I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
This is a call back. A call back to go back to doing that which the Lord wants and not what man wants. Has it been forgotten why the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross? Has it been forgotten why Jesus paid the price for sin? Has it been forgotten? Has the church become a man made, man led 'system'? Where man makes the rules. Where man establishes what should and should not be preached or taught concerning the Lord's church. There are so many now that make a mockery of the church. But what they are mocking is the pretenders that are able to deceive souls into following them. And to the one that does not know the Lord, they think its God's church and it is not! Many are being deceived by the pretenders. This is a call back. Go back to seeking the Lord on your face until you find Him. Go back to fasting (not dieting) to get back in fellowship with the Lord. Go back to GOING TO THE MEETING PLACE FOR THE SAINTS like God said to do. Go back to studying the Bible for your self and ask God to lead you to a Holy Ghost filled church where you can go to Bible study and learn. No, as individuals we can not remove all the deceivers. But we can warn the people about them. God called men and women have been sounding the alarm for decades. And the multitudes called them 'old school' or 'out of touch with the generation' or 'irrelevant'. My Lord. Come back. Come back before it is too late. When God destroyed the world with the flood the first time, it is recorded in the book of Genesis chapter 6 and verse five that God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. In verse 7 God said, "I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man and beast and the creeping thing and the fowls of the air: for it repented me that I have made them". In verse 12, the Bible says, "and God looked upon the earth and behold it was corrupt; for ll flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth." And who did God spare? Noah. Why? Because he found grace in the eyes of the Lord. And how did Noah find grace in the eyes of the Lord? "He walked with God"- verse 9. And because Noah walked with God, God let Noah know that he was going to destroy all flesh because the earth was filled with violence through them (verse 13). What's the condition of mans heart today? Is not violence filling the earth one more time by the hands of men? Come back, before it is too late. Because Noah walked with God, God advised Noah what to do to prepare for the destructing that was going to come upon the earth. This post is an attempt to warn because God is going to do the same thing again but it will not be water this time (II Peter 3:10). Come back to doing things the the Lord said to0.
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I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Before I will complain, I will bless the Lord. He is faithful to His people.
Just finished the weekly broadcast on station KCHL Gospel 1480 AM- kchl.org. Those that are interested you may tune in every Saturday from 9:15-9:30 on the am dial. This morning the message came from Matthew chapter 28 and chapter 22. In chapter 28, the last verse, Jesus told his disciples "teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:". This still holds true today. Culture does not dictate what the Lords church should and should not teach or preach. Many throw that word culture around to do just that...teach something Jesus did not say. The word of God also teaches if any man take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will away his part out of the book of life and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book (Revelation 22:19). In Matthew chapter 22, Jesus taught his servants that the wedding feast is ready, but they which are bidden were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. John chapter 1 tells us He came unto his own and his own received him not. But as many as receive him to them gave he power to become the sons of God. All are welcome to come to the church. You come to change from being unrighteous to become righteous by the Lord. Just know that you can't stay the same and be saved. You can not live like you want and do what you want and be saved. Marvel not, you must be born again (John 3:7). The church is not a club, night club, entertainment place or place of 'ill repute'. God said his house to be a house of prayer. Stop allowing culture dictate to you how to serve the Lord. Only the Lord controls that. "Repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost".- Acts 2:38. Why is being baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ necessary? (1.) being Holy Ghost filled is a necessity to be saved. In the book of Romans chapter 8 verse 9 the Lords word says, "without his spirit you are none of his". Don't let culture make you lose your soul. :Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."- Matthew 28:19,20
Who is the father? Who is the Son? Who is the Holy Ghost? Jesus. The purpose of the church is to be a witness of Jesus to a dying world. Jesus, the lamb of God that died for the sins of the world. The Lord did not say teach blessings or how to get rich. The Church is to preach Jesus, the savior. One day everyone will face the judgment of God. No exceptions. God has given us time to get right with Him The word of God tells us to redeem the time and use it wisely to prepare for eternity. What do most spend their time? Knowing about the Lord and talking about his goodness is not enough. Marvel not, you must be born again. Jesus said to go and teach the way so people will know what to do to be saved. It is a necessity to be baptized in Jesus Name. Jesus is the Father. Jesus is the son and Jesus is the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." No exceptions. Does anyone remember this children's Bible song? "Hey my friends have you seen II Timothy 2:15? I Thessalonians 5:22 will you tell you what you must do. Study the word. Study the word. Study the word. You study the word. I'll study the word. Study the word. Study the word. Study the word." I may have missed a word or two, but the essence of the song rings out. Study the Word. But how many do that today?
