Talk Up Jesus!!
Jesus said the mustard seed (Palestinian mustard) is the smallest in the soil, but it produces the largest plant in the garden (Mark 4:32). Christians, with boldness let’s talk about new life in Jesus. Let’s talk about forgiveness of sin, removal of guilt and shame, healing from past hurt, and kingdom life (Matt. 5-7).
Our message will draw people out of empty lifestyles, and misery that is couched in fake happiness (Acts 8:9-12).
Our message might seem overshadowed by other life narratives, but all we have to do is talk up the message about Jesus and the results are unstoppable (Mark 4:32; cf. Matt. 16:18).
Say something for Jesus today!
God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Friday, January 25, 2019
Well Done!
Well Done!
In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus gave the parable of the talents.
Keep it simple: Develop and use the gifts God has entrusted to your care, to advance God’s kingdom, and to help others.
Live to hear our Lords say: “Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master” (Matt. 25:21).
Be in worship this weekend.
God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus gave the parable of the talents.
Keep it simple: Develop and use the gifts God has entrusted to your care, to advance God’s kingdom, and to help others.
Live to hear our Lords say: “Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master” (Matt. 25:21).
Be in worship this weekend.
God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Release Them!
Release Them!
I attended our Wednesday Night Bible Study on forgiveness. The next morning I reviewed the story of the unjust servant in Matt. 19:21-35.
Once the main servant with a debt impossible to pay, was forgiven, he quickly found a fellow servant who owed him very little in comparison, and refused to forgive him. In fact, he laid hands on the man and demanded he pay, and when he couldn’t, he put the man in prison.
Think about your heart toward people you need to forgive. Have you released that person (which is the essence of forgiveness), or are you putting them in your prison of punishment and secret revenge?
Release them, just as God in Christ Jesus released you (Eph. 4:32), and start your healing, and regain your joy, peace, and positive thinking (Phil. 4:4-8).
See you in church this weekend to discuss what you are willing to die for (you can also join us on YouTube).
God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
I attended our Wednesday Night Bible Study on forgiveness. The next morning I reviewed the story of the unjust servant in Matt. 19:21-35.
Once the main servant with a debt impossible to pay, was forgiven, he quickly found a fellow servant who owed him very little in comparison, and refused to forgive him. In fact, he laid hands on the man and demanded he pay, and when he couldn’t, he put the man in prison.
Think about your heart toward people you need to forgive. Have you released that person (which is the essence of forgiveness), or are you putting them in your prison of punishment and secret revenge?
Release them, just as God in Christ Jesus released you (Eph. 4:32), and start your healing, and regain your joy, peace, and positive thinking (Phil. 4:4-8).
See you in church this weekend to discuss what you are willing to die for (you can also join us on YouTube).
God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
Saturday, January 12, 2019
The Seed in Your Soil
The Seed in Your Soil
In Matthew 13, Jesus spoke the parable of the sower to highlight four responses to God’s Word.
Some outright reject God’s Word.
Some immediately receive it, but not for long.
Some receive it, but riches and worldliness choke the Word out of them.
Some receive the Word in their hearts, and obey the Word as evidenced by the fruit they produce (the life they live and people they help).
Be like the 4th responder to God’s Word. “Read it through, pray it in, live it out, and pass it on” (Navigators training in the 80’s).
God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy
In Matthew 13, Jesus spoke the parable of the sower to highlight four responses to God’s Word.
Some outright reject God’s Word.
Some immediately receive it, but not for long.
Some receive it, but riches and worldliness choke the Word out of them.
Some receive the Word in their hearts, and obey the Word as evidenced by the fruit they produce (the life they live and people they help).
Be like the 4th responder to God’s Word. “Read it through, pray it in, live it out, and pass it on” (Navigators training in the 80’s).
God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy
Monday, December 31, 2018
New Year 2019
While returning home from Roanoke, Virginia yesterday, the Lord reminded me afresh that God-sized outcomes happen because of Holy Spirt power (Zachariah 4:6-9). Zerubbabel had a God sized opportunity in rebuilding the temple. In 2019, you also have God sized opportunities before you. God chooses to take your meager human efforts and empower you with the Holy Spirit for God-sized outcomes. In 2019, live for God-sized outcomes by constantly tapping into the Holy Spirit’s power. May the Lord grant you a prosperous New Year. Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
PS: See you tonight at the New Years Eve Celebration including food, fun, games, prayer, testimonies, and baptism (7:30 pm to 12:30 am).
