The Church of Ephesus Working hard for the Lord, enduring the His sake, executing church discipline, being discerning, and not burning out, does not fully satisfy the Lord. The Ephesus church did all that, but they lost their first love, and Jesus pointed that out. Ministry for Jesus without intimacy with Jesus, is an incomplete… [Read more…]
August 6, 2009
1. TO HEAR FROM GOD, WE MUST HAVE FAITH THAT IT WILL HAPPEN One of the greatest deceptions that Satan is spreading among God’s children is that they are not worthy enough to hear from God. Many Christians can probably name one person that they believe hears from God. However, when it comes to them… [Read more…]
June 24, 2009
Is God quick to spit? “So because you are lukewarm, neither hot or cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3:16) The lukewarm in the church will be spit out of the mouth of God. Some of you might be thinking, “Wow, God is so mean!” Others of you might be thinking, “God… [Read more…]
June 2, 2009
God doesn’t need to get Himself ready for intimacy with us. He doesn’t have to talk Himself into giving us His glorious presence. He doesn’t have to psych Himself into blessing us. He doesn’t even need to be buttered up or butt kissed. He definitely loves us. He’s made provision for real intimacy with… [Read more…]
April 9, 2009
Daniel was a man of PURITY! Unwilling to be contaminated Daniel was unwilling to defile himself with the defiled things of the world (Daniel 1:8). Some might think Daniel was so religious and uptight that he didn’t enjoy life, and he only enjoyed his prayer sessions. Did Daniel enjoy the filth of the world? No.… [Read more…]
March 26, 2009
“Not lacking behind in diligence, fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord” (Romans 12:11) Diligence refers to consistent discipline. Fervent refers to being passionate. What the Lord showed me this morning is that those two always go together. Fervor brings Diligence A real passionate person will have consistent discipline. A person who is really fervent in… [Read more…]
March 25, 2009
There are two fires that I want to talk about. Both are powerful! Both are contagious! Both are desiring to consume you and me! It’s the fire of LUST and the fire of the HOLY SPIRIT. “Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned?” (Proverbs 6:27-28). This… [Read more…]
March 22, 2009
1. Solomon started with the Sacrifice of Praise! Solomon was a worshipper. He offered 1000 sacrifices to the Lord. Imagine that? He killed many animals and spent much time and energy offering a sacrifice to God. Today, we don’t make God a BBQ lamb, but we still offer sacrifices. We offer the sacrifice of praise.… [Read more…]
February 15, 2009
The way to a powerful spiritual life is not trying, but dying. Huh? I believe that Christians should not be lazy, and we should pursue God with all of our might. But, I’m saying trying alone is limited! When I am trying, my limited, sinful flesh is making it’s impossible attempts at holiness. How can… [Read more…]
February 2, 2009
Things to consider before you sin: 1. Sin hardens and deceives our hearts. “ But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” (Hebrews 3:13) Some might think: ”who cares if I sin, because I’m already “saved” all I have to do is… [Read more…]
October 19, 2009
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