Notes from:
Rev. Michael W. Waters and Atty. Yulise R. Waters
Joy Tabernacle A.M.E. Church
Dallas, TX
Where are we in this cycle of frustration?
Hope------->Frustration
To induce feeling of discouragement in:
1. I want a Christian marriage
----> Ideal of what we hope for.
----> When we begin we consider: getting in a faithful marriage, Christian hope in marriage.
2. I have been hurt or disappointed in my relationships.
----> Objectification can happen in 3 ways: Money, Access, Sex.
3. I am questioning the reality of what I once beleived in.
4. I give up.
----> Communication is key!
----> Committed non-committals---> doing everything to not commit to marriage.
Where are you at in the Cycle of Frustration to Hope.
Frustration------------->Hope
1. I am being healed of my wounds!
-----> we need to be restored.
2. My beliefs in Christian Marriage are being restored.
-----> Sometimes it has to be gained through your intimacy w/God.
3. I have hope in Christian Marriage, again!
4. I want a Christian marriage!
-----> not settling for anything less.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Can I get a witness?
I will contine with Job later but for now...
I am posting my notes for the Opening A.M.E. Convocation on yesterday July 16th, 2009. This was an amazing service preached by Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church.
Can I get a witness?
Acts 4:18-20
¤ When a preacher asks the question can I get a witness, something should to be heard.
¤ The church is suffering from secret service saints.
¤ Everybody will not be thrilled about your witnessing.
¤ Witnesses are often in danger.
---> We need some:
¤ Ignited witnesses(Peter)
---> Holy Ghost filled --> when fire gets hold of you. Psalm 118:22
¤ Irrefutible witnesses
---> show up and speak up on their behalf of their God.
---> They have been with Jesus.
I am posting my notes for the Opening A.M.E. Convocation on yesterday July 16th, 2009. This was an amazing service preached by Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church.
Can I get a witness?
Acts 4:18-20
¤ When a preacher asks the question can I get a witness, something should to be heard.
¤ The church is suffering from secret service saints.
¤ Everybody will not be thrilled about your witnessing.
¤ Witnesses are often in danger.
---> We need some:
¤ Ignited witnesses(Peter)
---> Holy Ghost filled --> when fire gets hold of you. Psalm 118:22
¤ Irrefutible witnesses
---> show up and speak up on their behalf of their God.
---> They have been with Jesus.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Why do bad things happen to good people?
According to the Bible, Job is described as an honest and innocent man, who honored God and stayed away from evil. However, he ends up suffering and going through a hard season in his life.
-->Why did this happen to Job?
I believe, Satan does not like to see people doing well and will do anything to bring out the worst in that person. Moreover, in the beginning of this story, Job chapters 1-3, Satan is trying to give God every reason to believe that Job will curse Him to his face.
I am amazed that while Job was suffering, his friends were bringing him down by saying that he must of done something to make God mad. I believe that his friends only liked him because he was wealthy. His friends did not understand his situation and Job knew that he did nothing wrong. I believe ultimately that God wanted to show Satan what a good servant Job was.
To be continued...
-->Why did this happen to Job?
I believe, Satan does not like to see people doing well and will do anything to bring out the worst in that person. Moreover, in the beginning of this story, Job chapters 1-3, Satan is trying to give God every reason to believe that Job will curse Him to his face.
I am amazed that while Job was suffering, his friends were bringing him down by saying that he must of done something to make God mad. I believe that his friends only liked him because he was wealthy. His friends did not understand his situation and Job knew that he did nothing wrong. I believe ultimately that God wanted to show Satan what a good servant Job was.
To be continued...
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Rev. Dawson's Sermon notes
Scripture: Isiah 40:31
Topic: "Wait on the Lord"
God binding us together from a thread to a rope.
He promises us strength
Kava-->the making of a rope;to wait on the Lord;binding together.
3 things the Lord will give us for waiting:
1.Provide inward strength(rejuvination)
--> The heart is the think tank.
-->Your heart must line up with the will of God.
2.Provide upward strength(elevation)
-->Stop flapping and learn how to SOAR
-->Fly with the storm and not against it and praise above it.
3.He gives us ACCELERATION to help us LAST throughout the DURATION
Topic: "Wait on the Lord"
God binding us together from a thread to a rope.
He promises us strength
Kava-->the making of a rope;to wait on the Lord;binding together.
3 things the Lord will give us for waiting:
1.Provide inward strength(rejuvination)
--> The heart is the think tank.
-->Your heart must line up with the will of God.
2.Provide upward strength(elevation)
-->Stop flapping and learn how to SOAR
-->Fly with the storm and not against it and praise above it.
