Perfecting the Saints
Perfecting the Saints – God’s Blueprint
Perfecting the Saints is a command to evangelist, pastors and teachers. This book will help believers grow so they can do “the work of the ministry”. It will help them develop in the following areas:
• Walking by Faith
• Overcoming Visitation Fright and Insecurities
• Recognizing and Overcoming the Attacks of the Devil
• Overcoming Their Awkwardness in Witnessing
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Designed to Win – A count down method to soul-winning
GOD DESIGNED FISH FOR THE WATER
BIRDS TO FLY THROUGH THE SKIES
PARENTS TO HAVE CHILDREN
AND YOU—THE SAVED—TO WIN SOULS
Everything was designed by its Creator to reproduce. “And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind,…” Genesis 1:24
It is natural for two people when they are married to start a family. He does not have to be a “Mr. Atlas” nor her a “Miss America”. Any little scrawny thing can become a parent.
God commissioned Adam to be fruitful, multiply and replenish the earth. God is much more interested in eternal fruit than physical fruit. If every creature was to reproduce after “Its kind”, then this principle is true in the Spiritual realm also. Jesus stated this principle in John 15:16 when He said, “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit,…” Proverbs 11:30 identifies that the fruit of the righteous (saved) is a tree of life, or soul-winning. John 15:16 literally says you are designed to win souls when it states; YOU ARE CHOSEN (SAVED) TO BRING FORTH FRUIT.
Christianity has become a mere philosophy in this nominal twenty first century. A person is considered a good Christian if he lives a separated life and believes in the fundamentals of the faith. But Jesus said, “People know you are a good Christian when YOU BEAR FRUIT.” Herein is my Father glorified-when you believe the Bible is the inspired Word? NO! When you believe in the deity of Jesus Christ? NO!
YOU BEAR MUCH FRUIT or win many souls. Then He goes ahead and refers to a principle which is accepted by mankind throughout the world. When a tree produces large, well formed, delicious fruit in abundance, it is recognized as a GOOD TREE. He said, so shall ye be (made manifest) my disciples, that is WHEN YOU WIN MANY SOULS (much fruit) you manifest yourself to those watching as a good Christian and your heavenly Father is glorified.
This book, DESIGNED TO WIN, is written on the premise that if all saved people are to bear fruit or win souls, then the process of soul-winning HAS TO BE SIMPLE! If all are to do it, if all can do it, SOUL-WINNING MUST BE SIMPLE!
Once the soul-winning method is mastered and a person learns how to offset his inner fears, the attacks of the Devil and a few principles, then soul-winning becomes a natural way of life for the HEALTHY CHRISTIAN.
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God Answers Prayer – Dr. James Wilkins
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I was recently privileged to have the opportunity to preach for the television station KCHF. I had been on once before with my wife Penny. The previous time we were on, we were able to share our testimony’s of salvation.
This time I was asked to preach the message “The Drama at the Cross”. I was really excited to be able to send the message of Salvation out our entire state through this broadcast.
My desire is that many souls would continue to be saved as a result of this message.
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Hallowed Be Thy Name – Almighty God is the Believers’s Father
The following is chapter Three of the Book – Grandpa Teach Me to Pray
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LESSON THREE
HALLOWED BE THY NAME
ALMIGHTY GOD IS THE BELIEVER’S FATHER
“Hello, Timmy boy, who’s your little friend?”
“Oh, Grandpa,” answered Sarah, Tim’s younger sister. “Tim came home so enthused and excited about what he learned that I decided that he wasn’t going to have all the fun. And besides, I learned the memory verse before he did.” And with that she repeated Ephesians 3:20, only when she got to the word him, she inserted (my heavenly father.)
“Now unto my heavenly father that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” (+)
Grandpa applauded her effort and said, “Welcome, the more the merrier.”
Tim burst into the conversation by saying, “Grandpa, when we began to read the model prayer we started a verse or two above where the model prayer began. And you know what?”
“What?” Grandpa answered.
