Last night was such a great service. The coolest thing to me was the fact that there is yet another ministry that yasm has infested! I love to see all of you involved in so many ways! PTL!
This is yet just another sign of God's blessing on our ministry. If you are struggling
in any way I want to encourage you to check RU out. It is not just for the drug addict or the drunk, it is for anyone who needs a good discipleship program. I think that may include a few of us!
I hope you all have a wonderful day, I love you and am praying for you all! Peace.
If RU has been a blessing in some way to you LEAVE A COMMENT so we can PTL with you!
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
yasm fast
yesterdays fast was amazing! we had wonderful turnout! I am so thankful to be a part of a community of believers who want to see God do something great!
We have not even scratched the surface in what God has in store for yasm corporately, but more important for each one of us individually!
I want to encourage every on of you today, to read, to pray and to walk with and like Christ. Remember that LOVE WINS and the DEVIL is a PUNK!
We have not even scratched the surface in what God has in store for yasm corporately, but more important for each one of us individually!
I want to encourage every on of you today, to read, to pray and to walk with and like Christ. Remember that LOVE WINS and the DEVIL is a PUNK!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Yasm music yesterday was off the hook!!!
God is so Good.....Just want to say WORD to Chevy for singing yesterday! unreal man!
also Justin and Ashley, worship yesterday was the best that I can remember. Thank you for your faithfulness week after week.
Wes and Becca (and Miss Leslie) Song in Church last night was great!!!
Also all of you in the choir, it is a blessing and encouraging to see Yasm stepping up and taking the lead! I think i even saw Jenna in the choir loft yesterday! :)
Give it up for em, and praise the LORD. It is marvelous in His eyes.
also Justin and Ashley, worship yesterday was the best that I can remember. Thank you for your faithfulness week after week.
Wes and Becca (and Miss Leslie) Song in Church last night was great!!!
Also all of you in the choir, it is a blessing and encouraging to see Yasm stepping up and taking the lead! I think i even saw Jenna in the choir loft yesterday! :)
Give it up for em, and praise the LORD. It is marvelous in His eyes.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Accountability
accountability is to be:
1. sacred - not a game of tag but something that is put in place for the purpose of edification and growth.
2. selective - should only be practiced with the partner that God has chosen specifically for you.
3. secret - should be done in private.
1. sacred - not a game of tag but something that is put in place for the purpose of edification and growth.
2. selective - should only be practiced with the partner that God has chosen specifically for you.
3. secret - should be done in private.
Friday, June 22, 2007
On Fire Devotion Week 2 Day 5: Talk
Great men talk about ideas...
Good men talk about things, the weather ect...
Bad men talk about people, others...
What do you talk about?
Good men talk about things, the weather ect...
Bad men talk about people, others...
What do you talk about?
Thursday, June 21, 2007
On Fire Devotion week 2 Day 4: Worthless
Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
What has God done for you to let you know how much you are worth to Him? What
What has God done for you to let you know how much you are worth to Him? What
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
On Fire Devotion Week 2 Day 3: Silence is Power
Mark 15:3 And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.
Am I Christ-like? When people mock me how do I react. When people fling verbal swords at me, how do I take it...what do I say? Do I fight back? Do I raise my voice and make known how insecure I really am? Do I hit the brakes a little harder to send a message? Do I give a look of hate? Am I Christlike? He answered nothing! Silence is the ultimate symbol of power. Don't give in.....the devil is a punk.
Am I Christ-like? When people mock me how do I react. When people fling verbal swords at me, how do I take it...what do I say? Do I fight back? Do I raise my voice and make known how insecure I really am? Do I hit the brakes a little harder to send a message? Do I give a look of hate? Am I Christlike? He answered nothing! Silence is the ultimate symbol of power. Don't give in.....the devil is a punk.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Next Yasm Fast
The next yasm fast will begin next Monday @ 6:30pm and end Tues @ 6:30pm at the church. We will meet (on TUES) in the auditorium balcony where we sit for a time of testimony and prayer. Then all who can will make a few visits and then proceed to chick fila for a yasm family dinner.
The purpose of this fast is for yasms continual blessing and growth through the summer. Not just numerically but spiritually, individually and personally. The other purpose is that God will open the door for our Orphan ministry. God bless you, I hope you will join us. Peace. Jake
The purpose of this fast is for yasms continual blessing and growth through the summer. Not just numerically but spiritually, individually and personally. The other purpose is that God will open the door for our Orphan ministry. God bless you, I hope you will join us. Peace. Jake
On Fire Devotion Week 2 Day 2: YOUR WEAK
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
What is your biggest weakness? when do you find yourself struggling with this? Ask God to give you strength to overcome it next time you are tempted to do it! Remember the Devil is a punk! Gods strength can be made perfect in your weakness!
What is your biggest weakness? when do you find yourself struggling with this? Ask God to give you strength to overcome it next time you are tempted to do it! Remember the Devil is a punk! Gods strength can be made perfect in your weakness!
