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Who Am I? Who Are You? | posted: 5/9/2008 at 7:48:50 AM |
I am / You Are:
Matthew-the salt of the earth, the light of the world.
John-a child of God, a part of the true vine, a friend of Christ, Chosen & Appointed to bear fruit.
Romans-a slave of righteousness, enslaved to God, a Son of God, a joint heir sharing His inheritance.
I Cor - a temple, united to the Lord, a member of Christ's body
2 Cor - a new creation, reconciled.
Galatians - one in Christ, an heir of God
Ephesians - a saint, God's workmanship, a fellow citizen, a prisoner of Christ, righteous & holy
Phil- a citizen of heaven
Colosians - hidden with Christ in God, an expression of the life of Christ, dearly loved
I Thes - a son of light
Hebrews - a holy partaker of a heavenly calling
I Peter - one of God's living stones, a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, an alien and stranger to this world, an enemy of the devil
I John - a child of God, born of God & the evil one cannot touch me
Be encouraged today.
JSG
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Pastoral Epistles | posted: 5/8/2008 at 5:24:39 PM |
Paul told young Timothy some of the greatest and wisest truths ever given from an elder to a younger man of the gospel. I'm appreciative, beyond words, for the many "elders" who have spoken into my life throughout the years. At the time you are hearing a word of advice, or watching a scenario unfold, or listening attentively to a word spoken to you, too often "we" do not realize how impacting that moment very well may be for our lives or our futures... or how even that particular person will someday "down the road" be such a vital part of your life..or will have played such a vital part" in your life then.
I encourage you to listen well, hear clearly, respond wisely, take notes attentively, respect always, and learn from even the slightest of situations, teachers, or instructions. One never knows what their future will unfold from the Lord and how it will all come back to be played out in the recordings of life.
Well, enough of that.
Paul said: (I Tim 4) Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but...in so, set an example. Paul said: Do not neglect your gift... (Too many of us try to focus on things that we're not gifted to do. Spend your time and energy on things God has designed you for. And, raise up others to fill in the other gaps.) Paul said: (I Tim 6) Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Those are each sermons within themselves for our lives. Paul said: (II Tim 2) Don't have anything to do with foolishness and stupid arguments, because they produce quarrels. (Sounds like he had been around the block a few times himself and understood practical ministry.) Paul said: those who oppose you - gently instruct. Paul said: (II Tim 4) Preach the Word; by being prepared in season and out of season; correcting, rebuking, and ...encouraging. (There's a balance to shepherding people/pastoring His flock/serving His Church).
I'll close with this today. Men and Women of God, allow me to offer you some words of exhortation.
1. Be a man/woman of integrity. Without character, you have no ministry.
2. Be a man/woman of prayer. Intercede for your family, church, the lost, and for your city.
3. Be a servant. Lead by ...serving.
4. Do the work of an evangelist. While it is trut that God has called you to be a pastor, you must not overlook the work of evangelism. A lost world demands it.
JSG
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The Righteous... | posted: 5/5/2008 at 6:57:53 AM |
Have you ever thought about the rewards of simply being...righteous? Or, on the other hand...have you ever realized the opposite...the gamble one risks of not being righteous?
Psalms 112 is a wonderful lesson on the blessings of the Righteous. Hear from this single Psalm His promises to those who live truly righteous. The spirit of man knows right from wrong. It's doing it that seems to be problem today, both without and ... within...the church.
1. His children shall be mighty on the earth (v2)
2. They shall be blessed (v2)
3. They shall be wealthy (v3,9)
4. They shall be eternally righteous (3,9)
5. He shall have light in darkness (v4)
6. He is gracious (v4)
7. He is full of compassion (v4)
8. He is righteous (v4)
9. He shows favor (v5)
10. He guides his own affairs with discretion (v5)
11. He shall not be moved eternally (v6)
12. He shall be remembered forever (v6)
13. He shall not fear evil news (v7)
14. His heart is fixed on God (v7)
15. He trusts in God (v7)
16. His heart is established (v8)
17. He shall not fear evil (v8)
18. He shall see his enemies defeated (v8)
19. He is generous (v9)
20. He is merciful and good (v9)
21. His horn shall be exalted (v9)
Be encouraged.
JSG
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Every Place... | posted: 5/2/2008 at 12:01:16 PM |
Every Place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given you, as I said unto Moses.
There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee; I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Be strong and of a good courage; for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Only be thou strong and very courageous to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded thee; turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous and then thou shalt have good success.
Have I not commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee withersoever thou goest.
Joshua, Chapter 1
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Maxwell's -How To Care For 7 People | posted: 4/27/2008 at 9:25:05 AM |
Here's something I learned years ago. I've tried to follow it as well as I could; some days/weeks I've done better than others, but...I truly found it to be a power boost and a genuine and simple way to care for and reach out to people.
I encourge pastors, youth pastors, children's pastors, outreach pastors, seniors pastors, singles pastors, even administrative pastors/workers...to follow these simple steps. Regardless of how busy your ministry or life has become, you can do this...
How To Care For Seven People In An Hour And A Half
1 HOUR: Intentially spend one hour with one person
Encourage and praise them
Do not conduct church business
15 MIN: Make 3 five-minute phone calls to three people
Encourage and praise them
Tell them you simply called to tell them you were thinking about them
15 MIN: Write three short notes to three people
Four "S's" of Note Writing
1. They are sincere
2. They are short
3. They are specific
4. They are spontaneous
Encourage and praise them.
Handwritten, just two or three sentences telling them what you appreciate about them.
Norman Vincent Peale - "The Power of a Note" -
"To build others up because there are too many people in the demolition business today."
JSG
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Ordination Service | posted: 4/23/2008 at 11:26:33 PM |
In the Wednesday evening service of the 74th KY DIST COUNCIL in session at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville, seven preachers were Ordained to the Assemblies of God full-gospel ministry. They are:
Rev. Patsy Dennis, Children's Pastor at King's Way Assembly of God, Versailles, and Ky Dist Children's Dept Director.
Rev. Rhonda Fields, co-pastor with her husband at Christ Community Church in Williamstown, Ky.
Rev's Doug and wife, Debbie Kessinger, Evangelists
Rev. Tim Nichols, Youth Pastor, Lakeside Worship Center, Elizabethtown, Ky
Rev. Thomas Schaefer, Staff Associate at Evangel World Prayer Center, Louisville, Ky
Rev. Nathan Schroeder, Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship, Shepherdsville, Ky.
The evening message by Supt Joe Girdler was titled " The Double Portion Will Cost More " ... challenging preachers and pastors to a higher standard and a deeper walk toward God's manifest presence in our lives, ministries, and churches.
JSG
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Ky District Council -Ray Berryhill | posted: 4/23/2008 at 2:49:22 PM |
Last evening and this morning the Kentucky Assemblies of God District Council were blessed by the preaching and prophetic ministry of Pastor Ray Berryhill, Chicago, Illionois. A Pentecostal outpouring fell upon the large crowd during the Tuesday evening service as Bro Berryhill preached the power of the cross and the power of Pentecost. Altars filled and many fell out in the Spirit as Bro Berryhill tirelessly weaved himself in and out of the crowd praying for one after another. One parishoner reported, "it was a breaking point for me... truly, a breaking point!"
Our elder ministers remembered times of old when Pentecost fell in services, while many younger ministers or constituents may have never been in a service like that in their entire lives. It was a powerful time in the manifest presence of the Lord.
JSG
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