Posts Tagged ‘HTC Men’s Ministry’Only One Lamb – February 2K12 WOTM
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
I can see Him coming in the clouds so bright and shining. Only one lamb counts. It's written all about Him in the greatest book ever written. Which was inspired by the Alpha and Omega, if u take a look… When our pastor preaches about Him, we can't help but clap our hands and move our feet. I can see Him coming in the air so bright and shining. Only one lamb counts. With verbal praises, clapping hands, and stomping feet. I can't stop reading this incredible book. From Luke to Matthew to Peter and John, I flip the pages to Revelation. I can see Him coming between the Cloud and Sun so bright and shining. His mouth speaks the truth and wisdom in perfect form, clean and sharp as a double edge sword. Only one lamb standing, Only one lamb counts. by Bro. Tafari Manrique Forgiveness – January 2K12 WOTM
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
by Brother Alexander Powell The dictionary defines forgive: to regard without ill will despite an offense. What it is saying to us is regardless of the attack; how he/she hurt you or whoever has done you wrong we should forgive them of their wrong doing. I know many of us say “it is hard to forgive those that have hurt us or are still doing wrong towards us. Some of us even feel, if we forgive them that is supposed to benefit them and they’ll just keep doing us wrong which might be the case according to their actions. Well I am here to tell you, you reap the benefits when you forgive those who have mistreated you, have done bad things to hurt you or your family.
I know from experience how some others feel inside when they’re hurt and it’s hard to trust anyone; we want to seclude ourselves because the hurt. Sometimes we feel like nobody knows or cares anything about what we’re going through. God knows all and everything about us from our goings and comings, our down-sitting and uprising. Without Jesus Christ there is no afterlife. If we don’t believe in him and trust that he will help us and forgive us of our wrongs; don’t forgive those who hurt us or our family our spirit will never be free. We will not be cleansed to receive the inheritance and bountiful blessings God has in store for us on earth and in His kingdom. So I say to you forgive everyone no matter how you feel or what they have done. It will make your life better. You will have a more perfect peace, joy unspeakable and happiness within yourself. You can also feel the love of God that is promised to you. Believe in him and know you don’t have to be lost. To God Be the Glory.
Reflections – November 2K11 WOTM
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
by Elder John Mabry
As time passed during the year, the pastor of that church, along with several members—including my brother—went to Memphis, Tennessee, where they attended the Holy Convocation. I recall how many saints took on extra work and saved money for months in order to afford the trip. No job was too menial or too hard. If it was honest work, they did it. They had a drive and a zeal that is seldom seen in the church today. Bishop C. H. Mason was chief overseer of the Church of God in Christ in those days. Although he was up in age and had begun limiting his speaking engagements, he always managed to make a few key appearances in the Convocation. Upon his return home, my brother told me about the miracles he saw, prayer services he was in, and sermons he heard. He said that Bishop Mason was an amazing man; he was the same all the time. As anointed as he was, he never felt that he had "arrived." He told me recently, "You would see him in the worship service, clapping his hands, singing, and dancing in the spirit with the rest of us." "I can’t wait," I often thought, "until I grow up so I can go to the Memphis meeting, too." That was a long time ago. Since then Bishop Mason has died. Other presiding Bishops have come and gone, and the YPWW leaders at that little church back in Texas have closed their eyes as well. The Holy Convocation has not been held in Memphis in two years and probably will not be held there again until sometime in the future. In the meantime, this new generation of Church of God in Christ worshippers must lead the church into the 21st Century as we confront a multitude of issues, including spiraling inflation, a downward economy, unheralded crime, and a great apostate church in the earth today.
Necessary Food – October 2K11 WOTM
Saturday, October 1st, 2011
10But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. 11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. 12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. When I came to Holiness Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ, I did not have a way. I started asking God to show me and lead me. I found myself asking God, “Why am I here?” Through cleaning the church and talking with Him, God showed me the way to be humble and obedient. I talk with my pastor often, and in return for my obedience and humble spirit, the Lord changed me to Brother Rowe. From Brother Rowe to Deacon Rowe. God test me; he is still polishing me. So if I keep on His path and don’t turn aside, study the word, I will grow and go further to become like GOLD. Deacon Rowe Anchors In The Storm – September 2K11 WOTM
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
by Elder George Green Pilots flying in storm or in darkness quickly become disoriented and deceived by their senses. Pilots say that when they are flying without visibility, they can be flying in a tight circle while their senses assure them that they are flying straight ahead. When a pilot becomes disoriented in this way, his body is telling him one thing and his instruments are telling him something completely different. To keep flying safely, he must rely on the instruments in his plane. Those instruments will tell him what is actually and absolutely true.
