Weekly Word: Jan 29th

~ The Power of Purpose

And we know that all things work together for good to them… who are called according to His purpose
Romans 8:28

Before you ask for blessing, ask for purpose. Before you ask for relationships, ask for direction. When it comes to people, the right one’s add to you and the wrong one’s subtract from you. If God didn’t send them, you don’t want them.

Success is not at the top of ladder or pastoring the biggest church in town. Success is not being married to a “10” or driving the best car money can buy, NO! Success is being in the middle, smack in the center of God’s will for your life.

When you are there, you know all things, all things are working together for your good. That’s a great way to live!

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: Jan. 22nd

We have been talking about vision and faith, letting God speak to us through His word so that we are able to see the invisible. Enabling us through Him to do the impossible. However, we also need the Lord’s anointing or supernatural assistance to discern what God is saying to us.

First, as pentecostals we must never forget that the Holy Spirit is a person, not an it. Second, as people of the word we must never lose sight of the bible as truth, absolute truth. God’s word is not just a piece of literature. Third, as holy people we must demonstrate in word and deed that character matters, regardless of our title. Finally, we are a people on a God given mission, we can not become side tracked from our mission.

Only Jesus can heal our fractured world! We are called to proclaim Him as our healer, as well as our Saviour, baptizer and soon coming King.

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: Jan. 15th

Romans 8:31 “What shall I say then, if God be for us who can be against us?”

There is nothing God loves more than keeping promises, answering prayers, performing miracles, and fulflilling dreams. That is who He is, that is what He does. It is absolutely imperative that followers of Jesus come to terms with this simple yet life changing truth; God is for us! If we do not beleive this, we will pray small and timid prayers. Prayers are prophecies, they are the best predictions of our spiritual future.

If we live with confidence that God is for us, we will pray big audacious prayers. Remember God is for you, not against you! 1 John 5:14-15 says,  This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: Jan. 8th

Taking Stock

~ Psalms 90:12
Many businesses are taking inventory this time of year. We are getting year end reports from the stock markets & auto company’s. The fiscal year for many businesses closed on Dec. 31st and began a new on January 1st.

I think it would be good today to take an inventory of who are lives have been for the past year. Along with the inventory, make plans for the new year. We need to take stock of:
* where we have been
* where we are going
* where would we like to be spiritually this time next year

What have I learned from the mistakes of the past, what am I doing to avoid them in the future. Where do I hope to be next year, and how am I going to get there? Begin to ask yourself these questions at the start of this new year. Set your goals and then answer the how, by coming up with a plan of steps to get there. Nothing comes by simply just wanting it, we have to be proactive and start taking action to see results. Be encouraged things can change, and we can start over when we fall short ~ His mercies are new every single morning to start again!

Weekly Word: Merry Christmas

Bury the Past

As we remember the birth of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, we also reflect on the reason he came. For our sin, sickness, diseases, to be set free and to be saved. As Christmas passes into the new year let’s make the Lord’s coming effective in our lives.

Romans 7:24 says “Who will rescue me from this body of Death?”

As Christmas passes into the new year let’s make the Lord’s coming effective in our lives. We close out this year 2017, by bury the past and looking forward to the new year!

Often mistakes we make weigh us down and capture our attention, making it almost impossible to move forward. The fact is we must bury the past. So, as you start the new year, is it not time to stop carrying the past around your back and in your mind? Refuse to let old memories negotiate a deal with you! Instead, bury them, and do it today!

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: Dec. 18th

Joy and Worship

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him.” (Matthew 2:10-11)

The Magi set out on a life changing journey to follow the brightest star they’d ever seen. Did they fully understand the meaning? Scholars are not sure, but the Magi did know they couldn’t ignore it. Have you ever felt drawn by something that you couldn’t completely explain but couldn’t ignore? It can be exciting, scary, exhausting, exhilarating, and so many other things along the way. However, what happens at the end of a life-changing journey, when the mission you set out on is finally accomplished?

In the story of the Magi, they saw the star that came to rest over  the place where Jesus was, and they were overjoyed. They bowed and worshipped Him! The end to following Jesus is always Jesus. The final result of a life-changing journey is worship. Yes you will be transformed along the way, but the ultimate transformation comes through and in Jesus. This advent season, as you journey toward Bethlehem, let joy and worship go hand in hand as you rejoice in the gift of Jesus and respond by worshipping Him!

Weekly Word: Dec. 11th

~ Peace

From Luke 2:13-14 “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of Heavenly host praising God and saying Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

In a world that seems to be filled with more violence and chaos than peace, allow God to be your peace! Therefore, whatever circumstances you are facing, find rest this week in the peace of Christ.

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

“In what area’s of your life do you feel the deepest need for God’s Peace? Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you.” 2 Thess. 3:16

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: Dec. 4th

The Star Leads to Love

The second Sunday of Advent signifies love and reminds us that Jesus was sent to us because of God’s great love for us! Over the next few weeks of December, follow the star with us as it leads us on a journey to love. Let the reality that God’s love came crashing into our world permeate your life this week.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him shall have everlasting life.” When do you feel most loved by others & by God?  And listen to what Ephesians 3:17-19 says “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: Nov. 27th

~ Advent

More than two thousand years ago, a star burst through the darkness and signaled the long awaited but still unexpected birth of a savior. Today another star shines, piercing the darkness of our lives with hope, love, joy, and peace. His name is Jesus and His light shines drawing us into a journey to follow Him.

Advent is a season that is officially observed in many churches. The four weeks before Christmas are set aside as a time of expecting, waiting, and preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. The term advent means “coming.” However, advent is not an extension of Christmas! It’s a season that links the past, present, and future. Advent offers the longing for the coming of the messiah, to celebrate His birth, and to be alert for His second coming!

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: Nov. 20th

Jesus Understands ~

Hebrews 4:15 Jesus has been tempted in all things as we are.

Sometimes we face situations that nobody else could possibly understand. We think to ourselves, I’m all alone & no one cares how I feel. However, Jesus does! When we pour out our hearts to Him, and present our feelings. He carefully listens & He knows what it is like to be abondoned, betrayed, and even face death. Yes he cares for you and has been tempted like you and promises to be with you through any situation in life. Bottom line; Jesus understands what your struggling with! He gets you to the finish line.

~ Pastor Turner