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THE F WORD

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:17:00 GMT

What word do you have in mind? Faith? Fear? The "F" word I have in mind is Failure.

I'm writing today to let you know that you are not a failure. Your really not a failure unless you believe your are a failure. Often times we think failure is the end of the story. In God's kingdom failures are often turned into triumphs!

Do you suffer from fear of failure? I don't! I can't fail. Let me explain, as long as I believe God and obey God I can't fail. Even if I fail I still can't fail because my future is ahead of me not behind me and not even in the moment. There will always be momentary set backs but that does not make you a failure.

Failure for me has always marked new beginnings. If you fail the test at school guess what you have a new tomorrow to study for the next test. How often do we invest our identity in trying to be what the whole world wants us to be and we never discover who God has already made us in Christ.

The sooner you stop trying to please everyone the sooner you can please God. it is simple! God has never failed nor will He ever fail. Failure is trying to please people! You will fail 98% of the time when you try to please people. People pleaser's are failures because they fail to please God.

In God's way of treating His precious children success requires a willingness to yield to God's will which sometimes means falling short as we discover the journey ahead.

Never write yourself off. People pleaser's are easily written off because there confidence and assurance comes from others and not God alone. If God alone becomes your source of success then nothing you do will fail because it has God's approval and sponsorship.

Faith is the "F" word that eliminates "Failure". Place your confidence in God and all your failures will end in triumph

U.NITE

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:33:29 GMT

An amazing night of U.NITED worship! One Night. One Voice. One Purpose. U.NITE.

http://relevant.upperroomassembly.com/2010/02/16/unite.aspx
U.NITE
A Sec. 17 combined youth worship experience where god will arrive and show his glory!

Christ Fulfills the Law

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:37:00 GMT

Expecting the Presence of God

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:46:00 GMT

Friday was a prelude into this Friday's "Love is" service! I'm expecting the tangible presence of God. That means we all experience God's presence in an intimate way through faith. I know worship will be sweet. I'm expecting it! An important aspect of faith is our expectation level. What are we expecting from God? What do you expect from God?
I try to expect what God tells me to expect through the Holy Scriptures. The promises of God are free through faith in Jesus Christ. But without faith it is impossible to really expect God to assist you. Expectation is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. You can command your future in the present through faith. You hope for what you do not see but the evidence will be your faith carrying you into the future evidence of the things not yet seen.

lol funny

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:18:00 GMT

Were going platinum.....we were playing around after a night of hanging out! lol

The Choice is Ours

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:58:00 GMT

You have the power to make the right choice. The question is not can you choose, but rather will you choose to live completely to God? You can make the right choice if you choose to. The choice is yours. Pleasing God is choice by choice. Sometimes we make the right choice sometimes we make the wrong choice but it always boils down to choice. Choosing is choice and choice is freewill. We can either choose God or refuse God. The choice is ours. What choice will you make today over and over? The right choice or the wrong choice? The choice is yours.

The Pursuit

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:58:00 GMT

I believe in you. With faith we overcome the world! Demonstrate faith by believing God.

Holiness in Our Thoughts

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Holiness in Our Thoughts
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)
I'm so happy the Lord does not see as man sees. Man often looks at the outward appearance. The Lord looks at the heart. So what man approves in appearance on the outside God could easily refuse. It is a great relief that my heart is open before God and he really knows my heart. I present my heart to God. My heart is open. Have you asked God to search you?

You have looked deep into my heart, LORD, and you know all about me. ²You know when I am resting or when I am working, and from heaven you discover my thoughts. ³You notice everything I do and everywhere I go. ⁴Before I even speak a word, you know what I will say, (Psalm 139:1-4 CEV)

Live today in the sight of God. God knows all about you and has accepted us because we are made right with Him through Jesus Christ's death.

My friends, God has made us these promises. So we should stay away from everything that keeps our bodies and spirits from being clean. We should honor God and try to be completely like him. (2 Corinthians 7:1 CEV)

The Pursuit of Holiness

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:12:00 GMT

http://relevant.upperroomassembly.com/2010/02/04/the-pursuit-of-holiness.aspx

In the deceitfulness of our hearts, we sometimes play with temptation by entertaining the thought that we can always confess and later ask forgiveness (Bridges, 29).

