Our Mission To love all people at all times and lead them into a new life in Christ.
Our Vision To be a church that will be multicultural and generational, having a lasting impact on the people to whom we minister.
To see the gospel extend beyond the walls of our church through various outreaches.
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“I will remember the works of the Lord-surely I will remember your works of old”. Psalm 77:11
One of the ways we stay encouraged is to remember what the Lord has done for us in the past. God has done it before He’ll do it again. This gives up hope in our present circumstances.
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” Romans 12;12
Remember this song-”Look at what the Lord has done He healed my body He touched my mind He saved me just in time I’m gonna praise his name Each day He’s just the same Come help me praise Him Look what the Lord has done”.
Each day He is the same. Though we may be faced with trouble, He remains the same. He is our faithful God in every circumstance of life. God is our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proven help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
As I have been cleaning here at the church I have found a lot of broken crayons. This reminded me of a quote – “Broken crayons still color”. A crayon may be worn down from use, may be broken, the covering may be damaged but it is still a crayon and still has value to someone. Sometimes in life we may feel like a broken crayon-worn down, broken, damaged. We still are valued by God who loves us. God loves the one who has not accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and the one who has accepted Jesus Christ as Savior. Simply because we all are created in His image. “Yet, Lord, you are our father; we are the clay and you our potter: we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:7 If you are one who has not accepted Jesus Christ as Savior what a glorious life you are missing out on. Yes you will have troubles come your way as a child of God but as one who belongs to Him you won’t have to carry them alone. The Word tells in Matthew 11:28-29 “Come into me all who are weary and heaven laden “Come to me all of you who are tired from the heavy burden you have been forced to carry. I will give you rest. Accept my teaching. Learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will be able to find rest for your weary soul”
Today is a day to recognize Father’s. Past experiences can color the present and for some it may not be a day of celebration. Maybe you have regrets as a father, there is hurt from a father, you have lived life without a father’s presence. If you are a broken crayon may you find healing today. Father God is still writing your story and His love for you is unmeasurable!
“May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed! He is the compassionate Father and God of all comfort. He’s the one who comforts us in all our trouble so that we can comfort other people who are in every kind of trouble. We offer the same comfort that we ourselves received from God”. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Apostle Paul wrote in a letter to the church at Ephesus. “For a great and effective door has opened unto me, and there are many adversaries”. 1 Corinthians 16:9
The “door” is a metaphor for an opportunity. “Has opened” literally stands open. The words “unto me” come from the Greek word moi, which means uniquely to me.
The city of Epheus was receiving the Gospel Paul was ministering. Paul called this unique opportunity not only a “great” door, but also an “effective” door. The word “effectively” is the Greek word energies, from which we get the word energy. The word energes describes something that is forceful, effective, active, or powerful. Paul declared that when this door opened to him and to the Gospel, it created a divine release of God’s power that immediately began to engulf the city of Ephesus.
A door has been opened for the Church to, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For the darkness shall cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples, but the Lord shall rise upon you, and His glory shall be seen upon you. The nations shall come to your light and kings to the brightness of your rising”.
Just as there were adversaries against Paul so there will be adversaries against the Believers. The Church has been brought to an open door for such times as this. We are anointed, equipped and sent to do the works Jesus did and greater works. We have been given a unique opportunity for the living Word to go into all the world. Awakening is here, Revival is here. The Kingdom of God expressed on earth as in Heaven thought the Saints of God.
Holy Spirit says there is a windstorm and it is not for destruction but debridement.
Windstream is a storm with very strong wind but little or no rain or snow. Having several years in nursing home care, I knew the meaning of debridement. Debriding a wound requires cutting away and removing decay and death from the affected area. It requires removing everything that interferes with healthy transformation to a state that is whole. The wound heals from the inside out.
How long do we carry wounds and attempt to cover them up? Like a wound in the flesh covering it up will cause it to get worse. When this happens there must be a debriding to cut away the part of the wound that has died in order for life to resume to that part of the body.
Offense, bitterness, and unforgiveness are things that cause us to be wounded. When we choose to stay in that place the wound expresses itself outwardly. When this happens, we experience the pain of the wound. May we invite Holy Spirit to blow on us and bring healing from the Father!
Following is a Prophetic Word given to New Life through Jim Childs. “I see a windstorm coming our way. As the wind of my spirit storms its way through every situation and circumstance, prepare yourself for celebration. As you see, immovable things suddenly blow out of your life. There is a freshness to be experienced as old things are blown away and new things are blown in. New things shall begin to spring and new life shall be experienced. Dreams are awakening and new visions are being released.
