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A Call to Consecration

January 6, 2013 at 2:55 PM · Filed under Basic Biblical Concepts, Holiness, Thoughts on the Word ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Another year has passed; a new year has begun. With the change of the seasons, many people like to make all sorts of resolutions in an effort to make themselves better people. Although it has crossed my mind “to kiss dating ‘goodbye’”, there is only one thing which I am determined to do this year.

Well, actually, there are two things that I am determined to do! The first is to actually read the entire Bible again. Last year, I only managed to read Jeremiah, Lamentations, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, the Samuels, the Kings, and I Chronicles. I thought that I would never finish I Chronicles! Too many men “begat” too many sons! (If they had “kissed dating ‘goodbye’”, we would not have so much to read today.)

This year, however, I plan on balancing my reading by studying a couple of chapters from the Old Testament and a couple from the New Testament each day. I started with Genesis and the Gospel of John. So far, I like this plan.

The second thing which I am bound and determined to do is inspired by a question which King David asked when he gave his crown and Temple construction plans to his son, Solomon: “And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD?” (I Chronicles 29:5)

It seems like a simple question when taken out its original context; however, I relish expounding on context! King David had fought many a bloody battle, which prevented him from being able to build a house of prayer to his holy God. (I Chronicles 22:8). He had a passion, prayer, and vision for this Temple. (I Chronicles 28:2 ; Psalm 5:7 ; Psalm 27:4) At the end of David’s life, he gave Solomon the blueprints and gold needed to construct the Temple, which would become known as Solomon’s Temple.

The main lesson which I derive from this is as simple as David’s question. We, like Solomon, stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. (I Corinthians 3:7) The old generations of faithful men and women possess an enormous reservoir of faith, anointing, vision, and determination which they desire to relinquish to us as they, like Paul, finish their course on this earth. (II Timothy 4:7) Who of us is willing to take up the mantles of our own old prophets, missionaries, pastors, Sunday school teachers, and bake sale managers? Which one of us is now willing to consecrate our service to God?

Consecrating service is much more than singing on the platform or spending time with the youth group. Consecrating service is sacrificing your time and pleasurable activities to God. Consecration is dedicating yourself to a specific cause. To us ladies, that means consecrating the time which might be spent perfecting our appearance to the works of God-to prayer, to fasting, to Bible study! Peter wrote specifically to us,

“Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament if a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

“For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands.” (I Peter 3: 2-5)

I am tired of going to church and hearing incessant talk of shopping, shopping, shopping! My Facebook newsfeed is filled with single ladies and young mothers whose obsession is either their  appearance, their boyfriends/husbands, or their children. I am not claiming to be guiltless of vanity by any means, and I am not saying it is wrong to shop. If, however, shopping is an activity to which we have dedicated the majority of our time, I will say that I am disgusted with all of us. Ladies, it is time that we place our thoughts on God! Who is willing to consecrate her service to the Lord?

Jesus asked the Pharisees in Luke 18:8, “Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?”

Where are the faithful? Where are those who are willing to consecrate their service to the Lord? Are we willing to sweat, cry, and hunger for the furtherance of the work of God? Will any of us sacrifice  our vanity? Girls, if your nails are keeping you from scrubbing the floor of the church’s bathroom, cut them! If your elegantly coiffured hair is keeping you from praising God, wear your hair down! Where are the women who are willing to stand and be true women of God?

Where are the Deborahs, Esthers, Marys, Loretta Bernards, and Vesta Manguns of this generation? Where are the women who will declare, “There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.” (I Samuel 2:2) Where are those mothers like Hannah who will dedicate their sons to the service of God rather than to the softball league?

Where are the prophetesses like Miriam and Huldah? Where are the women who will skip the manicure for extra time in the presence of God? Where are the women who will save their shopping money for missions’ trips? It is time to choose whom you will serve. (Joshua 24:15)

“And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD?”

Young men should consecrate their time spent pursuing girls to the pursuit of God! Pursue Him and He will lead you to the right one in the right time. If your eyes are distracting you during a church service, cover them.

Paul wrote to Timothy, “If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” (II Timothy 2: 21, 22)

To the church at Ephesus, Paul wrote, “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour.

