A great message from my friend Wally Fry at Truth at Palmra.
relationships
How much, is too much? theunfetteredpreacher
Lately it seems many Americans think we are too Patriotic. Love of country, and flag is not good.
They say it is dangerous.
I have heard Christian leaders, spout the position, that believing the Gospel as written is a problem.
We must not walk in love, doing good, expecting God to confirm His word.
They say it is dangerous.
It is better to question, then to accept all we have believed, as a people for over 200 years.
It is perfectly normal for men to believe they are women, and women men.
There is no need to honour our country and flag by standing in respect for our National Anthem or the plege of allegiance.
Babies are not yet humans, they are just useless tissue to be thrown away.
Police and the Military are racist pawns of the government, surely not to be obeyed or respected. Resist, we must….
How much is too much?
All of this malarkey…. is too much.
We live in the greatest country on God’s green earth.
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
Police and the Military are here for a purpose.
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”
Our lives are not quiet and peaceable, because we have thrown out the acquired wisdom and knowledge of the ages.
We think we know more then those who came before.
Unfortunately, the more information is available to us, the less we seem to know.
We are so uninformed on political issues, scientific truths, (man made globel warming… men are women, and can use the same public rest room…. lol), how silly we have become.
The ant (human beings), are destroying God’s creation. Let me take you to New York Staste, or out West, we can try to find the many man made towns, that once were and are no more.
Grow up, read, outside your liberal reading list, think, instead of feel….
Patriotism is good, needed, otherwise the next generation will not fight for our country.
Religion, the belief in and trust of Jesus, is needed for our eternal standing, as well as our interactions with the people around us.
Rant over, Amen
We have toiled all the night: theunfetteredpreacher
The Church has toiled, worked to build the Kingdom of God. With mixed results.
Many Churches, hold their own, at 30 to 60 attendees. The faces change, the numbers remain the same. Why?
The Pastors know and love the Lord. The people are saved and on the way to heaven.
Yet, nothing changes. There is no desire to fast, pray, to change how we live, what we do, how we Worship. (Our Church Services).
If we would look in the Word, believe the Word, Walk in the Word, we would experience change.
Luke 5:5-6
“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.“
Will you do things God’s way? Or will we continue doing things our way?
We have toiled all the night:
and have taken nothing:
Nevertheless, at Thy Word,
We will try again, your way.
when they had this done,
They had caught,
a great multitude of fishes.
We could bring great multitudes into the Kingdom, if we would just do it in the Power and direction of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Happy New Year: theunfetteredpreacher
I pray it won’t be the same as the Old Year.
May we all be blessed with a closer Walk with God. A joyful time with others. Peace and Grace within. Amen
Why I Blog: theunfetteredpreacher
I thought I wanted to write a book. (About Jesus in the Old Testament). The woman I hired to proof read and edit, told me I should start a blog.
She thought the blog would help me correct my spelling and grammar. (If only it had. lol).
A blog? I had never read one, visited one or thought of bloggers at all.
Then I checked into it. Some wrote well, others, badly, but people read them, their voices were heard, Some had 12 followers, others had thousands.
Being the mighty man of Faith, I am, I decided if theunfetteredpreacher, was available, as a site, it would be a sign from God, to go for it.
I had bought a Tablet, so I could take pictures and write from my favorite chair, so I jumped in.
I desired to write, Biblical Teachings, that were not influenced by Denominational Rituals, Ceremonies or Doctrine.
I did not care what others taught, I longed to teach the Bible.
I believed then as I do now, the Church is Powerless, ineffective, and a hindrance to the building of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Why? We follow, Luther, Calvin or Wesley, when we should be following Christ.
People are encouraged to join a Church, a Denomination, a Fellowship, believe like us. We have the Truth…
No one has cornered the Truth, we all have a piece, a snippet, a revelation, that needs to be shared.
When we only deal with Our Denominations teaching, we miss out on so much truth.
Our God is bigger then what our Denominations teach.
We need to know what the Word says, not what anyone teaches.
The Word has to be the final authority.
