Category Archives: Christ

Seed of Faith

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It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.” Luke 13:19

If we could see your faith, would it be a strong tree with deep roots? Or would it be a flower withering away under the sun? The Word of God is the seed (Luke 8:11) And when we truly hear Gods word and listen, its takes root into our hearts and our faith begins to grow

Rooted and build up in Jesus , strengthened in the faith as we were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness (Colossians 2:7)

Jesus taught us about several scenarios when people hear the Word of God : Satan is always trying to distract us and remove the seed before it takes root (Matthew 13:4)

 

  1. Some people accept the Word of God but as soon as a trial comes along their faith falls apart because they don’t have deep roots (Matthew 13:5-6)
  2. Other people lose their faith because of the negative influences around them become stumbling blocks (Matthew 13:7)
  3. Others produce deep roots and grow strong faith in God and live a fruitful life (Matthew 13:8)

So which are you? Is your faith in God deep enough to withstand trials? Or does your faith wither?

For the grass whithers and the flowers fall, but the Word of God endures forever (Isaiah 40:80 in Jesus Name Amen

Stumbling Block

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Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. Romans 14:13

Are you a stumbling block for others coming to Christ? Jesus has called us to be his disciples and spread the gospel to all the nations  (Mark 18:15) however many times we often push people  away from Christ because they don’t fit into our perception of what a Christian should be or look like

We must remember that Jesus came to save the world (John 3:16), everyone who calls upon Jesus shall be saved (Romans 10:16), and though Christ we are all one (Galatians 3:28) So its important for us to set aside our own egos or perceptions of what a Christian should be and let the Holy Spirit guide them to the cross.

We must remember that judgement is not our (Matthew 7:1) when we condemn others we are condemning ourselves. (Luke 6:37) Jesus has been given all power and authority by God (Matthew 28:18) its our job to lead people to Christ, and it’s Christ job to be the ultimate judge.

Does that mean we should be accepting of blasphemy or evil? Absolutely not! The Word of God was given to us for teaching, training, correcting and rebuking (1 Timothy 3:16) Anyone who is filled with the Holy Spirit declares Jesus is Lord (1 Corinthians 12:3) Nobody who is filled with Demonic Spirits declares Jesus is Lord, therefor if a brother or sister is leading people to Christ, don’t be a stumbling block for them or thier ministry.  Remember we are all one body of Christ, there is only one God and one Heaven. Love your neighbor as you love yourself and you fulfilled the law of Christ(Galatians 5:14) in Jesus Name Amen

Gods Not Dead

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He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Matthew 28:6

Why can we have faith and hope in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? Because our God lives forever (Hebrews 7:24), he has conquered the grave (1 Corinthians 15:57), he has overcome the world (John 16:33), Jesus said I am the living One, I was dead and now alive forever, he holds the keys to death and the grave (Revelation 1:18)

And if Christ has not been raised from the dead, then Christianity is pointless (1 Corinthians 15:54) Without Jesus there is no hope or salvation, for the wages of our sin is death (Romans 6:23) and we are all sinners and fall short from the glory of God (Romans 3:23) That’s why Christ is the only way to eternal life, nobody gets to God except though him (John 14:6) Nobody else is worthy to be our ransom (Matthew 20:28) except the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ (John 1:29)

But there is good news, even though we were still sinners Christ died for us (Romans 5:8) paid our debt and on the third day rose from the grave, just as he said he would (1 Corinthians 15:4) O Death where is your sting? (1 Corinthians 15:15) We have victory through Jesus Christ because our God so loved the world he gave his only begotten Son so we shall not perish (John 3:16) in Jesus Name Amen

Know Your Enemy

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“You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. Genesis 3:4

When tragedy strikes who do we blame? Many times when we suffer, we blame God. He is the first to get the blame for everything and usually the last to get thanks for anything. But what about Satan? Did he not tell us we will not die? Even though God warned us not to eat from the forbidden fruit (Genesis 3:3) we ate it anyway and when the wages of our sin which is death comes upon us (Romans 6:23), we curse our Creator who warned us.

Know who your real enemy is , Satan, the thief that only comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10) Your enemy the devil who prowls around like a lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8) But Jesus came to give life (John 10:10) so why don’t you follow him?

Jesus overcame on the cross and put all our enemies under his feet, including the last enemy to be destroyed which is death (1 Corinthians 15:26) Jesus is the resurrection (John 11:25) the living water (John 4:14)  the truth life and only way to God and eternal life (John 14:6)

So know your enemy , we are in a spiritual warfare for your soul put on the whole armor of God stand against the schemes on Satan (Ephesians 6) in Jesus Name Amen

Free Indeed

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So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36

Are you truly free? Many people will answer yes because they live in a free country. However, this freedom cannot free you from the imprisonment of ourselves. Many are prisoners to their thoughts, worries, guilt, and addictions. However, there is true freedom in Jesus Christ (Galatians 5:1)

At the cross Jesus released the chains of everything that binds us, addictions, anxiety, anger, fear, hatred (Psalm 107:14) Jesus is the Truth, Life, and Way (John 14:6) and when you know the truth it shall set you free (John 8:32) Jesus bore all your sins and transgressions that imprisoned you and put them on his shoulders (Isaiah 53:4-5) Cast all your cares on him (1 Peter 5:7) and you will experience true freedom in Christ

Repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand (Matthew 3:2) This is the key that will unlock your prison cell, without repentance there can be no salvation. If your tired of living as a prisoner to the traps that Satan has set for you (2 Timothy 2:26) then come to the cross, let your old self die and your new self (Ephesians 4:24) be resurrected with Christ (Romans 6:4) the Son has set you free in Jesus Name Amen

Are You Prepared?

