Lavese McCray

The Power of the Resurrection

None of us will get out of here alive... Death is a part of life. Death is described as a FIERCE WILD ANIMAL. It pounces and feasts on us. Death ruled over all of the earth in the times of Adam. All of…

1 Corinthians 15:1 (KJV), 1 Peter 1:3 (KJV)

How Shall We Then Live? Faith of our Fathers.

1) Jesus sits in the place of highest honor and power. Don't fear that anything in your life is too big for him. He's above all. 2) When Jesus comes again it will be physical, sudden and glorious. Righteous…

Matthew 10:42 (NKJV), Matthew 24:30 (NKJV), John 5:24 (NKJV), Acts 24:25 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 5:10 (NKJV), Ephesians 1:20 (NKJV), 1 Timothy 4:1 (NKJV), Hebrews 9:27 (NKJV), 1 Peter 1:17 (NKJV), Revelation 12:1 (NKJV), Revelation 21:4 (NKJV)

Faith of our Fathers, A Study of the Apostles Creed ( not Apollo creed)

What does it mean to be a Christian? You have to believe that Jesus is divine and born of a virgin as the only begotten son of God in the flesh! Not be a good person, charitable and nice. 1) You are what…

Psalm 14:1 (KJV), Isaiah 44:6 (KJV), John 1:3 (KJV), Galatians 4:6 (KJV), 2 Timothy 4:3 (KJV), Jude 1:3 (KJV), Revelation 4:11 (KJV)

Promised Land ...Arise and Fight

Lessons learned from the book of Joshua... From Aiken- All sin has consequences. From Gibeonites- Making big decisions without consulting God will result in Failure. From Joshua- Believe that nothing…

Joshua 1:12 (KJV), Joshua 21:43 (KJV), Joshua 23:10 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:12 (KJV), 2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV)

Prayers that Make the Sun Stand Still

Before we go into the promised land we must take care of the secret stuff... Do we have enough humility to get it all taken care of in order to enter our promised land. The story of Joshua fighting a…

Joshua 10:12 (KJV), Joshua 10:13 (KJV), John 10:10 (KJV)

Growing apart or staying together. Dr. Linda Mintle

1. Losing the passion then Do Novel things together. 2. Moving apart due to criticisms. For every criticism you give there should at least positives . If you are constantly getting and giving criticism…

How to Deal with Storms of Life

When Jesus and the disciples were facing a storm, Jesus says Peace Be Still. All is calm. We need to believe the word at all times. After God gives us the word and we receive it Satan comes immediately…

Psalm 23:4 (KJV), Mark 4:35 (KJV), Luke 6:48 (KJV), John 16:33 (KJV), James 1:3 (KJV), James 1:4 (KJV)

Promised Land part 2

Beware of Sin in the Camp! After Jericho Joshua fell to a tiny city named AI. 36 soldiers died because of the Sin in the Camp...Pride comes before destruction. We sometimes forget God in our victories.…

Joshua 7:1 (KJV), Joshua 7:13 (KJV), Romans 5:17 (KJV), Ephesians 5:12 (KJV)

A Promised Land Waiting for You

Defeating strongholds and receiving all of the promises of God. The walls of Jericho came down outward. 2 walls- outer wall was 20 feet high and 6 feet thick, and inner wall was 30 feet high and 10 feet…

Joshua 6:1 (KJV), 2 Corinthians 10:4 (KJV), Hebrews 11:30 (KJV)

Have this Mind in You

When Jesus came into our lives we were changed forever. The world changed forever. Even world religions acknowledge Jesus. Gandhi says "Jesus occupies my heart". Jesus is the way to salvation but also…

Philippians 2:3 (KJV)

Herod , the Magi, and the Shepherds

3 characters of the nativity story. How we respond to the news of Jesus Christ birth. The star in the east was the reflection of earth when Jupiter( king) and Saturn (divine) had crossed. The Magi went…

Hosea 4:6 (KJV), Matthew 2:1 (KJV)

