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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
The last seven expressions of Jesus Christ from the cross.
Here are the last seven expressions of Jesus Christ on the Cross recorded in Scripture. His Seven Words of expression are so important to us even to this day.
THE FIRST WORD
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."
Gospel of Luke 23:34
THE SECOND WORD
"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Gospel of Luke 23:43
THE THIRD WORD
"Jesus said to his mother: "Woman, this is your son".
Then he said to the disciple: "This is your mother."
Gospel of John 19:26-27
THE FOURTH WORD
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34
THE FIFTH WORD
"I thirst"
Gospel of John 19:28
THE SIXTH WORD
When Jesus had received the wine, he said,
"It is finished";
and he bowed his head and handed over the spirit.
Gospel of John 19:30
THE SEVENTH WORD
Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit":
Gospel of Luke 23:46
Because He was obedient.
Romans 10:8 - 13 (NIV) 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.”
THE FIRST WORD
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."
Gospel of Luke 23:34
THE SECOND WORD
"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Gospel of Luke 23:43
THE THIRD WORD
"Jesus said to his mother: "Woman, this is your son".
Then he said to the disciple: "This is your mother."
Gospel of John 19:26-27
THE FOURTH WORD
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34
THE FIFTH WORD
"I thirst"
Gospel of John 19:28
THE SIXTH WORD
When Jesus had received the wine, he said,
"It is finished";
and he bowed his head and handed over the spirit.
Gospel of John 19:30
THE SEVENTH WORD
Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit":
Gospel of Luke 23:46
Because He was obedient.
Romans 10:8 - 13 (NIV) 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.”
The Cross And Crucifixion
About The Cross And Crucifixion
A medical doctor provides a physical description:
The cross is placed on the ground and the exhausted man is quickly thrown backwards with his shoulders against the wood. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of the wrist. He drives a heavy, square wrought iron nail through the wrist deep into the wood. Quickly, he moves to the other side and repeats the action, being careful not to pull the arms too tightly, but to allow some flex and movement.
The cross is then lifted into place. The left foot is pressed backward against the right foot, and with both feet extended, toes down, a nail is driven through the arch of each, leaving the knees flexed.
The victim is now crucified. As he slowly sags down with more weight on the nails in the wrists, excruciating fiery pain shoots along the fingers and up the arms to explode in the brain - the nails in the wrists are putting pressure on the median nerves. As he pushes himself upward to avoid this stretching torment, he places the full weight on the nail through his feet.
Again he feels the searing agony of the nail tearing through the nerves between the bones of his feet. As the arms fatigue, cramps sweep through his muscles, knotting them deep relentless, throbbing pain. With these cramps comes the inability to push himself upward to breathe. Air can be drawn into the lungs but not exhaled.
He fights to raise himself in order to get even one small breath. Finally, carbon dioxide builds up in the lungs and in the blood stream, and the cramps partially subside. Spasmodically, he is able to push himself upward to exhale and bring in life-giving oxygen. Hours of limitless pain, cycles of twisting, joint wrenching cramps, inter-mittent partial asphyxiation, searing pain as tissue is torn from his lacerated back as he moves up and down against rough timber.
Then another agony begins: a deep, crushing pain deep in the chest as the pericardium slowly fills with serum and begins to compress the heart. It is now almost over. The loss of tissue fluids has reached a critical level-the compressed heart is struggling to pump heavy, thick, sluggish blood into the tissues and the tortured lungs are making frantic effort to gasp in small gulps of air. He can feel the chill of death creeping through his tissues...Finally, he can allow his body to die...
All this the Bible records with the simple words, “and they crucified Him”, (Mark 15:24).