PS: See you tonight at the New Years Eve Celebration including food, fun, games, prayer, testimonies, and baptism (7:30 pm to 12:30 am).
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
When Multiple People Go to Heaven in a Local Church
When Multiple People Go to Heaven in a Local Church.
Perhaps what God gives me when multiple loved ones go to heaven at Mt. Zion, and in my life will encourage you.
First, God allows me the freedom to hurt while I serve. I don't have to play super strongman because God is the source of my strength.
Second, As I serve God on my way to glory, I realize I will have several painful pauses: God will retire from this life someone I love deeply, and bring them home for eternal rest and reward.
As for me, I grieve with hope and continue to give Him a lifetime of faithfully service until He calls me into retirement and escorts me into eternal rest and reward. I am listening for “well done My good and faithful servant.”
Third, God allows me the freedom to miss them, think about them frequently, thank God for what they contributed, and gain encouragement to also leave Christian legacy for others to appreciate and use for His glory.
None of the members of Mt. Zion, family, and friends make up casual relationships, but are loving family members who personally impacted my life, and whom I will see in heaven.
Yes, dealing with death is painful for all of us, but remember it is just a pause, because one day we will get to heaven and what day of rejoicing that will be. When we all see Jesus, we will sing and shout the victory (I Thess. 5:13-18).
God Bless
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
Perhaps what God gives me when multiple loved ones go to heaven at Mt. Zion, and in my life will encourage you.
First, God allows me the freedom to hurt while I serve. I don't have to play super strongman because God is the source of my strength.
Second, As I serve God on my way to glory, I realize I will have several painful pauses: God will retire from this life someone I love deeply, and bring them home for eternal rest and reward.
As for me, I grieve with hope and continue to give Him a lifetime of faithfully service until He calls me into retirement and escorts me into eternal rest and reward. I am listening for “well done My good and faithful servant.”
Third, God allows me the freedom to miss them, think about them frequently, thank God for what they contributed, and gain encouragement to also leave Christian legacy for others to appreciate and use for His glory.
None of the members of Mt. Zion, family, and friends make up casual relationships, but are loving family members who personally impacted my life, and whom I will see in heaven.
Yes, dealing with death is painful for all of us, but remember it is just a pause, because one day we will get to heaven and what day of rejoicing that will be. When we all see Jesus, we will sing and shout the victory (I Thess. 5:13-18).
God Bless
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
A Christmas Pursuit?
A Christmas Pursuit?
Through the Prophet Hosea, God told His children that He wanted them to show love for Him more than insincere sacrifices; and He wanted them to know Him up close and personal (Hosea 6:6).
As you do life during Christmas, go for the deep seated love relationship with God through Jesus the Christ, which transcends presents, tress, and lights which are all beautiful but are only symbols, superficial and temporary.
Being straight with God facilitates meaningful relationships with others. The others are people in whom you share the gospel, which is at the heart of Christmas. The others are family and friends who have your best interest at heart. The others are those in whom you need to reconcile, or get to know, or help. Pursuing relationships reflects the love which comes from God, Who sent Christ so that we can have a Merry Christmas with Him and others (John 3:16).
God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr
Through the Prophet Hosea, God told His children that He wanted them to show love for Him more than insincere sacrifices; and He wanted them to know Him up close and personal (Hosea 6:6).
As you do life during Christmas, go for the deep seated love relationship with God through Jesus the Christ, which transcends presents, tress, and lights which are all beautiful but are only symbols, superficial and temporary.
Being straight with God facilitates meaningful relationships with others. The others are people in whom you share the gospel, which is at the heart of Christmas. The others are family and friends who have your best interest at heart. The others are those in whom you need to reconcile, or get to know, or help. Pursuing relationships reflects the love which comes from God, Who sent Christ so that we can have a Merry Christmas with Him and others (John 3:16).
God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr
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