A Word From The Word

Don't Ever Give Up!

2012-01-21T14:51:00.000-08:00

Hello, hope yall are doing good. I was studying about Elijah and how he told King Ahab to get going before he got stuck in the mud.!
You see there had been a drought for three and a half years. He goes to the mountain to pray, and tells his servant to go look toward the sea. He comes back and says, their is nothing!
How many of us would give up after that? He didn't, he told him to go again, still nothing. Finally after SEVEN times he returns and says to Elijah. " Don't get real excited, but I did see a small cloud about the size of a mans hand coming up out of the sea!"
Elijah said that's it! About that time, the wind started blowing, the clouds darken, and the rain started to fall.
The point to this is, don't ever give up on God! Stay confident in Him, He hears you when you pray. Stay steady, unmoving, refusing to give up until you see it come to past. Don't allow time to change your mind! P Lloyd

Super Prayer Sunday

2012-01-09T13:57:00.000-08:00

We are so excited about an upcoming event on Super Bowl Sunday @ MCC! We are calling it

"Super Prayer Sunday- Expect VICTORY In Your Game!"

We will be dedicating a special time in our morning service to pray over anyone with a need or any prayer needs we receive(request will remain confidential).

If you have a special need that you would like our church family to agree with you in prayer about or you know someone that needs prayer, please join us on this special day. Prayer request may also be mailed to:

Miracle Christian Center- POBOX 906 Buffalo, Tx 75831

or e-mail us: prayer@miraclechristiancenter.org

For more information, call our church office at (903)322-2300

Wednesday Weapon 12.21.11

2011-12-21T07:39:00.000-08:00

James 5:16 ....t"he effective,fervent prayer of a righteous man
avails much."

Prayer is one of the most powerful privileges that we have as
believers. The Amplified version tells us that the prayers of the righteous,
cause tremendous power to be made available, dynamic in its working.

Dynamics means that it can cause explosive power to be made available. Do you have
anything that you would like to,”blow up” in your life? To see it gone, and have
no more effect upon you? To blow up sickness, fear, worry, lack, or any other
thing that has come against you?

God says that the prayers of the righteous have that kind of
power at hand. Don’t you ever think that prayer is some kind of powerless way of
just crying out to God in desperation. No, prayers prayed fervently, heart felt,
with expectancy can cause things to happen.

You may have been told that it is to late. That is not true! Don’t you for a second give up on the power of our God!

If you have a situation going on in your life, pray right now, release dynamic power
through your faith in a loving, caring God.

Thank you Father for the power of prayer. It is a privilege
that we have as Believers. We believe nothing is to hard for you. Thank you for
hearing us when we pray, Thank you for tremendous power being released on our
behalf.

PLloyd

Wednesday Weapon 12.7.11

2011-12-07T05:04:00.000-08:00

Ephesians 2:8 "For by grace are you saved through faith, it is a gift of
God."

One of the things that I am so grateful for is the Grace of God. God is so good to us, even when we don't deserve it. I know sometimes that he blesses us inspite of us, and not because of us.

Grace is comonly known as Gods unmerited, or undeserved favor in our lives. Even our Salvation is a gift from God. There was nothing we could do to save ourselves. God loved us enough to send His Son to die for us. He says that He surrounds us with favor. Favor is a gift from God, you don't earn it, it is freely given.

I like what the Message Bible says about grace,"Its Gods gift from start to finish"! Salvation and all the benefits that come with it was His idea from start to finish. Our part is to believe His Word to be true. You don't earn Gods gift of grace, if you did, it would be a payment to you. It would no longer be a gift.

Thank God any one can receive the free gift of salvation. We can also receive the free gift of God's grace. It was His idea from start to finish!

Thank you Father for Your Grace that You have given to us. We are not trying to earn it, we just by faith in Your Word, receive it. Thank you for all the benefits that we have as your children. Thank you that it was Your idea, from start to finish.

Wednesday Weapon 11.16.11

2011-11-16T07:17:00.000-08:00

I Corinthians 15: 57 & 58...thanks be to god that gives us
the victory through Jesus Christ

Victory comes as a result of some kind of opposition. We overcome it, we get through it, because of God’s help in our lives.

The next verse begins with, therefore. "Therefore be steadfast, immovable and always
abounding in the work of the Lord."

During the process of overcoming, we have a part to play. We
are not to be full of doubt and fear. We are to be abounding, declaring the
power of the Word of God. Expecting that at any moment our victory will show
up.

The Amplified says, "always being superior, excelling, doing
more than enough." We sometimes wonder, are we doing enough? The Word tells us we
should be doing more than enough.

I always say, “Do what you know to do”!. The key is in doing, knowing alone is not enough. Faith without works is dead.

The scripture says, thanks be to God, so begin by thanking Him for your victory, your overcoming. Being thankful to Him for always leading you to a place of victory. As your praise goes up, His power can come down!

P Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon 11.2.11

2011-11-02T12:01:00.000-07:00

I Samuel 29:6/8...shall I pursue? Yes persue, and you shall recover all.

I am doing a part two on," Shall I Persue?". Have you ever put forth a lot of energy to pursue something that you later wished that you had not? Kind of like a dog chasing cars, and then one day he catches it, and it turned out to be a bad thing.

Some things we are to pursue in life. It is always good to know that God has your back. If you are pursuing things that He says you can have, then He will help you to acheive those things.
You have every right to pursue health, joy, peace and strength because of His Word that promises it is yours.

You have a right to have abundant life, to have a great day today, to expect blessings and to be a blessing.

David ask of the Lord, "shall I persue"? Maybe you need to inquire of the Lord in areas of your life that you are not sure what to do. He always has knows what is right for you.

Thank you Father for Your Word that allows me to know some things that are already mine, that I have a right to. For those things that I need Your wisdom and guidance, thank you for directing me in the ways that I need to go.

Wednesday Weapon 10.26.11

2011-10-25T09:38:00.000-07:00

I Timothy 6:12..."fight the good fight of faith."

What determines a good fight? I guess it could be whether you win or loose, but Paul in several places talks about the, fight of faith.

How do you fight with faith? The fight is to stay in faith. It is easy to get into the natural part of the fight, instead of standing on the Word of God, and allowing Him to fight the battle. Your part is to believe that God has your back, according to the Word. Not just because you think you are right, but because you have His Word to stand on. If you have a promise from His Word, then why give up on the victory, that will ultimately be yours. Paul said, that what God has promised, He is also able to perform.

Thank you Father that Your Word is truth. I can stand on Your Word in faith, trusting and believing that you have my back. Say that out loud, "God has my back!" You might want to say that several times a day. That is a great thing to know. Regardless of the problems you face, if you have the Word of God on it, you have a right to fight, stay in faith and get the victory.

P Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon 10.19.11

2011-10-18T18:05:00.001-07:00

James 1:2/4... That the testing of your faith produces patience.

Don't you just love to hear about something that will produce patience /That is the one thing that though we need it, we sure don't like it! We might do the faith thing as long as it works quick, but if it takes very long, well forget it! This verse is telling us that faith is not what gives you the victory when you are being tested, no, it is faith producing patience that will produce completeness and the lack of nothing.

The Message Bible says not to try and wiggle out of the situation, that's what we want to do most of the time. Learn to relax, when you stand in faith, God's got your back! Waiting on the Lord to move doesn't mean that He decided not to. When done Scripturally, it will draw you closer to God.

Thank you Father that I can always trust you. Even when it may seem like anything is happening, I know Your Word is working on my behalf. I am so glad that I can trust You to do Your part if I will do mine. So until my answer shows up I will rejoice in you, be patient, and draw closer to You.
P Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon 10.5.11

2011-10-05T04:42:00.000-07:00

Philippians 4:13 I can do ALL things through Christ that strengthens me.Tonight I will be speaking on a subject entitled, ”Never Give Up!” Notice the first three words, “I can do“. Have you ever heard someone say, “I can’t do that!” You may have said it before yourself. When it comes to the things that God has called us to do, then you can do it. Notice it says, “all things“. So what can you do? All things, I can do all things. Obviously we can’t do all things in our on strength and ability. The thing He is trying to get us to see is that it is not dependent on your strength, power or might. It is through Christ that strengthens me. Christ will strengthen you to do all the things that you set your hand to do. If you feel that God is in what you are trying to get done, then declare what He has said. I can do all things through Christ, His Word and ability. Forget giving up, He will always led you in triumph.Thank you Father that you never give up on me. I refuse to give up also. You are my strength, You are my ability, You are my power. I am anointed to prosper, I cannot and I will not fail because of Your Word. The Greater one is in me and I will overcome!P Lloyd

2011-09-28T08:10:00.000-07:00

II Corinthians 5:7 "For we walk by faith and not by sight."Habakkuk 2:4 "The just shall live by faith."As my church people know, I love to teach on the subject of faith. Maybe it is because without it, you cannot be pleasing to God. I want to encourage you to start somewhere in using faith in His Word. A mile walk begins with the first step. You faith is not in your ability, it is in His ability. Its not just a good idea that you have come up with. It is based on what His Word has said. Faith is simply believing God will do, what He said in His Word. Obviously, you have to know what His Word says concerning you. Start today, use your faith for something. I know it will cause rewards in your life.Thank you Father for showing us a way that is always pleasing to you. You said that you will reward our putting faith, trust and confidence in you. We do that beginning today. We will make it our way of life and live by it each day.P Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon 9.21.11

2011-09-21T05:20:00.000-07:00

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ that gives me the strength.

God's Word never gives us reason to fail.It always gives us information that will cause us to triumph, and to overcome anything and everything. Life throws things at us that can look like certain defeat.Then we get into the Word, and find all kind of weapons at our disposal. It gives us the instructions to overcome.

Winning has a lot to do with attitude. God's Word will always bring forth a winning attitude once you read it with faith and believe it. Faith always comes through hearing or seeing what the Word says. Once you step out in that faith, declaring the Word over your life, you are setting yourself up for victory! Somebody is going to get victory, it might as well be you!