“But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

“Nether filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.” (Ephesians 5:2-5)

It is time for us all, young men and women, to reevaluate ourselves. Are we truly serving a holy God or are we simply enjoying the blessings wrought by the prayers of others? Are there any among us who have the fire shut in their bones? (Lamentations 1:13)

Where are the Moseses, Joshuas, Isaiahs, Elishas, Nathaniel Urshans, and T.W. Barneses? Where are the men who spend more time in prayer than in keeping up with society? Where are the men who are willing to sacrifice their pride and vanity to follow a humble Savior? Where are the men who are willing to be servants? (Mark 9:35) Where are the men who are willing to visit the elderly, to clean the church, to ignore the sins of this world? (James 1:27)

Jesus said to His disciples, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” (Matthew 16: 24, 25)

It is simple, really. If we will only give everything to God, He will give us a life more abundant than we could ever imagine. (John 10:10) So, which of you, reading this now, is ready to consecrate your life to the work of Jesus Christ?

“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely, I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” (Revelation 22:20)

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Sermon on the Mount of Moving Boxes

April 5, 2012 at 4:01 PM · Filed under Thoughts on the Word ·Tagged , , , , , , , ,


The Little Red Hen wanted to make bread. First, she had to harvest the wheat grain. None of her friends would help her. Then, she had to grind the grain into flour-a tedious task. None of her friends would help her.

After travailing over the confection of her bread, the Little Red Hen sat at her table to finally partake of the fresh, hot bread. The yeasty aroma wafted with the cool breeze, through the open windows. Friends came to the Little Red Hen’s house, inviting themselves for tea, jam, and, well, bread. However, the Little Red Hen nicely but firmly said that she had made the bread by herself when her friends refused to help, so she would therefore eat the bread by herself, without their help!

As children, the story of the Little Red Hen makes us aware of the concept of fairness-“an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth-” (Exodus 21:24). We learn the importance of helping our neighbor and the incredible amount of work which contributes to a single loaf of bread. Perhaps, we could even interpret the story of the Little Red Hen as an original support of modern feminism! Allow me to explain what I learned from the Little Red Hen.

In life, there are times when we all feel like the Little Red Hen. We work without stop, without help-giving of ourselves more than we receive. Our friends, families, and spiritual advisors seem to coo at our frustrations and indulge us as we list our selfish complaints. Still, we feel like we are trudging through life in complete isolation. We pity ourselves and despise others who have the audacity to be happy! We are waiting for our bread to be finished baking-the kitchen is hot from the heat of the oven- and we anticipate the moment when our friends will finally see the fruit of our efforts.

However, Jesus told us what we should do when people come asking for our bread, our advice, our prayers, or our time. In His controversial “Sermon on the Mount”, Jesus instructed us, saying, “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.” (Matthew 5:41,42)

When my father was a pastor, I remember serving special guests with my sister, Krista, after a service while the youth group went to a restaurant. Hurt and jealousy did come to me, but they did not overcome me! When I look back at that instance now, I cherish the lesson in humility and servitude which I learned. Also, I treasure the lively conversation which we shared with the visiting missionaries. Something good came from a difficult situation.

Even now, there are times when I look around at my heavy circumstances (the malfunctioning cars, mounds of moving boxes, ailing grandparents, etc.) and wonder why everyone else seems to flourish. Somebody marries. Someone welcomes a baby. Another person is prospering in ministry. Here in this moment, I seem to be rotating around a gigantic, barely moveable stone, grinding grain.

The apostle Peter, a man who definitely believed in fairness (see John 18), said “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care on him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Whether you are the church janitor, the youth leader, the Sunday school teacher for toddlers, the music leader, the pastor’s kid, or (in many cases) all of the above, take a deep breath and remind yourself that God really does care for you and that God really is fair (Psalm 94:1; Hebrews 10:30; Romans 12:19).

So, when the bread is finally done, and people come to you, don’t be stingy like the Little Red Hen. Invite them into your home, prepare for them a place, and let them enjoy sharing the results of your good, hard work. Who, but God, knows? Some day, your neighbor might have to grind his own grain. What will you do then? Will you help him-remembering your own lonely work- and reap blessings alongside him?

Jesus said, “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and unjust.” (Matthew 5:43-45)

Basically, Jesus was saying that good things happen to both good and bad people, and bad things happen to both good and bad people. What determines our relationship with God, then, is our attitude, not our circumstances. Do we chose to help even the people who have refused to help us? Or do we hoard our bread, eating alone as it rapidly becomes stale?

