Pastor Mickey

This study is designed to help leaders fulfill their dreams and maximize their potential through inspiration and direction. The book of Joshua records the consummation of the redemption of Israel out of Egyptian bondage, where they had labored for over 400 years. The redemption of Israel had two parts- OUT and IN. God brought them out of Egyptian bondage and into their land of promise. Deut. 6:23 “… He brought us out, that He might bring us in, to give us the land He swore unto our fathers.” In a spiritual sense, the book of Joshua is the Ephesians of the Old Testament. Eph. 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” The word `places’ is misleading, and the rendering should be `heavenlies’, which may be defined as the `sphere of the believer’s spiritual experience as identified with Christ in nature, life, relationships service and suffering.’ The `heavenlies’ is to the Christian what `Ca...

1. Refuse to Panic - Nothing is ever as bad as it first appears.Take hope from the words of Psalm 91:1,2 "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God in Him will I trust." The promise of abiding under the shadow of the Almighty is given to those who `dwell in the secret place'. Not to those who occasionally 'visit', or only run to God in time of trouble. The Psalmist is declaring that if you will make it a habit of dwelling in the secret place with God, then you will have His protection, covering and grace. Unfortunately, many Christians panic when troubles come. They run from God's providence in to a dry place, and find themselves away from His holy mountain of security and rest. Don't listen to the roar of the enemy who says, `You're going under', and 'You're going to fail" He's only trying to intimidate you. ...

Definition: A Biblical Fast is to abstain from food for a period of time to devote oneself to prayer and consecration to God. How To Begin : Start with a clear goal- Direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues, financial answers. Pray daily, read the Bible, listen only to Christian music (preferably worship) and ask the Holy Spirit for direction. Preparing Spiritually : Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness in your life. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended. Surrender your life fully to Jesus and reject worldly desires that may hinder you. Romans 12:1 "...offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship." Fasting was an expected discipline in both the Old and New Testament eras. For example, Moses fasted at least two recorded forty-day periods. Jesus fasted 40 days and reminded His followers to fast, "when you fast,...

What is your definition of success? Is it Money ? Relationships? Position on the job or in the community? A recent Gallup poll asked for a definition of success and the answers were placed in 12 categories. The number one answer was `good health’ according to 58% of those surveyed. May I suggest that success is not a destination, but a journey? It’s not something we can always put out finger on , and say we have arrived. An ongoing, continual growth process toward maximizing our potential in life, and blessing others along the way! Joshua 1:6-8 (New International Version) 6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may b...

Leading the Church in Times of Transition- The Church is mentioned 115 times in the New Testament. 15 times= global 100 times=local. God has His eye on the Church and is as passionate about her as a Bridegroom is his bride! Zechariah 2:8...he who touches you, touches the apple of his eye.” These biblical names for the church give us an indication of God's affection for the church: Body of Christ-Family-Flock-Chosen generation-Royal Priesthood-Holy Nation “ He chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before him in love.” Eph . 1:4 NASB Of the 115 times the word church is mentioned in the New Testament, most of them come from the Greek word “ Ecclesia ” which means `called out ones’. We are `called out' of : Darkness into Light Sickness into Health Poverty into Wealth Bondage into Liberty Depression into Joy The word `church’ never refers to a building, in fact the early churc...

Facing 2007 with confidence and hope Did you know that the Chinese symbol for `Crisis’ is a combination of two words- “Danger” and “Opportunity” ? I believe God wants to move us forward in the face of crisis, seizing today’s opportunities, and not fearing the danger of this hour. Jesus said that a sign of the end times would be “men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth” (Luke 21:26) . Our Lord’s prophecy is being fulfilled in our days. But as followers of Jesus Christ, we enter 2007 with great hope. We rise above all fear because we have some “inside information!” Let these truths from God’s Word assure you today as you face the New Year with its challenges and possibilities. Throughout 2007, always remember . . . · God is at work in the world . Paul said God “works all things according to the counsel of His own will” (Ephesians 1:11). He knows the end from the beginning and is fashioning all of history toward a great event –...