Last week in the sermon of my Pastor, Bishop Matthew Ellis, made a profound teaching that I want to share. God will not pull you out of a body you are in if you are not needed where you are going. For instance, a body has 2 eyes he would not send another eye, in addition he will let you know where you are going, I know in my case God showed me where and what I was to do. Finally if you leave and go where you are not supposed to be you risk rejection and you have to get to be with a body a organ can not live long out of the body. God bless.
PJ
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Halloween is coming
How can we as Christians EVER influence anything if all we do is run from the big bad boggy man? The bible tells us that one day everyone will laugh at satan and see him for what he is. Literally we need to go into the enemy territory and show people Jesus! That means have Christian music when the kids come to your door, smile and share Jesus with them don't tell them there going to hell for "worshiping satan" which I have seen before. Be a light smile and tell them Jesus loves them. Seriously why do we feel we have to lock ourselves in the church on Halloween are we that afraid do we doubt the power (that is funny being Pentecostals) of Jesus? I mean what is the worst that can happen? I have been dead once that really does not scare or bother me everything else makes me mad.
The bible says to be in the world not of it and we are the light of the world and the salt. That means you are to show Jesus and to get in there face with it if need be. To compel them to come to Christ. The bible says I have become all things to all men that some might be saved so yes we are to look like them but you are to reflect Jesus while doing it. I have seen it, they look at you and think what is it they have and I don't? Think what you are doing when you glorify Jesus when you brighten the day of the little kids that come to your door, you are punching the devil in the eye taking what he meant for evil and using it for good. You are also leaving a impression that little one and parent might think back on and say these Christians arnt so bad instead of the usual stereotype of Christian only want to be somber and destroy our fun.
The bible says to be in the world not of it and we are the light of the world and the salt. That means you are to show Jesus and to get in there face with it if need be. To compel them to come to Christ. The bible says I have become all things to all men that some might be saved so yes we are to look like them but you are to reflect Jesus while doing it. I have seen it, they look at you and think what is it they have and I don't? Think what you are doing when you glorify Jesus when you brighten the day of the little kids that come to your door, you are punching the devil in the eye taking what he meant for evil and using it for good. You are also leaving a impression that little one and parent might think back on and say these Christians arnt so bad instead of the usual stereotype of Christian only want to be somber and destroy our fun.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Freedom
Freedom is a great thing. But what happens when you have a situation where you have total freedom with out controls then what do you have chaos. In the beginning there was chaos and God spoke to it and created everything. Total freedom with out oversight is casting off all restraint. God is a God of order not disorder. If you catch yourself talking how you do not want to be part of this church or group because they do not have freedom or it is because you do not want the restraint and oversight? Casting off all restraint is rebellion which is witchcraft. It is funny religion is a bondage well so it total freedom. We need God to be in the middle to moderate. Amen.
PJ
PJ
Thursday, August 13, 2009
I am not ashamed
I had a situation the other day where I was asked my opinion on something. Well I was not for it and the attack that I had on the web you would have thought I was a criminal:). Well Jesus said not to be amazed that the world hates us for they hated him first. I know it was God since I did not answer with what I thought but what the word of God said and I was a hater and evil he he. This says it:
I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Christ. I will not look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, sight-walking, small planning, colorless dreams, tame visions, worldly talking, chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions or popularity. I do not need to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor by power.My face is set, my gait is fast, and my goal is heaven. My road is narrow, my way is rough, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot by bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face or sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won’t give up, shut up, let up or slow up until I have preached up, prayed up, paid up, stored up and stayed up for the cause of Christ.I am a disciple of Christ. I will go until He comes, give until I drop, preach all I know and work until He stops me. And when He comes, He comes to claim His own. He will have no problem recognizing me for my colors are clear. I AM A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST.
I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Christ. I will not look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, sight-walking, small planning, colorless dreams, tame visions, worldly talking, chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions or popularity. I do not need to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor by power.My face is set, my gait is fast, and my goal is heaven. My road is narrow, my way is rough, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot by bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face or sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won’t give up, shut up, let up or slow up until I have preached up, prayed up, paid up, stored up and stayed up for the cause of Christ.I am a disciple of Christ. I will go until He comes, give until I drop, preach all I know and work until He stops me. And when He comes, He comes to claim His own. He will have no problem recognizing me for my colors are clear. I AM A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Its the follow thru
No matter what you do for God good intentions are not enough. Growing up I played a lot of golf. Well I learned one thing and that is to play correctly you have to keep your eye on the ball and then follow through. Too many in the body of Christ start fast but stop too soon as soon as the going got tough. We are admonished to run the race and finish. Back to Golf, if you pull your head up or do not follow through you will pull the ball or lose it and be out of the game. Keep you eye on the ball and remember to follow through. See you at the 19th hole.:)
PJ
PJ
Sunday, August 2, 2009
through the storm
Today was a great day at church. Pastor gave a great word on being adrift on the sea and that is the wrong time to cut bait and run. Well God showed me something as I was praying for people. If you are going through a dark storm and you can not see the stars or the sea, grab the hem of Jesus garment and he will guide you though it.
PJ
PJ
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
He hid me
Through out our walk there are times where we feel, I don't know I guess lost and invisible. Why am I not being used? Well there are 3 reasons.
1. God is preparing you for something. As a weapon or tool you need to be crafted, smoothed, polished and sharpened. This take a while and during this time while you go through this there is another process:
2. God is protecting you. As you are prepared you are taken and protected so nothing can happen to you where you might be damaged or destroyed and can not be used.
3. Till the time that you will be projected to do what God has prepared and called you to do. Just as you do not send a soldier out with out training and a sportsman with out training and preparation God does not send you out without preparation and seasoning.
Remember we all go through this, remember that Jesus went thru the desert before he was allowed to go out into his ministry.
In Jesus
Pastor Jackson Plant
1. God is preparing you for something. As a weapon or tool you need to be crafted, smoothed, polished and sharpened. This take a while and during this time while you go through this there is another process:
2. God is protecting you. As you are prepared you are taken and protected so nothing can happen to you where you might be damaged or destroyed and can not be used.
3. Till the time that you will be projected to do what God has prepared and called you to do. Just as you do not send a soldier out with out training and a sportsman with out training and preparation God does not send you out without preparation and seasoning.
Remember we all go through this, remember that Jesus went thru the desert before he was allowed to go out into his ministry.
In Jesus
Pastor Jackson Plant
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