Power of Purpose Christian Center » pastor http://www.popccministries.org Changing Lives, Shaping Destinies Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:36:13 +0000 en hourly 1 The Transformed Mind http://www.popccministries.org/2009/12/the-transformed-mind/ http://www.popccministries.org/2009/12/the-transformed-mind/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:36:13 +0000 pastor http://www.popccministries.org/?p=223 Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

 

(1.) WHAT IS A TRANSFORMED MIND?

 A mind that THINKS on  the WILL OF GOD and how to perform it.

  

(2.) WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A TRANSFORMED MIND?

 It equips you to hear God’s voice and live out his word and purposes

 

 (3.) WHY IS A TRANSFORMED MIND SO IMPORTANT?

 It’s the only way to serve God Successfully

A transformed mind gives birth to a transformed life

Romans 7:25; Romans 8:5-7; Ephesians 4:17- 18

 

 (4.) HOW TO GET A TRANSFORMED MIND?

 BY RENEWING OUR MIND  Romans 12:2

 Definition of Renewing of the mind: The adjustment of your THINKING to the MIND of GOD, which is designed to have a transforming effect upon your life through the WORD OF GOD.

 How: By meditation on the word Joshua 1:8; Psalms 1:1-3

 

 (5.) HOW TO USE A TRANSFORMED MIND?

 USE YOUR MIND AS A WEAPON (ARM MEANS THAT)

 1 Peter 4:1-2 ; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

 THIS KIND OF THINKING IS YOUR AMUNITION

Philippians 4:6-8

]]> http://www.popccministries.org/2009/12/the-transformed-mind/feed/ 0 Are You Prepared For The Return Of The Lord? Part 2 http://www.popccministries.org/2009/10/are-you-prepared-for-the-return-of-the-lord-part-2/ http://www.popccministries.org/2009/10/are-you-prepared-for-the-return-of-the-lord-part-2/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:20:53 +0000 pastor http://www.popccministries.org/?p=216 Main Text: 2 Peter 3:1-18

 The following is a continuation of last week’s message “Are You Prepared For The Return Of The Lord”. The  coming again of Jesus Christ and the end of the world as we know it has been a subject of fascination for many Christians. However, fascination is not what God is after when comes to discussing the return of the Lord. Whether you believe in pre, mid, post millennial view, it is not important. What God is after is PREPARTATION. This message is about just that, preparing ourselves for the coming of the Lord. Below are eight points from the message that will help you to prepare yourself for the coming of the Lord. The time in nigh!

 

(1.)   WAKE UP YOUR MIND (by remembering what the Bible says about Christ return) vs. 1-2

 (2.)   KNOW THAT THERE WILL BE THOSE WHO MOCK THE COMING OF CHRIST vs. 3-5

 (3.)   DON’T BE IGNORANT OF HOW GOD VIEWS TIME vs. 8

 (4.)   KNOW THAT GOD WILL KEEP HIS PROMISE OF CHRIST’ RETURN  vs. 9-10

 (5.)   BE CONSCIOUS OF HOW YOU ARE LIVING YOUR LIFE vs. 11

 (6.)   LOOK FOR AND PRAY FOR THE SPEEDY RETURN OF THE LORD vs. 12

 (7.)   DON’T BE AFFECTED BY THE WORLD’S LACK OF CONCERN OF THE LORD’S RETURN vs. 17

 (8.)   NO MATTER WHAT, REMAIN FAITHFUL BY INCREASING YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF GOD AND BEING EMPOWERED BY HIM AND HIS WORD vs. 18

]]> http://www.popccministries.org/2009/10/are-you-prepared-for-the-return-of-the-lord-part-2/feed/ 0 Are You Ready For The Return Of The Lord ? http://www.popccministries.org/2009/10/are-you-ready-for-the-return-of-the-lord/ http://www.popccministries.org/2009/10/are-you-ready-for-the-return-of-the-lord/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:03:38 +0000 pastor http://www.popccministries.org/?p=210 We very seldom hear these days’ messages about the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus admonished us to observe the signs in Matthew 24:33, it states “ So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.” We as believers must not be in the dark about these signs. We must be aware of what is going on around us. We must become familiar with what Jesus said about his return. “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” With that being said, let’s be ready my friend. The following are some brief notes for you to consider. Matthew 24:27 (KJV)
27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

 

ARE YOU READY FOR THE RETURN OF THE LORD?

 1 Thessalonians 5:1-22

 Below is a synopsis of Paul’s discussion of the return of the Lord. Paul addresses our personal behavior, behavior toward church leaders, church family and toward God before Jesus’ return. I hope the verse by verse notes will lead you into a deeper study about the return of the Lord. Your eternal destination depends on it!

