Grow Up
What does spiritual maturity look like? Ephesians 4:11-15 It was He who “gave gifts to people”; He appointed some to be apostles, others to be prophets, others to be evangelists, others to be pastors and teachers. 12 He did this to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian service, in order to build […]
Read MoreBorn Again
What does it mean to be Born Again? Where did the term come from? John 3:3-6 Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, except anyone be born from above, he is not able to see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus says to Him, “How is a man able to […]
Read MoreThe Torment of Fear
Fear is a tool used by the enemy to stop us from using our faith to receive from God the things we need. Fear is designed to cause us to relinquish our God-given purpose. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of […]
Read MoreWhat is NOT in Heaven
Many of us have heard or read stories about people who have seen Heaven and we all conjure up ideas of what we think Heaven is like. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has […]
Read MoreWhat is your Problem? – Part 2
In review, what problem or circumstance are you facing? If you don’t know your problem, then you certainly don’t know the answer. You don’t have a health problem. You don’t have a financial problem. You don’t even have a devil problem. Your problem is NOT the circumstance. You have a knowledge problem. Hosea 4:6a My […]
Read MoreWhat is your Problem?
What problem or circumstance are you facing? If you don’t know your problem, then you certainly don’t know the answer. You don’t have a health problem. You don’t have a financial problem. You don’t even have a devil problem. Your problem is NOT the circumstance. You have a knowledge problem. Hosea 4:6a My people are […]
Read MoreHumility
What does it mean to humble yourself? Is it a posture – an attitude, or a mental thought? No, it’s much more! It is the actions you take toward yourself, others, and God. James 4:6-10 But He gives more grace. Therefore, He says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Therefore […]
Read MoreThe Power of Our Words
Words are the fundamental part of communication. We were created in God’s image by the spoken Word. Our words have the power of influence for the good or for the bad. Have you ever been told something that has stuck with you throughout the years? Matthew 12:33-37 Jesus said, “Either make the tree good and […]
Read MoreThe Wizard of Oz
This is a story about a girl trying to find her way home. After a whirlwind experience, she has lost her way, and can’t find peace and safety. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (NKJ) Let’s meet […]
Read MoreYou Are Righteous
Many people are taught that the only righteous you can be is self-righteous. True Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. Only through relationship with Christ can one be righteous. Philippians 3:9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in […]
Read MoreBearing Fruit – Part 4
We are to bear much fruit, but what exactly does that fruit look like? John 15:5-8 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out […]
Read MoreBearing Fruit – Part 2
Too often, we try to do things on our own. Yes, we will pray and ask God to do something but if He doesn’t answer us immediately, we try to solve the problem ourselves. John 15:5-8 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much […]
Read MoreImagination – Part 5
What is your mental image of yourself? How do you see yourself? Do you see yourself sick, weak, broke, poor, old with wrinkles? “Well, yea… that’s what I see in the mirror.” But that is not the real you (your spirit), it’s only a reflection. You have never seen your own face with your own […]
Read MoreImagination – Part 3
Most people see the imagination as a negative thing such as make-believe or fantasy. We have discovered using our imagination is a good thing when used properly based on God’s Word. Today we will look at some Biblical examples of how people used their imaginations to receive from God. Mark 5:21-34 When Jesus had again […]
Read MoreImagination – The Womb of your Mind
Most people see the imagination as a negative thing such as make-believe or fantasy. The Bible has a lot to say about the imagination – the image you have on the inside. Proverbs 23:7a For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. (NKJ) 1 Chronicles 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou […]
Read MoreStewardship – Part 5
Stewards are not owners but managers. Once this is realized, it will change our attitude toward money. Prosperity is not greed. In fact, it is greed that keeps people from receiving teachings on prosperity. 1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. (KJV) Steward = Greek oikonomos (oy-kon-om’-os) […]
Read MoreStewardship – Part 3
Stewards are not owners but managers. Once this is realized, it will change our attitude toward money and bring about a course correction in our giving. 1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. (KJV) Steward = Greek oikonomos (oy-kon-om’-os) the manager of a household, a guardian. A […]
Read MoreStewardship
I don’t teach on healing so I can get healed. I’m already living in divine health. Likewise, I’m not teaching on giving so I can get, but for your benefit. Thinking you know all of this will not benefit you. If you think you’ve already arrived then you’re not going anywhere. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Let […]
Read MoreThe Fruit of the Spirit
This is not a list of options to choose from whenever you want. These are not fruits (as in different types) but fruit (singular) as a whole. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, self-control: against such there is no law. (NKJ) Are these […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind
Words have power. If you don’t believe that, then why speak at all? Do you consider a mute person to have a better, more productive life than you? No, we consider such a person as having a defect. The best way to control your words are by controlling your thoughts. Matthew 12:34 O generation of […]
Read MoreWhat Value Do You Place on God?
Do you ever feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster? One day you’re on the mountain top believing there is nothing God won’t do for you and the next day wondering what will you do next? With your heart you believe but your mind keeps screaming, “yea, but…” Look at where you place most of […]
Read MoreHindrances to Prayer
The reason for unanswered prayer is not because God doesn’t want to give us what we want. He has already provided everything we need. WE block the provision from reaching us. What are some of those things that stop the flow of God’s resources to us? Not knowing who you are or what has already […]
Read MoreWhat Prayer is Not
To understand what true prayer is, we must rid ourselves of false notions and traditions. Prayer is not so you can tell uninformed God all about your problems. Matthew 6:7-8 And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. 8 Do not […]
Read MoreThe Power of Words
What we say matters because we speak the things we truly believe. Matthew 12:33-37 Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 O generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? for […]
Read MoreThe Days Following the Resurrection – Part 3
Jesus spent 40 days with His disciples teaching them and opening up their understanding of the Scriptures. After His ascension, they followed Jesus’ instructions and tarried 10 days making it 50 days total from Passover (the day of His death) until the Day of Pentecost. What was He teaching? Luke 24:22-27 Yea, and certain women […]
Read MoreSeed: The Word of God
The main characteristics of this teaching are: God’s Word is a seed. You heart is the ground. Your harvest is dependent upon the preparedness of your heart. In the beginning, God created… the plants yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after its kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: And God […]
Read MoreThe Feasts of First Fruits: The Resurrection
Review: Passover began on Thursday at sundown (Jesus implements communion with His disciples). Jesus was betrayed that night and crucified that same day at 9:00 am (Still the Passover day). Then died at 3:00 pm and was buried before the sunset of that first day (Friday). He was dead 3 days; Friday until sundown, Saturday […]
Read MoreThe Covenant
This is not a term we use today other than speaking of the Old or New Covenant. What is a covenant and how is it made? In today’s vernacular, we would use the terms, contract, let’s strike a deal, or cut me a deal. Where did these terms get their origin? Genesis 6:11-13,18 The earth […]
Read MoreThe Sure Foundation
Your position from the starting point is paramount to how you finish the race. 1 Corintihains 9:24-26a Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict […]
Read MoreYou Are!
The single most damaging thing for a Christian is not knowing who we are or what has already been provided for us. It causes us to miss out on so many things God has planned and provided for us. John 1:12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, […]
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