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Embrace the Anointing

October 12, 2011 at 2:37 PM · Filed under Thoughts on the Word ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,


“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor.” Jesus proclaimed this passage from the Book of Isaiah to the synagogue of Nazareth, closed the book, gave it back to the ministers, and sat down. (Luke 4:18, 20) Sometimes I wonder if Jesus was nervous when He spoke to the people of Nazareth. He was not just speaking to the crowd. He was speaking to the people of His hometown. In Luke 4, the people of Nazareth were amazed that Jesus spoke with such authority.
As a young person, I think that the most thrilling, slightly frightening realization we can absorb is that the Spirit of the Lord is upon us, and He has anointed us to preach His gospel to the world (Acts 1:8).

Caught praying <3

I come from a long line of strong-willed, intimidating, highly opinionated men and women. Whenever my grandmother Loretta Bernard preached, she could talk about hell as if she had been there, and people would pour into the altar. As a young child, when I would sit beside her on the pew as my mother played the organ, I looked at Grandmother in awe. (She always insisted that we call her “Grandmother”!) There never was a doubt in my mind that the Holy Spirit lived and breathed in her and continues to do so. It is because of my grandmother that I have been prodded into writing this article.

On September 14, 2011, God answered some desperate, pleading prayers of mine in a very sure and powerful way. As I lay in my bed that night, staring at the ceiling and marveling over what God had done, I felt the gentle Word say “Write this down.” I muttered, “Ok, God, but not now. I’m too tired!” Sitting with my grandmother the next day, I told her all about what God had provided. She looked at me with her dark, beady eyes and said, “You need to write this down.” So, here I am, sitting on the floor with an hour before my next class, and doing what I love to do-read and write about Jesus.

On Sunday, September 11, 2011, a day worthy of remembrance, my grandfather Elton D. Bernard asked to pray for all of the young people after his sermon. As I knelt before him, and he laid his hands on my head and began to pray over me, I wept because the Spirit of the Lord was truly upon us.

The following Monday, I was accosted by opposition, as tends to happen after special Sunday services. I sat in horror as my English professor announced that later in the week, we would possibly watch a film, rated R for every sin that could fit into two-hours, which my professor called “a serious, smart film”.  We would then have to write an equally “serious, smart” critical essay upon said film. Being the previously homeschooled preacher’s kid that I am, I was adequately unhappy about the prospect of being bombarded with such garbage. When I was fifteen years-old, yes, I stopped at the crossroad, looked both ways, and, after listening to music filled with angry lyrics, starving myself in an effort to look more like  a skeleton than a healthy human being, and realizing that I hated feeling hateful, I decided to take the road to the Cross. Thanks to Jesus, I am no longer fifteen and starving, but totally ancient at eighteen and filled with the promises of God!

My daily Bread ;)

It is sad to me that today our attitude is, as the new, popular expression says, “to embrace the suck-” to be content with the devaluation of our moral beliefs. We are expected by our teachers and by our peers to blend in with the crowd. According to the world, we don’t have to cut our hair, we don’t even have to stop going to church; however, we are fully expected to say and watch the filth which filters through my Facebook newsfeed every day.

I do not intend to write against Facebook, or anything else right now. If I am doing anything by writing, I am trying to tell somebody out there that we serve a powerful God full of mercy and love! We do not have “to embrace the suck” of the world in order to live in this world. We can stand for righteousness by dropping to our knees in prayer, because we serve the great God who is coming again for His pure and holy Bride! We must never forget that the Spirit of the Lord is upon us and has anointed us, not to party with the world, but to preach, pray, and save a lost world!

I knew that it was not God’s will for me to watch a movie, which, let’s be honest, is unholy. I knew also that God would not want my grade to suffer, which it would if I were to refuse to watch the film and not submit the assigned essay. My dread of attending the following English lesson was only compounded by the fact that I would also be giving a speech in another class later that same day.

What is so terrifying about giving a speech when I have grown up with public speaking? Frankly, public speaking didn’t scare me, but giving a speech to students in a secular college about how I felt a call into the ministry terrified me! I felt like my faith was being tested, and I could only cry to God, “Lord, I believe! Please, please, help my unbelief! Help me to shine Your light to others.”

Imagine my joy when I trudged into English class only to find that the professor had decided against showing us the film! I turned around to my friends in the class, and with a huge smile I said, “Let this be a testimony to you. God is real, and prayer works!” One girl quietly said, “I believe you.”