Sadly, most of us do not search for ourselves, the truth of God’s Word. We rely on our Pastors Interpretation.
Very often, His Interpretation, came from another man. So you are learning something third hand, when we are responsible to know ourselves.
Let what you learn from others, spark your interest, to search the Scriptures to see if it be true.
Only then, do you become a follower of Christ, instead of following man.
The End is Near: theunfetteredpreacher
The End… of what?
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Or maybe just the year…
I’ve not written much the last month or so.
Bette broke her wrist, and is hoping to have the cast removed next week.
Her body is healing, her attitude is good, but she hurts from within. Please lift her up, in prayer.
As for me, apparently I am Iron deficient, I have gone for one infusion and expect a second soon.
They said, “I would have more energy. I would think more clearly…”
Well, I’ve not written, because I don’t seem to be able to study the Word, and follow through, by writing a Post.
I do not read, like I used to. I don’t even seem to keep up with politics like I normally do.
So if I haven’t visited your site lately, please forgive me. Maybe after my second infusion I will be in better shape.
Meanwhile, have a safe and happy New Year.
“May the blessings of God, keep you safe and encircle you, like a flood, with His Love and Grace.”
The Great Holy Spirit Robbery: theunfetteredpreacher
An older post revisited…. What does Matthew 25 mean?
Merry Christmas: theunfetteredpreacher
Merry Christmas to all, I pray we all have a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Let us go on unto perfection; theunfetteredpreacher
“Let us go on unto perfection; “
Hebrews 6:b
At our Tuesday morning mens group Pastor Nelson Hopkins shared from Hebrews 6:1-3
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.And this will we do, if God permit.
Almost seems like blasphemy, to leave the principles of the doctrine of Christ.
What the writer wants us to do is to GROW UP, IN CHRIST.
The problem is: “We must go on unto perfection;”
And our Churches have done a horrible job of teaching us these fundamental principles of the doctrine of Christ.
We do not believe or practice most of them.
Yes, we accept the truth that we are saved by Faith, that Christ died for our sins. We are made blameless, only by being covered by His blood.
Yes, we believe in being Baptized. A symbol of our death and resurrection with Christ.
Then we go off the rails. At the time of water Baptism, Christ was also Baptized in the Holy Spirit.
~ THE DOCTRINE OF BASPTISMS.
Of REPENTANCE, IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
For this to happen to us, we need to first realize the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, is not automatically given.
Paul and Peter both asked believers if they had received the Holy Spirit. They then received it. (Acts 10 and 19) They also had the evidence of speaking in Tongues. (Two separate Baptisms).
So Saints, one step towards perfection in Christ, is Believing the Word over BAD CHURCH DOCTRINE.
We need the Holy Spirit and His Power to build the Church. The Baptism is a Fundamental building block of His Body.
~ THE DOCTRINE OF LAYING ON OF HANDS.
FOR HEALING, AND TO SEND OUT FOR MINISTRY.
We lay hands on the sick. (James 7). The elders lay hands on those chosen to go out in the work of the ministry. (1 Timothy 4)
~ DOCTRINE OF SALVATION
RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD. (This includes both dead in sin, and dead as in lifeless, no breath left).
~ DOCTRINE OF ETERNAL JUDGEMENT
Where will you spend Eternity?
Are you on the path to perfection? Do you believe and practice these truths?
Hebrews 6:4-6
“For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.“
If you hope to grow in and receive the Power of the Kingdom, to grow the Kingdom, LET THE HOLY SPIRIT TEACH YOU THROUGH THE TRUTH OF HIS WORD.
“ I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.“
(Romans 12:1-2, my prayer for you). Amen
We must build on the FULL COUNCIL OF GOD.
If we stop before we accept these first things, how do we grow in Him?
Christmas Shoes: theunfetteredpreacher
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ej03qf15f6a0ska/20171217_114724.mp4?dl=0
The Franklin Memorial United Methdist Choir, helped me to sing this heart wrenching Tune.
The Certainties of Cerimony, the Righteousness of Rituals: theunfetteredpreacher
When did the Cirtainties of Ceromony and the Righteousness of Rituals, replace the Foolishness of Preaching, in our quest to bring the lost to the Lord.
I am disappointed, disturbed, and defeated.
We have lost the ability, the desire, and the need to experience the Presence of God.
We sing many Hymns, without any attention given to the meaning.
They are just tunes we sing.
We recite many Scriptures, with no thought given to the significance of the Words.
They are just Words we recite.
We repeat, the Lord’s prayer, never learning, ‘How to Pray.’
Church, has become a meaningless exercise, a duty to preform, not a joy to experience.
We have a form of Godliness, that denies God’s, Presence, Power, and Peace.
We find comfort in the Dignity of Duty.
The Joy of the Lord is absent.
The Truth isn’t preached to set us free.
The Peace that passes understanding, can not be found.
It is all buried in Rituals and Cerimonies, our reciting, rather than living, the Word.
No thought is given, no attempt is made to call down the fire of God, to purify our lives, to become vessels of God’s love, healing powers, or saving grace.
We are not challenged to grow, to give, to become the image of the One we Love.
Then we wonder that our pews are empty.
Please, Throw Out, the Comfortable Orders of Service.
Learn to:
Sing the Word of God, to our God.
Sing until it becomes real, until you are filled with His Presence, until He surrounds and meets your every need and desire.
Cry and repent, as He brings your faults and sins to mind.
Laugh as you are touched by the Spirit of the Living God, when you realize you are forgiven and blameless in the Beloved.
Allow the foolishness of God to rule and reign in your life.
Our natural man, cannot accept this, we do not understand it, we build our services so to bypass, to negate, and ignore, the Spiritual.
We cheat not only ourselves, but those who came hoping to find the Truth of the Gospel.
The Foolishness of God is Wiser than the Wisdom of man.
Please, I beg you.
Quit going to Church.
Start to Seek His Face. To Experience His Presence. To Recognize, the Power of the Spirit in our lives.
1 Corinthians 1:21
“For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”
Biblical Promises 5: theunfetteredpreacher
Abram, a friend of God, believed God and was considered Righteous.
Genisis 12:1,4
“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.”
These are interesting scriptures for me, “The Lord had said.”
This tells me the Lord spoke to Abram more than once, about leaving his family and home country.
I don’t think Abram refused, just did not fully understand. The Lord told him he would be a great nation. The Lord would Bless him.
So “Abram departed as the Lord had told him.”
The beginning of a beautiful friendship. Abram Walked in God’s mercy and Grace.
He built alters to and Worshiped the Lord. He was promised an heir, that would bless all the families on earth. He would be given much property.
Genesis 17: 1-5
“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.”
Please note, the Lord, (The Father, the Eternal One, the Law giver), said, Walk before me, and be perfect, then I will…
Then God, (The Son, the Creator, the Supreme Ruler), spoke, My covenant is with thee, Abrams name was changed to Abraham, he and all who were with him were circumcised that day.
When we meet and accept Jesus, we have a new name, we are circumcised in our hearts, and I know I fell on my face and Worshiped.
But it was the promise of a son, when both of their bodies were past child bearing age, that caused Abraham to be called Righteous.
Romans 4:20-22 (KJV)
“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.”
We have many great and impossible promises from God.
Is it with-in us, to believe. That He means for us to prosper and be in good health, as our soul prospers.
That as well as desiring all men to be saved, He would have us pray for and experience, and share, His Healing Power?
That we would be His Hands, and Voice in proclaiming His Kingdom is at Hand.
He desires us to understand and to Walk With Him, comforting the hurting, healing the sick, even raising the dead. Both Spiritually and Physically.
He is THE LIVING GOD.
Saints, He wants us to broadcast this to the World.
O ye simple, understand wisdom: theunfetteredpreacher | theunfetteredpreacher
https://theunfetteredpreacher.com/2016/08/22/o-ye-simple-understand-wisdom-theunfetteredpreacher/
An old post, seeking Wisdom.
Biblical Promises 2: theunfetteredpreacher
What are the Promises? Why are they not fulfilled in our Churches?
