situation on this earth but always stand with your God and at the end you wiill overcome.thanks alot and let always be in your Bible

Added by Pastor Namaga John on January 1, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

How the Early Church was Financed

It should come as no surprise that the early congregations of Christianity were financed the same way the early Israelite society was financed—through a free-will offering, which according to Moses, was more than ample to provide that which was needed.

"Men and women, as many as were willing hearted, brought bracelets, and earrings, rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold ...the children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the Lord ... They brought yet unto him (Moses) free offerings… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on January 1, 2009 at 9:41am — No Comments

Spirit Led Christianity

1. The Power to live: The apostle Paul reminds us that the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power (1 Cor. 4:20), and that the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in (or “by” pointing to the means) the Holy Spirit (Rom. 14:17). The message of the gospel brings the power of God into every believer’s life through the person and work of the Lord Jesus and the empowering ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on January 1, 2009 at 8:47am — No Comments

The Prosperity "Fat Cats" Bite The Dust...

Many of us have been fervently praying that God would turn the church upside down and vigorously shake it (Heb 12:25-29). When this happens, those who love money and have lost their grip on the truth will be the first to fall. This is why every few years you see a “SUPER MINISTER” falls by the wayside. God DOES shake us up. Many of these preachers start off sincere and really doing a work for God, but love of money overtakes them! In the book of Daniel we find this with Nebuchadnezzer, he was… Continue

Added by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on January 1, 2009 at 8:19am — No Comments

Thank God We Made It Through 2008!

Thank God We Made It Through 2008! 2008 is in the record books, God has enabled so many of us to make it through an extremely challenging year. Let’s enjoy a prosperous 2009! Pastor Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir powerfully sings We Made It in this clip, which I feel is a fitting tribute to our entry into… Continue

Added by Stephen F. Smith on January 1, 2009 at 7:42am — No Comments

Everything's Going to Be All Right!

by Elect Lady Antoinette N. Davis

Did you know that God wants to make a trade with you? He has a standing offer every minute of every day, and it’s amazing how few of us actually take Him up on it. He wants you to give Him all your cares, problems and failures. In return He’ll give you His peace and joy. On top of that, He promises to protect and take care of you.

God really does want to take care of us, but in order to let Him, we’ve got to stop trying to take care of ourselves… Continue

Added by Antoinette N. Davis on January 1, 2009 at 1:36am — No Comments