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  • Zeal for the Lost

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    By TA York

    Revelations 12:11

    “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto death.”

    Many Christians believe quoting the Bible to unbelievers will win people over.

    Yes, if they are ready and have been tapped on the shoulder by the Holy Spirit (John 6:44).

    If not, we disciples of Christ need to be trained to deliver on another level.

    Romans 10:14 “how can people hear if there is no preacher?”
    Romans 10:17 “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.”

    Think of it like this. Jesus is not tangible to an unbeliever. Blind can’t see, deaf can’t hear.
    The Bible is just a book to those who are dying. We need to live the Word of God, that is what people can see. This is how we can preach without words. Slower? Yes, it may mean you have to spend time with them.

    Note: Jacobs Well is 151 feet deep. Can a sheep pull the water from the well? No. The Shepherd must do it. Pulling water from a 151 deep well takes work. That’s what Shepherds are training for.

    First, we ask the Father, “what does this person need?” Then we have to train ourselves to listen. Listen to those people around us, and the Holy Spirit.

    I was involved with a ministry serving the homeless. We were in a park, delivering food and clothes. We played music and people gave testimonies.

    The Holy Spirit said to me, “turn around.” I did, a homeless man was sitting in the distance, listening to the music. “He’s thirsty,” were the next words I heard.

    I went and gave him a cup of punch. “You look thirsty.” He drank it in one gulp.

    “Hi, I’m Tony. Come join us for a meal.” He replied, “I’m Robert.” He got up and stuck out his hand at me. I grabbed him and gave him a big bear hug.

    When I let him go, he was crying. “Do you know how long its been since someone has done that?”

    “What?” I had no idea what was happening.

    “No one has hugged me for a while.” I believe I hugged him again.

    He ate, he talked, and he smiled. He accepted Christ that beautiful day. We found him a place to live temporarily.

    This man’s salvation was not due to a sermon or quoting the Bible (Yes, these are good things too}.

    He was a man on the outside looking in at “Christlike” tangible people.

    Our testimony is required to soften hearts. Not necessarily words, but actions.

    If we Christians don’t study the word, pray and love God with an obedient heart. We will not have compassion and empathy.

    The church is missing this (John 5:30, Mark 9:35) point. The church has lost its zeal.

    Time to return to Pentecost!

    God bless





  • Be Alert

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    By TA York

    1 Peter 5:8-10

    “Be self-controlled and ALERT. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. RESIST him, STANDING firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.”

    I heard a sermon regarding, “Once saved always saved.”

    Here’s the problem with this thought.

    Men tell themselves, “why chase after God? I’m saved by grace. I no longer have to be obedient.”

    What did Paul write?

    Romans 6:1, 2

    “What shall we say then? Shall we continue to sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?”

    I’ve heard people say, “God will forgive me. He has to. I’ve already repented. Years ago. Doesn’t that cover future sins too?

    Christians are dead to sin! Do NOT pick up the old life!

    In the medieval era, the Catholics practiced “indulgences.” Paying for your sins in advance.
    As soon as the coin hit the bottom of the offering box, a person was absolved of sin. Be it past, present or future.

    Is this what Jesus died for? How many times does Jesus need to die for us worthless sinners?

    Galatians 3:1 “You foolish Galatians. Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.”

    1 Samuel 15:22 “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”

    Point 1:

    Christians need to be alert.

    The evil in this world will make your mind numb. Once the Devil sees you relax, that’s when he attacks.

    Gideon’s chosen men, held a sword, looked around and drank, dipping their hands into the river.

    Passover feast, there is a tradition for the father to search for yeast in the house, after it has been swept clean. The family puts a little in each room. After all is found, it is burned.

    Our job is to search our hearts constantly. Be aware of our weaknesses.

    Point 2:

    Resist! I know my weaknesses. I pray against them daily.

    Obey the Word of God. Fight against our sin nature.

    Point 3:

    Continue to stand. Humans are not perfect, but don’t put yourself in a position of failure.

    A friend of mine was addicted to porn. So now, if he’s on the computer, someone is there to watch him (wife usually).

    Matthew 22:37 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”

    God bless!





  • Luther’s First Communion

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    By TA York

    John 6:44

    “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.”

    Martin Luther’s First Communion.

    A young Martin Luther was going to present his communion. This act would confirm his ordination into priesthood.

    A celebration was planned by his wealthy dad. After the confirmation.

    Martin Luther got in front of the congregation. Said a prayer over the elements, then froze.
    He was unable to complete the ceremony. Another finished the communion.ML

    Afterwards, Luther’s dad asked, “what happened?”

    “Dad,” Luther exclaimed. “I was holding the real blood and flesh of Jesus. Don’t you understand? I was in awe!”

    Though we Christians don’t believe in transubstantiation ( the transformation of juice and a cracker into the real Jesus), I use this to illustrate a point.

    Have you had the opportunity to touch the REAL JESUS? To be touched by the REAL JESUS?

    What will you do with this encounter? Be in awe or walk away?

    Proverbs 27:1

    “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”

    Today, the Holy Spirit is tapping you on the shoulder. Today is the time to accept Jesus into your heart.

    Pray this with me….
    “Dear Jesus, forgive me a sinner. Come into my life and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Jesus thank you for dying on the cross for me. Father send the comforter to me, to indwell me. Amen.”

    Welcome to the family of God.

    Next step, look for a Bible based church that will disciple you.







  • Ride Sharing

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    It is surprising how God can use you. Your desire to please God is translated as the openness and God will bring needy people to you. Obedience results in special blessings.

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  • No Fails with Jesus

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    Proverbs 16:9
    In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

    John 9:4
    As long as it is day, we must do the works of Him who sent me. night is coming, when no one can work.

    We disciples of Christ push forward to give glory to God.  Sometimes we feel that our plans fail due to our lack of character.  A common misconception we go through.
    God asks us to try.  Plant a seed and allow God to do the rest.

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  • Heart Kingdom!

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    Jeremiah 17:8-9: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.”

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  • The Well – Dothan

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    Genesis 37:17b to 24

    17b “So Joseph went after his brothers and found them near Dothan. 18 But they saw him in the distance, and before he reached them, they plotted to kill him. 23 So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the ornate robe he was wearing— 24 and they took him and threw him into the cistern. The cistern was empty; there was no water in it.”

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  • The Well. Shechem

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    Shechem literally means “appointed place”. God sends his people to appointed places. The testing grounds for the righteous and the not so righteous. Maybe a meeting with God is scheduled for you?

    Here’s how my tests started.

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  • Little Ones

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    Matthew 18:5

    “And if you tenderly care for this little one on my behalf, you are tenderly caring for me.” Matthew 18:10

    “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.”

    Parents what would you do to protect your children?

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  • Jesus talk

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    Luke 10: 1 & 2.

    1 After this, Jesus chose another 72 disciples. He sent them out two by two, to every town and village that he would visit soon. 2 Before they went, he said to them, ‘Many people are ready to believe God’s message. They are like crops in a field at harvest time. But there are very few workers to bring in the crops. So pray to God to send out workers. The field and the plants belong to him.

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