Good morning Holy Spirit”.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
Fear is not new; it has been here since the fall of man in the garden. According to the Scripture God has not given us the spirit of fear; it is from the devil. Fear comes from the devil to sabotage our faith. Sabotage is to take advantage of. We will have many opportunities in life as believers to walk in fear or faith. The devil will use situations in our life to cause us to fear which leads to being afraid. It is not that we will never experience fear, it is what we do when it comes to us. We just keep doing life even if we are afraid. That is faith.
“Fear, he is a liar He will take your breath Stop you in your steps Fear he is a liar He will rob your rest Steal your happiness Cast your fear in the fire ‘Cause fear he is a liar.” ( Zach Williams)
In the Bible we read where God told his people over and over do not fear, don’t be afraid. The reason we also do not have to fear or be afraid is found in Isaiah 41:10 For [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice”.
God by His spirit brought Ezekiel and set him down the midst of the valley of dry bones. The word tells us that Ezekiel saw there were many and they were very dry. God asked Ezekiel if these bones could live and he said, “Lord God, you know if they can”. God then tells Ezekiel to prophesy (speak) to the bones to hear the Word of the Lord”. Ezekiel 37
I believe that God strategically put Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones. God must have had great faith in Ezekiel when asked to do the right thing. And Ezekiel did. Verse 7 “So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I prophesied there was a noise, a shaking and the bones came together”.
Maybe you are in a place thinking what am I doing here. You are looking around at the brokenness, the mess, the situation. God has faith in you to do the right thing at this moment of time. Speak Life! The situations are waiting for your life-giving words.
Arise to the call Church! Situations that are dead or dying are waiting for our life-giving words. Speak life to the nations, governments, your family, your life.
I can hear the Lord saying ‘Surely I will put breath in you; and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the LORD’’
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
Shalom is translated peace. Some meanings of this word peace are success, prosperity, wholeness, completeness, well-being, and welfare.
This peace was a gift to all believers. New Living Translation of John 14:27 ”I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
Peace is not the absence of trouble. In the midst of trouble we can have peace of mind and heart and peace shows up big when we trust God. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
When we are walking through troubled times in life, we calm our mind with the truths of the Word.
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind stays on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Trust in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.
Let us go to the other side-moving forward.
When there is a transition that begins to happen in our life it requires action on our part. We have to be willing to move. The move happens in our mind. Once we recognize the promptings of Holy Spirit speaking to us about moving forward, the mind has to get in agreement with Holy Spirit. Now your mind will tell you every reason to stay in your comfort zone. After all, things are going well. Why upset the apple cart right? In order to grow, we have to go, and that go is the transition. The greatest move you can have is in your mind.
Corrie Ten Boom said, “We must “never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” People of faith are called to do radical things in order to achieve the purpose of God in their lives. God said to Abram, “Leave the land you have always known. Go from your homeland to a new land that I will show you. I will make you and your people a great nation. I will bless you.” This was a place familiar to Abram. All he had ever known. What are you holding on to for support-comfort, that familiar place. Could it be the very thing that Holy Spirit is saying, “let go”? My blessing for you-my breakthrough for you is in the transition. Let us go to the other side-moving forward to that place called there.
God says to us today, “I am going to command by blessing from that place called there. Let go of the fear that has caused you to stay in a place of stagnation. For you coming out and unto your place of purpose that I have planned long ago for you”!
“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if heed the voice of the Lord your God.”
Deuteronomy 28:2 AMP
Today, despite whatever you are facing in life, take time to hear Jesus. If you are concerned about symptoms in your body, keep hearing and hearing about how our Lord Jesus loved to heal and still heals today. Hear how He bore the cruel Roman lashes for you, so that by His stripes, you are healed (Isaiah 53:5). Hear how he went about doing good and healing ALL who were oppressed (bodily, emotionally, and mentally) by the devil (Acts 10:38, Matt. 9:35. Hear how when He saw the crowds waiting for His healing touch, He was moved with compassion—He didn’t see them as people with impossible demands, but as sheep without a shepherd (Matt. 9:36). And hear how He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8). Faith will infuse your spirit, and His divine healing and health will flood every cell, organ, and system of your body. (to be continued).
Joseph Prince
“Everything we could ever need for life and godliness has already been deposited in us by his divine power. For all this was lavished upon us through the rich experience of knowing him who has called us by name and invited us to come to him through a glorious manifestation of his goodness”. 2 Peter 1:3
What have we not been given in order to lead the life God calls us to? Peter’s answer would be that we are not missing anything. We are fully equipped. For those who are in Christ, the Word tells us that God’s divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness. All of this was deposited in us when we accepted Jesus Christ as our Savior. We don’t lack anything to live a good life, an overcoming life now in the present. He calls for us to follow, and has fully equipped us to make the journey through this life.
