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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
For the New Year
Hold firmly to your faith (Hebrews 4:14)
Act justly and mercifully (Micah 6:8)
Pray with thanksgiving every day(1Thessalonians 5:17-18)
Praise God's name forever (Psalm 145:1)
Yeild your heart to the Lord (Joshua24:23)
Neglect not opportunities to do good (Galatians 6:10)
Examine yourselves daily (2 Cor 13:5)
Work fully for the Lord (1 Cor 15:58)
Yeild yourself to righteousness (Romans 6:11,16)
Endure trials patiently (Revelation 2:3)
Aim for Christian maturity (Hebrews 6:1)
Remember the deeds of the Lord (Psalm 77)
God Bles you in the New Year
Pastor Kitner
Act justly and mercifully (Micah 6:8)
Pray with thanksgiving every day(1Thessalonians 5:17-18)
Praise God's name forever (Psalm 145:1)
Yeild your heart to the Lord (Joshua24:23)
Neglect not opportunities to do good (Galatians 6:10)
Examine yourselves daily (2 Cor 13:5)
Work fully for the Lord (1 Cor 15:58)
Yeild yourself to righteousness (Romans 6:11,16)
Endure trials patiently (Revelation 2:3)
Aim for Christian maturity (Hebrews 6:1)
Remember the deeds of the Lord (Psalm 77)
God Bles you in the New Year
Pastor Kitner
The challenge is to take the “LID” off this year.
What is it that stands in between you and God in getting something done for the kingdom of God?
One Sunday we had a prophetess at the church speaking and she challenged the church to take the lid off at the church.
What hinders us personally to the point that we hinder the church and its overall mission and become the people that say we never did it that way before and go round the same circle that we have always gone in. After all if you always do what you have always done then you will always get what you have always gotten before.
The challenge is to take the “LID” off this year.
Lids are multifunctional. They keep things in and they keep things out of the pot etc. So as individuals and as a church we need to take the lid off. We also need to see what the lids are for us as individuals and as the church. I have a few that I will list here to help us identify the lids of our lives.
1. The lid of Limitation – with God all things are possible.
2. The lid of we can’t & we won’t – choices are up to us.
3. The lid of not changing or status quo – I like it this way.
4. The lid of religious works – legalism or works righteousness & self righteousness.
5. The lid of we never did it that way – unwilling to change – nothing new to be tried.
6. The lid of I like our “little church”.
7. The lid of our own individual comfort zones.
8. The lid of selfishness – I want it my way – I want my kingdom built & my needs met.
9. The lid of doubt and unbelief.
10. The lid of what I can or can’t do – it depends on what I have or don’t have etc.
11. The lid of I believe God can – but never I believe God will.
12. The lid of it’s the pastor’s job that’s what we pay him for. He is not a hireling.
13. The lid of prayerlessness – I don’t have time to pray.
14. The lid of unwillingness to be involved.
These are a few lids that I have identified that will hinder the work of the church and the life of individuals. So what happens when you take the lid off?
When the lid comes off several things are evident.
When the lid comes off there is:
1. Access to something more being put in.
2. Access to what’s inside and something being taken out.
3. There is an openness or even an emptiness.
4. The limitation of the lid is gone.
5. The aroma of what is inside fills the place. – a sweet smelling savor or a stench?
6. When the lid comes off then God can fill us as individuals or the church with Himself.
Be Blessed
Pasator Kitner
One Sunday we had a prophetess at the church speaking and she challenged the church to take the lid off at the church.
What hinders us personally to the point that we hinder the church and its overall mission and become the people that say we never did it that way before and go round the same circle that we have always gone in. After all if you always do what you have always done then you will always get what you have always gotten before.
The challenge is to take the “LID” off this year.
Lids are multifunctional. They keep things in and they keep things out of the pot etc. So as individuals and as a church we need to take the lid off. We also need to see what the lids are for us as individuals and as the church. I have a few that I will list here to help us identify the lids of our lives.
1. The lid of Limitation – with God all things are possible.
2. The lid of we can’t & we won’t – choices are up to us.
3. The lid of not changing or status quo – I like it this way.
4. The lid of religious works – legalism or works righteousness & self righteousness.
5. The lid of we never did it that way – unwilling to change – nothing new to be tried.
6. The lid of I like our “little church”.
7. The lid of our own individual comfort zones.
8. The lid of selfishness – I want it my way – I want my kingdom built & my needs met.
9. The lid of doubt and unbelief.
10. The lid of what I can or can’t do – it depends on what I have or don’t have etc.
11. The lid of I believe God can – but never I believe God will.
12. The lid of it’s the pastor’s job that’s what we pay him for. He is not a hireling.
13. The lid of prayerlessness – I don’t have time to pray.
14. The lid of unwillingness to be involved.
These are a few lids that I have identified that will hinder the work of the church and the life of individuals. So what happens when you take the lid off?
