3-5-2017 Arizona Birthday

Two meetings at different churches: Morning at Mountain of Life in Surprise Arizona, good attendance and a sweet spirit. Preached "Who are you" sermon about our identity in Jesus. Nancy and I both sang a special. Today is her birthday but I won't say which one. This is the second year that we have been on a trip on her birthday.......sort of messes me up trying to do something special for a celebration. Big group went to Golden Coral and did the lunch thing...as all proper Christians should.
Evening service was at Revival Worship Center in Youngstown Arizona and what a packed house we had. Grandpa Land came to visit and he looks great (much stronger than I expected). He called Stephen Land and set me up to preach over at his church next Sunday morning. It sure inspires me to be granted all these opportunities to minister. Preached about faith and really got turned loose. Nancy thought I was wrapping it up twice only to get another surge of inspiration and away I went. Did not get home until 11:30 but I was not even tired. It takes me several hours to "unwind" after such an energetic sermon. Having service here Monday through Thursday at seven pm each night. Come on out if you can.

Many people in these two churches are sick, fighting disease and broken down from hard work and life's burdens. I want to be used in these meetings to bring them some joy, relief and comfort. Pray for me to preach this type of message and share the love of God with each one.

Perfection

The perfecting of the Saints is one reason the church exists. I know that most people don't believe in perfection on any level, but, I do! I believe this because the word speaks so often concerning perfection. The church is given five specific ministries; Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers. These ministries are there to "perfect" God's church. Current church trends are moving more towards entertaining, political activism and recreational activities than transforming it's members into Holy Perfection. 


S.O.A.P.

3-10-2015      Romans 10:5-10

S.       5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. 6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

O.      Conversion starts in the heart by believing that God raised Jesus from the dead and making verbal confession to that belief.

A.      I will confess my faith in every way possible. I will speak of his death, resurrection and his return. I will live a holy life by abstaining from sinful practices.

P.       Father; open my understanding and give me wisdom. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and reveal your word to me. Amen.