Holiness

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:07:00 GMT

"God is not unfair!"

How often do we place God into a box while attempting to characterize His attributes. If I were to be honest with myself majority of the youth are numb spiritually. Am I numb spiritually? It's hard to go from zero spirituality for some to a disciplined nightly expectation devoted to becoming a learner of Christ. This is not homework, nor intended to be a list of expectations. I'm speaking of the Fire Institute in case your wondering.

I'm wondering if your reading this? If not then I'll go on the record and say perhaps God wants to shake us from our comfort with complacency and intimacy with the world. "Cultural Holiness" won't cut it. You know, acting like the church but not really acting like Christ. Talking the Christian dialect but not really making sense or understanding what your saying. All that is good but it's not enough.

2010 will stretch most of us by design. Sadly, many of our youth have never opened a bible on their own. These are church kids. I take full responsibility.

Where are the parent's in this equation? If the parent's fail to model Holiness how can I expect the youth to be Holy. Or is Holiness even alive?I have been called to holiness so I can call the youth to Holiness and I have and will continue to do so. It is not enough for the youth to mimic what they see and call this Holiness. It is normal to adapt to the character and behavior patterns of other Christians around us but this is not enough.

This is why friendship with the world is hatred with God. Friendship with the world is a life of mimicry. In this season of trial we cannot afford to disobey God's explicit instructions. What I am crying out against can be summed up by Bridges when he states, "We become so accustomed to our sins we sometimes lapse into a state of peaceful coexistence with them, but God hates all these things."

Fire Institute was not introduced to heap more work upon you. It is not a heavy load to bear if your already taking up your cross daily. The load you might be feeling initially could possibly be the weight of the cross you have finally picked up. Keep in mind Jesus' yoke is light. Perhaps a few were jolted back to reality, if this is the case I'm refreshed. Love PA

The Gospel

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:55:00 GMT

Jesus no More

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:01:00 GMT

What will you do when you are asked not to speak in the name of "Jesus Christ?" So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus (Acts 4:18). The day is upon us. It is already here. Do you discern the time? Are you willing to speak the name of Jesus despite threats of prosecution, violence and persecution?

What will you do when your asked not to teach in the name of Jesus? Who's name will you teach in? And they agreed with him, and when they had called for the apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go (Acts 5:40).

If your commanded not to speak in the name of Jesus, will you listen? If you do not confess Jesus Christ before man you are denying Him before man. If you deny Him God will deny you. When you speak the name of Jesus Christ in the face of mockery, shame, threats, abandonment, rejection, and prosecution you are saying, "God I trust you as my God and deliverer and you are indeed God," mere man are men and not god. Speak with the boldness that comes with time in the Holy Scriptures and prayer. Speak the name of Jesus Christ even if it hurts.

Fire Institute

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:03:00 GMT

I'm excited, better stated elated about the upcoming eight weeks of discipleship. I believe the fruit will be bountiful. Fire requires commitment and dedication. Discipline is a key necessity in order to grow. Let the FIRE of God consume you.

Two Contrasts

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:01:00 GMT

I was at the park this morning and I saw a butterfly and the words freedom came to my mind. God's grace allows us to be as free as a butterfly carried by the wind of His spirit. Be free and soar above the world.

This song is dedicated to my true troops who know grace and are fighting in the war. Let grace free you from warring against the flesh. Our fight is not against flesh and blood. Take position.

Do they get it?

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:44:00 GMT

Do they get it? Who are they that they should get it? If they get it then they would have it. Do they have it, or don't they. Aimless. I have a notion that what we see is not what we get. In other words, the fluff and stuff will vanish. There are so many types and models and theories about what works. What is God saying works. Soon all of the idols we have looked upon will crumble. Not literally but actually in a literal sense.

Do we really seek God or a feeling? Do we feel God or have we moved passed feeling? Do we breathe God or are we dull of seeing, breathing and heeding? We need God desperately. The doctrines of the faith are being dismantled at the notion of "Self enlightenment" and disillusionment. Are we disillusioned. Have we created our own Holy Spirit that is no spirit but a method? A type a set predictable pattern? Where is the power, the signs, the wonders or are we supposed to manufacture this as well?

