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This I believe

PASTORS SERMONS

Joanne Huber
April 24, 2015

Principles of the Bible
I think it is really sad how some churches mark the divorcee as though they have committed the unforgivable sin. Yes, I am divorced and I remarried. If I were able to do my life over I definitely would not of rushed into marriage as quickly as I did. I loved my first husband and always will. I was married for 23 years. As in all marriages we had our ups and downs. In 1978, we separated for 18 months. My x-husband was an alcoholic, drug abuser and adulterer. It was during the seperation that God placed a call on my life. I prayed God would restore my marriage and he did in 1981. I stand/stood on the Word.
I Corinthians 7:14 the husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.
Shortly after my conversion I felt called to ministry and God used me as teacher and leader in youth groups. I gained a lot of knowledge from the Bible during this time. Sometimes I think the Lord placed me as a teacher just so I could learn his Word.
A couple years later my ex-husband became involved also in ministry. He drove the church bus and we picked up the kids in neighborhood who needed a ride. I went door to door inviting and signing up the children to ride the bus and he did the driving.
1983 my ex-husband decided to take a job in Oshkosh, WI from Milwaukee, WI. We prayed and the Lord lead us to the Pentecostal Church of God. There was opening for Sunday School teacher and I was quick to fill the position. My ex-husband was soon made Deacon. (Hind side, I really feel this position did him more harm than good. He was a novice ) He held his position for about 1-2 years. The Pastor of the church resigned and new pastors came. The sin in the church was really too much for my husband to handle.
I found out in 1994 that he restarted his affair with his ex girlfriend in 1985. I never wanted a divorce but he didn’t want to give up his girlfriend. He claimed he loved us both. We divorced 1995.
I met Jerry in 1997 and we married in 1998. We knew each other for only a short time. The Lord had spoke to my spirit and said this is the man you are going to marry. I told myself to get that notion out of my heard. I was lonely and thought I just wanted him. A few weeks later, the Pastors mother told me that Jerry wanted to date me. She mentioned he was going to date some of the ladies in the church. I waited and a few weeks passed, maybe months and he never asked. Then I attended a Valentines banquet as a single and so did Jerry. Jerry came into the church kitchen while I was doing dishes and asked if I would go to lunch with him the next day after the Sunday Service.. My first response was no. But he kept asking and wondered why I said no. He said it was just lunch. Well, that lunch was not just a lunch. He tells me how he feels the Lord wants me to be his wife. If God hadn’t already spoke to me I would of thought he was way out of line. I kept silent about what the Lord had told me. I wanted to get to know this person before I jumped into marriage. We married in April. I had written what I wanted in a man if I ever renarried. Jerry met all the qualifications of a good husband.
We are not perfect. But we are what God has joined together. We are one in the Lord.
Jesus tells us about the Good Samaritan. One who helped a stranger who was beaten and left for dead in the road. The good Samaritan didn’t look away. But he reached out and helped his fellow brother in his time of need. Expecting nothing in return. That is what our Father requires of us. We are called to be Good Samaritans.
There are so many people in the world who are like this man, People who are beaten and left to die. I certainly don’t have the resource to help them all. But I know a man called Jesus. He can do the impossible. When at all possible, I will do my best to help out anyone who is in need of my help. Whether it is get him shelter, or witness to them. One thing I can always do is pray. Prayer can change any situation. We need to walk in this life just as Jesus walked.
My mother past away this past May. She was just 90. The theme of her funeral was Jesus is the Light. I believe in eternal life. I believe the saints of God will live forever. Life here on earth is like a vapor compared to eternity. We must walk the walk, not just talk the talk. We must press on forward and hold on to Gods promises. And when this life on earth is done we will go to be with those who have gone on before us. If your name is written in the lambs book of life you have everlasting life. You see Mom believed what scriptures says. For instance:
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whosoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. I John 1:7
for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” I Peter 1: 16
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16
He that hath my commandments, and keeps them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. John 14:21.
I have a few plants I need to water on a weekly basis. If I don’t keep take care of them they will die. I need to water or feed myself on a daily basis or I will, become weak. . I must take care of my body, soul, and spirit man. God requires his children to be faithful to his call. As time go by, as the years go by we are being transformed to the image of God. Scripture says:
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. II Corinth 3:18
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ I Corinth 2:16
In children’s church we made candles and sang. The candles represented us living the Christ filled life and taking the gospel where we went.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
We also made Stop and Go signals for each child and sang.
Stop! and let me tell you
what the Lord has done for me.
Stop! and let me tell you
what the Lord has done for me.
He forgave my sin and he saved my soul;
he cleansed my heart and he made me whole.
Stop! and let me tell you
what the Lord has done for me.
And then Go and tell the Story….
I love to tell others about the Lord, I love leading them into God’s truth. I desire to take the Good News of the gospels to my home and abroad. Where ever the Lord sends me.
Another thing I wanted to mention is found in I Corinthians. The Word tells us the greatest of gifts is Love.
And now abides faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity(Love). I Corinth 13:13
My Heavenly Fathers love reminds me of a Mothers Love. Of course, being a Mother I can relate. A mother can love her child unconditionally. It doesn’t matter what they do or she will always love them.
God’s ways are higher than my ways. I cannot comprehend or understand the depths of his love while here on earth in the flesh. But this I know he loves everyone. Even the most violent of sinners. The Jewish nation and their prophets crucified the Lord Jesus. And the Word says “Jesus wept.”
While we were yet sinners Jesus Christ died on the cross for us!
One more thing. If you want to know why I go to church. It is because I love God.I love God because he love me first. I find Joy in his presence. God the father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit. I go to church to hear his Word proclaimed. I go to see his Word fulfilled. I go to church to have fellowship with the saints of God. I go to church to worship the Lord Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. In church, during worship his presence, his anointing rains on his children as they reach out to him either in worship or during pray.
The body of believers are the church. We meet in a building. We need each other to function as a body. We need to encourage one another, to comfort one another, to share with one another. To love and be loved by God and his children. We all have different gifts and we need to share those gifts with one another.
It’s true we are commanded to forsake not the fellowship of one another. We are required to attend meetings. We are required to lead other to church and then to disciple them and baptizing them. We need to walk with the new babes in Christ until they are strong enough to be on their own.
And remember there is God enemy Satan and his demons who are always making war with the saints of God. There are seducing and deceiving spirits trying to destroy the church (us). And if we do not fellowship with believers we will suffer the consequence of that choice.
I am looking forward to being a part of this church.
In Jesus Christ our Lord
Pastor Joanne Huber

