This message was preached by Dr. Jerry Harmon at Grace Bible Baptist Church located at 1518 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, Maryland 21228 (410-788-6132). Everyone is welcome to attend all services and events. We also invite you to view our weekly television program, The Everliving Story, Sundays at 2:30 PM on DIRECTV Channel 363. For more information, log on to GraceBibleBaptist.org and EverlivingStory.org.
This message was preached by Dr. Jerry Harmon at Grace Bible Baptist Church located at 1518 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, Maryland 21228 (410-788-6132). Everyone is welcome to attend all services and events. We also invite you to view our weekly television program, The Everliving Story, Sundays at 2:30 PM on DIRECTV Channel 363. For more information, log on to GraceBibleBaptist.org and EverlivingStory.org.
After watching the past 2 presidential campaigns can I say that I am tired of the lack of brotherly love in the world.
When I saw the hatred spewing across the television screen, or heard it blaring from my radio - especially in this particular contest between 2 people who want to be in charge of the most prosperous & powerful nation in the history of mankind - I am tired of the lack of brotherly love in the world.
When I read the news about man's inhumanity to man, whether it comes from a religious cult that cuts people's heads off, from alleged Human Rights groups that encourage the killing of police officers or from rogue police officers who, in their hatred, abuse their authority & power to kill others - I am tired of the lack of brotherly love in the world.
As I sit in my living room in the Philly summers & against my will am forced to hear my neighbors fighting in the street or arguing in their living rooms so loudly that I can hear them inside my own home even with my doors & windows shut - especially with the limited vocabulary which anger brings to the tongue - I am tired of the lack of brotherly love in the world.
I cannot simply laugh it off saying "people are sinners therefore they sin."
Though this is true it is not a laughing matter.
I am tired of the lack of brotherly love in the world.
I'm tired of it for many reasons.
It vexes my soul. It undermines my hope in common decency. At my age, the lack of love in the world causes my heart to sink because, even though I have raised my children to love Christ & function in this world, I have learned that it was not enough to protect them from the pains & struggles that come as a result of this lack of Godly love in the world - the pain of which came both from people of the world & people within the church.
I am tired of the lack of brotherly love in the world.
But I am called to express something greater - agape love
That the world lacks agape love only underscores the truth of God's Word which tells us that agape exists only in those born-again of God’s Spirit. It also reminds me that things will not get better or fixed until Jesus returns.
But this underscoring of Gods Word concerning the lack of agape love in the world also brings hope because God's Word also tells us that Jesus will return & that He will straighten things out.
So what can I do in the meantime? Do I keep my doors & windows closed and pray? Praying is always the right thing to do. But faith without works is dead.
So I cannot sit cloistered in my living room.
Do I get passionately angry with a fire burning in my belly - like when I was a young man - then redirect that passionate energy into doing good social works in order to help alleviate the pain & suffering caused by this lack of love in the world?
Doing good things for others is always the right thing to do.
But good works without faith are of no lasting help.
Do I strive to effect social change by supporting good political candidates? Do I petition the government in my spare time in order to correct the unfair & unjust laws in our country that protect those who do inhumane things to other human beings?
Doing what I can to make my culture better is always right, especially if I have
the freedom to speak up & vote for change.
The Jesus I read about in the Bible says this:
Matt 7:12 “do unto others what you would have them do unto you.”
Though God’s word tells me to respect & pray for those in political authority, nowhere does His word tell me to fix the government.
But His Word does tell me to love...with agape love. So the onus of expressing agape love in the world is placed squarely on my shoulders - on your shoulders.
Therefore if I see a lack of agape love in my little piece of the world, the responsibility for bringing it is mine & mine alone.
I am tired of the lack of Godly love in the world, and so I will bring it to them.
Sermon recorded at the Christian Black Belt Association's 2017 Koinonia Conference
King Agesilaus, ruled over Sparta for 40 yrs. He wasn't fond of brick walls. When said to a visiting King that the walls of Sparta were impregnable, the visiting king who didn't see any walls as he looked around e said, "I don't understand." The King of Sparta said "every man in Sparta is a brick. These are the walls of Sparta."
The Bible says that Christians, the blvrs in Christ, the members of the church are living stones. We are the walls of the church.
1Peter 2:5
"Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood"
Endurance to Never Give Up
#yougoodbro #devindavis #suicidepreventionmonth #nevergiveup #Igiveup
"I'm done man. I can't handle this anymore. This is tough."
STOP! No bro, you can't give up now...that's just trauma bearing you down!
Let's talk about it!
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Suicide Prevention Month
02:23 - Special Announcement
04:09 - Scripture
06:24 - Impromptu Point Alert!!!
10:29 - Another Impromptu Point Alert!!!
14:48 - Meaning of "I Give Up"
18:21 - Key 1
19:47 - Key 2
20:46 - Key 3
23:58 - Subscribe!!!
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I'll see you down the road.
