Pastor’s Blog

When Paul used the word ‘methodos’ which means “with a road,” he is telling us how the devil puts his cunning, crafty, subtle, and tricky deception to work. The word “wiles” clearly reveals that the devil operates WITH A ROAD OR ON A ROAD.  So, what does that mean?  It means that contrary to the common belief of most people, the devil does NOT have as many tricks in his bag as he would like us to belief.  The word “wiles” plainly means that the enemy travels one road, one lane, or one avenue.  In other words, he primarily has only one trick in his bag…and he obviously has learned to use that one trick very well!

Yesterday’s trivia: Isaac (Gen. 22:9)

Today’s trivia: At the age of twelve, Jesus was left behind in Jerusalem, where did his parents find him?

ARE YOU READY TO CELEBRATE HIS GLORIOUS RESURRECTION BY BRING SOMEONE WITH YOU TOMORROW?

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

Sometimes in the translation of Greek to English, we don’t always get the full understanding of the words.  But the Holy Spirit is telling us EXACTLY how the devil operates and HOW he comes to attack and assault a believer’s mind. For instance, the word “wiles” (methodos) is often translated to carry the idea of something that is CUNNING, CRAFTY, SUBTLE, or FULL OF TREACHERY.  However, the most basic translation of this word is its literal meaning, WITH A ROAD!

Yesterday’s trivia: Threatened to divide the child with a sword.

Today’s trivia: Whose father was prepared to sacrifice him on an altar?

TONIGHT: 6:00PM, The Stations of the Cross, followed at 6:30 by our Good Friday Service.

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

So, why do we need this armor? What are we supposed to “stand against?” What are “the wiles of the devil?” We need to really understand the words “WILES,” “DEVICES” and “DECEPTION” when studying the subject of spiritual warfare. It is IMPOSSIBLE to have a correct and balanced view of spiritual warfare without having un understanding of these three foundational words. Let us begin with, “WILES” in the Greek it is literally translated “WITH A ROAD.” We derive the English word ‘METHOD’ but that really is not strong enough to convey the full meaning of the Greek word, “methodos.”

Yesterday’s trivia; With a kiss (Luke 22:48)
Today’s trivia: How did Solomon judge wisely over the rightful mother of a child in determining who was the mother?

TONIGHT: 6:30pm Praise and worship team practice….all are welcome!

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!
PD & Kathy

With God’s mighty power and His armor on our side, demonstrates that we are more than a match for the enemy. In fact, we are a fearsome and terrible threat to satan’s domain! We should never shudder at the thougt of what the devil can do to us. This spiritual armor puts us in a super powerful position that makes the enemy shudder and tremble at the very thought of what we can do to him! With the armor of God in hand, we are so mighty and powerful in Jesus Christ that the devil and his forces don’t have a chance. When we are dressed in this suit of armor, we become mighty spiritual warriors who are DRESSED TO KILL!
Yesterday’s trivia: Carpenter (Matt. 13:55
Today’s trivia; How did Judas betray Christ?

TONIGHT: WARFARE ON WEDNESDAY….7:00pm Come EXPECTING

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!
PD & Kathy

In Ephesians 6:11, Paul tells us “that ye may be able to stand AGAINST…” The Greek word used in “against,’ denotes a FORWARD POSITION or A FACE TO FACE ENCOUNTER! By using that word in this verse, Paul is portraying a soldier who is looking his enemy directly in the face…eyeball to eyeball! This is a soldier who is standing tall. His shoulders are thrown back, and his head is lifted high. He is so bold, caring, and courageous that he is glaring fearlessly right into the eyes of his adversary!

Yesterday’s trivia; David (1 Kings 2:12)

Today’s trivia; What did Joseph, Jesus’ earthly do?

Celebrating the Resurrection…..come and join in all the services: Wednesday, Prayer 7:00pm; Friday, 6:30pm Good Friday Service with the Lord’s Table, and of course SUNDAY CELEBRATING THE RESURRECTION!

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

Praise God for a wonderful “Palm Sunday” yesterday at Jubilee, this week of course is what may be referred to as “Easter Week.” We all need to take advantage and join together as we celebrate what God the Father through Jesus has done for us. So, beginning Wednesday, Intercessory prayer at 7:00pm; Thursday, Praise and Worship Team practice at 6:30pm; Good Friday service at 6:30pm with the Lord’s Table, and of course ‘SONDAY’ Resurrection Sunday, EXPECTING an outpouring of the Spirit of God in our midst.

Yesterday’s trivia: Mt. Sinai, (Ex. 34:32)

Today’s trivia: Who was Solomon’s father?

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD :& Kathy

Today is PALM SUNDAY……the day in history when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, with the crowds cheering and laying palm leaves in His path. And just a short time later the crowds went from cheering to jeering…..”CRUCIFY HIM” was a long way from “Hosanna, Hosanna.” Sometimes, life seems that way people one day praising you the next day turning their backs on you. People may forsake you…BUT PRAISE GOD….Jesus said He would NEVER leave us nor forsake us…SHOUT AMEN SOMEBODY!

Yesterday’s trivia: Raised him from the dead (John 11:43-44)

Today’s trivia: On which mountain were the Israelites given the Ten Commandments?

Looking forward to a wonderful PRESENCE TODAY IN JESUS NAME!

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

Spiritual warfare is primarily a matter of the mind. As long as the mind is held in check and is renewed to right thinking by the Word of God, the majority of spiritual attacks will fail. However, when the mind is left open and unguarded, it becomes the primary battlefield the enemy uses to destroy lives, finances, businesses, marriages, emotions, and so on. This is why one of your most important responsibilities is to STAND GUARD over your mind. In doing so, you are actually placing a guard around every other battlefield in your life!

Yesterday’s trivia: Pharisees and Sadducees

Today’s trivia: What miracle did Jesus do for Lazarus?

TOMORROW IS SONDAY…..ARE YOU PREPARING THE ATMOSPHERE AND BRINGING SOMEONE?

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

The devil does not want you to fulfill the call of God on your life, so he will try to attack that divine call and turn it into a battlefield. Therefore, until the job is finished and the battle is won, you must STAND GUARD over the will of God for your life. YOU must determine that you will not give the enemy an inch. This is your responsibility! REMEMBER: THE MOST IMPORTANT BATTLEFIELD OF YOUR LIFE IS YOUR MIND!

Yesterday’s trivia; Stones (Mat. 4:3)

Today’s trivia; What were the religious leaders called who continually tried to trap Jesus with their questions?

Did you know that seven days WITHOUT prayer makes one WEAK?

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

There is no reason for us to live our lives slumped over in defeat. We ae equipped to beat the living daylights out of any foe that would dare to assault us! We can walk BOLDLY and CONFIDENTLY with our shoulders thrown back and our heads lifted high…because we are dressed in the whole armor of God. Also, the Greek word (stenai) implies that we have a responsibility to STAND GUARD over the battlefields of our own lives. If God has called you to fulfill a specific assignment in the Body of Christ, you must STAND GUARD and MAINTAIN A CRITICAL POSITION over that assignment until it is completed!

Yesterday’s trivia: Bread and wine (Matt. 26:26-27)

Today’s trivia; When Jesus was in the wilderness, what was he tempted to turn into loaves of bread?

TONIGHT: 6:30 PM, Praise and Worship Team practice…..all are invited to come and join in!

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy