Scripture References: Isaiah 58; Joel 1: 14-20, 2: 15-19 Definition of Fasting: It is a form of personal denial for spiritual purposes. (Fasting without a God-Centered purpose is dieting, starvation or a hunger strike). The real God-Centered Fast is the sacrifice of the personal will which means the “afflicting of...
Doctors tell us to have our eyes examined every two years. If you wear eyeglasses or contacts, our prescriptions can change during that timeframe. Even if you have 20/20 vision, it’s good to check for possible diseases that can effect the eyes. I hear God saying “Get your SPIRITUAL EYES...
SUBJECT: “I’LL TAKE THE CRUMBS” SPEAKER: Pastor Tanya M. Adams SCRIPTURE: Matthew 15:27 – “And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” When I first read this story many years ago, I was offended because it appears that Jesus is...
I remember when growing up, we played a game called “follow the leader “. The object of the game was to mimic or follow the person in the front of the line. Whatever the leader did (e.g., hop, skip, jump, stand on one leg or spin around) everyone in the...
A lot of us find discerning God’s will as a paradoxical task: We believe God has spoken to us in order that we may know what He wants of us but we live like we have nothing. This causes us to live life as a guessing game. We pray for...
Prayer is a powerful force, a significant act for every believer. The impact of prayer in a person’s life is meaningful. In prayer one can forget about their troubles and focus on God. With prayer, you get the answers to your problems. The Bible has a lot to say about...
NCLM is preparing for our “Fast & Consecration”. I was able to teach two messages preparing us for the consecration. SUBJECT: “Strategies for Fasting” SCRIPTURES: Matthew 26:41; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:8; James 4:7 SUBJECT: ” Solemn Assembly” SCRIPTURES: Joel 1:14; 2:15-17; 2 Chronicles 7:14;...
A Shift is taking place in the Body of Christ! When we think of the word shift, we think of moving to another place, position or direction. It can mean a change to another gear. Also, it can mean to change at an unusually faster rate or refer to an...
When the Lord brings change, there is a realignment of things and a cutting away occurs. This brings a realignment of the body of Christ so that we are in the right place at the right time for the purposes of the kingdom. Many in the church are entering a...
Which one do you choose? Scriptures: John 14:27 peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to...