#christianity #christianmen #christianmentalhealth
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Suicide Prevention Month:
Resources
NAMI - https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-month/
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/
AFSP - https://afsp.org/national-suicide-prevention-month/
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Diary of a Depressed Black Man - https://a.co/d/j9QIKJ5
A Better Spiritual Mind Playlist - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJSkTle3VHQ4amOgVmsVhOVenUfyjF-ey
4 Ideals for Overcoming Depression Through Prayer
#yougoodbro #devindavis #suicidepreventionmonth #overcomingdepression
We can't keep going on thinking we're alone in this battle against depression. If you are experiencing these issues, watch this episode so we can talk about what we have to remember when praying and having faith against depression!
Let's talk about it!
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Suicide Prevention Month
02:50 - Scripture
13:21 - Impromptu Point!!!
22:18 - Don't Believe Your Lies
23:23 - He Hears You
24:10 - You're Not Shunned Away
26:16 - Keep Praying
27:33 - Ask God to Take You Deeper
32:32 - Subscribe!!!
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I'll see you down the road.
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Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yougoodbro316/
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Suicide Prevention Month:
Resources
NAMI - https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-month/
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/
AFSP - https://afsp.org/national-suicide-prevention-month/
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Sondae - Amen (album) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPuwXO2ZVKI
Diary of a Depressed Black Man - https://a.co/d/j9QIKJ5
A Better Spiritual Mind Playlist - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJSkTle3VHQ4amOgVmsVhOVenUfyjF-ey
Overcoming Spiritual Abuse
#christianman #overcomingspiritualabuse #churchhurt #yougoodbro #devindavis
Everyone has a path to overcoming spiritual abuse and yes even us men need to root these troubles out of our lives for the better of us and our families. Let's talk about it!
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Scripture
01:35 - Discussion & Story Time
16:34 - Impromptu Point
19:32 - #1 Forgive Yourself
23:36 - #2 You're Not a Contrite Spirit
28:39 - #3 Make Yourself a Promise
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I'll see you down the road.
#christianity #christianmen
Christian father
Christian man
Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yougoodbro316/
Diary of a Depressed Black Man - https://a.co/d/j9QIKJ5
A Better Spiritual Mind Playlist - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJSkTle3VHQ4amOgVmsVhOVenUfyjF-ey
7 Affirmations for a Christian Man
#christianman #affirmationsforchristianman #tuadanlebatard #yougoodbro #devindavis
I learned a while ago that we need affirmations for us Christian men to live by and I found one of them by watching this portion of the Dan LeBatard with Stugotz interview with Tua Tagovailoa. We all need someone to pour into us. Let's talk about it!
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Scripture
01:20 - Today's Discussion and Scripture Breakdown
12:00 - Tua Interview + Tie-in Talk
16:35 - 7 Affirmations for the Christian Man
22:30 - Remember these Last Two if Anything
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#christianity #christianmen
Christian father
Christian man
Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yougoodbro316/
Diary of a Depressed Black Man - https://a.co/d/j9QIKJ5
A Better Spiritual Mind Playlist - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJSkTle3VHQ4amOgVmsVhOVenUfyjF-ey
LeBatardShow. “Tua Tagovailoa Opens up About Relationship With Brian Flores, New Contract, and Personal Growth.” YouTube, 19 Aug. 2024, www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH9mSPfI8dU.
Pride and Humility of a Real Man
#christianpride #humility #yougoodbro #devindavis
Bro, I know this is a hard pill to swallow but your pride is lying to you and we need to put it in check. Too often in this world as a real man, do we listen to only ourselves and not God but the real blessing in humility is telling pride to back up. Let's talk about it!
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Scripture
00:50 - Story Time!
15:40 - Only God Can Direct Me
17:31 - Don't fool yourself, listen to the signs
21:50 - Constantly keep yourself in check
24:15 - Remember the privilege and authority
27:46 - Ask God to make you a steward
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more thought-provoking content on Christian men's mental and spiritual wellness.
I'll see you down the road.
#christianity #christianmen
Christian father
Christian man
Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yougoodbro316/
Diary of a Depressed Black Man - https://a.co/d/j9QIKJ5
A Better Spiritual Mind Playlist - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJSkTle3VHQ4amOgVmsVhOVenUfyjF-ey
New Life Ministry
Please visit our website for more messages https://www.bibleword.com
Welcome, and thank you for visiting our GodTube Channel.
Let me begin by saying these Audio Sermons are for 'everyone.'
They minister and speak to the needs of all of us, 'especially the Church.' These messages, address our walk with Christ. We cover righteousness, the law of Christ vs the law of sin and death, true grace, deliverance and spiritual warfare, and living the crucified life. Also, Ministry and spiritual gifts, and holy living, and the condition of the Church in these last days.
We are confident the Holy Spirit will use these messages to find the mark in everyone's heart that has an ear to hear, and a heart to receive what God is saying to us all in these last days.
God bless you all!
Rev. Gary R. Kane
New Life Ministry
P. O. Box 453111
Garland, Texas 75045
https://www.bibleword.com
#BibleWord #NewLifeMinistry
New Life Ministry
Please visit our website for more messages https://www.bibleword.com
Welcome, and thank you for visiting our GodTube Channel.
