Posts with the tag “community”
Help Is on the Way
by Delman Coates on December 13th, 2023
"But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord, because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares." - Jeremiah 30:17 Growing up, I remember watching Western TV shows with my father, where the good guys often found themselves in dire straits, and just when it seemed all hope was lost, the cavalry arrived to save the day. It was a reinforcing band of speciall... Read More
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Strength in Unity
by Delman Coates on October 18th, 2023
"Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up." - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Imagine a house without a roof—a structure exposed to the elements, vulnerable to every storm that comes its way. Just as a sturdy roof provides shelter and protection, a supportive comm... Read More
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Prioritizing God Amidst Busyness
by Delman Coates on August 11th, 2023
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” - Matthew 6:33 In our fast-paced world, busyness often becomes a barrier to making God our top priority. However, even amidst the hustle and bustle, we can still keep God at the center of our lives. Here are some strategies to help us do so. Start Your Day with God: Make it a habit to spend tim... Read More
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Making a Lasting Impact in the Community
by Delman Coates on June 28th, 2023
Matthew 5:16 - "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." As Christians, we are called to be the light in a dark world. This means that we are not only supposed to be salt and light to each other but also to those who do not know Jesus yet. One way we can make a lasting impact in our community is by serving those around us. ... Read More
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Promoting Hope in the Church
by Delman Coates on June 18th, 2023
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13 As Christians, we are called to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. We are called to promote hope and encourage people to pursue a journey of knowing Christ and the hope He has for us. Our church should be a place where peop... Read More
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A Sense of Boldness
by Ministry Support on June 6th, 2022
“Then Abraham approached him and said: ‘Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people in it? Far be it from you to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not ... Read More
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Your Legacy
by Ministry Support on February 20th, 2022
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” - Proverbs 22:1 How will you be remembered? What will people say about the impact that you have made on this earth—your attitude, how you treated others, how you represented God? The apostle Paul came to be an influential member in the Christian church. He spread the gospel on his missionary journeys ... Read More
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Praying For Others
by Ministry Support on January 1st, 2022
“Far be it from you to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right? - Genesis 18:25 There was a gospel recording artist named Helen Baylor who had a hit song back in the early 90’s that became popular because of the testimony she discussed—navigating the challenges of addicti... Read More
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Where To Find Your Army
by Ministry Support on October 18th, 2021
“Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand, and your enemies will fall by the sword before you.” - Leviticus 26:8 Today, I want to focus on how you can find an army that will help you to fight your battles and pursue God’s promises and plan for your life. This is why church is important. This is why we worship, sing, pray, fellowship together, study, and give!... Read More
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Habits That Reach Others
by Ministry Support on June 28th, 2021
“By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.” - Galatians 5:22-23 After you have established the habits of your mind that we talked about yesterday, you can then begin to practice those habits that reach others. These are patience, kindness, and goodness. Much like we d... Read More
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Don’t Forsake Community
by Ministry Support on April 30th, 2021
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)For nearly the past year, the church has been forced to radically alter how we do business in light of this global health crisis. The pandemic has forced us to leave our facilities, remain in our homes, and worship God in our living rooms, rather than in the sanctuary, while we wait for things to get better. It has prevented us f... Read More
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