Higher Purpose Ministries

People have had authentic experiences with God in many different places, even strange places. Perhaps no place is stranger than Jonah the Old Testament prophet. Yet, any place is a good place to meet God. Listen to his dramatic but true story and why it matters to you.

Learn why storms come, how most people react, and how to find God in the middle of any storm. Jonah and some frightened sailors discovered it and so can you.

What did Jesus say about His future return? Did He really prophecy that He would come again? This message will help clarify what He really said.

What did Jesus really say about the Kingdom? Will He really return someday and set up a Kingdom? He addresses this question in the parable in Luke 19:11-27.

Jonah was a Prodigal Prophet. He had hang-ups. But God used him in spite of his "issues" and helped him overcome them. If you need a fresh start, then Jonah's message will inspire and encourage you.

The Unique Birth of Christmas

Four Thoughts about the Unique Virgin Birth of Christ

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Luke 1:26-35

26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth,

27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”

29 But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was.

30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.

31 “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.

32 “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David;

33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.”

34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?”

35 The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.

The Unique Timing of Christmas

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A look at History to see that Jesus birth came at the perfect time for all mankind.

The Apostle Paul wrote in Galatians 4:4-5 that Jesus' birth came at the right time. 

4 But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law,

5 so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

 He was born "in the fullness of time." 

Jesus Came Just in Time for the World.  .  Because God is Concerned about this Whole World. 

 It was the Right Time Politically.  Augustus was on the throne of Rome.  The Pax Romana, the Roman Peace was in place which gave peace around the world.  Even though it was an enforced peace, it gave the opportunity for Christ to be born without conflict between Rome and Israel. It was the Right Time Economically.  People were in poverty.  Many were in slavery.  Jesus' family was poor also.  But the Roman Caesar decided he needed more money so he called for all of the Roman world to be taxed.  This is what brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. It was the Right Time Morally.  The world was at an all time moral low. It was the Right Time Spiritually.  Idolatry was around the world, however, in the Roman world most people had come to realize that the Roman gods and Greek gods were not real.  Yet people long for spiritual reason.  They long to know God.  Their was a pervasive feeling that a Messiah would arise.  It was the Right Time Prophetically.  Not only did people believe a Messiah would arise, the Old Testament prophets predicted the Jewish Messiah.  Isaiah predicted 700 years earlier that Jesus would be born of a virgin.  Daniel had precisely predicted that the Messiah would be presented to the nation of Israel and be "cut off" during the lifetime of Jesus. 

Jesus came at the right time in history, but also at the right time for individual people. 

Hope you will enjoy this and learn more about the #Uniqueness of #Christmas

Dr. Kelly Carr, Pastor, New Hope Community Church, 3849 FM 1827 McKinney, TX 75071

FB @NewHopeChurchMcKinney

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Christmas Series 2018  The Uniqueness of Christmas

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Part 1:  The Unique Attraction of Christmas  Luke 2:1-20

Now that we have passed the Thanksgiving milestone and Black Friday is a memory it is time to focus on the Uniqueness of Christmas.  What exactly is it that makes Christmas so different from the rest of the year and so unique among the holidays.  It seems that everyone recognizes it.  Children know something is very special different at Christmas time.  Senior adults know it.  Christians know it and so do unbelievers.  The music is different, the lights are different, the decorations are different, the atmosphere is different and even the people are different.  Join us as in celebrating the Uniqueness of Christmas!

There are many holidays at this time of year; Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Halloween, Veteran’s Day, Hanukkah, New Year, so what makes #Christmas #unique.  That is what we will be discussing.  Here’s a hint, it’s about Jesus.  Join us in celebrating the Uniqueness of Christmas!

December 2      The Unique Attraction of Christmas  Luke 2:1-20           

December 9      The Unique Timing of Christmas  Galatians 4:4-5

December 23    The Unique Birth of Christmas  Luke 1:26-35

Dr. Kelly Carr, Pastor, New Hope Community Church, 3849 FM 1827 McKinney, TX 75071

FB @NewHopeChurchMcKinney

Higher Purpose Living:  A Purpose Statement “to die for…”  Philippians 1:21-26. 

The People who receive the most satisfaction in life are those who realize their Higher Purpose in living and seek to fulfill it. 

What is the Purpose of Life?  The Apostle Paul’s Purpose Statement: Philippians 1:21 

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”

Paul was a passionate person.  Passion Comes from Purpose!  No Purpose = No Passion!  “To live is Christ.”  What does that mean?  This message discusses the Purpose that ignited the life of one of the most catalystic people who ever lived.

Dr. Kelly Carr is a Bible teacher, church planter and replanter, Life Coach, Church Growth Consultant, Author, Publisher, who lives in Princeton, Texas.  He is Pastor at New Hope Community Church in McKinney, Texas and President of Higher Purpose Ministries 501c3. 

Kelly Carr

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Higher Purpose Praying: Prayer that Changes People.  How can we pray and know that God will hear and answer our prayers?  When we pray the Will and Purposes of God.  Learn by seeing how the Apostle Paul prayed for people in Philippi.