Let me begin by saying these Audio Sermons are for 'everyone.'
They minister and speak to the needs of all of us, 'especially the Church.' These messages, address our walk with Christ. We cover righteousness, the law of Christ vs the law of sin and death, true grace, deliverance and spiritual warfare, and living the crucified life. Also, Ministry and spiritual gifts, and holy living, and the condition of the Church in these last days.
We are confident the Holy Spirit will use these messages to find the mark in everyone's heart that has an ear to hear, and a heart to receive what God is saying to us all in these last days.
God bless you all!
Rev. Gary R. Kane
New Life Ministry
P. O. Box 453111
Garland, Texas 75045
https://www.bibleword.com
#BibleWord #NewLifeMinistry
New Life Ministry
Please visit our website for more messages https://www.bibleword.com
Welcome, and thank you for visiting our GodTube Channel.
Let me begin by saying these Audio Sermons are for 'everyone.'
They minister and speak to the needs of all of us, 'especially the Church.' These messages, address our walk with Christ. We cover righteousness, the law of Christ vs the law of sin and death, true grace, deliverance and spiritual warfare, and living the crucified life. Also, Ministry and spiritual gifts, and holy living, and the condition of the Church in these last days.
We are confident the Holy Spirit will use these messages to find the mark in everyone's heart that has an ear to hear, and a heart to receive what God is saying to us all in these last days.
God bless you all!
Rev. Gary R. Kane
New Life Ministry
P. O. Box 453111
Garland, Texas 75045
https://www.bibleword.com
#BibleWord #NewLifeMinistry
New Life Ministry
Please visit our website for more messages https://www.bibleword.com
Welcome, and thank you for visiting our GodTube Channel.
Let me begin by saying these Audio Sermons are for 'everyone.'
They minister and speak to the needs of all of us, 'especially the Church.' These messages, address our walk with Christ. We cover righteousness, the law of Christ vs the law of sin and death, true grace, deliverance and spiritual warfare, and living the crucified life. Also, Ministry and spiritual gifts, and holy living, and the condition of the Church in these last days.
We are confident the Holy Spirit will use these messages to find the mark in everyone's heart that has an ear to hear, and a heart to receive what God is saying to us all in these last days.
God bless you all!
Rev. Gary R. Kane
New Life Ministry
P. O. Box 453111
Garland, Texas 75045
https://www.bibleword.com
#BibleWord #NewLifeMinistry
Bumper sticker: 'Christians are not perfect, just forgiven.'
Born-again believers in Christ understand this. But most non-Christians don't get it. Oh, they understand the concept. But they often think this saying is an excuse that gives Christians permission to live like anyone else while still believing that they are going to Heaven.
It’s not that un-believers think Christians should be perfect or that Christians cannot do sinful things. The problem for them is over 2 issues taught in the Bible that confuse even believers:
God's grace & human depravity
How can something as wonderful as forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation be free?
How can a person claim to be a Christian and act like that?
For the unbeliever the things of God are impossible to understand.
1Cor 2:14 ...the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Even Christians ask questions about these things. We understand them experientially. But we still wonder about even our own selves...how we can still sin when we have so much from the Lord.
Things that are valuable are costly. It is inconceivable that something as priceless as heaven could be offered as a free gift especially when earthly knowledge says that holiness enough to get to heaven must be worked for and earned.
It's almost impossible for a non-believer to understand how an individual who claims he / she belongs to God still struggles with imperfection.
Christians explain our relationship with God using phrases like 'Jesus has come into my heart.'
Since people generally understand that Jesus was perfect, it doesn’t equate that the person in whom Jesus resides, & allegedly through whom Jesus lives, is not acting in a perfect manner. No wonder people are confused.
We as Christians have some understanding of the process of sanctification. We know that asking Jesus into our hearts does not automatically make us perfect & erase our sinful humanity. If that was true the Bible would not be filled with counsel on forgiving others, understanding each other's failures, that believers should repent and ask forgiveness when they sin, etc.
So when an unbeliever expects perfection from a Christian - although unrealistic - at least I understand why they think that.
But when a Christian - a brother or sister in Jesus - expects perfection from other believers, that is most troubling. It also tells us that the brother/sister is not well versed in Scripture.
Our standard is high because our example is Jesus, Who was perfect. Our motives are often good. But we fall short. So that bumper sticker is a good reminder to believers.
Jesus never put pressure on us to be perfect. He simply told us that we should follow Him.
Please do not misunderstand. That we are not going to reach a state of perfection this side of heaven is not an excuse to behave in a fleshly & sinful manner.
Ruth Graham once said something very wise about her husband, Billy Graham:
"It's my job to love Billy. It's God's job to make him good."
Replace the name 'Billy' with the name of people you know - your spouse, your parents, friends, bosses, neighbors, especially your pastor - and you will see that your prayer list has grown exponentially.
The flip side is this: someone feels the same about you.
Their job is to love you. It’s God’s job to make you good.
You know better than any other human being the sin inside of you.
That should foster humility, not pride or hypocrisy.
So be sure to put yourself on your own prayer list.
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