Don't Miss Out!!! (Victory Worship Center) with Pastor Greg Proctor

CD#1625 “God’s Great Faithfulness and Our Response” 

March 24, 2024 - VWC 

Opening Thought:

As I was praying Sunday afternoon, the only word I got was “FAITHFULNESS”! After praying in the Spirit this is what came to my heart. We need to be reminded of just how faithful our God is to us everyday! But we too have from Him been given the measure of faith so we can properly respond to His faithfulness! Our God is the God of salvation and the God of all hope! We need to live with Bible hope in operation in our lives speaking by faith our salvation in and by His Word!

Text: Lamentations 3:21-26 (KJV)   This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.

Note V.23 “great is thy faithfulness” = 

*Read 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (KJV) Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

Note V.3 “But the Lord is faithful” = 

*Read Romans 10:8-13 (KJV) But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Note V.8 what's in your heart will get in your mouth! Remember back in the day when parents used to wash their kids' mouths out with soap? My grandmother Marine washed my dads mouth out with lye soap but it didn’t work because only the Lord Jesus Christ can wash the heart!

Close with Hebrews 10:22-23 (KJV) Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

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CD 1612 I.  "Faith Filled Feelings - Savior Sanctified Senses"

 (A Recovery of Joy) WEEK #9 - 84th day of the Year - Palm Sunday

 New Year's Theme - “REJOICE” - The joy of the Christian experience is the key theme running through this epistle. The words "joy" and "rejoice" are used 16 times in the epistle. Paul wrote Philippians at a time when he was suffering in prison (under house arrest), when he was weary and wondered if he might soon lose his life for Christ. And he wrote to people he loved. So his words to the Christians in Philippi were heavy but caring; sad but consoling; appreciative but bittersweet.

This Epistle of Philippians teaches that HUMILITY mixed with HOPE overcomes HARDSHIP and results in JOY (See Psalms 118:24 & Nehemiah 8:10)

Series Theme Verses:

*John 15:11 (KJV) These things have I spoken unto you, that my"joy"might remain in you, and that your "joy" might be full. 

*Philippians 4:4 (KJV)“REJOICE” in the Lord alway: and again I say,“REJOICE”. 

   From these verses we see that our source of “REJOICING” comes from the Word of God on the inside of the Believer! Today being Palm Sunday means we as Blood bought believers have so much to rejoice about, think on that as we continue in this series! With that being said, let’s go to chapter 3:1-8 of Paul’s letter to the Philippians! In this section of this Epistle we will see:

#1 DUPLICATION 

*READ Philippians 3:1 (KJV)  Finally, my brethren, “REJOICE” in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

Note “To write the same things to you” - Here by inspiration of the Holy Spirit the Apostle Paul is duplicating - repeating some truths they need to keep in mind! They need to know there will be “JOY” stealers at work all around you. Here on “Palm Sunday” let’s remind ourselves why we can “REJOICE” in the Lord! Turn to the prophet Zechariah (God Remembers) and see God’s Words through him 500 years before hand:

*Zechariah 9:9 (KJV)  “REJOICE” greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is “JUST”, and having “SALVATION”; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. 

Note V.9 “REJOICE” greatly” - Why? Well for us in the Lord’s church now we know just as Jesus came in the first advent, He is coming in the second advent:

“ behold, thy King cometh unto thee” - are you a part of Zion - the church? As a daughter - child of Jerusalem your life is founded on peace! Notice Jesus came to bring to us who believe:

“JUST” = to make right - to justify!

“SALVATION” = to be wide, open and free, by implication to be safe!

This prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, as recorded in all four Gospels (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19). The Lord Jesus didn’t come like they thought He would come, and it is no different today! Jesus came the first time lowly riding on a donkey but He is coming on a white sted in power and glory the second time!

#2 DECEITFUL DOCTRINE  

*READ Philippians 3:2-7 (KJV) Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. 4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcis

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CD#1624 Led to Lead - Becoming a Leader by Serving

Food 4 Thought:

Matthew Henry went to London, met a young lady of the nobility, who was also wealthy, and they fell in love. She went to ask her father if she could marry him and he said, "He's got no background, you don't know where he's come from." She said, "Yes, I know, but I know where he's going and I want to go with him." 

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First of all we must know all of God’s children are called to lead others forward to the Lord Jesus Christ! Stats tell us the average Christian Church in 2024 the male / female ratio is 39% male to 61% female! Praise the Lord for faithful Christian ladies in the Body of Christ! But men it's time to step up in God's call and anointing and be led to lead!

*TEXT Mark 10:42-45 (KJV)  But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. 43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: 44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. 45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. 

Here we see how Jesus felt about the role of true leadership came from an attitude of being a servant! Servanthood is not about position or skill. It’s about attitude. Leaders seek ways they can add value to others, and the primary way they do it is by serving them.

