If all the citizens of the USA could actually see a video of an abortion & witness firsthand just how brutal, violent & barbaric it is when an unborn baby is literally being cut to pieces in his/her mother’s womb, I believe Americans would demand it to be outlawed immediately.
Some Christians take better care of their cell phones than they do their souls. They plug up their phones every night, but they don’t recharge their soul every morning in God’s Word and in prayer.
Christian, be better than that.
At the risk of being labeled a “single issue voter,” I believe abortion is the most heinous, barbaric, diabolical practice in America. It defies sound logic to say that a woman’s right to choose supersedes her unborn baby’s right to live. I will always & only vote Pro-Life.
America needs Godly men in the pulpit that will preach God’s Word. People don’t need cute stories or 20-minute “sermonettes.” The world has taken the gloves off. They’re throwing knockout punches. It’s time for God’s preachers to stand up & declare, THUS SAYS THE LORD GOD!”
Preachers, the time for subtle, subliminal speech from the pulpit is over. The devil has taken the gloves off and is hitting God’s people in the face as hard as he can. It’s time to speak the name of Jesus, preach the Word of God, and pray bold prayers in fervent faith!
Nothing wrong with letting your children play sports. But there is definitely something wrong with letting them miss church attendance multiple weeks out of the year in order to play sports. Dad’s and moms, seek first the Kingdom of God. Don’t lead your children away from Jesus.
Christian, a million years from now, it won’t matter to you who the POTUS was, how the stock markets did, or what team won the Super Bowl. But it will matter who you shared the Gospel of Jesus with, who got saved and who didn’t.
Don’t just be a Christian.
Be a Jesus-loving,
Bible-believing,
God-fearing,
Spirit-filled,
Soul-winning,
Disciple-making,
Prayer-Warrior,
People-loving,
Generous-giving,
Local Church-involved,
Christian!
Jesus was on the cross 9 am to 3 pm.
Began with: “Father, forgive them.”
Ended with, “It is finished!” & commending His spirit to God.
“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”
2 Corinthians 5:21
Preacher, it’s ok to take a day off from church work. It’s ok to be with your family. Its ok to take your wife on a date. Its ok to play with your kiddos. It’s ok to hang out at your home. It’s ok not to be available to everyone all the time. It’s ok, I promise. It’s ok.
Just look at this picture and you’ll see why abortion is a bad choice. I pray every day that women all across America who are en route to or in abortion clinics will literally walk out and save their baby’s life. Will you join me in agreement with that prayer?
#AbortAbortion
Abortion is the
#1
sin in America. 3,000+ babies are aborted daily in the U.S. If anyone was going town to town killing that many each day, there’d be a war. But since it’s spread out & a silent death, no outrage. But God sees each death & will avenge each child. God, have mercy.
Some are upset that Jerusalem has been acknowledged as the capitol of Israel. Actually, Jerusalem will one day be the capitol of the entire world when Jesus returns the 2nd time and reigns for 1,000 years from there as King of kings (cf. Revelation 20:1f).
When U.S. Senators vote to allow children who are already born to be killed by doctors, who take an oath to save lives, the real Christians in our nation had better get on our faces in prayer & fasting & repentance & cry out to God to have mercy & to pour out His Spirit upon us.
Heterosexual, monogamous marriage (1 man married to 1 woman) was God’s original standard for marriage (cf. Genesis 2:18-25). It is also the only form of marriage ever to be affirmed by Jesus Christ (cf. Matthew 19:1-6). It is still God’s exclusive standard for marriage today.
Preacher, preach the biblical text. Don’t read a few verses & then jump into multiple stories & illustrations.
Explain the text verse by verse & make clear application. Illustrate in moderation, just enough to shine light on the text.
It’s about the text, preacher.
The TEXT!
America is very concerned about the Government shutdown, but apparently not concerned whatsoever about the horrendous practice of abortion that has been legally polluting our soil for 46 yrs. We’d best get our priorities straight and do so soon. May God grant wisdom & mercy.
If it’s illegal to crush the egg of a bald eagle, it should be illegal to kill/abort an unborn baby. You can’t have it both ways. Eagles are no longer an endangered species. I’ve been to Alaska - too many eagles to count. Now babies are an endangered species.
Abortion is murder.
Christian, whether you feel like it or not,
Read your Bible,
Pray,
Fellowship with other believers,
Share Jesus with lost people, and
Worship the Lord in Spirit & in truth.
Walk in obedience and faith, not feelings.
Heartbreaking what just happened in New York State. A small group of politicians just legalized killing unborn babies during any stage/month of pregnancy. Modern 4D imaging vividly shows that an unborn baby is indeed a baby. Join me in asking God to “Abort Abortion in America!”
It’s ok to wash your hands, not shake hands & use similar precautions as you would to avoid contracting the flu.
But it’s not ok to walk in fear.
Fear is sin.
“The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You.”
Isaiah 26:3 NASB
Good night, frail children of dust. In our weakness, Jesus is strong. Sleep and rest knowing assuredly that Jesus never sleeps nor slumbers, but He watches over you so you can! He WILL bring us thru this trouble in His time & for His glory. Blessings to you and your families!
