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Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Missing RAM
This week I had some problems with a computer program not working right because of a possible corrupt file and Norton tech help fixed the problem for me. In the fixing of that problem I mentioned to the tech rep that my computer only had 512 megs of RAM. To that he replied that I really only had 384 megs of RAM. He pointed out that I had one 256 meg chip and one 128 meg chip and not two of the 256 meg chips that I was supposed to have. So I called HP tech support that is set up in India, and went over the whole story with them as to the fact that I NEVER got what I had already paid for. I spoke to 2 reps and they both told me that my computer is out of warranty and they would do nothing for me....unless I purchased a service plan. Then they would get me a new chip. The problem is this, I already paid for a chip that I never got. Why should I pay a service contract fee to get what I have paid for initially. It did not matter that I was cheated from the get-go, they would not rectify the problem for me.
I sent an e-mail to Mark Hurd, a CEO at HP through their e-mail contact service. I am waiting for them to get back to me and see what happens now.
I will post the results as I get them. In the mean time check out your computer if it came from HP and see if you got what you paid for...I didn't.
Be Blessed!
Pastor Kitner
I sent an e-mail to Mark Hurd, a CEO at HP through their e-mail contact service. I am waiting for them to get back to me and see what happens now.
I will post the results as I get them. In the mean time check out your computer if it came from HP and see if you got what you paid for...I didn't.
Be Blessed!
Pastor Kitner
Take Action on health-care today - click here
Let your voice be heard to the people who are supposed to represent you in the House and the Senate.
Pastor Kitner
Pastor Kitner
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
"How can I know I'm a Christian if I can't remember when I first responded to the gospel?" Click here
Are you saved? Good question indeed. You need to answer it with confidence. Your salvation is an ongoing work in your life for sure, but there was a point where you began to work out your own salvation.
1 John 5:10 - 13 (KJV) 10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
1 John 5:10 - 13 (KJV) 10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
STILL STANDING - click here
STILL STANDING
Every victory we win over the flesh and the devil will soon be followed by an even greater temptation and attack. Satan simply will not give up in his war against us. If we defeat him once, he’ll redouble his forces and come right back at us. And suddenly we’re in a spiritual war we thought we’d already won.
Scripture tells us, “The Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him” (2 Samuel 10:17). Suddenly, David was facing the same old enemy—one he thought he had defeated soundly. It is important to note that David was not living in sin at this time. He was a godly man who walked in the fear of the Lord. Yet David was also human—and he must have been awfully confused about what was happening. Why would God allow this enemy to come against him again?
Have you stood in David’s shoes? Have you prayed, “Lord, all I want is to please you—to obey your Word and do what is right. You know that I fast, pray and love your Word. I don’t ever want to grieve you. So why am I being tempted so severely? Why am I facing this same battle with an old enemy?”
“And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the Lord telleth thee that he will make thee an house. And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom” (2 Samuel 7: 11-12).
In the midst of his confusion and soul-searching, David remembered the promise God had made with him. So while the devil was throwing every weapon in hell at David, the Lord was showing him that even before he entered battle he would emerge a victor. David got his eyes off the oncoming enemy. Instead he basked in the revelation of God’s lovingkindness. This is what God intends for every one of his children when the enemy comes on them like a flood. The Lord “prevents” them with his love. In other words, he comes to them saying, “I promise you are going to come out of this standing. You may be wounded—but that doesn’t matter. I have already made you victorious.”
by David Wilkerson
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Every victory we win over the flesh and the devil will soon be followed by an even greater temptation and attack. Satan simply will not give up in his war against us. If we defeat him once, he’ll redouble his forces and come right back at us. And suddenly we’re in a spiritual war we thought we’d already won.
Scripture tells us, “The Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him” (2 Samuel 10:17). Suddenly, David was facing the same old enemy—one he thought he had defeated soundly. It is important to note that David was not living in sin at this time. He was a godly man who walked in the fear of the Lord. Yet David was also human—and he must have been awfully confused about what was happening. Why would God allow this enemy to come against him again?
Have you stood in David’s shoes? Have you prayed, “Lord, all I want is to please you—to obey your Word and do what is right. You know that I fast, pray and love your Word. I don’t ever want to grieve you. So why am I being tempted so severely? Why am I facing this same battle with an old enemy?”
“And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the Lord telleth thee that he will make thee an house. And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom” (2 Samuel 7: 11-12).
