Load Limits by Joe Stowell

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it” 1 Corinthians 10:13 Daddy, can I help you?” It was my four-year-old son, Matt, who was watching me carry cartons of empty pop bottles to the car. Back then you could return them for a dime apiece, so after months of stacking them up in the garage, I was off to collect the cash bonanza. I said, “Sure, Matt,” and he picked up a carton of bottles and put them in the car. When we got to the store, he grabbed his carton of bottles and shuffled along next to me across the big parking lot. About half way to the store, obviously exhausted, he looked up and said, “Dad, I can’t carry this anymore.” Count on it, I didn’t say, “Listen, Kid, you started this, so pick up that carton right now and finish what you started!” Of course not! I took the carton out of his hands, because I knew it was too heavy for him to handle. As his earthly father, I understood what his limits were and helped him carry the load. Thankfully, our heavenly Father understands our load limit and comes alongside to help. It’s hard to stick it out during difficult times when the trouble in our lives seems far too heavy and there is no end in sight. It’s in times like these that we feel like giving up—like we can’t go on. But God’s Word reminds us that “God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). It’s important to note that this verse is talking about more than just bearing up under temptation. In the original Greek, the word temptation actually means “all kinds of trials.” Ever feel like you’re in the middle of all kinds of trials? The problem with problems is that they have a tendency to drain us of our strength—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And that’s when our adversary likes to launch his attack. When we’re weak, he haunts us with thoughts like: How could a loving God allow this to happen? and God has brought you to this place and has just left you here. Or, You’re beyond help—God can’t help you now. But when you start thinking these thoughts, you need to know that they are flat out lies from the pit. You can be sure that they don’t reflect God’s heart for you during difficult times. In the Old Testament, one of God’s names is Jehovah Jireh—our provider—and He always lives up to His name. He stands ready to provide abundant grace so that we can bear up until He has finished His work in the trial (2 Corinthians 12:7-10). He gives us a peace that passes understanding as we trust and rely on Him with a grateful heart (Philippians 4:6-7). He gives wisdom to see our tough times from His point of view (James 1:5). He gives us the assurance that He will stick it out with us and not leave or forsake us, so that we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What man can do to me?” (Hebrews 13:6). So, chin up! Our troubles and trials have not escaped the notice of the One who comes alongside to help when it seems like the load is too much to bear. The One who knows your load limit promises to limit your load!

Rejoice! by Rod Parsley

Rejoice! The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. Luke 2:20 In Luke 2, we are told that the angel of the Lord told the shepherds about the Savior's birth. The angel told them that is was a great occasion for rejoicing for everyone and told them where they would find the Messiah and how they could recognize him. The angels sang songs of praise to God. But then they left. The shepherds had to make a choice-were they going to go and see if what the angel said was true? Or would they stay where they were? They chose to act on what they heard... they moved in faith-for they believed what the Lord had said through His messenger. As the shepherds returned to their fields, they glorified and praised God for what the angels had told them and because they had seen Jesus. "The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told" (Luke 2:20). Do you praise God for all that you have heard about Him? Do you praise God for Jesus? Do you rejoice in the good news of salvation? It's time to rejoice! Further Reading Isaiah 55:10-11 Hebrews 6:18 Genesis 12 God Bless,

Love and Support by Dave Branon

I received this note from a friend serving in an orphanage in a developing country: “Yesterday, as I was sitting at my office desk, I noticed a trail of ants on the floor. As I followed it, I was shocked to see that thousands of ants had blanketed the walls of our office building—inside and out. They swarmed everything. Fortunately, one of the workers . . . set to work. Less than an hour later, the ants were gone.” After telling this insect story, my friend wrote, “So, how was your day at work?” Sometimes we need reminders of the needs of those who have left behind the comforts and conveniences of home. God calls each of us to different paths of service, and some paths are bumpy. Working in an office that is overrun by ants doesn’t appeal to anyone, but my friend is not there for the perks. She and many other believers have had their hearts captured by Christ and think that abandoning “essential” comforts and conveniences is a small thing to do to honor Him who loves us. They need our support in the way Paul depended on his friends in Philippi—for fellowship (Phil. 1:5), for finances (4:16), and for care (4:18). When we encourage our friends who have left their familiar environments to serve God elsewhere, we show our love for the One who sent them. Dear Lord, give me wisdom to know which of Your workers in the fields of the world need my help. Show me how my family can surround them with encouragement and support. The glory of life is to love, not to be loved; to give, not to get; to serve, not to be served.