Thank you Father that Your Word always brings us victory. We trust Your Word. We declare it over the things that try and rise up against us. We truly believe that greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. Thank you that we can do all things through Christ, that gives us strength.

P Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon 9.7.11

2011-09-07T09:01:00.000-07:00

James 5:16...the effective fervent prayer avails much.

Last week I talked about, ”Praying With Power“. Prayer is a powerful force when done correctly. When you pray according to the Word, it has to be correct. Victory can come from the inside out. A fervent, heart felt prayer, comes from within. An inside revelation creates an outside manifestation. Suddenly the Word on the inside becomes bigger than the problem on the outside. When this happens, you can know that victory is already yours. You don’t have to see change to know things are about to change. Thank God for the privilege and the power of prayer.

Thank you Father for the power that is available to me as a Believer when I pray. Even when weapons form against me, they cannot prosper. You said that heart felt prayers are effective and powerful. Thank you that I can know inside, even before I see it on the outside. Truly, greater is He that is in me, than he who is in the world.

Wednesday Weapon {08.31.11}

2011-08-30T18:24:00.000-07:00

James 5:16-18 "...prayers of the righteous avail much."

Prayer is such an awesome force when done correctly. Do I mean it can be done wrong? O yes! It has to be fervent and heartfelt. We seem to think that a prayer is just a prayer. Not according to the Word. Elijah prayed and it didn't rain for three and half years, prayed again and the rain came. We sure are dry around here! I believe when we get a revelation of the power of the Word on the inside, it can change things on the outside. When you were born again for instance, that was a heart felt prayer. It changed things forever, it was so real to you that no one can take it from you. You know that you know.

We are going to learn tonight at MCC how to get this to work in our lives. I don't know about you but I would like to see some things change. Join us in our mid-week service at 7pm! Have a blessed Wednesday!

Father thank you for Your Word that gives us instructions to have an effective prayer life. You said that our prayers can avail much and cause explosive, dynamite power to come forth. We believe as we get Your Word on the inside, that it rises up bigger than whats on the outside. Amen.

P. Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon {08.17.11}

2011-08-17T07:30:00.000-07:00

I Corinthians 2:9-14 "....the natural minded man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God."

Verse 14 "...he cannot know them for they are spiritually discerned..."

What we are connected to in life is so important. If all we do is stay, “Hooked Up” to natural things, we are going to miss out on so many thing that God has in store for us. God has placed so many principles in His Word for us to follow. When acted upon, they can be productive in our lives. God’s ways do not always make sense to our minds, yet if they are from Him, they are for our benefit. Giving, praising, faithfulness to church, all these things open the door to blessings from the Lord. God is not trying to make sense. He expects us to walk by faith. Hook up to Him, allow the Holy Spirit in you to be your guide. When you do this, I believe you will experience those things that can only come through obedience to Him.

P Lloyd

Wendesday Weapon {08.10.11}

2011-08-10T06:10:00.000-07:00

Joshua 1:8 "This book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day & night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."

We find in this scripture that God is giving instructions to Joshua, but I think also to us. Prosperity and success may have different meanings to people. It could be wealthy, or healthy. It might be a place of peace and rest. It could be a life with out worry or care. The point is, He tells us our part to do. Then you will MAKE YOUR WAY prosperous and be a success. Obedience to God always pays great dividends. Here is a “breakdown” of what He says to us: 1. Keep a watch over your words. 2. Think about what you think about. 3. Be a doer and not just a hearer. 4. And you will MAKE YOUR WAY prosperous and be a success.

Thank you Father that you care enough about me that you would give me instructions to cause me to be prosperous and successful. I am willing to make adjustments in my life that will cause things to turn around for me. I choose to be a doer of Your Word and not only a hearer. Amen.
Pastor Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon {07.27.11}

2011-07-27T06:01:00.000-07:00

Romans 12:3 "...not to think of himself more highly that he ought to think."

You may know someone that does this very thing! They may base it on their success in life, or maybe just an attitude. When it comes to the things of God. We should all think of ourselves higher than we sometimes do. Some have the mentality that they are just "worms", and unworthy of God's blessings. This is not what God is instructing us to do. Because of Him, we have rights, and privileges. We have been made the righteousness of God through Christ. These are gifts from God, not of works that we should boast. Without Him we can do nothing, but we are not without Him. He tells us that we can come boldly to the throne of grace, and find help in a time of need. We were all "nobodies", but through Jesus we are now "somebodies". So, when it comes to the things of God, go ahead and think of yourselves, as being the children of the Most High.

Thank you Father that because of Jesus we are made right with you. We are humbled by the fact that we are called Your children. We understand that children have rights. Thank you for the rights that we have as Your children. Thank you that we can come boldly to Your throne, and expect to get the help that we need. Amen.

Wednesday Weapon {07.20.11}

2011-07-20T06:08:00.000-07:00

Exodus 14:11 "...because their were no graves in Egypt have you taken us away to die in the wilderness?"
vs. 13 "do not be afraid, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord."

Have you ever been in a situation where it seemed that the Lord had forsaken you? You might have been doing all of the right things, but it seems that all the wrong things were happening. I sing a song that says, “hold on, my Lord will show up, and He will take you through the fire again.” I just want you to know that you need to hold on. Don’t submit to the pressure. Our Lord will show up, and He will take you through the fire again!

The children of Israel complained when they ran into trouble, and were quick to forget all that God had done for them. Moses said, "do not be afraid," that is great advice! Let me give it to you today- DO NOT BE AFRAID, my Lord will show up! The Red sea looked like an impossibility, but God had a plan right in the middle of the mess. Moses executed that plan, and the next thing you see, they are singing songs of victory! I declare songs of victory over you and your house! It never gets to hard for God. Hang in there, my Lord will show up!

Thank you Father that I can trust you. You have brought me through many storms of life, and this one will be no different. I will not be afraid, I will trust in You. I will stand on Your Word and see the salvation of the Lord. Thank you for showing up and taking me through the fire again. Amen.

Pastor Lloyd

"Reasons People Don't Go To Church"

2011-07-18T08:58:00.000-07:00

Wednesday Weapon {07.13.11}

2011-07-12T16:54:00.000-07:00

Hebrews 4:15 & 16 "...let us come boldly and find mercy and grace to help."

I like the way the Message Bible says this, "Walk right up to Him and get what He is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help."
I don’t know what you are going through today, but this I do know- God offers you help in a time of need. God doesn’t refuse to help us when we come to Him. It doesn’t matter if it is in the past or present. If you are one of His children, you can come boldly to Him. “Well Pastor, I have really messed up bad” or “ my problem is REALLY big”. Walk right up to Him and get what He is so ready to give! Take the mercy and accept the help. You might be saying, "I wish it was that easy.” The key word here is COME. Come to Him, it IS easy, it’s a choice that only you can make.

Thank you Father that you love me enough to forgive and strengthen me. You said my part was to come to You. I chose to come now. I receive Your mercy, and I accept Your help. I chose to do what is right in Your sight. Where I missed it forgive me, where I am weak, make me strong. I ask you, and thank you for it, in Jesus name. Amen.
~Pastor Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon {07.06.11}

2011-07-06T07:14:00.000-07:00

Deuteronomy 5:29 "Keep My ways that it may be well with you"

Isaiah 1:19 "If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land."

God’s desire for us is that it might be well with us. He tells us to focus on His ways and His Word. He can cause things to turn out for our benefit, and His glory. God doesn’t give us His Word to put us in bondage. He gives us His Word so that we can come out victorious in our lives. He never said that we would not have test, He just promises that we can overcome. Willingness and obedience is the key to having His best in our lives. To be willing to do our part, so that He can do His. His desire for you is that you do well.

Thank you Father that in every situation, your plan for me is to do well. For every problem, you have given me a Promise. You said that you would never leave or forsake me. I put my trust in you, I am willing to obey Your Word, walk in Your ways, so that my days may be long. Amen.

Pastor Lloyd

Featured Sermon "Only Believe" by Pastor Lloyd

2011-06-29T09:44:00.000-07:00

Wednesday Weapon {06.29.11}

2011-06-29T08:31:00.000-07:00

Psalm 37:23 "The steps of a good man are ordered of the Lord"

We all need to know that God has a plan for our lives. We only live one day at a time, but our whole future has been planned by God. I don't believe that everything that happens is God's perfect plan for our lives. God says, the future that He has for us is good and not evil. He says it is filled with hope. When we head off in the opposite direction that God has for our lives, we create our own destiny. We can step out from under His hand if we make wrong choices. Our ways are to delight Him. When the do, we can know that all things will work out for our benefit and for His glory.

Thank you Father that you have a plan for my life. I desire to walk in that plan. Help me to see Your way everyday of my life. Where I have missed it, forgive me. I make the choice today to get back on the right track and follow your leading from this day forth. Amen.

Pastor Lloyd

Staying Attached

2011-06-22T17:52:00.000-07:00

6- 22-11 Staying Attached

John 15:4&5 Abide in Me and I in you, I am the vine, you are the branch.

Attachment is very important. What you are attached to, becomes a part of you. In the world that we live, it is so easy to become attached to things that can "Detach" you from the things of God. They don't have to be bad things, but when they detach or seperate us from Him, then they become bad. Priority is everything. Jesus tells us to seek Him first, then the things that we need can be added to us. He tells us in these verses that without Him, we can do nothing. He is refering to things of the Kingdom of God. We can still live life as everyone else, but we seperate ourselves from the One who can give us life abundantly. Take a look at your life today. Is their anything that you have attached to, that is pulling you away from Him? If so, then get priorities in order, reattach to Him, so He can be envolved in you life to a greater degree.