God’s view of leadership is servanthood. The way to become a leader is first to become a servant. So before we take the role of leadership we must learn how to serve. Our Lord and Savior gave us the perfect example of leading by serving! In the Gospel of Matthew alone look at where Jesus taught us to:

*Matthew 4:19 (KJV)  And he saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.

*Matthew 8:22 (KJV) But Jesus said unto him, Follow Me; and let the dead bury their dead.

*Matthew 9:9 (KJV)  And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow Me. And he arose, and followed him.

*Matthew 16:24 (KJV) Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and Follow Me.

*Matthew 19:21 (KJV) Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and Follow Me.

Here we have 5 different times and peoples that our Lord and Savior taught us to “Follow HIM”! Being a leader isn’t just about standing on stage and preaching a sermon to a room filled with people. You don’t have to lead worship or even stand in a spotlight. You don’t have to go to Bible school or  know all the right answers. All you have to do is follow Jesus.

Sermon Illustration:

At one time Andrew Carnegie was the wealthiest man in America. He came to America from his native Scotland when he was a small boy, did a variety of odd jobs, and eventually ended up as the largest steel manufacturer in the United States. At one time he had forty-three millionaires working for him. In those days a millionaire was a rare person; conservatively speaking, a million dollars in his day would be equivalent to at least twenty million dollars today.

A reporter asked Carnegie how he had hired forty-three millionaires. Carnegie responded that those men had not been millionaires when they started working for him but had become millionaires as a result.

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CD 1612 H.  "Faith Filled Feelings - Savior Sanctified Senses"

 (A Recovery of Joy) WEEK #8 - 77th day of the Year

 New Year's Theme - “REJOICE” - The joy of the Christian experience is the key theme running through this epistle. The words "joy" and "rejoice" are used 16 times in the epistle. Paul wrote Philippians at a time when he was suffering in prison (under house arrest), when he was weary and wondered if he might soon lose his life for Christ. And he wrote to people he loved. So his words to the Christians in Philippi were heavy but caring; sad but consoling; appreciative but bittersweet.

This Epistle of Philippians teaches that HUMILITY mixed with HOPE overcomes HARDSHIP and results in JOY (See Psalms 118:24 & Nehemiah 8:10)

Series Theme Verses:

*John 15:11 (KJV) These things have I spoken unto you, that my"joy"might remain in you, and that your "joy" might be full. 

*Philippians 4:4 (KJV)“REJOICE” in the Lord alway: and again I say,“REJOICE”. 

   From these verses we see that our source of “REJOICING” comes from the Word of God on the inside of the Believer! With that being said, let’s go to chapter 2:19-30 of Paul’s letter to the Philippians! In this section of this Epistle we will see 3 servants in action!  These 3 servants served the Savior and not self! Just as we have the God-Head - the Trinity at work in our lives we have a trinity of teamwork today in this passage. We will learn alot about first Timothy, a reminder about Paul himself and finally Epaphroditus:

#1 TIMOTHY 

*READ Philippians 2:19-23 (KJV) But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. 22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served WITH me in the gospel. 23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see (to see fully) how it will go with me.

Note V.20 “likeminded” #2473  (ee-sop’-soo-khos) equal in soul!

Note V.20 “naturally care” = genuinely take thought of!

“Timotheus” was so “likeminded” that Paul circumcised him at the start of his ministry with Paul (see Acts 16:1-3)! Notice Paul says that “Timotheus” served “WITH” him in the Gospel - he was NOT serving Paul but serving the Gospel! Paul said the thought (CARE) of the church was on his heart daily:

See 2 Corinthians 11:28 (KJV) Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.

See 1 Corinthians 4:16-17 (KJV)  Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.

“Timotheus”was faithful in keeping the truth Paul had taught fresh in their minds! The Apostle Paul called “Timotheus” a co-laborer with him (see Romans 16:21 ) and he trusted him when he had to go away (see Acts 17:13-14) Speaking of Paul, he is right in the center of these 2 servants who loved Jesus and loved His church:

#2 PAUL 

*READ Philippians 2:24 (KJV) But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.

Paul loved these saints at Philippi and they had loved and supported him (see Philippians 4:10-19).

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CD1623 Special Holy Spirit Message for the Moment

3/10/24 A.M.Service

As we were worshiping the Lord the Holy Spirit spoke this message into my spirit. If you're in a battle right now in your mind this is the Word of the Lord you have been looking for! Jesus Christ loves His sheep so very much and it is His hearts desire to minister healing to your situation right now!

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Week 7
CD 1612 G.  "Faith Filled Feelings - Savior Sanctified Senses" - A Recovery of Joy

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CD 1621 Acknowledging A-B-B-A’s Anointing

(March 3, 2024)

   I love how our Lord Jesus in the Gospels speaking Aramaic called God the Father: “A-B-B-A” to reveal their loving intimate relationship! In this message let’s dive deeper into the fact every believer has been anointed like Jesus by our Abba Father! Of course our Lord and Savior had the Holy Spirit without measure (see John 3:34). There has not been enough teaching on the different aspects or dimensions of God’s “anointing” that abides within each believer!

