When the Saints Go Marching In
on June 1st, 2023
"The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death." - Isaiah 57:1-2 The song "When the Saints Go Marching In" has a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s. Enslaved Blacks found hope and release in it... Read More
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More Than You Sow
on May 31st, 2023
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” - Galatians 6:7-8 You reap what you sow. What comes to mind when you hear that statement? Do you think about a time when you gave $5 to a homeless man, and found... Read More
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You Reap What You Sow
on May 30th, 2023
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:7-9 Over the past month, we have discussed obedience... Read More
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God Gives More
on May 29th, 2023
“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” - Luke 6:38 Did you know that you cannot “out-give” God? That’s right. Whatever you give, God can multiply. When you give with a cheerful heart, without any expectation of return, that is when God blesses you. He t... Read More
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Because You Want To
on May 28th, 2023
“Each one must give as he decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:7 When it comes to giving, it is not about how much you give. Instead, it is about the heart in which you give. Yesterday, we talked about takers, matchers, and givers. Takers seek to personally gain from a relationship and matchers give only if they receive some... Read More
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Be A Giver
on May 27th, 2023
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” - Acts 20:35 “No one wants to be in a relationship in which they are the only ones giving.” That’s the conclusion of a book entitled Give and Take written by business school professor, Adam Grant. Grant... Read More
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No Competition
on May 26th, 2023
“The valiant lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can lift his hands. At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still.” - Psalm 76:5-6 Have you ever worried about whether God’s plans would work for you? Maybe God gave you clarity about what He wants you to do. He revealed Himself to you and gave you such clarity about your purpose. And at first that g... Read More
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Double Minded
on May 25th, 2023
“Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” - James 4:8 We have spent a lot of time the last few weeks talking about success. Not worldly success, but godly success – success in the eyes of our Creator. There is nothing more fulfilling than living out God’s good and perfect will for our life. To do that, we must draw n... Read More
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Draw Near
on May 24th, 2023
“Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” - James 4:8 Did you know that God has an amazing plan for your life? You might be saying, “Pastor, you don’t know who I am. You don’t know what I’ve done. God doesn’t have big plans for me. You are right about one thing, I might not know who you are, but I do know God has so m... Read More
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Update Your Operating System
on May 23rd, 2023
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” - Colossians 2:6-7 Have you updated your operating system recently? You say, “Pastor what do you mean?” Like most of you, I have a smartphone. And not too long ago, I was getting frustrated because it... Read More
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Don’t Let Fear Define Character
on May 22nd, 2023
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 Over the last couple of days, we have discussed what it means to have consistent character. When your character is consistent, it does not change based on people or circumstances. But a final attribute that doesn’t define characte... Read More
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Don't Let Circumstances Define Character
on May 21st, 2023
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2 Yesterday we spoke about how we should not let other people determine our character. Today, we will focus on how we should not let our circumstances determine our character. What separates a ... Read More
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Don't Let People Define Character
on May 20th, 2023
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” - Galatians 5:22-23 Is your character consistent? Are you able to display the same character no matter what is happening around you? If you are a child of God, someone who has given their life to Jesus, then God has called you to live ... Read More
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Consistent Character
on May 19th, 2023
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” - Romans 12:2 Over the last week, we have discussed what it means to be successful in God’s way. What we must understand as believers is that success for us is defined differently than the way the world de... Read More
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Chase “The Great”
on May 18th, 2023
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:9 When you choose to delay gratification and give up what seems “good” in the moment, you will earn eternal rewards. What God wants to give you isn’t just “good,” it’s GREAT. It’s the BEST. God has the very best in store for every one of His children who are willing to follow... Read More
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Give Up “The Good”
on May 17th, 2023
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:9 John D. Rockefeller said, “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” If you want to be successful, this quote should be something you continuously turn back to in your walk with Christ. Your faith journey, your pursuit of what Jesus has in store for you, is ... Read More
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A Good Steward
on May 16th, 2023
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” - Matthew 25:23 Mathew 25 showcases the Parable of the Bags of Gold, where Jesus discusses a man entrusting his wealth to his servants: one with 5 bags of gold, one with 2 bags, and another with 1 bag. The ones wit... Read More
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The Land You Will Possess
on May 15th, 2023
“Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.” - Deuteronomy 5:33 In Deuteronomy 5, Moses reminded the Israelites of the covenant they made to Jesus at Mount Sinai. The people understood God is holy and they could never be without Him. At this point, God saw the Israelite’s obedience in... Read More
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