WE All HAVE A PURPOSE !
January 26,2025
Does everyone have a purpose in life? Absolutely!
Even Satan has a purpose. The Devil’s primary role on earth is to tempt humanity, deceive us, and lead us away from God. Just as God had a specific plan and purpose for Moses, He has one for each of us. Some people are still in the process of discovering their purpose—and that’s part of the journey. As we draw nearer to God, we begin to understand His plans for our lives more clearly through prayer, fasting, reading His Word, and serving others.
All Sin Leads To Forgiveness.
Forgiveness is vital because sin creates a barrier between us and God. Many of us carry the heavy weight of unforgiveness, often because we don’t know how to release it or aren’t ready to let go of the hurtful words or actions we've experienced. Forgiving doesn’t mean what happened was acceptable, but holding on to unforgiveness only invites bitterness, anger, hatred, and pride into our hearts. If we’re not careful, old wounds can slowly consume us, stealing our peace and damaging our relationships. To fully embrace the freedom Christ offers, we must learn to forgive and release the pain. This is just a glimpse of the message I’ll be sharing.
January 1,2023
Preached First Sunday Service!
I preached on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, focusing on the question: What God, or gods, are you serving? During the altar call, several kids came forward. My key message was to challenge them—what God or gods are you serving, or perhaps idolizing?
J-Town Christ Fellowship Church
The Power of The Tongue.
I had the privilege of preaching at Kids Camp at my church, Christ Fellowship Church of Dawsonville, GA. It was truly an honor to speak about the power of the tongue. From the very beginning of time, the tongue has been a powerful force. For instance, in Genesis 4, we see Cain use his words in a tragic way, leading to the murder of his own brother, Abel. Cain even lies to God, denying his sin. Another example is in Exodus 2, where Moses’ mother hides the truth about Pharaoh’s law requiring all newborn Hebrew boys to be killed. From God’s perspective, though, Moses would go on to become the one who received the Ten Commandments. From the start of human history, we see the destructive power of lying. It’s important to remember that God never intended for us to use our tongues in these harmful ways. The power to speak lies comes from the enemy—Satan, the father of lies. The tongue can be a dangerous weapon, causing immense trouble. That’s why we need to stand firm in the truth, resist the devil’s lies, and boldly declare, “Devil, you can’t have my soul; I belong to Jesus!” We see further evidence of the tongue’s damage in the story of Judas, who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Overcome with guilt, Judas realized too late the weight of his betrayal. You can read more about this in Matthew 26:14. Another striking example is Peter’s denial of Christ. Despite walking closely with Jesus and witnessing His miracles, Peter denied knowing Him three times—three lies that showed just how easily our words can fail us.
The tongue can lead us down one of two paths—and the choice is ours. We can choose Heaven or Hell. Hell is for those who turn away from God, while Heaven is where we can spend eternity with Jesus and our loved ones. Our words can either build God’s Kingdom or tear it down. Proverbs 12:19 reminds us, “The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” Honesty matters to Jesus, and He calls us to trust and obey Him. The danger of the tongue is real—it can bring life or death. James 3:6 says, “The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.” Ephesians 4:29 instructs, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” And Proverbs 12:18 warns, “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
So, how do we control our tongues? Here are a few practical tips:
- If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.
- If you can’t think of something positive, smile, nod, and change the subject.
- Pause before you speak. Take ten seconds to consider your words. If they still seem right, speak. If not, stay silent.
- Think about the consequences. Consider how your words will affect others and the situation.
- Keep it to yourself. We all have negative thoughts, but it’s vital to filter them before they become words.
- Apologize when needed. If your words have hurt others, especially publicly, a sincere apology can heal wounds and help tame the tongue.
The Bible warns us clearly about the sins of the tongue. Two of the Ten Commandments deal with speech: not using the Lord’s name in vain (Exodus 20:7) and not bearing false witness (Exodus 20:16). Jesus Himself warned against careless words. Other sins of the tongue include boasting, harshness, criticism, being double-tongued, anger, hateful speech, and using vague language to avoid the truth.
In closing, I leave you with James 3:8: “But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” The tongue is a powerful force, and it’s up to us to decide how we use it. Will we speak life, or will we speak death?
Let’s choose wisely and ensure our words align with God’s will.
KIDS CAMP 2022
I was honored to have the opportunity to preach at Kids Camp with my new church, Christ Fellowship Church of Dawsonville, GA. It was a true privilege to stand before the children and share a message about Jesus’ temptation. Volunteering and serving at the camp was an unforgettable experience, and I was blessed to help two young children invite Jesus into their hearts. This was my first year participating in Kids Camp, and I’m excited to stay involved year after year. I’ve built strong connections with the pastors and absolutely love working with the kids. It’s been such a blessing to be part of this ministry. I also had the chance to speak at my friend’s church, Water Walkers Worship Center, where I shared a message titled "Broken World, Broken People." Through these experiences, God has placed a clear calling on my heart to become a pastor for children with special needs, and I am committed to following that path.
"Speak, for your servant is listening."
—1 Samuel 3:7–11
