Many of us walk through life as if we are cursed, rather than blessed. We feel like we've let God down so much that he has removed his blessing from our life. This is an old covenant way of thinking. Under the new covenant, Jesus rescued us from the curse. In Christ, you are blessed!
In 2009 God is calling His church to "go forward". We will not have an ability to go forward if we are not right with God. We have been called to be an extension to God's goodness to a dying world. If our central focus is to live for the betterment of others, then even the bitter things will become sweet to us. There is still a Lamb for every house. There is power, provision and protection in Christ. We must make haste and get right with God so we can be a testimony of His provision and power. In Christ everyday is a new beginning where the impossible becomes possible.
We all face uncertain times in life. Like Jacob, we can feel fearful and lonely. Things may not go the way we expected. We are left with nothing but a word from God. Be encouraged. You are the beloved child of a loving Heavenly Father who cares for you and wants to bless you.
We live a generation that has more money, entertainment, modern conveniences and medical advances than ever in history. Yet, we are one of the most depressed, unhappy and bored generations of all time. Many Christians have an incorrect belief that we are not meant to be happy. Pastor Gary Wilkerson looks at many scriptures and scholars that demonstrate that God does indeed want his people to be happy.
Every Christian life should have a must. It’s a calling and a purpose that goes beyond the everyday have-to’s and the personal ambition of want-to’s. It’s more than a ministry or an occupation—it’s your entire life. Your must will require you to move—activated by faith, not stuck in fear. As you step out and trust God to fulfill your must, you will experience more—heaven in you impacting this earth for Jesus. There is a world around us church, desperately crying out for more. It’s time for you to move into your must!
We are living in a generation in which the Bible is attacked by culture and society. The Word of God is diminished, and its goodness and relevance are doubted—even amongst a growing number of Christians. Pastor Gary Wilkerson exhorts the church to not only read their Bible, but to study it, know it, and stand upon its truth and authority.
A prudent person takes an honest inventory of their heart. When we realize that our own efforts can only get us so far, we must forsake the limitations of our own strength and strategies, and come under the covering and power that Jesus has to supply for us.
Many of us, if we are honest, would admit that we don’t really have rest in our hearts and minds. The pressures of life keep us stressed and on edge. We wonder if we are doing enough or good enough. While some are facing legitimate tests and hardships. Scripture promises rest for God’s people, but we just aren’t experiencing it. Are we the ones the Bible warns won’t enter into God’s rest? Pastor Michael Petillo looks at the keys to entering into the rest that is promised through imperishable seed of Christ living inside every believer.
Pastor Gary Wilkerson concludes our study of the Gospel of John by looking at the resurrection of Jesus. Most of us know why Jesus died, but why was he raised from the dead? What did it accomplish? When we understand the purpose of Christ's resurrection, we will walk in power over fear and unbelief, and live with a passion that draws ourselves and others to his presence.