In the midst of his confusion and soul-searching, David remembered the promise God had made with him. So while the devil was throwing every weapon in hell at David, the Lord was showing him that even before he entered battle he would emerge a victor. David got his eyes off the oncoming enemy. Instead he basked in the revelation of God’s lovingkindness. This is what God intends for every one of his children when the enemy comes on them like a flood. The Lord “prevents” them with his love. In other words, he comes to them saying, “I promise you are going to come out of this standing. You may be wounded—but that doesn’t matter. I have already made you victorious.”
by David Wilkerson
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Monday, July 27, 2009
Why President Obama is in a hurry to get health care passed
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Why President Obama is in a hurry to get health care passed
July 27, 2009
Dear Rev. Charles,
I thought you would be interested in the article by Ben Stein printed below. As Mr. Stein says, our freedoms are on the line. Call your Representative today and tell him or her that you oppose the Obama health care bill.
The House will be voting on this bill probably early this week. So your call now is very important. The number is 202-224-3121. That is the Capitol Switchboard. Ask to speak with your Representative and you will be put through. If you don't know your Representative, give your Zip Code and they will connect you.
Sincerely,
Donald E. Wildmon,
Founder and Chairman
American Family Association
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The American Spectator
July 24, 2009
By Ben Stein
We've Figured Him Out
Why is President Barack Obama in such a hurry to get his socialized medicine bill passed?
Because he and his cunning circle realize some basic truths:
The American people in their unimaginable kindness and trust voted for a pig in a poke in 2008. They wanted so much to believe Barack Obama was somehow better and different from other ultra-leftists that they simply took him on faith.
They ignored his anti-white writings in his books. They ignored his quiet acceptance of hysterical anti-American diatribes by his minister, Jeremiah Wright.
They ignored his refusal to explain years at a time of his life as a student. They ignored his ultra-left record as a "community organizer," Illinois state legislator, and Senator.
The American people ignored his total zero of an academic record as a student and teacher, his complete lack of scholarship when he was being touted as a scholar.
Now, the American people are starting to wake up to the truth. Barack Obama is a super likeable super leftist, not a fan of this country, way, way too cozy with the terrorist leaders in the Middle East, way beyond naïveté, all the way into active destruction of our interests and our allies and our future.
The American people have already awakened to the truth that the stimulus bill -- a great idea in theory -- was really an immense bribe to Democrat interest groups, and in no way an effort to help all Americans.
Now, Americans are waking up to the truth that ObamaCare basically means that every time you are sick or injured, you will have a clerk from the Department of Motor Vehicles telling your doctor what he can and cannot do.
The American people already know that Mr. Obama's plan to lower health costs while expanding coverage and bureaucracy is a myth, a promise of something that never was and never will be -- a bureaucracy lowering costs in a free society. Either the costs go up or the free society goes away.
These are perilous times. Mrs. Hillary Clinton, our Secretary of State, has given Iran the go-ahead to have nuclear weapons, an unqualified betrayal of the nation. Now, we face a devastating loss of freedom at home in health care. It will be joined by controls on our lives to "protect us" from global warming, itself largely a fraud if believed to be caused by man.
Mr. Obama knows Americans are getting wise and will stop him if he delays at all in taking away our freedoms.
There is his urgency and our opportunity. Once freedom is lost, America is lost. Wake up, beloved America.
Ben Stein is a writer, actor, economist, and lawyer living in Beverly Hills and Malibu. He writes "Ben Stein's Diary" for every issue of The American Spectator.
Why President Obama is in a hurry to get health care passed
July 27, 2009
Dear Rev. Charles,
I thought you would be interested in the article by Ben Stein printed below. As Mr. Stein says, our freedoms are on the line. Call your Representative today and tell him or her that you oppose the Obama health care bill.
The House will be voting on this bill probably early this week. So your call now is very important. The number is 202-224-3121. That is the Capitol Switchboard. Ask to speak with your Representative and you will be put through. If you don't know your Representative, give your Zip Code and they will connect you.
Sincerely,
Donald E. Wildmon,
Founder and Chairman
American Family Association
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The American Spectator
July 24, 2009
By Ben Stein
We've Figured Him Out
Why is President Barack Obama in such a hurry to get his socialized medicine bill passed?
Because he and his cunning circle realize some basic truths:
The American people in their unimaginable kindness and trust voted for a pig in a poke in 2008. They wanted so much to believe Barack Obama was somehow better and different from other ultra-leftists that they simply took him on faith.
They ignored his anti-white writings in his books. They ignored his quiet acceptance of hysterical anti-American diatribes by his minister, Jeremiah Wright.
They ignored his refusal to explain years at a time of his life as a student. They ignored his ultra-left record as a "community organizer," Illinois state legislator, and Senator.
