Ephesians 4:11-12 “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…” Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist Pastor and Teacher are 5 “Ministry Gifts” given to the Church. An Apostle is a “sent...

James 3:1-18 Not many [of you] should become teachers (self-constituted censors and reprovers of others), my brethren, for you know that we [teachers] will be judged by a higher standard and with greater severity [than other people; thus we assume the greater accountability and the more condemnation]. 2 For we...

Jesus said unto them, “All ye shall be offended because of me this night” (Matthew 26:31). When you follow Jesus, you will have opportunities to be offended because of Him. When we receive communion it’s a time to look at our own hearts. The Bible warns us that many are...

The definition of “Discouraged” is: “Having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.” and “lacking in resolution”. Having resolution means to be determined and unwavering! It’s important to always remember that the devil is a hope thief! Jesus said that the devil only comes to STEAL, kill and to destroy. He...

You are a 3 part being. You are a spirit, you have a soul (your mind, will and emotions) and you live in a body. When you get saved, your spirit is what is reborn and joined to the Lord. (John 3:5, 1 Cor 6:17, Gal 4:6, Romans 8:16) Your...

As Believers, we don’t just pray when we need something or when it’s convenient, we pray because it’s one of our callings! When you answer the call to pray, wonderful things begin to break out and happen all around you. Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions...

John 3:5-7 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7...