Worship God!

Worship God!

What or who do you devote so much time and energy to that it boarders on, or is idol worship?
As I read through Exodus, I am noticing something I need to watch in my life. The people God blessed and worked miracles for, were quick to complain, accuse, rebel, disobey, worship idol gods, and were inconsistent in worship (Exodus).
Worship God! Make recognizing Who God is, what He has done, what He is doing, and what He is going to do, a consistently practice. Work toward making everything you do an act of worship to God and watch Him do an indescribable work in your life (Romans 12:1-2).

God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.

Banking with God:

Banking with God:

Image having to choose between feeding your family or getting gas to keep a job that barely pays enough to survive. Or even getting a sign and asking strangers for help. Needy people are increasing and you must decide if you will help. Moreover, everyone asking for help are not using drugs, nor are they all professional pan handlers.
I know the disappointment of being burned by a “slickster,” but the joy of meeting a genuine need supersedes the disappointment.
Be wise with God’s resources, and be alert during your helping ministry.
In whatever way God leads you to help the needy (through church, another charity or personally) remember you are banking with God, and doing business with God has a guaranteed “return on investment” (ROI). “If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD and he will repay you!”(Prov. 19:17).

God Bless,

Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.

Just “Going to Church”?

Just “Going to Church”?

“Going to church” speaks for itself, but we have lowered it to a popular routine with expectations of being entertained and receiving a variety of family services, then we dart off to the next activity. For some, church is bumped depending on competing activities.
God created you, and restored you through Christ to worship Him in meaningful ways. Worship is an experience with the all-powerful God of the universe. God’s Word says: "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were
created” (Revelation 4:11).
Christians, “go to church” and concentrate on, and experience God because of Who He is, what He has done, what He is doing, and what He will do. Then you will enjoy rich fellowship with others, and be stimulated to do good during and after church (Hebrews 10:24-25).

God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
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Well Done

Well Done

Tired of doing well half of the day, and then pulled every way but loose the rest of the day? Before you sleep, do you want to hear the Lord whisper in your ear: “Well done, my good and faithful servant?” Before you start each day, ask God to guide your path. Move forward with things that are pleasing to the Lord. Then follow Prov. 4:25-27 throughout the day: “Let your eyes look directly ahead
And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. 26 Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established.
27 Do not turn to the right nor to the left;
Turn your foot from evil.”
Christians, listen to hear God say “well done.”

God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.

Lighten Your Load

Lighten Your Load

God said: “He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion” (Prov. 28:13).
How long will you continue trying to hide your wrongdoing before God?  God knows everywhere you hide (Gen. 3:8-11).  If you recriminate (accuse in return), you will not succeed.
If you admit and discontinue your inappropriate behavior, God will forgive and position you for success.
Christians, ask the Lord for strength to lighten your load via confession of sin.  Admit what you did wrong before God and before people.  Use these 9 famous words: I was wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me.

God Bless,

Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.

Teenagers & Prov. 21:1

Teenagers & Prov. 21:1

Working with teenagers, who are wonderful and lots of fun, sometimes leaves you stumped.  Yesterday, he was okay.  What happened to him this morning?  Where did he go?  LOL!  We can all enjoy some humor as we realize teenagers face challenges as they mature.  As you notice a teenager face challenges (attitude, lethargic, peer-pressure, self-esteem, insecurities, drugs, communication, up, down, etc.), get supernatural assistance.  You trust God to do Prov. 21:1 with adults, trust God to also do Prov. 21:1 with teenagers.  Don't give up on our beautiful teenagers, but ask God to touch, heal, deliver, and raise up their hearts and minds.  Speak to a teenager, give them a warm smile, and reassure them that they are in your prayers (you might even ask if they have a specific request, and commit to pray for them).  When you see them, ask how things are going in that area.   People of all ages, especially teenagers need genuine love (John 13:34-35).

God Bless,

Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.
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Victory is better than defeat.

Victory is better than defeat.

Proverbs 7 describes a young man who was spotted by an adulteress and lured into her home, while her husband was away.  He followed her and experienced personal defeat (Prov. 7:18-23).  Strong temptation is real, and the enemy uses it to lure us away from God.  Get the victory over temptation by making wisdom your companion (Prov. 7:4).  Love God, pray throughout the day, meditate on God’s Word, connect with God and others in church worship, volunteer, share the message about Jesus, and do life together with godly people. Victory is better than defeat.

God Bless,
Pastor Brian E. Kennedy, Sr.