2012
Old Yeast
"Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast - as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed."-1 Corinthians 5:7. Since Jesus delivered us from the slavery of sin, we should have nothing to do with our sins of the past ("old yeast"). Don't revisit sin. Spend time in prayer and God's Word instead. - Pastor Mike
Just Do It
"But someone will say, 'You have faith: I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do." -James 2:18 While it is true that good deeds cannot earn salvation, true faith always results in a changed life and good deeds. We must commit our whole self to God. Today, how will you be the "hands and feet" of Jesus?- Pastor Mike
Shepherd
Isaiah 40:10-11 states that God is powerful, yet gentle and caring. He is called "Shepherd". A shepherd cares for the most defenseless members of society: children and those who are the caregivers of children. Today, thank a public school teacher, Sunday school teacher, youth-worker, day-care worker, or others who daily touch the lives of children. -Pastor Mike
Peace
"I have told you these things, so that in me you will have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " -John 16:33. The Holy Spirit is our constant companion and will guide us to make the right decisions. Let those problems go and lay them at the foot of the cross. -Pastor Mike
Abode
"Abide in me, and I in you." -John 15:4. Jesus told us that because personal salvation is not an occasional rendezvouus with God, but is a permanent bonding with our Father in heaven. We can be secure, realize that we are loved, and know that we belong to Christ when we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. - Pastor Mike
Rest
Jesus said, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28. Our modern lives are full of restlessness of the spirit and the heart: multi-tasking, driving while texting, and answering cell phones that interupt face-to-face relationships and conversations. Come out of the world and rest in the arms of Christ! - Pastor Mike
Relax
Remember the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10? Martha was worried about how her place looked and how the food was to be prepared. Jesus told her that serving can degenerate into mere busywork that is no longer full of devotion to God. Don't be so busy doing things for Jesus that you neglect time spent with Jesus! - Pastor Mike
Transformed
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of you mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing, and perfect will." - Romans 12:2. Ask the Holy Spirit to renew, reeducate, and redirect your mind so that you can truly be transformed. - Pastor Mike
Job
Job was a man that lost his wealth, children, and possessions and then was covered in sores all over his body. His friends told him that suffering was the result of sin or that God was humbling Job. Actually, God is beyond our comprehension and we simply have to remain faithful and develop a deeper relationship with Him, knowing that He alone is all we need. -Pastor Mike
Evangelist
I expereienced a few street evangelists in New York City this past week. One in particular captured my attention. He had multiple signs lined up along a fence and was actually training up spectators from the crowd to become evangelists themselves. New believers getting on-the-spot training and being released into the world. Awesome! - Pastor Mike
