Self-Control

Pr 25:28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

This scripture could be used for so much.  I just got back from taking our youth snow tubing.  You may ask what snow tubing has to do with the above scripture.  It is a simple illustration, but the tubing park has lanes and each of the lanes has barriers so that the one beside you cannot come over.

I simply look at this as an illustration of this verse.  If we don’t have any control over ourselves then we can cause trouble or a disaster.  Can you imagine what it would be if everyone was able to sled down the hill at once with no barriers between?  There would be major wrecks and probably injuries.

Matthew Henry says, “He lies exposed to all the temptations of Satan and becomes an easy prey to that enemy.”  Wow, not much more needs said.  God help us to stay in our own lane spiritually and not destroy any of God’s work and potential in our lives as well as others.

God Bless,

Have a blessed day

Rev. James Powell

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Preparing for Sunday School

Good Monday,

I would like to just say, “I am anticipating this week.”  I am finding the more we follow God and His leadings, the more satisfied we can find ourselves.  I am in the midst of studying a Sunday school lesson for this next Sunday morning.  We will be at the Piedmont Bible church in NC.  I am looking at the youth pastorate there and that really excites me.  If you are in the area, please stop by and say hello.  We are in the midst of making many decisions regarding our future and I know that God is leading.

The reason for this post is the topic of the lesson I am studying.  It is found in John 15 speaking of the vine.  The question is asked, “Does being a Christian Really Make a Difference?”  Wow what a question, and where do to do you start and stop?  What I would like to do is ask anyone who would be brave enough to give me a comment on it.

I know all of us have our opinions regarding the Bible, so give it to me.  I know being a Christian does make a difference, but I would like to hear how it makes a difference for you.  A quick reminder; tomorrow I will be interviewing Rev. Mark Heskett from UBC on my Blog Talk Radio Show…so stop by and have a listen.

God Bless and if you would remember us in prayer, it would be much appreciated.

Rev. James Powell
In Transition

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Repost–Anyone have any questions?

I am opening up the opportunity of any question you have for Rev. Mark Heskett.  I am interviewing him on Feb. 22 on the Powell Ministries Blog Talk Radio Show.  Questions should be relevant to UBC.  Show will be @ 2:30 PM EST.

So email me: pastorpowell@netzero.net with your questions.

Have a great day

Rev. James Powell

 

Feb 15th Show

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Any Questions?

I am opening up the opportunity of any question you have for Rev. Mark Heskett.  I am interviewing him on Feb. 22 on the Powell Ministries Blog Talk Radio Show.  Show will be @ 2:30 PM EST.

So email me: pastorpowell@netzero.net with your questions.

Have a great day

Rev. James Powell

Feb 15th Show

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Feb 15

2:30 PM interview with Ron McCormick at www.blogtalkradio.com/pastorpowell

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New Venture

Blog Radio Promo

 

Greetings again,

I am asking again for prayer for our family.  I know God knows what we need before we ever ask.  I am trying a new venture and I really don’t know where it will lead.  This is not a venture for monetary gain, or even popularity gain.  This is a venture to show that all of us have ups and downs in our lives.

I am going to attempt a Blog Talk Radio show and will be interviewing (or trying to get participators … ha) Pastors, Layman, Bible College staff, professors, evangelists, and anyone in our holiness movement.  We will learn as we go thru this.  The goal is to have a new one at least every other week and if I can line up different ones every week I will.

So…when you get an email from me asking for an interview, please consent.  Please sense the sarcasm…lol

Each interview will either be on Monday or Tuesday afternoons around 2:30.  This is the projected time anyway…some shows may fluctuate.  You will have to check back with us to see when each one is.  I hope to eventually add in questions from callers as we go along, but the first several shows, we won’t be taking any questions from callers.

So…to go to our show website you can go to BLOG TALK RADIO  Or you can go to the complete show site at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pastorpowell

Our first Guest:

Rev. Ron McCormick from Ponca City OK

Upcoming Guest:

Rev. Mark Heskett from Union Bible College

Have a great day and God Bless

 

Rev. James Powell

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