Salvation God's Sacrifice and Substitution

Since God is holy, righteous, and just, He could not allow sin to go unpunished. Sin is a slap in the face to God. God despises sin.

The divine solution to this problem of separation with God (SIN), was for JESUS, God's only Son, to become the true and living sacrifice for sin. Due to Jesus' sinless life, He was the only qualified to pay the penalty for man's sin and to bridge the gap between God and man. Thank God for Jesus! Roman 5:8.

What exactly happened at the cross?

Through Jesus' death on the cross...

1. He took our place and our punishment. -Hebrews 9:26-28

2. He exchanged His righteousness for our sin. -2 Corinthians 5:21

3. He took our curse and gave us His blessings. -Galatians 3:13

4. He became the only way to eternal life. -John 14:6

For reference: http://www.youversion.com/reading-plans/one-2-one/4/25

"Let's Go To Church"

Messenger: Rev. Roderick D. Dawson

Scripture: Acts 2: 42-47

Topic: "Let's Go To Church"

Venue: St. Paul AME Church Houston, TX

Notes:

What is found in the church according to Acts 2?

1. Unconditional Love

-Unconditional is the greatest witness to the love.

-We are to love one another as we love ourselves and [ultimately] how Jesus loves the church.

-We don't mind meeting the need is an ideal example of SERVANT LEADERSHIP.

-Jesus was hung up from your hang up.

2. Unlimited forgiveness

-Because of extended grace [we ourselves have been forgiven].

-The word of God states Matthew 18:21-22, that we should forgive a person 70 times 7. [Now that is equivalent to 490 times and I am sure none of us has forgiven a individual that many times].

-God's Word says to, you need forgiveness yourself, and you don't want to hell.

3. Unrealistic sharing

-See the need and meet the need [as the Holy Spirit empowers you].

4. Undignified Praise

-["If you want the blessings of the Lord you need to learn how to have an undignified praise. An undignified praise exists when even in the midst of your mess; you can sing and dance before the Lord. You don’t care who is watching you and what they think, you will praise the Lord. An undignified praise exists even when people criticize you for your praise; you take it to another level." http://www.vbcva.org/pages.asp?pageid=62145-Pastor Keith McCullough ]

Will you worship in SPIRIT and TRUTH?

Messenger: Rev. Roderick D. Dawson

Scripture: John 4: 23-24

Topic: True Worship

Location: St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Houston, TX

1. You need the spirit.

-You must be born again. John 3

-You must be filled with the spirit. Acts 2

-We can worship in spirit.

2. You need the truth.

-Truth through God in Jesus. Jesus is the truth. John 14:6

-God created us to worship.
-An individual's worship through Christ is not limited.
-You can worship anywhere.

-God is looking for people to worship Him.

Are you satisfied with Jesus?

Messenger: Rev. Roderick D. Dawson

Scripture: Philippians 4: 11-13

Topic: "Satisfied with Jesus"

Location: St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Houston, TX

Our true sufficiency comes from Jesus.

1. Learn to be happy with less.

-The state of unnoticed blessings is that we do not notice the blessing right in front of us in America. We are truly the most unhappy people.
-God has blessed us without our permission

2. Remind yourself things could be worse.

-There are people that wish they can be where you are.
-We make unfair comparisons to others.

3. Understand that what we are receiving from God is spiritual not material.

-Some people can not handle abundance and prosperity.
-God will not send a blessing to you unless he can send a blessing through you.

Dealing with Unhealed Wounds

Messenger: Rev. Roderick D. Dawson

Scripture: Matthew 18: 1-35

Topic: "Dealing with Unhealed Wounds"

Location: St. Paul A.M.E. Church Houston,TX


Notes:

• A long time ago priests could not serve if he had a scab, which signifies that you are scarred.
• In the same manner, unresolved issues are related to an unhealed wound.
• A glass of water held in the same posture for a long time is like a grudge with your brother or sister, because you the longer you hold it the heavier or painful it becomes.