‘The Truth is, our beliefs are shallow, cursory, and superficial.’
As Christians, we love the Lord, and have accepted the Gift of Forgiveness. We realize, we are blameless in the Beloved.
That the blood of Jesus, has saved us from our deserved end. We are spending Eternity in Heaven, with the Lord.
This Truth, this Promise, we delight, revel in, and celebrate.
We Trust, and accept it’s Truth. We Believe.
Why then, is it so hard to accept, to Believe, the other Biblical Promises.
In John 14:25-26 we find this Promise from Jesus.
“These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.“
He promised the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, would be sent to, Given to us.
He would:
• Teach us all things:
We must give Him access, to our hearts, minds, eyes and ears. We must ask the Holy Spirit into our lives.
Above and Beyond Salvation.
Both Peter and Paul asked, have you received the Holy Ghost, since you believed?
The Baptism, the in-filling of the Holy Spirit is reserved for believers.
Receiving Him, fulfills the Promise of a Comforter, Teacher, and the Power to do the Work of the Ministry.
The Holy Spirit, will help whosoever will, learn to Walk in His love, to show His mercy, to lead others to the truth of the Gospel.
We could learn to Walk in Power.
• He will bring all Jesus had taught, to our remembrance.
Jesus, had shown them, Grace, Power, Healings, Signs, Wonders and Miracles.
He told them in that same Chapter, John 14:12:
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.“
Jesus healed the sick raised the dead, caused the blind to see.
He didn’t have fancy Churches, children’s church, AA, NA, or couple’s divorce seminars.
He had the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Children saw the Miracles, heard the Gospel preached in Truth and Power.
He promised the same to us. We have failed.
I know the Lord wants,… no,… expects, more from us.
He has shown us, we need to live in His Truth.
We each need, to find a Promise we can believe.
John Alexander Dowie, believed Acts 10:38.
“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.”
He believed.
Because of this belief, he called down rain to end two different droughts.
He, (by the Power of the Holy Spirit), healed many who were sick, the lame, he also comforted the hurting.
Because, the Hope of a Living God was manifested here on earth. Multitudes flocked to this show of God’s Promise.
I know, many will reject this out of hand.
We are not worthy of this outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We do not Hunger and Thirst for His Righteousness.
Many would not remain humble, obedient, teachable.
Many would fail.
We will never know if we refuse to seek His face, to Seek the Power of His Might.
We cannot quit, when we miss the mark, until the day we succeed. When we see, Signs and Wonders following us.
We will have learned, to touch the Hem of His Garment. Learned to enter the Holy of Holies. We found Mercy and Grace, in our times of need.
Souls will be saved, the sick healed, the Body of Christ, strong, the Lord will add to His Church, daily, all those who would be saved.
Lord, draw us close to You. Amen
Is Jesus present? theunfetteredpreacher
Is Jesus present, in our Church Services?
Yes, certainly, and many will quote: Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Jesus said, “I will never leave or forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
Should there be more? This is as it should be.
Acts 13:44-52. (AMPC)
“The next Sabbath almost the entire city gathered together to hear the Word of God [concerning [a]the attainment through Christ of salvation in the kingdom of God].
But when the Jews saw the crowds, filled with envy and jealousy they contradicted what was said by Paul and talked abusively [reviling and slandering him].”
The problem always lies with envy and jealousy.
The Spirit of God, is present in one Church,it is growing, vibrant, lives are being changed.
The members of the dead Church down the street get jealous, envious.
It’s Dead, not because God isn’t there, but because it is so filled with reverence, rituals and ceremony, that there is no room for the Lord, to act.
They love the Lord, but fill the service, with man’s busyness, because they long ago realized it was easier to do that, then Worship in Spirit and Truth.
They can’t be still and know He is God and allow Him, by way of Praise and Worship, to minister.
They will not, go to see this wonderful thing, find out why, the other church is growing.
After all our Pastor is wonderful and teaching the truth. They only go to that growing Church, for the music, drama or the Preacher doesn’t preach the word, he just tickles the ears.
It bothers me to hear folks say, of any man of God, he isn’t teaching the Word.