 

1 Thes. 5:4-11

The Lord’s Return and the Believer’s Behavior, 5:4-11

1  He is not to be overtaken by the Lord’s return (v.4-5)

  a.  Because he is not in darkness (v.4)

  b.  Because he is a child of light (v.5a)

  c.  Because he is a child of the day (v.5b)

2  He is not to be spiritually asleep or unwatchful (v.6-7)

  a.  Fact: Some do sleep (v.7a)

  b.  Reason: Identifies him with the night and evil behavior (v.7b)

3  He is to be sober and to protect himself (v.8-10)

  a.  How: By putting on the armour of God—faith, love, and hope (v.8)

  b.  The reasons (v.9-10)

  1)  He is not appointed to wrath, but to salvation (v.9)

  2)  Christ died for him (v.10)

4  He is to minister (v.11)

  a.  To encourage others (v.11a)

  b.  To edify others (v.11b)

 

 A.   BEHAVIOR TOWARD CHURCH LEADERS:

 Vs. 12-13; KNOW, RESPECT & SHOW LOVE TO YOUR LEADERS

 Behavior toward the leaders of the church (v.12-13)

  a.  Know them (v.12)

  b.  Esteem them very highly in love (v.13a)

  c.  Be at peace among yourselves (v.13b)

 

B.   BEHAVIOR TOWARD CHURCH FAMILY:

 (5.) Vs. 13  KEEP PEACE WITH EACHOTHER

 (6.) Vs. 14, WARN, COMFORT,  ENCOURAGE, BUILD UP, STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER, BE PATIENT AND DO GOOD!

 

C.    BEHAVIOR TOWARD GOD:

 (7.) Vs. 15-22:

 Behavior toward God—personal behavior (v.15b-22)

  a.  Rejoice always (v.16)

  b.  Pray always (v.17)

  c.  Give thanks in all things (v.18)

  d.  Do not suppress the Spirit (v.19)

  e.  Do not despise prophesying (v.20)

  f.  Test all things: Hold fast to what is good (v.21)

  g.  Abstain from all appearance of evil (v.22)

 

D.    RESULTS OF PROPER BEHAVIOR:

 The results of proper behavior (v.23-24)

  a.  Sanctification (v.23a)

  b.  Preservation of spirit, soul, and body (v.23b)

  c.  Assurance of God’s faithfulness (v.24)

 

]]> http://www.popccministries.org/2009/10/are-you-ready-for-the-return-of-the-lord/feed/ 0 Are you Prepared For The Flood? http://www.popccministries.org/2009/10/are-you-prepared-for-the-flood/ http://www.popccministries.org/2009/10/are-you-prepared-for-the-flood/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:26:40 +0000 pastor http://www.popccministries.org/?p=206 The newspapers and Television stations were filled with reports on the flood in Georgia. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the US Geological Survey declared the flooding a 500 year flood. Floods can cause some serious problems. Although we are talking about natural floods, there is a spiritual flood. The definition of flood is “An overwhelming quantity or volume”. I would like to submit to you that there is a spiritual flood coming and if we are not prepared for it there will be insurmountable consequences. The following message is to help us prepare for the coming flood. My friend, you better know that you will have a flood coming into your life and you need to be ready when it comes. For those who are prepared, there are some great things in store. Let’s make sure that we are prepared!

 Genesis 6-8

 FLOODS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS:

 (1.)  Displaces

(2.)  Devastation

(3.)  Destruction

(4.)  Demolishes

(5.)  Death

 

I. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PREPARE

 (A.)  The first thing you must know is: A Flood is coming!

 (B.)   WARNING! YOU BETTER PREPARE FOR YOUR FLOOD!

 (C.)  The second thing that we must know is that we are BUILDERS! Whether you like it or not you are a builder, you’re building something; YOUR LIFE! When Noah came in contact with God, he became a builder. He was instructed by God to become the builder of the arc. When we come in contact with God, we become builders. Noah built and arc, but we build our lives.

 (D.)  Whatever we build will protect us from the FLOOD that’s coming the same way what Noah was building protected him from the flood.

 

II. HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FLOOD

  1.  Live your life in such a way that you will find FAVOR in the eyes of God!

 Genesis 6:8-9 (KJV)
8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.

Grace in verse 8 is the Hebrew word Khane meaning: FAVOR 

       2.    Build your life on the EVERLASTING  FOUNDATION (1 Cor. 3:11)

 HOW DO YOU BUILD IT ON THIS FOUNDATION? Luke 6:46-49

Luke 6:46-49 (KJV)
46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

(a.)  HEARING WHAT JESUS SAYS

(b.)  DOING WHAT JESUS SAYS

  

III. GOD IS PREPARING TO SEND A FLOOD (an overwhelming quantity or volume).

 (A.)  A FLOOD OF WHAT?

          (1.)  HIS SPIRIT

          (2.)  HIS FAVOR

          (3.)  HIS BLESSINGS 

(B.)   HOW TO PREPARE FOR THIS FLOOD? 

          (1.) FAITHFULNESS (TO THE END): Luke 16:10-11

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