Don't Be Moved

Unlimited

God's favor is unlimited in our life. God said in His word He would do abundantly above what we can think or ask according to the power that worketh in us.

Here are three points about God's favor.

1.God's favor never runs out. What He did for one He can do for the other. The disciples were disputing among themselves who will be the greatest-Jesus jumps in and takes a little child and sits the child in front of Him. He then says-he that is greatest must humble himself as a little child and is the greatest of all. God was letting them know God's favor does not run out.

2. In God's favor is a place where God wants to do something in your life that is so far beyond your reach that people can only say this is God's doing.

3. His favor will transform you in such a way that it causes you never to think it's you, but Him.

Allow this favor to be released upon you today.

Pastor Mark

It Ends Tonight

Have you ever dealt with something and it gets to the place where it's enough. It's at that time when you need to say "it ends tonight."

The failure, the harassment from the enemy. The co-worker who constantly bothers you. The boss that seems to blame it all on you. The client that seems to drag thier feet on issues. The spouse that will not go to church, but you are still speaking the word and expecting a miracle. The financial difficulty. The loneliness, the unforgiveness. It ends tonight.

Many times we allow the enemy to cause us to settle, but God never causes us to settle, but to overcome. When Jesus was through with the testing from the enemy. He said thou salt serve the Lord thy God and Him only will you serve and the devil left Him for a season. (Luke 4:8-9). Jesus was saying it ends tonight.

No matter what you are facing, or going through or about to go through. It ends tonight.

Let it ring "It ends tonight!"

Lay It Down

The Lord put this on my heart to blog about.

Hebrews chapter Twelve verse One:

Hebrews 12:1 (New Living Translation)

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.

There is a difference between sin and weight. Sin is that which causes us to miss the mark and separates us from God. The bible states if we confess our sins to Jesus, He is faithful and just to forgive us. Now the question comes in then, what is the weight?

Sin has weight, but the weight here is not sin. The word weight in the Greek is ogkos- it means burden. There are weights or burdens that God says for us to lay down. Religion binds us while relationship with Jesus frees us.

The question is what are the burdens that God desires for us to get free from.

1. Religious jargon. When Jesus came to the Pharisee they would try to manipulate the law and accuse Jesus of not following the law. Yet, they themselves would add to it. They used religious jargon to convince those around them how good they were. We are saved by grace not by works.

2. Hate, unforgiveness, self-righteous attitude. These are weights that cause us to slow down and can even cause us to stop running. Jesus never condemns anyone, He is always looking and pointing out the potential in each of us. John 8:11 The women caught in adultery, He said when all the accusers left, Where are your accusers and the Woman said I see none. He said neither do I condemn you go and sin no more. The key is go!

3. It's any thing or thought that hinders us from serving God to the fullest. It's the non-essentials of life.

Here what it says in Acts 15:28-29

“For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay no greater burden on you than these few requirements: ²⁹ You must abstain from eating food offered to idols, from consuming blood or the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. If you do this, you will do well. Farewell.”

They were debating on whether or not they should make all the gentiles get circumsised, because that was the law. So, they realized this was a non-essential. Christ had paid for our sins and He circumcises our heart. Finally they said, live life as Christ did. Do not engage in idol practices and sexual sins.

So, if you have asked the Lord to forgive you, Don't be entangled again with the yoke of bondage(Galatians 5:1) . God wants us to be free of all the weights that would cause us to miss all that He has for our life.

Bless you,

Pastor Mark

New

Have you ever bought something new. Maybe a new car or new T.V., computer. Maybe it's a new job or promotion. God wants you to know the New Level He is taking you too, He has already gone before you.

New, is not always the best for everyone. Some like the old and even preferrer to stay with and at it. But God desires each and every one of us to go to the New Level.

If you are going to a New Level whether it is in your marriage, career, social life, or just life in general, here are some points to help you go to the New Level.

1. Expect God to do New things. -When you have an expectation for what God wants, then you will be able to navigate through the different feelings you may acquire on the way.