The American people ignored his total zero of an academic record as a student and teacher, his complete lack of scholarship when he was being touted as a scholar.
Now, the American people are starting to wake up to the truth. Barack Obama is a super likeable super leftist, not a fan of this country, way, way too cozy with the terrorist leaders in the Middle East, way beyond naïveté, all the way into active destruction of our interests and our allies and our future.
The American people have already awakened to the truth that the stimulus bill -- a great idea in theory -- was really an immense bribe to Democrat interest groups, and in no way an effort to help all Americans.
Now, Americans are waking up to the truth that ObamaCare basically means that every time you are sick or injured, you will have a clerk from the Department of Motor Vehicles telling your doctor what he can and cannot do.
The American people already know that Mr. Obama's plan to lower health costs while expanding coverage and bureaucracy is a myth, a promise of something that never was and never will be -- a bureaucracy lowering costs in a free society. Either the costs go up or the free society goes away.
These are perilous times. Mrs. Hillary Clinton, our Secretary of State, has given Iran the go-ahead to have nuclear weapons, an unqualified betrayal of the nation. Now, we face a devastating loss of freedom at home in health care. It will be joined by controls on our lives to "protect us" from global warming, itself largely a fraud if believed to be caused by man.
Mr. Obama knows Americans are getting wise and will stop him if he delays at all in taking away our freedoms.
There is his urgency and our opportunity. Once freedom is lost, America is lost. Wake up, beloved America.
Ben Stein is a writer, actor, economist, and lawyer living in Beverly Hills and Malibu. He writes "Ben Stein's Diary" for every issue of The American Spectator.
Psalms 34:1 - 34:22 (KJV) - Praise the Lord
Psalms 34:1 - 34:22 (KJV) 1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. 5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. 6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. 8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. 10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing. 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. 16 The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. 17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. 20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. 21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. 22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Four Marks of a Disciple of Jesus Christ
Four Marks of a Disciple of Jesus Christ
Here is a brief set of Benchmarks of a Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. We can evaluate our progress as a disciple by these few benchmarks.
The first mark of a Disciple: Abide in His Word
John 8:31 - 32 (KJV) 31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Other scriptures to look at: Ps119:9 – 11; John 15:10; Ephesians 6:10 – 18; Hebrews 4:12 – 13
The second mark of a Disciple: Love One Another
John 13:34 - 35 (NIV) 34“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Other scriptures to look at: John 15:13
The third mark of a Disciple: Bear Much Fruit
John 15:7 - 8 (NIV) 7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Other scriptures to look at: Luke 24:44-49 empowered – both gifts and fruit
John 4:34 – 38 fruit without
Gal 5:21-22 fruit within
Notice a progression in the teaching of Jesus: ground yourself and continue in His Word which, no doubt, empowers us to love one another which, no doubt, opens people up for us to minister to them and bear much fruit.
The fourth mark of a Disciple: Works and Greater Works – a disciple does what he is taught to do.
John 14:12 - 14 (KJV) 12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Here is a brief set of Benchmarks of a Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. We can evaluate our progress as a disciple by these few benchmarks.
The first mark of a Disciple: Abide in His Word
John 8:31 - 32 (KJV) 31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Other scriptures to look at: Ps119:9 – 11; John 15:10; Ephesians 6:10 – 18; Hebrews 4:12 – 13
The second mark of a Disciple: Love One Another
John 13:34 - 35 (NIV) 34“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Other scriptures to look at: John 15:13
The third mark of a Disciple: Bear Much Fruit
John 15:7 - 8 (NIV) 7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Other scriptures to look at: Luke 24:44-49 empowered – both gifts and fruit
John 4:34 – 38 fruit without
Gal 5:21-22 fruit within
Notice a progression in the teaching of Jesus: ground yourself and continue in His Word which, no doubt, empowers us to love one another which, no doubt, opens people up for us to minister to them and bear much fruit.
The fourth mark of a Disciple: Works and Greater Works – a disciple does what he is taught to do.
John 14:12 - 14 (KJV) 12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
New Stuff
I had to get a new phone setup because the new phone that I just bought didn't have a belt holder or a headphone set up. I got a new phone setup that has both of those things and now my wife is happy. I am going to take the other new phones out to my church to use them there because the phone set that I have there is not good at all. So two things were solved at once.
I also got my wife a new TV but it had to be connected to the Direct TV hook up because we live in an area that can not get the digital TV channels without an outside antenna. Now I have to buy a Direct TV universal remote because the TV is a Best Buy brand called Dynex and the regular remote can't be programed to operate the TV and the Direct TV box at the same time. Wal-Mart has the universal remote for the Direct TV controls so I will get one there.
