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DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES 1 Peter 4:10-11, As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NKJV) “If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom produces success." (NLT) ”Since a dull ax requires great strength, sharpen the blade. That's the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed" Why do I feel tired? Remember Your GIFT, GRACE, & ABILITY 1 Peter 4:10-11, As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NJKV), If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom produces success.”

Click Here to Read the Article Full Article Below: “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”(Proverbs 12:22, NIV)  This election cycle has highlighted something we see and hear so often that many have stopped being outraged about it. That “something” is lying. In the world of politics and the larger society, the response to egregious acts by one or by the few is often, “Well, everyone does it.“ When I was a child—and perhaps you had the same experience— trying to downplay some lie or bad deed by attempting to deflect and bring others in the wrong. “Johnny did it too!” was met with a swift and strong rebuke from my mother, “I am talking to YOU!” This is Called “Moral Equivalence” Moral equivalence is the concept or rhetorical device that suggests two actions or behaviors, which may differ in degree or context, are equally morally wrong or right. It is often used in debates or discussions to compare actions by arguing that one is no worse or better than the other, even if

Listen to My Message From Sunday, September 8, 2024 Mercy: The Gift Before & After Faith     Philippians 4:7, And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. There are not many things better in life than peace. There are a couple of important ways to understanding peace as it relates to God and your spiritual life: 1) Peace is a state where one is in right relationship with God. 2) Peace is a mental/emotional state where there is an absence of conflict and freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts. We call this “peace of mind.” In this text, the Apostle Paul primarily refers to the first type of peace––with God. It is good to have peace of mind, but a right relationship with God is most helpful. As a benefit of this relationship, there is the promise that the peace of God will “Guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” There is something mysterious about possessing the peace of God: It is difficult to describe. Paul said,

DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES Lamentations 3:22-24, Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him.” Would like to help us appreciate the power of mercy and appreciate what mercy is and what it is not. Mercy is a great gift and provision from God. Mercy is the gift before and after faith. Mercy is also a mystery because we don’t understanding exactly when, how, where is works. God’s mercy endures forever, but it should not be taken for granted. Like all gifts, mercy should be valued and appreciated.

Lamentations 3:22-24, Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great isYour faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him

Jeremiah 32:26, Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah: 27 “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?   Listen to My Message From Sunday, August 25, 2024 What Is A Friend?

DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES Proverbs 17:17, A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Quote from C. Raymond Beran  What is a friend? I will tell you. Friends are people with whom you dare to be yourself. They ask you to put on nothing, only to be what you are. They do not want you to be better or worse. You do not have to be on your guard. You can say what you think, as long as it is genuinely you. Friends understand those contradictions I n your nature that lead others to misjudge you. With them you breathe freely.Y ou do not have to be careful. They understand. You can weep with them, sing with them, laugh with them, pray with them. Through it all--and underneath--they see, know, and love you. You can dare to be yourself.

Listen to My Message From Sunday, August 18, 2024 The Work & the Lord of the Work Delivered at Temple of Faith Church, Louisville, KY  

"The Work & The Lord of The Work Message" by Bryan Hudson, D.Min. Delivered at Temple of Faith Church, Louisville, KY 23rd Church Anniversary with Pastor Joel A. Bowman, Sr.  

Psalm 145:5, "I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works." There is something life-lifting in meditating on the works of God. We often marvel at the works of man, but nothing compares to the works of God.   David wrote in Psalm 19:1-3, The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. The heavens are the skies, both the daytime and night skies, going into space. The heavens declare God’s creative glory and his power to regulate all things. David said that day and night utter speech. It also reveals knowledge. God speaks to us through His creation and challenges us to expand our knowledge. Jesus used parables about nature to illuminate truth. Of course, I don’t suggest we worship nature or put nature on the level of God’s word and and person of Christ. I do suggest that you become more impressed with what God has

Listen to My Message From Sunday, August 4 2024 The Word & the Lord of the Work DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES

DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES Revelation 3:7  “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: 8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.”  Colossians 3:23-24 NKJV And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for[a]you serve the Lord Christ There is the work of the Lord, and then there is the Lord of the work. The two do not necessarily go hand-in-hand. Affirmation:The Work & the Lord of the Work God has opened a door to me, not only to do His work, but to draw closer to the Lord of the work. God has positioned me to serve His purpose using what I already have and will gain. I serve people, but I work for God. Jesus is Lord over me. Jesus is the

Listen to My Message From Sunday, July 28 2024 Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES

DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES 1 Peter 1:13, The Amplified Bible  So brace up your minds; be sober (circumspect, morally alert); set your hope wholly and unchangeably on the grace (divine favor) that is coming to you when Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is revealed. Main Point: Having a proper mindset results in joy, success, and fruitful living, not only for yourself, but for others Peter is not talking about a garment. He is referring to our minds: Deal with the loose ends that exist in our minds and emotions; Correct those parts of our thinking that we know are wrong; Grab hold of all those dangling areas in our thinking and put them out of the way 1. Renew your mind: Romans 12:2 2. Set your mind: Colossians 3:2 3. Focus your mind: Philippians 4:8 4. Use Your Faith: Hebrews 4:2 Winner’s Mindset Affirmations: By the grace of God, I am what I am I honor people at all levels of life Winning with God is my priority I give God the glory and I put in the work Helping others helps me I will not gain the world and lose my so

The Amplified Bible reads in 1 Peter 1:13, So brace up your minds; be sober (circumspect, morally alert); set your hope wholly and unchangeably on the grace (divine favor) that is coming to you when Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is revealed. When we get news about an impending storm, we brace ourselves. We tighten up things that are loose and shelter things that are exposed. This life presents many types of storms against our minds. So bracing up our minds makes as much sense as preparing for any storm. NKJV reads 1 Peter 1:13, Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. The revelation of Jesus is not only His second return. The revelation of Jesus is how you see Him in your heart and mind before you see Him with your eyes. There is a condition called Aphantasia Aphantasia is a very rare phenomenon in which people are unable to visualize. Imagine that it is a warm summer day and you are sitting a

“Pray at all times—on every occasion, in every season—in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people).” Ephesians  6:18 Amplified (Also read  Timothy 2:1-4) The Apostle Paul exhorted the Ephesians believers to pray with “all prayers" or "all manner of prayer." Prayer is certainly not a technical issue, so we don't have to fret about how we pray, so long as we are earnestly praying to God. That said, it is helpful to examine and practice all types prayers so that we may  be more focused and motivated to pray. The scriptures show various types of prayers. Below is brief overview of common types of prayer. 1. Prayer of supplication. 1 Kings 8: 37-40, 54 - 55, Luke 11: 9 - 13, James 5: 17-18 Supplication is a specific request. Theses three scriptures show people were seeking (or asked to seek) for something specific. When you know what is needed, you can offer a prayer

Listen to My Message From Sunday, July 7, 2024 The Good Fight of Faith DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES

 1 Timothy 6:10  For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses Everything Is Filtered Through Your Mind Walking by Faith is not a mental exercise, but our minds play a role in our faith walk. In particular, we have to wrestle with our own thinking, imaginations, and reasonings as a relates to the Word of God.  What is Faith?  Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Moffatt’s Translation: Now faith means that we are confident of what we hope for, convinced of what we do not see.”  New English Bible  “Faith gives substance to our hopes          

1 Tim. 6:11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses   2 Cor. 2:14, Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the fragrance of his knowledge by us in every place.   Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.   Sometimes you want to win be