When the lid comes off several things are evident.
When the lid comes off there is:
1. Access to something more being put in.
2. Access to what’s inside and something being taken out.
3. There is an openness or even an emptiness.
4. The limitation of the lid is gone.
5. The aroma of what is inside fills the place. – a sweet smelling savor or a stench?
6. When the lid comes off then God can fill us as individuals or the church with Himself.
Be Blessed
Pasator Kitner
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
New Year's Challenge!
New Year's Challenge!
Jesus restated a portion from Isaiah that the Father's house is to be a house of prayer. In many, many places in the Word of God prayer is shown as being a vital part of a believer's life. So I have challenged our folks to a time of both prayer and fasting as we approach this new year.
I know that if we will seek Him with our whole hearts He will be found of us. The question then is not the availability of God but the status of our hearts. Those that hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled... When a thirsty man comes to a fountain he holds his cup in the upright position. So as the New Year approaches come to the fountain expecting to get the water of life poured in you hand held upright cup.
January 10 to the 15 every evening at 7 PM I have asked as many as can come to come for corporate prayer. This is for the life of the individuals and also the life of the church in the coming year. His promise is to direct trusting people in the right paths of their life.
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.
I have also challenged the folks to fast and pray...put the body under..press in with God...hear what the Spirit is saying to the church... This is a critical moment for this body, both corporately and as individuals. So this week of prayer will set the course of both for this year that lies ahead.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Jesus restated a portion from Isaiah that the Father's house is to be a house of prayer. In many, many places in the Word of God prayer is shown as being a vital part of a believer's life. So I have challenged our folks to a time of both prayer and fasting as we approach this new year.
I know that if we will seek Him with our whole hearts He will be found of us. The question then is not the availability of God but the status of our hearts. Those that hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled... When a thirsty man comes to a fountain he holds his cup in the upright position. So as the New Year approaches come to the fountain expecting to get the water of life poured in you hand held upright cup.
January 10 to the 15 every evening at 7 PM I have asked as many as can come to come for corporate prayer. This is for the life of the individuals and also the life of the church in the coming year. His promise is to direct trusting people in the right paths of their life.
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.
I have also challenged the folks to fast and pray...put the body under..press in with God...hear what the Spirit is saying to the church... This is a critical moment for this body, both corporately and as individuals. So this week of prayer will set the course of both for this year that lies ahead.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
That I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:1-16(KJV)
1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
2Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
3For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
4Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:
5Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
6Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
7But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
12Not 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.
13Brethren, 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,
14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
15Let 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.
16Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
He will be found of us when we seek Him with our whole hearts. You were saved for His own purpose so nothing else in your life will make sense until you aprehend that for which you have been apprehended.
Blessings on Ya as you seek God in the begining of this new year coming up.
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.
Pastor Kitner
1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
2Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
3For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
4Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:
5Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
6Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
7But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
12Not 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.
13Brethren, 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,
14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
15Let 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.
16Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
He will be found of us when we seek Him with our whole hearts. You were saved for His own purpose so nothing else in your life will make sense until you aprehend that for which you have been apprehended.
Blessings on Ya as you seek God in the begining of this new year coming up.
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.
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas
We Wish You a Merry•**•. .•**• Christmas•**•. .•**•We Wish You a Merry •**•. .•**•Christmas We Wish You A Merry •**•. .•**•Christmas •**•. .•**•...And A Happy New Year!•**•. .•**•...
God gave His best for us for Christmas. What will you give Jesus now on His birthday?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
God gave His best for us for Christmas. What will you give Jesus now on His birthday?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Christmas Truce by Ron White
It was referred to as the war to end all wars. Yet, two decades after World War I, the world found itself once again entrenched in a global battle. Why was the first world war referred to as the “war to end all wars”? It earned this name because it was believed that with all the modern weapons of war, no nation would dare attack another for the sure bloodshed that would follow. The destruction of the first world war was horrific, with more than 10 million giving their lives in the name of their country.
