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It's time to switch systems
Sunday Service Online — Tired of living with a dependency on money? Then it's time to switch systems! God operates independently of the world. He is not subject to the condition of the world's economy or its man-made systems. God has established his own economy that frees believers of the confinement and dependency of the world. You were never meant to live according to the dictates of the world's system, but rather, the dictates of God! Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Should we speak against ministers we believe are false?
Daily Word — We are at a point in history where the voices of many different ministers of the gospel can be heard all over the world through the Internet. With this great proliferation of voices, you are bound to hear minsters say something that you perceive to be false doctrine or just straight up lies. When this occurs, many believers are tempted to speak out against these ministers on social media, blogs, YouTube, etc. But should we? In today's Daily Word we will examine if we should speak out against minsters we believe are false. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
How would the Kingdom respond?
Daily Word — Reacting to world and local events through the lens of race, gender, culture, and country is tempting. However, we have to resist this urge because, as believers in Jesus Christ, we are citizens of the Kingdom of God. Thus we must respond from the Kingdom viewpoint not from any earthly identity people have attributed to us. It is Kingdom over everything. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Race unification within the Church is a requirement for the return of Jesus
Daily Word — The Bible teaches us that Jesus is coming back for a glorious Church without blemishes. However, a major blemish on the Church is our lack of racial unity. For Jesus to return, we must correct this blemish. Thus, in a real way, race unification within the Church is a requirement for the return of Jesus. Listen to today's Daily Word to learn why this is the case and how believers should work toward unification. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
I don't care what my bank account says
Open Forum — We discussed how we need to embrace the people we are called to serve, how we should not be moved by numbers, how we need to save ourselves first before we can save others, and how your expectations need to be God's expectations. We spent the remainder of our time giving godly counsel to a member who was experiencing financial lack. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Darkness masquerades as light with the solution to racism
Daily Word — With the current levels of racial unrest across the globe, as believers we have to be careful about who we support and join with to fix the problem. Many organizations, people, and platforms will emerge saying they have the solution to fix racism. However, many of these sources for solutions will be backed by darkness masquerading as light. Listen to this message to explore this concept and discover how to discern which sources to follow and which ones to stay away from. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Vengeance is a seed we cannot afford to sow
Daily Word — When harm (intentionally or unintentionally) comes to us or those we love at the hands of another human, our flesh cries out for vengeance. However, vengeance is a seed we cannot afford to sow because the harvest of the vengeance seed is death. The only person who can handle the harvest of vengeance is God. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Inflection point
Open Forum — We discussed that every calling has an inflection point. It is a point where your calling takes off after the years of work put in. The key is that we have to be patient and keep working diligently at our calling, so we can reach the inflection point. We also discussed how to handle when your bank account goes negative, working through the normal ups and downs of business, and how to determine when to take a job to help with the finances. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Some things will be a mystery until the return of Christ
Daily Word — If you are like me, you want to know how everything works. And when they don't work, you want to know why. However, this attitude can stunt our spiritual growth because we won't know some things about God and His ways until the return of Christ. We have to be able to live with this mystery. Adopting this attitude about learning the Word of God helps us not to lose faith when things don't work out the way we think it should. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
The fog of life clouds your vision
Daily Word — There is a term in warfare called "the fog of war." It is a metaphor for the confusion that occurs on the battlefield when bullets are flying and bombs are exploding. In this confusion (or fog), it makes the battle plan unclear and uncertain. Likewise, there is a fog of life that causes confusion in the vision God has given you. The Bible calls this fog the "cares of this world." In today's Daily Word, learn more about the fog of life and how to prevent it from clouding up your vision from God. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Broke is a fear mindset
Sunday Service Online — Are you broke? Meaning you don't have enough money for the things you need and desire. If so, DO NOT believe it because being broke is a mindset based on the fear of lack. The fear of lack is created when you trust money to provide for your needs. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Your anointing is potential that needs to be developed
Daily Word — The anointing on our lives is just potential. We can train our potential and grow it to incredible heights. It is just like natural talent in sports. A natural talent without training and use produces lackluster success. Likewise, if we don't train and use our anointing, we will never reach our full potential. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
God cares about your living environment
Daily Word — There is a certain part of the world, a specific home, a certain level of financial provision, and a particular relationship that God desires for you to have. Why? So that you can perform optimally in the calling He has placed in your heart. God cares very much about your living environment. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Getting your spouse on board with the vision
Daily Word — Many married entrepreneurs are frustrated because their spouse doesn't believe in or support their vision. Why? Because God gave you the vision, not your spouse. Your faith has been activated to see something that doesn't exist yet, so you can believe the vision without seeing proof. However, your spouse may not have received a word from God about it, so they don't have a basis for faith yet, which means they will need to see some tangible proof. In today's Daily Word, we are going to explore the concept of asking God to provide your spouse with proof of success so your spouse can get on board with the vision. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
A business in motion stays in motion
Open Forum — A business in motion stays in motion Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Overcoming moments when you dislike your spouse
Daily Word — With many married couples spending many weeks together during the quarantine, they are becoming painfully aware that while they may love each other, there are days when they don't like each other. This sounds terrible, but this is normal in marriage. There will be days when a person's actions and habits make their spouse dislike them. However, we should not let such emotions stay for long. In today's Daily Word, we'll discuss how to overcome the moments when you dislike your spouse. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Baby steps to receive success
Daily Word — Many of us are trying to "figure out" how to succeed in our calling. However, figuring it out on our own is stressful. Why? Because God has not called us to make success happen, but to receive success in our calling. In today's Daily Word, learn the three baby steps to receive success. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Growth requires good pressure
Open Forum — We discussed that in this year of growth, we will have to go through good pressure. Good pressure causes us to grow, so can achieve what God wants us to achieve. We also discussed the meaning of a dream one of the attendees had. The interpretation of their dream has implications for all of us (especially those in network marketing). Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Faith is not like being superman
Daily Word — When I was younger, I believed that if I had enough faith, I would be invincible from all problems. However, as I got older and learned more about the Bible, I discovered that it is not quite like that. While having faith does overcomes all problems, faith does not make me invincible like superman. Rather, faith makes me a child led by my father, God. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Don't fear like those who have no hope
Daily Word — Fear is contagious among non-believers because they don't have the antibodies to fight it, which is hope. However, as believers if we are not careful we can catch the fear virus if we give up our hope. The Bible instructs us not to fear like those who have no hope. Us fighting fear with hope is a sign to unbelievers that Jesus is real. Let's hope, not fear. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Is money stopping your calling?