It seems like nothing is an easy just do it kind of thing anymore. :-)
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
I also got my wife a new TV but it had to be connected to the Direct TV hook up because we live in an area that can not get the digital TV channels without an outside antenna. Now I have to buy a Direct TV universal remote because the TV is a Best Buy brand called Dynex and the regular remote can't be programed to operate the TV and the Direct TV box at the same time. Wal-Mart has the universal remote for the Direct TV controls so I will get one there.
It seems like nothing is an easy just do it kind of thing anymore. :-)
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Monday, July 20, 2009
Carter leaves SBC over treatment of women - click here
Given Carter's track record, what do you think of this political move?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Friday, July 17, 2009
God's Stimulus Plan
God's Stimulus Plan
by Pamela Perry Blaine
Have you heard about the Stimulus Plan? There's a lot of fear and uncertainty in our land these days. Our country has serious concerns about the economy, healthcare, employment, and security.
The dictionary defines the word "stimulus" as "Something causing or regarded as causing a response; An agent, action; Something that incites or rouses to action; An incentive." I have a Stimulus Plan and I am guessing a lot of Americans have one around their house too. My Stimulus Plan is kept neatly inside of a black cover. It's called The Holy Bible. In other words, we have the Stimulus Plan that really works. Perhaps if the people of America began to seriously follow God's Stimulus Plan, we would find some real change happening in our lives and in our country.
A Sampling of God's Stimulus Plan:
Economy:
• Jeremiah 32:27 – "Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; Is anything to difficult for Me?"
• Psalm 50:10 – "Every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills."
• Luke 18:27 – "The things impossible with men are possible with God."
• Philippians 4:19 – "And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
• Psalm 37:5 – "Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass."
Healthcare:
• 2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
• Exodus 15:26 – "...For I, the LORD am your healer."
• Psalm 147:3 – "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
• James 5:16 – "Confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed..."
• John 16:33 – In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world."
Employment:• Exodus 20: 9-10 – "Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of the LORD your God; in it you shall not do any work..."
• 1 Corinthians 3:8 – "...Each will receive his own reward according to his own labor."
• 1 Corinthians 4:12 – "And we toil, working with our own hands..."
• Ephesians 4:28 – "...Steal no longer: but rather let him labor..."
• 2 Thessalonians 3:10 – "...If any will not work, neither let him eat."
Security/Defense:
• Romans 8:31 – "...If God be for us, who can be against us?"
• Romans 8:37 – "Yet in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."
• Hebrews 13:5 – "...For He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you."
• Philippians 4:6 – "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."
• 1 John 4:4 – "...(You) have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world."
Bailout:
Best of all, God even has a bailout plan. The dictionary defines bailout as: to rescue, assist, save, or come to someone's aid:
• Psalm 34:6 – "This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles."
• Psalm 3:8 – "Salvation belongs to the LORD..."
• Acts 6:31 – "...Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved..."
• Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
I hope all Americans will take some time to look into God's Stimulus Plan!
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
by Pamela Perry Blaine
Have you heard about the Stimulus Plan? There's a lot of fear and uncertainty in our land these days. Our country has serious concerns about the economy, healthcare, employment, and security.
The dictionary defines the word "stimulus" as "Something causing or regarded as causing a response; An agent, action; Something that incites or rouses to action; An incentive." I have a Stimulus Plan and I am guessing a lot of Americans have one around their house too. My Stimulus Plan is kept neatly inside of a black cover. It's called The Holy Bible. In other words, we have the Stimulus Plan that really works. Perhaps if the people of America began to seriously follow God's Stimulus Plan, we would find some real change happening in our lives and in our country.
A Sampling of God's Stimulus Plan:
Economy:
• Jeremiah 32:27 – "Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; Is anything to difficult for Me?"
• Psalm 50:10 – "Every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills."
• Luke 18:27 – "The things impossible with men are possible with God."
• Philippians 4:19 – "And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
• Psalm 37:5 – "Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass."
Healthcare:
• 2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
• Exodus 15:26 – "...For I, the LORD am your healer."
• Psalm 147:3 – "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
• James 5:16 – "Confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed..."
• John 16:33 – In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world."
Employment:• Exodus 20: 9-10 – "Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of the LORD your God; in it you shall not do any work..."
• 1 Corinthians 3:8 – "...Each will receive his own reward according to his own labor."
• 1 Corinthians 4:12 – "And we toil, working with our own hands..."
• Ephesians 4:28 – "...Steal no longer: but rather let him labor..."