In the midst of this brutality, death and destruction, one of the most peculiar sights in human history evolved on a Christmas night in 1914. It was a sight rarer than watching a Texas baseball team in the World Series. On this incredible night almost a century ago, soldiers on the western front did the unthinkable. Only days, and perhaps hours, before, these men had found themselves frozen to the bone in the cold rain and mud. The sound of mortars still rang in their ears. The sight of their brothers in arms falling to the ground from a volley of bullets was still fresh in their minds. Yet, something remarkable was about to take place on this Christmas Eve.
It was a truce in the fighting initiated by the low-ranking men selected to do the fighting and dying. By all accounts, this Christmas truce was not started by the British. It was, in fact, a result of the actions of the Germans. Yes, the country that it had become easy to vilify during this time period because of their horrific leaders and government policies was, in fact, a nation of people with hearts like you and I. These German soldiers lobbed a chocolate cake into the trenches of the British. Imagine that; you are used to seeing grenades land in your trench, and instead the enemy has lobbed a chocolate cake with a request for an hour truce. The truce was for a birthday party for their captain. The truce was granted.
As a soldier in this war, it was comforting to know that your enemy was in the same miserable conditions that you were—the cold, the mud and the stench of death. Remarkably, it was in these conditions that a truce was born, and soon Christmas carols burst out from the trenches of the Germans—once again, an olive branch. The British were at first reluctant, and rightfully so. This was war, and any trick is fair game in war. Although, it was recognized for what it was. Men with hearts, moms, dads, children, hobbies, girlfriends, wives and compassion were overcome with that compassion on the anniversary of the greatest sacrifice in the history of mankind. It was Christmas and the anniversary of the birth of a man who laid down his life for others, and the Germans were overcome with this spirit.
That Christmas Eve, soldiers who had been engaged in the war referred to as “the war to end all wars,” because of this brutality, tossed their weapons of destruction aside and embraced, sang Christmas songs and even wandered the battlefield, playing soccer with each other and sharing cigarettes. It has been said that hundreds—and as many as thousands—participated in this most magical holiday truce.
There is something about this time of year that you can’t pinpoint. It is something that you can’t put your finger on. It is a spirit that is in the air. It is a spirit that begs you to forget differences, to embrace those you love and even those you don’t. It challenges you to give until you can’t give anymore. Sometimes the cloud of challenges in life can spur a person to brush aside the undeniable feelings that are in the air at Christmas. Too often, the pressures of life can convince you the spirit of joy and giving that you are sensing is nothing more than a coincidence of the time of year. In 1914, a handful of low-ranking German soldiers knew that what they felt in their hearts about Christmas was true.
These men did not brush aside the impromptu feelings of peace and love for their fellow man. Instead, they lobbed a chocolate cake and a note of truce. I encourage you to allow yourself to be overcome this Christmas with the same spirit that took these soldiers captive almost a century ago. You may feel you are entrenched in some kind of your own personal battle. If so, allow yourself to be overwhelmed with the spirit of giving and joy, and toss a chocolate cake out there. You just might be surprised at the outcome.
—Ron White
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See No. 4 for complete details below or click here now to shop!
Reproduced with permission from the Ron White Newsletter. To subscribe to Ron White's Newsletter, go to www.Memory in a Month.com Copyright 2009 All rights reserved worldwide.
It was referred to as the war to end all wars. Yet, two decades after World War I, the world found itself once again entrenched in a global battle. Why was the first world war referred to as the “war to end all wars”? It earned this name because it was believed that with all the modern weapons of war, no nation would dare attack another for the sure bloodshed that would follow. The destruction of the first world war was horrific, with more than 10 million giving their lives in the name of their country.
In the midst of this brutality, death and destruction, one of the most peculiar sights in human history evolved on a Christmas night in 1914. It was a sight rarer than watching a Texas baseball team in the World Series. On this incredible night almost a century ago, soldiers on the western front did the unthinkable. Only days, and perhaps hours, before, these men had found themselves frozen to the bone in the cold rain and mud. The sound of mortars still rang in their ears. The sight of their brothers in arms falling to the ground from a volley of bullets was still fresh in their minds. Yet, something remarkable was about to take place on this Christmas Eve.
It was a truce in the fighting initiated by the low-ranking men selected to do the fighting and dying. By all accounts, this Christmas truce was not started by the British. It was, in fact, a result of the actions of the Germans. Yes, the country that it had become easy to vilify during this time period because of their horrific leaders and government policies was, in fact, a nation of people with hearts like you and I. These German soldiers lobbed a chocolate cake into the trenches of the British. Imagine that; you are used to seeing grenades land in your trench, and instead the enemy has lobbed a chocolate cake with a request for an hour truce. The truce was for a birthday party for their captain. The truce was granted.
