A sermon by Pastor J. R. Finney given at Church of the Holy SpiritSong in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
April 10, 2010
Encouraging Words 4/10/10 The Resurrection - No Room for Neutrality
From: Love Worth Finding
“He is not here: for He is risen.” Matthew 28:6
It is a disturbing truth that Jesus Christ literally came out of the grave. You just can’t be neutral about the resurrection. If you are a thinking person, you’re going to have to face the fact of the resurrection. Either it is true or it is not true. Either He came out of that grave or He did not.
Now which side are you on?
You can’t just ball it all up and say, “It doesn’t really make any difference. Let’s just put our arms around everybody. We all believe the same thing.” No, no, no! When you take a stand for truth, you’re going to have a head on collision with the darkness that doesn’t want the light shining in!
•Pray for those in fulltime ministry as they proclaim the truth to a lost world.
•Pray for God’s protection as they go to the frontline and battle for souls!
“He is not here: for He is risen.” Matthew 28:6
It is a disturbing truth that Jesus Christ literally came out of the grave. You just can’t be neutral about the resurrection. If you are a thinking person, you’re going to have to face the fact of the resurrection. Either it is true or it is not true. Either He came out of that grave or He did not.
Now which side are you on?
You can’t just ball it all up and say, “It doesn’t really make any difference. Let’s just put our arms around everybody. We all believe the same thing.” No, no, no! When you take a stand for truth, you’re going to have a head on collision with the darkness that doesn’t want the light shining in!
•Pray for those in fulltime ministry as they proclaim the truth to a lost world.
•Pray for God’s protection as they go to the frontline and battle for souls!
April 09, 2010
Affirming Words 4/9/10-"Enjoying the People In Your Life"
A sermon by Pastor J. R. Finney given at Church of the Holy SpiritSong in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Enjoying the People in Your Life – Part 1 from COHSS on Vimeo.
Matthew 25 Resource 4/9/10-Martha's Table (Washington, DC)
Martha's Table's mission is to help at-risk children, youth, families and individuals in our community improve their lives by providing educational programs, food, clothing, and enrichment opportunities.
Martha's Table Children, Youth and Family Programs provides more than 300 children and youth (ages 3 month to 18 years) with nutritious meals and supervised learning and literacy activities in a safe environment throughout the year. Martha's Table also offers family support services including parent training to our constituents.
McKenna's Wagon, our seven-days-a-week mobile soup kitchen feeds more than 1200 hungry and homeless people at many locations in Washington, DC.
Martha's Outfitters, our newly redesigned clothing center provides free and low cost clothing, linens, toiletries and children's supplies to those in need. All proceeds from sales go to support the children and youth programs.
Click here to find out more.
Martha's Table Children, Youth and Family Programs provides more than 300 children and youth (ages 3 month to 18 years) with nutritious meals and supervised learning and literacy activities in a safe environment throughout the year. Martha's Table also offers family support services including parent training to our constituents.
McKenna's Wagon, our seven-days-a-week mobile soup kitchen feeds more than 1200 hungry and homeless people at many locations in Washington, DC.
Martha's Outfitters, our newly redesigned clothing center provides free and low cost clothing, linens, toiletries and children's supplies to those in need. All proceeds from sales go to support the children and youth programs.
Click here to find out more.
Encouraging Words 4/9/10 Peace Through the Blood of His Cross
From: Love Worth Finding
“... having made peace through the blood of His cross.” Colossians 1:20
How can a cross bring peace if Jesus is the One hanging there?
At the cross, wickedness was not appeased. Wickedness was confronted.
At the cross, sin was not overlooked. At the cross, sin was atoned and paid for.
God’s greatest righteousness confronted man’s greatest wickedness, and righteousness won. Peace was attained through the blood of the cross.
Thank God for the cross! Thank God for Jesus!
During this time of year, as you celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord, take a few moments to praise Jesus for the power and hope you have because of His resurrection.