Are we taking ownership of what we have been freely given? Taking ownership is about taking initiative. We take ownership when we believe that taking action is not someone else’s responsibility. God has already done everything for us. What are you waiting for?
Before I spoke in my Word says the Lord that you are to wait on me. But I say while you are to wait on me, do not forget I am waiting on you. And if we move together, says the Lord God you will see tremendous things that I have spoken of and your heart will rejoice. Your bodies will revive as you listen to me as you walk with me, says the Lord God.
Word from Pastor Jerry
Be still and that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations.i will be exalted in the earth. Psalms 46:10
The English definition of “still” means to be silent, uttering no sound, quiet, motionless. The Hebrew definition is different for this word “still”. It means to let go, stop striving, slacken, and let drop. This sounds like surrender. When we surrender, we loosen the hold on the circumstance, the situation we are in at the moment. How many times have we wanted to hold on, to fix it, push through it. Holy Spirit softly whispers surrender. Surrender means to relinquish possession, to submit the power authority and control to another. Let go and let God. This is releasing control of the outcome, the timing and yes the ways He chooses to bring about His purpose in the situation.
While waiting for the situation to change we pray. Prayer always brings us closer to God. We worship. God inhabits the praise of his people.
We remember. God has brought us through before his faithfulness will do it again”
“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
There are lots of T.V. programs that are referred to as “reality shows.” Supposedly, they present real life situations for people to relate to. But, many of the programs are staged to show things not exactly as they are in reality. What many call reality is not the real truth but the way they would like it to be.
Sadly many living their “reality” are not aware of the truth they are missing. As a Christian one must submit themselves to God, the Creator, and follow His Word to enjoy life as it is presented in His book, The Bible. It is quite obvious that many people are not prone to this kind of thinking. At the risk of sounding dogmatic, let me say this. We believe God’s way is the only way to a truly fulfilling life. That includes now and eternally ever after. If we are truly a Christian, we must understand there is no way but God’s way, and we don’t decide the way ourselves. We believe His Word and set our lives on what it says and means, not on what we want to make it say to better suit us.
Jesus said He is the way and truth, and when we believe that, we will live a life based on real truth and not on some misunderstood reality. God is God and we are not. We must believe that and then strive to learn and obey the Word of God. The Word was made Man so we could know how to relate to Him. “The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” He redeemed man with His own blood because He lived a sinless life. Sin caused death to enter into the world. A sinless man is never supposed to die but Jesus died. If He was sinless, whose sin did He die for? It was our sin that Jesus took to the cross, paid for, and rose again to justify us and reconcile us to God the Father. What part do we play in the plan? We just believe Jesus paid it all. AMEN!!!
Blessed RESURRECTION SON-day!
He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again. Luke” 24:6-7
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this? John 11:25-26
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13:20-21
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday.
The people cut palm branches, waved them in the air, and laid them out on the ground before Jesus as He rode into the city. The palm branch represented goodness and victory. This was symbolic of the final victory He would soon fulfill over death. “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:55
The people were shouting “Hosanna!” That word actually means “save now,” some of the people were waiting for an earthly king. But God had a different way of bringing salvation to all who would trust in Him. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans. 10:9
The Bible reads that Jesus wept for Jerusalem. Jesus must have known it would be some of these people who would turn their backs on Him. They would betray him and crucify him. His heart broke in knowing how much they needed a Savior. “And as He (Jesus” approached, He saw the city, and He wept [audibly] over it, Exclaiming, Would that you had known personally, even at least in this your day, the things that make for peace (for freedom from all the distresses that are experienced as the result of sin and upon which your peace—your security, safety, prosperity, and happiness—depends)! But now they are hidden from your eyes”. Luke 19:41-42
May this day, Palm Sunday remind us that God sent his only begotten Son in human flesh to be the ultimate sacrifice. Yes Friday is coming but so is Sunday. “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies,'” John 11:25
But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired. Isaiah 40:31
In this Scripture the word “wait” in the Hebrew is “qavah” which is a twisting or binding. It is the word used for making rope. The ancient method of making rope is still used today. There are hundreds of thin stands of fabric, each one alone could easily be broken, but when tightly bound together they form a rope that cannot be broken. In Isaiah 40:31 this waiting is just not sitting back, doing nothing, but it is a process of binding yourself to God and the more you bind yourself to God, the stronger you become.
