Prosperity is often misunderstood and for that reason many speak and preach against it. Today I want to prove to you that it is God's will for His children.

Prosperity - God given success; Hebrew word "Shalom" which includes safety, security, peace, health, without lack, tangible success or wealth and overall well being.

My assignment is to show you how to be your very best and have the very best because you position yourself to prosper.

If you accepted the Lord Jesus and are walking according to His principles and precepts, you should be one of the most powerful people on the planet. To be a Christian and to walk in an ongoing state of weakness is not biblical. A weak Christian is an oxymoron, the two words don't go together.

Many fail to realize the power of genuine praise. It is seen as something that we do at church on Sundays and Wednesdays, but never fully utilized as the weapon of warfare that it really is meant to be. I want to challenge each of you to take your praise to the next dimension and see how God uses it for your good.

Many talk about wanting to go higher in the Lord, but the question is... are we serious enough to do what it takes to get you to that next dimension? It's not enough to say you want it, but requires a conscious effort and that's what we'll be talking about for the next few weeks... taking it higher!!!

The life of the born again Believer is meant to be positive, progressive, powerful and purposeful. After truly receiving Jesus Christ and understanding the power and purpose of the message of the Gospel, we should be moved to do greater works. Paul's life has truly been changed by the Gospel and he has been moved to commit his life to sharing it with all whom he encountered.

My question to you is... what's moving you???

The world says problems are just a part of life and something that you just have to deal with. I serve notice that starting today; you don't ever have another problem in your life. You have to make a choice - Problems (things that work on you) or Projects (things that you work on).

Today I want to show you how the Lord used Saul's problem to position David for greater projects and propelled him to his destiny.

When I was a little boy, my mother made it clea that folk don't have to do anything for you and when they do, be sure to say thank you. I've made that a practice throughout my life and that's why everyday, no matter how I feel or how things look, I get up thanking the Lord, I realize that He's really better to me than I deserve and when I consider where I would be without Him, I truly thank Him.

As we enter this season, if we're going to experience the fullness of God's glory and tap into the outrageous opportunities that await us, we must have a true attitude of grattitude. We cannot afford to focus on situations and circumstances that are not ideal, but must focus on what Jesus has already done. I want to make this personal and challenge you to consider what the Lord has done just for you!!!

Names were very important, during the time when scripture was written. Parents carefully selected them and were sometimes led of God as far as what a child should be named. Such was the case with Jesus Christ, our Lord and I want to share with you about that name Jesus!!!

Society is filled with people who feel the need to impress those around them and many do so by pretending to be someone that they're not. Faking and fronting is a way of life for many. That spirit has even crept into the church as many are talking a good game, but are not really living the life.

My assignment is to help those who ain't about that life, to repent and to be about it before it's too late.

Do you remember- When Jesus truly came into your heart? ; The change that came over you? ; The joy and excitement of talking with the Lord in prayer, studying His word, and sharing your faith with others? Sadly for many of us, it's a distant memory and the things of God have been overshadowed by the issues of life.

Jacob's life shows us that when we drift away from God that He is ready, willing and able to take us back to those glory days.