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 Loving the Mud with the MudPreacherA Lump of Mud proclaiming the Word of God, so that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.Last Build Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:40:36 +0000
David Soars in a Ziklag MomentmudpreacherDavid soars in a Ziklag MomentWas David an Angel of God or a Fallen AngelSweet JesusLukewarm Christians straddle the fenceDanger when Christians CompromiseJesus Lord of All or Lord not at allPower of Transformed LivesHolding Hands with Elderly PatientWe do Real we do hugs we do love we do family we do second chancesBuilding bridges or erecting barriersDavid did not spit the dummyDavid strengthened himself in the Lord his GodDavid learned to Soar in a Ziklag MomentDisciples Soar in Ziklag MomentsDiscipleship depends on our response to Ziklag momentsExodus 14_13-14 Do not be afraid Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:49:25 +0000 Jesus is Lord of all or He is Lord of None. Jesus does not crouch in the corner of your life hoping you throw him a bone now and then. He is Lord, and He tolerates no others in our life. David is living a settled, compromised life, and God is about to move him off that fence. You know the fence. It is the same fence many “Joe Christians” straddle. One eye on the entire world has to offer, the other eye on God and all he has to offer. However, what does God say about Joe Christian, the fence straddler? God says "I will vomit you out!"(image)
The Ultimate Test for a Disciple – Don’t Spit the DummymudpreacherUltimate Test for a DisciplePressures are designed to reveal the Gold of JesusPressures reveal our HopeGod Enlarges us through PressurePressures cause us to spit the dummyDavid contrasted with King SaulKing Saul Lost itGod plays favoritesWitch of Endor Samuel appears to SaulWitch of Endor Samuel appearsKing Saul commits suicideJesus goes out into the nightJesus responded to the pressure of sin with the CrossWay of Life is through the straight pressuresDeveloping as Disciple of Christ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:14:44 +0000 Enlargement through Pressure happens when we do not allow difficulties to shut us out from God. Enlargement through pressure happens when we allow them to shut us INTO God. Either pressure will cause you to reach God’s goal, or Pressure can put an end to your discipleship journey. When the way is too straight, the pressure too great, some escape, give up, commit suicide, while others find fullness and growth. When trials are too tough, some murmur, seeing only their limitations. Others praise God for the trials, and in so doing discover the pathways to enlargement, liberation and abundance of life. On your discipleship journey, is your spiritual vitality being enlarged or is it shrinking? How have you responded to pressures?(image)
Terrell Suggs Invited God into the Ravens vs. Patriots Game.mudpreacherfootball_is_a_religionCundiff-walks-away-after-field-goal-missesIndianapolis Colts v Baltimore Ravensben franklin prayerGod is not an Emergency Responderjesus_football Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:16:05 +0000 Football is a religion to many in America. They have their Sunday ritual of worship just as churches do. As the Giants and Patriots prepare for Superbowl XLVI, the Tebow phenomenon has quickly faded from memory. I do not believe God is sitting on the sidelines cheering one team against the other. I know He [...](image)
Discipleship and the Deadly DSCR VirusmudpreacherJob covered with MRSADiscipleship KillerDeadly DSCR VirusDavid SettlesWidow never lost heartWOEME DISEASE INFECTS HEARTDAVID SKEWSDAVID STEWSDAVID STINKSDISCIPLES SEEKrighteous man Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:40:12 +0000 Yes, the DSCR virus is cause of that ancient malady, discouragement. It is the Devil’s favorite way of destroying Disciples, of rendering them powerless, and yes, even causing their death. We all know from hard experience how the devil uses the DSCR Virus to keep us from moving ahead. When anger won’t stop us, when lust can do us no harm, when envy finds no foothold, discouragement always works. It is the devil’s number one tool. Faith Never Settles. Faith Never accepts an Adversary. Faith is Always Praying. When Faith fades, we lose heart, we become discouraged. We have settled.(image)
Becoming a Disciple Building Church with First Century PowermudpreacherPraying LifeGo into the World and Make DisciplesChurch-gives-people-power-to-break-bad-habitsAbandon to GodChanging the Church through the Power of the Cross Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:23:33 +0000 The First Century Church Experienced the Power of Grace and Touched the World with the Power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They did so because they were not ashamed of the Cross of Jesus Christ. They were not ashamed of following a God who had been cursed on the unspeakable Cross of Crucifixion. They were not ashamed because they were LIVING PROOF of the Power of the Cross over the corruption of the flesh. Jesus Christ was not only Savior of their Souls, He was the Savior of their LIVING! Church is Powerful to the Community when it is a Powerful Community of Love that empowers people to Break Bad Habits (Spirit conquers Flesh).(image)
