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Tag: Blessed

Anointed to Shine

Anointed to Shine!

Anointed to Shine Read 2 Corinthians 3:17 In the Old Testament, there are many powerful examples of the Holy Spirit working through people to show His might. For example, the Holy Spirit walked in the furnace with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, protecting every hair on their heads as their lives were threatened. Another example is…

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My God is Bigger 12-29-16

“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:20 I often find myself studying the depths of…

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The Savior of the World 12-22-16

“And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.’” Luke 1:46, 47 I often wonder if we, as Christians, overlook the significance with which Mary received the word given to her by the angel of the Lord.  It was with such fervor and joy that she received,…

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Plug into the Power of Prayer

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”   Mark 11:24 There is a popular saying in many circles today, “Get plugged in.”  It refers to our need or possible desire to connect with a group that will enable us to grow in…

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The Joy of the Lord 12-8-16

The Joy of the Lord “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”           John 10:10 The true joy of Jesus and His plan for our lives rarely resemble what we…

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Are you Listening to God?

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” Behold. It’s a word the Bible uses  hundreds of times in both the old and new testaments, yet many gloss over it, without much thought.  Luke 2:10 uses the word behold to introduce the…

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A Thanksgiving Prayer 11-24-16

“Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for mankind, for He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalm 107:8, 9 As we prepare for the holiday season, I just wanted to share my prayer for you and your family: Dear Heavenly Father, We…

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Something BIG is Coming 11-17-16

“Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance.” Psalm 89:15 There is great significance in Psalm 89:15.  It was the Psalm that the Israelites would sing to introduce the Feast of Trumpets every year.  The Feast of Trumpets marked the beginning of ten days…

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Out of Darkness 11-10-16

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9 We are living in a day and time when Christianity and what we believe is becoming so clouded…

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The Struggle With Sin 10-27-16

“For ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 The Bible tells us that ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, yet, many struggle with their sin, arguing that God cannot use someone so openly engaged in behaviors that are contradictory to His plan. Friend, as long…

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Go After Your Healing 10-20-16

“Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.” Matthew 15:26 In the fifteenth chapter of Matthew, we are taken to a time of great healing and miraculous wonders in history.  Jesus and His disciples were traveling from town to town, healing the sick, causing the lame to walk again, and preaching the gospel message. …

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Waiting for the Harvest 10-13-16

“But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.”  Mark 4:29 James 5:7 tells us to “Be patient, for the Lord is coming.”   We are also reminded that in the last days the Lord will pour out His Spirit.  Women will begin to boldly open their mouths and…

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Finding Lasting Joy 10-6-16

“Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.” Psalms 128:1 Did you ever wonder where true and lasting happiness comes from?  We have all been happy for a season or a time.  But circumstances, behaviors, and life in general have been known to zap our happiness right out from under…

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What Are You Looking For? 9-29-16

“For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”  Matthew 7:8 Have you ever noticed that when you lose something that wasn’t very valuable to you in the first place, you don’t go looking for it?  For instance, if you lost some loose…

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Where Are You Planted? 9-15-16

“He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:8 We are all planted someplace.  Just as the…

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The Journey 9-22-16

“For all flesh is as grass and all the glory of man as the flower of grass.  The grass withereth and the flower thereof falter away:  but the Word of the Lord endureth forever.” 1 Peter 1: 24-25 There are great analogies to be found in nature and in our walk with Christ.  I live…

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Faith That Can Move Mountains 9-8-16

  “There hath no temptation taken hold of you but such as is common to man. But God is faithful; He will not suffer you to be tempted beyond that which ye are able to bear, but with the temptation will also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”…

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In Times Like These 9-1-16

During the height of World War II, amidst the fear, anxiety, and unknown outcomes of war, a comforting hymn was written. Ruth Caye Jones, a busy housewife and mother of a soldier fighting for the freedoms we sometimes take for granted today, felt a direct inspiration from the Holy Spirit. She stopped her daily chores to quickly put…

