Do You Block or Channel Blessings?

Do You Block or Channel Blessings?

The children of Israel suffered defeat with 37 deaths because Achan, took some property under the ban in the defeat of Jericho (Joshua 6-7). He blocked their blessings. Have you, or are you doing something right now that is displeasing to God, and is causing pain for others?
Don't take chances. Confess your sins before God, and get clean, and
stay clean before God (I John 1:8-9). Be a channel of blessings for others. Lead your family to a meaningful worship service this weekend. Tell someone about Jesus, pray with someone, help a needy person, be kind, forgive someone, etc.(Galatians 6:10). Be a channel of blessings!

God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.

PS: Pray for those struggling with cancer and other cruel diseases.

What’s God’s Good For You?

What’s God’s Good For You?

As you decide which diet, exercise program, childcare, school, job, neighborhood, investment, vacation, church, etc. is good for you, include God’s good for you: "Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require from you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to keep the LORD'S commandments and His statutes which I am commanding you today for your good” (Deut. 10:12-13).

Get to church and worship God with others, stimulate others and be stimulated to love and good works, hear what God says through His Word, pray, and leave built up in the faith. This is for your good.

God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.

My Birthday Reflection

My Birthday Reflection:

I praise God for another birthday.
My security is in Christ (I am loved unconditionally in Christ - Rom. 5:6-8).
My significance is in Christ (I am valued by God unconditionally and making a contribution in the lives of others - Eph. 2:6-10).
My identity is in Christ (I am a child of God - John 1:12).
My interdependence is in Christ (I need others and others need me - Rom. 12:5).
My intimacy is in Christ (I give love and receive love - John 13:34-35).
God still uses Prov. 3:5-6 to shape my life for His glory.
I thank God for my beautiful wife, children, parents and siblings on both sides, my beloved Mt Zion Church of Ontario family, other church families, and all the people and groups I am homered to serve.
My desire is to give God a lifetime of faithful service.

God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.

Strength & Courage

Strength & Courage 

What new thing is happening in your life that requires God-sized strength and courage?
New season? New job? New school? New relationship? New baby? New health condition?
Joshua’s new season in life was Moses was dead, and God called him to lead Israel into the Promised Land (Joshua 1). It was one thing to serve alongside Moses, the great leader, but to succeed Moses was a huge new reality.
Whatever new thing is happening in your life, do as God commanded Joshua: draw upon the courage and strength God’s provides through His presence and power (Joshua 1:9).
Stop doubting, don’t go panic attack, don’t be afraid, stop discouragement before it starts, and please don’t spiral behind the infinite number of “unknowns” and “what if’s.”
Be strong and courageous, God is with you everywhere you go!

God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.

How Are You Transforming?

How Are You Transforming?

God gave a negative and positive command in Romans 12:2. Do not allow the world to press you into beliefs and behaviors that God says are wrong. On the other hand, God said be transformed (be completely changed) by the renewing of you mind (this happens through studying The Bible, prayer, etc.) so that you will know His good, acceptable, and perfect will for your life.
Are you allowing the culture to shape you into a cultural Christian?
Or are you transforming into a bold, on fire for Jesus Christian who is having influential conversations around meaningful topic?
Choose to transform with a bible believing and practicing local church, and let’s become a loving and growing movement of transforming Christians making a difference for Jesus.

God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.