When I walked into my speech class afterward, the relief from what God had done in my English class and the anticipation of what was to come sent chills throughout my body. I sat in my desk and prayed, clinging to the promise of Scripture: “O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.” (Psalm 31:23)

After my speech, the entire classroom knew my desire to serve the Lord. I acknowledged carefully and prayerfully that I believe in God and want to be a minister to others, to help others in any way that I can “by mouth or hand.” For the first time in my life, I was not only asserting my beliefs but inviting my peers to believe as well.

I will not lie. Some people would not make eye contact with me. I felt vulnerable, worrying that I might have closed a door which had been open. When I asked my speech professor, who is a Christian, after class for her thoughts on my speech, I was not prepared for her answer. She made a few comments and thought for a while before saying, “You were anointed by God. At one point, you gave a pause, and the presence of God filled the room! Everybody felt it. They may not have known what it was, but we all felt it. I had chills. Look! I still have them!”

On that day, I had dragged my feet to my college campus but left with a bounce in my step, because God had proven His promise faithful to preserve me, body and mind! He not only prevented me from being put in an awkward situation but also from having to suffer academically. If we embrace His will, He will provide! His Word is just as true today as it was when the ink was still wet on the page! In Matthew 10:32, Jesus said, “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess before my Father which is in heaven.” I will further say that God will confess us to the world if we will confess Him. God does not expect us to be perfect. (Lord knows I’m not!) He only wants us to be receptive to His guiding hand. He is close, His Spirit is upon us, and He has anointed us to preach His truth to a very confused, hurting world. It is time for us to embrace the anointing!

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A Father’s Love

September 24, 2009 at 11:42 AM · Filed under Thoughts on the Word


Note: On August 14, 2009, I wrote my dad a poem to tell him exactly how I felt about life and the mysteries of God. Here is that same poem and his response:

“i’m feeling kind of dreary-

It’s the silent side of weary:

No questions, no complaining-

Just the simple sound of rain.

Give me hope for tomorrow,

A gentle salve to heal the sorrow.

No tears awash heavens above,

For all is wrapped in His sweet love.

Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus,

Remember us

In God i still trust.”

-Me

Me and Dad

Me and Dad

“You can always count on Jesus.
You can take heart that He sees us.
Sometimes we feel like orphaned peasants.
But when we pray we feel His presence.

“When storms seem to occupy us-
He has said He’ll stay right by us.
We do not have to fear or rue-
For His grace will see us through!

“And when we try to understand-
And grasp our God inside a man…
Seek His face and when it’s done-
There’s no doubt there’s only One.

“The flesh was just the house He dwelt in…
So He’d relate to what we felt when…
The storms of this life would assail us…
So we’d see His mercy will not fail us!

“So we’ll lift our eyes to Him…
Until our eyesight becomes dim.
His love still flows from heaven to us…
With power His Holy Spirit still endues us!

“So, my child, keep on believing.
Study hard…you’ll be achieving…
God’s great Will til you understand it.
Prayer and studious faith command it.

“For when the mental garden’s tilled…
One’s comprehension will be filled.
So keep the faith whate’er you do…
And your Love for Truth will see you through.”
-Dad

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God’s Yellow Pages

August 26, 2009 at 7:14 PM · Filed under Thoughts on the Word ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Note: My mom has compiled this wonderful list of Scriptures for everyday situations! This is entirely life-changing and exceedingly helpful! I fell in love when she gave it to me.

Where to look when:
 

  Afraid -Psalm 23:4; 27:1; 34:4; John 16:33; 2 Timothy 1:7; Hebrews 13:5,6

Anxious -Psalm 46; Matthew 6: 19-34; Philippians 4:6,8; 1 Peter 5:6,7

Backsliding -Psalm 51; 1 John 1: 4-9;

Bereaved -Matthew 5:4; 2 Corinthians 1: 3,4

Bitter-Critical -1 Corinthians 13

Conscious of Sin-Proverbs 28: 13

Defeated-Romans 8: 31-39

Depressed -Psalm 34

Disaster Threatens -Psalm 91; Psalm 118: 5,6; Luke 8: 22-25;

Discouraged -Psalm 23; Psalm 42; Psalm 55:22; Matthew 5:11, 12; John 17: 13-20; 2 Corinthians 4:8-18;  Philippians 4:4-7

