Tuesday, July 30, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: A Place of “No More…”
MI Daily Devotion: A Place of “No More…”: “1- Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2- In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not...
A Place of “No More…”
“1- Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe
in God, believe also in me. 2- In
my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you. 3- And
if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto
myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (John 14:1- 3)
The phrase
from what Jesus said; “…that where I am, there ye may be also.” It’s the
Words of encouragement from the Lord Jesus Christ. It’s a promised of a place in heaven, a protection
for eternity, and a promised of provision. The song “Ten Thousand Years” was born due to the emotional and
spiritual struggles that I went through. The song says; “Ten thousand years in
heaven with Jesus we’ll just be started, Ten thousand years with friends and
loved ones and heaven too. Ten thousand years of love and goodness all
throughout eternity, Ten thousand years, ten thousand years. Ten thousand
years… of joy and gladness. In heaven we’ll sing glory to our God. We’ll sing
and praise the name of Jesus all throughout eternity, Ten thousand years; ten
thousand years...” Imagine a place in heaven where we will be with Jesus for
eternity
John
wrote; “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be
no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:
for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
Monday, July 29, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: Your Money is Now Ready or Available
MI Daily Devotion: Your Money is Now Ready or Available: “ 27- My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28- And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,...
Your Money is Now Ready or Available
“27- My sheep hear my voice, and I know
them, and they follow me: 28- And
I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any
man pluck them out of my hand.”
“Your Money is Now Ready or Available…” was
the phrase from a company ads in my email. It sounds great, enticing to open
the email, and check it out; but its not true. It’s a bogus or could be a “Fly
by Night” company. It could be a loan, a deceiver or a spam from the other side of the world. Millions of
people have been deceived and made believed of this scam. Jesus promised us of salvation,
of joy and peace, and supplication; but we either refuse to trust Him or ignore
His Words.
Apostle Paul wrote; “19 But
my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ
Jesus. “
Sunday, July 28, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: 7 Reasons Why You Need to Attend Our Worship Servi...
MI Daily Devotion: 7 Reasons Why You Need to Attend Our Worship Servi...: 1- We Preach the Word of God. 2- We Love the Lord and Prayer. 3- We Love People and Our Church. 4- We are a Church Family...
7 Reasons Why You Need to Attend Our Worship Service
1- We Preach the Word of God.
2- We Love the Lord and Prayer.
3- We Love People and Our Church.
4- We are a Church Family.
5- We Honor and Glorify God with Good Music
and Fellowship.
6- We Only Talk About Christ, Because We Don’t
Gossip or No Idle Talk in Our Preaching, Teaching, and Fellowship.
7- We Only Sit and Stand 3 Times in an Hour of
Worship. It Means We Don’t Make Our Worship Long with Unimportant and Unnecessary
Words from the Pastor.
Come and Visit Us @ International
Community Christian Church- Pastor Eliezer D. Sagansay
Phone- (313) 850 0069
First
Baptist Church of Trenton- Reverend Jimmy Jones
4049 Longmeadow Drive, Trenton, Mi
48183
Saturday, July 27, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: He Paid Off Our Debts…
MI Daily Devotion: He Paid Off Our Debts…: “26- The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. 27- Then the lord...
He Paid Off Our Debts…
“26- The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him,
saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. 27- Then the lord of that servant
was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.” (Matthew
18:26- 27)
Whether
we like it or not, we will all be standing before God to give an account, and
it can be through death or the rapture. One thing for sure, we will pay what we
owe God. It would be in hell for eternity if you’re not saved. But Jesus paid
for all our debts on the cross. The truth about other people’s mind set is that
they are more concern of their debts here on earth than the debts that Christ
paid for our freedom more than 2,000 years ago. The Bible in the book of Romans
chapter eight verse two it says; “- For
the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of
sin and death.”
Jesus
said; “32- Then
his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I
forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:” (Matthew 18:32)
Friday, July 26, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: “Go and Preach...”
MI Daily Devotion: “Go and Preach...”: “18- For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” (I Cor...
“Go and Preach...”
“18- For the preaching of
the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is
the power of God.” (I Corinthians 1:18)
Jesus commands; "19- Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20- Teaching
them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with
you alway, even unto the end of the world." Amen.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: Tough Times!
MI Daily Devotion: Tough Times!: “12- Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13- But ...
Tough Times!
“12- Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial
which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13- But
rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his
glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” (I
Peter 4:12-13)
Chuck
Swindoll made a comparison and study on (I John 1:9 and Galatians 6:8). And
this is true to many homes and individuals. Mr. Swindoll said; “We teach our
children (I John 1:9) ‘If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.’ which may
tempt them to coast on grace.” And Mr. Swindoll said that “If we teach them (I
John 1:9) we must also teach them (Galatians 6:8), ‘For he that soweth to his
flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit
shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.’ The one who sows to please his
sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction.” (“When the Going Gets
Tough”- Joe Stowell). Today’s tough times could be caused by personal, by the
public or the government’s bad decisions or judgment.
Notice
Apostle Peter’s advice to every believers; “15- But let none of you suffer as a
murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's
matters. 16- Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but
let him glorify God on this behalf.” (I Peter 4:15- 16)
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: Prosperity in the Philippines, Poverty in the USA
MI Daily Devotion: Prosperity in the Philippines, Poverty in the USA: While the USA, especially Detroit and the whole of Michigan are struggling economically; the Philippines which used to be a 3rd world countr...
