Get Your Mind Right A Hip Hop song that came out in 2015 was one that indoctrinated the phrase to “get my mind right”. The song talked about the various
Ruling vs. Leading There are many so-called or self-designated leaders out there. People want the honor of being a leader and may not have the giftedness or vision that
Let Go and Let God I don’t know why it is that we choose to debate and argue with people about God. First of all, it is not our
Made to Listen This scripture has traditionally been interpreted to mean LISTEN. It is true that we need to listen to or heed the Word of God as it
Don’t Get It Twisted In this life we will be presented with may opportunities to pledge our allegiance to principalities and powers that present themselves to be just as
It Ain’t Real The impatience or intolerance of God not being physical and visibly present is a pervasive malady with humanity, and God knew that. He created us with
It’s All In His Name There is power in the name of the Lord, Jesus! There is power in the name of Jehovah! This power is one that evokes
Go To Church I must admit that I have missed the mark for most of my life! I have misread this scripture and left myself open to falling short
Stealing is Wrong!!! Stealing is wrong. Don’t take it if it is not yours. What if I want it really badly and will do anything to have it? Stealing
It Ain’t True I believe the most difficult sin for me since childhood has been lying. I will be transparent to say that it is mainly because it is
It Ain’t Yours Taking something into your possession when it is not yours in the first place has repercussions that extend beyond just moral contamination. Fact is that you
Other People’s Property (OPP) I used to think that this was another one of those easy commandments that I could and would never break. However, when I became a
What Can You Kill? This commandment is seen as simply avoiding murdering another person. Although a broken and challenged commandment for some, it is oftentimes upheld in the context
Giving and Money Giving has always been a sensitive topic in the black church in America. When people don’t have much, to give is to “give up”. To give
Something’s Gotta GIVE Giving is a sensitive subject when you get to the church culture for believers. There has been so much manipulation, deception and greed that has infiltrated the
And He Opened His Mouth When I was growing up, I would hang out around my granddaddy all the time. He was an iconic figure in my life. I
Faith Needs Works The Book of James documents a fundamental truth and principle that grounds the presence, positioning and essential value of the believer. What do I mean when I
I Wanna Be Right! This scripture in 1Kings piqued my interest in its application and recognition of manhood. Wherever you go, show yourself as a man through the strength that
Breaking and Making I remember when I was growing up we used to hear the following things in reference to our getting a spanking or whooping, “This is gonna hurt
The Table Is Prepared Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over The 5th verse of
Universal vs. Institutional Church What is the church? I have studied and lived and talked and read and searched to learn and embrace what the church truly is. It is
Pucker Up! How are we to greet all the brethren with a holy kiss? Could this be literal? I don’t think so. In this day and age there is
The Only Judge Growing up in the deep south, you learn at a very early age that all people are not the same. There are different criteria on which people
No One Is Above The Law No one is above the law. There is so much that a human being can do in this life. Through the abilities of the
It’s Bigger Than Just ME! “Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from Heaven above with wisdom, power and love. Our God is an awesome God!!!” I have always
No Earthly Good The problem with a lot of Christians is that they are either too LOW or too HIGH to be of any value to other people or to
We Gotta Give The life of the believer is not just praise and worship 24/7! This may surprise some people who think that the life of the believer is all
Give In In my life I have suffered more from my own doings than those of the “enemy”. That may be surprising to read but it is true. So often
Don’t Give Up Romans 7:25 is a testimony of the struggle that every human being goes through when they come to the realization and/or acceptance of the Word of God
Church vs. Truth Why do we go to church on Sunday instead of Saturday? Why do we give offerings even after being in the New Testament dispensation of Grace? These
It Is My Issue This scripture presents the proverbial straw for many believers. Think about it… We are supposed to obey the law. We are supposed to love and pray
Stay In Your Lane! Thank God that I don’t have to do everything! I have a defined lane in which God wants me to live, walk and serve. With every
I Know My Role I thank my God that He makes my commitment… S.M.A.R.T. God makes my commitment SPECIFIC. God has a specific purpose for my presence and positioning. God
Text: Ezekiel 3:22-27: 22 And the hand of the LORD was there upon me; and he said unto me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk
Text: Isaiah 52:7: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that
Text: Joshua 24:15: And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4: 1: Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the
Text: Acts 3:1-8: 1: Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2: And a certain man lame from
Text: 1Chronicles 15:24: And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nathaneal, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God:
Text: Philippians 3:9-14: 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the
Scripture: 2Corinthians 9:6-8: 6: But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7: Every man according as
Text: Ruth 3:1-6: 1 Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? 2
Text: Psalms 23:1-6: 1: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still
Text: Proverbs 3:9: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: Theme: How To Give Introduction: The Book of Proverbs is one
Text: Acts 3:1-8: 1: Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2: And a certain man lame
Text: Isaiah 6:1-8: 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2
Text: Joshua 4:19-22: 19 And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho. 20
Text: Matthew 10:12-16 (also Mark 6:11, Luke 9:5): 12 And when ye come into an house, salute it. 13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon
Text: Romans 12:1: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Text: Philemon 1:18: If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; Theme: Put It On My Tab Introduction: Epistle of Philemon –
The Third Chapter of the First Letter by Paul to Timothy God primes the preacher for the work of the ministry. However, first of all, there is a need for
Thank God For My Mama! When I turned twelve years old, I was in the kitchen watching my grandmama cook as I always did. She looked at me and said,
Text: Genesis 22:1-14: 1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. 2
Text: Luke 2:45-49: 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found
Text: Psalms 1:1-3: 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat
Text: Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery. Hebrews 13:4: Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Theme: Affair-Proofing
Scripture: Luke 20:35-38: 35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given to marriage: 36 Neither
Scripture: Romans 8:14-17: 14: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of
Text: John 21:20-22: 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that
Text: 2Peter 1:10: “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:” Theme: (Rev.) Making
God Called Me We cannot take this calling of God to the Gospel of Jesus, the Christ, lightly! Self-perception and spiritual self-esteem are critical to this journey and effort.
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