Thank you Father for Your Word, it is a lamp unto my feet. Thank you for showing me those things that have attached themselves to me, and have gotten my priorities out of order. I ask for Your help, that I can have the wisdom that I need, to help me get things back to where they need to be. I desire that You be number one in my life. More than anything else I desire to be attached to You.

P Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon {06.15.11}

2011-06-15T06:27:00.000-07:00

Something's Happening!

Galatians 6:9 "Let us not grow weary while doing good."
Ephesians 6:13 "...and having done all to stand, stand therefore"

I read a story about a tree in China called the Chinese Bambo Tree. It said that for the first four years after the seed is planted, nothing seems to be happening. Then on the fifth year, are you ready for this??..... on the fifth year, it shoots up to 80 feet!!! Obviously, something was taking place underground, that would enable that tree to have a root system, that could take care of it when it grew to 80 feet.

When you stand on the Word of God in faith, it may seem that nothing is happening. Yet, during that time you are growing in ways you will never know until the answer is brought forth. You were developing "spiritual muscles" every time you confessed the Word. You may be their right now, don't you dare give up! You are just strengthening yourself for the victory that is on its way! In due season, you will reap if you don't give up.

Thank you Father that everyday I am strengthening myself with Your Word. I will not grow weary, I will grow stronger with each cofession of Your Word in faith. Any day could be my day for victory, so I won't give up, I will continue to grow up, and know that Your Word is working on my behalf. Amen.

P Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon

2011-06-08T07:08:00.000-07:00

Hebrews 12:1.... let US lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us.
I Peter 5:7... casting all of our care on Him for He cares for us

I am going to be talking Wednesday about, "Watching Your Weights!" I am not talking about body weight, but the weights of life that can easily get you down. I have noticed that sometimes people with a hurtful past, are still living in it today. That would mean their past, has not passed. It is still present in their thought life, and can effect them like a ball and chain. It can become a weight, that ensnares them, and still has an effect on their life.

Jesus has told us in His Word that we can give that pain, that hurt, to Him, because He cares enough about us to take it. The key words are, let US lay aside, and OUR casting of OUR cares. Give it all to Jesus, let Him set you free.

Thank you Father that I can give my past to You, and move on to what You have in store for me. I refuse to allow my past to dictate to me my future. I lay them aside, I cast them on You, because You love me that much. Thank You for setting me free from all that has had me bound. I chose to move forward to the things that are ahead.

Wednesday Weapon

2011-06-01T07:49:00.000-07:00

I John 4:4 "For greater is He that is in you than he who is in the world."

Romans 8 :31 "If God is for us, who can be against us."

Good morning to you all, and happy June 1st! In the world that we live, it is comforting to know that God is with us. He says in His Word that 'He will never leave or forsake us.' It doesn’t matter how bad that it may be in your life, God is still with you. As you go through your day today, keep that in mind, “God is with me, God is for me, and I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.” Keep a smile on your face, and cause people to wonder what your up to!

P Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon 5.25.11

2011-05-25T09:19:00.000-07:00

Mark 4:38...and they said to Him,"do you not care that we are perishing!"
Luke 18:38...and he cried out saying, "Jesus, have mercy on me!"

As you see the scriptures above, both are instances where people are crying out to Jesus. The first cry is in fear, and the second one, is to recieve mercy from the Lord. Which do you think will get the attention of the Lord?

Crying out can be a way to show all kinds of emotions. Joy, fear, anger and even tears from aggravation or discouragement.I believe Jesus is moved by cries of faith. Declaring the Word of God, right in the middle of a storm. I believe that if you and I will cry out in faith, it will get the attention of our Lord today.A cry of faith doesn't have to have tears involved, it can just be confidence that believes His Word and declares what it says.

Thank you Lord for the Word of God that always leds me in victory. I choose to cry out to the mountain, and declaring that it has to be moved in Jesus name. I refuse to cry out in fear or unbelief. I stand on Your Word, and having done all to stand, I will stand some more if necesary. I will see the victory that You say is mine!

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon {05.11.11}

2011-05-11T14:00:00.000-07:00

Believers In Training

Galatians 6:8
"We have a choice of sowing in two areas, flesh or spirit"

Galatians 6:7

"Which ever we sow into, of that shall we also reap"

Any kind of profession in life require training. To be the Believers that we are to be, will also require training. To become sensitive to His Spirit, will always require training. To train for something always requires effort. Began to train yourself to become sensitive to the voice of God. God has great things for you to do today, sensitivity to His voice will give you guidance, and boldness, to seize Godly opportunities. We are all Believers in training.

Father, I want to thank you for the opportunity to be used of You today. Help me to seize every opportunity that arises. I desire to sow into the things of the spirit. I desire to be led by You, and learn to be sensitive to You, today and every day. I am a Believer in training. Amen.

Faithfulness - A Two Way Street

2011-05-04T07:20:00.000-07:00

Hebrews 11: 6 With out faith, it is impossible to please God.
Psalms 103:7 God made known His ways to Moses.

We serve a faithful God. We can depend on Him to always be there. The question we need to ask ourselves is, can God depend on us? Are you one that God knows, if He has something for you to do, He can depend on you? God really does need you to get things done on the earth. Moses was used of God because He was willing to be used. Do you have time for God in you life? If He gave you an assignment today, can He count on you to say, “here I am Lord, use me?”

Father, I want to thank you for your faithfulness to me, I desire to be faithful to you as well. I want to be used by You. I want You to be able to count on me. I dedicate myself to You. With all my heart, I declare to You,” here I am, Lord use me.”

P Lloyd

Beyond Ourselves Ministries

2011-05-01T07:41:00.000-07:00

We have been supporting Danny & Peggy Thornton for many years here at MCC! We believe God is doing great things through their ministry! Watch the video below of a personal message to me and our church concerning the exciting events coming soon for their ministry!

See more of what the Thorntons are doing by visiting their website: BEYOND OURSELVES

It Is Possible!

2011-04-26T17:32:00.000-07:00

Matthew 19:26 All things are possible to those who believe.
Romans 8:37 In all things we are more than conquors through Christ.

There is a great deal of differance in believing God can do something, verses believing that He will. To believe that way, is like shooting up in the air, hoping you might hit something. Believing God will watch over His Word and do it, is more like a target, with a bullseye on it.

We can use God's Word as a target to focus our faith. The Word gives us basis to believe. Believing goes beyond hoping, it sees possibility in the Word, and believes and declares it. The situation may look impossible in the natural, but God "ain't" natural! He can effect our natural problem with His supernatural ability. If you can believe it, with God it is possible. I challenge you right now. Go ahead and declare it, "I believe you God in this situation!

Thank you Father that we can trust you in everything that we have to face in life. You know no impossibilities. We chose to put our faith in a limitless God. Thank you that you always led us in triumph in Christ. We are more than conquerors through you.

Potential Power

2011-04-20T06:40:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 4:20...My son, pay attention to my word, for they are life to you.
Proverbs 10:13... Wisdom is found on the lips of Him who has understanding.

The Word of God has so much potential in it, that it can move mountains, set captives free, and open the eyes of the blind. It can meet the needs of people, show us the way to salvation, and always led us in victory. The Word declares that it is life to those that find it. A bull dozer has the power potential, to push trees over, to move great mounds of dirt, and in a little while change the looks of a place. In order for that Dozer to release that potential, someone has to know how to operate it. The Word of God has to have someone to work it. With all the potential that it has, someone has to act in faith believing it to release that power. The power is there, the operating it is up to us.

Father, I want to thank you for the power of Your Word. I believe that It's power can be released through my believing in it. I choose to believe Your Word, I chose to operate it with faith. To think, and to act, in line with Your Word, and see it's power released on my behalf. Thank you that it will always led me in victory.

Heaven-A Real Place # 2

2011-04-16T14:59:00.000-07:00

Last week I talked about Heaven, and how real it is. It is a prepared place, for a prepared people. Heaven really is a place, farther north than man will ever go in this body. That is why we have to be "Born Again",spiritually speaking.

You cannot get there from here, in this body. When you die, the spirit of man is released to go be with the Lord in Heaven. Paul said, to be absent of the body is to be present with the Lord.

Just like that, you are there!

In this Part Two, we will cover things like, how we get there, and will we know each other and our loved ones when we arrive. I will give you the answer to that now, of coarse we will know each other! Come tomorrow and find out what scripture says about these things and more.

Now obviously if Heaven is a real place, and it is, Hell is also a real place. You do not want to go there. It is way to hot, and it will be forever. Forever is a long, long time. We will touch on that later. Hope to see you tomorrow.

P Lloyd

Choosing Right

2011-04-12T16:49:00.000-07:00

Deuteronomy 30:14/20...the word is near you that you may do it.
Vs.19... I have set before you life and death, choose life!

God is so gracious to give us His Word. He gives us direction, and guidance through it. He is telling us in this verse, that it should be in you heart, and mouth, that you may DO IT. The ability of the Word is released through our doing it, not only through our knowledge of it. The Book of James tells us, if we hear the Word, but we choose not to do it, we deceive ourselves. In verse 20 we are told to do three things, love the Lord, obey His voice, and cling to Him. If we will love Him, the other two will be a privilege and never a problem. Choose right, choose life, by choosing to follow Him.

Thank you Father for giving us your Word. Thank you for the direction, and the instruction that we receive through it. We choose to receive Your life, in our lives. We love You, we choose to obey Your voice, and to cling to You. As a result, Your Word declares length of days will be multiplied to us. Thank you Father, that with long life, we will be satisfied, and shown the Salvation of our God.

Don't Miss Tomorrow's Service!!