The following is an interpretation of the gift tongues given last Sunday. Before I spoke in my Word says the Lord that you are to wait on me but I say while you are to wait on me do not forget I am waiting on you and if we move together says the Lord God you will see tremendous things that I have spoken of and your heart will rejoice your bodies will revive as you listen to me as you walk with me says the the Lord God for there are things that are going to happen that you cannot fathom you will receive things in the Spirit that you thought never be possible and you will do things that you thought you you would never be able to do for God will be with you and be your strength and Shield waiting upon the Lord does not mean taking your time lightly or vacation waiting on the Lord is waiting for the instructions to move forward into the things of the kingdom of God and possess what the devil has tried to hold from you possess what this world cannot give you for it only comes from me says the Lord God and I will hold your hand I will walk with you yes I will even live in you says the Lord God and use your shine like a light to the world.
In prayer this week as what to write for the handout I heard Holy Spirit say, “It is time to gather the spoils.” This reminded me of the scripture in 2 Chronicles 20:20-25 “ When Jehoshaphat had consulted with the people he appointed singers to sing to the Lord and give thanks to him for his loving kindness endures forever. When they began to sing, the Lord set ambushments. When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take the spoil it was more than they could carry away, so much so they were three days in gathering the spoil.
I have a word of encouragement to those who may be battle weary. In spite of opposition or how circumstances may look like in the natural world right now your breakout is here. We read in the Bible that when the thief is caught he must repay sevenfold. The enemy has been found out and you are rising in victory.
I encourage you to lift up your voice in praise today and shout out in victory. It is time to collect the spoils. Strengthen yourself in the Lord as David did, But do not give up, for you shall surely overtake and without fail recover all!
Psalm 23 – The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Jehovah-Eternal, Permanent, and Self-existent, the processor of Eternal Life!
Jehovah-Rohi-My Shepherd! You guide me with love and correct me with kindness! You are my Companion and my friend. You cherish me! You lead me! You instruct me and call me by my name! v.1a
Jehovah-Jireh-My Provider! You foresee all my needs and have provided redemption for me. v.1b
Jehovah-Shalom-My Peace! You still my heart and soul, give me divine rest. v.2a
Jehovah-Rapha-My Healer! One who heals my spirit, soul and body You restore me! v.3b
Jehovah-Tsidquenu-My righteousness! You are the ONe Who always makes it right. I am cleansed by the Blood of Jesus! v.3b
Jehovah-Shammah-You are always there! v.4-v.6b
Jehovah-Nissi-My Banner! You give me victory! v.5
Jehovah-M’’kaddesh-My Sanctifier! You purify me and separate me. I am redeemed through His shed blood! v.6
-Given to me by Rita Reynolds-
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.” Romans 10:1-2(NKJV)
“For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.” Romans 10:4(NKJV)
I have heard about people that don’t agree with God’s version of the Bible but once I heard a man say that Paul’s writings should not have been put in the Bible. Now why would one say that. He must have been smarter than God and the Church fore-fathers. The reason he said it was because it didn’t agree with his knowledge of Scripture. What was it that bothered him? It was Paul’s message about salvation by grace through faith. He was like the Jews. He couldn’t turn loose of the law. Though they wouldn’t say remove Paul’s work, they still hold on to the religious law that can never do away with sin. Don’t be caught in that trap. Jesus set us free. “Whom the SON sets free, is free indeed. Live free!
We all have a story to tell of our life. God is still writing my story and He is still writing yours as well. We have opportunities to share our life story so others may be encouraged by what God has done. Holy Spirit showed me a few months ago that I have been in survival mode most of my life. As Holy Spirit continues to reveal, there is healing.
Many of us over a course of time have become very good at being in survival mode. We have learned to go through the motions in life and do what we need to do to get through. When we are “surviving” too long, we can feel the effects it has on us. Regardless of what has caused us to live in survival mode there is hope and there is healing.
Jesus our great Shepherd has given an invitation to those who find themselves living life in survival mode. Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” The Message reads it as “Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace”.
Live life to the fullest, not just surviving but thriving!
What is happening at Asbury in Wilmore Kentucky and other college campuses? Is it the great Awakening that everyone has prayed for? Is it the last day Revival before the Lord’s return? I don’t know. I do know it has caught the attention of the world. Everyone is talking about it on all the social media outlets. I even heard Tucker Carlson on Fox News interview a young lady about what is happening at Asbury.
It is just awesome to see the worship and the crying out to God of the young people and those who are coming from miles to part of this. So many have given up on the younger generation. But God never has and His plan is fulfilling right before our eyes.
Let us not be quick to put titles on what is happening and just be thankful for the lives that are changed and the Good News of the Gospel is going forth however long it continues.
Come, let’s sing out loud to the Lord! Let’s raise a joyful shout to the rock of our salvation! Let’s come before him with thanks! Let’s shout songs of joy to him! The Lord is a great God, the great king over all other gods. Psalms 95:1-4
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