What wondrous love is this? Many people don’t know that pain and suffering our Lord, Jesus Christ went through for us...because of the brutality, crucifixion was given a sentence to only its worst offenders of the law. Thieves, murderers, and rapists would be the types of people who got crucified. Yet, here Jesus is being crucified between two hardened criminals...What did Jesus do? Did he murder anyone? Did he steal any-thing? The answer as we all know is NO!! Jesus did nothing to deserve this type of death, yet he went willing to die, in between 2 thieves, so that we might be saved. And there, in between the sinners, was our slain savior for our sins.
Phil 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obe-dient unto death, even the death of the cross.
By Author UNKNOWN to me
A medical doctor provides a physical description:
The cross is placed on the ground and the exhausted man is quickly thrown backwards with his shoulders against the wood. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of the wrist. He drives a heavy, square wrought iron nail through the wrist deep into the wood. Quickly, he moves to the other side and repeats the action, being careful not to pull the arms too tightly, but to allow some flex and movement.
The cross is then lifted into place. The left foot is pressed backward against the right foot, and with both feet extended, toes down, a nail is driven through the arch of each, leaving the knees flexed.
The victim is now crucified. As he slowly sags down with more weight on the nails in the wrists, excruciating fiery pain shoots along the fingers and up the arms to explode in the brain - the nails in the wrists are putting pressure on the median nerves. As he pushes himself upward to avoid this stretching torment, he places the full weight on the nail through his feet.
Again he feels the searing agony of the nail tearing through the nerves between the bones of his feet. As the arms fatigue, cramps sweep through his muscles, knotting them deep relentless, throbbing pain. With these cramps comes the inability to push himself upward to breathe. Air can be drawn into the lungs but not exhaled.
He fights to raise himself in order to get even one small breath. Finally, carbon dioxide builds up in the lungs and in the blood stream, and the cramps partially subside. Spasmodically, he is able to push himself upward to exhale and bring in life-giving oxygen. Hours of limitless pain, cycles of twisting, joint wrenching cramps, inter-mittent partial asphyxiation, searing pain as tissue is torn from his lacerated back as he moves up and down against rough timber.
Then another agony begins: a deep, crushing pain deep in the chest as the pericardium slowly fills with serum and begins to compress the heart. It is now almost over. The loss of tissue fluids has reached a critical level-the compressed heart is struggling to pump heavy, thick, sluggish blood into the tissues and the tortured lungs are making frantic effort to gasp in small gulps of air. He can feel the chill of death creeping through his tissues...Finally, he can allow his body to die...
All this the Bible records with the simple words, “and they crucified Him”, (Mark 15:24).
What wondrous love is this? Many people don’t know that pain and suffering our Lord, Jesus Christ went through for us...because of the brutality, crucifixion was given a sentence to only its worst offenders of the law. Thieves, murderers, and rapists would be the types of people who got crucified. Yet, here Jesus is being crucified between two hardened criminals...What did Jesus do? Did he murder anyone? Did he steal any-thing? The answer as we all know is NO!! Jesus did nothing to deserve this type of death, yet he went willing to die, in between 2 thieves, so that we might be saved. And there, in between the sinners, was our slain savior for our sins.
Phil 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obe-dient unto death, even the death of the cross.
By Author UNKNOWN to me
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Survey
Individual Survey and Poll
Dear Friend,
Please take a few short minutes to complete this survey and return it to the person who issued it to you.
1. Has anyone ever told you that God loves you and that He has a great plan for your life? oYes oNo
2. If today were your last day here on earth, do you know for sure, beyond a shadow of a doubt that you would go to Heaven? oYes oNo
3. If you answered, "yes" to question #2, is that because you are a good person and/or because you attend church regularly? oYes oNo
4. Have you ever heard that the Holy Bible reads, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." And "For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." And "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved?" oYes oNo
5. Did you know that you are a "whosoever"? oYes oNo
Here's a quick prayer for you: Lord, bless each person who reads this with long and healthy lives. Jesus, do a quick work in their heart and make Yourself so real to them. If they have never called upon Your name, I pray that they will do so right now.