Prayer is fading, the pace of life is quickly racing and time is wasted by time chasers. Denial is deadly. Don't deny your lack of faith, believe your lack of faith for then you can see the need to believe in your belief in Christ.

If you do not understand my thought, read my thought but think it through don't read it as a thought regarding you.

Do we get it? Who is we that we should get it? If we have it then why don't we use it? Faith is the substance we hope for but because we lack it the evidence is not seen.

Memories

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:26:00 GMT

"Memories" going through some old pics and heres what I found! Enjoy

Who is Jesus?

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:05:00 GMT

Who is Jesus? Is it enough to believe He was a good man? I leave you with two challenging questions :

1. Who do you say that Jesus Christ is?

2. What do you think about Jesus?

You must decide for yourself. You will either live with your decision or die with your decision.

Who is Jesus?

1. Jesus is Human

Our supreme example as God in Human form. This outrages the world.

^{Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [Let Him be your example in humility:]}

⁶Who, although being essentially one with God and in the form of God [possessing the fullness of the attributes which make God God], did not think this equality with God was a thing to be eagerly grasped or retained,⁷But stripped Himself [of all privileges and rightful dignity], so as to assume the guise of a servant (slave), in that He became like men and was born a human being.

⁸And after He had appeared in human form, He abased and humbled Himself [still further] and carried His obedience to the extreme of death, even the death of the cross! ⁹Therefore [because He stooped so low] God has highly exalted Him and has freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name,

¹⁰That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,¹¹And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:5-11, Amplified), (Colossians 1:16-20), (Luke 4:16-21)

who is God?

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:06:00 GMT

Who is God? More importantly, "Who is God that we should listen to Him?" Because our minds are limited we limit God to our human perspectives. So who is God?

1. God is Personal

The "so called" gods are impersonal, unable to speak or fulfill our needs. ²² Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; ²³ for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription:

TO THE UNKNOWN GOD.

Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you: ²⁴ God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands. ²⁵ Nor is He worshiped with men’s hands, as though He needed anything, since He gives to all life, breath, and all things. ²⁶ And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, ²⁷ so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; ²⁸ for in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’ ²⁹ Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, something shaped by art and man’s devising. ³⁰ Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, ³¹because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.” (NKJV Acts 17.22-31)

2. God is in Control

Things might appear to be in chaos but never forget God is in control both now and forever! ^33-36Have you ever come on anything quite like this extravagant generosity of God, this deep, deep wisdom? It's way over our heads. We'll never figure it out.

   Is there anyone around who can explain God?
   Anyone smart enough to tell him what to do?
   Anyone who has done him such a huge favor
   that God has to ask his advice?

   Everything comes from him;
   Everything happens through him;
   Everything ends up in him.
   Always glory! Always praise!
   Yes. Yes. Yes. (Message Romans 11.33-36)

3. The God of the Bible is the One true God

Why babble on and on over the notion of more than one true God? Ignorance, pure blindness. ⁴In this matter, then, of eating food offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing (has no real existence) and that there is no God but one.

⁵For although there may be so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, as indeed there are many of them, both of gods and of lords and masters,

⁶Yet for us there is [only] one God, the Father, Who is the Source of all things and for Whom we [have life], and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through and by Whom are all things and through and by Whom we [ourselves exist]. (Amplified 1 Corinthians 8:4-6)

Southeastern College Days!

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:53:00 GMT

http://relevant.upperroomassembly.com/2010/01/27/southeastern-college-days.aspx

Consider a Christian college. College Days at Southeastern March 18th - 19th.

☞ Deadline to register February 19th. Parent / Student meeting Sunday February 14th @ 1:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Grammercy Nursing Home!

Pastor Anthony Hardman — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:10:00 GMT

http://relevant.upperroomassembly.com/2010/01/27/pastor_anthony_hardman_2010127175418flv.aspx

Next Grammercy visit Sunday February 7th, 1:15-3:30 p.m.