Have you sat down and searched the Scriptures to see if this is true?
No, his teaching disagrees with what you have been taught. The Bible is full of wisdom, revalation and knowledge.
We must Believe it over what we may have been taught.
“And so the Word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through Christ] scattered and spread throughout the whole region.
But the Jews stirred up the devout women of high rank and the outstanding men of the town, and instigated persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their boundaries.
But [the apostles] shook off the dust from their feet against them and went to Iconium.
And the disciples were continually filled [throughout their souls] with joy and the Holy Spirit.“
Take a look at your services, is the peace that passes understanding there?
How about joy unspeakable and full of glory?
Signs and Wonders, people getting saved, set free?
If not, you should go check out that growing Church, study the Word, see if they are teaching Truth.
If they are, that’s where you should Worship, because that is where you will grow. Amen
To the moon,…Bette – theunfetteredpreacher
This story starts with a phone call, several months ago.
Bette’s sister Eunice’s, two adult sons, (Carl and Andrew), wanted to know if we could stand some company this summer.
We in NC, were closer to the path of totality, then they were in Minnesota.
They thought they could kill two birds, with one stone. (A visit and the once in a lifetime experience).
Wonderful, come on down. Then their parents, Eunice and Roger would come with them. Now you’re talking…. We could not wait to see them
Two weeks ago, we heard they were going to watch the Eclipse in Nebraska, then come to NC. Still wonderful, can not wait.
Then I found out my sweet wife Bette, bought 8 pair solar glasses. She told me, the path of totality was only 150 miles south of us.
She wanted to see it.
We talked it over, I convinced her that a 6 to 12 hour drive in the car, (we would have to leave home at six am), for two minutes of viewing, was just silly.
I was sure she saw and agreed with me. Case settled.
8/21/17, woke at 7:30, saw my wifes face.
“Would you like to try to catch it?”
The sun shown, from her eyes. We left at 8:30, sure we were going to miss it.
We saw it, the diamond burst was at 2 o’clock though.
We didn’t get any pictures except this selfie as light was coming back.
The joy in her face was worth the twelve plus hours in the car, for two minutes of darkness.
The Ministry Years: Miracle 38. – – theunfetteredpreacher
Luke 22:48-54 (KJV)
The healing of the servant of the high priests ear.
No muss, no fuss, He reached out and touched. Why do we have such a hard time, accepting the promise of our doing the same?
We no longer believe like a little child, knowing our needs and desires are met.
Just a touch from Jesus, saves, heals, sets free, comforts, gives peace, joy, and love.
Accept Him and His Gifts today.
Don’t be like Peter.
Luke 22:48-54 (KJV)
48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off.
Boiled Over: theunfetteredpreacher
White Supremacy, white privilege, Black Lives Matter, Antifa, KKK, Black Panthers…ect, ect, ect…..
All groups full of hate.
What to do? Have we strayed so far from God, we are doomed?
Has the Godless left won?
Is our youth, so intellectually challenged, that they do not recognize how foolish it is to try to erase history?
Our esteemed Governor, Roy Cooper has jumped on the band wagon, he would remove all the Confederate Statues to museums….
STOP THIS MADNESS…. STOP IT, STOP IT, STOP IT….
You cannot change history. If you forget it, you are bound to repeat it.
There is much in my life, I am ashamed of. There is much, I wish, that I never had thought of doing, never mind having done.
But, it is done. I was a fool, who did foolish things that hurt others and myself. I am sorry for my failures, my mistakes, my SINS.
They happened. I cannot deny them. They are part of my History. A History that cannot be changed.
It can only be regretted, repented of, and denied the opportunity to occur again.
A changed heart and mind are required.
Why are we so offended by inanimate objects?
While we are not offended, by the disregard of our laws? Public property, destroyed, of thinking, if we do not see it, it never happened.
Pulling down statutes, does not erase the truth they represent.
Quit acting like ignorant 14th century people.
We must learn from our past. Make a better future.
Quit repeating the horrors we are trying to erase.
Lord, come soon. Amen
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