WHAT’S NEXT?

This has been an interesting month, hasn’t it? We have presented messages designed to provoke thinking on your part. Just look at the titles of the previous weeks – “But what is ahead in 2011?” Then we presented a Christmas message part one and two that does not fit the usual cookie cutter version of Christmas. Finally last week, “Follow the directions.” This was a more basic message designed to get all of us together back to reading the Word of God (the Bible) and doing whatever God reveals for us to do.

Welcome everyone to your 24/7, week long, online church service. No one is excluded in this place. In the upcoming weeks and months we are going to explore many subjects that are presented to us in the Bible. Some of these subjects will be controversial to some of you. That is not our intention, however remember back nineteen months ago when we first introduced your online church to you. At that time we told you we would give forth the revealed word of truth that God has revealed to us. You know, my friends, God through his Word reveals things to all of us (this means you and me) through the Bible and by the Holy Spirit. Oftentimes, the truth that is revealed to us differs from the accepted teaching and preaching of today. It is not a question of sharing that truth with you, but rather when to share it with you, just as when you should share what God reveals to you with others.

We will be teaching, preaching and having discussions on subjects like the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, is there really an unknown tongue understood only by God? Well, as a preview, turn to I Corinthians 14:2. Let’s read this together.

“For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.”

Now, I understand there are many points of view on this subject. Some believe tongue talking is not for today. Others believe it is precious and a gift of God. There are even denominations that believe it is of the Devil. What do you think? And, what should you do with the above scripture? If you do not believe speaking in tongues is a valid doctrine of the Bible, should you ignore or rip this scripture out of your Bible? We will give forth detailed and exciting messages on these subjects soon so stay tuned.

Another controversial subject we will preach and teach on is evil or demonic spirits. Are they on the earth today? Can Christians be oppressed or have demons living in them? Should demons be cast out of nonbelievers? Or, is this a tool that God has given us to help Christians? Jesus points the way in John 14:12 and this is what he says to us:

“Verily, verily, I say unto you. He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also: And greater works than these shall he do: Because I go unto my Father.”

So, the questions begs, what did Jesus do while on the earth? We know he healed the sick. He taught and preached to the multitudes and yes, he cast out devils. Let’s look at Luke 9:38-41.

“And behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: For he is mine only child. And lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddently crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him. And I besought thy disciples to cast him out and they could not. And Jesus answering said, Oh faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? And suffer you? Bring thy son hither.”

It sounds like he was not pleased with his disciples lack of faith and action, was he? Verse 42 says:

“And as he was yet a coming (the child), the Devil threw him down and tear him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child and delivered him again to his father.”

The first sentence in Verse 43 says:

“And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God.”

My friends, how long has it been since you have been amazed at the power of God in your church? Maybe it is time for churches to once again teach and preach about the gifts of healing and the casting out of devils. This online church will be glad to lead the way. Healing and evil demonic spirits are subjects we will be touching on in a very thorough way during this year. God wants his people to know and use his power to overcome evil in this present lifetime. Get ready folks, you will not be disappointed.

We will also be preaching and teaching on faith. Hebrews 11:1 will explain what faith is. Take your time and meditate on this verse.

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

In other words my friends, faith is not based upon your five senses. But rather, on every word that is in the Word of God (the Bible). Why is this important to know? Hebrews 11:6 tells us.

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: For he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

You know, to listen to some preachers you would believe teaching on faith today is wrong. But the truth is, they are wrong. We will be doing a complete series on faith in upcoming meetings. Can you see why I am so excited, my friends? Together we will learn and grow in the knowledge of God because everything we preach and teach will be based on the Word of God and I will repeat myself, all that we preach and teach will be based only on the Word of God, which is the Bible. I hope you are as pumped up and excited as I am.

Finally, all these subjects would be nothing if Jesus had not died on that cross to redeem us to the Lord. Our main function as a church is to draw you to Jesus. We are nothing but we can point you to someone who is everything. He name is Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God. John 3:16 tells what you need to know about him. Jesus is speaking here:

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

That is the eternal message and the ultimate truth. Salvation is and will always be our most important subject. Nonbeliever, come to Jesus!! Believers who have walked away, come back home now! Faithful believers, stay faithful! God loves you, my friends. That is why you are drawn to this online church. We know God loves you and we are not afraid to tell you the truth.

God Bless You,
Bro. Bob

Urgent Prayer Request: Kathleen Warren has requested a prayer request for her brother Blake. He has been diagnosed with a serious liver condition. Please pray for a complete and total healing. Also, pray that Blake receives Jesus as Lord and Savior of his life.