Wednesday, April 9, 2014
YES!!!
Every BELIEVER should realize that no matter what his employment is, it is only PAYING his EXPENSES to be an AMBASSADOR for the Lord Jesus Christ. ~ James A. Stewart
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
NO GRAY AREAS!
Addicts rationalize sin. And eventually, sin becomes everything in their lives, which means they rationalize away who they are. If we’re all honest with ourselves, we would see that, like the addict, we like the “gray” area far too much. We want to push the boundaries in the name of freedom, rationality, or cultural appeal.
Christ followers are meant to be a good smell to the world of God’s work and goodness, and it’s impossible for them to do this if they are not living in His “light.” Corruption infects everyone affiliated with it. We are meant to bring the light into the darkness, not become part of the darkness. Interacting with culture and those who don’t believe is not the same as becoming one with culture and those who don’t believe. ~ John D. Barry
Christ followers are meant to be a good smell to the world of God’s work and goodness, and it’s impossible for them to do this if they are not living in His “light.” Corruption infects everyone affiliated with it. We are meant to bring the light into the darkness, not become part of the darkness. Interacting with culture and those who don’t believe is not the same as becoming one with culture and those who don’t believe. ~ John D. Barry
Are You Drawn?
The reason no one can come to Jesus (John 6:44) is that it is not our nature to come. It is our nature, and therefore our will, to flee from Christ, not come to him. The fact is, and a sad fact at that, we do not want to come.
We are delighted not to come. We willingly and freely and voluntarily choose to stay in our sin and unbelief, because we find nothing at all in Jesus that is alluring, appealing, truthful, or in any way an improvement on what we already are and have on our own. Were we ever to come to the point of wanting to come to Christ for life, we could do so. Indeed, Jesus says we most assuredly will (John 6:37)!
But such “wanting,” such “coming,” is not of our own making. It is of God. It is of the Father who in eternity past “gave” us to the Son and now in time “draws” us to faith. Simply put, no one, of himself or herself, wants to be saved. But whoever, by God’s power, is made willing shall be saved!
~ Sam Storms
We are delighted not to come. We willingly and freely and voluntarily choose to stay in our sin and unbelief, because we find nothing at all in Jesus that is alluring, appealing, truthful, or in any way an improvement on what we already are and have on our own. Were we ever to come to the point of wanting to come to Christ for life, we could do so. Indeed, Jesus says we most assuredly will (John 6:37)!
But such “wanting,” such “coming,” is not of our own making. It is of God. It is of the Father who in eternity past “gave” us to the Son and now in time “draws” us to faith. Simply put, no one, of himself or herself, wants to be saved. But whoever, by God’s power, is made willing shall be saved!
~ Sam Storms
Monday, April 7, 2014
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
One Night Revival Effort At Bella Vista Baptist Church
Carol Preskitt-Clemons said: I was blessed to have the two most important men in my life with me tonight, Cochise! And I have been praying hard for the Lord to move in our lives. And you sure brought the house down with your message!! What a blessing to witness all those folks on their knees praying for their children's salvation!! YOU ROCKED IT TONIGHT!
Carol Preskitt-Clemons said: What a powerful and moving message you preached tonight Pastor! What a blessing it was for my family!! You lit a fire in that little church tonight! It brought tears to my eyes to see the spirit move in the house of God!! Amen and AMEN!!!
If I could just preach one revival a month, the Lord could finance us that place we need for ministry through that method, and it would be earned and not a hand out...............would you agree with us on this? One revival a month!
The ALTAR was full and over flowing tonight in that old Baptist Church, that's right in the Baptist Church.....................why? Because they want revival!!! when I see 80 year olds kneeling and praying at the altar........weeping and praying for the souls of their children, grand children and great grand children............I know God showed up!
What a powerful and moving message you preached tonight Pastor! What a blessing it was for my family!! You lit a fire in that little church tonight! It brought tears to my eyes to see the spirit move in the house of God!! Amen and AMEN!!!
Wow! I really felt the Holy Spirit move in me tonight. I would like to take ya out to lunch soon and talk. I have some things to say to you that I won't get into now. Just let me know when would be good for you. Thank You Brother. Look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you so much for a great message tonight! It's been a long time since I have heard preaching like that! May God Bless and Keep You and Your Family in His Care!
Hay I am the guy that told you about the wreck on I-64. That was a great message tonight. Wishing you the best on finding a ride for you wife.
I will check your page...it was good seeing you tonight Brother. You were right on point tonight...definitely carried the spirit with you, and I needed it. Thanks
Carol Preskitt-Clemons said: What a powerful and moving message you preached tonight Pastor! What a blessing it was for my family!! You lit a fire in that little church tonight! It brought tears to my eyes to see the spirit move in the house of God!! Amen and AMEN!!!
If I could just preach one revival a month, the Lord could finance us that place we need for ministry through that method, and it would be earned and not a hand out...............would you agree with us on this? One revival a month!
The ALTAR was full and over flowing tonight in that old Baptist Church, that's right in the Baptist Church.....................why? Because they want revival!!! when I see 80 year olds kneeling and praying at the altar........weeping and praying for the souls of their children, grand children and great grand children............I know God showed up!
What a powerful and moving message you preached tonight Pastor! What a blessing it was for my family!! You lit a fire in that little church tonight! It brought tears to my eyes to see the spirit move in the house of God!! Amen and AMEN!!!
Wow! I really felt the Holy Spirit move in me tonight. I would like to take ya out to lunch soon and talk. I have some things to say to you that I won't get into now. Just let me know when would be good for you. Thank You Brother. Look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you so much for a great message tonight! It's been a long time since I have heard preaching like that! May God Bless and Keep You and Your Family in His Care!
Hay I am the guy that told you about the wreck on I-64. That was a great message tonight. Wishing you the best on finding a ride for you wife.
I will check your page...it was good seeing you tonight Brother. You were right on point tonight...definitely carried the spirit with you, and I needed it. Thanks
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