As a soldier in this war, it was comforting to know that your enemy was in the same miserable conditions that you were—the cold, the mud and the stench of death. Remarkably, it was in these conditions that a truce was born, and soon Christmas carols burst out from the trenches of the Germans—once again, an olive branch. The British were at first reluctant, and rightfully so. This was war, and any trick is fair game in war. Although, it was recognized for what it was. Men with hearts, moms, dads, children, hobbies, girlfriends, wives and compassion were overcome with that compassion on the anniversary of the greatest sacrifice in the history of mankind. It was Christmas and the anniversary of the birth of a man who laid down his life for others, and the Germans were overcome with this spirit.
That Christmas Eve, soldiers who had been engaged in the war referred to as “the war to end all wars,” because of this brutality, tossed their weapons of destruction aside and embraced, sang Christmas songs and even wandered the battlefield, playing soccer with each other and sharing cigarettes. It has been said that hundreds—and as many as thousands—participated in this most magical holiday truce.
There is something about this time of year that you can’t pinpoint. It is something that you can’t put your finger on. It is a spirit that is in the air. It is a spirit that begs you to forget differences, to embrace those you love and even those you don’t. It challenges you to give until you can’t give anymore. Sometimes the cloud of challenges in life can spur a person to brush aside the undeniable feelings that are in the air at Christmas. Too often, the pressures of life can convince you the spirit of joy and giving that you are sensing is nothing more than a coincidence of the time of year. In 1914, a handful of low-ranking German soldiers knew that what they felt in their hearts about Christmas was true.
These men did not brush aside the impromptu feelings of peace and love for their fellow man. Instead, they lobbed a chocolate cake and a note of truce. I encourage you to allow yourself to be overcome this Christmas with the same spirit that took these soldiers captive almost a century ago. You may feel you are entrenched in some kind of your own personal battle. If so, allow yourself to be overwhelmed with the spirit of giving and joy, and toss a chocolate cake out there. You just might be surprised at the outcome.
—Ron White
Pick up Ron White’s best-selling Memory in a Month as a quick and convenient MP3 download and SAVE an additional 20% when you use the limited-time code: DIGITAL09.
See No. 4 for complete details below or click here now to shop!
Reproduced with permission from the Ron White Newsletter. To subscribe to Ron White's Newsletter, go to www.Memory in a Month.com Copyright 2009 All rights reserved worldwide.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
What are the popular song titles? - answers below now
These are the names of well known Christmas songs, rewritten in PC (pretty convoluted). If you like puzzles, try to decipher them. If not, just get a chuckle from matching up the translations!
Example: Heavenly beings at extreme altitudes my associates and I perceived auditory stimulus emanating from.
Translation: "Angels we have heard on high"
1. Sir Lancelot with severe laryngitis
2. Boulder of the tinkling metal spheres
3. Vehicular homicide was committed on Dad's mom by a precipitous darling
4. Wanted in late December: top forward incisors
5. The apartment of two psychiatrists
6. The lad is a diminutive percussionist
7. I exclaim, a member of the round table with missing areas
8. Decorate the entryways
9. Cup shaped instruments fashioned of a whitish metallic element
10. Oh small Israel urban center
11. Far off in a hay bin
12. Kong, Lear, and Nat Cole ...that's us!
13. Duodecimal enumeration of the passage of the yuletide season
14. Leave and broadcast from an elevation
15. Our fervent hope is that you thoroughly enjoy your yuletide season
16. Listen, the winged heavenly messengers are proclaiming tunefully
17. As the guardians of the woolly animals protected their charges in the dark hours
18. I beheld a trio of nautical vessels moving in this direction
19. Jubilation to the entire terrestrial globe
20. Do you perceive the same vibrations which stimulate my auditory sense organ?
21. A joyful song of reverence relative to hollow metallic vessels which vibrate and bring forth a ringing sound when struck
22. Parent was observed osculating a red coated unshaven teamster
23. May the Deity bestow an absence of fatigue to mild male humans
24. Rose colored uncouth dolf is aware of the nature of precipitation, darling. (Tricky)
Have fun translating these to their popular titles.
