Break Through

More family time this morning. I am blessed with a loving family. Longing for the day when we can all be together again....probably when we all get to Heaven....  Made that needed trip to buy some supplies and spend too much......complete success...broke the bank. Preaching on the Presence of God tonight and having some difficulty keeping the sermon from becoming L.....O....N.....G.
Resting and watching some old movies that my children gave me last Christmas....my kids sure spoil me, so does my wife for that matter, and my church, and my friends....WOW....I am spoiled but I am not a brat.
Found a new fan for the bedroom and got it mounted. This RV is so comfortable, might use a recliner....This is my idea of ruffing it!

Well the breakthrough happened tonight. Ministered to each person present, alters full, healing, happy faces, a mighty move of God.....REVIVAL.

Christian POWER!

God gave Jesus power when he walked on this earth as a man. Jesus used this power to heal and set people free. Jesus gave power to his disciples and they used this power to heal and set people free. I am a disciple.....so I have power, you are a disciple......so you have power. Healing and freedom are ours to give.

8-25-2015      Luke 9:49-50

S.       49And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. 50And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.

O.      Jesus includes all who live in faith.

A.      I was not there to see the miracles of Jesus or hear his words firsthand. I am his disciple and he is my brother. I will fight the works of evil in his power and authority and win.

P.       Father; lead me to the one’ I can help today and fill me with joy that I may represent you well. Amen.

And He Healed All of Them.

Let the healing begin........God can, and will, heal his children. I am searching for that place in my faith that will see God using me to heal every sickness, every disease and every spirit of infirmity. This power is spoken of many times in the Bible and I know that God is no respecter of persons so anything Jesus did (as a man) I can do also (except the cross). Come pray with me and help me find this level of faith.

8-23-2015      Luke 9:43-45

S.       43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

O.      Jesus tells of his betrayal.

A.      I must never betray my Lord. I must be faithful in all things and speak of all that God has done in my life.

    P.       Father; shine the light of your love, mercy, grace and                    forgiveness through me. Amen. 

Newness in faith!

I am in awe of God's integrity. God has fulfilled each promise he has ever made with those who walk in covenant with him. I have entered into a better understanding of what a "blood covenant" is. God opened my understanding as I was seeking answers as to why many people I pray for are not healed. After all Jesus did pay the price for our healing (by his stripes we are healed) and I believe I am using faith in the proper manner. I still don't have all the answers about healing but I did discover that this covenant is much more than just believing. Covenant is a union that only death can close, I commit fully to God and God commits to me. I am a representative of his person and he is my representative. We are one in all aspects of existence. Jesus said, "I and the father are one" and then he said that he would be "one"with whosoever would follow him in complete obedience.What an exciting journey.

6-16-2015      Luke 4:31-37

S.       31And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.32And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.33And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, 34Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.35And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.36And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! For with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.37And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

O.      Jesus exercises authority over evil spirits.

A.      The world attributes more power to evil than actually exists. Christians should exercise authority over evil (In the Name of Jesus) and stop living in fear. Our foe is defeated, and powerless in the presence of Jesus.

P.       Father; thank you for the blood covenant, your un-breakable word and calling me into this powerful relationship. Amen.

Healing Faith

I think my "believer" is out of whack. I am seeking for faith that will move mountains .... the real thing .... first church, blind eye opening, leprosy destroying, demon chasing .... FAITH! Pray for me to find it.


S.O.A.P.

3-26-2015      Romans 12:6-8

S.       6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

O.      How to use a gifting.

A.      The gift within me is from the Lord and I will minister (use) the gift in a holy manner. I will remember that the gift is to benefit the body of Christ.

P.       Father; use me Lord to win souls, encourage Saints and bless all I contact. Fill me with the oil of gladness as I praise you. Amen.

Healing Faith Please

Why does life have so much pain? Why do good people suffer? When will it ever end? These thoughts are in my head this morning because of all the suffering I see around me. Sick children running high unexplained temperatures, dear friends with added problems from diabetes, falls, heart malfunction......on and on. The mental stress seems to be as heavy as the physical maladies. I want God to give me a healing type of faith like he gave to the Apostles in the Bible. Pray with me and let's agree together for this gift.


S.O.A.P.

2-22-2015      Romans 8:12-14

S.       12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

O.     How to be a son of God!

A.      I can be totally free from all fleshly bondage by simply inviting the Holy Spirit into my life and then responding to his leadership; less of me, more of God.