*Text: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 (KJV) Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 

Note “hath anointed us” #5548 (khree'-o) to smear or rub with oil, that is, (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service. Note “khree'-o” is the verb from which “Christos” is formed. In all other scriptures it is always of the Lord Jesus Christ, see the following for deeper study:

*Luke 4:18 (KJV)The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

*Acts 4:27 (KJV) For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

*Acts 10:38 (KJV) 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. 

*Hebrews 1:9 (KJV) Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

God “anointed” Jesus for purpose, you and I have purpose in  our Father! Now with that being said let’s look at 3 aspects of God’s “anointing” in the believer:

#1 Sons and Daughters “Anointing” 

See John 1:12 (KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 

See 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 (KJV) Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 

*Romans 8:14-16 (KJV)  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 

When we believe in our hearts and confess with our mouths Jesus Christ we are born-again and the “anointing” comes inside us to not just be a servant of God but a son and daughter of God! This “anointed” is not based on feelings, rather it abides within you continually:

*1 John 2:27 (KJV) But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

This “anointing” teaches you all things, including how to live abundantly with His saturation:

#2 Saturation (Living) “Anointing” 

The truth is each believer must be taught the “anointed” for Christ

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CD 1620 Christ’s Church

In My Place, In My Position = in His Promises

1. A FAMILY OF FAITH - Jesus referred to His disciples as His His brothers and sisters, indicating that the church should be a family of believers who love and support one another. See Matthew 12:48-50 
2. A servant community: Jesus modeled a life of service and taught His disciples to do the same. The church should be a community of servants, following Jesus' example of humility and selflessness. See Matthew 16:24
3. A place of transformation: Jesus came to transform lives, and the church should be a place where people are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. See Galatians 2:20-21
4. A light in the darkness: Jesus said that His followers are the "light of the world" (Matthew 5:14), and the church should be a beacon of hope and love in a dark and broken world

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 (A Recovery of Joy) WEEK #6

 New Year's Theme - “REJOICE” - The joy of the Christian experience is the key theme running through this epistle. The words "joy" and "rejoice" are used 16 times in the epistle. Paul wrote Philippians at a time when he was suffering in prison (under house arrest), when he was weary and wondered if he might soon lose his life for Christ. And he wrote to people he loved. So his words to the Christians in Philippi were heavy but caring; sad but consoling; appreciative but bittersweet.

This Epistle of Philippians teaches that HUMILITY mixed with HOPE overcomes HARDSHIP and results in JOY (See Psalms 118:24 & Nehemiah 8:10)

Series Theme Verses:

*John 15:11 (KJV) These things have I spoken unto you, that my"joy"might remain in you, and that your "joy" might be full. 

*Philippians 4:4 (KJV)“REJOICE” in the Lord alway: and again I say,“REJOICE”. 

   From these verses we see that our source of “REJOICING” comes from the Word of God on the inside of the Believer! With that being said, let’s go to chapter 2:3-11 of Paul’s letter to the Philippians and fill up with the Word (Remember what we said last week: Verses 2:1-4 constitute one long conditional sentence in Greek. These four verses are to “be of the same mind” and all that follows this instruction is the means for accomplishing that):

#1 ACTIONS (by LOVE) 

*READ Philippians 2:3 (KJV)  Let nothing be done through “STRIFE” or “VAINGLORY”; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 

Note “Let nothing be done” = everything we do is an “ACTION” that stems from our “ATTITUDES” based on our “ASCENSION” of ourselves in our Lord daily!

Note“STRIFE” #2052  (er-ith-i'-ah) = anything that stimulates anger - properly intrigue, that is, (by implication) faction: - contention (-ious), strife. (“STRIFE” is the 11th (judgment & disorder) work of the flesh - see Galatians 5:20 please)

Note “VAINGLORY” #2754 (kenodoxia) empty glorying, that is, self conceit.

Q. Ask yourself: “what is my motivation in what I am about to say or do”?

*1 Corinthians 16:14 (KJV)  Let all your things be done with charity (agape - love).

*1 Corinthians 14:1 (KJV)  Follow (to pursue) after charity (agape - love), and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 

*1 Peter 4:7-8 (KJV) But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

*1 John 4:19-21 (KJV) We love him, because he first loved us. 20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 21  And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 

Now let’s look at the second half of verse 3 and then verse 4 to better understand our “ATTITUDES”:

#2 ATTITUDES (by LOVE) 

*REREAD Philippians 2:3-4 (KJV)  Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Note “lowliness of mind” #5012 (tap-i-nof-ros-oo'-nay) humiliation of mind, that is, modesty.

Look at the “ATTITUDE” of the Apostle Paul:

I am the least of the apostles

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