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What kind of fruit do you want to produce with your lifefruit that leads to death or fruit that leads to eternal life? Jesus told us clearly what we must do to bear good fruit. He said, Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing (John 15:45). A bra...nch must stay firmly attached to the trunk to stay alive. As disciples of Christ, we must stay firmly connected to Him to remain spiritually productive. A branch draws strength, nourishment, protection, and energy from the vine. If it is broken off, it quickly dies and becomes unfruitful. When we neglect our spiritual life, ignore the Word of God, skimp on prayer, and withhold areas of our lives from the scrutiny of the Holy Spirit, we are like a branch broken off the vine. Our lives become fruitless. We need daily surrender, daily communication, and dailysometimes hourlyrepentance and connection with the Holy Spirit in order to walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the lusts of the flesh (Galatians 5:16). Staying intimately connected to the True Vine is the only way to bear fruit in old age (Psalm 92:14), to run and not grow weary (Isaiah 40:31), and to not grow weary in well-doing (Galatians 6:9)., See more

Rom 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Rom 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. As we enter into this Christmas season let us remember what we are celebrating the day that the Grace of God clothed himself in humanity and was born into the world Luk 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over... their flock by night. Luk 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. Luk 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luk 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luk 2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luk 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Luk 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. It always was and always will be about Grace See more

God allows those who reject righteousness to remain in their sin Ro 1:1832 Romans 1:1832 (KJV 1900) 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his... eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. #itstheWord See more

I. Trials and tribulations As we travel along on this sea that we call life there is one thing that’s for sure sooner or later we will encounter a storm ( we call them trials and tribulations) it will happen either you are in one now or you just came through one or on is on the way Joh 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Act 14:22 Confirming the so...uls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Storms are going to come big storms little storms short ones long one they are going to come sometimes it seems like as soon as I get through one here comes another but they are a fact of life. Sometime we bring the storm on ourselves because of our disobedience whenever I am going through the first thing I check is me maybe I fell off and stepped outside of Gods will if so I get it right and go on through if not I trust God and go on through You see that’s what we do we do what we have been taught to do we pray obey the Word and we trust God and we go on through we do our best and let God do the rest. See more

Mat 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Mat 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. Mat 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. Mat 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, wa...lking on the sea. Mat 14:26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. Mat 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Mat 14:28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. Mat 14:29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. Mat 14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. Mat 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? Mat 14:32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Mat 14:33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. In life we often encounter storms nobody ever said life would be easy either we are in a storm or we have just gone through one or one is coming the reason for the storm can vary maybe we are going in the wrong direction maybe God is trying to get our attention or maybe God is trying our faith what ever the reason the solution is the same go on through we do what we are supposed to do what the Word says we should we don’t let the storm define us or our actions we put our trust in the Master of the storm we grab hold of the hand of Jesus and don’t let go he will see us through and we will come out stronger on the other side after all he has brought us this far and he won’t leave us now See more

Php 3:12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of... Christ Jesus. Php 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, Php 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Php 3:15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. Php 3:16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. As we prepare to enter into a new year we understand we have not been perfect we have made mistakes we may have made some bad decisions but God has been faithful to us even through our mistakes even through our bad decisions there may have been tragedies in our lives but God has always been there teaching us helping us and through his grace we have grown but the journey is not over we must continue to press we learn from our mistakes and our successes and press on it may not always be easy but we press on I’m pressing on the upward way new heights I’m gaining every day still praying as I onward bound Lord plant my feet on higher ground #I’mjustsaying Happy New year See more

Luk 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Luk 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord ca...me upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. Luk 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luk 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luk 2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luk 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Luk 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Joh 4:9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. Joh 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. Joh 4:11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? Joh 4:12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? Joh 4:13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: Joh 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. As we celebrate Christmas with our love ones our families and friends as we show our love in the giving and receiving of gifts let us not forget the greatest love story let us not forget the greatest gift of all let us not forget the reason we celebrate the reason for the season Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Joh 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Here’s wishing every one a joy filled and merry Christmas See more

Psa 119:25 DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word. Psa 119:26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. Psa 119:27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works. Psa 119:28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. Psa 119:29 Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. ... Psa 119:30 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. Psa 119:31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame. Psa 119:32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. There are times when we go through stuff trying times times of tribulation times that will test our faith And we want to know why why is this happening to me I am trying to live right trying to be a good Christian the problem is our version of living right sometimes misses the mark that’s why it is so important to know his word the whole counsel of God. James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Jas 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. Jas 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Jas 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. Jas 1:7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. Sometimes we need to take an honest look at ourselves and talk to God ask him to show us where we are falling short he will show us but we have to be willing to do what the word says and not just the easy parts Jas 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: Jas 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Jas 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. Jas 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Jas 1:23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: Jas 1:24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. Jas 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. #imjustsaying See more

We will be at Second Shiloh Baptist 1433 North 21st Street on Sunday May 20 at 11am see you there

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Is Halloween Evil? Why Witches, Occultists and Satanists Celebrate Halloween and Why You Should Not 9:30AM EDT 10/26/2016 Michael Snyder On Oct. 31, most people will simply ignore the dark side of Halloween. The vast majority of the population will dress up in costumes, go to parties and eat candy without ever even considering where the holiday came from or what certain people are doing behind closed doors. (Tom Lee/Flickr/CC) Unless otherwise specified, the opinions expre...Continue reading