1 Thessalonians 4:16 NIV [16] For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. When God decides to end time as we know it and call all people who ever […]
Author: New York City International Christian Church
Rejoice Always, I will say it again…REJOICE!
How important is joy, having a constantly joyful and rejoicing heart expressed in your attitude and speech? THE WORD happiness evokes visions of unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning, strolling hand in hand with the one you love, being surprised on your birthday, responding with unbridled laughter to a comedian, or vacationing in an exotic locale. […]
Admitting Weakness
Isaiah 6:1-13 NLT [1] It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. [2] Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their […]
Are you Nuts?
ARE YOU NUTS? IF YOU FOLLOW JESUS, EVEN YOUR OWN FAMILY MAY THINK SO! Mark 3:20-21,31-35 NLT [20] One time Jesus entered a house, and the crowds began to gather again. Soon he and his disciples couldn’t even find time to eat. [21] When his family heard what was happening, they tried to take him away. […]
Wholehearted Devotion
Psalm 84:1-2MSG [1-2] What a beautiful home, GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies! I’ve always longed to live in a place like this, Always dreamed of a room in your house, where I could sing for joy to God-alive! Psalm 84:10-12 MSG [10-12] One day spent in your house, this beautiful place of worship, beats thousands spent on Greek island […]
EXAMINE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAITH PERIODICALLY
The Bible says that anyone who has any hidden deceit at judgment will not go to Heaven. Membership in a church won’t change this, doing great things for others won’t change this. The day you became a Christian won’t save you from not being transparent and honest with yourself and others and God. Revelation […]
BELIEVE YOU CAN CHANGE WITH GOD’S HELP
Proverbs 4:23 NIV [23] Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. The way you act is determined by your attitudes and intentions. People and circumstances may influence you, but you do not have to give in. You do what you decide to do. Matthew 12:34-37 NIV [34] You brood of […]
Get Serious, Really Serious
James 4:7-10 MSG [4-7] So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. […]
God’s Broken Heart
Psalm 78:40-41 NIV [40] Oh, how often they rebelled against him in the wilderness and grieved his heart in that dry wasteland. [41] Again and again they tested God’s patience and provoked the Holy One of Israel. Have you ever wondered how God feels about human behavior? We know that we get upset when people hurt us, and […]
GOD REVEALS TRUTH TO THOSE WITH CHILDLIKE HEARTS
Matthew 11:25-26 NIV [25] At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. [26] Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. Quick! You’ve just been given one of the greatest […]
GIVE CAREFUL THOUGHT YO YOUR WAYS
Haggai 1:4-7 NIV [4] “Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin? ” [5] Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. [6] You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You […]
ETERNITY IS TOO LONG TO BE WRONG!
Deuteronomy 4:9-10 NLT [9] But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren. [10] Never forget the day when you stood before the Lord your God at […]
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON, LIKE HEAVEN OR HELL?
If you don’t know Gods Word, CAN YOU SHOW YOUR CHILDREN THE WAY TO GOD? John 14:5-6 NIV [5] Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” [6] Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to […]
DON’T LISTEN TO WHAT I SAY, LISTEN TO WHAT I DO
Ever heard the saying put your money where your mouth is? Or some guy talking smack about how he got game on the court, only to find out he can’t play to save his life? Luke 3:1-20 NLT [1] It was now the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius, the Roman emperor. Pontius Pilate […]
Is Your Love For Jesus Supreme?
Titus 2:11-14 NIV [11] For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. [12] It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, [13] while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, [14] who gave […]