3.He gives us ACCELERATION to help us LAST throughout the DURATION
Saturday, June 21, 2008
More on prayer
Mark 1:35
In this particular verse of the first chapter of Mark, we learn about the praying habits of Jesus. We learn that He woke up while it was still dark and no one was up and he went to a solitary place where He could meditate on the word alone and not be distracted. We can also apply this habit of prayer in our own lives and wake up before the rest of the world and and go to a solitary place where we can have a one on one conversation with God without any distractions, so that we may focus on Him.
Philippians 4:6-7
This scripture basically says that if we have faith in God and we pray and have supplication with thanksgiving in our hearts, then the peace of God will give us understanding and will keep our hearts and minds through Jesus. This is such a powerful scripture because it shows that there is no problem, situation or circumstance that the all mighty God can not handle. It also shows that when we pray for our problems and our situation, God hears us and understands, so He will keep our hearts and minds focused on Jesus so that He can help us through our situation or our circumstance no matter how big it is.
James 5:16-18
The effect of the prayer of a righteous man, according to verse 16 is that we CONFESS our faults to one another so that we may be healed and so the righteous man can avail much. Elijah and his prayer life is mentioned to show him as a man who prayed EARNESTLY so God answered his prayer for it not to rain for 3 years and 6 months and when he prayed again, it rained and the earth brought forth fruit. God is truly amazing, powerful and mighty and he works in wonderous ways. In essence, we should be earnest prayers like Elijah and then we may EARN our blessing that we have been waiting for.
In this particular verse of the first chapter of Mark, we learn about the praying habits of Jesus. We learn that He woke up while it was still dark and no one was up and he went to a solitary place where He could meditate on the word alone and not be distracted. We can also apply this habit of prayer in our own lives and wake up before the rest of the world and and go to a solitary place where we can have a one on one conversation with God without any distractions, so that we may focus on Him.
Philippians 4:6-7
This scripture basically says that if we have faith in God and we pray and have supplication with thanksgiving in our hearts, then the peace of God will give us understanding and will keep our hearts and minds through Jesus. This is such a powerful scripture because it shows that there is no problem, situation or circumstance that the all mighty God can not handle. It also shows that when we pray for our problems and our situation, God hears us and understands, so He will keep our hearts and minds focused on Jesus so that He can help us through our situation or our circumstance no matter how big it is.
James 5:16-18
The effect of the prayer of a righteous man, according to verse 16 is that we CONFESS our faults to one another so that we may be healed and so the righteous man can avail much. Elijah and his prayer life is mentioned to show him as a man who prayed EARNESTLY so God answered his prayer for it not to rain for 3 years and 6 months and when he prayed again, it rained and the earth brought forth fruit. God is truly amazing, powerful and mighty and he works in wonderous ways. In essence, we should be earnest prayers like Elijah and then we may EARN our blessing that we have been waiting for.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Prayer and it's key importance in life
Matthew 7:7-8
In this text, Jesus is giving us instructions regarding prayer. He also makes a promise to us. His promise is that if you ask it will be given unto you, if you seek you shall find and if you knock the door will be opened unto you. The Lord has given us instruction and we have a will, which is to be obedient and follow the instructions He has given us. And when you are obedient God says in verse 8 that EVERYONE that asks will receive, EVERYONE that seeks shall find and EVERYONE that knocks a door( of opportunity) will be opened for them. This is one of the many promises that is in the bible, but it guides us as we pray to not be afraid to ask, seek or knock, when we want God to do something for us. We just need to hold up our end of the deal and be obedient and hear him out that way He will continue to bless exceedingly and abundantly beyond our expectations.
In this text, Jesus is giving us instructions regarding prayer. He also makes a promise to us. His promise is that if you ask it will be given unto you, if you seek you shall find and if you knock the door will be opened unto you. The Lord has given us instruction and we have a will, which is to be obedient and follow the instructions He has given us. And when you are obedient God says in verse 8 that EVERYONE that asks will receive, EVERYONE that seeks shall find and EVERYONE that knocks a door( of opportunity) will be opened for them. This is one of the many promises that is in the bible, but it guides us as we pray to not be afraid to ask, seek or knock, when we want God to do something for us. We just need to hold up our end of the deal and be obedient and hear him out that way He will continue to bless exceedingly and abundantly beyond our expectations.
Are you a "milk drinker" or a "beef eater"?
After reading Hebrews 5:12-14, I describe my level of spiritual maturity as good because I know how to discern between good and evil. I consider myself to be a beef eater, because I understand the difference between good and evil. Babies can only drink milk because they can not eat whole foods, just as a milk drinker can not tell the difference between what is good and what is evil. Now if I had to rank my level of spiritual maturity on a 1(low) to 10(high) scale, I would give myself an 8 because I know I am still growing spiritually but there is still much more I have to experience and learn in the spirit. I notice a change and the difference when I am put in situations which have me to use my conscience to help decide whether the situation is good or bad. An easy way to tell if something is evil is this: "If it is something that you would not do in front of your parents, assuming that they are beef eaters, then it is probably something that will lead you down a path of sin."
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