Pastor Michael Samuels's Blog (75)

Imagine this. ( A must read and share blog)

Imagine. you have died and you are standing before God Himself. You look around and at the throne are Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Jesus eyes are full of love and compassion. He then leans over and whispers something in the ear of God. The Holy Spirit is listening also. All of a sudden you hear a trumpet sound and out of thin air appears a scroll before God. He looks at it and you stand there silently. Next, the strangest thing happens, every good, bad, indifferent thing you said, did and thought… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on October 16, 2009 at 11:30am — 7 Comments

The Power of Honor

Honor, what is it? Simply honor is the price or value that we put on a person or thing. The degree of honor that we show will determine our level of success. I ask that everyone who reads this blog to look at your own life. Who do you honor? Why do you honor them? Are they people who Gd will honor? Sadly we honor people for what they can do for us or their potential to bless us. There are several reasons why we should honor people and the position that he or she holds. Isn't it sad that many in… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on October 11, 2009 at 5:45pm — 1 Comment

Stop dying and live!

This is a subject that many in christianity fail to discuss. Sadly, there are many depressed, discouraged, disappointed and dying christians. Many are angry with God and people but will not be honest with themselves, others or God and live lives of quiet desperation. They love God but look at the world, its prosperity, they see the wicked succeeding while they are seeking to live righteous lives and still struggle to pay bills(even when they work dilligently and wisely). Many are angry at… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on September 22, 2009 at 5:43pm — 1 Comment

America is under the judgement of God. Right now!

Many people want to kick Jeremiah Wright under the bus. We must be prayerful and careful before we do that. Although I don't agree with some of his ways of doing things, that does not mean that He was wrong when he said that, "The chickens have come home to roost"...If you look at the bible, God always used other nations to bring Israel back into a place of repentance and dependency upon him when Israel began to forget who God is, what He had done and what He had promise. If God did that to… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on September 17, 2009 at 1:51pm — 2 Comments

Do you have a 30/12 plan?

You may ask what is a 30/12 plan? A 30/12 plan is a strategy that will help you to focus upon those things that you must acheive within a 30 day period. This will give you 12 strategic points, days during the year to have maximixed your life and hopefully minimized your mess.

Example of 30/12 plan

1. At the end of each 30 day period, I will throw away anything that I am not using, will not use and have no pertinent need of. This will help you to keep order.

2.I… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on September 16, 2009 at 8:36am — 1 Comment

Racism in America and in the Church

Here is a response to a discussion on Morning Joe on MSNBC.

Re: Joe Wilson

"As a pastor, I try to honestly and sincerely treat all people with respect and as valuable. I however, beleive that the Joe Wilson statement, "You lie!" in the place and forum that it was said is indicative of the racist spirit of those in the country and especially the south. I am from NC and have lived in different parts of the country, although there are truly good people of all races, I think… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on September 14, 2009 at 8:00am — 16 Comments

Are you living up to your God potential?

First, none of us is God but God has ordained that we walk like God in the earth (Genesis 1:26-28). Are you walking in the true and full spiritual authority that God has called us to? Are you doing the things that will ensure personal and constant growth and success in the Kingdom of God? We all know that the church is definitely not walking in its true Kingdom authority in the earth. How can we get the church going and growing where it walks in great spiritual pwer and authority in the earth?… Continue

Added by Pastor Michael Samuels on September 10, 2009 at 9:10am — 1 Comment

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