Monthly Archives: February 2012

Your Name is a confession

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Your name is a confession Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee (Genesis 17:5). All over the world, people bear names that … Continue reading →

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God is faithful

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

God Is Faithful! His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23, NKJV Three hundred and seventy-one days after the Flood began, “God said to Noah, ‘Come out of the ark, you and your … Continue reading →

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Give Choices, Give Limits

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Give Choices, Give Limits by Bishop Keith A. Butler Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from … Continue reading →

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We are the salt of the earth

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

We are the salt of the earth Matthew 5:13, “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, … Continue reading →

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Praise comes naturally when you count your blessings

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Praise comes naturally when you count your blessings They shall be fresh and flourishing. —Psalm 92:14 In Psalm 92, the poet begins with a commendation of praise: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord.” Good for what? Good … Continue reading →

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Reminding people of their failures is not a way to help them

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Reminding people of their failures is not a way to help them In the 4th chapter of John, Jesus found a woman beside a well. She was a Samaritan woman, and Jesus began to speak to her from the wisdom … Continue reading →

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Allow the Character of God to form in your life daily

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Allow the character of God to form in your life daily. Proverbs 7:7-10 “I perceived among the youths, A young man devoid of understanding, 8 Passing along the street near her corner; And he took the path to her house … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe in Christ Jesus?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Do You Believe In Christ Jesus? When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? And this he said to prove … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

The Holy Spirit John 7:38 says: “He that believeth on Me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” We understand that this is speaking of the Holy Ghost. Jesus tells us that … Continue reading →

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Praise defeats the enemy

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Praise Defeats the Enemy I will declare Your name to My brethren; in the midst of the assembly I will praise You. Psalm 22:22, NKJV One way to drive Satan to distraction, and to overcome him, is through praise of … Continue reading →

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God’s Wise Rules

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

God‘s Wise Rules by Bishop Keith A. Butler Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. … Continue reading →

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And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 Faith Alone Do you have what it takes to … Continue reading →

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Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you HE WILL SHARE HIS REWARD MATTHEW 5:10-12 Jesus is saying that persecution should actually cause us to rejoice. … Continue reading →

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Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. —Hebrews 4:16 During World War II, the British Isles represented the last line of resistance against … Continue reading →

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When we call on Jesus in a time of need, He will take that which is ordinary and transform it into something supernatural for our benefit

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

When we call on Jesus in a time of need, He will take that which is ordinary and transform it into something supernatural for our benefit In the 2nd chapter of John, Jesus went to a wedding feast, and while … Continue reading →

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Grounded in the Word of God

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Grounded in the Word of God.   Proverbs 6:32 “Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul. v33 Wounds and dishonour he will get, And his reproach will not be wiped away.” … Continue reading →

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Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I … Continue reading →

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God can do things that you never thought would happen

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

God can do things that you never thought would happen For I am the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for in your days, O … Continue reading →

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Knowing God in a personal and permanent relationship is the ultimate human experience

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Knowing God in a personal and permanent relationship is the ultimate human experience Created to Know God “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3, … Continue reading →

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The One Choice That Led to Death

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

The One Choice That Led to Death by Bishop Keith A. Butler And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many … Continue reading →

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Sin comes like a thief

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Sin comes like a thief A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough. Galatians 5:9 Sin works just like yeast-a little of it will spread through your whole life. A little false doctrine can compromise a whole church, … Continue reading →

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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled Matthew 5:6, “Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” MATTHEW 5:1-9 In the natural world, people eat even … Continue reading →

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They’re ordinary people Who love God from the heart

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

They’re ordinary people Who love God from the heart Steve was just an ordinary guy. He quietly served in a church I attended years ago. He helped prepare communion, shoveled the church sidewalks in the winter, and mowed the lawn … Continue reading →

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Jesus saves

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Jesus saves! John 3:17 says: “For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.” Here we see the entirety of the purpose of everything that Jesus did. … Continue reading →

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Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Empowered by the Holy Spirit “Do not be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18) Do you ever feel like the Christian life doesn’t work for you? Do you … Continue reading →

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I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?  My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2” The Lord said to Moses, “Look, I’m going to rain down food … Continue reading →

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Don’t be drawn away by the lust of the flesh.