The Taxi Driver’s story

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A sweet lesson on patience. A NYC Taxi driver wrote: I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was going to be my last ride of my shift I thought about just driving away, but inst…ead I put the car in park and walked up to the door and knocked.. ‘Just a minute’, answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 90’s stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940’s movie. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets. There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos and glassware. ‘Would you carry my bag out to the car?’ she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb. She kept thanking me for my kindness. ‘It’s nothing’, I told her.. ‘I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother to be treated.’ ‘Oh, you’re such a good boy, she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address and then asked, ‘Could you drive through downtown?’ ‘It’s not the shortest way,’ I answered quickly.. ‘Oh, I don’t mind,’ she said. ‘I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way to a hospice. I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. ‘I don’t have any family left,’ she continued in a soft voice..’The doctor says I don’t have very long.’ I quietly reached over and shut off the meter. ‘What route would you like me to take?’ I asked. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes she’d ask me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, ‘I’m tired. Let’s go now’. We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico. Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must have been expecting her. I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair. ‘How much do I owe you?’ She asked, reaching into her purse. ‘Nothing,’ I said ‘You have to make a living,’ she answered. ‘There are other passengers,’ I responded. Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug.She held onto me tightly. ‘You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,’ she said. ‘Thank you.’ I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning light.. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.. I didn’t pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly lost in thought. For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk.What if that woman had gotten an angry driver,or one who was impatient to end his shift? What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away? On a quick review, I don’t think that I have done anything more important in my life. We’re conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments. But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one. PLEASE SHARE THIS TOUCHING STORYSee More

GOD CARES FOR YOU

PASTORS SERMONS

Do you ever feel no one cares? are you lonely? do you need a true friend? Jesus can meet all those needs. God is Love; Did you hear me. God is Love and he loves you more than you can comprehend; He wants you to come to him; He wants you to depend on him, he wants you to have a relationship with him. Call on him today and he will answer you. Why not try God today? After all, it will cost you nothing…….

The Lord is so good to me. He blessed me as a mom yesterday; I either talked to or visited all my children; I surely do understand the children & grandchildren are a blessing from the Lord!

Love is caring

PASTORS SERMONS

James 1:22-24 Do not merely listen to the word of God, and so deceive yourself. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word, but does not do what it says is like a man, who looks to his face in a mirror and after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

Think about it have you ever deceived yourself; I know I have; I have imagined I am good and then later repented. The only good in me is the work of the Holy Spirit in me. In my own strength, in my own wisdom, on my own, I always fail. But I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Have a blessed Day!

JESUS LAST WORDS ON THE CROSS

PASTORS SERMONS

THE FIRST WORD

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”
Gospel of Luke 23:34
THE SECOND WORD

“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Gospel of Luke 23:43
THE THIRD WORD

“Jesus said to his mother: “Woman, this is your son”.
Then he said to the disciple: “This is your mother.”
Gospel of John 19:26-27

THE FOURTH WORD

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34

THE FIFTH WORD

“I thirst”
Gospel of John 19:28

THE SIXTH WORD

When Jesus had received the wine, he said,
“It is finished”;
and he bowed his head and handed over the spirit.
Gospel of John 19:30
THE SEVENTH WORD

Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit”:
Gospel of Luke 23:46