DO YOU REALIZE THE MAGNITUDE AND FULL POWER OF GOD'S LOVE FOR YOU & DO YOU LOVE HIM BACK?
1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-13
WITHOUT THE LOVE OF GOD, LIFE IS MEANINGLESS
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When 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 childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
A WORD from MINISTER BERNARD CHEEKS & A WORD FROM GOD
JUST THOUGHT I'D TAKE A MINUTE TO SHARE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD WITH YOU TODAY. NOT BECAUSE YOU DON'T ALREADY KNOW HOW GOOD HE IS BUT FOR THE SIMPLE FACT OF LETTING YOU KNOW THAT I KNOW AND RECOGNIZE WHERE MY STRENGTH COMES. SOMETIMES WE GET WEARY, SOME TIMES WE GET A LITTLE "FLESHY", SOMETIMES WE LET THINGS GET UNDER OUR SKIN AND CAUSE US TO ACT IN A WAY THAT THERE IS NO "GOD" SHOWING IN OUR ACTIONS.
BUT I ASK YOU TO TAKE A MINUTE AND TAKE A REAL DEEP BREATH (I'LL WAIT) AND THEN LET IT OUT. NOW HOLD YOUR BREATH FOR 15 SECONDS (DON'T CHEAT AND BREATHE THRU YOUR NOSE) AND THEN IF YOU DON'T REALIZE AT THE VERY, VERY LEAST, YOU HAVE SOMETHING TANGIBLE TO GIVE "GOD" PRAISE FOR, IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T FIGURED IT OUT.....IT'S THE AIR THAT YOU BREATHE.
SO AT THE VERY LEAST, I GAVE YOU ONE THING TO BE THANKFUL FOR AND THAT'S THE JUST THE BEGINNING, RIGHT ABOUT NOW, EXCUSE ME WHILE I GET MY PRAISE ON!! TAKE THE TIME AND READ THE SCRIPTURES BELOW, THESE ARE FAVORITE SCRIPTURES THAT OTHER SAINTS HAVE SHARED WITH ME WHEN THEY ARE GOING THRU!
JESUS IS REAL, TAKE THE TIME TO RECOGNIZE THAT YOU ARE A "FAVORITE" OF THE KING OF KINGS, AND THEN EVERYTHING ELSE WILL FALL INTO PLACE! GOD IS.........
TAKE A MOMENT TO LISTEN TO OUR FEATURED ARTIST, LUTHER BARNES REMINDING US THAT IT'S YOUR TIME. PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW......... MINISTER BERNARD CHEEKS
WITHOUT THE LOVE OF GOD AND THE ABILITY FOR US TO GIVE AND RECEIVE LOVE, WE CAN NOT PLEASE GOD!!
2 John 1:6:
6 what this love consists in is this: that we live and walk in accordance with and guided by His commandments (His orders, ordinances, precepts, teaching). This is the commandment, as you have heard from the beginning, that you continue to walk in love [guided by it and following it].
Passage Colossians 1:15-23:
The Supremacy of Christ
15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of[a] your evil behavior. 22But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
BUT I ASK YOU TO TAKE A MINUTE AND TAKE A REAL DEEP BREATH (I'LL WAIT) AND THEN LET IT OUT. NOW HOLD YOUR BREATH FOR 15 SECONDS (DON'T CHEAT AND BREATHE THRU YOUR NOSE) AND THEN IF YOU DON'T REALIZE AT THE VERY, VERY LEAST, YOU HAVE SOMETHING TANGIBLE TO GIVE "GOD" PRAISE FOR, IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T FIGURED IT OUT.....IT'S THE AIR THAT YOU BREATHE.
SO AT THE VERY LEAST, I GAVE YOU ONE THING TO BE THANKFUL FOR AND THAT'S THE JUST THE BEGINNING, RIGHT ABOUT NOW, EXCUSE ME WHILE I GET MY PRAISE ON!! TAKE THE TIME AND READ THE SCRIPTURES BELOW, THESE ARE FAVORITE SCRIPTURES THAT OTHER SAINTS HAVE SHARED WITH ME WHEN THEY ARE GOING THRU!