We use to sing a song that said, "Some glad morning, when this life is over, I'll fly away. To a home on God's celestial shores. I'll fly away. Oh, oh I'll fly away, oh glory. I'll fly away, when I die hallelujah by and by. I'll fly away. Just a few more weary days and then, I'll fly away. To a land where joy shall never end. I'll fly away."
Anyone remember that song? When you live for the Lord, you look for the day to go to heaven and be with Him for ever. This is what the Saints of God live for. This world has nothing to offer the Saint of God. Nothing. Do not allow the world and its ways to get you off track. Seek the Lord. Continue to seek the Lord and then seek Him some more. Time is almost up. Do not even let those that fall away stop you from seeking the Lord. Do not allow those that change the doctrine of holiness stop you either. The word of God tells us that many shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. For in this last day many are falling away from the faith that saves the soul. Do not let that distract you It may seem at times that you are alone on your journey to meet the Lord. But you are not. Always remember the God will always have a remnant. And the key is to stay in the number of the remnant. The word of God teaches that it is the broad way that leads to destruction and the narrow way that lead to heaven. Never look at the size of a ministry. Listen for the doctrine. And if the doctrine is not being taught, ask the Lord to lead to a place where it is taught. Thank the Lord for leaving us his word and making his spirit available to those that will obey the gospel. Pastor Webb Steadfast Apostolic Church Praise the Lord.
A new year and a new day. But sin is still on the rise. Disobedience is becoming more wide spread. False teaching and false doctrine is increasing. There truly is not time to waste if heaven is where one wants to spend eternity. Influencer's are not servants of the Lord. The Lord calls for there to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some evangelists; and some pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11). And the Lord set these in his church to perfect the saints, for the work of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ: till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect an, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: that we henceforth be not more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleights of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive:"- Ephesisans 4:12-14 The word of God is exact and true. There is not private interpretation. Herein lies one of the reasons for elders in the body. To ensure that the doctrine continues to be taught the way it is written. With each generation, there will always be a new gospel they will try to bring forth. Not so much out of the desire to be contrary to the word of God, but because they do not know the word of God. It is said a generation usually consists of a 15-20 year span of time. So every 20 years a group of souls are birthed that do not know but need to know about the Lord and His holy ways. The Lord told his people under the Old Covenant not to mix with the people in the promise land. The Lord told them to drive them out. The Lord tell us under the New Covenant to love not the world neither the things that are in the world. The Lord tells what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness ?? The internet has benefitted the world, false doctrine more than it has benefitted the church. An individual can google truth, holiness, Jesus and come across all kinds of information from all kind of people. Which one is right? How will the person looking for truth know which one is right? If one has never heard or been taught the doctrine, how will he or she know what is truth??? And even if the name of the church has Pentecostal, Apostolic or Holiness in it all are not teaching the truth as it is written. It brings tears to my eyes when a see a soul misled by false doctrine. When I see the wolves in sheep clothing sitting in the congregation looking to prey upon the soul that does not know the truth. The soul that has not been rooted and grounded in the truth. When I see those that say they are saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost arguing, causing discord among the brethren, lying and stealing and souls think because that person testifies, sings and dances they are saved. Not so. When Steadfast Apostolic Church was birthed the Lord laid on the heart of the servant not to change His ways. Stand in and for the truth. He said a great price would be paid to do this. But the servant was willing to obey. Then the Lord put it the servants heart. One thing can be said for certain, Steadfast Apostolic Church preaches and teaches the truth according to the scriptures. And if something is said in error, we are not too proud to repent and correct it. Some would say, 'if that is the truth, why is not your full?' No where in the Bible has truth ever had a large following. The blessings and miracles the Lord performed did. But not the truth. The truth exposes all that is right and all that is wrong. Because it is not Gods wish that any would perish. People come and go, but the teaching of holiness continues and will continue. We are not swayed by society. Another thing Steadfast Apostolic Church does, it makes itself available to the people. The people can call, email or text the need to talk to the pastor and the pastor will make the time. The pastor will sit with the people after service and fellowship. The pastor will greet and set with young people and talk with them, love on them (if they let me). The Pastor will pray for the people at the altar (another lost way of the holiness church). In this last day I find that many are fooled by their own thinking when it comes to allowing the ministry of Jesus Christ do its job; minister to you. Minister what? The truth as led by the Holy Ghost. Pride, rebellion, disobedience and self are the biggest enemy of the soul. This I have seen down through the years. Souls do not need an influencer. Souls do not need a place where they can show case 'their gift'. Souls need Jesus Christ. If your desire is to saved, contact us. Better still come to our services. One does not become holy over night. It is a day by day journey. The scriptures says it best, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."- Matthew 6:33. "Not forsaking the assembling of yourselves together as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."- Hebrews 10:25 Pastor Webb I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth."- Psalms 34:1b.