Doubt-Matthew 8:26; Hebrews 11

Facing Crisis-Psalm 121; Matthew 6:25-34; Hebrews 11

Faith Fails-Psalm 42:5; Hebrews 11

Friends Fail -Psalm 41:9-13; Luke 17:3,4; Romans 12:14, 17,19,21; 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Leaving Home -Psalm 121; Matthew 10:16-20

Lonely-Psalm 23; Hebrews 13:5,6; Psalm 68:5

Needing God’s Protection-Psalm 27:1-3; Psalm 91; Philippians 4:19; Psalm 34:7

Needing Guidance-Psalm 32:8; Proverbs 3:5,6

Needing Peace -John 14:1-4; John 16:33; Romans 5:1-5; Philippians 4:6,7; Romans 15:13; Romans 16:20

Needing Rules for Life-Romans 12; Proverbs

Overcome -Psalm 6; Romans 8:31-39; 1 John 1:4-9

Prayerful -Psalm 4; Psalm 42; Luke 11:1-13; John 17; 1 John 5:14,15

Protected-Psalm 18:1-3; Psalm 34:7

Sick-In Pain -Psalm 38; Matthew 26:39; Romans 5:3-5; 2 Corinthians 12:9,10; James 5:14, 15; 1 Peter 4:12,13,19

Sorrowful -Psalm 51; Matthew5:4; John 14; 2 Corinthians1:3,4; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Tempted-Psalm 1; Psalm 139:23,24; Matthew 26:41; 1 Corinthians 10:12-14; Philippians4:8; James 4:7; 2 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 3:17

Thankful-Psalm 1oo; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Hebrews 13:15

Traveling-Psalm 121

Trouble -John 14:1-4; Hebrews 7:25

Weary-Psalm 90; Matthew 11:28-30; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Galatians 6: 9,10