     P.            Father in Heaven; fill me so full of your Holy Spirit that no room for my flesh remains. Use me up                  as a servant as I Shepard my flock. Amen. 

Open Heart Surgery

We live each moment only a heartbeat away from eternity. Yesterday a wonderful friend from church received open heart surgery. Waiting for the Doctor to come and give us a report made me to think about the possible outcomes and how quickly our lives change and how close we live to death each day. (my friend is fine)  I must keep this thought before me more often and relish the moments and people I love.

S.O.A.P.

2-12-2015      Romans 7:7-9

S.       What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. 8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead. 9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

O.      The law reveals sin to mankind and declares him guilty.

A.      God reveals sin to me to liberate me from its consequences not for grounds to punish me!

P.       Father; I am not blind to sin because of your Grace. Thank you for loving me before I even knew you. Help me share this love with some hurting soul today. Amen.

2-13-2015      Romans 7:10-11

S.       And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. 11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.

O.      Sin overcomes, under the law, and leads to death.

A.      God holds man accountable to the law once the law is revealed. If I know the right way to live and refuse to do so I am guilty and deserve to be punished. I am my own judge and jury.

     P.       Father; open my eyes to all my sin that I may repent, change direction and walk fully in                    your will. Amen. 

God is healing his children ..... TODAY!

Raise up and claim your healing children, for our God has not changed, his word will never fail and he is longing to share his blessings with you. He is a loving father ...... with healing in his wings!


S.O.A.P.

1-25-2015      Romans 6:1-7

S.       1 what shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. 7 For he that is dead is freed from sin.

O.      Those covered by grace no longer sin because they are dead to it.

A.      Sin should become our enemy when we are made new in Jesus Christ. People that teach that sin can’t be overcome are teaching in error. If God is powerful enough to redeem us from sin, he is powerful enough to help us to stop sinning. God sends the Holy Ghost to infill us and lead (teach) us away from sin … all sin!

P.       Father; help us to overcome the false teaching about sin and live the life you designed for us. Amen.

Call Out....And Be Healed!

11-25-2014    Mark 10:46-52

S.       46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

O.      This is the healing of blind Bartimaeus.

A.      This man spoke out loud his need to Jesus. Jesus said that “his faith” made him whole. I must “speak” my faith to obtain the gifts of God.

P.       Father; increase my faith and courage, I trust you and I believe. You are my God and I am your servant. Help me each day to become more and more like Jesus. Amen.

Safe.......Thank you God!

Home safe.....sleep in my own bed tonight......surgery a complete success. Thanks for all the prayers.

11-12-2014    Mark 9:14-29

S.       14 And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. 15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him. 16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them? 17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; 18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. 19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me. 20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. 21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. 22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. 23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. 26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. 27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose. 28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

O.      Jesus casts out an evil spirit that his disciples could not overcome. Jesus explains that this type of spiritual power is the product of prayer and fasting, Prayer; contact and interaction with God, Fasting; self-denial (flesh) to promote spiritual groweth and development.

A.      I will take up my cross, deny myself, and follow Christ, day by day moving closer to my wonderful Lord.

P.       Father; Help me to win this victory over my flesh, to glorify you and serve. Amen.

Just Believe

10-18-2014    Mark 5:35-43

S.       35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

O.      Word comes to the ruler that his daughter is dead and Jesus tells him to believe and not to fear. Jesus raises the dead girl to life, but he wants this kept secret and fails to explain why.

A.      I must believe and not fear. If I believe, anything is possible……even life over death. I must believe, I will believe.

P.       Father; help me to overcome all unbelief, to keep my eyes on you and your promises and not on the circumstances around me. Help me to remember your word. Graft your word into my heart that it become a natural source of my faith. Amen.

Heal Sam!

Happy to see Sunday again. Will see some of the greatest people on earth at church today. People that I love and respect. People that love and respect me. I have one hurting spot in my heart today. A dear cousin is fighting cancer. I am asking God for a miracle of divine healing for her, not because she deserves it, not because it's me asking, not because the need is so great but because Jesus paid the price for our healing on Calvary's hill. Please God........heal Sam.