If you would like to receive the gift that God has for you today, say this with your heart and your lips out loud:
Dear Lord Jesus, come into my heart. Forgive me of my sin. Set me free. Jesus, thank You that You died for me. I believe that God raised You from the dead. Fill me with the Holy Spirit, the peace of God, and the joy of the Lord. Give me a passion to reach the lost, a hunger for the things of God, and a holy boldness to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm saved. I'm born-again. I'm forgiven and I'm on my way to Heaven because I have Jesus in my heart. Thank You Jesus!
When you asked Jesus to come into your heart and to forgive you, He heard you and did so. All of your sins are now forgiven. Always remember to run to God and NOT from God because He loves you and has a great plan for your life. That's VERY good news.
6. Did you say the above prayer? oYes oNo
My Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ________________
Phone: ( ) ___________________________________
Name of person who issued you the survey: _______________________________
Thank you for completing this survey.
Dear Friend,
Please take a few short minutes to complete this survey and return it to the person who issued it to you.
1. Has anyone ever told you that God loves you and that He has a great plan for your life? oYes oNo
2. If today were your last day here on earth, do you know for sure, beyond a shadow of a doubt that you would go to Heaven? oYes oNo
3. If you answered, "yes" to question #2, is that because you are a good person and/or because you attend church regularly? oYes oNo
4. Have you ever heard that the Holy Bible reads, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." And "For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." And "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved?" oYes oNo
5. Did you know that you are a "whosoever"? oYes oNo
Here's a quick prayer for you: Lord, bless each person who reads this with long and healthy lives. Jesus, do a quick work in their heart and make Yourself so real to them. If they have never called upon Your name, I pray that they will do so right now.
If you would like to receive the gift that God has for you today, say this with your heart and your lips out loud:
Dear Lord Jesus, come into my heart. Forgive me of my sin. Set me free. Jesus, thank You that You died for me. I believe that God raised You from the dead. Fill me with the Holy Spirit, the peace of God, and the joy of the Lord. Give me a passion to reach the lost, a hunger for the things of God, and a holy boldness to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm saved. I'm born-again. I'm forgiven and I'm on my way to Heaven because I have Jesus in my heart. Thank You Jesus!
When you asked Jesus to come into your heart and to forgive you, He heard you and did so. All of your sins are now forgiven. Always remember to run to God and NOT from God because He loves you and has a great plan for your life. That's VERY good news.
6. Did you say the above prayer? oYes oNo
My Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ________________
Phone: ( ) ___________________________________
Name of person who issued you the survey: _______________________________
Thank you for completing this survey.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Walk as He Walked!
Walk as He Walked!
1 John 1:6-7(KJV)
6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
1 John 2:3-6(KJV)
3And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
4He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
5But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
6He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
If we are to walk as Jesus walked and be in fellowship with God and man then we must consider how He walked.
Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and He never did anything but what He saw the Father doing and He didn’t say anything except what He heard being said from the Father. Can you imagine yourself doing that?
In order for you to walk in the light as He is in the light you MUST be filled continuously with the Holy Spirit so much as to have the connection of the Holy Spirit both in you and around you. This way you will live and move and breathe and have your being in Him. This is how people will see Jesus in you. PS it will also bring persecution because you will walk in truth and the world cannot stand truth.
This is just a thought that I felt that I should share with you. Be blessed of the Lord in your day.
Pastor Kitner
1 John 1:6-7(KJV)
6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
1 John 2:3-6(KJV)
3And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
4He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
5But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
6He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
If we are to walk as Jesus walked and be in fellowship with God and man then we must consider how He walked.
Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and He never did anything but what He saw the Father doing and He didn’t say anything except what He heard being said from the Father. Can you imagine yourself doing that?
In order for you to walk in the light as He is in the light you MUST be filled continuously with the Holy Spirit so much as to have the connection of the Holy Spirit both in you and around you. This way you will live and move and breathe and have your being in Him. This is how people will see Jesus in you. PS it will also bring persecution because you will walk in truth and the world cannot stand truth.