Sunday Service Online — Money makes the world go round, but if we are not careful, money will stop our calling. Allowing money to drive our decisions will always cause us to make decisions that move us away from the calling God has placed in our heart. Therefore, we need to guard our hearts and minds to make sure money does not replace God in our life. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Fear grows through repetition
Daily Word — Fear is a tool of Satan designed to destroy believers and non-believers alike. Therefore, in times of great distress our mission is to stop the growth of fear in our hearts. We stop fear's growth by cutting off its food source, which is repetition. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
You have an abundance of God's presence in a world that hates you
Daily Word — Because you are a follower of Jesus Christ the world is going to hate you. I know this because Jesus told us so. He said, since the world hated me, they will hate you. However, it really doesn't matter because we have an abundance of God's presence to protect us from all forms of worldly persecutions and attacks. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Is cryptocurrency the mark of the beast?
Open Forum — We answered more questions about cryptocurrency and discussed whether this could be the mark of the beast. We also discussed that just because a technology can be used with evil intent doesn't mean we shouldn't use it with God's purposes in mind. As we wrapped up, encouragement was given to those who are being led by God to quit their jobs. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
God has given us four things to grow spiritually
Daily Word — One of the most powerful things we can do while living on earth is to grow spiritually. The more we grow spiritually, the better we can experience God's glory in our lives. Spiritual growth enables us to overcome difficult situations and accomplish great feats. Tune in to today's Daily Word to learn about the four things God has given us to aid in our spiritual growth. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
We are being perfected
Open Forum — We discussed that we will not be perfect in the implementation of our calling and that we should learn from our failures; how your vision becomes clearer when you step into your calling; how trying to please people will stop your calling; not pursuing your skills, but your calling; and other interesting topics about achieving your calling. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Keep the Word in your heart (or lose it)
Daily Word — The Word of God is not something you learn one time. Instead, it requires that you constantly study it so that it can be effective in your life. In fact, if you slack off in your study of the Word, you will lose the revelations you once received from it. In today's Daily Word learn more about this concept and discover a simple method to keep the Word in your heart. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
The love of money attempts to silence Christians
Daily Word — We have been studying the love of money because this sin determines who is your god. Either the Lord is your God or money is your god. As we wrap up this topic (for now), I am discussing two ways the love of money will attempt to silence Christians from speaking against beliefs that are opposite God's ways. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Intentional generosity fights the love of money
Daily Word — As we have learned, the love of money is serving money over God. One of the manifestations of this sin is trusting money over God, which causes us to hold onto or hoard money. One way to counteract this is to be intentional with your generosity. Acting intentionally will train you to be generous and directly fight the love of money from taking root in your heart. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
The Power of Faith & Communion
Pastoral Chat —Communion is a memorial for Christian Faith. It serves as both sword and shield when fighting the good fight of faith. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
How is the love of money the root of all evil?
