Category Archives: Advent

Happy Anniversary

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1 Corinthians 13:4

June  15th  marks the 10th  wedding anniversary for me and my wife, my best friend, my soulmate, and partner. We got married on the beach in Jamaica and it felt like we were truly standing under God in his paradise. Any nervousness was calmed by the soothing sounds of the ocean waves

Not many other scriptures define love as good as this one, love is sacrifice. Jesus showed us the ultimate display of love by laying down his life and not expecting anything in return. Love putting each other first and not focusing on our own selfish needs. These are great scriptures for all marriages.

It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:5-6

Words are powerful, they can either bless someone or curse someone, it’s important as a couple your building and supporting each other rather than tearing each other down. Couples need to realize there partner is human and is going to make mistakes, it’s important to forgive one another and not condemn each other.

One of the reasons I love Heidi is she’s very supportive of me and treats me with love and respect.  Remember as a couple you are one, so when you put down your spouse, your putting down yourself.

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 1 Corinthians 13:11

As God said in Genesis when man and women get married “Two become One Flesh”, this is important to realize you and your spouse are one now under God.  You are no longer living for yourself, all your decisions not only impact your life but your spouse’s life also.

Me and Heidi are a great team, we make decisions together because ultimately all decisions effect the family. This is part of having a mature and healthy relationship; secrets are cracks in the foundation of marriage.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

To have a successful marriage it must truly be built on love, but to build it on love we must first understand what love truly is. Love is everything describes in these scriptures kindness, patience, and sacrifice.

I’m proud to say our Marriage has been all of this and more.  I couldn’t have asked God for a better partner and soul mate, she is my crown from God.  And I pray everyone may read 1 Corinthians 13 and apply it to your marriages in Jesus Name Amen

The Gifts of The Holy Spirit

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Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 1 Corinthians 12:1-2

When Jesus ascended to Heaven he told Peter and the Church to wait for the Holy Spirit to come, and on the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit arrived and empowered Christians in the name of Jesus Christ.

One of the failures of the modern-day Church is the lack of teaching about the Holy Spirit, for this power was giving to us by God, and without it we are vulnerable and naive. But by the Holy Spirit comes the wisdom and power of God in Jesus name.

Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:3

The Spirit completes the Trinity, therefore only speaks truth that comes from God. Nobody who denies Jesus is filled with the Spirit for they are lying.  When you accept Jesus into your heart, you are welcoming the Holy Spirit to come also, which will provide you peace and knowledge.

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

God has uniquely made all of us with different talents and skills, we should use these talents to Glorify God and tell the world about his kingdom. Don’t compare yourself to others, everyone has there own path, and everyone has there own strengths. Build from each other and let the Spirit enhance your gifts.

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

The same Spirit that raised Jesus Christ from the dead is the same Spirit living in you. There is power, strength , wisdom, and healing in the name of Jesus thru the Holy  Spirit, but are you willing to accept him?

All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines. 1 Corinthians 12:11

Some have the power of healing, some have the power of prophecy, all of this comes from the same Holy Spirit from the same God in the name of Jesus. Welcome The Holy Spirit today and be elevated to a new spiritual level that demons will tremble at your sight in Jesus Name Amen

Flee From Idolatry

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Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 10:14-16

What is idolatry? In the dictionary it mean the worship of idols, extreme admiration, love , or reverence for something or someone.  We have a lot of idolatry in our society today ranging from people’s obsession with celebrities to people worshiping man-made objects.  As Jesus said where your treasure is your heart is also. What is your heart set on?

Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.  1 Corinthians 10:17

Satan wants to divide, but through Jesus were are all one.  Though separate, together we make up the body of Christ. Idolatry separates us, it makes your heart go astray from your life source. The blind lead the blind into the ditch.

Consider the people of Israel: Do not those who eat the sacrifices participate in the altar? Do I mean then that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons. 1 Corinthians 10:18-20

There is only one true God, the same God of Israel is the same God that rose Jesus Christ from the dead. Any other worship or idolatry is Satanic. Do all you do to the Glory of God and no one or nothing else.

You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons. 1 Corinthians 10:18-21

Pastor John Hagee says being a Christian is like being pregnant, you either are or you not. That pretty much sums it up, there is no such thing as a part time Christian. You are either serving The Lord or your serving something else.

Are we trying to arouse the Lord’s jealousy? Are we stronger than he? 1 Corinthians 10:22

Our God is a jealous God, he is your creator and Heavenly Father and wants you to be part of his Kingdom. Imagine your own child rejecting you and knowing there life will be headed to ruin and chaos.

