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I saw a picture yesterday of a woman sitting in church, with many tattoos and wearing a short dress. The congregation around her was looking at her with contempt, and the caption read, “Does she belong in church?” It made me sad and a little angry at the same time. It portrayed Christians as hateful and as thinking people shouldn’t come to church if they look different. Fortunately, as a pastor, I have been in many churches, either as a pastor or to attend a service, and I have never seen a church treat someone like that. I am sure they exist, but not in my experience.
Everyone is welcome to attend church because we all need Jesus. It is the Holy Spirit who will make changes in our lives or clean us up as we mature in Christ, and believe me, none of us are perfect. The one sneering at the person with tattoos and a short dress is acting less like Jesus than the person with tattoos and a short dress. We never know what a person has been through or what battles they are currently facing. When we see a person, we should see an eternal soul that needs Jesus, greet them with respect and love, and do our best to bring them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. It reminds me of an old song, “He Looked Beyond My Faults and Saw My Need,” by Dottie Rambo. Look beyond the exterior and see the soul God loves.
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Romans 13:8-10 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
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Listening to Lauren Talley this morning- Enjoy!
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No Christian is in the reserves. We are all called to active duty.
Eph. 2:10
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A great song from the Red Back Hymnal with Dr. Tim Hill!
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If someone else's sin bothers you more than your own, God wants to talk with you.
Matt. 7:3-5
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One of the things I enjoy is watching the Lord bless and grow believers. When a Christian moves beyond just attending church to allowing God to develop and use their talents, it is a joy to watch. Let me mention a few I have noticed. There is Grey, who wasn’t active in church but is now a spark plug in the church, developing youth ministry, helping in many areas, and even preaching the Gospel. Then there is Amy, who has grown in her confidence and ministry and is sharing powerful devotions at church and online. She ministers in the kitchen and organizes quarterly women’s meetings. Her light for Jesus shines bright. Finally, there is Brad. He is a deacon, shares wonderful devotions on Wednesday nights, and recently had a story he wrote published about how God blessed his family.
When we step out in faith, God will use our talents for His glory. Have you allowed God to use yours? Watching these believers use their talents is a blessing, but even more important is watching them grow and develop as leaders and role models for other believers. Being saved is the top priority, and reaching the lost is also super important, but allowing God to use you and your talents to bless others is powerful in the family of God. Notice those who are serving around you, and pray for and encourage them. Then let God use you to make a difference in the Kingdom of God.
1 Peter 4:10-11 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his guest the Gospel Music Group “Divinity” and Steve Ladd. Since 2019, Divinity has been on the road, sharing, singing, and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through music.
They have a project that they are excited about called “Come On In” and it was produced by Steve Ladd. Enjoy getting to know how Divinity and Steve got together on this project as well as learning about the great songs on the project!!!
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Welcome to”Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Shannon Smith. Shannon was raised in a pastor’s home and because of his parents’ active demonstration of their faith in a real and living God, he came to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Shannon says, “It was at the age of eleven, during revival services at my church, that I confirmed my faith in Jesus and over the next few years I surrendered myself to Him fully and determined to live for Him for the rest of my days.” Shannon spent six years singing with the Imperials and twelve years singing with Three Bridges and now he is on the road with his solo ministry. Listen today as we talk about that ministry, his newest projects, and update you on his family.
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This week on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” will be Shannon Smith. Shannon is a Gospel Music vocalist, worship leader, author, inspirational speaker, and a devotional student of the Word of God. Tune in Sunday Morning as we catch up with Shannon and get to know him better and learn more about his newest project release.
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Good Sunday Morning and welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Steve Ladd.
From the tender age of five, growing up in Dayton, Ohio, Steve felt the divine call to minister through song. The son of an evangelist, Steve matured to become a beloved member of America’s most acclaimed Christian music groups, including Gold City, The Anchormen, and the Old Paths (Anthem Edition).
Now with his solo career, Steve has continued ministering to audiences with inspirational songs like “Come Sunday Morning,” “One More River,” and “Preach the Word.” These harmonious melodies have transformed into personal anthems of encouragement that Steve carries wherever he goes, as he testifies to lives touched, healed, and uplifted.
We talk today about this great career and his latest project “The Trouble With Me” and how a couple of these songs came about. Be sure and go to Steveladd.com and all his social media platforms to get his latest projects and also find out where you can see him performing live!!!!!!
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Welcome to!”Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his guest today Robyn Smith – Founder and Executive Director of the Selah Grey Foundation for special needs children. Listen as Robyn and Paul discuss the Foundation and what is being done to help and support these fantastic children now and in the future.
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Multi-award winning family group The Hoppers have been singing to global audiences for over 60 years with appearances ranging from presidential religious inaugural ceremonies and New York’s Carnegie Hall to singing conventions and church platforms. They have performed throughout the United States as well as...