Setting God Before UsmudpreacherSetting God Before Us David and Psalm 1Psalm 54 They Do Not Set God before themselvesContrasts between Godly and Ungodlymoses sets Gods Commands before the peopleSetting God Before us EbenezerBlessded Righteous ManUngodly ManUngodly Counselor WalkerThe Counsel of God1cor 1 17-31 The Wisdom of GodSinful Way Sinner - AbishaiDavid Spares Saul I Samuel 26:6-12Scornful Seatereye-back-seatHow are you developing Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:05:36 +0000 Are you a Godly man or woman? Is God always before you? Do you meditate on His Word day and Night? Is your eye set upon Him and what He can Do? Is your back strong in Him and the power of His Might. Are you enjoying success that comes from giving out fruit – witnessing to others, encouraging others, or are you sitting on your butt complaining to others and scoffing at whats going on. Whether or not you are believe you are a Christian, if God is not set before you, you are ungodly. You are chaff, you will not stand in the day of judgment, you will not be seated in the congregation of the righteous. Your way will perish. Christianity is determined not by a prayer. It is determined by your heart, your eye, your back and yes, your butt. It is determined by your life!(image)
Keeping Your Cool in a World of FoolsmudpreacherDeveloping as a Disciple of ChristDisciple careful how he battlesKeeping your cool in a world of foolscharlie the janitorApple Business Model brings Value to CustomersDavid encounters a Fool - NabalAbigail IntervenesDavid Discipleship DefiniedDavid Discipleship LessonsAbigail Understood the ways of God (1)Discipleship a Succession of Holy MomentsGod loved Jacob because of humilityJacob-leaned on his staff Heb 11_21 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:48:40 +0000 David Discipleship is a “succession of holy moments in which we count on His grace and strength to get us through”. Alan Redpath Most people come to church needing a Holy Moment. We do our best with singing and preaching, but church is not the place for holy moments. Holy moments take place as you encounter fools, and Goliath’s, your friends, your spouse, and your children. Holy Moments happen when in the face of someone or something that causes you to rear up in pride or revenge, all of a sudden, the Holy Spirit whispers in your ear, and you humble yourself to submit to the Will and Word of God. A Holy Moment takes place when your will is set aside so that you may be set apart for the purpose of God!(image)
We Shall be Saved by His Lifemudpreacherseegod Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:18:24 +0000 Jesus Christ is God's answer to every human need. In every dealing with us, God works by taking us out of the way and substituting his son, Jesus, in our place. Jesus died instead of us for our forgiveness. Jesus lives instead of us for our deliverance. We can speak of two substitutions: a Substitute on the Cross who secures our forgiveness and a Substitute within who secures our victory.(image)
When Surrounded by Darkness, in Whom do you Trust?mudpreacherDavid-Discipleship-Banner-wallPedestal lightWhen Darkness SurroundsDiscipleship requires a growing faithDiscipleship Requires Growing WorshipTorture of Eritreanspray-for-eritreaBe Exalted O God Above the Heavens Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:40:04 +0000 We want our discipleship to be comfortable, but Jesus says I don’t even promise you a bed to sleep on. We want our discipleship to fit our schedule, but Jesus says let the dead bury their dead. We want our discipleship to be convenient, but Jesus says if you put your hand to the plow and then look back at those conveniences, you are not fit for the Kingdom of God. We don’t want our discipleship to make us so different that we’ll be embarrassed, or laughed at, , or be embarrassing, but Jesus said “whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory”. We want our discipleship to not be too costly, but Jesus says if you are going to follow Him, you must give up everything by dying to self and taking up His cross for you!(image)
Unwrapping our Gifts from JesusmudpreacherDad Christmas 1974Jim Tompkins holding new son BenjaminJesus LightMagi with gifts of Gold Frankincense and myrrhgold nuggetbeating gold to make gold leafBoswellia Frankincense Tree1Frankincense tearsChrist intercedingmyrrhTreasure of Gold Frankincense and Myrrh Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:52:59 +0000 I only remember a few of the gifts my parents gave me. But I will always remember the gift my Dad gave me that Christmas, the Light of Christ from his life to mine, to guide me as I fathered my children. He had passed that light to me, and now I am passing it on to my children and grandchildren.(image)
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