• 2 Thessalonians 3:10 – "...If any will not work, neither let him eat."
Security/Defense:
• Romans 8:31 – "...If God be for us, who can be against us?"
• Romans 8:37 – "Yet in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."
• Hebrews 13:5 – "...For He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you."
• Philippians 4:6 – "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."
• 1 John 4:4 – "...(You) have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world."
Bailout:
Best of all, God even has a bailout plan. The dictionary defines bailout as: to rescue, assist, save, or come to someone's aid:
• Psalm 34:6 – "This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles."
• Psalm 3:8 – "Salvation belongs to the LORD..."
• Acts 6:31 – "...Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved..."
• Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
I hope all Americans will take some time to look into God's Stimulus Plan!
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, July 16, 2009
The Vessel
The Master was searching for a vessel to use; On the shelf there were many - which one would He choose? "Take me", cried the gold one, "I'm shiny and bright, I'm of great value and I do things just right. My beauty and luster will outshine the rest And for someone like You, Master, gold would be the best!"
The Master passed on with no word at all; He looked at a silver urn, narrow and tall; "I'll serve You, dear Master, I'll pour out Your drink, and I'll be at Your table whenever You dine, My lines are so graceful, my carvings so true, And my silver will always compliment You."
Unheeding the Master passed on to the brass, It was wide mouthed and shallow, and polished like glass. "Here! Here!" cried the vessel, "I know I will do, Place me on Your table for all men to view."
"Look at me", called the goblet of crystal so clear, "My transparency shows my contents so dear, Though fragile am I, I will serve You with pride, And I'm sure I'll be happy in Your house to abide."
The Master came next to a vessel of wood, Polished and carved, it solidly stood. "You may use me, dear Master", the wooden bowl said, "But I'd rather You used me for fruit, not for Bread!"
Then the Master looked down and saw a vessel of clay. Empty and broken it helplessly lay. No hope had the vessel that the Master might choose, To cleanse and make whole, to fill and to use.
"Ah! This is the vessel I've been hoping to find, I will mend and use it and make it all Mine." "I need not the vessel with pride of its self; Nor the one who is narrow to sit on the shelf; Nor the one who is big mouthed and shallow and loud; Nor one who displays his contents so proud; Not the one who thinks he can do all things just right; But this plain earthy vessel filled with My power and might."
Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay. Mended and cleansed it and filled it that day. Spoke to it kindly. "There's work you must do, Just pour out to others as I pour into you."
By: Author Unknown
Are you the vessel the Master is looking for?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
The Master passed on with no word at all; He looked at a silver urn, narrow and tall; "I'll serve You, dear Master, I'll pour out Your drink, and I'll be at Your table whenever You dine, My lines are so graceful, my carvings so true, And my silver will always compliment You."
Unheeding the Master passed on to the brass, It was wide mouthed and shallow, and polished like glass. "Here! Here!" cried the vessel, "I know I will do, Place me on Your table for all men to view."
"Look at me", called the goblet of crystal so clear, "My transparency shows my contents so dear, Though fragile am I, I will serve You with pride, And I'm sure I'll be happy in Your house to abide."
The Master came next to a vessel of wood, Polished and carved, it solidly stood. "You may use me, dear Master", the wooden bowl said, "But I'd rather You used me for fruit, not for Bread!"
Then the Master looked down and saw a vessel of clay. Empty and broken it helplessly lay. No hope had the vessel that the Master might choose, To cleanse and make whole, to fill and to use.
"Ah! This is the vessel I've been hoping to find, I will mend and use it and make it all Mine." "I need not the vessel with pride of its self; Nor the one who is narrow to sit on the shelf; Nor the one who is big mouthed and shallow and loud; Nor one who displays his contents so proud; Not the one who thinks he can do all things just right; But this plain earthy vessel filled with My power and might."
Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay. Mended and cleansed it and filled it that day. Spoke to it kindly. "There's work you must do, Just pour out to others as I pour into you."
By: Author Unknown
Are you the vessel the Master is looking for?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Questions pastors and leaders should ask themselves. Click here
Perry Noble's statement reflects my desire as well. He says "MY PASSION is not to be an innovative leader but rather an obedient servant who hears the voice of the Lord and does what He says. The church does not need my creativity and ingenuity but rather the power of HIS HOLY SPIRIT as only HE can truly change lives!"