Part of the process of working through pain is learning to hang on to what we have from the neck up. When our hearts are broken and hurt, there doesn’t seem to be a pipeline from our brain to our emotions. But, that’s okay. Just don’t let go of what you know. That’s the key to making it in the midst of difficulty. That’s exactly when God’s word says, consider it pure joy… because you know that… (Jas. 1:2-3). What can we know in the midst of trials? What are the reliable instruments that track us successfully in the midst of difficulty? In James 1:3-4, the stabilizing truth is that we know the testing of [our] faith produces endurance and that we should let endurance have its perfect result, so that [we] may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing (NASB). James is saying that we can know that pain is a process with a purpose. That specific piece of knowledge will enable us to implement the joy of response. Living by Faith – August 2K11 WOTM
Monday, August 15th, 2011
by Deacon David Moses
Romans 1:17 tell us that "the just shall live by faith." FAITH is not just a get what you want plan, because God rewards those who diligently seek him. In addition, when one makes his request known to God, he must believe that He is going to get it. For Jesus said to ask the Father for anything in His name and it will be given to him. Psalm 138:2 states, "for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name." When we ask, we must ask with the belief that is is already done. If we ask with our mind wavering, we defeat our faith. We sometimes lose faith in God by becoming impatient and forgetting that we are working in God's time. Our time and His time are not the same, so our patience works to get us in line with God's time. While getting in line with His time, we should use this time to remain busy and work for the Kingdom of God. We cannot remain stagnant. The Word of God tells us to "seek ye first the Kingdom of God." We must always be available to minister to someone. Our testimonies can save a soul and they can bring someone to Jesus. There is a scripture that states when you have overcome your trial, turn back and help your brethren. I recently went on vacation to Jamaica and while there, I found myself reading and praying a lot more than I normally do. I was reading my Bible for 5 to 6 hours a day. The climate there was so stifling and hot, I would go back into the room and read my Bible while cooling off. Since God does not take time off for vacation, we must continue to work for Him. One evening I was ministering to a young relative and another young man joined us. In total, there were approximately five of us. While I was ministering, the relative whom we were staying with remarked that I should call her husband so he could listen, but the Spirit was in the midst of us. I could not stop, and she could not find him. When I finished, I was not amazed for I knew that God always has a plan in everything that is done in His name. The message was for the young relative and he received it, but it was also received by the relative whose husband could not be found. He was in the room directly behind where I happen to be ministering to my other relative. Though nobody could find him, the Word of God found him. There is more, but I will save it for the next time. For now, may the Lord and Savior continue to guard, guide and protect you from all harm and danger and may the grace of God rest and abide with you in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen!!! GO WIN A SOUL!!! Annual Men’s Day Program: God Is Able!
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
GOD IS ABLE!The Holiness Tabernacle COGIC Men's Department will be hosting their Annual Men's Day Program with special guest speaker Bishop Ted G. Thomas, Sr., Prelate of the Historic First Jurisdiction of Virginia and Pastor of New Community Temple COGIC and St. Stephen's COGIC on Sunday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m. Be prepared for a time of worship, songs of praise from our Men's chorus, and a dynamic Word from an anointed leader among leaders. The 2011 Men's Day Program promises to be an anointed time in the Lord, exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think. Come expecting God to do something special in your life. You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet! Persevere – To Receive Your Blessing! – April 2K11 WOTM
Friday, April 1st, 2011
Persevere – To Receive Your Blessing!
An important thing for us to remember is God’s plan for us is always the right plan! Proverbs 3:5 tells us to, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding.” Have you ever looked back on something you really wanted and realized that if you got it when you asked for it the result would not have been a good one? I know I have. When looking back on things I have asked God for, I have to give Him praise for not giving me everything I asked for. There have been jobs I have been turned down for only to receive better jobs later. There have been scholarships I was rejected from only to receive more lucrative and prestigious scholarships later. I can go on and on, but the point is if we trust Him, God’s way beats our way every time! Romans 8:28 reminds us that, “ALL things work together for the good to them that love God, to them who are called according to HIS purpose.” As long as we are doing what God commands of us we will come out victorious! So I encourage you my brothers and sisters. Whatever you are asking God for, persevere and WAIT ON THE LORD! He WILL answer your prayer! Expect The Great With What You Have! – March 2K11 WOTM
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Expecting The Great With What You Have! Numbers 13:33 – And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. It amazes me how low self-esteem greatly affects Christian men and women of all shapes, shades and creeds. Yes, circumstances of this world are constantly beating on us. Yes, our faith is constantly being put to the test. Yes, our walk and talk are constantly under the microscope as the world looks for chinks in our spiritual armor.