2011-04-09T11:19:00.000-07:00

HEAVEN - A REAL PLACE This Sunday I am going to talk about Heaven, and how real it is. Heaven is a place, just like Earth is a place. It is a place that only the Redeemed of The Lord can get to. We will find out more precise where Heaven is from Earth, more than just in the "up" direction. In am going to tell you where it is in scripture. Answer questions like, how do we get there? Do we know those that are there? I believe you will hear things that will have you thinking more and more about this place called, Heaven. We tend to think a lot more of what we can see, than we do those promises of things that we can't. Heaven is a real place. Come expecting, leave rejoicing! P Lloyd

Honoring God

2011-04-05T17:03:00.000-07:00

I Samuel 2:30...for those who honor me I will honor
Proverb 4:20/22...honor My Words, for they will produce life

When you think about honoring God,what do you think of doing? For some it might be praising, for others it might be praying. These things can bring honor to Him, but I believe the greastest way to honor Him, is to live everyday for Him. When everything seems to be going wrong,you just take time to let Him know, I am trusting You right in the middle of this mess!

He said He would give honor to those who would honor Him. Through out the Word, God declares, you do this, or that, and I will bless you.That to me, shows Him honor, and He in return shows it back to you.

Thank you Father for Your Word. I will honor you by living it out during my day. Forgive me for not honoring You during times that I could have. In Your Word i will find direction, peace and strength. I desire to live for You and allow Your Word to live through me.
P Lloyd

Relationship

2011-03-30T05:27:00.000-07:00

I John 1:4... that your joy might be full
John 8:37... that My Word has no place in you

The Bible tell us that when we have a relationship with God, that it will bring us a fullness of joy. It goes on to say that many people have never come to know Him, because His Word had no place in them. God’s Word is a light to our lives. The only way to know God, is through His Word. The entrance of His Word brings light, and understanding. To have a relationship with someone, you must spend time with them. Time spent with God and His Word, will never be a waste of time. The more you get to know Him, the more you will want to serve Him, and it will become easy to trust Him.

Father, forgive me for neglecting You, and Your Word. I want the joy that only comes through knowing you. I will spend more time with You from now on, and enjoy Your Word and our relationship. I declare from this time forth, Your Word will find a place in my heart.
P Lloyd

IT’s Possible!

2011-03-22T16:11:00.000-07:00

Matthew 19:26...all things are possible to those who believe.
Romans 8:37...yet in all these things we are more than conquerors.

I don’t know what you may be facing right now. It may seem to be totally impossible, in the natural, for things to turn around. The good news is, that it is possible with God on your side. If you can believe His Word, then you can get started in the right direction to see a turn around.

All things are possible to the one who can dare to believe God and His Word. Your believing, activates God’s ability, to get involved in you situation. It may not change overnight, but something begins when you start believing.

Thank you Father that Your Word declares that I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. I believe that all things are possible with you. I believe that a turn around has to begin in my situation right now, as I activate my faith in an all powerful God! Thank You for making me more than a conqueror.
P Lloyd

Restful Alertness

2011-03-16T08:04:00.000-07:00

Matthew 11: 28/30 -- Come unto me all who are heavy burdened and I will give you rest.
I Peter 5:7-- casting all of your care upon me, for I care for you.

I did a quick read on lions and found that they rest 20 hours a day. Lions are not always sleeping, they are at rest, yet with an alertness of their surroundings. I call it, "Restful Alertness".

Jesus is the giver of rest and peace to us. I think that we to should always be alert, aware of our surroundings. Everyday we deal with the the cares of life. I believe that we should do it with the rest and peace that He offers to us. He says, "I will give you rest."

Since He gives it, then we have to recieve it. One scripture says we are to enter into His rest. As you go through life, make it your goal to start your day entering into His rest.

Thank you Father that you have given me rest for today. I chose to enter into that rest right now. I chose to live my days with a restful alertness. I cast every care on you today, and deal with every situation with peace and rest from you. Than you for the gift of rest.

P Lloyd

Going Through To Get To

2011-03-12T14:57:00.000-08:00

A lot of people are going through things in life. You might say, ”that’s me!” Well, as long as you are going through, at least you are headed somewhere. Momentum is important, if you lose momentum, a forward motion, your stuck!

When you become stuck, you just sit there. Your bogged down, and headed nowhere. We can cry out, I’m stuck! Maybe we should cry out, Help me, I’m stuck!

You have to want help. God will help you if you will ask Him to. Read Isaiah 43:1&2. He let us know that He can make a road in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert place.

The Apostle Paul says, that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. We have to have His strength, to go through things, and come out victorious. I don’t want to just go through, I want to come out victorious.

Joining us tomorrow morning for Sunday School at 9:30, and Worship Service at 10:30. I believe God has a Word that will help you to come out victorious!

Pastor Lloyd

Faith Like A Seed

2011-03-05T13:30:00.000-08:00

Good Saturday to each of you, boy did it get cold or what,but just like the Rapture, Spring is coming and nothing can stop it.

Tomorrow I am going to talk about how much God desires to bless you. It doesn't matter where you are at the present time, good, bad or ugly, His intent is to bless you.

We have to remember that God is a rewarder of diligence, obedience, and faithfulness. He keeps that no secret throughout His Word.

He even says that you can try Him, test Him in this, and see if He will not pour out upon you, more blessings than you can imagine.The blessing of peace,health,joy,favor and life to its abundance!

If you want to hear about how much God loves you, and has a great future for you, come with faith and expectancy, ready to recieve!

See you in the morning. Sunday School for all ages starts at 9:30, worship service at 10:30 with Childrens Church beginning after praise and worship.

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon {03.02.11}

2011-03-02T06:42:00.000-08:00

Sticking Your Neck Out!

Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen."
Romans 5:5 ".…the God kind of hope does not disappoint"

I do a lot of teaching on the subject of faith. We read that without faith, we cannot please God. I have found through the years that to walk by faith, you have to sometimes “stick you neck out”. You have to just step out and declare something, or do something, totally based on trusting in the Lord.
The neat thing about that is, He will always do His part. Once you know that you have received instruction through His Word, or by His Spirit, He will be there to help you and to bring victory into your life. So go ahead today and “stick your neck out”, trust God and see what He does in your life.

Thank you Father that you always honor our acts of true faith. Thank you for direction today to know what we are to do that will be pleasing in Your sight. Thank you for the leading of You Holy Spirit that always leads us in victory. Amen.

P Lloyd

"People Pressure"

2011-02-26T13:18:00.000-08:00

Hello all,

This Sunday I will be speaking on the subject of, "People Pressure".

When in school you may have remembered, peer pressure. It can be a powerful thing.
To go with the flow, to stay in the "click" so to speak.

I believe that is not just something that only young people deal with, but adults as well.

I believe that our goal as Christians should be, pleasing the Lord. It is still easy to follow men and what they think or say.

Some still glory the praise of men, more than the praise of God.
John 12, says that, many believed in Him,BUT....because of others, they did not follow after Him.

In this message, we are going to see the importance of following Him. And seeing how our choice to follow Him, can have a positive effect on us as well others.

Joshua said, choose this day who you will serve, as for as me and my house, we will serve the Lord!

I Look forward seeing you tomorrow at church.

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon {02.23.11}

2011-02-23T06:57:00.000-08:00

Where Do You Live?

John 15: 1-8 "abide in Me and I in you, with out me you can do nothing"
Psalm 1:1-3 "he shall be like a tree planted by the river, whose leaf shall not wither"

Where do you live? I am not referring to where you live physically. Jesus said that we were to abide {live} in Him. We are the branches, and He is the Vine. If we stay with His Word, we shall not wither during hard times. We have to stay hooked up, so that we can be fruitful even during those times when things are not so good. I have seen people run away from the very thing that they should run to. There is, “no place like home”. When you live in Him, in His Word, you will always find peace, wisdom and strength. With out Him- we can do nothing. Stay with Him and He will stay with you.

Thank you Father that we have a place that we can dwell. Your Word is where we want to stay. There is no place like home in Your Word. Thank you for allowing your strength and wisdom to flow through us as we abide in You. Even if times become hard, your Word provides a way for me to prosper and not wither. I choose to live in you. Amen.

P Lloyd

It's Not Too Late!!

2011-02-11T11:53:00.000-08:00

Blessings To All:

This Sunday, I have entitled my message,"It's Not To Late". I don't believe that time is an element that keeps God from moving and doing something great. You may have waited for a long time for healing, restoration or other needs to be meet.

When you have to wait for a while, the wait can become a weight. You may have been believing for this or that so long that you have lost some hope. When that happens, you stop exercising faith.

That doesn't mean that you stop praying and quoting scripture, but they have become more of a ritual than a release of power.

After your prayer time, if you are still "dry" and not uplifted or filled with expectation. Something is wrong! We have likely all experienced this at some point.

This message is going to get us back on track. I am expecting miracles of all kinds to began and some to happen this Sunday. I don't know how long you have been waiting for your answer, this one thing I do know,"It's Not To Late".

Come this Sunday with expectation and a declaration,"this is my day, I believe that I recieve according to the Word of God!"

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {02.09.11}

2011-02-09T12:50:00.000-08:00

It’s Not To Late!

Psalm 139:17&18 "How precious are your thoughts toward me."
Galatians 3:5&9 "...not by our works but by faith in His works…"

I have mentioned this phrase many times. "Don’t let time change your mind." Have you ever had a situation that you have prayed about for a long time with out any obvious change? Have you ever given up because of the element of time? I don’t think that God ever allows time to be a factor. It is never to late for God to move. The lady with the issue of blood: 12yrs; the woman bent over and couldn’t raise up: 18yrs; Lazarus, dead and stinking: 4 days! Time had no effect on God’s ability to change the situation. Maybe you should reconsider a few things. It’s not to late!

Thank you Father that you are always thinking about me and my well being. Thank you that you have said, "nothing is impossible to those who believe." Forgive me for giving up before the victory came. I rekindle my faith in You, and declare, it is never to late for You! Amen.

