Monday, October 20, 2008

NOT BARACK OBAMA PLEASE!


While time flies fast here in the Philippines we tend to ignore situations around us we are focused to Holidays and other activities without knowing (or we just dont care) that a dangerous man is about to become the most powerful man on earth! U.S. national elections is like 2 weeks to go.. Christians need to get on their knees so that The Lord will have mercy on America and so with the world as Barrack Obama if would win is considered to be Judgment on us if not part of the prophesied last days happenings in the Bible.. Be wise Christians! here's a clip i took from a blog which i strongly believed because its based on facts! (MARANATHA LORD JESUS!)

Baracks’ background:

http://www.out2.com/ 's independent contrarian columnist, Andy Martin says:


“His grandfather was named 'Hussein.' That is an Arabic-Muslim, not African, name. Hussein was a devout Muslim and named his son, Barack Senior, 'Baraka.' Baraka is an Arabic word meaning 'blessed.' Baraka comes out of the Koran and Arabic, not Africa. "Barack Senior was also a devoted Muslim, and also chose a Muslim name for his son, our own Barack Obama, Junior. Again, his name was an Arabic and Koranic. Obama has spent a lifetime running from his family heritage and religious heritage. Would his father have given his son a Koranic name if the father was not a devout Muslim? Obama's stepfather was also a Muslim. Obama will be the first Muslim-heritage senator; he should be proud of that fact. There is nothing to be ashamed of in any of the three great Abrahamic religions. [Obviously he must be referring to the non-Sharia law loving Muslim, whereever they may be found. ed.]] "Fiction: Obama Senior was a harmless student 'immigrant' who came to the United States only to study. Fact: Obama was part of one of the most corrupt and violent organizations in Africa: the Kenyatta regime. Obama's father ran back to Kenya soon after the British left. It is likely Obama's father had Mau Mau sympathies or connections, or he would not have been welcomed into the murderous inner circle of rapists, murderers, and arsonists. I believe Obama's secret shame at his family history of rape, murder and arson is what actualizes him. Our research is not yet complete. We are seeking to examine British colonial records. Our investigation to date has drawn on information on three continents. "And what about Obama's beloved Kenyan brothers and sisters? None of his family was invited to Boston to share his prominence. Are his relatives being kept in the closet? Where are they? More secrecy, more prevarication. "It is time for Barack Obama to stop presenting a fantasy to the American people. We are forgiving and many would still support him. It may well be that his concealment is meant to endanger Israel. His Muslim religion would obviously raise serious questions in many Jewish circles where Obama now enjoys support," Martin states. "Our investigation is continuing. In he meantime, Crown Books should stop selling Obama's novelization of his life. We have asked Crown to do that. Obama is living a lie."

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

JOY STEALERS



“JOY STEALERS”
In this time of scarcity and trouble what God would expect from His children is to be trusting and joyful though we have to be carefull because joy stealers is just around the corner.. hope this lesson would help you to live life to the fullest ..so that Hes joy will be complete in us

Phil. 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice.”

It is as much a command to "rejoice always," as it is to "not steal." An unhappy Christian is very unchristlike. Remember that the "Joy of the Lord is our strength."

Today we will discuss five things that will try to rob you of your joy. Remember that Paul wrote the Book of Philipians under a death sentence in a Roman jail. Yet he would not stop rejoicing.

1. Circumstances created by Adversaries

(Phil 1:7) Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

Paul was in Romans bonds because of the hatred of others.

How did he remain joyful?

Answer: Perspective

(Phil 1:12) But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

He knew that God was working out a plan for the salvation of others. He would behold things from an eternal view.


2. Pride

(Phil 2:4) Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

We can become our own biggest enemies. If we think we deserve better, we will soon become bitter.

How did Paul remain joyful?

Answer: Humility

(Phil 2:12) Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

We need to walk with "fear and trembling." Anything better than hell is better than we deserve.


3. Religion

(Phil 3:2,3) Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.

Religion can be a horrible thing. Some of the most unhappy people I know are religious. They attend Church services that are akin to cheerless funerals for the dead.

How did Paul retain his happiness?

