The Message: Words to Live By

The curse of the Gibeonites

2008-09-20T12:12:00.002-04:00

as taught by Bishop Eddie Long

This is part two of the previous message... I was thankfully able to upload it successfully

Notes/Highlights to follow at a later date

I Curse the Curse

2008-08-11T08:00:00.002-04:00

as taught by Bishop Eddie L Long
NewBirth Missionary Baptist Church

it took a lot of effort for me to post this message... upload issues... for days... imagine my delight when I logged on to esnips for another attempt and there it was... Im not even sure what method worked... but there is a part 2... possibly a part 3 to this....

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Deuteronomy 30:19 (niv)

Proverbs 26:2 -

a curse cannot rest on you unless it has a cause
a curse can be provoked, drawn or invited
... so also can a blessing

If something is challenging your life, there is a reason

Deuteronomy 28: 1 - 68

Ever questioned why things like this/these always happen to you?

Sources of a curse

Idolatory - whatever is lifted up above God (Exodus 20: 1 - 6)
Occult - an equal system of teaching that contradicts the bible and calls on other gods others than the holy ghost
Generational sin - a visitor doesnt have to be here (Exodus 20: 5)
Psychological trauma - drama + drama dont go together
Sexual preferences - adultery, same sex, breaking up a family (Romans 1:26-28)
Bastardization - You have been set free by the Blood of Jesus (Deuteronomy 23: 2)
A curse that comes through a rash statement (Genesis 31: 19, 31* & 32*) Be careful of what you say as Head of Household
Curse of witholding - you should have given but you held back [he who blesses the poor, lends to God] (Proverbs 11:26)
Curses come from those who curse their parents (Exodus 21:17; Deuteronomy 27:16)
Self-inflicted curse - statements like "i hate myself", "I'm ugly", "I'm broke"
Curse of anti-semitism - do NOT speak bad against a jew (Genesis 12)
Curse of God (Proverbs 3:33)
Curse of man - if you curse a man who has authority over you (Matthew 15:4; Hebrew 15:17)
Curse of sowing & reaping (Galatians 6: 7-8)
Curse of a prophet (Psalms 105: 14&15)
The curse of the accursed - something holy... but if you touch it, you are cursed (Joshua 7:1) ex: giving tithe, every first born son (Malachi 3: 8 - 11; Joel 2:25)

Deuteronomy 28:
When under a curse, you have/feel retarded progress, living in a world of fantasy

Malachi - The last word God spoke was "curse" and then he was quiet for 400 years

**I curse the curse and receive the blessings in Jesus' Name... Amen**
(part 2 coming soon)

The Idea of Increase

2008-05-01T06:57:00.002-04:00

taught by Pastor Gary Oliver on Sunday April 27, 1st Service

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A New Birth thru the Blood of Jesus

2007-09-21T05:13:00.000-04:00

taught by Bishop Eddie L Long on 9/16/07 1st service

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use Biblegateway.com to view the passages

*Jeremiah 17: 9-10

*Matthew 15:18-20 *James 3:5-8 *Romans 7: 24-25 *Colossians 2:10-12

*Psalms 51:10 *Ezekiel 36:26
Create in me a clean heart... renew a right spirit within me
That's the order

*Present yourself to God - get a heart transplant

???Is the life I'm living what Jesus died for???

*Hebrews 4: 12-13
I must give an account to God for everything you've done

*To get life, I must search the Word of God

*1 Timothy 2: 1-4 (kjv)

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at the end of the sermon, this is the clip that was being referred to

Breaking the Holding Pattern

2007-08-03T23:20:00.000-04:00

taught by Pastor Craig Oliver from Elizabeth Baptist Church on 7/22/07 at NewBirth (2nd Service). I thought this was a wonderful follow up to the previous post taught by Paula White... He preaches from the book of Deuteronomy as well

I loved this preacher... he was so animated... actually watched him online... and the words he used... oh my my my... go get your dictionary! lol!

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Deuteronomy 2: 1 - 7

Holding Pattern: Dealing with a period of delay.. stuck between your place of departure and your place of destiny. You can see where you're supposed to be but unable to get there... seems like it's taking too much time

Why are you placed in a holding pattern:
Deuteoronomy 1
[Israel's pattern: they were placed in a holding pattern because they were rebellious to authority and regressive in their attitude]

**you cannot move forward looking in the rear view mirror**

To break the holding pattern:

-you must go in a new direction (you must be willing)... don't be rebellious/resistant

-don't get stuck in the redundant and repetitive way of doing things... be willing to try new things

-to go in a new direction you must be responsive to your visionary: your destiny and ability to get to the point that God has destined for you is in proportion to your willingness to be responsive to your visionary and remember the vision (mental picture of your preferable future)

The Wilderness: a place to pick up some assets and drop some liabilities... this is not your final destination

-change the way you think... this dictates how you behave... which dictates who you become

-try not to function out of fear: God has not given you the spirit of fear... but of a sound mind!!!

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Psalms 23
The Lord is my shepherd: the sheep would never make it to the still waters or green pastures except the shepherd guides the sheep...

Yea though I walk through the valley... thy rod and staff comfort me: The shepherd also guards from predators. The rod is symbolic of discipline because I get out of line. A Staff... pulls me out of water when I fall in

Head is anointed with oil: God's power on my life. The oil on the sheep's head is like an insect repellent

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-walk by faith... not by sight... because where you're going may not look like what God promised you

-maintain your focus

You've Been Here Long Enough

2007-06-08T07:20:00.000-04:00

taught by Paula White on 6/3/07 at New Birth

It's been a while since I updated this blog. Im going to try to do so each time I go to church... and now I've found a new way to share. I will upload sometimes... the preachings... and then my notes... so you will have the opportunity to hear what I heard... which is sometimes better cuz sometimes I dont always take full notes...

