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Send us Fan Mail Jesus says the Son of man didn't come for the dressed up dirt of those who hold themselves as the gate keepers of Holyness and righteousness . Jessus said he came to seek and to save the lost! Luke 19:1-10

Send us Fan Mail   - The phrase “self-control” is a better-used term than the word “temperance.” - At times, “temperance” is assigned only to certain vices some of us might deal with, like drinking, or smoking, or fornication, or adultery - But in Galatians 5:23, “self-control” is meant to address the entire person, including their personal appetites, physical, mental, and spiritual - The ability...

Send us Fan Mail - Today we celebrate the women that prayed us through, cried over us, fed us when we were hungry, sacrificed when nobody noticed, and still came to church with a praise on their lips. - Can we thank God for our mothers today? - Somebody shout: “Thank God for Mama!” - In 2 Kings chapter 4, we find a widow woman in trouble. - Her husband is dead. - Debt collectors are coming. - Her...

Send us Fan Mail Today WE Talk About Meekness - Three things definitely stand out when examining meekness - One is that it is a very rare quality of character - Two, it is exceptionally precious in the sight of God - Three, it is probably the most challenging feature in the teaching of the fruit of the Spirit - Meekness is not to be confused with weakness - That is why meekness needs to be defined...

Send us Fan Mail - It is unfortunate that authorized versions of the Bible somewhat confuse the meaning of the seventh fruit of the Spirit by translating it as “faith.” - “Faith” by itself is not a fruit of the Spirit, but is one of God’s gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, “ 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 8 for to one is given the word of wisdom throu...

Send us Fan Mail  Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV), “ 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.    Now we use the word “good” synonymously with the words “sound”, “decent,” and “respectable.” - We describe items we purchase as “good,” meaning that it was worth the money spent on it and we use “good”...

Send us Fan Mail   - Saturday passes but not without Jesus speaking to John in Revelation 1:18, “ I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of [ a ]Hades and of Death.” - Why is that important, Jesus is signifying that He has absolute authority and control over death and the realm of the dead - It lets us know that Jesus has conquered death, hel...

Send us Fan Mail Sis. Lydia Murphey, Luke 23:34 Sis. Christy Kelsey-Luke 23:43 Sis Delissa Butler-John 19:26-27 Bro. Marshall Coleman-Matthew 27:46 Evangelist Cheryl Cook-John 19:28 Deacon Eric Butler-John 19:30 Elder Johnny Ray- Luke 23:46 Facilitator - Mother/Sis. Marion Coleman

Send us Fan Mail Galatians 5:22, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness (kindness = NKJV), goodness, faith…” 1 Timothy 3:3, “not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;” Titus 3:2, “to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.” James 3:17, “But the wisdom that is from abo...

Send us Fan Mail The long-suffering of God has been with us since way before we  were in existence.  - What is long-suffering, first and foremost? - Long-suffering is the patient endurance of hardship, provocation,  or injury without retaliating or giving up hope - Long-suffering in short is God holding back what we deserve - And we deserve a lot, if we be honest with ourselves - We deserve to pun...

Send us Fan Mail When we discuss peace, we are referring to something that often irritates  many people when they see that you possess it. - But sometimes it’s hard to realize you truly have peace until it becomes  clear that you possess the peace of God. - The peace I am talking about is the peace promised to believer.

Send us Fan Mail Everybody desires joy…not just happiness…at least I hope the desire is  not only happiness - But I do believe everyone desires joy - Even those individuals who select a path of self-denial that makes joy  almost impossible…still do what they do to obtain joy - One thing that unites all people is the longing for joy.  - It is important to recognize that joy and happiness are not th...

Send us Fan Mail Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. You have to have spiritual fruit in order for your gifts to work. It is important to have a practical understanding of the Fruits of the Spirit.  We know that God so loved the world that He gave H...

Send us Fan Mail Pressure pushes you further towards your purpose,  Spoken Word by Elder Alex Conedy 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Send us Fan Mail If we are going to be used by God, it is going to cost us something to do  ministry. - Matthew 16:24, “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to  come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow  Me. - It is going to be a sacrifice, something you have to give up.

Send us Fan Mail Our fasting Calendar GRACEPLACE CHURCH 19 DAYS OF FASTING & PRAYER January 21 – February 8 “This kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” Matthew 17:21 TABLE OF CONTENTS How to Use This Booklet Fasting Guidelines Day 1 – Surrender (January 21) Day 2 – Repentance (January 22) Day 3 – Hunger for God (January 23) Day 4 – Discipline (January 24) Day 5 – Obedience (Janua...

Send us Fan Mail Why do we believe in God? Why do we have faith in the Father, the Son, and  the Holy Ghost Salvation isn't earned but received as a gift through faith in Jesus's sacrifice,  leading to reconciliation with God, the Father.

Send us Fan Mail Matthew 14: 9 - 33 And the king was sorry; nevertheless, because of the oaths and because of those  who sat with him, he commanded it to be given to her.  10  So he sent and had John  beheaded in prison.  11  And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl,  and she brought it to her mother.  12  Then his disciples came and took away the  body and buried it, and went a...

Send us Fan Mail Hebrews 11:6,   But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes  to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently  seek Him.

Send us Fan Mail Ezekiel 36:26-27 26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.

Send us Fan Mail James 4:4, “ Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know  that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever  therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an  enemy of God.” - This is covenant language. - To love the world’s values is to betray Christ - This is not human jealousy, it is holy jealouse - The Holy Ghost cannot, and will not, coexist with a heart...

Send us Fan Mail There are times in life when God sends you through a season - You do not question it, but it consumes your thought process - You pray and try to pray.  - Try to pray means trying to remain focused on what the Father is  trying to tell me through the Holy Ghost, but most times you find it  impossible to stay focused. - But what is imperative is that you remain saved, sanctified, an...