The Word and The Spirit

Genesis 1:2-3 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. When God inspired the Word to be written, He prioritized.  He inspired the writers and the organizersContinue reading “The Word and The Spirit”

Immersed In Worship By: Pastor Johnny Layton

Worship is defined as to honor, love, to adore or venerate.  The modern word comes from the Old English words weorth (worth) and scipe (shape or quality).  So put together worship means “the quality of worth”.  So when you worship, what quality of worth do you place on God?  Your worship will reflect how muchContinue reading “Immersed In Worship By: Pastor Johnny Layton”

The Throne of God

The Scriptures repeatedly refer to the Throne of God.  Hebrews has the most wonderful promise for believers – “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). Today, as a believer in Jesus, you have accessible to you,Continue reading “The Throne of God”

Church – OUT OF THE BOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, if you’re like me (BR), the word “church” creates certain images.  The very, very first image it creates for me is when I was 7-8 years old, we had a home-coming meeting in Tennessee.  I still remember the outdoor, open air area and tables where massive amounts of food was served.  I remember theContinue reading “Church – OUT OF THE BOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Get Closer

James 4:8a, what can I say about this wonderful promise that jumped out at me today?  I’ve read it so many times, but today, the power of this one passage gripped my heart as though I were being born-again AGAIN!  James 4:5 tells us that God “Jealously desireth us” (Alford Trans).  God wants to be inContinue reading “Get Closer”