Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

 

“Disjointed In A Barren Land” (Part II)

(Ezekiel 37:1-7)

Pastor Dix expressed that as believers we should have open ears to tune into what God has to say. When we don't hear what God is speaking to our hearts we are at risk of being in a barren land and living beneath God's promise. To experience bountiful blessings from God it is important that we ask ourselves a couple of questions to evaluate our Kingdom walk.

First, we should examine our sensitivity to God's voice by asking ourselves:

• What is God's plan for me?
• What is God preparing me for?
• What is God waking me up to?

After meditating on these questions, we should then examine which step we are on as it relates to our spiritual growth.

Pastor Dix used bricks and steps as a spiritual metaphor; thereby, saying that when we discard bricks (i.e the Word of God) we remain in on the same step because we are missing those bricks that are needed for us to get to the next level. Unfortunately, when bricks are missing we fall through!

Therefore, it is imperative that we apply every word to our lives so that God can take us to His place of promise! When we ignore God's Word we become lifeless dry bones, but when God's Word manifests in our lives, we can boldly speak life into our barren situations. Like Pastor Dix said we need to "speak to the bones."

Quote of the Sermon:

"Praying won't help you when you ignore God's Word." - Pastor George Dix Jr.

Scripture References:

 

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

• Psalm 40:1-4 - Prayer and Scripture - Prophetess Winter Brown
• Ezekiel 37:1-7 - "...O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD..."

Sunday, April 9, 2006 - (Palm Sunday)

 

“Disjointed In A Barren Land” (Part III)

(Ezekiel 37:1-7)

Pastor Dix explained the importance of understanding how God operates. He said that God is a God of covenant, which is an agreement. God relates to people through promises and speaks to us through His Word. God is so devoted to His children that He will even look out for those connected to us. He proves His loyalty to the children of God by holding Himself subject to His Word! Numbers 23:19 reads that God cannot lie!

Without the presence of God abiding in us, Pastor Dix described us as "dead men walking." God wants to resuscitate us by breathing new life into us! To experience new life we must eat our veggies (broccoli, cauliflower and okra) and meat (liver, spam and other potted meats---"yuck!") the nutritional portion of God's Word that doesn't always taste so good. God wants us to receive the meat of His Word then apply it to our lives daily. When we are spiritually malnourished, we are dried up and don't realize it, which causes us to be in a barren land or at risk of entering into a barren land.

Lastly, Pastor Dix encouraged us to come out of our self-created valleys by standing on those bricks (God's Word) that we've tossed aside!

Quote of the Sermon:

"When God protects you nobody can bother you." - Pastor George Dix Jr.

Bonus Quote of the Sermon:

"Stop praying to God if you are not willing to obey Him." - Pastor George Dix Jr.

Scripture References:

 

Sunday, April 9th, 2006

• Deuteronomy 28:1-9 - Prayer and Scripture - Sister Sheila Bell
• Ezekiel 37:1-7 - "...O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD..."
• Numbers 23:13 - "God is not a man, that he should lie..."

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

 

“The Advocator”

(John 14:15-18,26)

Pastor Dix reminded us that it's one thing to come to church, it's another to have an experience with God. In this week's message, Pastor recalled Jesus' promise that upon returning to His Father, he would send us a comforter, a holy advocate, to protect and guide us through the trials of life. (John 14:15-18,26).

God loves us, and when we obey His commands, He will do anything we ask for in His name. It's is critical that we obey God's commands. When we hear the word of God, we need to apply that word in our lives.

Satan is constantly accusing us before God, and we need a divine advocate to represent us on our behalf. There is nothing that God can't work out. He promised and He delivered. Regardless of what your past situation may have been, God's love and mercy is neverending. Whatever may be troubling you, give it up to God and he'll work it out.

Quote of the Sermon:

"Turn it over to God, because He can do a better job. Let it go!" - Pastor George Dix Jr.

Scripture References:

 

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

• John 3:16 - Prayer and Scripture - Pastor Phillips
• John 14:15-18, 26 - "...The promise of the Comforter..."