“From the beginning of chapter 6 verse one through the 18 verses Jesus referred to God as “Father” TEN TIMES.” (+)
“and..,” Sarah interrupted her brother, “he would always put a personal pronoun in front of Father, ‘Thy Father’ or ‘Your Father.’ Which means that Jesus really wants us to view or picture the Almighty God of heaven, not as some far off distant God who is busy running the universe, but he wants us to approach him as our father who loves us.”(+) “Hello, Timmy boy, who’s your little friend?”
“Oh, Grandpa,” answered Sarah, Tim’s younger sister. “Tim came home so enthused and excited about what he learned that I decided that he wasn’t going to have all the fun. And besides, I learned the memory verse before he did.” And with that she repeated Ephesians 3:20, only when she got to the word him, she inserted (my heavenly father.)
“Now unto my heavenly father that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” (+)
Grandpa applauded her effort and said, “Welcome, the more the merrier.”
Tim burst into the conversation by saying, “Grandpa, when we began to read the model prayer we started a verse or two above where the model prayer began. And you know what?”
“What?” Grandpa answered.
“From the beginning of chapter 6 verse one through the 18 verses Jesus referred to God as “Father” TEN TIMES.” (+)
“and..,” Sarah interrupted her brother, “he would always put a personal pronoun in front of Father, ‘Thy Father’ or ‘Your Father.’ Which means that Jesus really wants us to view or picture the Almighty God of heaven, not as some far off distant God who is busy running the universe, but he wants us to approach him as our father who loves us.”(+)
“Kids,” Grandpa interrupted, “Let me add a little fuel to your excitement, Sarah, I see that you have your Bible with you. Turn to Romans 8:15 and read it
“For we have not received the Spirit of bondage again to fear,” read Sarah, “but we have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, father.”
Both young peoples eyes were focused on their Grandfather’s face waiting for his explanation. He began by saying, “This verse teaches the Spirit of prayer. Notice, whereby we cry, Abba which is the dearest term for father. Abba is not the formal term, Father, but the endearing term “Daddy.” (+) It is used like a little child looking up into her father’s face and pleading, ‘daddy please’.”
“Grandpa, that’s great.” Commented Tim.
“No, that is awesome, to think that God, our father really wants us to come to him in prayer,” injected Sarah. “And he wants us to begin our prayer one remembering that we are talking to our daddy.” (+)
FATHER IS USED 146 TIMES
“Kids, since we are discussing coming to God in prayer as our father may I ask you to use your computer.”
“Use our computer, Grandpa?” came Tim’s surprised inquiry.
“Why,” ask Sarah.
“Get your Bible program that your mom and dad used to check scriptural facts and to compare Scriptures.”
“And do what,” ask Sarah a little impatiently.
“Check on how many times the word of a derivative of the word ‘Father’ is used by Jesus.”
“Remember that in the Gospel of John Jesus is referred to as the Word.” (+)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the word was with God and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him, and without him was not anything made that was made. John 1:1-3.” quoted Sarah.
“Grandpa, I never understood why they called Jesus, The Word.” said Tim.
“Words are used to express the thoughts and feelings of a person. Jesus was called the Word because he came to express the love and nature of God through his teaching and life. (+) He came to show the world what God was like through his daily life and teaching.”
“But back to my question,” said Grandpa. “How many times do you think Jesus referred to or called God his Father?”
“20,” came Sarah’s guess.
“More than that,” answered Grandpa.
“50,” said Tim.
“Double that number,” Grandpa said.
“100?” replied Sarah.
“I still want you to look it up for yourself but in order to illustrate and emphasize God as your Father, I will tell you now. Jesus referred to God as his Father either directly or indirectly a total of 146 times in the Gospel of John. (+) The reason I want you to look it up yourself is to see that figure is accurate and to see the different ways and times that Jesus referred to God as His Father.
“No doubt he was emphasizing what he taught the apostles in the model prayer in order to get that fact into their minds. They would think of God as their Father
instead of thinking of him JUST as God.” (+)
“Another reason, no doubt, God is seeking fellowship with his children as is attempting to get them to look up to him and rely on him as children rely upon their dad.” (+)
“146 times, that is almost unbelievable,” commented Tim in wonderment.
“Jesus is really working to get His point across and teach us to learn and accept that God is our Father,” remarked Sarah. (+)
COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE
“Tim, you were going to say something your mother taught you, “ reminded Grandpa.
“Oh yes, mom pointed out a Scripture that states that God wants us to come boldly unto the throne of grace…,” stated Timmy.(+)
“Throne of grace is where God hears our prayers,” explained grandpa to Sarah who had a puzzled look on her face. “In fact, the rest of the verse explains why we are to come to the throne of grace-that we may attain help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) Our father wants to hear from us and help us.” (+)
HELP IN TIME OF NEED
“Sarah,” said Grandpa, “I’m sorry, but what does it mean? We may attain help in time of need?”
“It probably means that God is always there to help – in every situation and problem,” offered Tim. “I read a scripture where Jesus said that men ought always to pray and faint not.”
Sarah answered, “I believe that God answers prayer, but that statement sounds like God somehow or another helps people especially when they are praying. Is that right?” “That’s exactly right Sarah. Sometimes a Christian just doesn’t know which way God wants him to go, or he gets into a trial and is really hurting. He doesn’t know what or who to believe. It is here that God, your Father, gives someone to help you in time of need.” (+)
“Someone like you, Grandpa? I know you really have helped me — many times,” said Tim.
“God may use me or your parents or someone else, take your pastor or a friend, to help you. But God offers greater help than humans can give.”
“Really Grandpa, who?” ask Sarah.
“The Holy Spirit,” answered Grandpa. “You see, no human can see the innermost thoughts of a person. They cannot see the hurt or the fear or pain a person may be experiencing; But God can.”
Many times we don’t know what to pray for or we don’t have the words to express our inner feelings. But your Heavenly Father sees your thoughts, your
indecision, yes and even your confusion and he dispatches someone to help. (+)
“I believe what you are saying and I believe it,” commented Tim. “But is there a clear Scripture which states that?”
“Good boy, Tim,” congratulated Grandpa. “Always turn to the Bible for the foundation of truth or doctrine. Sarah, turn to Rom. 8:26-27.”
Sarah read, “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”
After Sarah finished reading, Tim stated, “Wow! Grandpa. Everything you stated are right there in those two verses.”
“Helpeth our infirmities,” quoted Sarah.
“We don’t know what to pray for – but the Holy Spirit makes intercession (pray for us) according to the will of God (+) (gives direction in the will or to the will of God),” explains Grandpa. He continues by saying, “With groanings which cannot be uttered means the Holy Spirit takes our inner hurts, tears and problems as if they were really his – and presents them to our Father – WE OBTAIN HELP IN TIME OF NEED.”
“Grandpa, what a lesson! God wants us to approach him by calling him Father – -.”
“Daddy,” injected Sarah. “And then when we really need help He sends the Holy Spirit to help us.”
“Especially in our prayers,” added Sarah.
“Especially in our prayers!” explained Grandpa.
“I’m going to memorize these two verses,” stated Tim.
“Me too,” echoed Sarah.
“That brings us to what our lesson is about today. It concerns our attitude when we approach God in prayer. (+) What should be one’s attitude in coming before God at the throne of grace in prayer?” inquired Sarah.
THE PROPER ATTITUDE
“Kids notice the statement, ‘our father which art in heaven.’ What is the next statement?”
Both Sarah and Tim answered in unison, “Hallowed be thy name.”
“What do you think that means, ‘Hallowed be thy name?’” Grandpa pauses and allows his question to sink in.
In a split second both of the young people hands shot up.