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God Works in Hard Places 8-25-16

  “And he took one of the stones of that place and put it at his head, and he lay down in that place to sleep.”  Genesis 28:11 I am a firm believer that every word in the Bible has significance for us at some point in our lives.  I think God uses the stories…

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Stop Looking Back 8-18-16

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”                              …

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Take a Step Back in Time 8-11-16

One of my fondest memories growing up in a Pentecostal home is the Homecoming dinners that took place each year.  When I was a young boy, Homecoming Dinners were a regular occurrence, as common as Thanksgiving and Christmas filled with food and fellowship.  Distant relatives and friends would even travel the long route up from the mountains for the…

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Get the Word In! 8-4-16

“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.”  Psalm 19:7 Prayer.  It is the key to unlock the blessings of heaven, yet time and again, men and women approach me with one hurdle:  “I don’t know how to pray.”  Just the other day, as I was talking with a member of our church…

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Why I Want to Praise HIM 7-21-16

“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised.”  Psalm 48:1   I often preach the importance of praising God in all circumstances.  Not only is it Biblically sound, but praising God in everything creates an environment in my life where God can really work.  Psalm 48 is a glorious representation of just a few reasons…

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Where Else Can I Go? 7-14-16

“But Simon Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go?  You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68 Peter was keenly aware of what the Lord had to offer him and the other disciples.  Regardless of the times he doubted, nearly drowned, or denied Christ, he was still able to discern that Jesus…

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The Path of the Just 6-29-16

“The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.” Proverbs 4:18 The Bible has much to say about righteousness and the need for believers to strive for righteousness.  But where does the path of the righteous lead to?  Of course we are all taught that it…

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Mission Trip Chicken 7-7-16

Mission Trips Inspire Everything “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”             1 Peter 4:10 I love to cook and this is one of my most favored and requested recipes.  Whether it’s a church function…

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God’s Precious Promises 6-23-16

“Through these He has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.” 2 Peter 1:4 Sometimes, we need to be reminded of God’s promises of faithfulness and healing.  Recently, our nation and our…

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The Life I Now Live- 6-16-16

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live,                                                                                    …

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Trust God- 6/9/16

Struggles and turmoil in life cause many to question God and the direction He has chosen for their lives. Many  have experienced a season in life where we feel as though God doesn’t love us, or He cannot be trusted. Here is the truth regarding those two statements: God doesn’t love me: Unfortunately, you and…

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Preparing for Christ- 6/2/16

Psalm 67 is a beautiful picture of what God is preparing to do in the last days.  God will bless His people and let His face shine upon them.  God is preparing to pour out His blessing so He will be known in all nations.  Psalm 67 fervently reminds us, “Let all the people praise you.”…

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Revive Us Again 5/25/16

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt REVIVE me:                                                                                        …

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Why Do I Keep Going Back?- 5/19/16

What keeps us still longing to do the things of the past?   What keeps us stuck in the pit of our sin and shame?  The answer can be found tucked away in Ezekiel 36; a stony heart.  Better known as a “hard heart.”  We all know someone with a hard heart.  Maybe it’s us.  Thankfully,…

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I am a Witness Part 3-of 4 4/14/16

I am a Witness of A Changed World Did you know that ALL 204 of the founding fathers of this great nation claimed Christianity as their heritage?  Each one of these great men that signed the legal documents to seal and secure our independence believed that there was only one God and that Jesus, his…

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I am a Witness-Part 2 of 4 4/7/16

Part II I am a Witness of Jesus Christ  “But He was wounded for your transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 Are you a witness for Christ?  I have often been confronted with the task of proving…

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I am a Witness-Part 1 of 4 3/31/16

  Part I I am a Witness of The Word of God  Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”  Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you, but all who are listening to me today…

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Fight for your blessing 3/24/16

“But he said, ‘I will not let you go until you bless me.’” Genesis 32:26 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17.  All good things come from God.  If you experience things…

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