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September 2009 Blog Posts (161)

an aag member sent this to me, but i don't remember. so who sent this piece of gem to me? please let me know. thanks, it's a nice read!

The man who does things, makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest mistake of all — doing nothing.

As Christians we are so often full of criticism and comment. This brother should not have gone out to evangelise, for he has no training at all, and that sister thinks that she can lead her neighbours to the Lord. Who do they think they are? Don’t they realise how stupid they are and how many mistakes they make?

It is so easy to see all the mistakes others are… Continue

Added by felixpadua on September 3, 2009 at 4:30pm — 7 Comments

Life Is Not Fair

Life Is Not Fair

"Love your neighbor as you love yourself." - Galatians 5:14

As long as you hate your enemy, a jail door is closed and a prisoner is taken. But when you try to understand and release your foe from your hatred, then the prisoner is released and that prison is you.

Perhaps you don't like that idea. Perhaps the thought of forgiveness is unrealistic. Perhaps the idea of trying to understand the Judases in our world… Continue

Added by LINDA Swanson on September 3, 2009 at 3:52pm — 8 Comments

Total Depravity By Extent But Not Degree

Calvinism uses the acronym TULIP to represent it’s said “five points.” T: Total Depravity; U: Unconditional Election; L: Limited Atonement; I: Irresistible Grace; P: Perseverance of the Saints. It was not Calvin himself who so organized his teachings but, rather, his followers who, in answering five objections to Calvin’s teachings from Arminians (followers of Dutch Reformer Jacobus Arminius were originally called Remonstrants), arranged the TULIP acronym in order to make their answer… Continue

Added by Anna Wood on September 3, 2009 at 11:42am — No Comments

God does answer prayer~AMAZING TESTIMONY (TRUE STORY)

A Little Girl's Prayer

"Before they call, I will answer!" Isaiah 65:24

A Little Girl's Prayer

(As told by Helen Roseveare, a doctor missionary from England to Zaire, Africa)

One night I had worked hard to help a mother in the labor ward; but in spite of all we could do she died leaving us with a tiny premature baby and a crying two-year-old daughter.

We would have difficulty keeping the baby alive, as we had no incubator(we had no electricity to… Continue

Added by Becky on September 3, 2009 at 10:51am — 1 Comment

OBEDIENCE AND SUBJECTION

The Ninth Chapter

OBEDIENCE AND SUBJECTION

IT IS a very great thing to obey, to live under a superior and not to be one's own master, for it is much safer to be subject than it is to command. Many live in obedience more from necessity than from love. Such become discontented and dejected on the slightest pretext; they will never gain peace of mind unless they subject themselves wholeheartedly for the love of…

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Added by Andre on September 3, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Taberah Fire

TABERAH FIRE

In the book of Numbers 11:1-3 a situation arose when the people of Israel began complaining out loud to the Lord about all the troubles they were facing living in the wilderness. The Lord became angry and the fire of the Lord began to burn among them. The burning was so awful that some people on the outskirts of the camp died. The people cried out for Moses to talk to God, and when he did the fire died down.… Continue

Added by Pastor Bob B on September 3, 2009 at 8:00am — 3 Comments

DON'T LET THE DEVIL MESS WITH GOD'S TREASURE!!

God is GOOD..................... the Devil is BAD!!

God is LOVE ................. the Devil is HATRED!

God is TRUTH ................ the Devil is a LIER!!

It's the age old battle and yet some people will deny that it is there.

And what is the battle over? The PRIZE POSSESSION, which is US!!

Both God and the Devil are seeking our devotion.

The old song is true when it says....

"YOU'VE GOTTA SERVE SOMEBODY!!"

So the choice is… Continue

Added by Jeanette B on September 3, 2009 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

How do you know God's will for you?

Hello!

About ten years ago, I was at a crossroads in my personal life, and wanted to know God's will for me--particularly as it related to serving Him in ministry. I had been told about a book, Experiencing God, and so I carefully read it, its Scriptural support, and interviewed myself with its questions. I return to it as my solid resource on ascertaining the will of God in my life. Here is what the author says about knowing the will of God;

The testimony of the Bible from… Continue

Added by Christine on September 2, 2009 at 8:31pm — No Comments

Thanking the Lord for His Powers

Hi Everyone and God Bless!!!

Just wanted to share with you how God has blessed me and continues to bless me...through family, friends, situations, financially, love, etc. God is truly AWESOME!!!! and Trusting HIM is the way to go! Forever and ever. Amen! God Bless you all I'm happy to be a part of such a great site...continue blessing each other with God's love and word!