“Does that mean the attitude that one should have when they approach God in prayer?” inquired Sarah. (+)
“Earlier in the chapter Jesus told of his disciples that when they prayed that they should enter into a private place and shut the door. Isn’t that a commandment to make prayer special by getting alone with God and showing reverence to Him?” asked Tim. (+) “Grandpa, isn’t that kind of like Moses when he met God at the burning bush and God told him to take off his shoes because he was on holy ground?” offered Sarah.
Grandpa answered, “Who is the teacher in this class? Both of your questions are very good. Hollowed be thy name is dealing with the attitude that a person should have when he approaches God in prayer. Hallowed be Thy name, or may your name be revered, or may your name be held holy or honored.” (+)
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IT SHOWS HONOR TO GOD
Hallowed be thy name shows honor to the superhuman ruler of the universe. (+) It is more than a subject of a kingdom coming in to the throne room of his human king. Hallowed be thy name is acknowledging the absolute supremacy of God who is holy and over all. (+)
IT ACKNOWLEDGES THE GREATNESS OF GOD
“When Jesus tells us to address the supreme God of heaven as our “father” or “daddy” and then comments, Hallowed be thy name that is and expression of love, praise and submission.”
THY NAME
“Kids, let’s stress, ‘Thy Name’ from a different view point. We found that John stressed Father a total of how many times in the Gospel of John?”
Both young people spoke enthusiastically at about the same time, “146 times.”
“Now, lets give a few names or titles of Jesus, which are found in the Bible. (+) I will illustrate by giving the first.”
“Jesus is called, ‘The Word’.”
Quickly Tim stated, “He is ‘Saviour’.”
“Good,” complimented Grandpa.
“The Rose of Sharon?” Sarah ventured.
“Good,” echoed Grandpa.
“He is the Alpha and Omega.”
“The Lilly of the Valley.”
“The Author and Finisher of our Faith.”
“He is the Bright and Morning Star,” stated Sarah.
“The Chief Shepherd,” was Tim’s next title
“The Bridegroom,” said Sarah.
“OK kids, you get the point. There are countless titles or names for Jesus.”
“But Grandpa, we just got started,” Sarah protested. “He is the Friend of Sinners,” she concluded.
“You’re absolutely right. There are many, many different titles or names to describe Jesus. But how many names in the New Testament are there for God?” (+) Grandpa just sat there while the children thought.
“He is called Jehovah,” said Sarah.
“But that is in the Old Testament,” added Tim.
“Hallowed be THY Name,” quoted Grandpa. “Kids, it seems to me that God is striving to get his children to center in on one name. ‘Father’.” (+)
“He is trying to help us to believe in God more than just in a Theological sense. He is attempting, by the absence of other titles, to get His children to focus on the fact that He is our Father.”
“Grandpa, do you mean that now we believe in God, the Father – as the title instead of a person?” inquired Sarah.
“Yes, Sarah, that is exactly what I believe God is trying to emphasize and get into His children’s hearts – ‘I am not just a Title – I am your Heavenly Father’.” (+)
IT SHOWS HUMILITY
“To me, the expression, ‘Hallowed be thy name’ shows the attitude one should manifest as he comes to his father in prayer, he should come humbly,” instructed Grandpa.
Tim added, “Grandpa that is what the pastor preached on last Sunday. He said, ‘God gives grace to the humble’.” (I Peter 5:5-6)
“But he resisteth the Proud,” added Sarah.
Grandpa began to close the lesson by saying, “we have dealt with some very important principles concerning the Model Prayer which God gave to his disciples to follow…”
“They were given to us to follow also, weren’t they, Grandpa?” interrupted Tim.
“But in our next lesson we will come to the heart of the Model Prayer.”
“Is that, ‘Thy kingdom come’?” asked Sarah.
“That is your homework assignment in preparation for our nest lesson, but let me close this lesson by saying you will never get your prayers answered unless one learns to come in a humble way into the presence of your Heavenly Father. (+) But there is nothing that reveals the praise, reverence and love as the simple approach Jesus give….” Our Father which are in Heaven… “HALLOWED BE THY NAME.”
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