Turning Disappointment into Delight

The story of Elizabeth and Zechariah . He was a priest and thought he would never have children facing his and his wife's advanced age. An angel of the Lord appeared to him and told him that he will have…

Proverbs 13:12 (KJV), Luke 1:13 (KJV), Luke 1:57 (KJV)

Confidence in God's Grace

Jesus is the Great High Priest. Something in us reaches out and touches God. Our shortcomings , our infirmities , our worries, any thing that you are concerned with bring it bodily and confidently to…

Hebrews 2:17 (NKJV), Hebrews 4:14 (NKJV)

Finding peace when things look bad

Peace is not the absence of conflict. Within conlict know that you are right with God in all that you do. Dont worry bout a ting. 1) Be anxious for nothing , Entertain no anxious cares and throw them…

Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV), Matthew 6:25 (NKJV), Matthew 6:26 (NKJV), Matthew 6:27 (NKJV), Matthew 6:28 (NKJV), Matthew 6:29 (NKJV), Matthew 6:30 (NKJV), Matthew 6:31 (NKJV), Matthew 6:32 (NKJV), Matthew 6:33 (NKJV), Matthew 6:34 (NKJV), Matthew 13:22 (NKJV), Philippians 4:6 (NKJV), Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)

Delighting in Holy Scripture

If you want to serve God you have to gladly obey him. Find his commandments greatly attractive. All of them. Obey him and his commandments then everything you do Shall Prosper. Do it God's way and whatever…

Psalm 1:1 (NKJV), Psalm 1:2 (NKJV), Psalm 1:3 (NKJV), Psalm 107:20 (NKJV), Psalm 112:1 (NKJV), Psalm 112:2 (NKJV), Psalm 112:3 (NKJV), Psalm 112:4 (NKJV), Psalm 112:5 (NKJV), Psalm 112:6 (NKJV), Psalm 112:7 (NKJV), Matthew 5:18 (NKJV), Luke 4:4 (NKJV), 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV), Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV), 3 John 1:2 (NKJV)

We are created to experience the presence of God.

If you don't experience God then you seek fulfillment in other things. the story of Jacob. After you find yourself in His presence realize how awesome it is. Bethel-House of God. The key to cultivating…

Genesis 28:15 (NKJV), Psalm 34:11 (NKJV), Psalm 34:12 (NKJV), Psalm 34:13 (NKJV), Psalm 34:14 (NKJV), Psalm 34:15 (NKJV), Psalm 34:16 (NKJV), Psalm 34:17 (NKJV), Psalm 34:18 (NKJV), Psalm 34:19 (NKJV), Psalm 34:20 (NKJV), Psalm 34:21 (NKJV), Psalm 34:22 (NKJV), Psalm 85:1 (NKJV), Psalm 85:2 (NKJV), Psalm 85:3 (NKJV), Psalm 85:4 (NKJV), Psalm 85:8 (NKJV), Psalm 85:9 (NKJV)

10/16 My times are in his hand.

4 Spiritual Laws. 1) God has a plan for your life. Time in Hebrew means events. (aith?) and the day to day decisions of your life. My lfe and future is in God's hand. God declared that he has plans (…

Psalm 31:14 (NKJV), Psalm 31:15 (NKJV), Psalm 46:1 (NKJV), Psalm 139:16 (NKJV), Psalm 139:17 (NKJV), Jeremiah 1:5 (NKJV), Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV), John 10:10 (NKJV), John 10:28 (NKJV), Ephesians 1:4 (NKJV), 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV)

When God does a new thing.

