It’s TIme to Grow Up in Christ

7-23-2023
Sunday Morning
Pastor Gloria
 
Mark 4:35-41 Let us go across to the other side.  Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?
Be in unity in the Spirit, be in unity with one another, unity as a nation.  Let the Word of God be your anchor.  God needs us to be united.
Mark 1:27-28
Luke 5:9, 13
He is the god of Now. Swift. Strenuous. Quick- has compassion, Love. He hears us when we pray. (Call on His name) He will help straightway- immediately, forthwith)
Acts 27:9-31 Paul in a storm. (Word from God 22-26) When the storm came He instructed them. Taught them the secrets of the Kingdom. He took them into the storm.
1. They ignored Paul and kept sailing.
2. But not for long.
3. When neither sun nor stars for may days.
4. When things start getting really bad, that’s your moment (if you will only listen to the voice of God and the voice of Reason.
Ps.91:1 You’re going to make it.
It’s time to grow up. Sometimes He takes everything you depend on from  you. 
If you call yourself a child of God, It is time.
Why are you afraid? God is with you and will keep you.  Peace, be still.
God gave you power. Stand , get strong.  Withstand every fiery dart.
What else do you need, says the Lord? Get up NOW and be the church says the Lord.
Stand up and dedicate yourself. Jesus is the only saviour! God holds your tomorrow.  He’s gathering the church of Jesus.
Col 1:28-29 7 things to help you grow up into Christ
1. Be united with Christ.
2. Have a mature relationship with Christ, not a crybaby.
3. Trust Him in all things in  our lives.
4.  Worship Him, being thankful because of who He is to each one of us-we are Christians.
5. Live to love and obey His every desire in our lives.
6. Proclaim Christ in order that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
7. Time to listen when God speaks to your heart.
 
 


When The Spirit Leads

7-16-2023
Sunday Morning
Pastor Gloria
 
Romans 8:1-7 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. We cannot please God unless we are being lead by the Spirit.
We try to tell God what we want.  There is a time and a season for the blessings of God.
Don’t let the devil keep you down. God has done what the law could not do.  Wait on God. Set your mind on things above, not things of the flesh.  Set your mind on the Spirit.  It is life and peace. The flesh is hostile and does not submit to the will of God.  Those in the flesh cannot please God.
Romans 8:12-17 So then, brothers, we are debtors.
Revelation Revealed.
Romans 10:17-18 But have you not heard? 
Romans 10: 6-10 Faith grows as we pursue the things of God through the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
1Peter 2:2 Put away all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy and slander.
Faith must be exercised.  Talk faith, live in faith.
Romans 8:1-4, Romans 8:14
6 Things the Spirit Requires
1)The Spirit calls out to your heart. 2 cor; 3:6
2) Why? Because there is life in the Spirit.
3) Benefits-an advantage or profit.Gained from following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 1 Peter 4:10-11
4)We carry the keys to the Kingdom. God invested in our hearts and minds. Matt 16:19
5) We have a heavenly mind set because of waiting on the Spirit Romans 8:5-8
Col 3:14
6) We become oracles of the Living God through the power of the Holy Spirit(invested in by the Blood of the Lamb of God-free fromsin to follow the Holy Spirit.
All hail the power of Jesus Name.  Praise and Glory forever and ever.


Spirit Lead, Heaven Fed

7-9-2023
Pastor Gloria
Sunday Morning
 
How to be lead by the Spirit.
Rev 7:16,17 A place called Heaven.God wants you do know the benefits of God right now.
Isaiah 49:10 A place called Earth.Sometimes it is hard, but not so if Heaven is within us. Forget actions of people, listen to the Spirit. Don’t neglect the Holy Spirit.  You have to listen. You can’t walk with the Spirit and sit at the table with the devil.  Have a humble spirit.  Put away all malice. He wants to heal you from the inside out.
1 Peter 2:1-7   Verse 7 So the honor is for you who believe (Spirit will lead you all your life.)
1 Peter 1: 9-12 Receiving the end of your faith.  Look at the old testament saints. 
Look at verse 13- therefore, preparing your minds for action.
Romans 13:12-14 the night is far spent, the day of the Lord is at hand. (Feed the Spirit and starve the flesh.)
How to be lead of the Spirit:
1.  Jesus as a man, was full ofl the Spirit and was lead by the Spirit.
2.  Power comes to the ones living close to the Holy Spirit.
Life in the Spirit
Romans 8:1-7 Verse 7 for the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.
verse 8-9 this is where the power is-living close to God and the Holy Spirit (please God.)
John 16:31-33 Jesus answered them. (Do you now believe?)
Romans 8:14-16 The Spirit (Holy Spirit who was to come was to guide- lead- feed  Spiritual things coming from the father-Jesus-Spirit.)
Phil 2:1-4 1. Stay full of the Holy Spirit, 2. Power comes from living close to the Spirit
3. Everyday listening, open to the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God and fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit be with you all.