Lost people act like lost people for a reason - they’re lost. Christian, love them, serve them & share the Gospel with them. Don’t condemn them, avoid them or attack them. Check any bad attitude you might have, be filled with the Holy Spirit & love them to Jesus.
If I didn’t believe in the sovereignty of God, salvation in Jesus, the anointing of the Holy Spirit, the truth of Scripture, the power of prayer, & the beauty of the Gospel, I’d be worried. But I believe in all of that & so much more! So, I refuse to be afraid or discouraged.
Pastor, have a Word-based ministry.
Read the Word,
Study the Word,
Memorize the Word,
Meditate on the Word,
Believe the Word,
Pray the Word and
Preach the Word!
“Your words were found & I ate them. Your words became the delight of my heart.”
Jeremiah 15:16 NASB
Lots of
@bellevuememphis
members (1,300+) went out late this afternoon on door-to-door visits in the neighborhoods within 3 miles of our campus. Hundreds of visits made; dozens of salvations. We planted & watered, God gave the increase. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ!
Christianity is more than just going to church an hour a week & saying rote prayers at mealtimes. If you’re not daily reading the Word, praying passionately, sharing the Gospel with lost people, connecting with Christians & worshiping Jesus, you aren’t living the Christian life.
This is the sound from the NY Senate chamber after the 38-24 vote to:
- Add abortion to the NY Constitution
- Allow non-physicians to commit abortions
- Allow abortion through third trimester
- Repeal protections for surviving babies
Pure evil.
@Yamiche
So sad when you hate someone so much you not only besmirch them but also their child. Cruel statement here. You should delete this and apologize.
My prayer before I go to sleep tonight is that God will have mercy on our nation and send a Christ-honoring, Holy Spirit-filled revival to His redeemed (but spiritually slumbering) children. Christians, it’s time for all of us to wake up and look up.
Went to a penitentiary in Arkansas tonight. Preached twice to a total of 200+ inmates & 21 guys repented of their sins & believed in Jesus. The worship music led by the inmates was heavenly and celebrative. My heart is overflowing with praise to our great God!!
After 44 yrs of walking with the Lord, I know:
God has a sovereign plan.
Jesus is on His throne.
Everyone needs love, faith & encouragement.
Lost people need Jesus.
Saved people need revival.
The devil is a liar.
God answers faith-filled prayer.
Jesus is coming back!
Praying this for Judge Brett Kavanaugh - “I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps.”
Psalms 40:1-2 NKJV
#ConfirmKavanaghNOW
!
20 yrs ago today I preached at the SBC Pastors Conference for the 1st time. My dad had died the day before. These men, Adrian Rogers & Jerry Falwell, prayed for me before I went up to preach. They then sat on the front row & prayed for me during my sermon. I’ll never forget them.
We’ve been married 39 years today. Can’t imagine life with
@donnadgaines
. “Thank you , Lord Jesus, for all these wonderful years.” Praying for many more.
3 life goals for every Christian:
1. Lead a quiet life,
2. Mind your own business,
3. Work with your hands.
“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life & attend to your own business & work with your hands, just as we commanded you,”
1 Thessalonians 4:11 NASB
Pray.
Pray when you are grateful.
Pray when you are anxious.
Pray when you are lonely.
Pray when you need wisdom.
Pray early in the morning.
Pray when you need forgiveness.
Pray in faith.
Pray promises from God’s Word.
Pray without ceasing.
Pray like it matters.
When lost people act like lost people, it’s understandable.
But when saved people act like lost people, it’s inexcusable & reprehensible.
Christian, focus on & act like Jesus.
Southern Baptists, thx for allowing
@donnadgaines
& I to serve these past 2 years. Let’s all pray for
@jdgreear
as he leads us these next 2 years. Let’s be kind to each other & focus on worshiping Jesus, prayer, evangelism, preaching, making disciples, missions & giving.
So glad I’ve been married to this sweetie for 38 yrs today.
@donnadgaines
is the most Christlike woman I know. Great wife, mom, Nanna and woman of God.
Since when did slaughtering unborn babies equate to “extraordinary leadership”? Abortion is an immoral scourge on our nation which daily stains America’s soul & soil with guilt and shame. May God have mercy.
Thank you
@CecileRichards
for your extraordinary leadership over the last 12 years as president of Planned Parenthood - and for getting up every single day to fight for a world where women's rights truly are human rights.
#ThankYouCecile
Met Mr. Jack Taylor tonight at Costco. He served in the US Navy in WWII just like my dad did. He’ll be 95 yrs old in May. He was on a Carrier and survived a hit by a Japanese kamikaze. He loves the Lord too.
I thank God for men like him.
God give us more hero’s like this man.
Your money won’t last, your house won’t last, your cars won’t last, your earthly life won’t last, nations won’t last. But Jesus will last, the Gospel will last, the Church will last, and souls will last. Focus today on the Kingdom of God in Christ Jesus.
My brother, Ed, went to be with Jesus yesterday. He had heart surgery but his heart wasn’t strong enough to continue. Ed was 2 yrs older than me. He was the smartest person I ever knew. His wife, Debbie, & his daughter, Kate, were with him at death. We loved him. He’ll be missed.
