"And the next Sabbath day came Almost the whole city together to hear the word of God" Acts 13:44 As I read the book of Acts, I see the power of the holy spirit which enable the Apostles to preach the gospel and perform signs wonders and miracles. But what astonishes me is that these men were preaching to entire cities! As i'm studying the book of Acts, I ask myself what if we could preach the Gospel to entire cities just like God used those men to do so. What a blessing it would be to see entire cities come to hear the Gospel. The awesome power of God would be displayed as multitudes would be saved just like in biblical times. But I question what are we doing to take cities? Have our churches become inward focus that we are forgetting about the masses? Jesus Christ took the Gospel outside of the 4 walls of the church and we must do the same. We live in a time where many are afraid or they simply don't know how to share the Gospel. This is why we must come together as body of Christ and teach evangelism that we can share the Good News in order to take over cities. So as I conclude this blog, I ask what are you doing to take over a city? And secondly, will you agree and join with me to take over a city? God bless
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In Matthew 28 Jesus commands us to go and make disciples. Jesus commands us to share the Gospel with the lost and or unsaved. But how effective are we as individual Christians and or Churches? Some say reaching out to the lost is not a part of their ministry. Evangelism seems to be last on the list if it makes the "to do list" at all. I see other religions going about town sharing their doctrine whether it be false or true. I watch those people and notice how persistent they are, and how well they are trained. Although they don't have the right message they are trained to deliver their message. And sometimes I wonder where are we? As Christians we seem to be 2 steps behind. Some don't even share the Gospel. Others are afraid to share the Gospel. And some do share it. While we tend to wonder where the next blessing is coming from, God says what about the lost? What about those who don't know Jesus as Lord and savior? Each day we walk by people, work with and talk to people and never make an attempt to share Christ with them. So the question I ask is how effect are we? If you would like to increase your effectiveness in evangelism click on the link below to learn more! God Bless!
http://aalministries.weebly.com/evangelism.html "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" Matthew 11:30
We all go through struggles in life. Life presents us all with ups and downs. Many have fell into the misconception that as a christian, we are not supposed to encounter problems and life is supposed to be in the land of utopia. Well contrary to popular belief, just because a person is saved doesn't mean they will live a trouble free life. But this blog is not about that. Or should I say it's not focused solely on the Christian. Various times in my ministry i've encountered people who are burdened or held down by life. In their eyes, life is hopeless or they feel like there is no hope. You can see the expressions on their faces and you can see it in their actions. Although life brings challenges, you don't have to live as if you are weighed down. In the scripture above, Jesus clearly states that HIS yoke is easy and HIS burden is light. What he is saying is to cast our cares upon HIM. Cast our burdens upon HIM. If we do these things, God will either fix, remove, or strengthen us to endure the situation. So for those who feel they are alone, with no hope, life has weighed you down, you carry a heavy burden, Jesus assures us that if we turn to HIM, things will get better. Jesus can not only save you, but strengthen you as well. Be Blessed! As I sit patienetly in the waiting room as my wife is having surgery, the Lord gave me a thought of how many are sitting in his waiting room? For those who are saved, where Jesus is the Lord and savior, we are not in the waiting room because we already have been admitted into the Kingdom of Heaven. But there are many who are not saved. Jesus Christ is not their Lord and Savior, therefore they wonder if they will reside in heaven with Jesus, or they have a false sense of security. These are people who are in "The Waiting Room." They live thier lives without God being a priority. They go about their daily business as if salvation is based on their conduct, good works, or just being a good person. For some, life revolves around their career, husband, wives, children, education, money, or even themeselves. They are in "The Waiting Room." They are in the waiting room" to see if they will hear the words," job well done thy good and faithful servant. Enter into the Joy of the Lord." So as I sit here and wait for the post operation consultation from the doctor, the question I pose to you is are you in "The Waiting Room?" If you answered yes to this question, then it's imperative that you take the next step in receiving Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. If you would allow Jesus to save you, then you won't have to remain in the waiting room nor guess if you are going to heaven or not. The Bible says in Romans 10, "If thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in thine heart, that God raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved." And if you do this, truly believing in your heart that Jesus died on the cross for your sins, and he is Lord, then you won't be in "The Waiting Room."
As I am a patronizer of social media, or social websites, I frequently read where people declare they have changed their lives. Although they have made changes, i seldom hear of any change from within. Many people claim to make changes by altering things around them but never from within. We can change our clothing, friends, atmosphere, hair styles, but true change comes from within. The Bible tells us, or specifically Jesus says to Nicodemus in John 3 that to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, a man must be born again. When one is born again a change or transformation takes place. This change or regeneration doesn't start on the outside, it begins and occurs on the inside. This change is known as salvation or being saved. This change is so powerful that it flows outward. You don't have to declare or tell others, they will see the change in you. Always remember in your deepest and darkest hours Jesus is available to you. If you are really looking to make a change, trust Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Romans 10:9 says if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved.
This past Saturday our church went out into the community to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We stood on the bus stops, ministered to people, gave out tracts, and information about the Jesus Christ and our church. While technology is great and can be used to our advantage, Jesus still made contact with lost and hurting people. When we look at the ministry of Jesus, he basically took time out of his schedule to minister to others. Many are filled with the Holy Ghost, speak in tongues, have titles, but at the end of the day we have been commanded and commissioned to share the Gospel to those who are not saved. Everyday we encounter people who are broken, hurting, lost, looking for the way. Many have tried everything except for Jesus Christ. When a person says to you, they don't know what to do, or they don't know what they are going to do, that's an open door to introduce them to Jesus. If they are not saved, we have an obligation to make an effort to share the Gospel with them. It is Gods' will that man may be saved. So please share the Gospel in love, and let others know, there is nothing in hell they want. Contrary to popular belief, there is not a big party in hell. There is nothing but pain, torment all night long, 7 times hotter than you can imagine. There is no day or light in hell, and no way out! "And Jesus came and spake unto them saing, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have command you: and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen" Matthew 28:18-20
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AuthorRev. Luckett is the Pastor of Saint Paul Church. He is committed to preaching Christ and leading others to salvation. Archives
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