Power and Authority by Rod Parsley

Power and Authority If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then...Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:1-3 When Jesus Christ came to earth as a man, He left behind everything He possessed in glory. He came to earth as a man like you and me. He was tempted in every way as we are, and yet was without sin. He had to rely on the Holy Spirit just like we do. When He shed His precious blood on Calvary and went back to heaven, it was only then that God gave Him everything as an inheritance. How did Jesus get His godly power and authority back? The Father gave Jesus a name above every name as part of His inheritance, "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:10-11). Have faith in that name! Jesus said, "Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full" ( John 16:24). All you need is in the name of Christ Jesus. Further Reading Philippians 2:5-11 John 16:23-24 Hebrews 1:1-4 God Bless,

Preach Good News by Rod Parsley

Preach Good News He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor... Luke 4:18 "Jesus went through all the towns... teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom" (Matthew 9:35). Imagine Jesus walking from village to village and proclaiming the good news of His kingdom to anyone who would receive it. "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things" (Colossians 3:2). Jesus came to bridge the gap between man and God. Today, we have the advantage of looking back to the cross. On Calvary, Jesus saved us from an eternity spent in Hell and brought us into the glorious kingdom of God... and that's good news. The message of the cross never changes. Because of sin, there was an enormous breach between God and His creation. But God built a bridge through the cross. Now, instead of being separated from God by the chasm, we can have a personal relationship with Him. Galatians 3:13 says, "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law." When you share the good news, you are sharing truth already accomplished. God's love will never change. All you have to look for is God's anointed time for people to hear. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8). It's the most wonderful gift anyone could hope for-share it! Further Reading Romans 8 Acts 8 Acts 26 God Bless,

Incense by Rod Parsley

Incense May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. Psalms 141:2 God loves to hear our prayers. It says in the Word that the prayers of the saints are like bowls full of incense (Revelation 5:8), a pleasing aroma to the Lord. Maybe you've been led to believe that your prayers about everyday things are too small for God and you don't want to "bother" Him. Many people justify not bringing their prayers to the Lord because they don't want to bring Him "little things." Hear me on this: He wants us to pray constantly (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and to pray about everything in our lives (Philippians 4:6). He cares about every detail! He wants us to bring everything before Him so that He can heal us, teach us, and demonstrate His love for us. Our prayers glorify Him. God treasures our prayers; each one is important to Him. He hears them all, and He will answer. Don't be caught up in a lie, believing that your concern isn't worth His time. Your prayers are precious to Him. The next time you pray, imagine your prayer as a sweet fragrance drifting up to heaven. When you come to God, you please Him, and He wants to bless you in return. Further Reading 2 Samuel 24:24-25 Ezra 6:9-11 Revelation 8:3-4 God Bless,

