Weekly Word: April 9, 2018

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Galatians 4:19 Take that pain and make it a pearl until Christ be formed in you.

Pearls are made in a fascinating way. The oyster literally takes the grain of sand that causes it irritation & pain, and wraps it in layer after layer of the “Mother of Pear.” Instead of trying to escape the pain, it works with it until a pearl is produced. That worthless piece of sand is now a precious stone that has great value.

So what is irritating you lately? What about the problem you’ve asked God to take away, but is still there? God has given you an opportunity to take that thing and cover it with a layer of grace, a layer of patience, a layer of faith, and a layer of compassion. It takes years for a grain of sand to become a pearl! In as much, the work God is doing in you will not be accomplished overnight either.

God wants the world look at us & see the character of Christ, the real pearl of great price!

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: April 2, 2018

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Dealing with Failure

Luke 22:32 when you are converted, strengthen your brothers.

Peter denied his Lord three times and went into the night and wept bitterly. Jesus told him this would happen, but he couldn’t beleive it. That is why it was so shattering. Have you experienced a failure in your life lately? Do you feel like you’re not worthy of His love and forgiveness? Remember Peters’ love was no surprise to Jesus, and nothing about you is a surprise to Him either.

God not only restored him, he made Peter the spokesman on the day of Pentecost. That day, God used him to win 3,000 souls to Christ. Let’s let Jesus use the lessons and the low points of our lives to strengthen  and bless others.

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: March 26, 2018

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The Triumphal Entry

Exodus 22:30 “and I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land.”

The gap is a place between what is and what can be! Your family may not be walking with God, but you can become the bridge between them & Heaven. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shall be saved on the house.

When you see an area where the hedge of protection is broken down & the devil has been given an entry point to come in; then go stand in it. Pray using the name of Jesus, the power of the blood, the authority of His word and drive him out.

Refuse to give your loved ones over to sickness and unbelief. You can “stand in the gap” for anyone, anywhere, anytime.

~ Pastor Turner

 

Weekly Word: March 19, 2018

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Mark 26:50 – and Jesus said unto Him, “Friend.”

God’s purpose in our lives is tied to relationships and not always enjoyable ones. But God can turn your rejection into direction. As you look back, you realize it was persecution that taught you perseverance, and rejection that taught you forgiveness. These are character producing times in our Christian lives. It’s much easier to forgive the actions of men when you understand the purposes of God.

The challenge to sit at the table with John & Judas, and love them equally even when you know each ones agenda. We all want a friend like John who will love us, or Peter who will fight for us. Peters’ misguided love would have stopped Jesus from going to the cross, but through Judas He reached His goal. That’s why Jesus kissed him and called him, “friend.”

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: March 12, 2018

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How many of us would spend our last night with someone if we knew they were going to betray us the next day? Jesus did. He was faithful when they were not. There’s no greater opportunity for us to grow in Christian love than when you are rejected and abused. Jesus asked the Father to forgive those who crucified Him – Amazing!

How we handle rejection reveals whether you have died to self and to the world. Being rejected without being offended is one of the greatest demonstrations of spiritual maturity, being Christ like.

In the old testament a priest was not allowed to minister if he had scabs (Lev. 21:20). A scab is an unhealed wound. When you have unhealed spiritual wounds, you can not function the way God wants you to & it will show in the way you speak. We need to be healed! For it’s only when we pass the rejection test that we can reach out in love and help make others whole.

Weekly Word: March 5, 2018

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Just What We Need To Hear

Isaiah 50:4 ~ A word in season to Him that is weary

When I am speaking publicly or privately, I ask God for just the right word at the right time for those who may be struggling trying to get through another day. Isaiah said, “The Lord God has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary.”

We have to receive “a word in season” before you can give it to others. Let them know you care and are praying for them until the word comes. Psalms 107:20 says He sent His word and healed them… now you are clean through the word according to John 15:3. Something  special happens when you fall on your knees, open your heart and cry from the depths of your being; Father I need a word today! Do it today and see what happens.

~ Pastor Turner

Weekly Word: February 26, 2018

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Repentance

Acts 2:38  …then Peter said to them, repent.

Freud said, “guilt was the cause of most depression and neurosis,” he was right. However, he was wrong when he attacked the guilt instead of the cause of the guilt – sin! If we remove the guilt before sin is removed, it’s like relieving a headache caused by a brain tumor and the cancer continues to grow undetected.

We are guilty and it’s right that we feel guilt until we have been to the cross for cleansing, deliverance, and healing. If you don’t know how to repent, turn to Psalms 51:2 and read it. Get on your knees, and make this your prayer; “wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.”

Weekly Word: February 19th

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Season Due to Change

~ I’ll finish my course 1 Cor. 9:24-27

I fear our generation has come dangerously near the “I am getting tired so let’s quit” mentality. Not just in the spiritual realm but in multiple areas of life. Dieting is a discipline so we stay overweight. Finishing school is a hassle, so we bail out. Cultivating close relationships is painful, so we back off. Working through conflicts in a marriage is a tiring struggle, so we walk away.

Let’s keep going, don’t quit! Therefore be steadfast, immovable, your work is not in vain in the Lord (1 Cor. 15:58). In the end let’s be confident the Lord will say to us well done thy good and faithful servant.

Weekly Word: Feb. 12th

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Have you discovered your true calling?

Read Romans 11:29

Some people live and die without knowing their gifts. Others spend a lifetime trying to change their gifts. Today you need to get into God’s presence and ask Him to show you clearly your strengths and calling. Then begin to build upon them! Even if you’ve never done anything with it before, or if you’ve failed time and time again, God’s gifts are still residing within you. His call can never be withdrawn or taken back. It’s never to late no matter how old, or how young you are. No matter how inexperienced or unqualified you think you are. Let the Lord worry about the words to say and the path to take. All we have to do is take the first step in obedience, and He will always meet us there.

Remember, there are people whose lives are waiting to be touched and changed by what God has placed in you!

Weekly Word: Feb. 5th

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~ Exhort One Another Daily Hebrews 3:13

Often when we can’t handle the pressure of today, we escape into remembering the good old days or we dream of tomorrow when things will be better. However, until we learn to live now, you miss what God has for you. The Christian life is lived one day at a time. Listen to Hebrews “Exhort one another daily/” Someone you know is going through a rough time, and the word you have is just what they need. It was a kitchen maid who led Naam, captain of Syria’s army to the Lord, & to his healing.

In Acts 2:46 it says, “and they continuing daily, breaking bread from house to house.” Beware of isolation! When your by yourself, you may be in the worst possible company. God wants to use other’s to bless you, strengthen you, and be a support system in you life.

Pastor Turner