Set your eyes on God not of this world, don’t obsess over senseless pleasures because they will only lead you off the narrow path to eternal life in Jesus Name Amen

The Last Days

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But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 1 Timothy 3:1

This is a simple but very powerful scripture, how would you describe the state of the world these days? Jesus described the days leading up to the tribulation as a women about to go into labor. Without Jesus it would be easy to feel hopeless, but thru him we have eternal life and know we have a better final destination.

People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God- 1 Timothy 3:2-4

Doesn’t this pretty much sum up society today? A society where taking selfies is a household chore,  where money  is the new God , where marriage is an old fashioned ritual while everyone lusts after each other, where society cares more about the latest pop star than Jesus Christ. To be blunt Society has gone to hell, and this is what happens when you remove God as your Father.

having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:5-7

False prophets and false religions will come out of the wood work, if you don’t believe me turn on TV and watch some of these “religious” channels, false prophets are a dime a dozen not looking to share the gospel of Christ but make a dime off there propaganda.

But Jesus told us we will know by the fruit they bear, while these preachers live in mansions, fly in private jets, and sell there latest book, the poor in there neighbor go hungry and homeless, don’t be deceived by the false gospel of false prophets.

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these teachers oppose the truth. They are men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected.  But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone. 1 Timothy 3:8-9

Jesus is the truth, life, and the way, he was rejected because evil people hate truth. The world can’t indulge in there own lusts and pleasures if they accept the gospel, don’t conform to the ways of the world.

But eventually the wicked end up falling on there own sword, you have a choice either pleasure of sin for a season or eternal life for a lifetime, the choice is yours. These are the End Days but Christians will always have hope in Jesus Name Amen

Tree of Knowledge

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And the LORD God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden;
but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die. Genesis 2:16-17

The other day my 5 year old son asked me, Daddy do you eat from the tree of knowledge? Now at first this seemed very cute, since we just taught him about Adam and Eve in Sunday School, but the more I thought about it, it is a good question, am I eating from the Tree of Knowledge?

Let me explain, so I’m pretty much a Bible Geek, I enjoy studying the Bible and am always looking for deeper understanding of all the scriptures. Sometimes this pursuit can lead us astray us there is a lot of false gospels and religions out there that will try to pervert the original Gospel. For example, I came across a religion that believed Paul  was visited by Satan on the Road to Damascus and not Jesus, therefore his Gospels are all false.  Now I don’t believe this, as I do believe Paul met Jesus and his Gospels are inspired by The Holy Spirit, but when we allow these false ideas and thoughts to entire our minds it creates doubt which weakens our faith.

“You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4-5

Satan is the great deceiver; he will twist Gods word to fit his agenda. This was apparent when Jesus was confronted by Satan in the Wilderness, he twisted scriptures to try and tempt Jesus and he will do the same to us.

Just as Satan told Adam and Eve he had greater knowledge than God, the world is still telling us this today. As it says in 1 Corinthians 4:4 , Satan is ruler of this world. Even today the world has removed God from our schools, from our governments, and now our country. Are you eating from the “Tree of Knowledge” or do you believe in the Word of God?

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:6

 

Some might say I do both, what kind of faith does this display when you second guess Gods truth? The problem is like James said, the one who doubts will be like a wave tossed in the ocean. As soon as a new false prophet or gospel comes along you fall it. remember Jesus is the same today, yesterday, and forever, there is no wavering for him.

The question is will you put your full faith in God or will we continue to eat from the “Tree of Knowledge”? The choice is ours, Jesus is the truth , life and the way he is the Rock you can build your foundation of faith on in Jesus Name Amen.

Run For The Prize

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Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you give everything your best effort or just do the bare minimum to get by? We are all in a race, and it’s a race against time. Nobody knows how long we have on the Earth, that’s why we should approach everyday and every moment with urgency and importance as we prepare for Gods Kingdom.

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1 Corinthians 9:25

Practice makes perfect, this is the same with our faith. The more we study the Bible and practice the ways of God, the stronger and smarter we become as Christians. Nobody can graduate from school without studying, the same is with God, nobody can understand God without studying his Word.

Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.  1 Corinthians 9:26

It’s important we strive to do and best the best we can. When you make a commitment to Christ, you have committed yourself. Put your whole heart into your faith and Jesus will change your heart forever.

No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:27

Professional athletes don’t become pros by not committing themselves or practicing. They live for there craft, just like you should live for your Lord. Don’t  be lazy, live with a passion.

We are preparing and living for the greatest prize of all, the crown of life. Be ready, prepare yourself to stand before The Lord , Run the Race in Jesus Name Amen

 

God Is Calling

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Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7:17

We all have different callings, God has giving each of us different talents and skills, therefor we all have different expertise and careers.  Whatever God has called you to do, use this opportunity to do his will and be an example of Christ.

Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man uncircumcised when he was called? He should not be circumcised. Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commands is what counts. 1 Corinthians 7-18-19

Thru the blood of Jesus the new covenant was established, meaning we are all now Gods people thru Jesus Christ not just Israel. No matter who you are or where your from, Jesus died for you and has created a new covenant for you with God.

Each person should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. 1 Corinthians 7:20

Many times in life we become impatient or discouraged with our current job or situation. We need to remember God has brought us where we need to be. God brings us to certain people or situations for a reason and we need to be patient and wait for his will and not follow our own.

Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you–although if you can gain your freedom, do so. For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person; similarly, the one who was free when called is Christ’s slave. You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of human beings 1 Corinthians 7:21-23

No matter how bad the situation or circumstances are, you are free thru Jesus Christ. He is the only one who has the power and authority to redeem. With him there is hope for the hopeless. Because the one that is in you is greater than he that is in the world.

Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. 1 Corinthians 7:24

Wherever you are, God has put you there for a reason. Instead of being discouraged, stay alert and answer the calling God has giving you. Whatever you do , do it all for the Glory of God in Jesus Name Amen

Servants of Christ

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This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 1 Corinthians 4:1
When people hear the word servant, our human pride gets all upset. But the word servant in the Bible also means “minister” as in Numbers 11:28 Joshua was a servant for Moses.
However as Jesus said Nobody can serve two masters, so your either serving God or serving Satan, there is no in between. Jesus willingly laid down his life for us, won’t you be willing to do the same for him?
Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 1 Corinthians 4:2-3
We answer to a higher authority than man. Follow the Laws of God and not the Laws Man has deemed acceptable. Judgement is also not ours. Jesus has appointed the authority by God as King of Kings. He is worthy to judge we are not.
My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. 1 Corinthians 4:4
Are you prepared to stand before the Lord on Judgement day? If not repent and ask for mercy, for the Blood of Jesus redeems us. We are all sinners and have fallen short to the Glory of God, renew yourself with Jesus.
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. 1 Corinthians 4:5
Jesus came to save the world and not condemn it, we must live like Christ and be merciful and loving like him. The Lord knows the evil of this world and he will judge accordingly in due time. It’s our job to lead people to Christ, not condemn them.
What will it take for you to serve Jesus? Does he need to die for you? Does he need to wash your feet? Does he need to forgive you? He has done all this and more, serve the Lord and not this world in Jesus Name Amen

You Are Gods Temple

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Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? 1 Corinthians 3:16

When Jesus said he was going to raise the temple up in 3 days, everyone thought he was crazy. That’s because they thought he was talking about the physical temple but what he really was referring to was the resurrection. We are the temple of God, you are sacred washed by the blood of Christ.

If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:17

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Our God is a just God, no crime will go unpunished. Those who are persecuting Christians and children will receive the wrath of God on judgement day.

Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18

Professing themselves to be wise they became fools, nobody can truly comprehend the greatness of God. Stop pretending you know all the answers, because nobody does. Humility is the beginning of wisdom. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, well maybe that old dog needs to be reborn.

Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” John 2:19

When Jesus said this he shocked an entire nation, they hated and feared him, because they didn’t understand what he was saying. Don’t lean on your own understanding, trust in God he has a bigger plan.

Thru Jesus we are the temple of God, we have been reborn and transformed. It’s important your treat yourself this way and keep it holy. You are a reflection of Christ, let the world see him thru you in Jesus name Amen

Jesus Christ Our Foundation

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By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11

No matter who you are, eventually your life will be rocked by significant event. The foundation that your standing on will determine your outcome. When we foolishly build on sand, eventually the storms of life come in and we sink, but when we build on the rock we can withstand any storm.

If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. 1 Corinthians 3:12-13

Many believe money will buy them a false sense of security, but green paper won’t save your life. There is only who can save and that’s our Lord Jesus. Don’t build your life on false idols,build your life on a solid foundation.

If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved–even though only as one escaping through the flames. 1 Corinthians 3:14-15

There will be fire and trials in life, but it will only make you stronger, the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Those who have deep roots of faith can withstand the storms, but those who faith is shallow will collapse at the first trial.

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24

Jesus told us those who follow him are building on “The Rock” . Why? Because Jesus is the truth , life, and the way. Follow false idols and false religions is like building on the sand, there is no foundation or hope

If your storm hasn’t hit its coming, be ready. Build your foundation on Jesus Christ, follow truth, persevere under trials in Jesus Name Amen.