Worried -Matthew 6:19-34; 1 Peter 5:6,7

 Christian virtues & character

Abundant life -John 10:10                                                      
 
 Citizenship -Romans 13:1-7; Titus 3:1
 Cleanliness-2 Corinthians 7:1
 
Consecration -Romans 12:1,2
 
Contentment -Philippians 4:11-13; 1 Timothy 6:6
 
Courage-Psalm 27:14
 
Diligence -Romans 12:11
  
Duty -Luke 20:21-25
 
Endurance-Luke 21:9-19; 2 Timothy 2:3
 
Faith -Matthew 8:5-13; Mark 11:22-24
 
Faithfulness-Matthew 25:23
 
Forgiveness -Mark 11:25,26; Ephesians 4:31,32
 
Teachings about life’s problems
 
Freedom -John 8:31-36
 
Fruitfulness -John 15:1-8 
 
Happiness-Matthew 5:3-12
 
Holiness -1 Peter 1:13-16
 
Honesty-2 Corinthians 8:21
 
Honor-Ephesians 6:1-3; 1 Peter 2:17
Hope- 1 Peter 1:13

Humility -Luke 18:9-14; Philippians 2:3-11

Joy-Luke 10:20; John 15:11

Kindness-Colossians 3:12,13

Labor-John 9:4

Love-Luke 10:27; 1 Corinthians 13

Obedience-John 14:15-24; Acts 5:29

Overcoming-John 16:33; Revelation 2:7,11,17,26; Revelation 3:5, 12, 21

Patience-Hebrews 10:36

Peacefulness-John 14:27; Romans 12:18

Perseverance-Mark 13:5-13

Prayer-Luke 11:1-13; Ephesians 6:18

Pure thinking-Philippians 4:8

Purity-Matthew 5:27-32; 2 Timothy 2:22

Reading the Bible-John 5:39; Psalm 1:2; Psalm 119:97

Resolution-Ephesians 6:10-18

Righteousness-Matthew 5:6; Matthew 6:33

Sincerity-Philippians 1:9,10

Steadfastness-1 Corinthians 15:58

Stewardship-1 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6,7

Temperance-1 Thessalonians 5:6-8; Titus 1:8; 2:2

Trust-Psalm 37:3-5; Proverbs 3:5,6

Truth-John 14:6; John 17:17; Ephesians 4:14,15

Victory-1 Corinthians 15:57; 1 John 5:4

Watchfulness- Mark 13:34-37

Worship-John 4:23,24; Psalm 98:4Psalm 47:1

Zeal-Romans 12:11

Teachings About Life’s Problems

Adultery-Matthew 5:27-32
 
Adversity-Matthew 10:16-39
 
Anger -Matthew 5:22-24; Ephesians 4:26
 
Anxiety-Matthew 6:19-34
 
Conceit-Luke 18:9-14
 
Covetousness-Mark 7:21-23
 
Crime -Matthew 15:17-20
 
Death-John 11:25,26
 
Depravity-John 3:19-21
 
Divorce-Mark 10:2-12
 
Doubt-Matthew 14:28-31
 
Drunkenness -Luke 21:34-36
 
Excuses-Luke 14:15-24
 
Extravagance-1 Timothy 6:7-12
 
Fault finding- Matthew 7:1-5
 
Fear God-Luke 12:5
 
Flesh-Romans 13:14
Greed-Luke 12:15-31
 
 Hatred / Enemies-Matthew 5:43-48

Hypocrisy-Matthew 7:3-5; 23:27,28

Judging-Matthew 7:1, 15

Lip service- Matthew 7:21-23

Lust-Mark 4:19; James 1:15

Salvation-Acts 2:37-39

Self-exaltation-Luke 14:11

Self-righteousness-Luke 18:11-14

Sin- John 8:34-36

Submission-1 Peter 2:13-17

Swearing-Colossians 3:8; James 5:12

Tribulation-John 16:33

 Arts/Entertainment-Proverbs 14:34 

Broken Families-Psalm 146:8-9
 
Business People-Deuteronomy 8:18
 
Children-Mark 10:14
 
Church Unity-John 17:21
 
Co-workers-Matthew 5:16
 
Depressed-2 Corinthians 7:6
 Educators-Luke 6:40
 
Elderly People-Genesis 24:1
 Ethnic Communities-Psalm 22:27; 67:3-4
 
Families-Genesis 28:14
 
 Fathers-Ephesians 6:4 
Gangs -Psalm 34:4-8
 
Government Leaders-I Timothy 2:1-2
 
Health Care Workers-Psalm 41:1-2
 
Homeless-Psalm 107:41
 
Law Enforcement-Psalm 106:3
Marriages-Hebrews 13:4
 
 Men-Jeremiah 9:23-24

Military-Matthew 8:5-13

Ministries- II Thessalonians 3:1-2

Mothers/ Women-Proverbs 31

Neighbors-Galatians 5:14

News Media Proverbs-4:24-26

Other People-Psalm 67:3-4

Pastors-1 Peter 5:2; Ezekiel 33:6

Physically Disabled-Isaiah 63:9

Prisoners & Families-Psalm 69:32-33

Racial Reconciliation-Ephesians 2:14-16

Sick People-Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 14:14; James 5:14-15

Single People-I Corinthians 7:32

Substance Abusers-Psalm 107:13

The Unborn-Psalm 72:12-14; Jeremiah 1:5

Unemployed-Ecclesiastes 3:13

University Students-II Timothy 2:15

Women-Matthew 15:28

Youth-Psalm 144:12, 15

What Must I Do? (Acts 2:38-39)

Believe-Mark 16:16; John 7:38-39; Acts 16:31; I John 5:8-10

Repent-Acts 17:30; Luke 5:32; Luke 13:3-5

Be Baptized-Mark 16:16; Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Acts 10:48; Acts 19:4-5; John 3:5

Receive the Holy Spirit-John 7:33-39; Acts 1:4-8; Isaiah 28:11; Acts 2:4, 10:45-46; 19:6

Live Holy-I Peter 1:16; I Peter 2:9; II Corinthians 6:17; I Thessalonians 5:22; Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 3:16-17; I Timothy 2:9-10; I Peter 3:3-5; I Corinthians 11:5-6 & 13-15; Deuteronomy 22:5; Exodus 33:5-6; Ezekiel 23:40-42

Obey the Word-James 2:10; I John 1:4; James 1:22; I Samuel 15:22; John 14:23; I Samuel 12:15; Ephesians 5:6

Giving

- Attitude-II Corinthians 9:6-7; Acts 20:35; II Corinthians 8:12; Exodus 25:2

- Tithing-Genesis 28:22; Numbers 18:21; Genesis 14:20; Hebrews 7:2, 4; Leviticus 27:30-32; Luke 11:42; Luke 18:12; Matthew 23:23

- Necessity of Tithing-Malachi 3:8-9; I Corinthians 6:7-10;

- Offerings-Deuteronomy 16:17; Ezra 2:69; Acts 11:29

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