Prosperity in the Philippines, Poverty in the USA
While the USA, especially Detroit and the whole of Michigan are struggling economically; the Philippines which used to be a 3rd world country is enjoying it's success economically, it's freedom of religion beyond the world's imaginations, and political stability. The USA influenced The Philippines spiritually, educationally, politically, and culturally... But the Philippines enjoys its success in the whole of Asia while the world and the USA are struggling. Their secrets...? it's not a secret anymore because it used to be the USA's status. And we will talk more about it. The USA must go back to where it used to be: Open the schools for prayer and religious practices, let the Bible be teach in schools, value formation for police, military, and government officials. And this must be shared to the community. We also must STOP abortion, and get back to traditional marriage. We must support and stand with Israel and stop supporting those countries that are unstable in their stand for us and with us. I can assure you; we will be respected and great again. I would not be surprise if Donald Trump or Paris Hilton will invest in the Philippines instead of putting their wealth to our used to be prosperous country. While the Philippines is enjoying their surpluses in different departments of their government; the USA is struggling with its more than 16 trillion dollars debt. The lack of leadership, the lack of education, some of its citizens being dependent to the government, and the decline of moral values played a big role in our decline. We need to stand united as a nation, we need to be in the fear of God, and be open minded. Repent, Re-start, Remain faithful to God, in our (USA) constitution, and the Word of God.
MI Daily Devotion: The Race to Run
MI Daily Devotion: The Race to Run: The Race to Run “24- Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25- An...
The Race to Run
The Race to Run
“24- Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one
receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25- And every man that
striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a
corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 26- I therefore so run, not as
uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27- But I keep under
my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have
preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” (I Corinthians 9:24-
27)
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: Your Life is the Reflection of What is Inside
MI Daily Devotion: Your Life is the Reflection of What is Inside: “23- Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 24- Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put...
Your Life is the Reflection of What is Inside...
“23- Keep thy heart
with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 24- Put away from
thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 25- Let thine eyes
look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 26- Ponder the
path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. 27- Turn not to the
right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.” (Proverbs 4:23-
27)
Your life as a Christian is a reflection of what is inside of you- the changed man. Charles
R. Swindoll wrote; “As Christians we live a life that is different- morally
excellent, ethically beautiful. It’s called a holy life. And God honors that.
Because it’s like He is…” (Wisdom for the Way)
Let me share some of the things that I believe will be helpful to
all of us as Christians. Our text shows us an outline on how we can check our
Christian living from the inside out. It identifies what’s in our heart by the
reactions of our daily Christian life.
Monday, July 22, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: Hope For a Broken Heart
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” ...
Hope For a Broken Heart
Hope
For a Broken Heart
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a
broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” (Psalm 51:17)
According
to Dr. McNair Wilson; “Perhaps the greatest psychological, spiritual and
medical need that all people have is the need for hope.” (Hope for Each Day)
A
broken heart can be the caused for several reasons. Many of them are beyond our
control while some were because of our own doing. We may have a broken hearts because:
1- We are in desperate need of love. 2- We see sin in our midst. 3- We have a
righteous indignation. 4- We were rejected by someone for something or by someone
special. 5- We get disappointed due to circumstances and problems. 6- We have
unanswered prayers. 7- Our hearts are broken for the lost world.
Jesus is the only hope and the hope of every broken spirit. “18-The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and
saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 19- The LORD is nigh unto them that are
of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”(Psalm 34:18- 19)
Friday, July 19, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: “What If It Will Not Grow?
MI Daily Devotion: “What If It Will Not Grow?: “17- Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields sha...
“What If It Will Not Grow?
“17-
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines;
the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the
flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
18- Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” (Habbakkuk
3:17- 18 KJV)
I never heard a
farmer planting a seed, and thinking or complaining, and making negative
remarks such as; “The seed may not grow...” We don’t question the process or
the result. Our main focus is to exercise the process, and be faithful in
cultivating and in watering the seedlings.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
MI Daily Devotion: Dangerous Time
MI Daily Devotion: Dangerous Time: Mi Daily Devotion Dangerous Time “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” (II Timothy 3:1) Apostle Pa...
Dangerous Time
Mi Daily
Devotion
Dangerous Time
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall
come.” (II Timothy 3:1)
Apostle
Paul saw the future in this verse as he literally experienced it in his times. No
doubt about it; we are all living in the most dangerous and perilous times in
human history. We cannot deny the fact that we are always in danger even if
we’re under our own roof. We have fear in our lives because of what’s going on
in every corner of the world. Living in a secured and wealthy environment will
not give us the assurance to keep us from any dangers such as physical and spiritual
sickness, accident, death or financial insolvent. God’s protection to His
children does not mean that we are free from any dangerous situations.
Apostle
Paul used the words, “…in the last days perilous times shall come.” “The last
days” could mean from his time, during our time, and the time to come. One of
the dangers that I’m afraid of as a pastor is something within me. It’s the danger
of losing my passion for the lost souls, losing my passion to preach the Word
of God, losing my passion and my tears as I stand in the pulpit. What could be
worst if I lost my passion to touch and influence lives? Notice the heart of a
man who was in the brink of danger and death. (Acts 20:31) “Therefore watch,
and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one
night and day with tears.”
MI Daily Devotion: Be Faithful to God
MI Daily Devotion: Be Faithful to God: MI DAILY DEVOTION Be Faithful to God “O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonder...
Be Faithful to God
MI DAILY
DEVOTION
Be Faithful to
God
“O LORD, thou art my
God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful
things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” (Isaiah 25:1)
People will put
their trust to a friend, and some were faithful unto the end, but believers must
put their trust in God and be faithful to Him. You stand for what is right and for
the truth, and keep doing that which is right. Jesus said; “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and
his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. “
(Matthew 6:33) Jesus Christ expects every Christians to put Him first in their
life and He wanted you to identify yourself with the Lord.,
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