HOPE

i'm going to end tonight's shares with what we all need a huge dose of tonight and that's hope.  We can't live without it for more than 1 second.  I hope this encourages you.  Pray for those hurting tonight in Texas.  We NEED some hope.  God bless and love in Christ Jesus.  Please go to YouTube, like and share from their site rather than mine.

share the greatest hope...salvation!

FIVE THINGS EVERY NEW CHRISTIAN NEEDS TO KNOW

What if your calling is just worshiping Him and being the light of the world and salt of the earth?  What if we have many abilities?  Not all are called to the same purposes. Grow in His Word and He will lead you when you are ready but don't be surprised if your calling is sweeping the Church?  It may not be glamorous or life-shattering but it's a good calling.  Humble yourself and obey Him and give Him the glory for all you've been given.  Remember, He said the least of you on earth will be the greatest in Heaven.  Love God and others.  Obey Him and that's all He asked of you except to share the Gospel and be the light of the world & salt of the earth.  You are worthy by His blood!

BOOST YOUR PRAYERS BY "THE BEAT"

I am so glad I found this channel cos I don't really schedule and time my prayers.  I always try to pray for a minute first thing, I am so bad about saying Grace but I do say it even if it's after I eat, and then I pray as I am falling asleep.  I felt bad because I don't do many "formal" prayers but yet I talk to Him constantly.  It's like I wake up, say a quick prayer thanking Him for another day and then it's nonstop the rest of the day.  I do formal prayers on occasion but I just talk to Him all the time.  Sometimes I don't even have to "pray" to have it answered.  Honestly, is prayer for us or God?  I sometimes think it's for us cos He already knows but prayer keeps US remembering WE need Him, not the other way around.  It's to create a personal relationship with our Savior and we pray without ceasing.  God bless and keep me in your prayers please! Prayer is our best weapon!

SHARE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION

FIRST CORINTHIANS 15:1-11

ARE MEGA CHURCHES BIBLICAL? 7 SIGNS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH BY THE BEAT

Let us all be convinced that our churches are healthy and preach the truth and are more interested in salvation than money.  We are not under the law of tithing and any church that preaches this should be a red flag. They should preach that we should give and give abundantly and most of all, cheerfully.  How many people do you hear gripe about the collection plates and resent how often they're passed?  What about resenting having to give 10%?  Well, tithing was only in place when there was a Levitical priest. We are not under a Levite priest now.  Every pastor I've asked this and admit it, they say the 10%'ers are losing half of the amount of money they'd be getting if they taught the truth because instead of only 10% unwilling tithes, the average giving is 22.5% of their income and tend to give to special love offerings very generously.  Today, even giving 5% could cause a family to lose their home, not eat, etc.  They don't go to church because of the guilt and shame that some pastors call them on in public so they're starving Spiritually yet they always, always find some way to help others.  AND they do it cheerfully, even if it costs nothing but time.  There's tons of ways to give and anyway, you can't buy your way into Heaven.  Something just to think about and learn the truth of God's Word!  Church should be about saving people, not buying better sound equipment or fancy cars. 

Question - Which do you think God would prefer you do?  Give a church a lot of money OR spread the Gospel to someone who needs it and lead them to the Cross?

DO PROPHETS STILL EXIST TODAY (VIDEO BY THE BEAT)

Oh, I can hear the outrage of the charismatics and Health, Wealth and Healing pastors now!  Did the prophets heal?  Did they promise you wealth and prosperity?  Take money?  The better ? for me is does the Holy Spirit lead you?  Does He convict you of sin or give you the day/hour of Jesus Christ's return?  I don't believe in modern day prophets in that new revelations of His Word is given.  I believe He speaks but unless it lines up with scripture, you are listening to a false prophet.  God lays burdens on my heart for others many times.  He guides me into making good choices.  I'm even almost (but not quite) sure He or an angel spoke directly to me but if so, it was meant for me personally, not to share with the world. No revelation.  Jesus Christ also warns not to add to or take away from the words in the book.  I believe we are given great insights into prophecy already foretold.  Prophecy is also not to tell the future but to verify the truth of the Bible throughout the ages as it is fulfilled.  Discernment is extremely important here.  New doctrines?  No.  New ways to be saved or God really didn't mean _______ (fill in the blank).  Ah, yeah He did.  We change, He doesn't.  What was sin in the beginning is sin today.  So we can soften sin all we want to coddle the world and make them feel saved but continue to live in willful sin.  Is that love?  Sometimes love hurts.  Love convicts.  Love cares more about your salvation than your emotions.  This is my POV and whenever someone says "God told me to tell you..." a red flag goes up.  I sometimes feel strongly that God wants me to tell someone something or pray for them but God does not audibly speak to me.  What does His voice sound like?  And why doesn't He speak to me?  He does.  He left me a great book and if I want to hear Him speak audibly to me, I read the Bible out loud.  Yes, He speaks to you but are you listening to Him or your own thoughts and trusting other spirits?  Our adversary can imitate but cannot do anything else.  But are there really prophets today?  I say God can give anyone any gift He wishes.  This IS His world.