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Don’t be drawn away by the lust of the flesh. Proverbs 6:24-29 “To keep you from the evil woman, From the flattering tongue of a seductress. 25 Do not lust after her beauty in your heart, Nor let her allure … Continue reading →

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God is more than able to give you what you need and more. He is able to make you rich!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

God is more than able to give you what you need and more. He is able to make you rich! Follow the Directions by Pastor Andre Butler Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast … Continue reading →

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Sons of God

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Sons of God You received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba,” Father. Romans 8:15, NIV What makes you and I  think we can do without a personal prayer life? It’s through prayer that we come into … Continue reading →

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The Wages of Sin. Death!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

The Wages of Sin by Bishop Keith A. Butler In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt … Continue reading →

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Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream…. It has no worries in a year of … Continue reading →

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The key to success or failure lies in doing things at the word of Jesus

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

The key to success or failure lies in doing things at the word of Jesus AT THY WORD Luke 5:5, “And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy … Continue reading →

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How long will you slumber, O sluggard? It is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

How long will you slumber, O sluggard? It is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it READ: Proverbs 6:6-11 How long will you slumber, O sluggard? —Proverbs 6:9 While studying the book of Proverbs … Continue reading →

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Ask And Watch God Arise

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Ask and Watch God Arise Matthew 8:6-7 says: “And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.” Here was a centurion, not even saved, … Continue reading →

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At the end of every trial – lies the blessing of God

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

At the end of every trial – lies the blessing of God. James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to … Continue reading →

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Worry Changes nothing

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Worry Changes nothing Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of … Continue reading →

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Obeying God’s Instructions

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Obeying God‘s Instructions by Pastor Andre Butler And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, “As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these … Continue reading →

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Walking with God

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Walking with God Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You. Psalm 143:8, NKJV Every morning that I’m home, weather permitting, I walk with two friends for two and … Continue reading →

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The power of choice has a good side and a bad side to it

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

The power of choice has a good side and a bad side to it And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired … Continue reading →

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God Is The Only One That Can Promote You

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

God Is The Only One That Can Promote You DRAWN BY God’s POWER Mark 1:37, “And when they had found him, they said unto him, All [men] seek for thee.” MK. 1:35-39; LK. 4:42-44 This is an amazing statement. Jesus‘ … Continue reading →

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I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. —Psalm 34:1-10 In his first inaugural speech in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the newly elected president of the US, addressed a nation that was still … Continue reading →

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The Leper and Our Lord And Saviour Jesus Christ

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

The Leper and Our Lord Jesus Christ Matthew 8:2-3 says: “And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth His hand, and touched him, saying, I … Continue reading →

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God will use what you put at His disposal to allow things to come into your life

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

God will use what you put at His disposal to allow things to come into your life God will use what you have at His disposal. Proverbs 6:6-11 “Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, … Continue reading →

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Be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Filled with the Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18, NIV God has clearly commanded you and me to “be filled with the Spirit.” But an unconfessed sin or resistance to His authority will block the “flow” of His life within us. If … Continue reading →

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Pray for God’s Guidance

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Pray for Guidance Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3 In order for cultures to become violent, barbaric, and uncaring, they have … Continue reading →

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In the kingdom of God, we won’t be given any great opportunities until we are proven faithful in the small things

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

In the kingdom of God, we won’t be given any great opportunities until we are proven faithful in the small things MINISTRY IN ACTION Mk. 1:31, “And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up; and … Continue reading →

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Jesus is alive today

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Christ is alive today Matthew 4:23 says: “Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.” When we look … Continue reading →

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Suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, . . . and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, . . . and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:2-4, NKJV On The Wings Of Faith I understand that a turkey and an … Continue reading →

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Faith pleases God

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Faith Pleases God In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 From the very first line of the Bible, God requires us to have faith. He doesn’t go into elaborate detail about who He is or … Continue reading →

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God Values Life

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

God Values Life He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight. Psalms 72:13-14 We have a … Continue reading →

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