10-12-2014    Mark 5:1-9

S.       1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

O.      Jesus cast out a demon named Legion who had been terrorizing the land of the Gadarenes.

A.      Demons are real and still walk among men. I will not fear any unclean spirit. I will use the word of God to defeat them.

     P.       Father; fill me with your Holy Spirit to the full. Give me discernment to recognize the activities of evil spirits                    and build up my courage to speak your word against them. Amen.  

Sabbath

9-22-2014      Mark 2:23-28

S.       23 And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.24 And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?25 And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?26 How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:28 Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

O.      Jesus explains why the Sabbath was established.

A.      I will honor the Sabbath and keep my covenant with God.

P.       Father; direct my path, fill my heart and teach me your plan for the Sabbath. Amen.

Resurrection

8-11-2014      Acts 24:10-16

S.       10 Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:11 Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:13 Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

O.      Paul gives his defence before Felix. He begins with a reference to the Jewish belief in resurrection and how he too has that same hope and faith.

A.      The power of resurrection is alive and stirring my heart today. I declare the resurrection of Jesus from the grave and then my own resurrection from sin. I rejoice in this truth and shout it out loud; I have been resurrected (born again) from my grave of sin and now I live in and through Jesus, The Christ!

P.       Father; Thank you for raising Jesus from the tomb and thank you for calling me out of the grave. Amen.

The Will of God

7-22-2014      Acts 21:14

S.       14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

O.      Paul will not turn from his path to Jerusalem even though he knows that prison and maybe even death are ahead. God’s will was more important than personal comfort.

A.      This says that God has a will for my life! I will seek to learn that will and obey it. I know that the Bible says that it is God’s will that I be “born again” (saved, confessing my sin and abandoning sin’s practices) and I have. It says; I should love God and my fellow man, take up “my” cross and follow Jesus, I do that also. There must be more, some special things that I alone am called to do. I will seek this out.

P.       Father; I seek to do your will. Lead me this day to do your will, no matter the cost. Holy Spirit, fill me to the full, open my mind and show me God’s will and warn me if I stray. Amen.

Unity and Fellowship

7-12-2014      Acts 20:1-3

S.       1 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, 3 And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.

O.      Paul leaves Ephesus after the uproar and travels back to the churches of Macedonia. Paul gives comfort and instruction unto these churches.

A.      The benefit of fellowship and mutual aid (both physical and spiritual) should not be overlooked. From the very beginning; Christians have banded together, learned from each other, shared their substance and remained part of each other’s lives. This type of relationship is needed now more than ever. Satan easily overcomes the person who is isolated.

P.       Father; bring me into perfect fellowship with you and lead me, teach me and bring me into fellowship with other Christians. Help me to open my heart to others and embrace their fellowship. Amen.   

Special Miracles

7-8-2014         Acts 19:11-12

S.       11 And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:12 So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.

O.      Here we see a unique reference to miracles and evil spirits. Most miracles are referenced at the touch of hand, from one person to another; these are carried to the needy by a surrogate method.

A.      God is not limited by method or man’s understanding. If there is a need and faith is applied then method should be of minor importance. Our confidence should rest in God, not method.

P.       Father; increase my faith in all things concerning healing and deliverance. Use me as your ambassador, your vessel, your servant. May many be healed and delivered and may the focus always be on you Lord and not me, or the miracles. You are the giver of life, health, joy, peace, and salvation. Come among us to heal and deliver today. Amen.  

New Places

6-19-2014      Acts 16:5-10

S.       5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,7 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.8 And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.

O.      Proper doctrine and unity lead to church growth. Paul keeps spreading the message of Jesus in the places he is directed to go by the Holy Spirit. God gives Paul a vision concerning Macedonia.

A.      The leadership of the Holy Spirit is essential to the effective spreading of the gospel message. None of the disciples of Jesus in the early church attempted to minister without the Holy Spirit. Today the need for the gospel is greater than ever, more people equals more need. So the need to be Spirit Filled is greater than ever.

P.       Father; fill me to the overflowing with your Holy Spirit. I surrender my all to you and seek to do your will perfectly throughout this day. Amen. 

Healing

6-7-2014         Acts 14:8-10

S.       8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked:9 The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.

O.      This is an instant miracle at the hand of Paul.

A.      God does not change and is no respecter of persons. I can be used to bring healing today.

P.       Father; use me in the gift of healing to bring glory to your son Jesus. Let none of the glory rest on me. Amen.