Pastor Kitner
Merry Christmas
I'LL SHOW THE ANSWERS LATER. See the translations below........>
Translations: of Christmas Songs
1. Silent Night
2. Jingle Bell Rock
3. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
4. All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth
5. Nutcracker Suite
6. The Little Drummer Boy
7. Oh, Holy Night
8. Deck the Halls
9. Silver Bells
10. O Little Town of Bethlehem
11. Away in a Manger
12. We Three Kings
13. 12 Days of Christmas
14. Go Tell It On the Mountain
15. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
16. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
17. As Shepherds Watched Theit Flocks By Night
18. I Saw 3 Ships on Christmas Day
19. Joy to the World
20. Do You Hear What I Hear
21. The Bells of Christmas Are Ringing
22. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
23. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
24. Rudolph (rude) the Red Nosed Reindeer (knows rain, dear)
Example: Heavenly beings at extreme altitudes my associates and I perceived auditory stimulus emanating from.
Translation: "Angels we have heard on high"
1. Sir Lancelot with severe laryngitis
2. Boulder of the tinkling metal spheres
3. Vehicular homicide was committed on Dad's mom by a precipitous darling
4. Wanted in late December: top forward incisors
5. The apartment of two psychiatrists
6. The lad is a diminutive percussionist
7. I exclaim, a member of the round table with missing areas
8. Decorate the entryways
9. Cup shaped instruments fashioned of a whitish metallic element
10. Oh small Israel urban center
11. Far off in a hay bin
12. Kong, Lear, and Nat Cole ...that's us!
13. Duodecimal enumeration of the passage of the yuletide season
14. Leave and broadcast from an elevation
15. Our fervent hope is that you thoroughly enjoy your yuletide season
16. Listen, the winged heavenly messengers are proclaiming tunefully
17. As the guardians of the woolly animals protected their charges in the dark hours
18. I beheld a trio of nautical vessels moving in this direction
19. Jubilation to the entire terrestrial globe
20. Do you perceive the same vibrations which stimulate my auditory sense organ?
21. A joyful song of reverence relative to hollow metallic vessels which vibrate and bring forth a ringing sound when struck
22. Parent was observed osculating a red coated unshaven teamster
23. May the Deity bestow an absence of fatigue to mild male humans
24. Rose colored uncouth dolf is aware of the nature of precipitation, darling. (Tricky)
Have fun translating these to their popular titles.
Pastor Kitner
Merry Christmas
I'LL SHOW THE ANSWERS LATER. See the translations below........>
Translations: of Christmas Songs
1. Silent Night
2. Jingle Bell Rock
3. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
4. All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth
5. Nutcracker Suite
6. The Little Drummer Boy
7. Oh, Holy Night
8. Deck the Halls
9. Silver Bells
10. O Little Town of Bethlehem
11. Away in a Manger
12. We Three Kings
13. 12 Days of Christmas
14. Go Tell It On the Mountain
15. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
16. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
17. As Shepherds Watched Theit Flocks By Night
18. I Saw 3 Ships on Christmas Day
19. Joy to the World
20. Do You Hear What I Hear
21. The Bells of Christmas Are Ringing
22. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
23. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
24. Rudolph (rude) the Red Nosed Reindeer (knows rain, dear)
Monday, December 21, 2009
The Sound of Potential
This is an awesome video clip. Watch and bless the Lord.
Blessings On Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Blessings On Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Friday, December 18, 2009
A Forever Gift
Proverbs 18:24(KJV)
A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
At this time of the year we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ the Lord. He truly is the friend that sticks closer than a brother.
For the joy that was set before Him He endured the cross. That joy is in part you and I as we have come to God through Jesus Christ.
We were created for His pleasure and His purpose so in this Christmas season let us give joy to the Lord. Worship Him in Spirit and in truth..proclaim Jesus as Lord to the world so they can decide to follow Him.
Receive God's best gift - it is a forever gift.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
At this time of the year we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ the Lord. He truly is the friend that sticks closer than a brother.
For the joy that was set before Him He endured the cross. That joy is in part you and I as we have come to God through Jesus Christ.
We were created for His pleasure and His purpose so in this Christmas season let us give joy to the Lord. Worship Him in Spirit and in truth..proclaim Jesus as Lord to the world so they can decide to follow Him.
Receive God's best gift - it is a forever gift.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Has the Day Star Risen in Your Heart?
16For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
The Bible is the progressive Word of God that continuously takes us into what was, what is and what is to come.
Christmas is a reminder of the marvelous light we have been given in Christ Jesus our Lord. Is the Day Star risen in your heart today? Have you received God's marvelous gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ? If not, why not? Make this the first true Christmas of your life and receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and have the Day Star risen in you.
John 1:12-13(KJV)
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
The Bible is the progressive Word of God that continuously takes us into what was, what is and what is to come.