Just because you have an opinion on something doesn’t mean you should share it. Don’t pop off all the time. Learn the wisdom of controlling your tongue.
Every preacher knows that preaching takes a physical, spiritual, mental & emotional toll on the preacher.
Preaching is a tiring experience.
But every preacher also knows that it’s always a “good tired.”
Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ is worth all the exertion & effort.
I started pastoring 35 years ago today in Texas at the age of 25. I am grateful for the Shepherd’s hand of provision and blessing. He has been so faithful. He has been better to me than I deserve. I look forward to serving Him in the years ahead. Indeed, Jesus is wonderful.
Abortion is murder. If you can dehumanize an unborn baby and kill him/her without remorse, you can also dehumanize anyone and kill them with no remorse. Abortion stops a beating heart. Abortion terminates the life of an unborn baby. Abortion is murder, plain and simple.
I’ve been a Sr. Pastor since 1983 (37 yrs) & was a youth pastor for 4 yrs before that.
Some folks have asked me, “What do you do all week?”
I pray, lead, counsel & shepherd my flock.
I don’t preach other men’s sermons. I study/write my own.
And 41 yrs later, I still love it.
Ate breakfast at a restaurant in Germantown today with
@donnadgaines
& saw two guys with their Bibles open. I commented about how great it was to see two men in the Word. The younger guy told me the other man was discipling him.
Folks, the LORD is moving everywhere! Hallelujah!
Liberalism kills whatever it touches - people, churches, schools, denominations & nations. Once you stop believing the Bible is the Word of God, you begin a downward spiral that is difficult to reverse. But all things are possible with God if you repent & believe His Word again.
Put flowers on mom’s grave today. It’s still hard to see these two names chiseled in stone. Man, I miss my dad and mom. I cry every time I come to this grave. If your mother is still alive this Mother’s Day, go hug her neck and tell her you love her. I sure wish I could.
God’s original standard for marriage was heterosexual, monogamous marriage...
“For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.”
Genesis 2:24 NASB
It is still His exclusive standard today.
My grandparents made it through WWI & the Great Depression.
My parents made it through the Great Depression & WWII.
My mother made it through breast cancer, a still-born child & a stroke.
The past 20 yrs, I’ve made it through Myasthenia Gravis.
And how did we do it?
JESUS!
Today the Gospel will be preached & Jesus will be exalted all across America. Pray for the Holy Spirit to fall afresh on God’s people, from Maine to Florida to Texas to California, to Washington, to Minnesota, back to Maine, Alaska & Hawaii & all across the USA! Jesus is Lord!
I’ve stopped asking, “Lord, how & when are You going to get us through all this?”
I’ve changed that to, “Lord, what are You trying to say to us?”
“Eli said to Samuel, ‘Go lie down, & if He calls you, say, “Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening.”’”
1 Samuel 3:9
Pastor,
Preach the Word.
Preach Jesus.
Preach with Holy Spirit power.
Preach evangelistically.
Preach as though it was your last sermon.
Preach for His glory.
Pastor, we need you to preach today.
Just used the 3-Circles app to share the Gospel with my waiter. He didn’t repent and believe in Christ, but he gave me his address and I’m going to mail some books and info to him. Pray that today the Lord will let you cross paths with people with whom you can share Jesus.
Heartbreaking news to share: two Planned Parenthood health centers in Ohio will be forced to close later this month — due to relentless state and federal attacks against sexual and reproductive health care.
When you wake up, read the Word.
When you leave your house, live the
Word.
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
James 1:22 NKJV
Want to help the USA?
Receive Jesus as Savior & Lord
Be a Spirit-filled, Mature Christian
Obey the Law
Pray for the USA
Develop a Godly Family
Join a Local Church
Share Jesus with the Lost
Be Salt & Light
Be Informed & Involved Politically
Pray for Revival.
Karl Marx was wrong. Religion is not the opiate of the masses.
Sports are.
We’re cheering for our teams while our culture is steadily sliding into an abyss of atheism and secularism.
It’s time to wake up, pray, repent and seek God’s face, Christian.
Woke up this morning following the best night of sleep I’ve had in a long time. No chills, fever or nausea. Whatever I had is gone, by medicine, miracle or both. Thank you for your prayers. God heard them & answered.
@donnadgaines
& I wish you & yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!
I still cannot believe this happened. If leaders in our gov’t allowed a humongous stockpile of military weaponry to be handed over to the Taliban, is that not just as traitorous as Benedict Arnold’s attempt to hand over West Point to British forces during the Revolutionary War?
This will stop you in your tracks. Unbelievable. We gave them the names of those we trained to fight them. And some we will leave behind to the violence we see at the airport.
An appalling day, verging from rage to tears.
Ten things I know are God’s will for you today:
1) Read your Bible
2) Pray
3) Love your spouse
4) Fellowship w/ Christians
5) Encourage others
6) Share the Gospel
7) Give to those in need
8) Eat healthily
9) Exercise
10) Be a faithful steward