This is just a thought that I felt that I should share with you. Be blessed of the Lord in your day.
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, April 14, 2011
On Earthquakes
NOTE: Many who read David Wilkerson's 1974 book "The Vision"
are amazed at just how much of it seems to have already come to
pass. But in the same book, Wilkerson also prophesied a huge
earthquake coming to the USA - seemingly after a major quake in
Japan. Below is the warning in his own words-
JAPAN & the COMING USA EARTHQUAKES
-by David Wilkerson. (1974).
The United States is going to experience in the not-too-distant
future the most tragic earthquakes in its history. One day soon
this nation will be reeling under the impact of the biggest news
story of modern times. It will be coverage of the biggest most
disastrous earthquake in history.
It will cause widespread panic and fear, Without a doubt, it will
become one of the most completely reported earthquakes ever.
Television networks will suspend all programming and carry all
day coverage.
Another earthquake , possibly in Japan may precede the one that
I see coming here. There is not the slightest doubt in my mind
about this forthcoming massive earthquake in our continent.
I am not at all convinced that this earthquake will take place in
California. In fact, I believe it is going to take place where it is
least expected. This terrible earthquake may happen in an area
that not known as an earthquake belt. It will be so high on the
Richter scale that it will trigger two other major earthquakes.
-Certainly food for prayer. Please comment on this prophecy of
"Earthquakes in the USA" at the website below-
http://www.johnthebaptisttv.com/
Blessings to you,
Pastor Kitner
are amazed at just how much of it seems to have already come to
pass. But in the same book, Wilkerson also prophesied a huge
earthquake coming to the USA - seemingly after a major quake in
Japan. Below is the warning in his own words-
JAPAN & the COMING USA EARTHQUAKES
-by David Wilkerson. (1974).
The United States is going to experience in the not-too-distant
future the most tragic earthquakes in its history. One day soon
this nation will be reeling under the impact of the biggest news
story of modern times. It will be coverage of the biggest most
disastrous earthquake in history.
It will cause widespread panic and fear, Without a doubt, it will
become one of the most completely reported earthquakes ever.
Television networks will suspend all programming and carry all
day coverage.
Another earthquake , possibly in Japan may precede the one that
I see coming here. There is not the slightest doubt in my mind
about this forthcoming massive earthquake in our continent.
I am not at all convinced that this earthquake will take place in
California. In fact, I believe it is going to take place where it is
least expected. This terrible earthquake may happen in an area
that not known as an earthquake belt. It will be so high on the
Richter scale that it will trigger two other major earthquakes.
-Certainly food for prayer. Please comment on this prophecy of
"Earthquakes in the USA" at the website below-
http://www.johnthebaptisttv.com/
Blessings to you,
Pastor Kitner
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Thinking Related to Values:
This is from John Maxwell's book "Thinking for a Change". I suggest that you get the book and read it from cover to cover. There are a lot of good principles on "thinking" given for your help.
When you think about something reflectively, ask the right questions.
Important questions that help you stay focused and keep you moving to improve on your life and actions.
Thinking Related to Values:
1. Personal Growth: What have I learned today that will help me grow?
How can I apply it to my life? When should I apply it?
2. Adding Value: To whom did I add value today? How do I know I added value to that person? Can I follow up and compound the positive benefit he or she received?
3. Teamwork: What did I do with someone else that made both of us better? Would the other person agree that it was a win/win? Can we do something else together to continue our mutual Success?
4. Leadership: Did I lead by example today? Did I lift my people and organization to a higher level? What did I do and how did I do it?
5.Physical Health: Did I exercise at my optimal heart rate for thirty-five minutes today? Have I exercised at least five times in the last seven days? Did I stay on my low fat diet today?
6. Personal Faith: Did I represent God well today? Did I practice the Golden Rule? Have I "walked the second mile" with someone?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
When you think about something reflectively, ask the right questions.