Christmas is a reminder of the marvelous light we have been given in Christ Jesus our Lord. Is the Day Star risen in your heart today? Have you received God's marvelous gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ? If not, why not? Make this the first true Christmas of your life and receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and have the Day Star risen in you.
John 1:12-13(KJV)
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
America Take five to Pray
We have begun to do a study in the book of Acts at this time on wednesday evenings. We had spent 6 weeks on Acts 1:5 and Acts 1:8 looking into all that is concerned in the receiving of power after that the holy Spirit comes upon us.
In the book of Acts one finds that the church began in prayer as the 120 waited on the promise of the Father. They were in one place in one accord. They had one heart and one mind and that was to seek God and wait until He endued them with the power that Jesus told them not to leave Jerusalem without.
Question: If the church began in prayer and Jesus declared that the Father's house was to be a house of prayer, how then shall it continue to walk in the same power that it began in? My logical thought here is to say that it should continue in more prayer than I have seen thus far in the church.
Prayer is where the power is released to the church. Prayer is where the Holy Spirit is invited to release the things of Jesus to the church and bring the kingdom of God to the earth. Jesus said that this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness and then the end shall come. That happens as the power of God is released through the church and they are a witness unto Jesus Christ in all the earth.
Wednesday evenings will be a time of prayer here at First Assembly of God so the power of God will be released into the lives of people as they come to church here.
Prayer time should draw people that are serious about serving God and people with problems, so people will be saved and the Lord's will be done on the earth as it is in Heaven.
God bless and we hope to see you on both Wednesday and Sunday as we gather together in The Name of The Lord.
I personally invite you to come. I invite you also to go to the following web site and sign up at Join the Reveloution to pray in one accord for America. America Take five to Pray (click on the title)
The author of the book America Take Five to Pray is a member of the church here at Blairsville Pa. and Michele Vento is available to come and help your church group get into prayer for this nation of America. You know we need to come together in agreement for the nation as a whole and for the people as individuals. Also we must pray for the leadership of the country as well according to the scriptures. Call the church today and make arrangements for her to come to your ministry group.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
PS As we approach the New Year we are going to set aside at least a week for prayer and fasting starting January 10,2010 through January 16, 2010. This is seeking God for direction as individuals and as a church body for the coming year. We need to come to the one who directs our steps seeking Him for revelation of His direction and will for our lives in the coming year.
In the book of Acts one finds that the church began in prayer as the 120 waited on the promise of the Father. They were in one place in one accord. They had one heart and one mind and that was to seek God and wait until He endued them with the power that Jesus told them not to leave Jerusalem without.
Question: If the church began in prayer and Jesus declared that the Father's house was to be a house of prayer, how then shall it continue to walk in the same power that it began in? My logical thought here is to say that it should continue in more prayer than I have seen thus far in the church.
Prayer is where the power is released to the church. Prayer is where the Holy Spirit is invited to release the things of Jesus to the church and bring the kingdom of God to the earth. Jesus said that this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness and then the end shall come. That happens as the power of God is released through the church and they are a witness unto Jesus Christ in all the earth.
Wednesday evenings will be a time of prayer here at First Assembly of God so the power of God will be released into the lives of people as they come to church here.
Prayer time should draw people that are serious about serving God and people with problems, so people will be saved and the Lord's will be done on the earth as it is in Heaven.
God bless and we hope to see you on both Wednesday and Sunday as we gather together in The Name of The Lord.
I personally invite you to come. I invite you also to go to the following web site and sign up at Join the Reveloution to pray in one accord for America. America Take five to Pray (click on the title)
The author of the book America Take Five to Pray is a member of the church here at Blairsville Pa. and Michele Vento is available to come and help your church group get into prayer for this nation of America. You know we need to come together in agreement for the nation as a whole and for the people as individuals. Also we must pray for the leadership of the country as well according to the scriptures. Call the church today and make arrangements for her to come to your ministry group.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
PS As we approach the New Year we are going to set aside at least a week for prayer and fasting starting January 10,2010 through January 16, 2010. This is seeking God for direction as individuals and as a church body for the coming year. We need to come to the one who directs our steps seeking Him for revelation of His direction and will for our lives in the coming year.
BUT NOT
"Gossip" is what is said behind your back, but not to your face; "flattery" to your face, but not behind your back.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Think about this: Adam is the reason that Christmas had to be.....
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Think about this: Adam is the reason that Christmas had to be.....