I believe that the work of the Holy Spirit is critical in the building of the kingdom of God. He is also the only way to understand Jesus and what we have in Him because of who He is.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
I believe that the work of the Holy Spirit is critical in the building of the kingdom of God. He is also the only way to understand Jesus and what we have in Him because of who He is.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, July 9, 2009
No Personal Salvation says Episcopal Bishop??? Click here
The Word of God says that if you call on the name of the Lord believing in your heart that God raised Jesus up from the dead - confessing this with your mouth, that salvation is yours.
I agree just saying a set of words in the form of a prayer doesn't save you.. it must be connected with a heart of belief and repentence.
Romans 6:22 - 7:1 (KJV) 22But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 10:6 - 13 (NIV) 6But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’£” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7“or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’£” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,”£ that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. 11As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”£ 12For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Acts 2:38 - 3:1 (NIV) 38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 40With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
1 John 5:10 - 13 (KJV) 10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
If the Episcopal Bishop is right then Peter, Paul and John were wrong. -- I'll stick with Peter, Paul and John on this one. How about you?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
I agree just saying a set of words in the form of a prayer doesn't save you.. it must be connected with a heart of belief and repentence.
Romans 6:22 - 7:1 (KJV) 22But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 10:6 - 13 (NIV) 6But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’£” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7“or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’£” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,”£ that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. 11As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”£ 12For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Acts 2:38 - 3:1 (NIV) 38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 40With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
1 John 5:10 - 13 (KJV) 10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
If the Episcopal Bishop is right then Peter, Paul and John were wrong. -- I'll stick with Peter, Paul and John on this one. How about you?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Monday, July 6, 2009
10 Good queations for leaders to ask themselves
Click on the title to see the questions.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Leadership Lessons
Pastor Steven Furtick is the Senior Pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC. He’s passionate about Jesus. He said…in answer to the question:
1. What is the biggest leadership lesson you’ve learned over the past year?
"I’m continually learning to trust God in his selection of the people he places in my life rather than trying to keep people in positions that have outgrown them. I’m learning to trust that God always gives an upgrade when he moves someone on in your life.
As leaders we can become so comfortable with the arrangement of people in our inner circle that we prohibit God from bringing his best into our lives.
God is teaching me to trust His wisdom and ability to bring the right people into my life at the right time."
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As a pastor myself I believe that God is doing much the same thing with every pastor that has a real heart for the Lord and wants to do the will of God.
There comes a time when we have to allow that God really is in control and that what happens is well within His knowledge and ability to bring us to the right path that He has ordained for us.
He has all the resources and provisions for the journey with Him. Sometimes we have to relax, get ourselves something to eat for the journey(spiritually), and be ready to run the course in the power of His might.
We learn at every turn that God is trustworthy. So we can trust Him with all our hearts and not lean on our own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5 - 6 (KJV) 5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Colossians 3:1 - 4 (NIV) 1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your£ life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
1. What is the biggest leadership lesson you’ve learned over the past year?
"I’m continually learning to trust God in his selection of the people he places in my life rather than trying to keep people in positions that have outgrown them. I’m learning to trust that God always gives an upgrade when he moves someone on in your life.
As leaders we can become so comfortable with the arrangement of people in our inner circle that we prohibit God from bringing his best into our lives.
God is teaching me to trust His wisdom and ability to bring the right people into my life at the right time."
-----------------------
As a pastor myself I believe that God is doing much the same thing with every pastor that has a real heart for the Lord and wants to do the will of God.
There comes a time when we have to allow that God really is in control and that what happens is well within His knowledge and ability to bring us to the right path that He has ordained for us.
He has all the resources and provisions for the journey with Him. Sometimes we have to relax, get ourselves something to eat for the journey(spiritually), and be ready to run the course in the power of His might.
We learn at every turn that God is trustworthy. So we can trust Him with all our hearts and not lean on our own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5 - 6 (KJV) 5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Colossians 3:1 - 4 (NIV) 1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your£ life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Chuck Baldwin Live - click here
This is an interesting website. Check it out and let me know what you think of it.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Friday, July 3, 2009
What are Your Memories?
A Time of Reflection
Communion is a special time to remember what the Lord has done for us by His death. It also brings with it the hope for our future because we are to take communion with remembrance until Jesus come. It could be called a let’s make a memory time for the believer. It is a time of celebration and reflection for us.
I was reflecting on some other things that I really like in life. The things we do that can be called “let’s make a memory” time. Here are some thoughts about these times.
One of the things that I enjoy very much in our life is the fact that we have somewhat of a family get together on Sunday after church almost every Sunday. We have our children, which are around the area, here for a meal and fellowship, along with a few other friends from time to time.