New Life for all people. Let God move from your head to your heart. God wants you to be aware of all of the new things God has already done. Reference all the old things God's done, he's hot something…

Isaiah 43:18 (NKJV), Isaiah 43:19 (NKJV), Isaiah 43:20 (NKJV), Isaiah 43:21 (NKJV), John 7:37 (NKJV), John 7:38 (NKJV), John 7:39 (NKJV), John 10:10 (NKJV), Romans 6:4 (NKJV), Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV), Revelation 21:5 (NKJV)

Binding and Loosing ! AUG 14 2011

Jesus went to a very Dark place to establish his teaching on being the Christ. (Messiah ). Peter-petras Rock- petra. 1 God builds his church on the rock of confession. the son of god is revealed to you…

Judges 16:1 (NKJV), Judges 16:2 (NKJV), Judges 16:3 (NKJV), Judges 16:4 (NKJV), Judges 16:5 (NKJV), Judges 16:6 (NKJV), Judges 16:7 (NKJV), Judges 16:8 (NKJV), Judges 16:9 (NKJV), Judges 16:10 (NKJV), Judges 16:11 (NKJV), Judges 16:12 (NKJV), Judges 16:13 (NKJV), Judges 16:14 (NKJV), Judges 16:15 (NKJV), Judges 16:16 (NKJV), Judges 16:17 (NKJV), Judges 16:18 (NKJV), Judges 16:19 (NKJV), Judges 16:20 (NKJV), Judges 16:21 (NKJV), Judges 16:22 (NKJV), Judges 16:23 (NKJV), Judges 16:24 (NKJV), Judges 16:25 (NKJV), Judges 16:26 (NKJV), Judges 16:27 (NKJV), Judges 16:28 (NKJV), Judges 16:29 (NKJV), Judges 16:30 (NKJV), Judges 16:31 (NKJV), Matthew 16:13 (NKJV), Matthew 16:14 (NKJV), Matthew 16:15 (NKJV), Matthew 16:16 (NKJV), Matthew 16:17 (NKJV), Matthew 16:18 (NKJV), Matthew 16:19 (NKJV), Matthew 16:20 (NKJV), 1 John 5:5 (NKJV)

strength to pray on when you want to quit.

Jesus. wants to encourage us to pray, Not discourage or condemn. Jesus uses parables. Parables were given to us to amplify , explain ,compare, and contrast to get the point across. 1) Enjoy the privelege…

Exodus 22:1 (NKJV), Exodus 22:2 (NKJV), Exodus 22:3 (NKJV), Exodus 22:4 (NKJV), Exodus 22:5 (NKJV), Exodus 22:6 (NKJV), Exodus 22:7 (NKJV), Exodus 22:8 (NKJV), Exodus 22:9 (NKJV), Exodus 22:10 (NKJV), Exodus 22:11 (NKJV), Exodus 22:12 (NKJV), Exodus 22:13 (NKJV), Exodus 22:14 (NKJV), Exodus 22:15 (NKJV), Exodus 22:16 (NKJV), Exodus 22:17 (NKJV), Exodus 22:18 (NKJV), Exodus 22:19 (NKJV), Exodus 22:20 (NKJV), Exodus 22:21 (NKJV), Exodus 22:22 (NKJV), Exodus 22:23 (NKJV), Exodus 22:24 (NKJV), Exodus 22:25 (NKJV), Exodus 22:26 (NKJV), Exodus 22:27 (NKJV), Exodus 22:28 (NKJV), Exodus 22:29 (NKJV), Exodus 22:30 (NKJV), Exodus 22:31 (NKJV), 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NKJV), Luke 18:1 (NKJV), Luke 18:2 (NKJV), Luke 18:3 (NKJV), Luke 18:4 (NKJV), Luke 18:5 (NKJV), Luke 18:6 (NKJV), Luke 18:7 (NKJV), Luke 18:8 (NKJV)

Sunday 7/17/11

We all need a safe place. The Lord has given us a safe place, or hiding place. Woman caught in adultery. He who is without sin throw the first stone. Neither do i condemn you.1. Safe place is a place…

Psalm 91:1 (NKJV), Psalm 91:2 (NKJV), John 3:17 (NKJV), John 8:2 (NKJV), John 8:3 (NKJV), John 8:4 (NKJV), John 8:5 (NKJV), John 8:6 (NKJV), John 8:7 (NKJV), John 8:8 (NKJV), John 8:9 (NKJV), John 8:10 (NKJV), John 8:11 (NKJV), James 2:13 (NKJV)