2. Believe for God to do the unbelievable.

3. Rely on His (God) way of doing things. When David came to King Saul after he had killed Goliath, the bible records that he behaved himself wisely in all his ways. That word wisely is to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely. David knew a new level would require him to act differently in every area of his life and this difference caused him to succeed.

4. Don't be afraid to ask the Lord. Jeremiah 33:3 call unto the Lord and He will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things.

God Blessed,

Pastor Mark

3 W's of Life

Last year I taught a series about Dreams, Here was the first part.
There are three W’s of life. When, Where, and Wind.

1. Where- It’s the place where God will do what he has placed in your heart.

Genesis 12:1-9- God told Abraham I will bless you in the place. It’s where God instructs us to live and abide.

Here are 6 things to do and not to do:

1. Never look at the surroundings. It will be distracting. Genesis 13:9-11
2. Start Sowing. Genesis 26:12
3. Put your work in. – Go to school, continue confessing the Word of God. Hebrews 6:12
4. Take the limits off of What God said He would do. Isaiah 54:2
5. Allow God to make you. Isaiah 1:19 Paul said in the word of
6. Seek God for the strategy to accomplish the vision. Luke 14:28, Matthew 6:33 –seek first the kingdom
Know whenever God tells you to go, it is never a back step, but a place of promotion.

2. When- It’s the timing of God. Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost came. It’s the Kiros Time. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8;11

There are two types of time

1. Chronos refers to chronological or sequential time. Chronos time is measured by the clock and calendar. It is orderly, rhythmic, and predictable.

2. kairos refers to “God’s time.” It is a time, not measured by the clock, where God has chosen “the right moment” or the “opportune” time. Kairos time involves a period of disruption to the normal flow of things. God’s purposes intersecting and overruling the world of chronological time.

So, the question would be how do we get when, here are two ways.

1. Have to be unity. Isaiah 1:19, Psalms 133:1-2, Amos 3:3

2. Stay in the place where God has placed you until. Genesis 26:2 God told Isaac not to go down into Egypt. If he had moved out of the place where God had told him, when would have never happen. Acts 2:1

3. Wind- Is the resources. The wind brings all that you and I need to accomplish all that God has placed in our hearts.
Notice what it states in Acts 2:2 there came a “wind”

So, what happens

1. Breakthrough happens.- get the promotion, build the house, marriage is restored. Hebrews 11:11

2. Don’t stop now, Go and acquire everything God has spoken. You are able to Possess what you have spoken. Hebrews 3:1

This word profession in this scripture verse has dual meaning It means confession and possession.

So what you have confessed go and possess.

Finally
3. Remember. Deuteronomy 8:18 Lastly remember it is God that gives.

For more on the Series email us @ info@breathoflifechurch.com

Bless you,

Pastor Mark

Connected

WoW! We have been on the go, but thanks be to God the best is yet to come.

There are two reasons why people do not go to church.

1. They don't know about it.

2. They don't recognize the significance of attending a local body.

Being apart of something is our human nature. If we are not apart of something then we begin to withdrawal from others. This is unhealthy. So, how do you increase and cause multiplication within your church.

It's not through negativity, hurt, lies, or manipulations. Influence gone perverted is manipulation. It's God that brings the increase. The bible states it comes in the form of thirty, sixty, and a hundred fold.

In the book of Acts the bible states the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved. The Lord added. God is in the business of blessing your church, business, family, career, but we have to be obedient to His will.

What caused 3000 to be added to the first church was the obedience of 120 people that waited in the upper room. It's never in the quantity, but in the quality. Yes numbers do matter. But God uses what you have.

It's imperative that people know Jesus and that there is a place for them to weekly attend and become apart of. Belonging is what every human being on planet earth desires. We desire to be accepted, loved, and appreciated. It's the Church that should be a safe haven. A hospital to some, a refreshing to others, and most important a place of hope. Connection is the key to good success.

When we express Jesus to others then they begin to see what others see. Our expression should be all about Him.

Today, is Jesus Lord of every area of your life. Is he the center and circumference. The base and the boundary, the sum and substance of what life is all about. If not, then reevaluate and make Him the center in every area of your life. It's not happen chance or coincidental that you stopped by, but by the providential hand of God.

Be Blessed

Pastor Mark