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July 5th, 2010tle
Our Weekly Devotional
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Campfire TALK
from Rich Allcorn Ministries
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Greetings!
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Rich Allcorn.org sr. pastor
preparing a feast of the Word of God takes time, to prepare and be ready for the gathering of our family, the church. Come join us!  |
This Month!
This month we will be discussing "faith" ...
We will look at what faith is, what you "do" when you apply faith, and what you "don't do", to get results!
Join us this month for the "Faith Series" ...
Now Faith!
by pastor Rich Allcorn
In Hebrews 11:1, the Bible says that "Now faith" is what we need. "Now faith" is the evidence of things hoped for, the assurance of things not yet seen! (ref: Hebrews 11:1)Have I got your attention? Let's take a look at this "now faith". From what we just read, "now faith" is evidence ... "the" evidence, of what you're hoping for! What is evidence?
ev- i - dence [ev-i-dins] noun
1. that which tends
to prove or disprove something; grounds for belief; proof.
2. something that
makes plain or clear; an indication or sign: His flushed look was visible
evidence of his fever.
3. Law . data presented to a court or
jury in proof of the facts in issue and which may include the testimony
of witnesses, records, documents, or objects.
Evidence of your "now faith" is the "proof", to "make plain or clear" what you've prayed for! The Bible also says that "now faith" is the "assurance" of things not yet seen! What is assurance? as�sur�ance [uh-shoor-uhns] noun
1. a
positive
declaration
intended
to
give
confidence:
He
received
assurances
of
support
for
the
project.
2. promise
or
pledge;
guaranty;
surety:
He
gave
his
assurance
that
the
job
would
be
done.
3. full
confidence;
freedom
from
doubt;
certainty:
to
act
in
the
assurance
of
success.
4. freedom
from
timidity;
self-confidence;
belief
in
one's
abilities:
She
acted
with
speed
and
assurance.
5. presumptuous
boldness;
impudence.
6. Chiefly
British
. insurance.
Now please take notice as this word's definitions really opens up some understanding here! "Assurance" is a "positive declaration" to give evidence (or proof); a promise or pledge; full confidence; freedom from timidity (or boldness); and please notice the last one listed as "chiefly British" ... is your "insurance"? That is a "sealed, secured backup that you will succeed" ... insurance! One could summarize "assurance" as your "declaration", your "promise", and your "boldness" in believing what you have applied your faith towards! You have "insurance" that your faith "will succeed" ... because you have "assurance". The "evidence" is your proof, that your faith has already succeeded! So your "now faith" is the "evidence", the "proof", the "insurance" ... that the things you've "hoped for" ... things that are "not yet seen" ... have already come to pass! They are "done"! It - is - established ... even before it has even happened! And your evidence, your proof, that what you've prayed for ... that what you're "hoping for" ... has already come ... is in your confession, your boldness, and your actions! Take this and study it ... chew on it ... digest it! And glean all that you can ... until next week! Check out our series for the month of July where we consider the "working man" ... and we find whether the "Ward Cleaver" work routine works, or is it just a fantasy that we've been sold that keeps us in bondage. See ya' next week!! Make me proud! - rich - NOTE: If you are a musician, and want to sing or play in a band, we need you! If you've got any experience running a sound board, we need you! If you can usher, or set up and take down P.A. equipment, please ... we need you!
Contact me at: pastors@wordchurch.info
or call the church office at: (512) 782-9775
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Weekly Devotions from Pastor Rich |
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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Romans 1:17 "...
the just shall live by faith" Galations 3:7 "Know and understand that it is
[really] the people [who live] by faith who are [the true] sons of
Abraham."The Just Shall Live by FaithAll of us have heard the scripture that goes something like this: " the just shall live by faith". But how many of us really DO live by faith? In the month of July, we are going to look at the issues relating to "living by faith". I want to warn you though, this is NOT for the weak. You are either truly committed to following and to walking in the Word of God - to it's fullest - or you are not! Make me proud!  NOTE: The teaching series during the month of July covers the life of "Living By Faith" ... don't miss the series, staring with the July 5th issue! |
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WORD CHURCH Rich & Jane Allcorn, sr. pastors their sons: Joshua & JohnAssociate Pastors: Margarett Parker, field ministries Worldwide Outreach: Spirit of Truth Ministries, Int'l Affiliate Ministries: Williamson County Cowboy Church and Corey Ross MinistriesHouse of Power Outreach and Tory Gant Ministries________________________________
About the Pastors
About me:
I'm a hopeless romantic! I write poetry, short stories, and
songs. I love rainy and foggy days. (sorry, that's me) I like to take
walks with my wife through nature, go camping with her in the outdoors,
and take my Jeep and go places we really can't go in a normal car. I
can't wait for us to get a motorcycle! We both love to ride!
 I love to sit in the woods and listen to the
raindrops after a rain as they slowly drip from the leaves, in the
quiet of the woods.
 My feelings run deep -
really deep. My values are true, solid, black-and-white. My commitments
are true, as well. I am a believer in "absolutes"! When I am your
friend, there are no "grey areas" with me - you're my friend - period.
That survives all attacks, all obstacles, and all that we may go
through.
 I'm not perfect, but my beliefs are solid, deep-rooted, and of honor and
character. These are what keep me grounded, as a friend, and as a
person ... and they're what bring me back when I stray or fall short.
My wife is that way too. I guess that's why we are such a perfect
match!
About her: 
She's that sparkle in my
eye, the twinkle in my smile, the dance in my step, the hop in my walk,
and the object of my affections!
We go camping together, Jeeping together, traveling together, and we
even work out together! When we go out in public together, I climb over
2 notches on the social scale just because I'm seen in public with her!
We like much of the same foods, so we cook together and compare
recipes. We learn from one another. She's my pal, my friend, my lover,
and my partner in life. We even do Weight Watchers together! We've been called that "Mad About You" couple
you've seen on TV! When we minister together, it's obvious that we
"belong"!
I believed God for Jane. She was a "special order", I assure you! He put
things in her personality, her physique, and her walk ... all the
things about her are things God knew that I wanted and needed! She is His expression of love, to me! |
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Here at Rich Allcorn Ministries, we are committed to the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ, in teaching, preaching, and in sharing the Word of God ... to the World! This is not an option, for us, but a "command". Jesus told us to "Go into all the world and preach the gospel ..." so that is just what we do! And it is with your prayers and your continued support that we are able to do this!
Thank you for your help in carrying out the vision of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world!
Sincerely,
Rich & Jane Allcorn
RICH ALLCORN MINISTRIES
http://www.richallcorn.org
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