The GYFT Podcast with Jerome Farris

The "Pains" in the valleys of life will come. Know that they are from the hands of a loving father who is in the business of perfecting you. "You will have tribulations but be of good cheer for I have "overcome" the world." Embrace what God wants you to "become."

The valley you are in right now is God's way of carving you down here to fit up there. Embrace what God wants you to know. You are not alone. He is with you. (Psalm 23:4)

Preaching the gospel is telling the truth about Salvation. Christ in you. This is our hope of glory.

Preaching the gospel is telling the truth about Jesus. Regardless on where one might stand on this issue: on the right (sheep) or on the left(goat). HE IS LORD!

Preaching the gospel is telling the truth about man. It is in the presence of a holy God that we ought to recognize our unworthiness. Is worship always marked by shouting? Are there ever moments of just tears?

Preaching the gospel is telling the truth about God; His eternal existence, sovereignty, righteousness and unchanging grace.

"JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE": A Tribute of Honor in Memory of the Mothers of Open Door Gospel Tabernacle, where I was blessed to serve for 30 years.

Faith in God is like a rubber ball, there must be something on the inside that makes it strong. It will remain true to its convictions no matter what comes against it. It is this assurance that empowers one to enter into God's Rest.

Faith is essential in the life of a believer. It is "Faith in God" based on the Word of God .... THIS IS THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR, THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN.

Knowledge is good but not enough. Combine what you know with faith in God's ability to do what He says he will do. This is the true meaning of "entering his rest."

With the disappointments and setbacks of life there is also evidence of God's faithfulness that has brought you to where you are. Let others know of God's goodness to you. Tell your story.

There are 2 requirements to be a member of this elite program: An intimacy that comes from dwelling in that secret place and abiding under HIS shadow. if interested, ENROLL TODAY!

As long as God is awake, you and I can rest.

A "witness" tells everything they know. What do you know about God and are you willing to tell others? Know this, God gotcha back!

As believers who follow Christ, our true reward will not be "of this world" (physical and temporal), but of the "Kingdom", (spiritual and eternal). Praise God!

Before asking Jesus what do you get for following Him, ask yourself, "What have I given Him for saving me?"

Thorns (afflictions) aren't so bad. They help us reflect on worship, wait on God, and give us reason to witness. In our times of weakness, God's grace is all we need.

Endurance is the key to overcoming conflicts in our lives. The strength of the Lord (His grace) comes in waiting on Him. Isaiah 40:31

Don't avoid taking your pain and problems to God. He knows you're coming and will be happy to see you.

We all have THORNS in our lives. There is purpose for that pain. The purpose: to keep us humbled and reflective of God's presence. This is our WORSHIP.

Awareness of sin should not keep you away from the Lord's Table but drive you to it. Confess, seek forgiveness, acknowledge Christ perfect sacrifice and accept His invitation with gladness and thanksgiving.

For we who are saved, our power source is Jesus Christ whom we preach. Stay connected. To those who are not, it's foolishness.

It is of little or no value at all to have the power of the almighty God at our disposal and let our connections get rusty and corroded. Keep a good connection to your power source. That source is Jesus. (John 15:5)

The bridge that helps us get over the pain we experience in life by others and the sins we have done to God is FORGIVENESS. With God's help we can get to the other side.

Don't miss the party. God has made it that all might come. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16