Greetings, everyone! In preparing to minister the Word of God this Sunday, I had an awesome thought....... Our greatest commodity is not money.... or time - it is PEOPLE!
If you don't believe me, check out the Tom Hanks movie Castaway. When the main character was stuck on that island, it did not matter how much money he had in the bank. Or what his social status was. The sad reality is that he almost died because of a lack of relationship. This point was amplified by the fact that his life was saved by an imaginary friend - a volleyball with a happy face drawn on it!
May is the month in which we celebrate Mother's Day - the holiday we set aside to honor our mothers. Moms are a great example of how God places key people into our lives to motivate, encourage, mentor, and even correct us. These special relationships - or "God Connections" - are what God uses to develop us and prepare us for destiny.
Though it is different for each individual, your God connections might include your spouse, parents, pastor, elementary school teacher, a coach, neighbor, or even your enemy. They all are on divine assignment to push you to your next level. So many times, we take these key people for granted, but we must learn to appreciate them and praise God for them, for without them life would be empty. B-Blessed!!!
Pastor Morris
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Welcome....
Just last week, God spoke something very profound to me. He said, "Welcome to the Next Dimension".
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Greetings from Atlanta, GA! - Day 2
My wife and I are currently in Atlanta, GA attending the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Conference. We are expecting an awesome time of fellowship, relaxation, and Word.
We arrived in Atlanta yesterday and I attended several leadership meetings. Today was a time for me and Stacie to spend together. We found a soul food joint that served "chittlins" (yummy) and we checked out the Georgia Aquarium. The Georgia Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world! Stacie got to touch a shark...... and of course I was too scared (smile).
This evening, we also had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowships' Bishop's Consecration. This is a ceremonial event where those candidates for promotion to "Bishop" is officially and publicly elevated. Bishop is the highest official office in the New Testament Church. The ceremony was absolutely breathtaking and I was in awe of the splendor and majesty of it. Our very own Kansas/Missouri State Bishop Courtney A. Jones was consecrated during the service. He says hello to all of you back home.
During the service, I began to get a little misty eyed when I thought about the fact that God would select a flawed vessel to declare and protect a flawless Gospel. Many times we praise God for what He "brought us from", but I thank God for having mercy on me and still anointing and using me in spite of "what I'm still in". To God be the glory! I'll talk to you tomorrow........
B-Blessed!!!!
We arrived in Atlanta yesterday and I attended several leadership meetings. Today was a time for me and Stacie to spend together. We found a soul food joint that served "chittlins" (yummy) and we checked out the Georgia Aquarium. The Georgia Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world! Stacie got to touch a shark...... and of course I was too scared (smile).
This evening, we also had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowships' Bishop's Consecration. This is a ceremonial event where those candidates for promotion to "Bishop" is officially and publicly elevated. Bishop is the highest official office in the New Testament Church. The ceremony was absolutely breathtaking and I was in awe of the splendor and majesty of it. Our very own Kansas/Missouri State Bishop Courtney A. Jones was consecrated during the service. He says hello to all of you back home.
During the service, I began to get a little misty eyed when I thought about the fact that God would select a flawed vessel to declare and protect a flawless Gospel. Many times we praise God for what He "brought us from", but I thank God for having mercy on me and still anointing and using me in spite of "what I'm still in". To God be the glory! I'll talk to you tomorrow........
B-Blessed!!!!
Monday, June 18, 2007
When God Changes the Agenda!
Something absolutely unique happened during Kingdom Harvest Church's Sunday Worship Celebration yesterday - I was preparing to preach what I had spent time studying and preparing....... and God led me to preach another message! LOL! Right there on the spot, the Spirit of God impressed on my heart Romans 8:31 - 39 and I ministered from these controversial words "It's Hard Out Here for a P.I.M.P".
In the context of the message, P.I.M.P is an acronym for those of us who are being "Processed Into My Purpose". In the verses leading up to the key text in Romans, in bother chapters 7 and 8, the Apostle Paul talks about the struggle he has between his flesh and the spirit. This is a common struggle for people of faith. In spite of our faithfulness, it seems many times like we have more struggle now than we did when we were saved. Yet we should remain steadfast, because no matter what we encounter, God is lovingly processing us for where He is taking us. God has a plan for our lives!
Just as God changed my message, God is constantly changing the circumstances and situations of our lives. Yet we should trust Him, because God has a plan!
In the context of the message, P.I.M.P is an acronym for those of us who are being "Processed Into My Purpose". In the verses leading up to the key text in Romans, in bother chapters 7 and 8, the Apostle Paul talks about the struggle he has between his flesh and the spirit. This is a common struggle for people of faith. In spite of our faithfulness, it seems many times like we have more struggle now than we did when we were saved. Yet we should remain steadfast, because no matter what we encounter, God is lovingly processing us for where He is taking us. God has a plan for our lives!
Just as God changed my message, God is constantly changing the circumstances and situations of our lives. Yet we should trust Him, because God has a plan!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Happy Anniversary!
Yesterday, my wife and I celebrated our pastoral anniversary. Though this is our 3rd year serving as pastor of Kingdom Harvest Church, this was our first actual anniversary celebration. It was a conscious decision to make sure KHC was well established before we ever allowed anyone to celebrate us. Ministry is first!
As my wife and I sat in those two special chairs reserved for us, listened to wonderful accolades from both laity and our peers in ministry, and received encouragement through the preached Word, I have to confess that I was a bit uncomfortable. Without a doubt, I appreciate the words spoken and believe we had an awesome worship experience, but I don't do ministry for any of that. I would preach if I never received a dime....... and I would serve God's people and still anticipate Sunday mornings if my name was never called or applauded. Like Christ, I thrive on doing the will of the Lord!
Thank God anniversaries come only once a year...... I can't wait to preach Sunday!
B-Blessed!
As my wife and I sat in those two special chairs reserved for us, listened to wonderful accolades from both laity and our peers in ministry, and received encouragement through the preached Word, I have to confess that I was a bit uncomfortable. Without a doubt, I appreciate the words spoken and believe we had an awesome worship experience, but I don't do ministry for any of that. I would preach if I never received a dime....... and I would serve God's people and still anticipate Sunday mornings if my name was never called or applauded. Like Christ, I thrive on doing the will of the Lord!
Thank God anniversaries come only once a year...... I can't wait to preach Sunday!
B-Blessed!
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