“... having made peace through the blood of His cross.” Colossians 1:20
How can a cross bring peace if Jesus is the One hanging there?
At the cross, wickedness was not appeased. Wickedness was confronted.
At the cross, sin was not overlooked. At the cross, sin was atoned and paid for.
God’s greatest righteousness confronted man’s greatest wickedness, and righteousness won. Peace was attained through the blood of the cross.
Thank God for the cross! Thank God for Jesus!
During this time of year, as you celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord, take a few moments to praise Jesus for the power and hope you have because of His resurrection.
April 08, 2010
Affirming Words 4/8/10-"Loving Life and Loving Yourself" Part 3 of 3
Although Joyce Meyer is not a LGBT affirming minister, this message from her is one that everyone struggling with self-image and seeking to put more joy in their life can be blessed by.
LGBT Helping Hands 4/8/10-OutYouth (Austin, TX)
Out Youth is a safe place where youth are listened to, supported in good times and bad, and have a chance to learn about themselves and others. We strive to meet youth with acceptance and respect wherever they are in their lives.
Out Youth is a place where youth are challenged to stretch themselves by learning information and skills that they believe will be truly useful in their lives. We believe that youth are the most qualified to define their own needs and interests and we work with each individual to guide that process as needed.
Most importantly, Out Youth is a place where youth are valued and have the opportunity to give back to their own communities in whatever ways they wish. Here, youth can become part of the solution to the problems that most concern them.
Out Youth is a safe place for youth and their allies to learn, share, and grow.
Click here to find out more.
Out Youth is a place where youth are challenged to stretch themselves by learning information and skills that they believe will be truly useful in their lives. We believe that youth are the most qualified to define their own needs and interests and we work with each individual to guide that process as needed.
Most importantly, Out Youth is a place where youth are valued and have the opportunity to give back to their own communities in whatever ways they wish. Here, youth can become part of the solution to the problems that most concern them.
Out Youth is a safe place for youth and their allies to learn, share, and grow.
Click here to find out more.
Encouraging Words 4/8/10 Sealed with the Holy Spirit
From: Love Worth Finding
“...ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise.” Ephesians 1:13
The moment you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit of God seals you into Himself.
What does it mean to be sealed? It means to put the King’s seal on you. The King’s seal can be broken by no man. That means you are His for all time and eternity.
Second Timothy 2:19 says, “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His.” You are sealed into a relationship with God by the Holy Spirit.
Read Daniel 6 and Matthew 27. Note the similarities in the accounts of Daniel and Jesus being sealed away for death and how the Almighty God delivered them unto life!
“...ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise.” Ephesians 1:13
The moment you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit of God seals you into Himself.
What does it mean to be sealed? It means to put the King’s seal on you. The King’s seal can be broken by no man. That means you are His for all time and eternity.
Second Timothy 2:19 says, “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His.” You are sealed into a relationship with God by the Holy Spirit.
Read Daniel 6 and Matthew 27. Note the similarities in the accounts of Daniel and Jesus being sealed away for death and how the Almighty God delivered them unto life!
April 07, 2010
Affirming Words 4/7/10-"Loving Life and Loving Yourself" Part 2 of 3
Although Joyce Meyer is not a LGBT affirming minister, this message from her is one that everyone struggling with self-image and seeking to put more joy in their life can be blessed by.
Affirming Resource 4/7/10-Seattle First Baptist, WA (American Baptist)
A warm welcome to Seattle First Baptist Church! Whether through this website or in person, here you will find a dynamic faith community that has been a voice for social justice and progressive theology in downtown Seattle for more than a century. Here it is safe to hold your Christian heritage unapologetically while also valuing opportunities to collaborate with people of all faiths on issues that we hold in common. All people and all families are welcome into this congregation where diversity is cherished and makes us strong.
Encouraging Words 4/7/10 Intimately Known By God
From: Love Worth Finding
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:14
Ever feel like the little girl who was endeavoring to pray what we call “The Lord’s Prayer?” She said, “Our Father which art in Heaven, how does He know my name?”