God The Father

6-18-23
Sunday Morning
Father’s Day
Pastor Gloria
 
Isaiah 46:8-11 God said I am God and there is none like me.  I will accomplish all my purpose.
Exodus 11: 6-8, 9 Then the Lord said to Moses, Pharoah will not listen to you, that my wonders my be multiplied in the land of Eygpt.
Exodus 12:1-4 New Beginning, He talks about fathers and their household. His Council will stand because He declares it so.  He declares His foreknowledge.
God knows the future because He plans the future for His purpose not ours. He said I will accomplish all my purpose.
We all have a choice to make.
Who is God to you?
God is from all eternal.  Ever increasing joy,love and peace.  Mercy to all who receive Him as God the father, the son and God the Holy Spirit. 
We believe God upholds and governs all things.
Galaxies-forces of nature.  He has unconditional love. Love, free grace through His son Jesus Christ.  When you see the Love of the Father-Son
Proverbs 16: 1-9 Exodus 34:6-8
Ten things a Dad needs to do:
1. Be your children’s first teacher. Proverbs 22:6
2. Dads need to exemplify a good life. 2 Cor 3:2
3. Provide for your family. 1 Tim 5:8
4. Good fathers will discipline their children in  love. Prov. 13:24
5. Dads spend time with your children. Deut. 6:6-9
6. Compassion is a Dad’s characteristic. PS 103:13
7.  Put your money where your mouth is. James 1:22
8. Don’t provoke your children Eph. 6:4
9. Fathers let your children hear you pray. Luke 15: 20-24
10.  Never ever give up on your children. 1 Chron 29:19
 


Buying Back the TIme

6-11-2023
Sunday Morning
Pastor Gloria
 
John 10:10 The theif comes only to kill, steal and destroy.  It is time to buy back the time.  God wants to bring back everything back that was stolen from you.  Time for the church to take back everything the devil has stolen.  
Your days are numbered.  Time is limited.  Jesus has already paid the price.  The church needs to be a threat to the devil. Those willing to surrender.
Psalm 13:16 Time is a gift from GOd.
Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time.  Live in constant awareness to make the most of our time count for good.  Look carefully how you walk.
Titus 3:8 Be diligent about doing good.  His mercy endureth forever.  Don’t put God 2nd.  Bring glory to the kingdom.
Ephesians 5:15-18 Be careful how you live.  The days are evil.
Proverbs 2:1-15 We overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21 Don’t be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good.
Our lives are full of hope and victory.  
John 9:4, Luke 4:43- 33 years on Earth, Jesus changed the world.
Mark 9:14 Live like we are dying.  Know your purpose in life.
1 Cor 3:12-15 Selfish-Carnal will burn up and blow away.
2 TIm 2:15 It is alright to ask God to show you and lead you.
James 4:14 Our earthly lives are quickly fading. 
Don’t give up on your Hope and Peace in God.
Psalm 102:3
Wake up and take back the time satan has stolen from you.
Let’s redeem back the time.


A Thankful Heart

5-28-23
Sunday Morning
Pastor Gloria
Sermon Notes
 
Psalm 118:24 O Give thanks unto the Lord for He is good.  Give all of who you are.  His steadfast love endures forever.  The battle is not yours but the Lord’s.
Be thankful. Thank the people around you.
Colossians 4:2  Continue, steadfast. Being watchful.  The Lord goes before you. His will is better . Have a thankful heart. Many problems you can’t solve.  See who needs prayer.  Be thankful.
Our nation has forgotten to be thankful.  Sing glad songs of all God has done for you.  When you are going through hard times, praise the Lord.
Psalm 89: 15-16, Psalm 118:15
Our delight is in the Lord. Put Him first.  Learn to be thankful for what you have.  Time to be thankful
Correct children in Love.
If God is discipling you, there is a reason for it. My delight is in the Lord.
1) How to have a heart of gratefulness-walk in faith.
2) Luke 17:12-19 We must learn to become praisers.  (That is a ministry in itself) Psalm 30:1-13  When you become unthankful, God will take it from you.  
I praised You and You healed me.
3) 1 Thessalonions 5:18 In everything give thanks for this is GOd’s will for you.
4) Gratitude-refers to the ability to give thanks for the things you have been blessed with (Job, house, car,etc.) This is the abundance of God’s blessings.
5) Thanksgiving is gratitude for God’s love and peace. Gratitude can turn a negative situation around.
Challenging times will come to every life.
Job 1:20-21 (but he praised God)
David was no stranger to hard times.
Psalm 142:1-2
Moses Exodus 15:25 (the people blamed Moses . After that they came to Elim where there were 12 springs and 70 palm trees.
Peter-the same challenging test (Hard Times)
Mark 14:26-31  John 21:15-25
Look at verse 72
God is our guide through hard times. 
We are inspired, comforted, always thankful he brought us out in total victory. 
Church, it is time to be thankful.  Let’s praise the Lord!