We are who God says that we are . . . and you are who you say you are! Encourage yourself like David did (1 Samuel 30:6) and speak those things that are not as though they were (Romans 4:17). If you are a grasshopper, be the best grasshopper that there is. We can’t belittle ourselves and expect great things to happen through or for us. Throughout the Bible, God used ordinary people to do great things. He used a shepard boy named David to defeat Goliath, the giant, with a sling shot and five stones. God used Gideon’s 300 men, instead of 32,000, to defeat the Syrians. He used a little boy with two fish and five loaves of bread to feed 5,000 men, not including women and children. God can use YOU just the way you are, He just wants you to allow Him to use what you have. YOU have enough to make a difference and do great things as long as you are willing AND available. Little becomes much when you place it in the Master’s hand! Stop looking at yourself in the flesh, but look at yourself through God’s spiritual glasses. Then you’ll see what God sees and you can Expect The Great With What You Have! Humbly submitted, Do You Really Believe? – November 2K10 WOTM
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
By Min. Vernon Miles But the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.
The time of greater works in Christ Jesus is now, but if you are not receiving now then check your believing; only if you truly believe can you actually receive. To receive is faith working and not to receive is faith dead. Be alive in Christ all ye saints each and every day by not only being a good Christian, but more so a bold believer! Because greater is He that lives within you, than he that is in the world. So do not sin anymore, have faith in God and believe! God Bless you! |
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Forgiving them is a spiritual blessing for you. Your spirit is able to make peace with them and the hurt go away with them. Even though our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was badly beaten, fleshed torn off by a cat of nine tails, a thorn crown forced on his head, nailed to the cross, and pierced in his sides, He pleaded to God the Father saying “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots. (Luke 23:34b) In order for us to get our lives right with God, we must repent of our sins, including ones others; ask God for forgiveness. In Acts 26:18 God is speaking to Saul also known as Paul saying, “open their eyes, in order to turn them from the darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.” God also says but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation”— because they said, “He has an unclean spirit.”(Mark 3:29-30) Acts 5:31 reads Him God has exalted to his right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and Forgiveness of sins. Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses. (Acts 13:38-39) So what these verses say to me is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Prince who sits at God’s right hand, will forgive me of all my sins if I just believe in Him and ask for it. I cleansed through him.
Although I grew up in the Baptist denomination, I became acquainted with the Church of God in Christ at an early age. One of my brothers eventually "left" our local Baptist church when he was a teenager and began fellowshipping with the "saints" at the local "holiness church." This is the church where one could find most of the young people in our community on a Sunday afternoon. This is where we attended Young Peoples Willing Workers (YPWW) Bible classes, classes that were taught differently from out Baptist Training Union classes (BTU). YPWW classes were taught by Spirit-filled missionaries and ministers who were young at heart; they loved and appreciated young people. They always ended YPWW classes by bringing all the children together for Bible scripture competition. Our teachers would call out a verse, and we had to quickly thumb through our Bibles to find the scripture, stand up, and read it. There were never any prizes given out for the winner—just the satisfaction of knowing that one knew where to locate the scriptures. This little game helped us to learn the books of the Bible and recite verses.
What we know to be true when we’re in trouble is that the instrument panel provides certainty regardless of how we feel. People who are hurting have often told me, “I know what’s true from the neck up, but somehow it doesn’t make sense in my heart.” We assume that if it only makes sense in our heads, it’s not helpful, but it is.
I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I’m willing to bet each of us have had situations where we really wanted something badly. That something may have been a car, a new house, money to pay bills or even a spouse. We prayed and we prayed, but nothing happened. In our minds these things are reasonable requests and we had a reasonable time frame in “our mind” when the request should be completed. It is human nature to want what we want when we want it, but as we grow in Christ we need to realize that “God’s mind” does not always agree with our mind. Hosea 12:6 tells us to “wait on God.” This is something increasingly difficult to do, because the longer we wait the longer we have to deal with our current situation or go without that something we want so badly.
If we as Christians are living this holy life with our own might, then I would agree that our lives would be hopeless; that our circumstances should overwhelm us; that there was no way possible to live a holy and separated life! But Acts 17:28 tells us, For in Him we live, and move, and have our very being. It is ONLY through God that you can Expect The Great With What You Have! It is through Him that we:
Have you heard the saying you are what you eat? Indeed, this is a spiritually true statement. If a man does not believe in what he feeds on from the living Word of God, then how can he receive from that which he claims to believe in and is fed from? Not possible! We are living in a time when our appetite in Christ Jesus must be truly fulfilled because of our true faith in Him. Simply spoken, if Jesus said it, we must believe it! And if Jesus did it, we must know that we have been chosen to do it and even the more. In John 14:12 (NIV) the Lord Jesus says,“I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” |
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