Daily Word — Scripture teaches us that the love of money is the root of all evil. How can that be? How is racism, murder, fornication, child or spousal abuse, or any other evil things that we have seen caused by the love of money? In today's Daily Word, we are examining this question by showing that the love of money is a seed whose harvest is all kinds of evil. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
A biblical perspective of cryptocurrencies and NFTs
Sunday Service Online — I have received strong feedback suggesting that a discussion of cryptocurrency and NFTs from a Biblical perspective would be beneficial because there is a lot of chatter and hype around it at the moment. Therefore, this message will cover the mechanics of Bitcoin (the first cryptocurrency), why cryptocurrencies were created, what makes them have value, what are NFTs and what insight we can gain from the Word on how to use or not use them. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
The love of money manifests various levels of greed
Daily Word — When we think about the sin of the love of money, we are quick to say that's not me. We say this because we associate the love of money with extreme greed. However, the love of money has a spectrum of greed and, if we aren't careful, we can find ourselves committing the love of money sin. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Through marriage you experience the full representation of God
Daily Word — The union of marriage allows a husband and wife to experience the fullest representation of God. A husband and wife are a mirror image of who God is. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
How to have a pleasurable sex life with your spouse
Daily Word — Your calling will succeed or fail based on your relationship with your spouse, and sex is a big part of that relationship. But unfortunately, many married couples are not experiencing the fullness of sex that God desires for them. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Life is meaningless without God
Open Forum — We discussed how without God in your life and following His purpose for you, everything else you do will feel hollow. This hollow feeling will lead some to depression, others to suicide, and some to question their sexual or gender identity, among other things. Therefore, it is critical to know what God has called us to do and follow the shifts He has in our calling. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
How to get back in love with your spouse
Daily Word — Married couples hate to admit this, but it happens often and to many marriages. There are times when they don't love each other. Why is this the case? In today's Daily Word, we explore this idea by first defining love from the Bible's perspective so that we can learn how to get back in love with our spouse. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Let the word do the work!
Pastoral Chat — God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. Whatever you have need of today, has already been given. Did you wake up feeling defeated, confused, uncertain or beat down? It's time to draw from your spirit and change how you feel. Our souls take in a lot from the world, and when this happens, we have to retreat to the word of God building up our spirits. (Pastor Stephen Hudson) Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Is the assignment for provision or purpose?
Daily Word — When you receive an assignment from God, it is critical to know if the assignment is for provision or purpose. An assignment for provision is usually temporary and is designed to take care of an immediate financial need, whereas an assignment for purpose is long term and is the reason why you were born. Knowing the difference helps you have the appropriate mindset to implement the assignment and positions you for success in the assignment. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
The borrower is a servant to the lender
Open Forum — We discussed that God gave us a sound financial principle to staying out of debt, but it was not a commandment. Debt was broken down into two categories: (1) foolish debt and (2) less foolish debt. We also discussed how to know when it is time to quit your job, how your vision requires pressure to grow, and how marriage is a partnership. We wrapped up our discussion with how to handle close family members who do not support your vision. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Your feelings can discern your calling
Daily Word — As believers, we downplay our feelings and treat them like a bad guide. We do this because many of us have been taught not to trust our feelings. However, God created our feelings, just like He created our body and spirit, so why would we throw away something He created? Instead of throwing our feelings away, let's learn to use them. A born again believer who studies and meditates the Word consistently can trust their feelings as a guide to discern their calling. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Beliefs about speaking desires into existence
Daily Word — Is it possible to speak our desires into existence? Do our spoken words move God to action? Is there a limit on what we can speak into existence? I address these questions and more in this message. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Despising small things will cause you to miss God
Sunday Service Online — Living in a society of instant gratification has created a strong desire to circumvent the process. This has robbed us of patience, causing us to despise necessary steps to achieve our callings. Avoiding these steps have caused many to be misled, and even wander, unable to reach the place of their callings. There is a process in working out the potential of your gifts that will ultimately lead you to your calling. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Beliefs about tithing
Daily Word — Is tithing to a church a requirement for Christians today? I address this question in this message. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Beliefs about biblical marriage
Daily Word — Does God have a standard for marriage? Is it only between males and females? What about same-sex relationships? I address these questions and more in this message. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Beliefs about financial prosperity
Daily Word — Does God desire for you to have lots of money? Why are non-Christians rich? Is financial prosperity meant for every Christian or just some? How long does it take to become prosperous? I address these questions and more in this message. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Don't try to figure it out
Open Forum — We discussed that God wants us to stop trying to figure out our next move, but to just keep doing what we know to do. As we do what we know to do, He will show us the correct paths to take. We also discussed embracing your uniqueness because you are the missing pieces to someone else's puzzle, taking care of your family first, to not be ashamed of your current results, and a few other interesting topics. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Beliefs about supernatural healing
Daily Word — Does God desire to heal you? Is supernatural healing for Christians of today? Does God pick and choose who receives healing? I address these questions and more in this message. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
You are perfect for your calling
Daily Word — God chooses people to do things who seem like the wrong choice to normal eyes. For example, He calls high school dropouts to start colleges, medical doctors to open art galleries, and so on. God specializes in using people who are seemingly the wrong person to do amazing things. If God called you to do it, then you are the perfect person to do it. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership
Managing expectations
Open Forum — Today, I shared my thoughts on the results of our second in-person service in Atlanta, Ga. At this service, we had 70% less attendance than our first service. Although I wanted to see more people at the second service, God has already shown me beforehand that the second service would start the building process of CFE Atlanta. Thus we would have lower numbers. We discussed the importance of placing our faith in what God shows us instead of our faith in our personal expectations. Pastor Stephen shared an apt analogy of seeing our vision as a seed growing and the Holy Spirit had me reinforce that concept by saying that in this year of "Growth", we should expect growth like how a farmer plants a seed in the ground. Take a listen. Links — Sunday Services, Online Community, Partnership