JESUS IS REAL, TAKE THE TIME TO RECOGNIZE THAT YOU ARE A "FAVORITE" OF THE KING OF KINGS, AND THEN EVERYTHING ELSE WILL FALL INTO PLACE! GOD IS.........
TAKE A MOMENT TO LISTEN TO OUR FEATURED ARTIST, LUTHER BARNES REMINDING US THAT IT'S YOUR TIME. PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW......... MINISTER BERNARD CHEEKS
WITHOUT THE LOVE OF GOD AND THE ABILITY FOR US TO GIVE AND RECEIVE LOVE, WE CAN NOT PLEASE GOD!!
2 John 1:6:
6 what this love consists in is this: that we live and walk in accordance with and guided by His commandments (His orders, ordinances, precepts, teaching). This is the commandment, as you have heard from the beginning, that you continue to walk in love [guided by it and following it].
Passage Colossians 1:15-23:
The Supremacy of Christ
15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of[a] your evil behavior. 22But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
Friday, May 9, 2008
DO YOU REALIZE THAT YOU ARE A "FAVORITE"
'FAVOR' is defined as:
1 a (1): friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior
(2) approving consideration or attention; receiving gracious kindness; an act of such kindness
3) effort in one's behalf or interest 4) a person receiving special attention
5) a token of love 6) a special privilege or right granted or conceded
'RITE' is defined as:
1 a: a prescribed form or manner governing the words or actions for a ceremony b: the ceremonial practices of a church or group of churches 2: a ceremonial act or action
YOU, YES YOU ARE GOD'S FAVORITE! Websters Dictionary definition of "FAVORITE"
1: one that is treated or regarded with special favor or liking; especially : a person who is specially loved, trusted, or provided with favors by someone of high rank or authority 2: a competitor judged most likely to win
1 a (1): friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior
(2) approving consideration or attention; receiving gracious kindness; an act of such kindness
3) effort in one's behalf or interest 4) a person receiving special attention
5) a token of love 6) a special privilege or right granted or conceded
'RITE' is defined as:
1 a: a prescribed form or manner governing the words or actions for a ceremony b: the ceremonial practices of a church or group of churches 2: a ceremonial act or action
YOU, YES YOU ARE GOD'S FAVORITE! Websters Dictionary definition of "FAVORITE"
1: one that is treated or regarded with special favor or liking; especially : a person who is specially loved, trusted, or provided with favors by someone of high rank or authority 2: a competitor judged most likely to win
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
Romans 8:28:
28We are assured and know that [[a]God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
28We are assured and know that [[a]God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
BREAD FOR NOURISHMENT....ARE YOU HUNGRY?
Passage John 15:15-16:
15 I do not call you servants (slaves) any longer, for the servant does not know what his master is doing (working out). But I have called you My friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from My Father. [I have revealed to you everything that I have learned from Him.]
16 You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as [a]presenting all that I AM], He may give it to you.
15 I do not call you servants (slaves) any longer, for the servant does not know what his master is doing (working out). But I have called you My friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from My Father. [I have revealed to you everything that I have learned from Him.]
16 You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as [a]presenting all that I AM], He may give it to you.
GOD'S WORD FOR TODAY IS:
Proverbs 29:18:
18Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]--blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he.
18Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]--blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Passage Luke 12:35-48:
Watchfulness
35"Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. 38It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night. 39But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
41Peter asked, "Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?"
42The Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? 43It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns. 44I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. 45But suppose the servant says to himself, 'My master is taking a long time in coming,' and he then begins to beat the menservants and maidservants and to eat and drink and get drunk. 46The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.
47"That servant who knows his master's will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants will be beaten with many blows. 48But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.
Watchfulness
35"Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. 38It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night. 39But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
41Peter asked, "Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?"
42The Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? 43It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns. 44I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. 45But suppose the servant says to himself, 'My master is taking a long time in coming,' and he then begins to beat the menservants and maidservants and to eat and drink and get drunk. 46The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.
47"That servant who knows his master's will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants will be beaten with many blows. 48But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.
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