Matters of Faith

Faith & Power

By Reverend J. Loren Russell 2 Kings 4:6-7‬ ‭(NKJV) ‬‬‬‬‬ “Now it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not another vessel.” […]

by · January 22, 2023 · Matters of Faith, Religion

Commitment

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Matthew‬ ‭25:21‬ ‭(NKJV) ‬‬ “And you will hear Him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy […]

by · January 15, 2023 · Matters of Faith, Religion

Break A Leg!

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Jeremiah 20:9 KJV “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my […]

by · January 8, 2023 · Matters of Faith, Religion

A New Formula from An Old Method

Reverend J. Loren Russell Matthew 7:7-8 NKJV “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to […]

by · January 1, 2023 · Matters of Faith, Religion

“The Day The Lord Has Made!”

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Isaiah 9:6-7 NKJV “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting […]

by · December 25, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

An Even Higher Authority!

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Deuteronomy 16:18-20 NKJV “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your gates, which the Lord your God gives you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with just judgment. You shall […]

by · December 18, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

It Still Requires Maintenance

By Reverend J. Loren Russell 2 Corinthians 5:4-7 (CEV) “These tents we now live in are like a heavy burden, and we groan. But we don’t do this just because we want to leave these bodies that will die. It […]

by · December 11, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

Remember The Lord Your God

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Deuteronomy 8:11-13, 17-18 NKJV “Beware that you do not forget the Lord your God by not keeping His commandments, His judgments, and His statutes which I command you today, lest—when you have eaten and are […]

by · December 4, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

That God May Be Glorified!

By Reverend J. Loren Russell 1 Peter 4: 7-11 (NKJV) But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will […]

by · November 27, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

Setting The Standard for Faithfulness!

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Psalm 40: 10-11 (ESV) I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great […]

by · November 20, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

Called for a Purpose!

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Colossians 4:17 NKJV “And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬There is an old saying that “there is a purpose for […]

by · November 13, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

“Under the Right Leadership!”

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Romans 13:1 NKJV Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬As we approach what has been […]

by · November 6, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

“To Make Leaders, Teach What You Know!”

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Ezra‬ ‭7‬:‭10‬ ‭CEV‬‬‬‬‬ ‬‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬“Ezra had spent his entire life studying and obeying the Law of the Lord and teaching it to others.” ‭‭‭‭‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Anyone who has been taught at any level in the church […]

by · October 30, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

“We Are What We Think!”

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭CEV‬‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬ “Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life.” ‭‭‬‬‬‬ Have you ever considered that our thoughts are random and arbitrary? That they are not easily controllable? Our […]

by · October 23, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

Follow the Leader!

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Judges 5:2 HCSB “When the leaders lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, praise the Lord.” The fifth chapter of Judges contains the Song of Deborah, which is one of the oldest songs in the […]

by · October 16, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion