He replied, "The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of … Continue reading Contend for the Supernatural: Don’t Get Sidetracked
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Sunday Blessing: Let Us Pray!
Then he imprisoned him, placing him under the guard of four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring Peter out for public trial after the Passover. But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him. (Acts 12:4-5 NLT)
Curmudgeon Alert: Abortion DoubleSpeak
Curmudgeon: - a crusty, irascible, cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas. (The Free Dictionary) “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell I normally don’t respond to stupid things people post on Facebook, because I would rather … Continue reading Curmudgeon Alert: Abortion DoubleSpeak
Contend for the Supernatural: Give ’em a Demo!
And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever He chose. (Hebrews 2:4 NLT) The Gospel we are commanded to proclaim is a very remarkable story. In fact, it sounds more like a fairy tale. Yet we are commissioned to reach others by getting … Continue reading Contend for the Supernatural: Give ’em a Demo!
De la Abundancia del Corazon
No nos conformemos, Amigos. El último párrafo del capítulo de Hechos 1 dice: “fueron llamados a ser Apóstoles. Matías fue escogido y se unió a los 11 Apóstoles. (GW)” los siguientes versos (Hechos 2:1-4) representar la venida del Espíritu Santo para capacitar a la Iglesia para testimonio. Dentro de algunos versículos más, los mismos hombres … Continue reading De la Abundancia del Corazon
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Election Time
Let’s save the First Amendment, Amigos. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Amendment 1. Constitution … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Election Time
Revive the Tithe: Crop Insurance
Jesus also said, "The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he's asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads … Continue reading Revive the Tithe: Crop Insurance
Sunday Blessing: Singin’ With Jesus
Since the One who saves and those who are saved have a common origin, Jesus doesn't hesitate to treat them as family, saying, I'll tell my good friends, my brothers and sisters, all I know about you; I'll join them in worship and praise to you. (Hebrews 2:11-12 MSG)
Revive the Tithe: Mark the Victory
Melchizedek blessed Abram with this blessing: "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And blessed be God Most High, who has defeated your enemies for you." Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of all the goods he had recovered. (Genesis 14:19-20 NLT) The first time the tithe is mentioned by … Continue reading Revive the Tithe: Mark the Victory
Contend for the Supernatural: Do and Teach
Just believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me. Or at least believe because of the work you have seen Me do. "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in Me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be … Continue reading Contend for the Supernatural: Do and Teach
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