Spencer Breedlove

You & Prayer

When it comes to prayer, we must admit we are weak! Outside of thanking God for a meal, many times we really don't know what to pray for or even how we should pray. Prayer is not something you can do…

Romans 8:26 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:18 (NIV84), James 4:3 (NIV84)

how God uses prayer

Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. (John 14:13-15…

John 14:13 (NASB), John 14:14 (NASB), John 14:15 (NASB)

Wounded Pt 3

Sit! Remember what God has done! His supply is greater than our need. Stand! Stand on the Word of God! The more you stand on the Word of God the quicker your wounds will heal! "It Is Written!" Walk!…

Mark 8:21 (NASB)

Wounded pt 2 - REJECTION

Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?”…

Mark 6:1 (NIV84), Mark 6:2 (NIV84), Mark 6:3 (NIV84), Mark 6:4 (NIV84), Mark 6:5 (NIV84), Mark 6:6 (NIV84)

Wounded

All of us experience being wounded...but it does not mean you are hopeless. In order to overcome our woundedness, you must recognize you wounds. God can handle your anger... He's God! **"Grace rarely…

Mark 5:21 (NIV84), Mark 5:22 (NIV84), Mark 5:23 (NIV84), Mark 5:24 (NIV84), Mark 5:25 (NIV84), Mark 5:26 (NIV84), Mark 5:27 (NIV84), Mark 5:28 (NIV84)

This is My Story: pt 3

The following verse summarizes the purpose of Jesus' ministry: "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15 NIV) When Jesus calls us…

Mark 1:14 (NIV), Mark 1:15 (NIV), Mark 1:16 (NIV), Mark 1:17 (NIV), Mark 1:18 (NIV), Mark 1:19 (NIV), Mark 1:20 (NIV)

got Life?

Life! Joys...sorrows. Birth...death. Parenting. Marriage. Work. More work. Work work work! Solomon was right...everything is meaningless. But...life is only meaningless outside a life of faith in Christ!…

Proverbs 8:35 (NIV)

Greater Grace

God's grace is greater than our sin! It is not possible to "out sin" God's marvelous grace (Romans 5:20). This does not give us a license to sin so that grace may increase in our lives. That would make…

Romans 5:20 (NIV), Galatians 2:1 (NIV)

Cast

What does it mean to "cast"? It means to "throw off" or "get rid of". The message behind the message, "cast your cares", is STOP WORRYING! You can't add a single hour to your life. You have no control.…

Psalm 55:22 (NIV)

forgiveness is unlimited

Forgiveness can be a difficult process in a person's life...especially when anger has turned to hatred and even bitterness. Forgiveness is a spiritual action that releases the offender from their sin…

Luke 17:4 (NIV)

5G - Groups

Iron sharpens iron. The people around us have a direct influence in our lives. Acts 2:42-47 God created us for groups! We need other believers in our lives to sharpen us spiritually. What does in…

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)

Spiritual Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is where the electrical impulses to the heart are out of sync causing an irregularly irregular heart beat. There is absolutely no rhythm to your heart. It feels as if your heart…

Man vs God

One of mine and Jared's (my middle child) favorite shows is "Man vs Wild" with Bear Grylls. It's one of those shows that resonates with the warrior inside us that wants to conquer. Bear's plan is to always…

Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)

The Most Powerful Thing On Earth

What do you think is the most powerful thing on earth? Money? Relationships? The World's Strongest Man? The media? The government? The church? Dying for someone? NOPE! The most powerful thing on earth…

Luke 7:47 (NIV)

Small Groups

Over the next few weeks, River Hills Church will be talking about Small Groups A LOT! I along with some of our elders and staff have been working on a strategic plan to implement a more effective small…

Acts 2:42 (NIV)

Flooded

My mind is flooded with thoughts regarding life, leadership and the local church. 1. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest! (Jn 10:10) 2. I love my family heritage. I come from a line of great wisdom…

Your Life is a Garden

For the first time in our marriage, Lisa and I planted a garden. We planted tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, okra, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, and banana peppers. It has really been a neat experience…

Luke 3:8 (NIV)

Follow up to "Homeless Guy"

Thank you all for your comments to the "Homeless Guy" post. My understanding is that the post actually made it into a Gainesville, GA church's newsletter. I hope it will be an encouragement to all who…

Proverbs 30:15 (NIV)

Homeless Guy

[the following happened yesterday - 7/12/11] A 52 yr old homeless guy walked into my office today about 3 p.m. He reeked of sweat and smoke and needed help. He began, as most people needing assistance…

Revelation 2:4 (NIV)

Doubt vs Trust

In Luke 1 we witness two supernatural conversations. The angel Gabriel speaks to the priest, Zechariah, regarding the birth of John (the Baptist). Then, 6-months later, Gabriel speaks to Mary regarding…

Luke 1:37 (NIV)

5G's - Generosity - Chip Wheeler

What is your life goal? We have different goal areas: Financial Spiritual Physical Family G#2 = Generosity Generosity flows from the foot of the cross! "They sold property and possessions to give to…

Genesis 22:1 (NIV), Acts 2:42 (NIV), Acts 2:43 (NIV), Acts 2:44 (NIV), Acts 2:45 (NIV), Acts 2:46 (NIV), Acts 2:47 (NIV)

Rebuking Mockers

Proverbs 9:8 NIV says, "Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you." Let's face it...there are some people who just don't get it! You know...guys like Roger Clemens…

Proverbs 9:8 (NIV)

How to Make it Through Each Day

Each of us will go through times of relational trials, emotional frustrations, spiritual droughts, and deep-hearted concerns as we wait for the return of Jesus! Financial pressures, relational wrecks,…

Romans 12:12 (NIV)

The 5G's - pt 1: God

Preface to my notes: this message was preached by Will Clark, student minister at River Hills Church. Great message!!! Acts 2:42-47 G1 = God Knowing God To know the God of this Word, you have to know…

Deuteronomy 6:4 (NIV), Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV), Deuteronomy 6:6 (NIV), Deuteronomy 6:7 (NIV), Deuteronomy 6:8 (NIV), Psalm 19:7 (NIV), Psalm 19:8 (NIV), Psalm 119:10 (NIV), Psalm 119:111 (NIV), Isaiah 55:10 (NIV), Acts 2:42 (NIV), 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV), Hebrews 4:12 (NIV), Hebrews 5:11 (NIV), Hebrews 5:12 (NIV), Hebrews 5:13 (NIV), Hebrews 5:14 (NIV)

More Than Conquerors

This has been a tough week: Lisa has been out of town at the Mayo clinic in Jacksonville, FL, with her father who is in his fourth year of battling renal cell carcinoma. The kids have been scattered…

Romans 8:18 (NIV), Romans 8:23 (NIV), Romans 8:24 (NIV), Romans 8:28 (NIV), Romans 8:37 (NIV)