When you read this plalms, it does not start out with 'I will bless the Lord at all times.' It ends with "I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. David was forced to flee his country due to Sauls hatred for him. David did not go too far away and when it became known that David was near, King Abimelech was made aware of Davids presence close by. David acted like a mad man so he would not be removed from his country by the king. It worked. Imagine someone acting unstable just so they could stay close to that which they love. David was disliked greatly by Saul. When you study the relationship between David and Saul you can see the jealousy and disdain Saul had for David. Why? Everything Saul told David to do, he did it. David never complained nor did he try to take Sauls place even after God made David aware that he would replace Saul as king. Through all he went through, David still wanted to bless the Lord at all times. In good times. In hard times. In evil times. In hurtful times.'I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth. A Psalm of David when he changed his behavior before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.- Psalms 34:1 "I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth."
Looking at the calendar. Stores are packed. People buying.....gifts? Or, necessities? The scriptures teach not to learn the way of the heathen. In the book of Jeremiah chapter 10 it speaks specifically to one of the ways of the heathen. The Bible says, "Thus saith the Lord, learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. for the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not (Jeremiah 1:2-4). There was a time when the only way to get a tree for 12/25 was to go cut one down. Now, it is done by companies and tree farmers. Now, many are artificial and look like trees. And still, the tree is decorated with gold and silver and other things to look "pretty". Gifts are bought and exchanged. Cards are bought and exchanged. And greeting are made, 'Merry Christmas'. But what does the bible teach? Is this date even found in the scriptures? No, it is now!!! How is it that so many that say they love the Lord, are living for the Lord observing a day that Jesus did not teach to observe???? How is it that so many observe a day that was celebrated by the world BEFORE Jesus was born??? And why do so many get offended when the cry goes out to stop participating in the pagan celebration? Many try to defend observing christmas. But, they can not use the Bible to do it. To defend christmas one has to use logic, personal choice or say they are following what was taught to them. Jesus never did say to celebrate his birthday. He just did not do it. And for those observing christmas because of tradition, understand that is not a tradition of the Lord. It is a tradition of mankind. Colossians 2:8 says, "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ." All the history is there to support that Christmas is not of the Lord. It was not taught by Christ to his disciples to observe. In Matthew 28:20 Jesus told his disciples "teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:" If you search the gospels, you will not find the Lord Jesus Christ teaching any of his followers to observe Christmas. Jesus Christ did not teach his disciples to observe the pagan holiday, christmas. He did not do it. If one would check the history, one would fine that it started in Rome and as a means to get the Christians to participate they put Jesus in it. Just like what happened recently when Rome made a declaration to bless a certain relationship so 'more would come to the church'.?????? Are those that observe 12/25 going to now bless that 'certain relationship'???? How can they not? May someone that is sincere about their salvation and living for the Lord read this and the prior bible study on this site and allow the Lord to reveal this truth to his or her heart. The main thing about it is the Bible does not teach it. And if the Bible says not to add to or take away from it, how in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth are those that say they follow Christ observing christmas??? How?? How?? Repent of this before it is too late. Revelation 22:14,15 speaks to those that are blessed (do His commandments) and those that are without and will not make it in to heaven. Revelation 21: 8 mentions some of the same sins. This verse goes a little bit farther and states, "shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death." 12/25 is a lie. It has nothing to do with Jesus Christ. There is an eternal price to pay taking part in this pagan day. Repent. Praise the Lord everyone. Praise the Lord!!
