First Timers
By: Dr. Mike Jones There are so many important facts about first-time church visitors. For instance: The average church (excluding the small start-up churches), doesn’t keep statistics on the number of visitors that join them on a typical Sunday for worship, and by the time the church administration add up the number of guest in one year, they normally average more guest (first-time visitors) than they even gave thought to. Also, it’s a fact that many first-time guest visitors are going through
Do you Make A Difference?
By: Dr. Mike Jones Well known Pastor and Christian author Max Lucado wrote a book, entitled, Outlive Your Life: Made to Make a Difference. Throughout the book, he talks about how each one of us can make a difference in someone else life, by simply doing a small act of kindness. Below, I've expressed in My own thoughts and words, how today, I will make a difference. Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A
The Wisdom of Solomon
By: Dr. Mike Jones Do YOU know that “Reading a proverb takes only a few seconds; applying a proverb can take a lifetime?” I've attempted to pull some of the rich spiritual nuggets from the first chapter of the book of Wisdom written by King Solomon. BACKGROUND OF SOLOMON Solomon was born the second son to David and Bathsheba (2 Sam. 12:24) and reigned 40 years as the third king of Israel (1 Ki. 11:41-43). When sought by the Lord for a request, Solomon eagerly asked
God Guiding Principles
By: Dr. Mike Jones God guides His people through basic principles. I've listed a few for us to ponder how we may grasp the importance of each and those that aren't listed, that are bedded in the pages of scripture. Principle #1. Follow what is clearly revealed We must be willing to do his will in those things he has already revealed, if we are to know his will in those things he has not yet made known. God has already made known
F.A.T. Christians
By: Dr. Mike Jones Don’t become offended: I’m not talking about the physically condition of many Americans. But, since YOU looked at ME kinda funny, I’ll share with YOU, what the statistics say: 69% of adults are overweight. 32% of children and adolescents are overweight. 30% of low-income preschoolers are overweight. The F.A.T. Christian that I’m talking about is the Spiritual growth that God wishes for ALL His children: Faithful, Available, Teachable. Proverbs 28:25, “He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he
THE BELIEVERS’ CROWNS!
By: Dr. Mike Jones The Bible says that there are rewards, or crowns, set aside for those that dedicate themselves to Christ. The Judgement Seat of Christ is the place where all of the deeds that we have done, after we've become Christians are examined to determine whether they be good or bad works. [Use story of 2 Preachers counting who get the most people saved each month.] The Word "BAD" refers to our deeds that we have done according to God's purpose.
7 THINGS EVERY CHRISTIAN MUST KNOW
By: Dr. Mike Jones Just what is a Christian? If anyone ever asks you that question, you should reply from this passage in Ephesians 4. Paul said a Christian, one who enjoys unity with the Spirit, must believe seven things. These are: There is one body. There is one Spirit. There is one hope. There is one Lord. There is one faith. There is one baptism. There is one God. I. There is one body. (1 Corinthians 12:18-28) 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them
THE FULLNESS OF THE GODHEAD
By: Dr. Mike Jones This chapter focuses on three additional aspects of the Godhead. Does God have a body? Father, Son and Holy Spirit? And, why we baptize in Jesus name? When discussing whether God has a body, it's important to mention that most world religions view Jesus as a prophet, a good man (leader), etc. The most they would say is, "Jesus is the Son of God, but not God. He came in the authority of God. He was sent by
THE HOLINESS OF GOD!
By: Dr. Mike Jones As one Christian writer discovered, and he's right, the Bible speaks of the love of God, the power of God, the majesty of God, how worthy God is to be praised, but the supreme message of the Holy scripture is THE HOLINESS OF GOD! The Christian writer went on to say, the cross of Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of a God so holy that only His Son could be the sufficient sacrifice for the sin of
CHARACTERISTICS OF A PERSON WHO IS A FRIEND OF GOD
By: Dr. Mike Jones We love to sing the song by Israel Houghton, "I am a Friend of God": We clap to it; we bounce up and down and even barb our heads as we sing the lyrics. It's a catchy song with meaning. But today, we want to uncover the true meaning of the phrase "a friend of God," as outlined in Holy Scripture. Saints, do you know that Abraham was the ONLY ONE in scripture that was called 'A Friend