Important questions that help you stay focused and keep you moving to improve on your life and actions.
Thinking Related to Values:
1. Personal Growth: What have I learned today that will help me grow?
How can I apply it to my life? When should I apply it?
2. Adding Value: To whom did I add value today? How do I know I added value to that person? Can I follow up and compound the positive benefit he or she received?
3. Teamwork: What did I do with someone else that made both of us better? Would the other person agree that it was a win/win? Can we do something else together to continue our mutual Success?
4. Leadership: Did I lead by example today? Did I lift my people and organization to a higher level? What did I do and how did I do it?
5.Physical Health: Did I exercise at my optimal heart rate for thirty-five minutes today? Have I exercised at least five times in the last seven days? Did I stay on my low fat diet today?
6. Personal Faith: Did I represent God well today? Did I practice the Golden Rule? Have I "walked the second mile" with someone?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, April 7, 2011
All Things
2 Corinthians 5:17(KJV)
17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
All things are become new Stuck out in this passage of scripture and prompted me to see what is "NEW". The following is a look at some things that are new in a new life given to the Lord.
1. One becomes a new creature indeed. Washed in the blood of the Lamb and born of His Spirit.
2. You are under a new covenant - paid for by the body and blood of Jesus Christ in redemption - you have gone from ritual to reality. Hebrews 9:15
3.You are able to approach God in a new and living way. Hebrews 10:20
4. You have a new access to God yourself. You can draw near to God.
5. You have a new way to worship God - in spirit and in truth. John 4:24
6. You have a new heart - one of love and compassion. Romans 5:5
7. You can have a new mind as you submitt to God. Romans 12:1-2
8. You have a new and clear conscience. Hebrews 9:14
9. You can have a new song. Ephesians 5:18-20
10. You have a new ministry - one of reconcilliation 2Cor.5:18
11. You have a new light as Jesus Christ dwells within you. John 1:4
12. You have a new commandment - Love one another. John 13:34-35
13. You have new life. Romans 6:4 and need to walk in it.
14. You have newness of spirit. Romans 7:6
15. You have a new name. Revelation 2:17
16. You have a new destination. John 14:1-3
These are a few of things that are "new" if any man be in Christ. I hope this is a blessing and encouragement to all who read this.
Blessings to you.
Pastor Kitner 4-7-11
17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
All things are become new Stuck out in this passage of scripture and prompted me to see what is "NEW". The following is a look at some things that are new in a new life given to the Lord.
1. One becomes a new creature indeed. Washed in the blood of the Lamb and born of His Spirit.
2. You are under a new covenant - paid for by the body and blood of Jesus Christ in redemption - you have gone from ritual to reality. Hebrews 9:15
3.You are able to approach God in a new and living way. Hebrews 10:20
4. You have a new access to God yourself. You can draw near to God.
5. You have a new way to worship God - in spirit and in truth. John 4:24
6. You have a new heart - one of love and compassion. Romans 5:5
7. You can have a new mind as you submitt to God. Romans 12:1-2
8. You have a new and clear conscience. Hebrews 9:14
9. You can have a new song. Ephesians 5:18-20
10. You have a new ministry - one of reconcilliation 2Cor.5:18
11. You have a new light as Jesus Christ dwells within you. John 1:4
12. You have a new commandment - Love one another. John 13:34-35
13. You have new life. Romans 6:4 and need to walk in it.
14. You have newness of spirit. Romans 7:6
15. You have a new name. Revelation 2:17
16. You have a new destination. John 14:1-3
These are a few of things that are "new" if any man be in Christ. I hope this is a blessing and encouragement to all who read this.
Blessings to you.
Pastor Kitner 4-7-11
Friday, April 1, 2011
Great Testimony
Dr. Joel C. Hunter from Northland Church on Vimeo.
Be blessed and see what you can do where you are at.
Pastor Kitner
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