Thursday, November 12, 2009

Believe vs. Faith

Believe vs Faith ... often times people say they have faith, or are walking by faith, when in truth, they are simply walking in belief. Is there a difference? Very much so. Although WHAT you believe may be that which is also faith, doesn't mean it is faith in you. Most believe the world is round, but although it may be faith, it is not faith in most who believe. Most believe because of science or mental assent, but are not walking in faith. FAITH comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Faith is based on God's Word, not our situations, circumstances, science, or anything else. God's Word tells us the earth is round, and if we believe based on God's Word, then in truth, we are walking by faith. Belief is not what receives from God ...FAITH receives from God. Faith is our foundation because it is based on the Word of God. God's Word cannot be shaken, even in the midst of the worst onslaught of darkness. If we do not have that foundation of God's Word, then our belief may waiver. Many Christians today, are walking in BELIEF (because their pastor said, or a preacher said, or a friend said), they are not walking in FAITH (because God said). Just a thought.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Take Control of Time, Don't Allow Time to Slip Away

Time is precious and valuable. There is truly nothing more valuable than time. Once time has passed, one can never get it back. It's more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you can't get more time. So, even though you may not think something you are spending your time on has much value, it is truly the most valuable thing in your life at that moment. Because the time you are spending on it cannot be replaced.

Think about the things you are spending your time doing. Is it truly that valuable to be worthy of the time you are spending? We have been given "time" by our Creator. How are we using that time?

What is your time worth? Is it measured by the hour? year? or lifetime? How do you measure the value of your time?

I suggest to you that the only measure of our value comes from God. The value He saw in each of us was worth Jesus giving His life, so that we may live. Each of us were created for a purpose, and that purpose has great value in the eyes of God. The key is to find out from Him what your purpose is, then you will grow to know how to utilize your time most effectively.

Don't sell yourself short. Don't allow the enemy to come in and steal your time. Stay on course with the purpose God created you for, and you will see great things accomplished in your life.

May God bless you abundantly, and make you a blessing to others!
Bishop Dennis

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

It's Been A Little Bit

It's been a bit of time since i blogged last. Much has been going on. I'm in the process of a move. I'm attempting to get up to date on technology ... blogging, twitter, devices to make those things simpler, researching to update my computers, understanding my new iPhone (and now a new one is coming out) ... so, I have been kept busy.

I believe that technology has been created for us through God's wisdom to give Him glory. So many believe the devil creates such stuff. The devil is not a creator, he's a perverter. He perverts the creation of God. I believe that technology has been created for God's glory. I believe it is up to christians, to go in and possess the land (technology) and turn it around to give God glory with it. So, I'm attempting to get up to date on the technology, in order to do just that.

In the mid to late 90's, I was part of getting one of the first 24 hour "tv stations" online through the ministry I was involved with at the time. We broadcasted satellite programming 24 hours a day over the internet. We would cut into the programming with our LIVE services, and then go back to the programming after the service. Well ... now ... many ministries are doing similiar things.

It's time for me to now get caught up on the "new stuff" that's going on, and see how we can utilize it to get the message that "Jesus is Lord!" to the masses through this new technology.

For all you who follow this BLOG, I appreciate it, and thank you!

May God bless each of you abundantly, and make you a blessing to others,
Bishop Dennis

Friday, April 3, 2009

You ARE Forgiven!

Oh, how vital it is that we understand that we have been forgiven. Not that we "will be" forgiven, but we must understand that we "have been" forgiven. 2000 years ago, Jesus redeemed us, and forgave us. It is accomplished. Once for all He paid the price, and forgiveness has been bestowed upon us. Forgiveness has been established. It's not something we must "achieve," it is something we must "walk in."

Let me declare to you, by the authority given to me by God, through our Lord Jesus Christ ... You ARE forgiven!!! Forgiveness is not something we attain by our own efforts, it's something we receive through the finished work of Jesus Christ! It's not by our merits, but His! It's not by our efforts, but His!

Our boasting is not of our efforts, our worthiness, or our righteousness ... our boasting is in the Lord! We give Him praise, and thanks, for His mercy and grace!

Cease from your efforts of justification, and receive the justification that comes from His grace! His grace and forgiveness has been bestowed upon you, receive it, and walk in it! Mercy and truth will purge sin! Walk in the truth of God's Word. Walk in the forgiveness that has been poured out upon you!

Give God praise and thanks, and walk in His victory, and His grace!

May God bless you, and make you a blessing to others,
Bishop Dennis

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

It's Time to Shout

Do not look at the day or time of this post and think it does not pertain to you. This is a divine appointment for you. There are several of "you." The Lord has led you to this page for such a time as this. He woke me from my sleep and directed me to record this for you. Prophecy is of no private interpretation, and He will lead others to this page for this message as well, but at this moment, what you must realize is, this is for you!

Just as Joshua led the children of Israel around Jericho, there came a time that the Lord commanded them to SHOUT! (Joshua 6) When he and the people shouted, the walls came down. It is time for YOU to shout. Shout for victory, because the Lord has torn down the walls that have restrained you from entering your promise! SHOUT! To God be the glory! I tell you now, be not ashamed ... SHOUT praises to God! SHOUT thanks to the Lord! Then see the walls of restraint crumble before you!


Those who have ears to hear, HEAR!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

How Are We Saved?

How are we saved? We are saved by grace THROUGH faith. We are saved by God's willingness to use His power on our behalf, through the receiving and acting upon His Word which He gives us. He sent His Word and healed us and delivered us out of our distresses.  Many talk about grace, but how do we appropriate that grace into our life?  Through FAITH!

May God bless you, and make you a blessing to others.
Bishop Dennis

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Now's the Time!

Regardless of what has happened to you, God still has a plan and purpose for your life. Now's the time! Proverbs 24:16a - "For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again." God desires to do what He's never done before. He wants to do that through you and me. In order for Him to do the things He's never done before, we must do things we've never done before. For us to continue to do the same things over and over, and then expect different results, is insanity. Let's step out and walk on a level with the Lord that we've not walked before, in order to see the great things that God desires to do through us ... things He's never done before.

May God bless you, and make you a blessing to others.
Bishop Dennis

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Pray for Our New President

Today, we inaugurated our new president. While many are thrilled and excited about the new leadership, there are many who are not happy at all. What we all need to understand is that we need to accept our new president and pray for him.

Romans 13: 1-2 ... "Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities for there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves."

Let's pray God's best for our president, and pray that God gives him wisdom and insight on how to lead this nation in such a way that God's ultimate will be done in the earth.

May God bless you and make you a blessing to others.

Bishop Dennis

My Thoughts Concerning My Blogging

I've heard about blogs, and I've read a few blogs. I believe now it is time to start my own blog. I've been in ministry over 28 years. I have always focused on the practical application of God's Word to our lives. I also believe in being "real." I'm one who does not appreciate those who are one way behind the pulpit, and another in "everyday" life. One should teach what one has discovered via revelation from the Word of God, and what one lives out in one's own life.

Right now, I'm still setting up this site, and linking to it from my regular website ... www.BishopDennisDavis.com ... and once finished with all the basics, I hope to blog on a regular basis.

Thanks for your interest, and I hope you enjoy the blogs. I am looking forward to your comments.

May God bless you and make you a blessing to others,
Bishop Dennis