City of Refuge

Romans 12:9 Loving our brothers and sisters in the walk with Christ is so important. We must understand that even ways we dislike or hate about our brothers and sisters we must learn to separate the person from the spirit. We are giving too much time and glory (by showing them attention) to those we dislike/hate instead of giving God the glory. If we're all in competition with each other where is God in the mix?

Our ways of thinking is destroying the body of Christ. The Devil plants a seed and we destroy ourselves, he stands back and watches it grow. Changing my attitude, my mindset, my way of thinking will cause me to grow. Give God the glory when times get rough.

Lesson on how to get out of our drought season, are we reading our word like we should? Are we pouring out joy or happiness to get it in return? God will provide even when we don't see the light at the end of the tunnel.

1 Kings 1:17 In the midst of drought season, don't let your situation stop him from using you. God can't restore you until you restore yourself.

The breakdown of this psalm is Jehovaraha, trusting that God is going to lead you the right way and that you're going to follow him when he leads you. This is based on your free will. This is for those who want a deeper embedded relationship with him. God will not leave you nor will he forsake you.

When we are in need, do we stop and wait to hear from God? Time is our most valuable asset when dealing with drought season. A lot of times we are so focused on our issues God isn't our number one priority. Make him your priority and stop worrying about tomorrow.

Your behavior cannot be a one time hit it and quit it movement, we must consistently be good examples of a Christian. There are no excuses to act a fool if you are in the body of Christ. You will curse yourself for being in a "get back" movement. We need to humble ourselves and actions.

We all go through a season in our lives where it seems like whats coming in isn't enough for what is going out whether it be our finances, joy, faith or our relationship with God. Drought season is inevitable but what are we doing to prepare for it?

Scripture Readings: Psalms 133:1 1 Samuel 18

You must humble yourself and pick up your cross of humility. With God I can do all things, but without him I am nothing. Matthew 15

Its a serious offense in the body of Christ to offend others. We need to reevaluate how we treat our brothers and sisters not just in the church but everyone. Matthew 5:29, Matthew 18:6, Mark 9:42, Luke 17:2

Judges 6:1-25 In our places of confusion, agitation,stress and anger we need to seek God in how to get us out. The problem is we need to constantly seek him, not only in our times of need.

You have to come into obedience to the plan of God for your next stage of blessings. We need to be obedient to God in every aspect of our lives whether it be financially, humbling ourselves, forgiving others or just doing what God has asked of us. Philippians 2:5 Matthew 6:14 Matthew 7:1

You are in control of your destiny if you only ENDURE Matthew 24:3 2 Corinthians 4:3

Our faith has to be tried in order for the blessings of God to come unto us. Whats happening is the distractions and your disobedience to get to the plan is weakening your faith in God. The only thing that can get you to your destiny is your faith.

Psalms 23 is broken down into how our relationship should be with God. God is our shepherd and we are his sheep, only thing he wants to do is lead us to a better place. We need to stop looking for God to do everything for us, as sheep we are also a big part of this mutual relationship he depends on us to do our job too.

We are distracted in our every day life from what God has planned for us whether is by our family, friends or traditions. We need to learn how to respond when we are distracted so we don't get off track from our plan.

Once you are saved you have been adopted by the blood of Jesus Christ. Romans 8:12

Our relationship with God should be a sheep to shepherd. We should follow the path he has chosen for us and take the time to have that relationship with him that we can recognize his voice when he speaks to us. Psalms 34 John 10:1

We aren't concerned about what God thinks, we're more concerned about what people think. Our praise is based more on people and not God. You will find yourself destroying the word of God just to fit in. You are the reason that you age going through what you are going through, because you're spending more time with other gods and not the true God. We can't be blessed until we put him first. True worship is coming into repentance and acknowledging that you need him

1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Your problems aren't with anyone else but yourself. Stop blaming others and getting angry at others, you are mad at them because there is an issue within yourself. If the truth is not within you, God cannot move.

God revealed himself through his names. In every name that he presented unto the people it was who he was at the moment where they were in distress or needed to see him the most.

Psalms 133:1 Unity- to dwell together in harmony. If you can get to God on one accord he always gives you things before its time. The devil doesn’t want the unification of the body of Christ.

John 1:1 Genesis 5:3 Genesis 11:1 A Breakdown of the lineage of God's children, why we can only live up to 120 years of age. The importance of having a close relationship with God and the secret to being able to see God.

Mark 4:35 We have gifts and talents already placed on the inside of us, but are we using them for God? When you are joint heirs with Christ Jesus you are working with him and not for him. We are in our situation because God is trying to wake up our abilities to be what he called us to be. Our emotions and our fears are our biggest problems.

John 1:1, Genesis 1:2 A breakdown from the beginning of what the word is, how it is presented to us and why its important to continue to stay in the word.

Why are we fighting against God? Why are we crying about our circumstances when God already worked it out? We need to learn to speak healing and deliverance into our circumstances. Learn that you are a creative force and that victory comes by the word of the sword by the Lord God of your life.

The break down of God the creator, the redeemer (Jesus) and regenerator (Holy Spirit). What does each part of God do? Why they are all one God, how its hard for us to interpret that in the flesh. Christ is identified in a three fold concept, the past, present and future. Reference the following scriptures: Genesis 1:1 John 1:1 Isaiah 14:12 Revelation 12:7 Revelation 3:5 Revelation 20:11

Pastor talks about the different covenants God made, defines them but goes more deeply into the unconditional covenant. How God will work it out on your behalf and that worrying about issues won't change anything. Salvation is key in making it and that your sins were suppose to happen but its that you recognize them and see the cross.

2 Samuel 20:4-13 It's time for you to be where God needs you to be. Is the devil is distracting you from doing what you're suppose to be doing? We are missing out on our blessings because we are hesitating when God is telling us to go. If we fall into the timeline of God everything will work itself out.

Why are we so concerned about what everyone else is doing? Did God ordain you to? Pastor talks about staying in your own lane and minding your own business. What is a witness and are you ordained to be a witness to someone else? Our jobs in Christ and what is expected of us as Christians in this walk.

Where does God fit into your schedule? Do you wake up praising God? Do you make going to church a priority? Do you only seek God in times of need? Do you pray everyday? Do you see God like you see Food, Water and Shelter? If not why?

Is it my responsibility to be my brothers keeper? Why are we so concerned with what other people are doing? The difference between what we are charged to do and what we are doing. When am I required to step in? When am I ordained to be a watchman? Our 2 jobs in the body of Christ: Give praise and worship to God and Win Souls unto Christ. Scriptures covered: Genesis 4:9 Matthew 27:19 Ezekiel 3:16 Acts 16 Acts 20:25 2 Timothy 4 Ephesians 4:7

Pastor goes into detail about going back into cycles where you continue to be at the same place in life and don't get deliverance.

Pastor Glen Jenkins goes through what exactly sin is, how we get tempted and where it originated from. Scripture covered James 1:13

5 Rewards he plans on giving us beyond salvation James 12 Matthew 6:19 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 2 Corinthians 10:3 1 Thessolonian 2:19

The struggle within. Humanity is the qualities of being human while divinity is the state of being divine or like GOD. Its what you want against what God wants you to have. Reference Genesis 25

God Risen to give you Hope, expectation of greatness to come and its only you thats the hindrance of you not receiving it

The many characteristics found in people today who are currently going through trials, tribulations and suffering. How we looked at those times before we were saved and how we should look at those times now that you are saved. Reference Verses: 1 Peter 4 1 Corinthian 10:13 Romans 5:3

Pastor Glen Jenkins breaks down the characteristics of being a babe in Church

Pastor Glen Jenkins Speaks on Good Stewardship and a righteous servant

Ephesians 6:10-18 goes into the armor you need to stand against evil

Matthew 25:14-30 Pastor describes our gifts and talents and the ability to use them not for what we want but for what God wants and that its not about quantity but about quality

How to have fresh flowing blessings everyday