Strength and Power
by Michael Serna on Dec.03, 2011, under Devotion
Strength and Power
“The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!” (Psalm 68:35).
Peace
by Michael Serna on Dec.02, 2011, under Devotion
As Christmas approaches I am thankful for PEACE
Peace
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”(John 14:27).
Circumcision
by Michael Serna on Nov.29, 2011, under Devotion
Circumcision is the “surgical removal of the foreskin of the male sex organ. This action served as a sign of God’s Covenant relation with His people. It signified their responsibility to serve as the holy people whom God had called as His special servants in the midst of a pagan world. Circumcision … became a badge of the Jews spiritual and national superiority, fostering a spirit of exclusivism … Gentiles came to be regarded by the Jews as the ‘uncircumcision,’ a term of disrespect implying that the non-Jewish people were outside the circle of God’s love.
Evangelism Today
by Michael Serna on Nov.16, 2011, under Devotion
One pastor wrote a book questioning the biblical teaching on hell. Another pastor recently said that he thinks we should no longer use the terminology “saved” or “born again” in our preaching because our culture doesn’t understand that. And a popular Christian blogger has questioned the whole idea of evangelism.
There has never been a time when it is more significant for us to warn people about the reality of hell and tell them they need to be saved and born again. And yes, we need to do it through evangelism.
True Discipleship
by Michael Serna on Nov.06, 2011, under Devotion
The full concept of discipleship is to:
Share your faith
Lead people to Christ
Then help them mature
Are you doing that today? If not, The question is, are you a disciple? Perhaps you have done one or two of the things listed above, but not all. Maybe you haven’t done any of them. If you are ready to stop being a fair-weather follower, a spiritual baby, then why not take the opportunity to commit yourself to being a true disciple of Christ?
Speaking of spiritual babies, I can’t begin to wonder how much spiritual babies we have in this church. And I don’t mean to inquire about Chreselle or Matrix, their babies on their own … But what gets to me is that how many people in this room would like to spoon-fed the word, and not feed themselves.
1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3 for you are still carnal.
— 1 Corinthians 3:1
carnal – meaning doing things that are of your flesh and body and not of the spirit.
You know if I ever become a dad or I babysit a baby. I gotta cut up their food into tiny bits and pieces so they can eat it. And it’s the same thing with you guys sometimes, it is my duty to feed you the Word of God in order for you to receive it more easily because you guys wont do it on your own.
And that’s the objective of a child. Is to learn how to feed yourself.
It is my hope that you will read your own bible, analyze what it means, and start applying it in your own life. And that is one of the signs of growing up.
Are you doing that? Are you reading your bible and receiving God’s Word and applying it in your life today?
And one of the problems we see in the church today who have known the Lord for years but have never grown up. When they should be feeding themselves and also feeding others, they still need their food cut up into little pieces for them and they still need everything done for them. Is that you. Are you a baby?
Jerusalem
by Michael Serna on Oct.25, 2011, under Devotion
Jerusalem became the capital of Israel under King David and was actually known as the City of David. It was there in Jerusalem that the first and the second temple were built. It was there in Jerusalem at Mount Moriah, which is the area we know now as the Temple Mount, that Abraham was willing to offer his son, Isaac, to the Lord.
Attitude Toward Others
by Michael Serna on Oct.13, 2011, under Devotion
3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but tin lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
— Ephesians 2:3-4
Some people become so moody when they see someone perform better than them in something. Instead, we should look at them as inspiration or motivation to perform better. Don’t be conceited or selfish to anyone but admire their self-esteem (faith). You’d be surprised how much it can do for you.
Group Pic
by Michael Serna on Oct.12, 2011, under Greg Laurie
A couple months ago I was able to grab a group picture with Pastor Levi Lusko, of myself, Pastor Greg Laurie, and Pastor Pedro Garcia before the Anahiem Harvest Crusade of 2011.
Joyce Meyer
by Michael Serna on Oct.11, 2011, under Events
As a Long Beach, California native, I’m looking forward to seeing Joyce Meyer preach live and in person at the Long Beach convention center.
If you’re within the area, come out and see what God has spoken through her. A dymanic preaching woman with a passion impact the world with the Gospel.
She will preach for 3 days starting at 7pm on Thursday October 13th in which I will be there.
Long Beach Arena
300 East Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
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