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {02.02.11}

2011-02-02T06:11:00.000-08:00

The Good Ole Days

Psalm 118:24 "This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 119:130 "The entrance of your Word brings light and understanding to the simple"

I got tickled the other day going into the post office. These two elderly gentleman were talking, and I overheard some of the conversation. One said, ”you remember that deer I killed back in 1948?”{63 yrs. ago} The other replied, “that was the best deer I ever ate, those were the good ole days!” I believe that every day we live can be “good ole days”. We are told that God is the giver of each day. We are also told to rejoice in each day! Some days we have to deal with different things. The day itself, is a blessing from God, and we should be glad for the day! The entrance of God’s Word helps us to understand that we are to be thankful for every day. Don’t worry about tomorrow, it will take care of itself.

Thank you Father that you have given me another day to live. I choose to rejoice in it, and recognize Your presence. I believe that with You by my side, I can get through anything that I have to face, and that today can be one of those, “good ole days“. Amen.

~Pastor Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {01.26.11}

2011-01-26T06:06:00.000-08:00

Prayers That Prosper
James 5:16 "the effective fervent prayers of the righteous avails much."
Mark 11:24 "whatever things you desire when you pray, believe you receive."

Praying is a way that we can communicate with God. It is also a way for tremendous power to be released. The prayer of faith is a powerful weapon against the enemy. I believe praying right, will cause right things to happen in our lives. There are many kinds of prayers. A prayer of thanksgiving, just telling God of your appreciation of Him. Then there are prayers that have ability to cause things to line up in our lives. These are fervent prayers that are backed by the Word of God. Prayers that are prayed in faith, believing that something is going to change. Study out different kinds of prayers and began to pray prayers that prosper!

Thank you Father that we have been given Your Word, so that we can know how to pray about situations in life. Help us to see the value, and the power, that can be released when we pray in faith. Thank You that your ears are always open to the cry of the righteous. Thank you that you always watch over Your Word to perform it. Amen.

~Pastor Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {01.20.11}

2011-01-18T20:55:00.000-08:00

ONLY BELIEVE

Mark 5:36 "... Do not be afraid, ONLY BELIEVE!"
Luke 1:37 "For with God NOTHING will be impossible."

Sometimes, we have to be reminded that the God we serve knows no impossibilities. One translation in the Word says, that nothing will ever be impossible for Him. Once we get a revelation of this, it will allow us to believe Him in spite of our problems. The situation may look hopeless, but He brings hope to it with His Word. Our part is to believe. Jesus told one guy, “do not fear, only believe”. When fear attacks your mind, let it be a reminder for you to, Only Believe. With God nothing will ever be impossible!

Thank you Father that we can always depend on you. Even when it seems all hope is lost. We chose to believe you. We refuse to allow fear to dominate us. We are so ever thankful that with you nothing will ever be impossible. Amen.

Wednesday's Weapon! {01.05.11}

2011-01-05T06:11:00.000-08:00

FOCUS

Hebrews 12:2-3 "Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith"
Matthew 14: 28-33 "...and when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus."

What you focus on is a powerful thing. To focus, means that you have a point of concentration. It is a specific thing that you are looking at that has your attention. We are to look or focus on Jesus, or today, His Word. Peter walked on water as long as his focus was on Him. When he began to look at the situation around him, it took his focus off the Word, and he began to sink. Find a Word from the Word that you need to focus on, and don’t allow anything to distract you.. If God said it, He can do it! If He spoke it, He can bring it to pass!

Thank you Father that Your Word is my Rock to stand on. Your Word is Truth. I will focus on Your Word and not be shaken by the storms of life. Just as your Word allowed Peter to walk on water, so it will allow me to overcome and come out victorious.

P Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon {12.29.10}

2010-12-29T09:38:00.000-08:00

All Hope Is Lost!

Acts 27:20 "...when all hope of being saved was lost."

Jeremiah 29:11 "...to give you a future and a hope."

Proverbs 13:12 "...hope deferred {put off} makes the heart sick."

In the day that we live, it seems that a lot of people have lost hope. In the Book of Acts, Paul and the men he was with, were witnessing this. It seemed all was going to be lost. Yet, he received instructions from the Lord. Hope was once again in sight. Nothing had changed at the time, but faith arose in him in the midst of the trouble and gave him strength. God's Word brings strength. Get in His Word, you will find HOPE!. The REST of your days can be the BEST of your days.

Thank you Father that Your Word is full of hope. You have a great future for me, and I refuse to have any less than your best in my life. My hope and expectancy is in you. It is not in what others say, but in what You say concerning me. I live with expectancy, that the REST of my days will be the BEST of my days!

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {12.15.10}

2010-12-14T19:38:00.000-08:00

God Doesn’t Care!

Romans 8:37..."nothing can separate us from the love of God."
II Corinthians 12:9..."My grace is sufficient for you."

We need to know that God doesn’t care where you have been or what you have done. He is concerned about you future, about your tomorrow. He forgives and forgets about yesterdays and puts you on the right path for today. His grace is sufficient for you and me, and His love for us is unconditional. We are not accustom to this kind of love. He loved me when I wasn’t lovable.You may have failed at many things in your past. Failing does not make you a failure. God specializes in taking a nobody and making a somebody of them. With out Him we are all nobody! Allow God’s grace to be sufficient for you. Except His love and ability to give you a bright tomorrow.

Thank you Father for your love and grace that you show me. I am so grateful that because of you I am a somebody. Even when I was not loveable, You showered me with Your love. Your grace is sufficient in my life. My future is bright because you are my light.

P. Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {12.08.10}

2010-12-07T19:40:00.000-08:00

Finish Your Race

II Timothy 4:7- "I have finished the race."
Acts 20:24- "...that I may finish my race with joy!"

I once ran in a marathon in Fairfield, Texas. I wasn’t concerned with winning, I just wanted to finish. I did, and was even second in my age group! We ought to have an attitude to win, but at least to finish. How many things have you started out to do and never finished? The Apostle Paul went through so many situations, yet he always continued doing the right thing, knowing that God would help him to finish. I left my job 28 years ago to go into ministry. Like you, I have had plenty opportunities to quit. I made up my mind to finish. I haven’t finished yet, but I am still in the race. I hope you are still doing what God has called you to do. It will be worth it all when you finish. If you have laid something down, pick it up again, and finish your race.

Thank you Father that you not only call us to do things, but you also equip us to get it done. I can do all things through Christ that gives me the strength. I refuse to quit. If I have laid something down, I take it up again. I will finish my race with joy. I want to hear you say, well done.

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {12.01.10}

2010-12-01T06:10:00.000-08:00

Bright Days Ahead!

Jeremiah 29:11- "...my thoughts for you are good and not evil..."
II Corinthians 1:20- "all the promises of God are yes and amen"

When we get our thinking in line with His, we will see things in a different light. Problems can produce darkness, God’s Word will always bring light. He says that His Word is a lamp and a light unto our path. Another place, He tells us to walk in the light as He is the light. How do you get His light to shine for you? You began to speak His Word over the problem. Just as you spread butter on bread, so you speak light into darkness. It doesn’t take a lot of light to see through the dark. Speak some light into your dark and see what God has in store for you.

Thank you Father that Your Word is my light. I choose to speak Your Word into my darkness. Darkness flees when light shows up. Your Word speaks of a future for me filled with hope. I believe that I receive according to Your Word. Thank You for a path that is sure. A path that I can see a way out of any trouble. I trust You and I trust Your Word, my days ahead are bright!

P Lloyd

Wednesday Weapon {11.24.10}

2010-11-24T10:51:00.000-08:00

Give Thanks

Psalm 100:4 "...be thankful to Him and bless His name…"
Verse 5 "...for the Lord is good…"
I Thessalonians 5:18 "In everything give thanks…"

I don’t know what you are going through as you read this column. You may have some things going on that have tested your faith, or even tired your mind and body. In the middle of it all, God’s Word still tells us to give thanks. Why would He require us to give thanks? Because in the middle of your situation, you are still acknowledging Him as God. As you do this He has every right to get involved in your life. You are not thanking Him for the struggles, but for His participation in your life that will change things on your behalf. Everyday should be a day of Thanksgiving.

Thank you Father that you do care about everything that I have to face in life. You are always faithful to Your Word. Thank You for always being mindful of me. You are a good God at all times. In anything, and everything I face, I will honor You by giving You thanks.

From my Family to yours,

Happy Thanksgiving!
P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {11.17.10}

2010-11-17T06:26:00.000-08:00

Don’t Give Up!

Galatians 6:9.…."Let us not grow weary while doing good"
Jeremiah 1:12... "I watch over My Word to perform it"

Sometimes giving up is easier than hanging in there, but anyone can give up! The Bible calls it weariness. We don’t just become weary overnight. It has to grow on us. Have you become weary lately because of a situation that is not working out as quickly as you would like? Weariness is a product of our thinking. Stop thinking that way. The Word says, "In due season you will reap if you do not quit". Began to declare, I have a due season on its way and I refuse to give up and quit. God is watching over His Word to perform it!

Thank you Father that Your Word is Truth. I walk by faith according to Your Word. I will not allow weariness to control my thoughts. I will stay with Your Word, and I know that it will not fail. I choose to praise You for Your Word that always prevails. I have a due season that can come forth any time, I refuse to quit!

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {11.10.10}

2010-11-10T05:29:00.000-08:00

Wrong Ain’t Right!

Psalm 37:3,4&5 "…trust.... delight.... and commit your ways to the Lord"
Psalm 119:105 "Your Word is a lamp and light unto my path"
We live in a day when it seems anything goes. Some of the things that we use to see as wrong, now it has become right. We as Christians need a standard that we can live by. I believe that should be the Word of God. The Word is not difficult to live by when our attitude and priorities are right. When our desire is to please Him, and not them, it will not be a burden, but a blessing for us to follow. God says that His Word is a "lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path." He declares that in His Word, we will find rest for our soul.

Father I thank you for you Word, that it is always right and never wrong. In it there is direction, protection and fulfillment. Thank you for helping me to follow your ways, knowing that my days can be days of peace. Help me to see Your Word as a delight and never a burden. I will strive to place great value upon Your Word. I will set it as a standard for my life.

P. Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {11.03.10}

2010-11-03T06:53:00.000-07:00

I Have Value
Psalm 139:14 "I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
Ephesians 2:10 "I am His workmanship created in Christ Jesus."

I think that we fail to see just how valuable that we are in God's eyes. He placed so much value upon you that He gave His own son to die for you. The Bible says that you are a part of the Body of Christ. Though there are many members, you have a place, a part in that body. Your life counts for something. God placed so much value on you that He made you only a little lower than Himself! You may have been what you thought as a nobody, but through Jesus Christ you have been made a somebody!

Father, I thank you that you place great value upon my life. Since value is determined by what someone is willing to pay. You showed how much you valued me by giving Your Son to die for me. He paid for my sins, and allowed me to become a part of the Body of Christ. I am Yours and You are mine. I have great value because of You! Amen.

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {10.27.10}

2010-10-27T06:09:00.000-07:00

Psalm 78:7-- "That they may set their HOPE in God"
Proverbs 13:12-- "HOPE deferred makes the heart sick."
Romans 5:5-- "And HOPE does not disappoint."

You have to get this on the inside of you- there is ALWAYS hope in God! He is the giver of hope, and without Him, you can be helpless and hopeless. God’s Word always gives His people hope. It always encourages and never discourages. I have heard people say, “Don’t get your hopes ups”. To that I say, “Go ahead, get your hopes up!” As long as you have God’s Word to back you, then hope big, and add a little rejoicing in with it. That is faith and faith pleases God.

Thank you Father that I can have hope in You. I expect Your promises to come to pass in my life. My hope in You will never disappoint me. I can hope “BIG” because You are a big God. I chose to get my hopes up now, and refuse to believe for anything less than your best in my life.

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {10.20.10}

2010-10-20T05:56:00.000-07:00

TMI- To Much Information!

Proverbs 3:5&6- "...trust in the Lord with all your heart…"

Psalm 91:11- "...for He shall give His angels charge over me…"

In the day we live, we are filled with information. I think there has always been trouble through out the world, we just didn’t know it like we do now. We have live news at our disposal. I am not saying that is all bad, yet it can cause us to began to worry and be afraid. Awareness is good, fear and worry is not! I am glad that we can trust God in the day we live. Don’t allow the news you hear control your life. God is still God! He will still be with us to protect and meet all of our needs. Like the old song says, “God will take care of you, through every day along life’s way, He will take care of you, God will take care of you.”

Thank you Father that you will take care of me and my household. I am so glad that I can look to You, trust in You, and know that You are my supply and protection. Your Word always brings good news to me today and my tomorrow. The words that I receive form Your Word will bring me peace. I will not be afraid, I will trust in You. Amen.

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {10.13.10}

2010-10-13T07:04:00.000-07:00

The Great Exchange!

II Corinthians 5:21- "...that we might become the righteousness of God."
I Corinthians 2:12- "We have received the Spirit who is from God… "

Jesus took our sinfulness and imparted to us His righteousness. Which means if you know Jesus as Savior, we are in right standing with God. That does not mean we have reached perfection in the eyes of men, but we have in the eyes of God. We can now stand in the presence of God through the precious blood of Christ. You and I were once a "nobody," but He has made us to be "some body." We are not bragging on us, but on Him and all that He has accomplished for us. We can at anytime come to Him and find help in a time of need.

Thank you Father for making me someone I could never be on my own. Righteous in your sight. I will not think of myself as anything less or anything more than what you think of me. Thank you that I can stand in your presence without any sense of guilt, shame, inferiority, or condemnation.

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {10.06.10}

2010-10-06T06:42:00.000-07:00

I’m Special!

II Corinthians 10:12-13 "We do not compare ourselves with others…"
Romans 12:6 "We have gifts that differ according to the grace given us."
{please read these scriptures}

We live in a day where so many “compare” their lives to others. The cars they drive, clothes they wear, houses they live in and even their size. You were created to be YOU. “Things” can be a blessing in life, but being envious of others is not being thankful for who you are and what you have.
I think we should do our best to be “all we can be”. You have great potential inside you. When God called me into ministry, He knew what He placed in me that I did not even know was there. You are special to God. I am so glad that He did not make us all a like. Be all God called you to be, and that is where you will find peace.

Thank you Father that I am me. You have made me special. My desire, is to be all that you have destined me to be. Thank you for helping me change the things that I need to change, in order to be pleasing in your sight. I can do all things through You because YOU are my strength. Amen.

Pastor Lloyd

Word From The Word {October}

2010-10-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Blessed Ones

Is this weather great or what? I can handle a lot of this, even a little cooler works for me! We are funny creatures sometimes.... We want cool when its hot, warm when its cold! You would think that we are hard to please or something!!

I am glad that the God we serve is not that fickle or hard to please! He just tells us- "with out faith, you cannot please me." That shouldn’t be too difficult of a task. Just believe in Him, trust Him, don’t waver and He will get involved in your life.

I preached a message entitled, “ A Revelation of Nothing”. I believe that we need to get a revelation of- nothing is ever impossible with God! If you can find His Word on the matter then you should believe it, declare it and stand until you get the victory.

The Word says more that just, "I can do all things." It says it is through Christ! It's His word that enables me to do all things! When I have His word on it- that is my strength, ability, power and proof.

I pray that you will have a "revelation of nothing" and that you experience victory in every area of your life. Have a great October.

Pastor Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {09.29.10}

2010-09-29T06:55:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 12:25 "Worry or anxiety in the heart of a man causes depression."

Philippians 4:6 "Don’t worry about anything but pray about everything."

One of the greatest weapons that can be used against us is worry. Worry is always an enemy to our faith and trust in God. You can’t worry and have faith at the same time. Worry will keep you up at night, it can even harm your physical body. Jesus knew all this and He made sure that we knew it to. If something harms you then you would want to stop doing it, right? Worry harms us, so lets trust God and stop doing it!

Thank you Father for making me aware of the harm that worry can have on my life. Every time I realize that I am worrying, I will be reminded to pray. Help me to focus on your goodness toward me. That you will never leave or forsake me in my times of trouble. I release every opportunity to worry and exchange it for praise to you. I place my trust in you.

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {09.22.10}

2010-09-22T06:30:00.000-07:00

Matthew 11:29 Jesus says, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.”

The definition of yoke means "to be hooked up to." It was a harness placed upon two oxen. It caused them to plow or work together. When one of them became tired and weak, the other one helped to keep pulling until they could get in sync again.
Jesus is offering to you and me His yoke! He is saying I will help you to make it. When you feel weak and tired, just trust me to help you along and allow you to rest.

Jesus, I take Your yoke upon me. I realize that with out you I will grow weary and faint. I ask for your help, your strength and wisdom in my life. I expect to learn from you. Thank you that I don’t have to go through life alone and that you have provided for me a way to be strengthened.

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {09.15.10}

2010-09-14T20:36:00.000-07:00

Wednesday's Weapon

Philippians 4:19 "For my God shall supply ALL my needs according to His riches."
Ephesians 3:20 "He is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we can ask or think."

In the days that we live a lot of people are struggling with not having enough. Not enough patience, not enough money, not enough time and on and on it goes. God can help you in this area of your life. Again, His help comes through your asking and believing in faith.

Thank you Father for involving yourself with my life. You are my supply. You are more than enough God, a God of abundance. Today I believe that all of my needs will be met and that I will have enough of everything I need to enjoy this day and every day that you give me. Amen!

P Lloyd

Wednesday's Weapon! {09.08.10}

2010-09-08T06:14:00.000-07:00

Wednesday is know as “hump” day. You have made the first half of the week and now you are on your way to the second half. By now you may be needing a "Weapon" {scripture} from the Word that will get you through the rest of the week. I will call it:

"Wednesday’s Weapon!"

Philippians 4:13-- "I can do all things through Christ that gives me strength."

Regardless what you may be facing this week, God is eager to get involved and help you. How does He do that? It comes through your asking Him to in faith.

"God, I am asking for your involvement in my life. I declare as your child that I can, and do have Your strength, wisdom and peace.
On my own I am limited, but with Your help, limitations are removed. I release those things that I have struggled with to You. Worry, fear and confusion is overcome by Your strength that You have so graciously offered me. I receive Your strength in my life. The rest of this week I will remind myself that I CAN do all things through Christ that strengthen me! Amen!"

P Lloyd

September- Word From The Word

2010-09-02T06:38:00.000-07:00

Hello Blessed Ones!

I pray that all is good with you and yours. It seems like a long Summer, but maybe the end is near. Our Grandkids are all in school and getting into their routine. Hopefully by the time you get this letter we have had some much needed rain. I am glad that we know the maker of the rain!

I preached a message entitled, “Bent Not Broken”. I used the analogy of the Palm tree. God designed it to bend all the way over with out breaking. It can take a licking and keep on ticking!

Sometimes life can dish out things that can bend you over and many times I see people broken as a result of it. God has designed us to take a licking yet keep on ticking. We may have to go through some things but we know that when the storm has passed we will still be standing tall.

I read where a Palm trees root system actually got stronger after a storm and as a result gave opportunity for more growth to the tree. So whatever you are going through right now, stand tall and get ready for growth as a result of the storm.

I pray and believe that the rest of your days will be the best of your days!

If you are in the Franklin Texas area September 11, I will be speaking at Franklin Worship Center with Pastor Rodney & Billie Joe Box. Services are at 7:00pm.

Pastor Lloyd

July- Word From The Word

2010-06-24T11:17:00.000-07:00

Hello Blessed Ones! I pray all is well with you and yours!

This past Fathers Day, I preached a message entitled, “Who’s Yo Daddy?”. I am glad to know who my earthly daddy is, but also to know who my Heavenly Father is.

Different places in the Bible it tells us that we are adopted into the family of God "as sons where as we cry out Abba, Father."