Answer: Relationship
(Phil 3:10) That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

Christianity is about having a relationship with Jesus Christ. Seek him.


4. Sin

(Phil 3:19) Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.

When we are controlled by our fleshly desires, we will lose our joy. Sinful living brings about sorrow and death.

Answer: Rules

(Phil 3:16) Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

Holiness is happiness. A happy Christian establishes biblical guidelines for his life. These "rules" keep us within the framework of happiness.


5. Money

(Phil 4:10 ) But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.

The people of Philippi were a giving people. Paul was writing them a "thank you" letter expressing his appreciation for an offering that had been taken up on his behalf.

Some people make a god out of their money. Their money becomes their god. Money cannot buy your happiness.

What did Paul suggest to us so that we might remain "joyful?"

Answer: Faith

(Phil 4:8) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Happy people find God in everything. When we seek first the Kingdom of God, God adds to us things.

We need to place everything that we have into the ministry.

Paul knew how to abound and how to be abased. He was happy with or without money. Money did not make him happy, Christ did.

Friday, October 3, 2008

COMPONENTS OF MCF'S PRAYER PARTNERS NETWORK


COMPONENTS OF PPN

Act 2:42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

FOUR COMPONENTS OF THIS NETWORK IS BASED ON THE COMPONENTS OF THE EARLY CHURCH

1) DOCTRINE

2) FELLOWSHIP

3) MEALS

4) PRAYER

Doctrine refers to teaching. Teaching should disseminate from the apostolic office. It explains the Bible, God’s orthodox standard for revealed truth. Fellowship is time spent in each other’s company, enjoying one another, laughing, worshiping, serving. It is what families do. Meals are times spent at each other’s table, inviting newcomers to join the oikos group, blessing one another with our gifts and love. Prayer describes all we do in addressing God the Father in worship, intercession, praise, and giving of thanks.

Act 2:46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts,


-it is our vision to see houses turning into churches eventually as modeled by the new testament growth strategy

THE GOAL OF PPPN

  1. Promote unity in the Church
    A. 1 Cor. 1:9-10 Fellowship with Christ and one another (1 John 1:3)
    B. Ezekiel 34:11-12 Care for the lost or discouraged sheep, affirm new babes
    C. 2 Tim. 2:2 Reproduce ministry by establishing (turn converts into disciples)
    D. Acts 20:20, Eph 4:11 In small house gatherings, believers love one another. In larger congregations, they receive and relate to Ascension ministries.
  2. Win lost souls
    A. Mt. 28:19-20 Testify to the Gospel in your life (Rom. 1:16)
    B. Mt. 9:36-10:1 Gather in wandering sheep
  3. Destroy Satan's works off peoples' lives
    A. Mt. 10:7-8 Heal and deliver folks (Mt. 11:5; Mk. 16:15-20)
    B. Acts 10:38, 1 John 3:8 Wait on the Holy Spirit for power to help people
  4. Serving your neighbors with God's mercy (Mt. 5:13-14)
    A. Salt- invisible servant-hood
    B. Light- visible leadership
    C. City- a model of living in Christ's kingdom
  5. Leadership development..

**IT IS TIME FOR US TO COMMIT OURSELVES AND TO TOTALLY DIE TO OURSELVES TO ADVANCE THE PURPOSES OF THE MASTER HERE ON EARTH..

Here are 10 very powerful verses all showing us that we have to serve and follow God and Jesus in this life and not ourselves or anyone else.

  1. "And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve ... But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." (Joshua 24:15)
  2. "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and mammon." (Matthew 6:24)
  3. "If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor." (John 12:26)
  4. Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said: "We ought to obey God rather than men." (Acts 5:29)
  5. "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass ... Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him." (Psalm 37:4-7)
  6. "But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, "You are my God." My times are in Your hand ..." (Psalm 31:14)
  7. "He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad." (Matthew 12:30)
  8. "I came to send fire on the earth ... Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division." (Luke 12:49)
  9. "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. For I have come to 'set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.' And 'a man's foes will be those of his own household. He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it." (Matthew 10:34)
  10. "... whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple." (Luke 14:33)