R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Blog
Gail Ruth
 
Respect, like Love, is not based on a feeling.  It is a choice. And, it is a choice that God wants us to make.
1 Peter 2:17 Respect everyone, and love the family of believers.
What choices are you making? Are you waiting to “feel like it?” before showing respect and love to others? Or are you willing to  love and respect because “God said so?”
What is respect?  One definition is- showing due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights or traditions of others.
Do you feel you must agree with someone to respect them? Evidently that’s not what God had in mind when He said, “Show respect to everyone.”  It is a choice.  A choice that sets the believer aprt from the unbeliever.


If Any Man be in Christ

Sunday Morning
May 9, 2023
Pastor Phil
 
2 Cor. 5:17-19 If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation, behold all things become new.
Change is difficult.  We can change only by the power of God.  When we are in Christ, we have a new life and a new ministry, the ministry of reconcilliation.  We are to tell others, on behalf of Christ, how to receive this change.
God has chosen you to be part of the process.  You can’t change other people. c
Change comes only by the power of the Holy Spirit, but, God works through us when others see peace, joy, etc.
Present Christ to everyone.  There is power in the declaration of the gospel, through your personal experience with Jesus.  All things become new.  Share your experience.  Share your testimony.  It brings them hope.  People need to know that there is hope-and His name is JESUS.  We are His servants.  There is no plan B. Tell people about Jesus.  Let them see the peace, love and hope. 
With this change the spiritual man comes to life and we recieve the mind of Christ.  We find purpose. Go into ALL the world.  Everyone is a candidate for this change.  Luke 9:1-7 Example:  Zacheus was a tax collector- hated by the Jews and the Romans.  He used an unjust balance and put part of what he collected into his own pocket-he was a thief. BUT, Zacheus wanted to see Jesus and he was desperate to be seen by Jesus.
Only believe, don’t listen to bad reports.  You have the ministry of reconcilliation-share your testimony.


Testimony-Be specific

5-8-23
 
I just received this testimony from my cousin.
I sent her my confessions for healing and this was her reply.
 
I loved how specific they were.  Great job remembering that God made us and is concerned about everything that concerns us.  I shared with my Sunday School Class that when we lived in our first house in Mobile, we needed some dirt to fill in some really low spots in the back yard.  We couldn’t afford dirt. So I prayed for dirt. Not long after our developer started an addtion to our development. They were hauling away dirt.  I asked if I could have a small truck load.  They were happy to dump it.  Matt was gone, so the boys, Richard and I got buckets and the recycling bins and started moving it.  Had to work quickly before a storm came and washed it away.  That’s my story about how God gives us even the smallest desires of our hearts.


Embracing the Word

4/9/23
Sermon Notes
Easter Morning
Pastor Gloria
 
John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word…
Psalm 63:8 David talking. My soul clings to you. Your right hand upholds me. 
Embrace the Word.  The Word of God is powerful. One word from God and people are made whole. God walks through the world with you. He is our manna. Quit
worrying, God is in charge.
People need to repent or they will go to judgement.  My soul clings to God. In the last day, God will pour out His Spirit. It is the last days.  God’s Word is good forever and ever.  Your children will stand and call Him Lord.
Deut. 11:22
2Tim 3: 16,17  All scripture breathed out by God. The Bible is God Himself. That the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.  Life and death is in God’s hands. God carries His people home. Devil has no part in our death. Embrace the Word and you are embracing Him.
2 Peter 1:18-21  We are equipped to do good work. The Word of the Lord remains forever.  When you run from God you are running from the contract from God.  I’ll take care of you and your children and your children’s children. The devil wants to take you out.  Embrace the Word.
Matt 24:34-35 When God says it’s finished, it’s finished. The Word will not pass away.
Isa: 55:10-13 God’s Word will never change. Seek him while He may be found.  Call upon Him while He is near.  God can’t give you revelation if you don’t read.  The Word shall not return void. People full of the Word are happy people. Embrace the Word!
Heb. 4:12
Jer 23:29 Purify our words. Don’t deceive yourself. Love everyone. Embrace the Word. God’s Word is true. Is not my word like fire? Declares the Lord. And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
Psalm 1:2-3 ….But his delight is in the law of the Lord and on His law, he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit in season and its leaf does not wither.  In all that he does, he prospers.
Hos 4:6 …People are destroyed by lack of knowledge.  We’ve been called as kings and priests forever. Because you have rejected the Word–you will be rejected.  If you forget the Word, He will forget your children. You bring a curse on your children.
Matt 22:29 You are wrong if you don’t know scriptures. Ps 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect- making wise the peopl.e.
 
 


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