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
How To Get A Vision From God
How To Get A Vision From God?
James Morocco taught at the Leadership Conference in Gettysburg on why God chooses to work through vision. One of the aspects of what he taught was HOW TO GET A VISION FROM GOD.
1. A Burden - Nehemiah's vision was birthed by seeing the problem (the city of Jerusalem was destroyed and the walls were broken down). When Nehemiah looked at the problem God's people were facing, he felt the burden of the Lord.
2. A Challenge - It wasn't until David had to face Goliath, that David became David. That challenge was his defining moment. Out of the challenge, David's life message and true vision was established.
3. A Prophetic Word - Paul received a prophetic 'word' about the calling he had to reach the Gentiles. He was called prophetically to leave the church in Antioch and plant churches throughout Asia.
4. A Personal Experience - one way that this works is that you have an opportunity to personally experience something that imprints upon you a vision of what is possible. The disciples had experience the miracle working ministry of Jesus. It was easier for them to see the vision for that in their own lives.
5. A Contagious Experience - getting around a person of vision can rub off on you. There is an infectious affect that can be imparted when we get around someone passion and success.
God always begins his work with vision. God speaks. God acts. God speaks again. This is the cycle of how he operates in the world. He wants to speak to us and give us a vision of what He wants to do.
True vision is the work of the Holy Spirit. It's not something that we can just come up with on our own. There must be a work of the Spirit in us where the Holy Spirit births a picture of what He is about to do on the earth and in the sphere of our influence.
This kind of Holy Spirit vision is birthed only as we take the time to seek the Lord. There also is a powerful dynamic released when we have people agree with us and pray over us for the vision that we long for to be released.
Thanks to Jeff Leake's post
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
James Morocco taught at the Leadership Conference in Gettysburg on why God chooses to work through vision. One of the aspects of what he taught was HOW TO GET A VISION FROM GOD.
1. A Burden - Nehemiah's vision was birthed by seeing the problem (the city of Jerusalem was destroyed and the walls were broken down). When Nehemiah looked at the problem God's people were facing, he felt the burden of the Lord.
2. A Challenge - It wasn't until David had to face Goliath, that David became David. That challenge was his defining moment. Out of the challenge, David's life message and true vision was established.
3. A Prophetic Word - Paul received a prophetic 'word' about the calling he had to reach the Gentiles. He was called prophetically to leave the church in Antioch and plant churches throughout Asia.
4. A Personal Experience - one way that this works is that you have an opportunity to personally experience something that imprints upon you a vision of what is possible. The disciples had experience the miracle working ministry of Jesus. It was easier for them to see the vision for that in their own lives.
5. A Contagious Experience - getting around a person of vision can rub off on you. There is an infectious affect that can be imparted when we get around someone passion and success.
God always begins his work with vision. God speaks. God acts. God speaks again. This is the cycle of how he operates in the world. He wants to speak to us and give us a vision of what He wants to do.
True vision is the work of the Holy Spirit. It's not something that we can just come up with on our own. There must be a work of the Spirit in us where the Holy Spirit births a picture of what He is about to do on the earth and in the sphere of our influence.
This kind of Holy Spirit vision is birthed only as we take the time to seek the Lord. There also is a powerful dynamic released when we have people agree with us and pray over us for the vision that we long for to be released.
Thanks to Jeff Leake's post
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Monday, December 7, 2009
In the West, Christmas has become a symbol of excess - clk here
Daniel W. Kerr was the primary author of the 1916 Statement of Fundamental Truths. One of the early parsonages he and his family lived in was actually an abandoned log chicken house that Kerr made into living quarters. One Christmas, his two children each received one penny in their stockings. And for Christmas dinner — they boiled potatoes. With our material prosperity, we sometimes forget that many go without. When God does provide for our needs, but not our wants, do we express gratitude or do we grumble?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, December 3, 2009
“Not called!” did you say?
“Not called!” did you say? “Not heard the call,” I think you should say. Put your ear down to the Bible, and hear Him bid you go and pull sinners out of the fire of sin. Put your ear down to the burdened, agonized heart of humanity, and listen to its pitiful wail for help. Go stand by the gates of hell, and hear the damned entreat you to go to their father’s house and bid their brothers and sisters and servants and masters not to come there. Then look Christ in the face — whose mercy you have professed to obey — and tell Him whether you will join heart and soul and body and circumstances in the march to publish His mercy to the world. - William Booth,Founder of the Salvation Army
Can you hear Him Now?
Pastor Kitner
Can you hear Him Now?