Turn Disappointment to Thanksgiving by Norman Vincent Peale

Turn Disappointment to Thanksgiving Your setback may actually be a wonderful new appointment or plan for your life, namely, God's plan. By Norman Vincent Peale Disappointment is a prevailing and common adversary of the human spirit and may strike you almost anytime. Therefore one should learn to deal with it. Four verses can be of great help in so doing. “Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward” (Hebrews 10:35). When disappointment strikes, simply hold tight to your confidence. Do not petulantly toss it away. Instead, affirm. I am confident. I believe. It will require some mental and spiritual effort to maintain confidence. Your tendency may be, in desperation, to toss it. So focus your mind by an act of will on confidence. The promise of the text is that such practice will bring great reward. “Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all his benefit” (Psalm 103:2). The practice of thanksgiving is a great viewpoint changer. Add up all the benefits you possess. This wise verse tells you to start thanking the Lord for all the benefits He has given you, instead of mentally, and perhaps vocally, harping on what you glumly believe has been denied you... Be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never fail you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). The word contentment derives from two Latin words, con and tenere, meaning to hold together. When you have faith in God, your mind will hold together so efficiently that you can always recover from a disappointment. Thus you can be content and, out of contentment, great things can happen. “We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). When disappointed, try loving God all the more. Carefully analyze yourself to make certain you are thinking and living in harmony with His spiritual purpose. It could be that you are off the spiritual beam. Instead of dwelling upon the word disappointment, think of it as “Hisappointment.” What you regard as a disappointment may actually be a wonderful new appointment or plan for your life, namely, His plan. Always take a positive view toward disappointment. It could be that through disappointment you are being shown another way or being led toward something different. If you have tried sincerely and prayerfully, and things have not gone well, then look upon disappointment as an opportunity to ask whether you should move under God’s guidance in another direction. This article is excerpted from Navigate: How the Bible Can Help You in Every Aspect of Your Life..

Anxious About Nothing by Rod Parsley

Anxious About Nothing Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 The Bible often commands us to avoid anxiety and fear. God tells us that He will supply for our every need. Even though we may not see the fruits of our faith immediately, we should always thank God, knowing He will bring them when the time is right. Philippians is very clear on this point-prayer and petition must be accompanied by thanksgiving. In Philippians 4:19 God's Word promises that He will supply "all your needs in accordance with His riches." Picture for a moment what the riches of God must look like! There is no need to fear that these boundless blessings will ever run out. God has promised you the abundance of His riches! Be of the same mindset as David in Psalms 118:6, "The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Don't look down at the ground in discouragement-look up to heaven and praise Him for the great gifts He has promised you! Then get up and go, believing and expecting that God will supply for all your needs. Today is the day to stand on those everlasting promises! Further Reading Matthew 6:31-34 1 Samuel 1:19-20 Luke 13:10-13 God Bless,

The Power of Thanksgiving by Rod Parsley

The Power of Thanksgiving This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 2 Corinthians 9:12 If you want to live a life of abundance, start by thanking God. Colossians 4:2 says, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Before you can begin to receive more blessings you must look around and see the blessings God has already brought to you! God knows all that we need even before we pray for it, and He is waiting to pour gifts and blessings down upon you. Your thoughts and prayers do not have to be constantly on your mind for God to fulfill them-God is big enough for all of the trials and problems you face today. Look around you and give thanks for all that you have today. Give thanks in faith, for God not only provides the basic needs of those who thank and praise Him, but pours abundance upon their heads as well. Make every day a day of thanksgiving and praise! Praising God publicly is one way we can take the light from beneath the bushel and shine for the unsaved around us. Do it as an expression of love for your heavenly Father who provides for you. Further Reading Luke 8:16-18 Philippians 3:10-13 Colossians 1:12 God Bless,

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Book 2015

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A Devotion to Help You Follow God's Guidance

A Devotion to Help You Follow God's Guidance Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:13–14 (NIV) A few years ago my husband and I hiked a remote area of the Ottawa National Forest. We’ve done a lot of hiking, including sections of the Superior Hiking Trail, so we felt fairly confident. But the old-growth forests provided a new experience. Instead of clear paths cutting through thick underbrush, we found stretches of huge trees in all directions, with smooth forest floor coated with a bed of fallen leaves. No dirt path visible. Nothing to indicate which way to go, except for small trail markers nailed to trees. At first, we could scan into the distance and spot the next marker and know which way to head. But sometimes trail markers were missing. We found several broken off, or resting in the dirt near the base of a tree. When the trail seemed to disappear, I forged ahead. Eventually I pulled to a stop. “I have no idea where I’m going.” My husband muttered, “That never stops you.” We backtracked to the last marker and tried a new direction until we found the elusive next symbol. Our hike that day reminded me of the adventure of following Christ. He might give me a glimpse of the final destination, but most of my life journey, I’m aiming just for the next small trail marker up ahead. My steps lead through rocky terrain, beautiful vistas and swampy bogs. Often God’s guidance is as clear as the white diamond markers on tree trunks, giving me courage for tough climbs and wet slogs. Other times, I struggle to see the path. I flounder in a likely direction for a while and then need to backtrack a bit, stand still and listen until Jesus gets me back on track. His narrow path is the only one that will lead me safely through the wild forests of my life and home to my eternal destiny. Faith Step: Ask Jesus to show you clear trail markers for the next step in your journey on His path. By Sharon Hinck This devotion is excerpted from Mornings with Jesus 2013.

