To have a genuine commitment requires two things – desire and faith. “And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.” (Matthew 25:15) If God blessed you with a million dollars, what would you do with […]
Archive | October, 2006
What is Biblical Prosperity?
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Oct
Prosperity is having enough of God’s provision to accomplish His assignment for your life. “Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon (worldly wealth), who will commit to your trust the true riches?” (Luke 16:11) What is God’s perspective on money? The majority of Christians don’t understand biblical prosperity. If they did, […]
Timely Words About God’s Timeless Word
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Oct
“Within the covers of the Bible are all the answers for all the problems men face. The Bible can touch hearts, order minds, and refresh souls.” – Ronald Reagan All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God […]
Topics to Discuss Before Marriage
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Oct
“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” – Bobby Unser Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105) Recently (2006) I discovered that my pastor is taking an engaged couple through a lengthy pre-marital preparation course. I think that is wonderful to avoid disasters since an ounce […]
Books Recommended by the College of Prayer
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Oct
The great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. – John Piper Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wondrous works. (Psalm 119:27) Do you have a monthly and annual reading plan? The following are some of the books recommended by the College of […]
Two Essential Means of Grace
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Oct
Use the Word of God and prayer in the right proportion! “but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” (Acts 6:4) Do you have a healthy balance between reading the Bible and praying? The following comes from the “Prefatory Note” of Chapter 1 of Prevailing Prayer by D. […]
Prayer and Obedience
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Oct
Substituting praying for obeying simply will not work. “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,” (1 Samuel 15:22b) What good is all our busy religion if God isn’t in it? What good is it if we’ve lost majesty, reverence, worship – an awareness of the divine? What good is it if we’ve lost a sense […]
Unity Precedes the Blessing
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Oct
Prayer is never an acceptable substitute for obedience. “that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” (John 17:21b) What kind of pastors do we need? The following notes were taken by Hagazi Kebede when Jack Serra spoke in Culpeper on October 21, 2006: Unity of mind […]
Expect a Miracle!
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Oct
Every day a miracle comes and every day a miracle goes. Are you look for and expecting it? “Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul,” (Acts 19:11) Last year I had the privilege to attend a conference led my Dr. Mike Murdock at the Wisdom Center in Texas. Dr. Murdock told […]
Thank You LORD for Jack and AJ Serra!
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Oct
Each of us needs 3 kinds of people in our life – a mentor, a peer, and someone we are mentoring. To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (2 Timothy 1:2) Do you have a mentor and someone you are mentoring in your life? […]