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“So there was division among the people because of Him.” John 7:43 Division refers to a setting apart or a difference of opinion.  According to this Scripture, division is not a modern problem.  It has always existed even when Jesus was on earth.  Even though everyone saw the same things they had different opinions about… Continue reading Message for March 20, 2011

I am not one to be moved by circumstances but this week has been very interesting.  When we consider what is happening now,think about what I said last week concerning quick major changes on earth. Friday’s earthquake was devastating to the Pacific arena, and we still do not know the full extent of its affects. … Continue reading Message for March 13, 2011

Jer. 17:7-8  “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord…They are like trees planted along a riverbank with roots that reach deep into the water.  Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought.  Their leaves stay green, and they go right on producing delicious fruit.” This is such… Continue reading PRODUCING FRUIT IN THE DRY SEASONS

…”My kingdom is not of this world.  If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would fight,…but now My kingdom is not from here.” John 18:36 ****************************************************************************** I am becoming more and more convinced that we are on the verge of a dramatic change in the way life will be for us.  We have… Continue reading Message for March 6, 2011

CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE DISTINCTIVE As parents and leaders of New Life we need to teach the children and youth that Christians are to be distinctive. I Pet. 2:9 “But you are chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, God’s own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the… Continue reading Message for February 27, 2011

Proverbs 3:3-4  “Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart; So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.” The word, man, includes favor with your boss, family members, teachers, pastors, spouse, and others. Eph. 6:12 ” We… Continue reading DIVINE FAVOR

“Then likewise he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry.  And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.”  Heb. 9:21,22 There is a wide scope of ideas about holiness and purity and what brings them about. … Continue reading Message for February 20, 2011

As we look at Valentines Day this year, we need to remember the greatest love story that ever existed.  John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” As Christians let us show this love this week… Continue reading BIBLICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE

WHO IS JESUS? There are four options open to a person dealing with Jesus. You may consider Him: a legend, a liar, a lunatic, or Lord and God. If He existed, then He’s not a legend. If He’s a liar, that goes against everything else we know about His character. If He’s a lunatic, how… Continue reading Message for February 13, 2011

Galations 3: 13-14  “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written, ‘cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.’  He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might… Continue reading NO MORE CURSE!!

The last thing any of us want is to wander aimlessly into the future not knowing what we are looking for or how to find it.  Walking in darkness is not an easy road to travel.  That is why the Scriptures encourage us to walk in the light.  It is easier to walk when you… Continue reading Message for February 6, 2011

In Webster’s dictionary, the definition of favor includes… friendly or kind regard;  good will; approval; liking; to be partial to; assist.  To be favored means “regarded or treated with favor; provided with advantages, specially privileged… The Bible tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:21 that because of Jesus’ sacrifice we have been “made the righteousness of… Continue reading YOU HAVE DIVINE FAVOR

What would you be doing if you weren’t doing what you are doing now? Does this sound like a silly question? It depends on what you think I mean by the question. If you can’t answer the question, there is a good possibility that you do not believe you are in control of your life.… Continue reading Message for January 30, 2011

Like everyone else at the beginning of the new year, I try to decided areas in my life that I really need to work on.  Some of the areas are physical and others are spiritual, and then some have to do with relationships. In every Christian’s life there are two areas that can be more… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions by Pastor LaVerne

WHAT CAUSED ME TO SLIP? Have you ever slipped and lost your footing while walking? What caused it to happen? Truth is, there may be many different causes that led to the slip. One thing is for sure, it wasn’t due just to a faulty philosophy. Something interacted with the situation and caused the slip.… Continue reading Message for Janurary 23, 2011

PSALM 122–“The House of the Lord” When people who fear the most high God enter into His house to worship, they experience great delight and a strong determination to stay in His presence.  Peace and prosperity follow those who love God and who pray for His kingdom to manifest itself in their lives.  David wrote… Continue reading TREASURES FROM PSALMS

“There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the ends thereof are the ways of death.”  “It is not within a man to direct his own steps.” These Scripture verses speak volumes about the ability of man to solve his own problems.  An illustration is given about directing our own steps.  Several… Continue reading Message for January 16, 2011

Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I’ve ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1.… Continue reading The 45 lessons life taught me.

Why should I ever be in bondage knowing that there is liberty where the Spirit of the Lord is?  Gal. 5:1 Why should I feel condemned when the Bible says I am not condemned because I am in Christ? Rom. 8:1 Why should I feel alone when Jesus said He is with me always and… Continue reading If you are going to say something about your circumstances, speak what the Word says.

Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.” Eccl. 11:1 Recently we received a word from the Lord saying, “the fire is kindled and the die is cast you move forward.”  God was saying that any failure to advance is because we refuse to move.  God never fails to… Continue reading Message for Sunday Janary 9, 2011