Pulpit Power Podcast

When your heart is heavy, it is hard to take the time to celebrate. But do you take the time to celebrate, whether you want to or not? God wants us to celebrate life and to celebrate Him. We need to thank and praise God for everything He has done for us. When we celebrate God, we need to come to Him with a pure heart. Don't focus on what your have lost, but have have a song in your heart for what you still have. As Christians, we have a reason every day to celebrate.

Have you gotten relaxed in your daily walk? Have you been neglecting your time with God? Have you blessed the Lord in your everyday life? When you go to church, who are you worshiping: yourself or God?

Do you know the history of the Baptists? Have you heard of the "Trail of the Blood" that is in the Baptist history? The apostles and earlier Christians were tortured and murdered for their beliefs. As Baptists today we should be humble on how far and precious the earlier Baptists have brought our faith. Our history is not a bed of roses but comes with martyrs. What we view as persecution today, is nothing compared to the hate and persecution our forefathers went through.

Do you know how to deal with the negative people in your life? Do you let them intimidate you and bring you down? Are you in fear of man and often compromise your convictions? If someone criticizes you, don't let it get to you and just see if they have wisdom or if they are just bitter. If you run across the critics, who are bitter and negative, just move on and press forward. We are not to please man, but are suppose to please God.

Do you wonder if the church that Jesus started, is still around today? Jesus promised that the gates of Hell will not prevail against His church. The word church is derived from the Greek word "ecclesia", which means an assembly of called believers. The church is visible, and not invisible as some denomations try to teach. The church is founded on the foundation of Jesus Christ, and without Him the church will crumble. Are you part of a local New Testament Church?

Have you prayed for something and it seemed like God was not listening to your prayer? Maybe the answer to your prayers was not want you had wanted? When you pray do you pray for God's will to be done? While you are praying, you need to learn how to patiently wait for that answer. If you are burdened and praying, have a good attitude and don't be so dramatic! While you are waiting and praying, make sure you are making plans for when God opens that door or closes it.

Are you a pew warmer or a Christian who is ambitious? Are you afraid of what others might think, or do you just do what God tells you? Is your wall standing up strong or has it fallen and it needs to be repaired? Is your heart heavy over the lost souls in the world?

Are you mourning the loss of a precious loved one? Do you mourn for your lost loved ones? Is your heart broken? When we lose that precious person, we mourn for the loss! With their death, it becomes a reality that life is short. We should be mourning over lost souls and trying to win them. Tragedy will bond our hearts together and will make us grow up! We can even break God's heart! Have you broken God's heart here lately?