Nov 25

One of a Kind

I wanted to inspire you today to help you realize that you are one of a kind. You are created in the image of God according to Genesis 1:27. God knew you before you were formed in your mothers womb according to Jeremiah 1:5. He destined you for greatness and has huge plans for you and wants you to walk in your purpose and calling in life.

There is no other person who has ever walked on this earth who is like you. You are rare, you are special, unique, different and important. You can make a huge difference in the lives of so many people. Over Ten Billion people have walked the earth, but there is not now, nor has there every been anyone like you. There never has been and never will be someone like you. Your voice pattern is different than any other voice on earth. Your fingerprints are different and your very genes leave a trail of identifying marks completely different than any other person who has ever lived. You are ONE OF A KIND.

Now develop your uniqueness and remember that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Eph 2:10

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Oct 24

Opportunity of a Lifetime

What If I told you that you had the opportunity but in this opportunity
You would have no
401k
Life, dental or health insurance
No company car
No guarantee of bonus or raise
No cell
And a substantial decrease in your current salary
Would you take that opportunity?
Now what if I said in this opportunity you will have opportunity to
Raise up leaders to fulfill their calling in Christ
See thousands come to know Christ
Gain hundreds of friends—not facebook friends but real friends
Be able to comfort someone in that time of need
See a student ministry grow from tens to over a hundred
Or see a church grow to reach 1000 on Easter ☺
Or be that father figure to a student, or child who does not have that in their life
WOULD YOU TAKE THAT OPPORTUNITY? Cause I did

Thanks Turning Point Church!!!

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Sep 18

Birth of The Church

In my recent readings and research I was reading through Acts as I have read countless times. Acts is one of my favorite books in the Bible. To preface this Peter and the Apostles were in the upper room awaiting the promise of the Father—the Holy Spirit. In Acts 2 the Holy spirit came upon the Apostles and they began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Then it hit me—check this next part out; I had never read it like this before but check out Acts 2:5 where it says “And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.” On the day of Pentecost, God made it possible for the Holy Spirit to overflow beyond the borders of Israel. Gods timing was so perfect that he had travelers to be present, ones who would carry the gospel back to their homes and begin local bodies of believers within their own communities. On that day three thousand people “accepted his message and were baptized” (Acts 2:41). Peter’s message would mark the birth of the Church. However the impact on that day reached beyond the walls of Jerusalem. Gods timing is so perfect and right on time.

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Sep 5

Problem into Opportunity

Romans 8:31 says God is for us and He is not against us.
To every problem Jesus looks at it as a opportunity.

• Sickness is an opportunity for healing
• Sorrow is an opportunity for compassion
• Fear is an opportunity for faith
• Sin is an opportunity for forgiveness

With Jesus every one of us is a gold mine of undiscovered possibilities

To Jesus the important fact about you and me is not that we are sinners but we can be saints—through Gods love and mercy on our lives

Man can be born again! Characters can change! We can become a new person! Life can be beautiful! There is a solution to every problem! There is light behind every shadow!!!

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Aug 20

My Love Prayer

This is my prayer for today based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

God help me to never give up on the calling You have for my life, or care more for others than for myself.
Help me to not want what I don’t have, or strut, or ever get a swelled head-because of Your blessing and favor on my life.
Help me to not force my personal agenda on others, or ever have a”me first,” attitude.
God help me to not fly off the handle in frustration of my insecurities or inadequacies.
Help me to not keep score of the sins of others, or revel when others grovel.
Help me to take pleasure in the flowering of truth, and put up with anything out of love.
Help me to trust You always, and always looks for the best in everything and everyone.
God help me to never look back, and keep going to the end—to stay the course You God have set out for me.
I love You Lord!!!!
In Jesus Name

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Aug 17

Leaders Prayers

James calls leaders to pray in a specific way and function for leaders to perform.

James 5:13-16 says,
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Confess your trespasses[a] to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

Consider what James calls leaders to do:

1) Identify
Leaders are to identify the problems, then also identify with the problems. They are to come to the aid to those in need, whether they suffer from sickness, suffering or sin.

2) Intercede
Leaders are to pray for those in need.

3) Intervene
Leaders are to throw themselves in the direction of their prayers. In addition to prayer, they should do anything they can to aid in the restoration for which they so earnestly pray.

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Jul 20

7 Day Fast

I want to challenge you to stretch your faith with me and believe and know that God is going to do some amazing things through the lives of the leaders and students of Impact who are going to the Motion Conference next week.

We have the biggest group ever going on this trip and we know that there is going to be lasting change in the lives of those going. Please stand in faith with me as we begin a fast starting Thursday to Wednesday night before Motion.

Here is my 7 day plan

Brads 7 day fast

No social media, television or movies the entire fast

Day one —Daniel fast—no meat, bread or sweets

Day two—Daniel Fast—no caffeine

Day three—Liquids only—smoothies ok

Day Four—Liquids only –smoothies ok

Day Five—Liquids only—juice and water only

Day Six—Liquids only—juice and water only

Day Seven—Daniel fast

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Jun 29

Recruited Not Volunteered

John 6:70 says, Then Jesus said, “I chose the twelve of you”

Never in the Bible does it show that the disciples volunteered for their positions. They were recruited. Jesus chose the twelve.

In Acts 6, they chose 7 to continue the daily distribution of food to help so that the Apostles could give themselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word. In return the word of God spread, and the number of disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great number of followers were obedient to the faith.

Remember that today if you are in ministry or in the workforce, leaders are recruited and don’t necessarily volunteer. Mainly because leaders are already doing many things.

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Jun 17

Think Offense not Defense

The book of Acts–(a book of action—It is called “Acts” and not “Reacts”) begins with a bang where Jesus speaks His final words to His men. Even though they are now leaders and not followers they ask Jesus when His Kindgom would come:

Acts 1:6
they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”

Jesus doesn’t tell them, but instead communicates a vision about reaching the world.

Acts 1:8
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me[a] in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth

His men thought defense, and Jesus wanted them to think offense.

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Jun 12

Charisma

Teaching from Acts 2:1-41 and John Maxwell Leadership Bible

Acts 2 marks a pivitol movement in the new testament—the church was birthed with 120 charter members in the upper room

Peter gets filled with the spirit and –the same Peter who ran in fear on the night of Jesus trial—now speaks boldly
Within minutes he has captivated the audience because he had Charisma.

Most people think of Charisma as something mystical almost indefinable. But that is not true. Charisma is the ability to draw people to you and your cause.

Peter did 4 things when he spoke—now this is not just about speaking and preaching this comes down to leadership and being able to relate to the people.

1) Confidence
Peter displayed poise and optimism as a communicator
2) Conviction
He knew where he was going and where he had to stay spoke from his heart
3) Connection
He focused not on himself, but on others
4) Compassion
He exuded warmth and love, He gave people practical answers to their needs

What are some things we can do to build this Charisma?

1) Love life—don’t complain and enjoy the journey
2) Put a 10 on everyone’s forehead- expect the best out of people and treat them well
3) Give people hope—everything looks for hope, leaders deal it out
4) Share yourself. Be vulnerable and real share your heart

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