Faith Center Church

Matthew Henry, a famous Bible scholar was once attacked by thieves and robbed.  In his diary he wrote, “Let me be thankful, first because I was never robbed before; second although they took my purse, they did not take my life; third because, although they took my all, it was not much; fourth because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed”.

The reason for the story, a thankful heart will make even the bitterest of pills go down just a little easier. Paul the apostle wrote these words, “Rejoice evermore.  Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)  As Christians we should have a habit of saying thank you for even the small things someone does for us, a smile and a thank you makes the day go better for all of us. Give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good.

Pastor Danny

God is always full of surprises.  He created a beautiful garden, then a lovely woman for man. Then because of Eve’s rebellion there was a fall and God provided an animal skin to cover their sin. There was a flood and God provided a man who was faithful, to build a boat in a world where there was no water. There was the Red Sea that blocked the way to the Israelites freedom.  That same sea destroyed the enemy after God sent wind to part the waters and made a way of escape for His people.  There were enemies, yet God had Joshua to conquer. There was Nebuchadnezzar, yet God had a Daniel and in his faithfulness to God he was elevated to the right hand of the king.

There are always surprises for you.  Expect them! I believe you will get exactly what you expect, and what you hope for. The definition of hope is “a constant expectation”. What are you expecting? If you are expecting to lose your job, you probably will.  If you are expecting your kids to do crazy things, they will. Expect GOOD things to happen and they will, meditate on those things that are worthy of praise and pure.  If you expect God to surprise you, He will!  (Phil. 4:8)

Pastor Danny Borrell

Don’t doubt in the darkness what God has shown you in the light.  David, the youngest son of Jesse, after seven years of solitude with his Father’s sheep was thrown into the public eye.  One moment he is delivering cheese sandwiches to his brothers on the battlefront, the next he is the champion of his people and the heartthrob of every woman in Israel.

Although, because of King Saul’s jealous spirit David’s glory was short lived and he was charged with treason and a sentence of death. After he slaughtered Goliath and saved his nation he finds himself hiding in a limestone hole, both clammy and dark. He had every right to be resentful and try to rise on his own to a position of leadership, yet David said, “You will enlighten my light; weeping only endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”  (Ps.18: 28; 30:5).

When you find yourself in David’s place, in a hole that is filled with darkness and no light at the end of the tunnel, it is not time to give up. David had a promise from God that he would be the King of Israel; because of this promise he focused on what God had told him. God has a plan and a promise for you, and it is found in His word as you dwell in His presence.

Pastor Danny

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the trickery of the devil. (Eph. 6:11)

Take a stand of faith. Standing is listed as a posture of prayer in the word of God.  There are many prayer positions such as kneeling, bowing, and lying prostrate on the floor.  Standing is not only a receiving stance but also an attitude that says, I refuse to move; I will stand on the Word and back down the rulers of the darkness.

Standing says I have come here to stay.  I am well protected in the heat of battle.  I have the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God spoken from my lips.  I have the full armor of God to enable me to withstand any evil that would befall me. (Eph 6:12)

Paul said in Ephesians that he placed Jesus far above all principality, power, might, and dominion. We are the body of Christ to the world and we have authority over Satan.  Take a stand against him, resist him, and break his hold in every area of our lives.

Remember Caleb said in his report, the enemy’s defense has left him, he no longer has his armor.  Satan has been rendered powerless by the death and the resurrection of Jesus. The authority Jesus experienced is yours if you will believe and stand on the word of God.  Hold your position and give no place to the devil and he will flee from you.

This is the victory that overcomes the

World, even our faith.  1 John 5:4

Pastor Danny

Nothing is impossible with our Father God. The word impossible is defined as something that is incapable of ever happening, something impractical and hopeless.  Whatever the circumstance may be, always remember, “With God nothing is impossible.”(Luke 1:37)

After having read Luke 1:37, we know it was impossible that Mary, being a virgin, could give birth to a Child. However once Mary believed the word of the angel, she became God’s instrument through which the world could receive their Savior. It is time for you to receive what seems so impossible, this Christmas season.

Pastor Danny