Labor To Enter Into His Rest – Part 2

“Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.  For we which have believed do enter into rest…” Hebrews 4:1-3 In a previous devotional the Holy Spirit had me…

Armed and Extremely Dangerous – Part 3

Armed This week Minister Grace Mebane of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka, California continues teaching her message titled “Armed and Extremely Dangerous”.  The foundational scripture for this message is 2 Corinthians 10:4-5. In this third part of the message, Minister Mebane revisits the key principles we learned about how the key battles and challenges that we have in life are spiritual in nature. Minister Mebane also talks about how it’s necessary for us to demonstrate…

It Takes Faith to Raise a Child – Part 2

This week Pastor Garry Zeigler of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka continues teaching his message titled “It Takes Faith to Raise a Child”. The foundational scripture for this message is Psalm 127.  Pastor Zeigler starts the message by looking at Galatians 6:10. The scripture states “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith”.  We learn that the family raising a…

It Takes Faith to Raise a Child – Part 1

This week Pastor Garry Zeigler of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka teaches a new message titled “It Takes Faith to Raise a Child”. The foundational scripture for this message is Psalm 127.  There is an old saying that is commonly used, “It takes a village to raise a child”.  In fact, it takes faith to raise a child.  Pastor Zeigler looks at this message in the context of the Christian family.  It is the family…

Enjoying the Blessings of God

Pastor Garry D. Zeigler from Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka, California continues teaching the message titled “”Enjoying the Blessings of God”. In this week’s message, Pastor Zeigler tells the story of a man, who purchased a ticket for a cruise. During the cruise, the man went hungry because he did not realize all that was included with the cost of the ticket. Pastor compares this scenario to Christians after entering the body of Christ.…

Grace and Faith

“The law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 Just as in the early church, as well as today, there have been debates as to grace verses works.  You are probably familiar with the scripture from Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” As well as Galatians…

Why God wants the best for you

This week Pastor Garry Zeigler of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka teaches a message titled “Why God wants the best for you”. The foundational scripture for this message Mark 11:24. As we prepare to enter the new year, it’s a great opportunity to take some time and think about what God wants for us, and why he wants it. We are God’s children, and he wants the best for us.  We need to be mindful…