This is an important part of our life because we came from families that did not do this to much. It gives us a great sense of bonding and understanding of love for one another. As a pastor I see that this kind of bonding is missing from so many families. People used to sit down together for a meal at the table. The table was a place for conversation and interaction with the family and others. The communication with each other gave a sense of being important enough to be heard. Many life lessons were shared there and many life lessons were handled there without having to seek outside help.
One of the things that happens when you have this kind of family time is traditions are made for your family. Another is there is always an open door where questions can be asked and answered. Yet another is that the family cousins, aunts, uncles, brothers’ in-law and sisters in-law etc all know each other face to face and can build lasting relationships with each other.
When I (pastor Kitner) was young we all went to my grandpaps cottage and we had a great time. This was good until my grandfather died. Then it all ceased and people went their separate ways. I guess I am trying in my own small way to re-establish this as our family tradition but I want it to continue long after I am gone if the Lord tarries.
Let me know what some of your family times involve that make good memories for you. Give me some comments by clicking on the word comments and filling out a comment box. Thank you.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Communion is a special time to remember what the Lord has done for us by His death. It also brings with it the hope for our future because we are to take communion with remembrance until Jesus come. It could be called a let’s make a memory time for the believer. It is a time of celebration and reflection for us.
I was reflecting on some other things that I really like in life. The things we do that can be called “let’s make a memory” time. Here are some thoughts about these times.
One of the things that I enjoy very much in our life is the fact that we have somewhat of a family get together on Sunday after church almost every Sunday. We have our children, which are around the area, here for a meal and fellowship, along with a few other friends from time to time.
This is an important part of our life because we came from families that did not do this to much. It gives us a great sense of bonding and understanding of love for one another. As a pastor I see that this kind of bonding is missing from so many families. People used to sit down together for a meal at the table. The table was a place for conversation and interaction with the family and others. The communication with each other gave a sense of being important enough to be heard. Many life lessons were shared there and many life lessons were handled there without having to seek outside help.
One of the things that happens when you have this kind of family time is traditions are made for your family. Another is there is always an open door where questions can be asked and answered. Yet another is that the family cousins, aunts, uncles, brothers’ in-law and sisters in-law etc all know each other face to face and can build lasting relationships with each other.
When I (pastor Kitner) was young we all went to my grandpaps cottage and we had a great time. This was good until my grandfather died. Then it all ceased and people went their separate ways. I guess I am trying in my own small way to re-establish this as our family tradition but I want it to continue long after I am gone if the Lord tarries.
Let me know what some of your family times involve that make good memories for you. Give me some comments by clicking on the word comments and filling out a comment box. Thank you.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Delays Happen
Do Not Be Anxious About Anything
An old train on a branch line was puffing and creaking slowly through the countryside when suddenly it lurched to a stop. The only passenger in the three-car train rose quickly to his feet and hurried to find the conductor. "Why have we stopped?" he demanded. "I'm I a salesman and I have an appointment in less than an hour in the next town. Surely this old train can make it through a pasture!"
The conductor smiled, "Nothing to worry about, sir. Just a cow on the tracks. Gotta wait her out." The salesman returned to his seat, fuming and fidgeting until the train began to creep forward again about ten minutes later. It chugged along for a mile or two and then ground to a halt once again.
This time the conductor found the salesman. "Don't worry," he said. "We'll be on our way shortly. It's just a temporary delay." The exasperated salesman asked, "What now? Did we catch up to the cow again?"
What the salesman didn't know was that the schedule for this particular train had been made so as to allow for temporary delays and cows on the track! The salesman made his appointment, but he was worn to a frazzle by his own frustration and concern.
Allow for delays. You'll enjoy life's journey more.
As seen in Pastor Charles Kitner's "Thought for Today." Contact him at sonforu@verizon.net Source: God's Little Devotional Book, by Honor Books Publishing Staff, published by Honor Books (c) June 1995, ISBN: 1562920960, http://isbn.nu/1562920960
An old train on a branch line was puffing and creaking slowly through the countryside when suddenly it lurched to a stop. The only passenger in the three-car train rose quickly to his feet and hurried to find the conductor. "Why have we stopped?" he demanded. "I'm I a salesman and I have an appointment in less than an hour in the next town. Surely this old train can make it through a pasture!"
The conductor smiled, "Nothing to worry about, sir. Just a cow on the tracks. Gotta wait her out." The salesman returned to his seat, fuming and fidgeting until the train began to creep forward again about ten minutes later. It chugged along for a mile or two and then ground to a halt once again.
This time the conductor found the salesman. "Don't worry," he said. "We'll be on our way shortly. It's just a temporary delay." The exasperated salesman asked, "What now? Did we catch up to the cow again?"
What the salesman didn't know was that the schedule for this particular train had been made so as to allow for temporary delays and cows on the track! The salesman made his appointment, but he was worn to a frazzle by his own frustration and concern.
Allow for delays. You'll enjoy life's journey more.
As seen in Pastor Charles Kitner's "Thought for Today." Contact him at sonforu@verizon.net Source: God's Little Devotional Book, by Honor Books Publishing Staff, published by Honor Books (c) June 1995, ISBN: 1562920960, http://isbn.nu/1562920960
Classic Quotes for Contemporary Christians
Classic Quotes for Contemporary Christians
When is revival needed:
1. When there is a lack of brotherly love and Christian confidence.
2. When there are dissensions, jealousies, and evil speakings.
3. When there is a worldly spirit in the Church.
4. When the Church finds its members falling into gross and scandalous sins.
5. When there is a spirit of controversy in the Church or in the land.
6. When the wicked triumph over the churches and revile them.
7. When sinners are careless and hardhearted.
When a Revival is to be expected:
1. When the providence of God indicates a revival is at hand.
2. When the wickedness of the wicked grieves and humbles and distresses Christians.
3. When Christians have a spirit of prayer for revival.
4. When the attention and preaching and efforts of ministers are especially directed to revival and the conversion of sinners.
5. When Christians begin to confess their sins to one another.
6. Whenever Christians are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to carry it on.
7. When ministers and believers are willing to have God promote it by whatever instruments He pleases.
8. Whenever it is needed and is expected by God’s people.
Charles G. Finney, Revivals of Religion(Virginia Beach, Va. CBN Press 1978). 6-8, 1-17, 21-31.
When is revival needed:
1. When there is a lack of brotherly love and Christian confidence.
2. When there are dissensions, jealousies, and evil speakings.
3. When there is a worldly spirit in the Church.
4. When the Church finds its members falling into gross and scandalous sins.
5. When there is a spirit of controversy in the Church or in the land.
6. When the wicked triumph over the churches and revile them.
7. When sinners are careless and hardhearted.
When a Revival is to be expected:
1. When the providence of God indicates a revival is at hand.
2. When the wickedness of the wicked grieves and humbles and distresses Christians.
3. When Christians have a spirit of prayer for revival.
4. When the attention and preaching and efforts of ministers are especially directed to revival and the conversion of sinners.
5. When Christians begin to confess their sins to one another.
6. Whenever Christians are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to carry it on.
7. When ministers and believers are willing to have God promote it by whatever instruments He pleases.
8. Whenever it is needed and is expected by God’s people.
Charles G. Finney, Revivals of Religion(Virginia Beach, Va. CBN Press 1978). 6-8, 1-17, 21-31.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Quality of Life
So what makes the biggest difference in your quality of life? Outward circumstances? Inward qualities? Most often we buy into the myth that if our circumstances were better, then we would remain happy throughout life. But contentment and peace of mind are not really tied to outward things.
Sure, having more money, pleasure, or leisure would bring temporary and immediate gratification in our life. But lasting happiness and inner strength comes from something deeper.
A Clean Conscience - you can't be at peace with yourself when you are living with duplicity or guilt.
A Soul Free Of Bitterness - choosing to forgive someone or something lifts an enormous weight.
A Full Spirit - being connected with Christ and feeling in the flow of the Holy Spirit.
A Good Attitude - yes, you can choose this. And yes, your choice of attitude determines so much about your quality of life.
Words Of Faith + Blessing - what you say makes a difference. It reinforces your moment and others as well.
So look at the list. Which one do you lack today, if any? You will do so much for your quality of life if you deal with the one DIFFERENCE-MAKER DECISION that you can make today. May God bless you with an abundant life!
Thanks to Jeff Leake for this post.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Sure, having more money, pleasure, or leisure would bring temporary and immediate gratification in our life. But lasting happiness and inner strength comes from something deeper.
A Clean Conscience - you can't be at peace with yourself when you are living with duplicity or guilt.
A Soul Free Of Bitterness - choosing to forgive someone or something lifts an enormous weight.
A Full Spirit - being connected with Christ and feeling in the flow of the Holy Spirit.
A Good Attitude - yes, you can choose this. And yes, your choice of attitude determines so much about your quality of life.
Words Of Faith + Blessing - what you say makes a difference. It reinforces your moment and others as well.
So look at the list. Which one do you lack today, if any? You will do so much for your quality of life if you deal with the one DIFFERENCE-MAKER DECISION that you can make today. May God bless you with an abundant life!
Thanks to Jeff Leake for this post.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
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