Added by Mayra Vasquez on September 2, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Needing encouragement and Prayer

I have come to a point in my life that I know more than anything that I need God my savior in my life. I have had many trials in my marraige to my husband Michael. We have been through alot,most I think today would have walked away and filed for a divorce if they were me. I have never loved another like I love this man. That doesn't mean I have always acted like I wanted to be married to him. I have had people tell me that I am crazy,but when I sit and truely think of my marriage I just can not… Continue

Added by Melanie Christine Brooks on September 2, 2009 at 7:34am — 25 Comments

THE INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP OF JESUS

The Eighth Chapter

THE INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP OF JESUS

WHEN Jesus is near, all is well and nothing seems difficult. When He is absent, all is hard. When Jesus does not speak within, all other comfort is empty, but if He says only a word, it brings great consolation.

Did not Mary Magdalen rise at once from her weeping when Martha said to her: "The Master is come, and calleth for thee"? Happy is the…

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Added by Andre on September 2, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

"Breaking the Chains" Skit

This is a skit we performed as a practice session to our Easter Sunday performance. It begins with a blacksmith and an assistant working with an unknowing Satan in the backround. Satan has one of his demons to order some chains and places certains sins as a symbolic link in the chains. Watch as Jesus comes to lift the burdens of the sin bound chains. It ends with an Easter spin that reminds us of the glorious act that our Lord sacrificed for us.

Skit was… Continue

Added by Youth on the Rock on September 2, 2009 at 5:13am — No Comments

God bless you the Lords eyes looks after you, His eyes is fully of love to you.

For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.2.ch.16.9 roverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. Jeremiah 16:17 "For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their iniquity concealed from My eyes. Zechariah 4:10 "For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven… Continue

Added by Apostle prophet Per Einar Jensen on September 2, 2009 at 4:30am — No Comments

We have all sinned and deserve God’s judgment. God, the Father, sent His only Son to satisfy that judgment for those who believe in Him. Jesus, the creator and eternal Son of God, who lived a sinless…

We have all sinned and deserve God’s judgment. God, the Father, sent His only Son to satisfy that judgment for those who believe in Him. Jesus, the creator and eternal Son of God, who lived a sinless life, loves us so much that He died for our sins, taking the punishment that we deserve, was buried, and rose from the dead according to the Bible. If you truly believe and trust this in your heart, receiving Jesus alone as your Savior, declaring, "Jesus is Lord," you will be saved from judgement… Continue

Added by Ashley Shelton on September 1, 2009 at 11:53pm — No Comments

God's Plan of Salvation

The Bible says there is only one way to Heaven

Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me." (John 14:6)

Good works cannot save you.

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Trust Jesus Christ today! Here's what you must do:

Admit you are a sinner.

"For all have sinned, and come short of… Continue

Added by Ashley Shelton on September 1, 2009 at 11:51pm — No Comments

Paul, Jesus, and Freedom

Happy Independence Day! Congratulations on your freedom. . .

Acts chapter 20 begins Paul's movement toward Jerusalem. . .

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/index.php?search=Acts%2020&version=31&interface=print

In verses 1 - 7 We see Paul's ministry team travel from Ephesus to Troas. Once in Troas, the believers gathered to break bread together, and then Paul preached to the people. . . going late into the night. Luke mentions that there were many torches in the… Continue

Added by Christine on September 1, 2009 at 9:44pm — No Comments

AVOIDING FALSE HOPE AND PRIDE

The Seventh Chapter

AVOIDING FALSE HOPE AND PRIDE

VAIN is the man who puts his trust in men, in created things. Do not be ashamed to serve others for the love of Jesus Christ and to seem poor in this world. Do not be self-sufficient but place your trust in God. Do what lies in your power and God will aid your good will. Put no trust in your own learning nor in the cunning of any man, but rather in the grace of God Who…

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Added by Andre on September 1, 2009 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Here's how you can fall in love with the God Jesus knows:

Here's how you can fall in love with the God Jesus knows:

Seek true change in your life. God has great purposes for your life and wants to help you grow as a person. Invite God to lead you toward the best life possible and transform you into the person He wants you to become. Understand that real change comes only by changing the way you think, since your thoughts lead to your actions. So commit to examining the stories you have in your mind about God and evaluating whether they're… Continue

Added by LINDA Swanson on September 1, 2009 at 6:52pm — No Comments

HOW PEOPLE OF GOD CAN DEAL WITH STRESS

Here is a powerful message from my 27 year old son John. This is a timely word for many in the Body of Christ. You are going to be extremely blessed by this one.

I encourage you to sit back and receive the comfort and strength of the Holy Spirit through His Word. Whatever trial or test you are facing, know this - God is going to bring you through it victoriously - in His might and power. He is fighting your battle - even at this very hour!

Be blessed of the Lord - the… Continue

Added by Connie Giordano on September 1, 2009 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Busy, Busy, Busy.....

Busy, busy, busy…..

By Lahry Sibley

Rev 2:1 TO THE angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him Who holds the seven stars [which are the messengers of the seven churches] in His right hand, Who goes about among the seven golden lampstands [which are the seven churches]:

Rev 2:2 I know your industry and activities, laborious toil and trouble, and your patient endurance, and how you cannot tolerate wicked [men] and have tested… Continue

Added by Lahry Sibley on September 1, 2009 at 8:56am — 8 Comments