I have, but, friend, He does know our names. He knows me. He knows you.
But you say, “How could God be interested in me? The great God who made the universes – how could He be interested in me, like a fleck of spray in an ocean of existence?”
Well, He is interested in you. You are not an accident. You are intimately known by God.
Read what Jesus tells us in Matthew 10:30:
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”
•What does this tell you about God?
•What does this tell you about yourself?
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:14
Ever feel like the little girl who was endeavoring to pray what we call “The Lord’s Prayer?” She said, “Our Father which art in Heaven, how does He know my name?”
I have, but, friend, He does know our names. He knows me. He knows you.
But you say, “How could God be interested in me? The great God who made the universes – how could He be interested in me, like a fleck of spray in an ocean of existence?”
Well, He is interested in you. You are not an accident. You are intimately known by God.
Read what Jesus tells us in Matthew 10:30:
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”
•What does this tell you about God?
•What does this tell you about yourself?
April 06, 2010
Affirming Words 4/6/10-"Loving Life and Loving Yourself" Part 1 of 3
Although Joyce Meyer is not a LGBT affirming minister, this message from her is one that everyone struggling with self-image and seeking to put more joy in their life can be blessed by.
Matthew 25 Resource 4/6/10-American's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia (Savannah)
Primarily, America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia serves as the warehouse and distribution center for our collaboration of partner non-profits. We pick up or receive truckloads of food that are donated daily by local and national grocers, businesses, and individuals. Second Harvest inspects, sorts, and stocks donated items in our 30,000 square foot warehouse. Donations are supplemented with purchased items. Fresh and non-perishable products are distributed to more than 300 nonprofit agencies in a 21-county service delivery area that includes both urban and rural communities. Our partner agencies include food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, domestic abuse facilities, senior centers and daycare centers for low-income children.
The mission of the food bank is to feed the hungry by distributing nutritious food to non-profit agencies and at risk elderly and youth, to assist in disaster relief, and work towards long term solutions to end the cycle of poverty and hunger. Our statement of purpose is "Utilizing food and education to improve lives and create a hunger-free community".
Click here to find out more.
The mission of the food bank is to feed the hungry by distributing nutritious food to non-profit agencies and at risk elderly and youth, to assist in disaster relief, and work towards long term solutions to end the cycle of poverty and hunger. Our statement of purpose is "Utilizing food and education to improve lives and create a hunger-free community".
Click here to find out more.
Encouraging Words 4/6/10 Restore the Years the Locust Have Eaten
From: Love Worth Finding
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten.” Joel 2:25
Hosea had a wife whose name was Gomer. She not only committed immorality, but she finally ended up as a prostitute on the street.
In the strength of the Lord, Hosea went to her, reclaimed her, forgave her, remarried her and restored her as his bride. What a picture of the restoration of our Lord with us!
God has promised to restore us from all the pains of our past, the heartaches from broken relationships, the struggles from defeat, and the frustrations of our lives. All the times that we’ve felt broken beyond repair, God has promised to restore.
God is in the business of restoring His children into beautiful works of His holiness.
Is there someone in your life who has wandered from the faith and felt the abandonment of friends and family? If so, go to that person today and encourage them in the love of Jesus.
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten.” Joel 2:25
Hosea had a wife whose name was Gomer. She not only committed immorality, but she finally ended up as a prostitute on the street.
In the strength of the Lord, Hosea went to her, reclaimed her, forgave her, remarried her and restored her as his bride. What a picture of the restoration of our Lord with us!
God has promised to restore us from all the pains of our past, the heartaches from broken relationships, the struggles from defeat, and the frustrations of our lives. All the times that we’ve felt broken beyond repair, God has promised to restore.
God is in the business of restoring His children into beautiful works of His holiness.
Is there someone in your life who has wandered from the faith and felt the abandonment of friends and family? If so, go to that person today and encourage them in the love of Jesus.
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