Jesus tells us how to handle unhealed wounds:

• Confront the issue head on.

-->"Forgive them for they know not what they do".

• Praise those who mistreat you. (Even your enemies).

--> If you sow a seed of unforgiveness you shall reap a seed of unforgiveness.

• You need to forgive them, move on to another location, and let God fill your emptiness.

2 Things God won't share:

1. His Glory
2. His right to settle disputes.

• Stop trying to play God. Only God knows how to handle your enemies.
• HE OR SHE THAT ANGERS YOU CONTROLS YOU.
• What's important in life is what happens in you rather than what happens to you.

5 Keys to Forgiveness

1. Forgiveness is not a suggestion it is a command.
2. Forgiveness has no limit.

-->Jesus told Peter to forgive seventy times seven.

--> As far as the east is from the west Jesus has forgiven us for our sins.

3. Forgiveness sets us free from sin.

4. If forgiveness is granted to me then I need to forgive others no matter how much it hurts.

5. Forgiveness is a will act; It is a continuous process.

Since everybody makes mistakes, everyone needs forgiveness.

Be Blessed everyone and Plant Your Garden, so when your enemy tries to attack you, you will have the disipline to yield in your actions and allow God to handle your situation.

Will you plant your garden?

Spiritual Blacksmiths needed

Messenger: Rev. Roderick D. Dawson

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13: 19a

Topic: "Spiritual Blacksmiths needed"

Location: St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Houston, TX

God worked through my pastor to present a spirit-filled sermon that reflects on Black History.

Notes:

• Spiritual Blacksmiths know how to shape and sharpen something raw (material) into kingdom material.
• A Spiritual Blacksmith knows how to handle God's Word (also known as the Blacksmith's hammer)
• Sometimes God has to subtract the number of people in your life so you can depend on Him.
• What a Spiritual Blacksmith will tell you:

--> 1. Believe in you and do you.

--> 2. Believe in God.

Spiritual Blacksmiths define the role of a true friend, because they will tell it like it is whether you want to hear it or not.

Back in the day Men used to be hardworking and the Women would be the pretty ones. However, in the present time, Women have taken on the hardworking role and Men have gravitated towards the pretty image.

Where are all the Spiritual Blacksmiths?

Take the Limit off God

Notes on:

"Take the Limit off God"
Nathan Williams
General Manager DayStar TV
Ephesians 3:20-21

The problem with people is that we learn with limitations.

We have all learned tradition that puts the Word of God in non-effect.

Religion--> man seeking after God.

Christianity--> is a relationship with Christ.

There are limitations with religion.

God can do nothing if we limit Him. You have the power to limit God.

Ask and pray to God to ask him where you have been limited.

You have to learn to turn a deaf ear to the haters.

Our lives are hid in Christ. When you come to Christ you will get something that is always bigger than you.

Everything that concerns you concerns God.

Religion has messed up a lot of people.

We need the mind of Christ.

An old wine skin can not hold new wine.

Ask God to show you things you can do. Sometimes God will come to you and show you something so simple.

God tells us how to think.

Philippians 4: 8-9

Truth is the Word of God.

There is life and death in the power of the tongue.

I can curse you or I can encourage you by speaking good words.

Take the limits off of God.

Proverbs 23:7

Your heart is the thinking part of the Spirit.

As a man thinks in his heart so is he.

Its not so devistating about what someone else thinks about you but what you think about yourself.

God can't take you in a place if you have limited thinking.

You allow you worst experience to become reality.

Jonah 2:8

-If you believe a lie the mercy of God is not valid.
-The closer I get to God the more He corrects me.
-We are special to the Lord.
-Those that follow the spirity of God are Sons/Daughters of God.

Get out of the box because God wants to give you His way.

The truth doesn't change the method changes.

Matthew 15:3

-You have people practicing tradition like their honoring God.
-Some people don't go to church because of bad experiences with religion.
-God wants us to be free.