The GYFT Podcast with Jerome Farris

If you can think it, you can be it. BELIEVE ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. (Philippians 4:19)

Our big "Break" comes when we come to God in humility with a contrite heart seeking his mercy. (Psalms 51:17)

We are vessels marred due to sin, however we can be healed and repaired in the hands of God. (Jeremiah 18:3)

When confronted by problems, face them and accept God promise to help.

As the Lord is the Good Shephard, we are his sheep. (Psalm 100:3) As his sheep we follow (obey) Him. We are content because we trust that he will take care of us and is willing to do what is necessary to protect us (even die). I am the good shephard; the good shephard giveth his life for his sheep.

Waiting on God requires faith, humility, patience and courage.

Guard thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23)

Asked to do something by God that doesn't make sense? Remember, we don't know everything but God does.

Thanking God for "Everything" acknowledges His sovereignty, wisdom and control of even those disappointments in life. He is able to transform what we don't understand or may not want to experience for our good. Every difficulty brings with it an opportunity to strength our relationship with Jesus. That in itself is reason to give thanks.

KEY FOUR: THE MINISTRY - the ministry of the Holy Spirit is what gives us the power to do the will and works of God. KEY FIVE: THE MESSIAH - It is JESUS himself who embodies all that we are and ever will be. In Him we live, move and have our being.

KEY THREE: THE METHOD by which man can be saved is the word of faith that we preach. It is the Good News of Jesus Christ. (Romans 10:9-10)

KEY TWO: THE MESSAGE - God loves you and there is absolutely nothing you can do to change that! (Romans 8:36-39)

KEY ONE: THE MISSION- going beyond the four walls of your place of worship sharing with others your story of who Jesus is to you.

It is the "Church" that God has chosen to bring His message of love, hope, and salvation to the world. He has given the church 5 essential keys that will guarantee its success.

Whatever form "pain" might come in, there is a sign that just down the road there is hope, deliverance and relief. It's "Heaven's Highway Sign".

PEOPLE OF PROGRESS are people who are pressing toward the mark of the higher calling in Christ Jesus.

PEOPLE OF PURPOSE are not only hearers, but doers as well. They see a need and will do something about that need. They share with others what they have received. That's "LOVE". (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)

Before the church can move forward in progress and with purpose, we must acknowledge that we have failed God. It begins with being a PEOPLE OF PRAYER, asking God for forgiveness. (2 Chronicles 7:14)

It is the Word of God preached and the moving of the Holy Spirit that brings renewal, regeneration and rebirth to hopeless situations, even dry bones.

God's desire for His people Israel is also what he desires for the church and us as individuals. Life, vitality, hope and wholeness. What might be dead now, does not have to stay that way.

Are there signs that you might be spiritually dyhydrated or dry when it comes to God? There is hope even in the valley of life.

John 13:35 - The world may know that ye are my disciples .... ye love one another." This is my evidence. I am guilty because I do love you all.

What evidence is there that proves you are guilty as charged for being a believer in Jesus Christ?

Jesus resurrection helped us get back what was lost: It REMOVED what sin delivered, RENEWED what sin deformed and RESTORED what sin destroyed.

In times of trouble turn to God for help. There you will find strength from Him and "ENCOURAGEMENT FOR YOURSELF."