2023 is just about over. Many have left this world during the year. Many have faced unknown and unwelcome challenges. The Lords church has come under attack by false leaders and false doctrine. The fall away that the Bible speaks of is happening daily. Many are departing from the faith that was once delivered to the Saints (I Thessalonians 2:3) when God said to contend for the faith that was once delivered (Jude 1:3). Many when they hear Apostolic or Pentecostal, immediately they think of dancing, shouting, fast music. But no where in the Bible is that taught. Yes, the Holy Ghost and its power working in a life will cause joy to swell up in the soul and that person may dance before the Lord like David did. But to dance and shout just because music is playing?? There is more to being holy than identifying as Apostolic or Pentecostal. For one can profess both and not be converted (born again of the water and the Spirit). The new life in Jesus causes one to want to pray, seek the Lord, fast, go to church, hear the word of God preached/taught to them, fellowship with like minded believers and study the word of God for themselves. The born again believer does not seek positions and titles. He or she seeks to be more like Jesus. The assignment for Steadfast Apostolic Church is to continue in the faith that was once delivered to the Saints and to teach and preach the same. We are not distracted by the tricks of the enemy. We are not trying to get people to follow people. We are trying to get souls saved so he or she can live holy before the Lord. We do not beg for money, sell dinners or such to make money for the church. If the tithe and the offering can not sustain the work, then it is time to move on and see what the Lord desires from us. Souls belong to God (Ezekiel 18:4). This particular verse of scripture goes on to say, "the soul that sinneth, it shall die." Holiness is God's requirement (Hebrews 12:14) which says, "Follow peace with all men and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." I Peter 1:16 says, "Because it is written, Be ye holy for I am holy." Holiness is not an option for the person that is wanting to go to Heaven. It is a necessity. The work of the church is to save souls and make disciples to keep the work of the Lord going until He comes back for His bride, the church. And according to the Bible, the church He is coming back for will not have a spot of a blemish. If you are looking for a ministry that teaches and preaches the word of God as it is written. If you are looking for a ministry that will not use you or your family. If you are looking for a ministry that does not glorify the flesh of mankind. If you are looking for a church that will help you be what the Bible says God's people are to be, then Steadfast Apostolic Church is the Church for you. Apostle Paul instructed Timothy to continue in the things he had learned and been assured of. He told Timothy to preach the word and be instant in season and out of season. Paul told Timothy that a time would come when people will not endure sound doctrine but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers having itching ears and these teachers shall turn away ears from the truth (II Timothy 4:1-4. We do not Lord over God's souls. But we will teach the truth of the Bible and teach the truth of the Bible; line upon line upon line and precept upon precept upon precept. Praise the Lord Pastor Webb Steadfast Apostolic Church 210-262-3506 [email protected] P.O. Box 700556 San Antonio,Tx. 78270 The Psalmist said it so well in Psalms 34:1. He wrote, "I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth." He, David, went on to say, "My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad."
It is a joy to live a life that blesses the Lord. David had experienced a lot in his life. He was disliked by his brothers at one time (I Samuel 17:28). He served in Saul's army and was a mighty man of battle defeating the Philistine of Gath- Golaith (I Samuel 33-50). Even when Saul came against him, David still behaved himself wisely (I Samuel 18:5,8,9) The one thing that David did not do that made him a man after God's own heart is he never did serve another God. Yes, he sinned and when confronted by Nathan he repented. But David did not make any graven images to serve as a god in his life. He did not serve the god of his wife, Sauls daughter. David served the god of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob until his death. So when he wrote I will bless the Lord at all times he meant it. Life happens to everyone. There will be tests and trials. For the Bible teaches us that man that is born of a woman is of a few days, and full of trouble (Job 14:1). But thank God for the trouble shooter, Jesus Christ!! Jesus is the head of the church one must be part of to make heaven your eternal resting place. To get into His church, you must be born again of the water and the Spirit (John 3:3,5). Those that attempt to serve the Lord for blessings and things are not obeying the word of God. The enemy of the soul, satan and flesh, can give a person things that appear to be a blessing. When salvation comes, the nature of a person changes. The hold the old man had on the person is broken. The person becomes a new creature in Jesus Christ (II Corinthians 5:17). May you seek the Lord until you become converted and not for fishes and loaves. Blessing do not save. Jesus saves. "I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."- Psalms 34:1-4 |
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