Pastor Kitner
Bishop rips beloved carols as `nonsense' Click Here
Bishop rips beloved carols as `nonsense'
by Al Webb
Religion News Service
LONDON (RNS) A leading Church of England bishop has slammed a number of the world's favorite Christmas carols, saying some have "nonsense" words that are embarrassing and others reek of "Victorian behavior control."
What do you think about what the Bishop said? Read the full article by clicking on the title.
Pastor Kitner
by Al Webb
Religion News Service
LONDON (RNS) A leading Church of England bishop has slammed a number of the world's favorite Christmas carols, saying some have "nonsense" words that are embarrassing and others reek of "Victorian behavior control."
What do you think about what the Bishop said? Read the full article by clicking on the title.
Pastor Kitner
THE WELSH REVIVAL OF 1904-05
THE WELSH REVIVAL OF 1904-05 - Oliver W. Price
During the spring of 1904 a young Welshman named Evan Roberts was repeatedly awakened at 1:00 a.m. He met with God until 5:00 a.m. The Welsh revival followed. Churches were packed for prayer meetings. In a prayer meeting for young people, Pastor Joseph Jenkins asked for testimonies. A young girl named Florrie Evans, who had only been a believer a few days, rose and with a trembling voice said simply, "I love Jesus with all my heart." The other young people's hearts were melted. A powerful spiritual awakening that brought 100,000 people to Christ was under way.
On November 7th, 1904 Moraih Chapel was filled to capacity for a prayer meeting that lasted until 3:00 a.m. Soul winning spread through the coalmines. Profane swearing stopped. Even the miners' horses were puzzled when their masters stopped cursing. Orders to the Bible Society "for Scriptures from Wales during November and December, were over three times the amount for the corresponding months of 1903..." The Times said this resulted from the Welsh revival, adding that this demand showed no sign of falling off.
"The mighty and unseen breath of the Spirit was doing in a month more than centuries of legislation could accomplish" the pastor of Saint John's-Wood Presbyterian Church declared on Sunday, January 1st, 1905 according to the London Times.The Welsh revival "had a great effect" in healing spiritual carelessness among Christians and "the growing bitterness which has accentuated our unhappy divisions", the Bishop of Bangor declared on January 2nd, 1905. He called "congregations to meet together often for united prayer."
During the spring of 1904 a young Welshman named Evan Roberts was repeatedly awakened at 1:00 a.m. He met with God until 5:00 a.m. The Welsh revival followed. Churches were packed for prayer meetings. In a prayer meeting for young people, Pastor Joseph Jenkins asked for testimonies. A young girl named Florrie Evans, who had only been a believer a few days, rose and with a trembling voice said simply, "I love Jesus with all my heart." The other young people's hearts were melted. A powerful spiritual awakening that brought 100,000 people to Christ was under way.
On November 7th, 1904 Moraih Chapel was filled to capacity for a prayer meeting that lasted until 3:00 a.m. Soul winning spread through the coalmines. Profane swearing stopped. Even the miners' horses were puzzled when their masters stopped cursing. Orders to the Bible Society "for Scriptures from Wales during November and December, were over three times the amount for the corresponding months of 1903..." The Times said this resulted from the Welsh revival, adding that this demand showed no sign of falling off.
"The mighty and unseen breath of the Spirit was doing in a month more than centuries of legislation could accomplish" the pastor of Saint John's-Wood Presbyterian Church declared on Sunday, January 1st, 1905 according to the London Times.The Welsh revival "had a great effect" in healing spiritual carelessness among Christians and "the growing bitterness which has accentuated our unhappy divisions", the Bishop of Bangor declared on January 2nd, 1905. He called "congregations to meet together often for united prayer."
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Do you long to see God move like that in our day?
Do you long to see God move like that in our day? What if, one hundred years later, God so moved in our nation that hundreds of thousands of people, even millions, flooded the churches? If so, remember there is never great, widespread revival without personal revival. Do you seek a personal, deep, Spirit-led movement of God in your life? Then consider these aspects of personal revival taught by Evan Roberts, known as the Four Points:
1. You must put away any unconfessed sin.
2. You must put away any doubtful habit.
3. You must obey the Holy Spirit promptly.
4. You must confess Christ publicly.
May God raise up a generation of people with this passion.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
1. You must put away any unconfessed sin.
2. You must put away any doubtful habit.
3. You must obey the Holy Spirit promptly.
4. You must confess Christ publicly.
May God raise up a generation of people with this passion.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
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