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

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Revelation's Greatest End-Time Signs

Bible Study-A World in Turmoil Note:This Revelation's prophecies were at the beginning of 2013 hosted by the Hattiesburg Seven Day Adventist Church at 201 Churchill St Hattiesburg MS 39402

Revelation's predictions for the new millennium (not written by me)

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Prayer Conference Call

Conference Prayer Dial In Number(712) 432-1500 Participant Access Code: 808909# 8am CST/9AM EST everyday New Time starting 12/6/13 12pm CST/1pm EST everyday New Time starting 12/18/13 except Saturday and Sunday Additional Prayer time starts 7pm CST/8pm EST 11/21/13 except on Wednesday http://www.freeconferencecall.com/itunes/itunes.asp?id=7124321500:808909 http://www.freeconferencecall.com/itunes/podcast.asp?id=7124321500:808909 Looking for guests for prayer line and/or prayer partners. Please e-mail innovativepetfood@yahoo.com if you are interested.

Intercessory Prayer Lines

Below is a list of Intercessory Conference Prayer Lines. These lines are a venue for intercessors, those who have a passion to pray for others, to get together and pray in one accord to God. While they will be happy to pray for your personal prayer requests this is not the purpose of these lines. If you are looking for someone to pray for you, you can call one of the 24 hour prayer lines or post a prayer on our prayer wall where someone will be happy to pray for your need. If you are interested in signing up for your own Free Prayer Line, please click here. If you are an intercessor or would like to participate with an intercessory prayer group, the following groups are opened to you. We ask that you read carefully the focus of the group and respect the head intercessors direction. 1. World Gospel Prayer Lines – (712) 432 1600 code 1026383#. The head intercessor is Pastor Emmanuel Eliason and they pray weekday mornings 7:00AM EST/5:00AM MST. To contact Pastor Eliason visit http://www.worldgospel.org/ 2. WOW (Words Of Wisdom)- (712) 432 1600 code 1026383#. The head intercessor is Pastor Dellice Eliason and they pray every Monday evening at 10:00PM EST/8:00PM MST, except for the third Monday of each month. This prayer group is for women only and they focus on women’s issues. To contact Pastor Dellice, please visit http://www.worldgospel.org/ 3. Prayer For Jerusalem – This prayer line prays specifically for Israel. This is a messianic group and they pray every morning at 6:00AM EST/5:00AM CST. You can call (712) 432 0233 code 3775. This line is run by http://www.greatercalling.org/ 4. St. James Ministries COGIC – (712) 451 6100 code 402039# The head intercessor is Elder James Williams and they pray every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 7:00AM EST/6:00AM CST. To contact Elder Williams email elderjameswilliams@yahoo.com 5. General Intercessory Prayer line – Monday through Friday 6:00AM EST/5:00AM CST. Conference Line Number: (616) 347-8000 code: 758071# 6. General Intercessory Prayer Line – Monday through Friday from 7:00AM EST/6:00AM CST. Telephone Conference Phone: (269) 320-8200 code: 637642# 7. Midnight Prayer Line every Monday through Friday. Intercessory Prayer Phone: (269) 320-8200 Code: 637642#. 1:00AM EST/12:00 Midnight CST 8. Watchmen of the Night every night at 10:00PM EST – 12 Midnight EST /9:00PM CST – 11:00PM CST, Praise, Repent & Yield, Intercessory Prayer Line # (712) 432-0232 Code: 955964# This prayer line is hosted by the National Prayer Committee. The head intercessor is Sarah Lowe. The Strategy for these calls is to PRAY the lid off the mess…. To prepare the way for those who pray all night long in the Night Watch. PRAISE - To give ourselves in total worship with a focus on raising up Praise to our Heavenly Father. REPENT – To humble ourselves under the Mighty Hand of God in confession of sins so that His Heart might be revealed in us. YIELD – to surrender ourselves as vessels that He can use for His Kingdom Sake; to be instruments of His Love 9. General Intercessory Prayer Line every day at 8:00AM EST/5:00AM PST. Conference Line Number (712) 432 1690 access code 399430#. Head intercessor is Pastor Wiley Drake. You may contact Pastor Drake at wileywiley@att.net 10. Miracle Hour Prayer Line every Saturday & Sunday. 5:00AM EST / 6:00AM CST Telephone Conference Number: (785) 686-3456 access code: 1311#. Contact Brother Grant at jovickie@gmail.com. 11. Healing Waters Prayer Ministry every Sunday at 6:00PM EST/7:00PM CST (712) 432-3900 access code 438725#. Contact Shirley Batiste at prayerisforever@yahoo.com 12. Every Monday through Thursday from 8:00PM EST/7:00PM CST – 10:00PM EST/9:00PM CST, 1 (605) 715-4920 Access code is 511378#. Contact Pastor McGee at (678) 471-3888 13. EVIDENCE OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL – (712) 451 6100 access code 402039# The head intercessor is Pastor Yinka Osaghae and they pray every Wednesday night at 9:00PM EST/8:00PM CST. To contact Pastor Osaghae email osabendel@yahoo.com 14. Deliverance and Breakthrough – (559) 726-1000 access code 696169#. The head intercessor is Brienna Johnson and they meet every Monday night 9:00pm- and 10:00 pm EST. The focus will be deliverance and breakthroughs in our lives, while learning how walk in the spirit, confessing our sins, binding and rebuking satan tactics, and speaking positive confessions over our lives daily. E-mail address Godisgentle@yahoo.com for more information. If you would like to list your prayer line for others to join your group, please fill out the Become a Missionary Of Prayer Form and give the details of your prayer line in the comments section. God Bless You Intercessors. We pray that God will increase your ministry and continue to give you the zeal to pray without ceasing. 2 Corinthians 9:12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