In Buffalo, that just means "Daddy, Daddy!" Who’s Yo Daddy? It sure is a good thing to know.

We found that as sons, we are heirs, even joint heirs with Christ Jesus. That means that we have an inheritance.

As you read the Word you will find blessings, promises and favors that BELONG to you as heirs and as children of the Most High God.

Play "Who's Yo Daddy?" below and remember, you can hear many other sermons on our church website HERE

As you listen to this message I pray that you will see how blessed that you are to be a part of the Family of God.

Pastor LLoyd

June- Word From The Word

2010-06-07T07:29:00.000-07:00

Hello Blessed Ones!

Greetings in the name of Jesus! I hope all is well with you and yours.
I preached a message recently, entitled, “Are We There Yet?.” My kids were always ask me that questions five minutes after leaving the house. No, we are not there yet, but we are on our way.

I don’t know where you are in your life right now. You may have arrived, everything may be great, even if you haven’t arrived yet you need to know that you are on your way to triumph.

Paul said that we are to "run in such a way that we may win." In this message, I talked about, “such a way”.

While we are headed to better, to victory and triumph, we are to run in “such a way” that we show our trust and confidence in our God. How do we do that? Look like a winner, sound like a winner and not a whiner!

James says to "count it all joy when you have trouble." Problems are not joyful, but if you know your end result is lacking nothing and complete, that ought to give you some joy along the way.

I hope this message will be a blessing to you and that you look like and sound like a winner on your way to triumph.
Head over to the MCC website to listen to recent sermons today!

Pastor Lloyd

May- Word From The Word

2010-04-30T06:51:00.000-07:00

Hello Blessed Ones

I pray as you read this that all is well with you and yours. We are living in a day that we are seeing the Glory of God moving on behalf of His people. I believe that the rest of our days are going to be the best of our days!

One of the things that I believe in the days ahead is that we are going to need the peace of God. I preached a message entitled, Peace Is A Place. What I mean by that is, peace is a place of safety, supply, contentment and rest. The Bible says that we are to enter into His rest, it even says that we are to be diligent to enter in.

Psalm 34 says that we are to seek peace and pursue it. That sounds like we are to go after it. In John 14 Jesus says, "My peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you." Obviously then peace is available to us.

I think that right in the middle of adversity there is still peace available to keep you from being overcome by the situation and allow you to deal with it with the wisdom of God, strength, confidence and peace.

I have made this statement many times, “Peace is a place where faith works at its best.” When you are in His peace, faith works its best because you are giving no place to worry, doubt or fear.

To hear this message, "Peace Is A Place" simply go to our website and click on the SERMONS tab or click HERE and scroll down to find it. I pray as you hear this message that faith will rise up in you to a place that you enter into His peace and you find rest for your soul. Peace is a place where you can cast your cares on Him knowing that He cares for you.

Pastor Lloyd

April- Word From The Word

2010-04-07T14:13:00.000-07:00

I hope you are enjoying the Spring like weather that we are having. I love this time of year when everything seems to come alive again. Just a few short weeks ago things looked to be dead forever.

I would have loved being around on the day that Jesus raised up from the grave. When they placed Him in the tomb they knew He was dead. On the third day when they went to the tomb, He was not there!

The angel said, “why do you seek the living among the dead, He is not here He is risen!” That makes me shout a little, He is not here, He is risen. I have never been to the tomb, I don’t have to in order to know that it is empty.

I did however have to make my way to the cross one day many years ago. O, I never saw the real cross that Jesus hung on for me, but with my faith in the Word of God I showed up there and realized what Jesus had done on it was for me and because of me.

He did not have to give His life for me, but He chose to. I did not have to give my life to Him, but I chose to. At that time I was dead to, spiritually speaking. Then suddenly, just as everything now is coming back to life, I came alive in Him.

Regardless what seasons that I face in life, He keeps me alive and well. With the strength and ability to overcome and to always rise up the victor. I am so glad that He is not still on the cross, nor can He be found in the tomb, but if you look beyond my outward flaws as a person and look inside my heart, you will find where He abides.

I hope you have a great Easter and that you remember that Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Pastor Lloyd

Word From The Word- February

2010-02-02T06:53:00.000-08:00

Greeting in the name of Jesus! I hope you have had a good start to this new year. I don’t know about you but I am ready for Spring. I know it doesn’t get as cold here as it use to and that is just fine with me. Bring on the warm!

I preached a message entitled, “Chosen Not Frozen”. You know that anything frozen is lifeless, it just sits there and does nothing. If you get ice in your water line it causes a hindrance and the water can’t flow as it should.

To many times I think we allow things to hinder us from flowing as we should for the Kingdom of God. Even those little things can stop the “flow” and we find ourselves just sitting there doing nothing productive.

The Word says that you are a chosen vessel {I Peter2:9} I would encourage you to read this passage in the Message Bible translation. It Says that 'you were once a nobody but now you are a somebody. You were once rejected but now you are the accepted.'

You are the Chosen of God to be on the move doing your part for the Kingdom of God. We can all do something. So do something least you do nothing!

Pastor Lloyd

Blessed New Year!

2009-12-30T08:48:00.000-08:00

Blessings To All

Like it or not the New Year is upon us. I am excited about it. I always look forward to a new beginning , forgetting some of the past and moving into the things that are ahead.

I believe that this New Year is going to be a year of opportunity. A time to step out of our comfort zones and into the arms of God as we operate in the faith that we have been given.

Make no mistake about it, faith is still a “GOD Pleaser”. It is still something that He says He will reward. We are told not to cast away our confidence that has great reward.

It is always easier to stay in the boat than to step out on the water and walk. Look at the story Peter had to tell and others told, and we are still telling it many years later.

Some tend to think more on the fact that Peter sunk. I like to think about the fact that He walked first, and He walked last. And when he went down, Jesus was there to left him back up!

Don’t be afraid to step out of your boat this new year with opportunities to trust God. He is still pleased with your faith and trust in Him . He is still one that rewards faith.

May the rest of your days be the best of your days. Blessed New Year!

Pastor Lloyd

Word From The Word

2009-12-01T16:37:00.000-08:00

I hope you had a good Thanksgiving. By the time you get this letter we will be into December 2009 and that just seems unreal doesn’t it.
It sure has been a quick year. We have had a lot of things to happen during the end of 2008 and most of 2009. We have had good things mixed with a lot of “not so good”.

Cheryl went through 10 months of chemo and radiation. She was and is still a Trooper. You can’t tell anything ever happen to her. She is an example of how you can go through and “grow” through a bad situation and come out the Victor!

I had a motorcycle accident November first that sent me to the hospital for two days. I had an ambulance ride that I don’t remember and a ride on a chopper that is pretty faint to. I broke a bunch of stuff and I am still recovering from it speedily!

Didn’t mean to take so much room telling you this but it goes with a message I preached, “The Waiting Process”. We have learned how to wait Scripturally and see God raise us up when things tried to pull us down.

I don’t know what you are going through as you read this but I do know there is a way to Victory and God’s Word when acted upon will bring you out more that a conquer! Our confession is, “the rest of our days are the best of our days!” Please read Isaiah 40:28-31

We pray God’s best over you and from my family to yours, Merry Christmas!

Pastor Lloyd

October- Word From The Word

2009-10-05T08:23:00.000-07:00

I do believe Fall has arrived. It is amazing how suddenly the weather can change. I thought it was neat that the day Fall was suppose to be here it was right on the money according to the calendar.
I think it is neat when God changes situation with a suddenly. Boom! And everything has changed. I will forever remember years ago when God suddenly healed me of Arthritis and Hypoglycemia. I had problems for a long time and He spoke to me plain as day and said I have healed you and like the woman with the issue of blood, I felt something happen.
I am glad that He is still the same God of yesterday, today and forever. Maybe you need a suddenly from the Lord, I don’t know if it will happen like that, but I do believe that all things are possible to those that believe.
I don’t mean that you should believe only for a suddenly, but believe God for the need to be meet. Jesus said to the woman, YOUR FAITH has made you whole. If her faith did it for her, our faith can do it for us.
Have a great October and May God’s very best be yours.
Pastor Lloyd

September- Word From The Word

2009-09-01T12:02:00.000-07:00

As you read this letter I hope all is well with you and yours! If you are like me, you are longing for some cooler and wet weather to be on its way. I saw on the weather channel that this was the fourth hottest summer recorded with 54 days over 100 degrees. One thing for sure, change is on the way.
I believe that change is coming to the Body of Christ too. I think that we have to have change or we will continue to go in the wrong direction for the most part. I heard a preacher say the other day that we, the Christians, are a lot of the reason that we are in the mess that this nation is in.
To many have stopped preaching Jesus and the power of God through the Holy Spirit. We are raising up a generation that is a stranger to the move of God and His power. These things ought not to be so!
I believe that we are living in a day that we need to check our on hearts and see if their might be room for change in us. Maybe if we would make some adjustment it would have a positive effect on those that we come in contact with.
Our Government has certainly brought change, maybe it is time for us to bring in some change that will be for the benefit of the Kingdom of God. I hope you have a great September!
Be blessed by God’s best!
Pastor Lloyd

August- Word From The Word

2009-08-12T07:11:00.000-07:00

I hope all is well with you and yours. I preached a message Sunday entitled, “Get Over It!” I think their are a lot of things in life that we need to get over so that we can move on to the things that are ahead.
Paul said, this one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind and reach for the things that are ahead. He refers to life as being in a race and that we should run with the attitude of a winner and not a whiner.
He tells us to lay aside weights of life that can so easily ensnare us or trap us. You have never seen a runner dressed up in heavy clothing in a race. No, they wear as little as possible so that they are not hindered by the weight.
Bitterness, unforgivenes, disappointments and even failures need to be dealt with or they will become weights that can trap us and we can live that way for years.
God will help you with things that you may realize you need to deal with. Ask for His help, He knows how to give you what you need to become free from things that have been on your heart for years.
Pastor Lloyd
To listen to the sermon, "Get Over It" along with other messages from Pastor Lloyd, visit our website: Miracle Christian Center

July- Word From The Word

2009-06-30T06:48:00.000-07:00

Greeting in the name of the Lord! Wow, I do believe summer time has more than just arrived, it came in like a lion. We are praying for rain here at MCC and maybe by the time you get this letter we will have already gotten it!

