The Forbiddings Pt. 2

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We started yesterday with our discussion on Spiritual Authority. If you missed the beginning you can find it

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Now let’s move on to today’s discussion

Whether we realize it or not the church is in a very great battle in our time. I am not talking about the things that are going on in our culture or in the governments of the world. The battle goes much deeper than that into a spiritual place that we cannot see with our eyes or hear with our ears. The true battle of the church is not to change laws or fight against Presidents or Kings. The true battle of the church is not fought on a picket line or even in a soup kitchen although many of us are called by God to do these.

The battle of the church is fought in the spiritual unseen realm. We only ever truly engage in it when we pray. In the end as Paul said “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers which are unseen in the heavenly realms” (Eph. 6). Prayer is the chief weapon of the Christian and always shall be. For it is in prayer that we connect to the power of the Spirit of God and wring the power of God’s blessing into our lives to make our natural work resonate with supernatural power.

On a level from 1-10 1 being not at all and 10 being excellent how would you rate your prayer life at the moment? What would it take to move that number up two increments?

Sunset Prayer

The Forbiddings Pt. 1

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“The Forbiddings” is the most recent sermon I shared at Cornerstone Church. It speaks specifically to situations that our church faces and generally of the authority all Christians possess. As you read it you will find that this sermon is less expository in nature and more directly prophetic than most of my sermon work but I felt it important to share…

Opening Scriptures:

” Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20

“7 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”

18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. 20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:17-20

on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hadesc will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will bed bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will bee loosed in heaven.”  20Then he ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah. Matthew 16: 18-20

We are going to be talking about our authority as believers!

Fun Foto Challenge & the Sense Of Seeing

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This week’s fun foto challenge is all about things that stimulate our sense of sight. What fills your vision?

To participate in this challenge go to Cee’s page by clicking the underlined link above. Meanwhile here are the things that fill up my sight. Some are natural. Some are manmade. Some are a combination of both things, but they all make we want to sit down and watch the world go by.

Upper Fountains at Longwood Gardens, PA

Upper Fountains at Longwood Gardens, PA

Sunset from Jiminy Peak, Lanesboro MA

Sunset from Jiminy Peak, Lanesboro MA

Library of the manor house. Great Barrington MA

Library of the manor house. Great Barrington MA

 

Into the sunset on Rte 2 West

Into the sunset on Rte 2 West

We Have The “Cure” – Why Do We Keep It To Ourselves?

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We do have the cure!!!

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Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. ~ Romans 5:5

As someone who counsels a lot of people, and am often baffled by their response (or lack thereof) to some of the Bible-based answers I give them, I’ve prayed for a long time for God to show me, in some tangible way, how to understand this.

Here’s what I got:

Picture an ebola clinic – Patients that are ravaged with the disease are coughing uncontrollably, running fevers, and suffering from massive headaches. As a doctor in this clinic, I would not walk up to one, point to someone who has just succumbed to the disease, and tell them, “Stop coughing, right now, or this is going to happen to you.” or “If you insist on keeping that headache, you will end up…

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Share Your World 2015 Week 35

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It is time once again to play SHARE YOUR WORLD,  the game where Cee  asks five questions and we answer them for the whole world to see.

If you want to see more of Cee’s world or the many worlds of her contributors just click on the icon above and you will be whisked away to Ceeland .

Here are the questions and my answers.

What made you feel good this week?

So many things really encouraged me this week. The opportunity to preach every single day was just awesome and the opportunity to baptize three new friends. Well that just can’t be beat!

For potlucks or parties do you cook it yourself, buy from a grocery store, or pay for catering?

This one really depends on the amount of time I have. This summer I have found myself buying most of my potluck fare simply because cooking time has been severely limited.

What is your favorite part of the town/city you live in.  And what Country do you live?

I live in the US of A and my favorite part of town is Cornerstone Church where I work. I have had so many great experiences there over the years.

Complete this sentence:  My favorite place in the whole world….. has not been established yet. I am waiting for Heaven to come to Earth!!!! Call me crazy but I believe the last chapters of the Bible (and all the ones before the end too)

Bonus question:  What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?

I am so grateful I got to preach at Special Touch Camp last week and at the home-going of one of God’s saints and at Cornerstone Church. This week I am looking forward to getting caught up on my reading and writing and a little R& R at the pool in Jiminy Peak.
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Sunset at Jiminy Peak

What Happened To Pastor Wrinkles?

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Any of you who have been following me for any length of time know my alter ego is Pastor Wrinkles. Both of us (which is really just me) have been absent from WordPress for the better part of two weeks. It has been a busy and fruitful time of ministry. The first week I was busy writing sermons for the second week. Over the course of the last seven days I have preached eleven times and led one baptism service It has been an incredibly rewarding time. I marvel at what God is doing through one such as I.

It is a time of mighty harvest folks and I believe we are just at the beginning.

Here are some photos of the week that has just passed.
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The library of the manor house I stayed in at camp.
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The manor house.
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Camp begins with a photo op.
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Eddie Raymond entertains in the chapel.
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Counselor Dan at the pool.
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Cathy and Ann catch a little fish.
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John shows his work at the art show.
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Some of the guys at pendulum painting.
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The tree of life at Eisner Camp.
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Packing camp away.

4 Things

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This week at Special Touch Disabilities Camp our theme us “Fearless.”

In the chapel services I am preaching I am speaking about 4 things we need to add to our lives  in order  to be fearless  and 4 things  we need to get rid of to be fearless.
We need to add.
1. Righteousness
2. Truth
3. Peace
4. Faith
We need to get rid of
1. Worry
2. Stress
3. Disappointment
4. Fear of change

Which of these do you think is the most important.