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Simply Scripture: How Do You Receive the Word?

Mark 4:3-20 KJV

Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred. And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? The sower soweth the word. And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

Listen to The Word by Deitrick Haddon. Get churched!  🙂

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Simply Scripture: Faith/ New Song from Natalie Grant

http://bible.com/1/HEB11.1.KJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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I love this song from Natalie Grant off new album!

Get churched!

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Alcoholics Anonymous…. The Simply Scripture Series

http://bible.com/1/PRO23.29.KJV Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things. Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast. They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
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Thoughts? Let’s discuss. Enjoy this banger from Lecrae. 

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Zealous? But for what?

http://bible.com/1/ROM10.1.KJV Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
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Do you know people like this? Perhaps this is you. Or me. Everybody has a cause or something they totally believe in. It drives them. It sometimes consumes them. But when it is not in harmony with God’s will, what becomes of such admired drive and commitment?

Paul the apostle was very much committed to persecuting the Christian people in the name of God! Was he focused? Yes? Zealous? Very? Did God approve? No. Jesus had to step in and redirect all that beautiful energy the right way. We may need that same redirection.

I know you are focused. You fight with a fervent desire unlike any other. Do it in knowledge. Do it in wisdom. Make it truly mean something. Read God’s word and find out His will for you.

Blessings,

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Enjoy one of my fave classics by Mary Mary called I Love You That Much

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The Real Gospel is Not Popular

I think when you really think about it, we all desire to be godly. Its in us. The Bible says we were created for His glory, to glorify the creator. We were made to love Him. So yes, we truly set out to do be good, God fearing people.

But as when the command was given to Adam and Eve to not eat of the forbidden tree, the tree looked all the more appetizing. More appetizing than serving their very own creator. The created outshined the Creator.

So it began…

This is the tug of war that Paul spoke of in his epistles. We want to do right yet the body says this feels better.

Because we were made to love Him, this tug of war causes us to strive for a have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too situation. Let me get God’s blessings without doing a thing.

We misuse the concept of grace to this end, thinking grace absolved us from requirements, work or any kind of responsibility.

We ignore, conveniently, clear commands of what God considers sinful because those just don’t fit us. We tailor God to us rather than tailoring ourselves to God and in the end we have created our own God rather than following the One that already is.

So then we have popular versions of the gospel created to fit us. Ignoring commands that are mean or archaic. The church is packed with lost souls who accepted the nice gospel. The watered down gospel. The popular gospel.

But if we give them the unpopular, straight no chaser gospel, the “no, you cannot do that” gospel, it would be as though one had the rug pulled from under their feet…

However…that IS what we need.

Satan wants the popular gospel. He loves that church because contrary to what the world sees, he runs that church…

Please don’t be fooled by the popular gospel. The unpopular gospel is the good news. Jesus saved us when God, through His grace sent Him to die for our sins. But you must do. Yes you must do something to accept it. You must live what the word teaches. If God condemns it, don’t do it…even if the world changes its view because God has not.

Don’t take my word for it. Read the Bible and take His word for it.

Blessings in your Christian walk,

Christian Music Pusher

Enjoy this highly appropriate song by Jonathan McReynolds

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Are You a 24 Hour Christian?

A friend of mine once jokingly told me about a time where he had to “put religion on pause for a second” when somebody upset him. Lol.

Have you ever turned your Christianity off? Have you turned it down? Let’s reverse it. Has Jesus ever turned His love for God off? Has He turned his love for us off?


Look at one day of your life. How many hours of a particular day are you a Christian? Showing Jesus? Living His way? Speaking as the oracles of God?

Does your circumstance make you turn it off? Where you work? Your company? Who’s around you? Who’s not around you?

Do you alter your Christianity level to fit your audience?

Think about these questions. I’m asking myself too!

Consider these verses…

Philippians 2:12 KJV

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Luke 12:37 NIV

Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

Ephesians 5:15 KJV

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

God does not want us lukewarm, nor does he want us to be Christian sometimes or when convenient. And since He sees you when when nobody else does and we never know when or time to face Him may be, it’s important to always be ready.

Remember, your commitment to Jesus 24/7 will save both you and those around you.

It’s an everyday thing!

Speaking of which, enjoy the song of that very title by Andy Mineo.

Blessings in your Christian walk,

Christian Music Pusher

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Love This New Joint — Atiba Halisi “Deep” – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Stumbled upon this one over at Rapzilla. Check out Atiba Halisi with “Deep”. I like his casual yet conscise flow over this soulful backdrop, speaking on Christ’s love.

Let me know what you think!

Some fresh music shared by your friendly Christian Music Pusher.

BLESSINGS!!

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Church Shopping?

There are groups of people that don’t believe in “organized religion” and don’t see the value in being attached to any church assembly. Okay. But for those that realize the blessing of assembling with others of like precious faith, how did you arrive at the congregation where you now worship?

Let’s hope it was not for the following reasons…

1. Entertaining: The band plays hip Christian music, the preacher is so eloquent and energetic and you just feel so, well, entertained.

2. My family and friends have always attended: Fam and friends are there so it just makes sense. Plus it must be right if they are there.

3. Tolerance: They accept anybody. Meaning you can be a Christian and live any way you like and they won’t judge you or hold you accountable. They don’t bother me if I miss church. Overall loving family.

Let’s hope you are with this congregation for these reasons…

1. Sound doctrine. The beliefs, acts of worship, the things taught from the pulpit and in the classrooms are rooted in Biblical scripture and example. This is what makes it work. If your goal is to be in line with God’s word, you will be sure to worship where everyone else seeks the same thing.

2. Great godly workers. Every single part of the body of Christ must be actively working. They are all important. And they inspire others to good works. This helps the church grow.

3. Biblical leadership. Christ is the head of the church. The Bible highlights how the leadership structure should be. If it ain’t that, might want to re-examine things.

4. Family love. Rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep. Gentle rebuke of a brother who goes astray. Support and exhortation. We should be a family in Christ. Seek that.

You value worship and understand the weight that how you serve the Lord carries. You’re trying to get to heaven right? Make the effort to assemble with those of like precious faith.

Don’t just waste your life and afterlife just mindlessly sitting in the pew. Study your word to make certain you’re in the right place.

Just some friendly advice from your Christian Music Pusher.

Enjoy Church Clap from KB featuring Lecrae

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Lyrical Sunday Sermons- Know Me by Trip Lee

Once you get passed the fact that we are not the product of chance or a big bang theory explosion, you will understand that God created us. And he didn’t just leave us here to fend for ourselves. He has always given His creation instructions. Where He one spoke directly to His people, in these latter says, God has given His Son and then the Holy Spirit which is His Word. The Bible.

Consider… Ephesians 6:14-17 KJV

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

2 Timothy 3:14-17 KJV

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

We therefore must be diligent to read, study and obey and LIVE the Word of God. In it lies our purpose, our strength, our hope and how to get through this life. It’s peace.

Trip Lee made one of the hottest songs I’ve heard and it really highlights this point. It’s called Know Me from his latest effort The Good Life

Without giving too much away, listen closely to this song…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P904u005EBM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Blessings,

CMP

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