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But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15

Are you prepared to tell someone about Christ? If someone asked you a Biblical question, can you answer it? One of the responsibilities of beings a Christian is to know the Word of God, this can only be done through reading the Bible, prayer, and the Holy Spirit.

When going to Church or listening to other preach, how do you know its sound doctrine? (Titus 2:1) If you don’t know the True Gospel of Jesus Christ you can easily be deceived by False Prophets and False religions, who twist scriptures to fit their manmade agendas (Matthew 24:23)

What if somebody asked you a question about the Bible, can you answer it honestly? Jesus commanded us to preach the gospel to everyone (Mark 16:15) How can you preach the gospel if you don’t even know if yourself? What if you give people false information leading them astray?

Jesus taught us the Word of God is the rock we stand on during the storms of life (Matthew 7:24-27) But without the solid foundation of God’s Word rooted in you, there can be nothing to stand on. When storms arise, many will panic, but knowing Gods promises and truth, we have the peace and confidence that God is our salvation

So what should we do? Devote yourself to reading Gods Word (1 Timothy 4:13) Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and ask for the Holy Spirit for guidance (1 Corinthians 12:7-11) For we all know the Bible is God breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training (2 Timothy 3:16) in Jesus Name Amen

Weeds

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But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. Matthew 13:25

Are there weeds in your life? No matter where you go in life you’re going to come across some weeds. The reason is Satan wants to distract you, he wants to keep you off your path to victory and righteousness.  And although we may not be able to control the weeds, we can control how we react to the weeds. You might say why don’t God just remove the weeds? Jesus explains this , since the weeds are mixed in with the wheat, God can’t just bring judgement on the bad people or good people would be harmed also (Matthew 13:29)

So it’s important to remember to be alert and sober for Satan is looking to devour us like a Lion (1 Peter 5:8) Be aware of the “weeds” that surround you, as Satan sets traps all around you (2 Timothy 2:26) Remember the “weeds” are not from God as he does not tempt us beyond our control (James 1:13) and everything that is good is from God (James 1:17)

But remain patient for one day the Harvest will come, and God will remove the “weeds” and they will be thrown into the fire (Matthew 13:30) For Jesus will send out his angels and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who does evil (Matthew 13:41) For the Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few (Matthew 9:37) in Jesus Name Amen

Master of Your Mind

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Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. James 1:15

Where does sin begin? Are you in control of your mind? One thing Jesus tried to teach us is nothing outside that defiles us but what comes out of our heart and mind that defiles us (Mark 7:15) Sin takes root in your mind and heart, and when you let it manifest and fantasize about it, it eventually becomes reality, which ultimately leads to death, as we know the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23)

So knowing this its important we refrain from evil influences such as pornography, watching violence and hatred on TV and movies, listening to hateful and evil messages in music. You are what you think (Proverbs 4:23) When you subject yourself to evil thoughts and imaginations, it becomes your reality. This is why we are not to conform to the ways of the world but renew your mind in Christ (Romans 12:2)

Jesus said anyone who even looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery (Matthew 5:28) Why? Because of the same concept, your imagination plants the seed for sin. We must learn to get control of our minds and hearts. Guard your heart for everything you do flows from it (Proverbs 4:23) Meaning if there is sin in your heart there will be sin in your life.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7) If you want the salivation and peace of God, set your minds on things above and not earthly things (Colossians 3:2) in Jesus Name Amen

Peace and Strength

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I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

Where do you get your inner strength from? Where do you get inner peace? There comes a time for all of us, when we realize we can’t do it on our own. That the world gets too hard for us to overcome by our self. But the good news is we have a Savior (Matthew 1:21), his name is Jesus

We can overcome the world because Jesus has already overcome the world (John 16:33), because greater is he living inside of us than he that is living in the world (1 John 4:4) There is no greater power or force in this world than the power of Jesus Christ, who can break every chain (Psalm 107:14) and make the crooked path straight (Luke 3:5)

Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) through him you can have the peace of God in your heart (Philippians 4:7) Just as the angels declared when Jesus was born, Jesus brought good will and peace on Earth (Luke 2:14) Even though the world is in chaos around us, we can have the Peace of Christ inside us

Those who hope in Jesus will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like Eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31) Are you looking for this Peace and Strength today? Look no further than Jesus Christ, ask him into your heart and be filled with the Holy Spirit Amen

 

Love Endures Forever

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For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5

Do you feel like God has forgotten about you? Or do you feel that you screwed up your life so bad, God could never redeem you again? Take hope in the promise of God, that his love endures forever. We must remember that every day is a new day, Gods love is new every morning and his compassion never fails (Lamentations 3:23)

We must also remember that even though we were sinners, God still demonstrated his love for us by Christ dying for us (Romans 5:8) See God knows the beginning and the end (Isaiah 46:10) You may have fallen down but God knows you’re going to get back up and be victorious through him (1 Corinthians 15:57)

Remember Jesus came looking for his lost sheep (Luke 15:4) If your feeling lost today, know this that God is looking for you, he waiting to reconnect with you to bring you back home to your promise land Jesus didn’t come here to call the righteous but came here to call the sinners back to repentance (Luke 5:32)

The power of the blood of Christ, can break every chain and cleanse us from our sins ( 1 John 1:7) Because Jesus has overcame the world we can overcome also (John 16:33) So praise our Lord Jesus Christ and give thanks to God our Father for his love and mercy truly endures forever Amen