Rev. I. L. Hammond Pastor of Neely Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Acts 16 tells us about the Holy family of God. God's family is real are you a family member or just a family friend.

1 Cori. 15 Paul reminds us of the hope we have in the resurrection. The resurrection is an important piece of our faith.

2 Timothy 1:5-10 stir up the gift of God in your life. God has given you everything to be an overcomer in this life.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 the Word of God is all together awesome!

A look back at answered prayers in the Bible. Examples for us today.

Psalms 1 reminds us of the choices we make determine our life's journey. Psalms 1:1 says watch who you walk, stand with, and sit with in life. Be a tree planted by the water and bring forth fruit, long life, and prosperity. Blessed means to be Happy!

True love is what the Bible tells us it is. There is no greater love then the love of Jesus Christ and what He did on the cross for us. All the wonderful blessings that God has given us because He loves us is amazing. So love your neighbor, family, and friends with the eyes of Christ.

In Psalms 68 God tells us that He daily loadeth us with benefits. God desires that you be Saved, Healed, and Delivered. Call on God's name and praise His Holy name JAH in Psalms 68:4. Benefits are blessings or release of a burden. Psalm 68:19 Salvation Psalm 68:20 Healing Psalm 68:21-23 Deliverance

In Ezekiel 16:1-6 God tells us to repent and cut the cord that connects you to your sinful past and live for Him. God says that you will have to decide to cut the cord and He will wash you, salt you, and put swaddled clothes on you. Then you will start to live your best life.

Isaiah 59 tells us to get right with God. Stop doing things that block your prayers from being answered. Stop doing things to hurt yourself. Restoration is available for you. Jesus Christ will rescue you.

Hebrews 11 tells us about the fruits of Faith in the lives of the Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11. The fruits of Trust, Sthrenght, Power Over Fear, Covenant, Commitment, Relationship and Obedience all come by having Faith.

Leviticus 26 tells us that we have to make room for something new. We will still be eating the old and have to make room for the new if we obey God. Remove the graven images the things that hinder your walk with God. Make time for Him and He will bless your life with overflow blessings.

In John 8:32 Jesus said "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free". God is the truth, light, and life of this world.

In the book of Philippians 4 The Apostle Paul gives some encouraging words to live by. God has not changed therefore be content.

Genesis 50 tells us about the life of Joseph and teaches us what forgiveness is all about. Some times it is hard to forgive it takes prayer and time to forgive and heal. The bible has given us a life to look at in a man by the name of Joseph to show us how to forgive someone that hurts you.

In Song of Solomon the Bible teaches us what true love is. Each chapter takes us deeper into a relationship of two people that deeply love each other. The type of love Christ has for us and the type of love we should have for the Kingdom of God. We should desire to show love in our relationship with Christ.

Matthew 1 Joseph the forgotten one of the Christmas story. He was led by God by the angels Joseph trusted the angels and he became a blessing to the world. Trust in God because He has all things in His hands. Let God have control of your life.

The 3 anointings of King David. It took time for David to get to the position God called him to do. God has to work on us to get us to the point that we can function in the call we have over our life. Don't grow weary waiting on your timing for growth in due season it will come.

Luke 2 tells us about Simeon and Anna after many years of worshipping God they found what they were looking for that Christmas Season and that is Jesus Chrst. Salvation, Direction, God's Glory, and Redemption can all be found in Jesus. What are you looking for this Christmas, Jesus is a gift like no other.

Daniel 5 tells us about how to get your prayers answered. God hears your prayer but the enemy tries to hinder our prayers. Therefore you have to pray without ceasing and make sure with line up with God's Word. Our sins, our unforgiveness, a uncaring attitude toward someone else, and selfishness block our own prayers. Check yourself today!

The prophet Haggai tells us to Remember God in everything that we do. Life can get so busy that we forget about the source of life. Our joy, peace, future all should be lined up with our relationship with Christ. REMEMBER GOD!

A lesson in the story of the Wise Men in the Christmas story. Only Wise men and women search for the Lord Jesus, a foolish man believes he does not need Christ. Seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be answered. Find the time to find Jesus make time for a relationship with Him.

New Year, New Direction, New Vision, New Purpose Joshua 5 % Things you need to do before going into a new time in life.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Tells us about God's love. How He wants to very best for us and how we should reflect the glory of God in our life. God doesn't look at the outside appearance but He looks at the inside of the soul and the heart. Our faith, hope, and love create a photo of us in the eyes of God. The portrait that He sees and loves is how do we walk in faith, how we hope in time of despair, and...

Ephesians 5:2-10 Bible study on how we are wonderfully made by God. God did not make a mistake when He made you. You are special in God's eye. You are blessed so walk in your Blessings, and bless others with love.