The title to one of my latest messages is ”Y.S.I.N.H.” This is not Hebrew, it just means that Your Situation Is Not Hopeless!! Regardless what you may be facing, there is hope in the Word and the God of the Word! God still has a plan for your life and it is... "good, to give you a future and a hope."

In the day we live there is lots of “trash” talk going around. You hear it at the store, at work and on the news. I thought I would like to be the bearer of good news, Jesus is still the same yesterday, today and forever. He is not worried about the economy or how He will meet your needs. We sometimes forget that it is according to His riches in Glory in Christ Jesus!

Faith in the Word still pleases God. He still rewards it. If you will keep doing what you are suppose to according to the Word, God will still do His part. He doesn’t have a shortage, there is no recession in Heaven!! If you are thinking that is only good for those that are in Heaven you must have forgotten that manna came down from Heaven.

Our God is a way maker! Nothing is to difficult for Him. Your Situation Is Not Hopeless! Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through the Lord Jesus Christ. Enjoy the heat and hope you have a great Fourth of July Holiday!

Pastor Lloyd

June- Word From The Word

2009-06-09T18:40:00.000-07:00

I hope that your June is starting out well. We ended May with a very busy day. We had Sunday morning church, 2 o'clock baby shower for Windy Holcomb, 4 o'clock grave side for a good friend and MCC member,Fred Jones and then at 5:30 we returned to church and feed the family. Thanks to all that had a part in blessing this family with a good meal,love and prayers.

We have been talking the last two Sundays on how real that our God is. He is not some kind of a made up character that doesn't exist. He is real and He really can be envolved in your life. I believe He wants to be envolved in every area of our lives.

When is the last time that you talked to God as you would a person in you presence? Is He that real to you? As we get older we are accused of talking to ourselves. I guess i am guilty as charged, but sometimes i just like to talk to God out loud. I don't think that is a sign of being old as much as an awareness of His ever presence.

I don't know what you may be going through today but i do know that God will be a part of it if you wil allow Him to be.

I think He longs to be welcomed into your life, every area of your life. If it concerns you then He is concerned as well. So take time to talk to God today. He is as close as the mention of His name. God bless you and have a great June.

Pastor Lloyd

Calling All Married Couples!!

2009-05-21T16:43:00.001-07:00

Beginning next Sunday May 31st @ 9:30 a.m.
Don't Miss This New Video Series In The Young Adult Sunday School Class:
"Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" -Complete DVD Seminar
with Pastor Mark Gungor
First series entitled, "The Tale of Two Brains1"
For more info. call: 903-322-2300
Or e-mail Pastor Cheryl

May Word From The Word- "You Are Special"

2009-04-30T11:53:00.000-07:00

Happy May 2009!
On a Wednesday night teaching, I talked about being special. I want you to know that you are special to God. It doesn’t matter from where you have come or even where you are at the present time, God’s love for you is steadfast. He is not a moody God and does He have "favorites". If you are Born Again then YOU are His favorite.

I have heard it said that we are all people of God. Well, as people, we are not all His children. That privilege only comes to those who chose to accept Him into their life. Once you have, then you are special because you are now one of His kids.

As Children of God, we have an inheritance. The Bible says that we are heirs of God and joint heirs through Jesus. It tells us that we have become the righteousness of God. That means that you are made right by Him. It is not something that you did, but what He did when you were Born Again.

I love all the children of our church, I really do, but the ones that belong to me, well.... you know what I mean! So it is with our God! He loves all people, but there is something special about His kids. Are you one of His? Then you are special, highly favored and blessed!

P. Lloyd

Marching Along

2009-03-09T09:39:00.000-07:00

As we enter into the middle of March, how great it would be to march into all that God has in store for us. I was reading in Psalm 5:12 how that God says He surrounds the righteous with favor as with a shield.

Think about that, right now you are surrounded with God's favor. Reguardless which way you turn, there His favor is made available to you.

Our part is to believe that this is true because His word says it is.You may not look or feel favored at the moment but your faith in His word can cause things to turn around.

Declare this with me in faith,"Lord I choose to walk in your favor,Your benefits, blessings, and favor surround me. I will not worry, be afraid, or be stressed.Your word declares that you are for me, then who or what can overcome me."

Miracle Christian Center- Cuba

2009-02-16T09:08:00.000-08:00

MCC along with David George Ministries bult a church in Revolico, Cuba! In a city of over 24,000 people, Miracle Christian Center- Cuba is thriving!

Don't Get Confused

2009-02-02T08:05:00.000-08:00

Hello Blessed Ones
I hope this new year has started out in your favor. Even if it hasn’t I am glad to tell you that it’s not over yet so don’t give up on your victory. I preached a message entitled, “Don’t Get Confused”. A lot of people seem to be in the days we live.

I want to remind you that you are the head and not the tail, above and not beneath. Even if things are not looking great for you at the moment, you are still WHO God says that you are.
Don’t get confused into thinking that you are any less than what he says. Psalm 103, verses one thru five remind us not to forget that we have benefits already set up for us through what Jesus has already done.

Remember that you do have an enemy, an adversary that looks for someone that he can devour. Make up your mind that it won’t be you. Jesus defeated the enemy with the written Word and it still has the ability to do the same for you when you speak it out of your mouth with faith in the power of His Word.

Read Galatians 6:9 and see the importance of your not giving up during adverse times. If this message helps you then pray about getting it into the hands of someone else and let it encourage them. May His best always be at you house.

Pastor Lloyd

Godly Wisdom

2009-01-21T11:07:00.000-08:00

I hope this New Year has gotten off good to a good start for you!
I have been teaching on the subject of Godly Wisdom. I believe that this is one of the greastest assets that we can have in this day we live. In Proverbs, we are told, "happy is the man that finds wisdom...her proceeds are better than gold, silver or rubies."

Once you become established in the Wisdom of God, the Word declares that you will never be shaken. You will be confident in your decisions and directions that you take in life.

In the Book of James, we read that if you ask for wisdom, God will give it liberally. It goes on to say we must ask in faith believing that we recieve it and it will be given to us.

Maybe you need to ask God for His wisdom in a matter. He can and will give it to you if you ask in faith and then be ready to act on his ways. 1st Corinthians tells us that we have received the mind of Christ that we can be instructed by Him.

Begin thanking Him for His wisdom and declaring that your steps are ordered of the Lord. His Word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path.

Pastor Lloyd

The Word as a Seed

2008-11-05T12:46:00.000-08:00

I was using an acorn for an object lesson the other day. Holding the acorn in my hand while standing under the tree that produced it, their seem to be no way to explain how that tree was at one time just an acorn.
I started thinking about the Word of God and how that it is like a seed. It appears to be a book with paper and ink, just like any other book. The differences are many but the one thing I saw was that like the acorn that produced that tree, so the Word of God can be productive in your life and mine.
Once the seed of God’s Word is placed in a heart of faith, the potential of that seed can come forth. God’s Word has the ability to produce for you and me. I think with a New Year right around the corner it would be a good time to start getting His Word in our hearts and mix faith with it and bring forth the potential of the Word.
If an acorn can produce a tree, how much more can the Word of God produce for you and me. Began to declare His Word over your life, friends , love ones and this nation. Mary said to the Angel of the Lord, ”Let it be to me according to your Word.”
Pastor Lloyd

To Those Who Believe

2008-10-14T11:33:00.000-07:00

I pray that you are blessed, in health and prospering in all your ways. You do know that this is the will of God for you and me. Jesus has paid an awesome price that we can have victory in every area of our lives. I so love the statement that Jesus made when He said, “all things are possible to those who believe”. The only thing that qualifies you to be a part of a possibility is your believing. On the other hand the only thing that can keep you in an impossible situation is your unbelief.
Is anything to hard for the Lord? That is a question that you need to answer. Is your situation to hard for the Lord to help you through and to bring you out victorious? Most of us would agree that nothing is to hard for the Lord. As simple as this may seem, this is where you may need to start your believing.
Sometimes I have to tell myself, “this is not to hard for the Lord to bring me out and into a better place.” I have found out a long time ago that the bigger the problem, greater the victory. If the thing you are going through today seems to be big, begin to focus on how great the victory will be.
As long as you continue to walk upright before the Lord, He declares that no good thing will He withhold from you. Begin right now to stop thinking about how big the mountain is and think about how big your God is. Declare it out loud, ”God is bigger than all my trouble and He is on my side.” His presence is just as close as the mention of his name. Do not forget what I was saying at the beginning, all things are possible to those who believe. If you can believe it, you are headed in the right direction to see it.
Pressing on in,
Pastor Lloyd

Welcome!

2008-09-03T12:39:00.000-07:00

I want to welcome you to our newly designed web site/ blog. We are so excited about this avenue to reach out to the world with the Good News of the Gospel of Christ. Here at MCC we believe that the Word of God is a word to us from God. We believe that the Bible is filled with wisdom, guidance and direction for our lives today. Regularly we will be bringing messages from the Word that we believe will be a blessing in you life. When Jesus spoke of coming to give us life in abundance, i believe that He meant for it to be full, till it overflowed. The greatest challenge that you may be facing today can not stop the life that Jesus has afforded you. When you step out in faith and are willing to stand on the Word, God will make a way for you to overcome in every area of your life. Join us as we stand on the Word of God and see that Jesus Christ is indeed the same, yeterday, today and forever. He is as He always has been, a way maker, a promise keeper and a miracle worker.
Pastor Lloyd