When you've had a setback by Elizabeth Sherrill

When You've Had a Setback This excerpt from Time Out for the Spirit reminds us to turn to God and thrive through life's challenges. Read: "Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not." –Lamentations 3:22 Reflect: The slopes of the Rocky Mountains offer fragile footholds to trees. Storms, drought and bitter cold warp their growth. But the trees live on. I stood before one twisted ponderosa pine, marveling at the disasters it had survived. Ice had broken its limbs, fierce winds bent its trunk almost level. Yet the tree was not only alive, it thrived—thrusting the new year’s growth toward the sun. Studying that gnarled outline, I saw in fact that this was the secret of the tree’s survival. After each assault, its branches once more sought the sun, reaching skyward from wherever the latest setback had left them, sustaining the overall pattern of upward growth. Scientists call this persistence in plants heliotropism, “turning toward the sun.” There’s a word for the same quality in human life, the ever-repeated turning to God, no matter what traumas come our way. The word, of course, is hope. Pray: Father, I’m feeling a lot like that ponderosa pine—beat to the ground by yet another setback. I turn now to You, the Light, for new growth and renewed hope as You shape my heart, not in spite of these setbacks, but through them. Do: Imagine or draw a picture of a damaged tree, thriving in spite of the traumas it has survived. By Elizabeth Sherrill This article is excerpted from Time Out for the Spirit.

Baptism-13 souls 11/2/13 by Pastor Dr. Sam Amfo Jr.

The Midnight Cry Revival Lesson 12 Revelation's Mysterious 1000 years Unsealed by Pastor Dr. Sam Amfo, Jr.

Some of these topics either contradict the other sermons or/and is not biblical. So don't take these as my views also.

The Midnight Cry Revival Lesson 11 Revelation's Battle of Armageddon and the Seven Last Plagues by Pastor Dr. Sam Amfo, Jr.