WELCOME TO POST-CHRISTIAN AMERICA BY WRETCHED

Normally, his videos are fun and enlightening as he is (or was at one time) a comedian.  He uses humor a lot and laughter is good for the Spirit.  When you enjoy a sermon or Bible study, you are way more likely to remember it.  Laughter is a great gift of God but, like all His good gifts, it's abused and misused.  We find ourselves laughing or sharing and sharing things that maybe doesn't bring glory to God.  I find humor to be very healing.  I even play with God. Jesus must have had a wonderful sense of humor and knew how to relate to children because they flocked around Him.  Kids do not like grown-up fuddy duddies.  They want to play.  Never be so grown you forget what it's like to be an innocent child.  

However, this one isn't funny and some probably won't like half of what he says.  You don't have to agree but I would think about it in light of what God says.  This is about that Church shooting in Texas yesterday and guns/justice.  Is it time for the churches to publicly say "no more?"  We are going to protect our women and children first. Whether you are pro or anti-gun, that's your choice but how many people have to die at the hands of psychopaths before we stand up and say WE ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE?  I say now is the time to send the world a clear message.  Yes, I am very pro-gun and if I see you in danger, I'm not going to ask you your political or religious beliefs before I keep you safe either.  It's the RIGHT thing to do and you know it!  What is worse to you, killing one man hell bent on killing many or the slaughter of untold numbers just worshiping God?  No one of any faith should ever have to fear being mowed down at their choice of where to worship.  I have heard many "Christians" say we should start blowing up Mosques to exterminate Islam.  Are you kidding me?  Where does Jesus Christ EVER give you that commandment?  It makes me sick. It makes them no different than Muslims who kill Christians and no, I do not believe that every Muslim wishes me harm.  I'm not going to debate it.  We are living in perilous times, people.  I'm seriously thinking of starting a home church and/or Bible study or one where we gather at a park.  God doesn't live in a building.

God bless and pray for the families and loved ones of those slaughtered at the hands of a madman yesterday. 

Feel free to disagree with this and if you're like me and the thought of owning (or having to own) a gun makes you physically sick, I completely understand. I swore I'd never own a gun.  Unfortunately, today it's almost impossible to be safe and not have one. I may own one, I may not.  I don't ever admit or deny and to ask you will be met with "that's not your business."  Guns or self-protection is Biblical. We live in perilous times and many people own guns who pray each night they never have to use it. No law-abiding gun owner ever buys a gun hoping for a chance to use it except at a range.  I love to target shoot.  It's a sport! But when or if we get one, I'll be one of those who pray about it a lot.  So please, this isn't pro- or anti-gun.  This is about people not in church who are considering finding one but are now getting too scared to go.  It's about protecting our brethren and our visitors and getting down to sharing the Gospel and leading others to the Cross.  I don't need or want to hear your POV on guns and if churches should be armed.  Maybe 20 or more people would have woken up this morning if they had.  Please think about it!

First Corinthians 15:1-11

John 3:16-17

Ephesians 2:8-9

IF YOU ARE SCARED TO ATTEND CHURCH TODAY AS MANY ARE SCARED TO GO TO A MOVIE NOW, PLEASE UNTIL YOU FEEL SAFE AND DECIDE TO GO, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING PASTORS THAT WILL GIVE YOU GOURMET SPIRITUAL MEALS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. FOREGO CHURCH IF YOU MUST, DON'T REJECT SALVATION!

Justin Peters Ministry

Paul Washer

John McAuthur

Grace Ambassadors

AbaloneKid on Google Plus

J. Vernon McGee's sermons from the 70s

Not a complete list and will be added to as often as necessary and shared!  You can also find many others on the right hand side of my blog.

CHRIST JESUS LOVES YOU...LOVE HIM BACK!