Paula White came to visit at the church last sunday.
click PLAY to hear the sermon for yourself

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1 Corinthians 15:57: But Thank God! He gives us victory over sin and deather through Jesus Christ our Lord

Matthew 6:19 - As it is in heaven so it will be on earth.
In order to take possession you must take position

SERMON READING: Deuteronomy 1: 1 -8 (emphasis on verse 6)

Horeb: place of waste... useless... barren

Mt. Seir: stubborn, not wanting to change your attitude
*watch out for people who are standing around doing nothing

Kadesh Barnea: place of wandering... to continue moving from place to place but going nowhere

PRAYER POINT: God deliver me out of all these places in my life. Deliver me out of living a purposeless life... stop this circular living... enable me to live a fruitful life... help me be receptive to your Word... that I may walk in obedience and fulfill that which you have ordained for me.

How to Start Slowing Your Pace

2006-07-02T16:32:00.000-04:00

taught by Dr. Bryan E. Crute (Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church)

A person in hurry makes mistakes - Proverbs 19:2b (GW)

IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN, I MUST...

1. Stop the constant push for more
there's a tendency to always want to out do others but Ecclesiastes 4:6 states It is better to have only a little, with peace of mind that be busy all the time

A relaxed attitude lenthens a man's life; jealousy rots it away - Proverbs 14:30 (NLT)

2. Learn to say NO
Matthew 5:37 (NKJV) states But let your YES be YES and your NO, NO. For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.

Although you want to, you shouldnt say yes to everyone. Typically when you have a deficit in your life, you feel the more you give, the more you'll be valued/accepted. Understand that you are valued by God. Be sure in your YES...people can tell when you're being hesistant. Dont give so much of yourself that you neglect yourself

An impulsive vow is a trap; later you'll wish you could get out of it - Provers 20:25 (MES)

it is easier to get into something than to get out of it. Dont over commit yourself to everything. It's okay to say No

3. Obey the 4th commandment
You have six days in which to do your work, but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to ME - Exodus 20: 9-10
The bible is filled with principles for life. It is the owner's manual for life. The things in the bible are not suggestions - they are commands. The human nature is of course to do otherwise but understand that this is a commandment of God. There are other commandments...such as dont steal, dont murder...and of course we live by that but the 4th commandment states to take the day off. You need to be able to refocus and recharge yourself.

It is useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Dont you know God enjoys giving rest to those He loves? - Psalm 127:2 (MES)

4. Wait for God's Timing
"...God does everything just right and on time. But people can never completely understand what He is doing." - Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NCV)

If you're in a hurry, it means you're impatient. Impatience implies a lack of trust in God. There are people who are married because of impatience. They refused to wait on God to honor His Word to them. The same thing happens in business and personal relationships. We try to make things happen for ourselves instead of waiting on God

Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains." James 5:7 (ESV)

We should be like the farmer that waits on the latter rain, knowing that it is what's required to make his crop more robust for harvesting. Dont try to do things on your own. Always wait/rely on God

Prayer point: "God, make a fresh start in me, shape a Genesis week from the chaos of my mind." -Psalm 51:10 (MES)

Cell Phone vs Bible (a forward shared by a coworker)

2006-06-24T11:54:00.000-04:00

I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones.

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it as we traveled?
What if we used it in case of an emergency?
What if we upgraded it to get the latest version?

I was thinking on my way home, got touched by the Spirit, so I wrote this.

Something to make you say hmmmmmmmmm, and where is my Bible?

-Anonymous

Deciding to Quit (a fwd shared by a friend)

2006-06-06T05:56:00.000-04:00

One day I decided to quit...

I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality...
I wanted to quit my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.

"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"

His answer surprised me...

"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"

"Yes", I replied.

"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water.

The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed.

"But I did not quit on the bamboo."He said.

In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo see.

I would not quit." He said.

Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.
Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant...But just 6 months later the Bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.

It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.

"I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."

He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots?"

"I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you."

"Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful."

"Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high"
"How high should I rise?" I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" I questioned.
"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."

I left the forest and bring back this story.

I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.

What to do when waiting on your miracle

2006-05-22T10:23:00.000-04:00

Picture this:

You're on your way home from work when you get a phone call to pick up some items from the grocery store. No problem! You pick up the 5/6 items requested and proceed to the Express lane

EXPRESS LANE - 10 ITEMS OR LESS - CASH ONLY

You're #2 in line...Tell me what you're doing. Like most, you're counting the # of items the person before you has and it looks like they've exceeded the total. So you recount just to be sure

TWELVE ITEMS!!!

so you do the christian thing. You huff and you puff and mutter under your breath. To make matters worse, this person whips out a check book. This time you're livid and may want to take action

OKAY SO MAYBE THAT'S NOT YOU

what about when you're driving above the limit in the fast lane. You're late for an appointment and there's someone infront driving just below the speed limit but refuses to change lanes. What do you say at that point? God Bless you? Probably not

The point is waiting is difficult. We live in a society where we want instant gratification. Patience is not high on our list...

MARK 5:21-43

Below are 6 principles to follow when waiting on your miracle

1. Be not afraid (v36)
2. Only believe (v36)
3. Surround yourself with positive people (v37)
4. Kick out the negative people from your life (v38-40)
5. Speak life into your situation (v41)
6. Feed your miracle(v43)