Whenever we speak of the Pastor’s heart, we normally think of a person who has a genuine calling on their life to shepherd a flock of God’s people. We would normally think of them as having a gentle spirit, one who has the spirit of bei
Whenever we speak of the Pastor’s heart, we normally think of a person who has a genuine calling on their life to shepherd a flock of God’s people. We would normally think of them as having a gentle spirit, one who has the spirit of bei
Ephesians 4: 11,12 11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: &nbs
I see a lot of writing about negative people. Many people have suffered at the hands of other people’s selfishness and cruelty. People suffer everyday with those who wish to consume their light and take away any happiness. I am writing th
Beware of Saul’s Armor! I was reading Vance Havner’s message called “Growing Goliaths and Developing Davids” and it caused me to think about the story of David. Havner’s main point is instead of engineering a program or discussing
Deuteronomy 18:20-22 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded him to say, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, must be put to death.” 21 you may say to yourselves, “How can we know when
History traces Halloween back to the ancient religion of the Celtics in Ireland. The Celtic people were very conscious of the spiritual world and had their own ideas of how they could gain access to it – such as by helping their over 300
Loyalty is not the absence of disloyalty. It is a positive trait, not the absence of a negative one. In other words, a person is not necessarily loyal because he is not disloyal. There is some ground between loyalty and disloyalty. Perhaps
Smoking has demonic connections, which is why it is so hard to stop on your own. Next time you are watching TV or a movie, and someone LIGHTS UP, you want to light up too. That is mind control, a demon to cast OUT, in the name of Jesus. So
Q. What is homosexuality? Homosexuality is the manifestation of sexual desire toward a member of one’s own sex or the erotic activity with a member of the same sex. (The Greek word homos means the same). A lesbian is a female homosexual
When John D. Rockefeller was asked what quality he was willing to pay for the most when hiring employees, he responded without hesitation, “The ability to get along with people.” It is the lack of this ability to get along with people t
Some modern church leaders fancy themselves businessmen, media figures, entertainers, psychologists, philosophers, or lawyers. Those notions contrast sharply with the way Scripture portrays spiritual leaders. In 2 Timothy 2, for example, Pa
Many people consider gossip to be a harmless pastime. What about you? “My Name Is Gossip. I have no respect for justice. I maim without killing. I break hearts and ruin lives. I am cunning and malicious and gather strength with age. The m
Ephesians 2:20-22 “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone: In whom all the building fitly framed together growth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye
The difference between deliverance and spiritual warfare is that deliverance is dealing with demonic bondages, and getting a person set free, whereas spiritual warfare is resisting, overcoming and defeating the enemy’s lies (in the form o
The primary function of the apostle is to teach the one true doctrine of Christ in its entirety, thus setting the foundation of truth within the heart of each believer. This is why apostles are called stewards of the mystery of Christ. Apos
Loyalty is remaining committed to those whom God has brought into our lives and has called us to serve, even in times of difficulty. It is developing allegiance and respect in one another, and not seeking to manipulate the other person. Bei
The origin of Easter, a holiday associated with the observance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is actually based on an ancient pagan celebration. Christians recognize this day as commemorating the culminating event of their faith, but
The True Apostle ! By Apostle Ernest O Turner The meaning of the word apostles are the sent forth ones. It comes from the Greek I send and from and is essentially the same word apostolos as we use in English. The twelve disciples of the Gos
True Prophets vs. False Prophets, How Can You Tell Them Apart? What is a prophet? A prophet is a per
People often ask me questions in person or by letter, Some of the most frequently asked questions concern the evangelist. I believe the evangelist is the most misunderstood and, perhaps, the most misused and abused gift God has given to the
This is an important question, because “spiritual warfare” means different things to different people. The term itself is not found in the scriptures, but the concept is taught. Two of the most commonly associated passages were written