Monday, June 18, 2007
On Fire Devotion Week 2 Day 1: Earthquakes
Psalms 46:1-3 <> God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
As we go through this day, earthquakes will rumble, winds will blow, lightening will strike! Remember: God is walking with you!
Did you walk with Him today?
As we go through this day, earthquakes will rumble, winds will blow, lightening will strike! Remember: God is walking with you!
Did you walk with Him today?
Friday, June 15, 2007
On Fire Devotion Day 5: Do you Know that Voice
John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
When He speaks do you hear Him? Do you obey? Do you follow?
Do you know His voice?
When He speaks do you hear Him? Do you obey? Do you follow?
Do you know His voice?
Thursday, June 14, 2007
From Alex on the Road to yasm
Hey Jake, and YASM
Just wanted to let you know that satan is AT work, but WILL NOT win. first couple days in kentucky, i drove down to nashville tenessee and got trapped there for 12 hours trying to get the bus fixed for tour. The night before we left we slept in the church on pews, that was uncomfortable so i couldnt sleep haha. so i pulled an all nighter and enjoyed a nice 16 hour bus ride to florida. first night in florida we had 11 commit their life to Christ. this week is about to be finished, we leave tomorrow for virginia around 12noon. this week results i believe has been around 50 saved all together and we still have tonight to go. Satan has really been trying to get ahold of our attitudes but thankfully we have a strong united, staff who realizes the importance of prayer and fasting. we do a fast together once a week, some have gone all week just fasting over the strength needed to conquer the struggles their facing right now. its so awesome. things are going greatk continue to pray for us...only 7 more weeks left.
God Bless!!
Just wanted to let you know that satan is AT work, but WILL NOT win. first couple days in kentucky, i drove down to nashville tenessee and got trapped there for 12 hours trying to get the bus fixed for tour. The night before we left we slept in the church on pews, that was uncomfortable so i couldnt sleep haha. so i pulled an all nighter and enjoyed a nice 16 hour bus ride to florida. first night in florida we had 11 commit their life to Christ. this week is about to be finished, we leave tomorrow for virginia around 12noon. this week results i believe has been around 50 saved all together and we still have tonight to go. Satan has really been trying to get ahold of our attitudes but thankfully we have a strong united, staff who realizes the importance of prayer and fasting. we do a fast together once a week, some have gone all week just fasting over the strength needed to conquer the struggles their facing right now. its so awesome. things are going greatk continue to pray for us...only 7 more weeks left.
God Bless!!
On Fire Devotion Day 4: Does it Burn
Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.
Does God's Word burn inside of you? Do you talk about it? Do you share it? Are you on fire? I love what Jonathan Wesely said: "Lord, light me on fire so others can come and watch me burn!"
His word is alive! His word is Powerful! His word is life changing! It has the answers! Does it burn inside of you? HAVE YOU READ IT TODAY?
Does God's Word burn inside of you? Do you talk about it? Do you share it? Are you on fire? I love what Jonathan Wesely said: "Lord, light me on fire so others can come and watch me burn!"
His word is alive! His word is Powerful! His word is life changing! It has the answers! Does it burn inside of you? HAVE YOU READ IT TODAY?
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
On Fire Devotion Day 3: Like a Rock
Luke 6:47-48 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
What kind of foundation do you have?
If your foundation is weak, it will eventually crack and the structure will crumble! In our lives if we do not dig deep and create a strong foundation, we will crumble! Emotionally, Spiritually, and Relationally.
To have a strong foundation we must have the correct ingredients and they must be mixed the right way! 1. We must have the WORD of GOD. (did you read today?) 2. We must have a relationship with God. (did you pray today?) 3. We must have fellowship with God's people (are you going to church today?) 4. We must tell others about His saving grace. (have you told anyone today?)
Just a couple of things that will help us stand through the storms of life!
What kind of foundation do you have?
If your foundation is weak, it will eventually crack and the structure will crumble! In our lives if we do not dig deep and create a strong foundation, we will crumble! Emotionally, Spiritually, and Relationally.
To have a strong foundation we must have the correct ingredients and they must be mixed the right way! 1. We must have the WORD of GOD. (did you read today?) 2. We must have a relationship with God. (did you pray today?) 3. We must have fellowship with God's people (are you going to church today?) 4. We must tell others about His saving grace. (have you told anyone today?)
Just a couple of things that will help us stand through the storms of life!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
On Fire Devotion Day 2 : Who's the Boss
Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
Who's the boss? Who determines what you are going to do today? Who determines how you will live today? Who is it that decides what decisions you make today?
What is it that you will ponder or think about most today? Whoever or Whatever it is, is your boss!
Matthew 6:32-34 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Who's the boss? Who determines what you are going to do today? Who determines how you will live today? Who is it that decides what decisions you make today?
What is it that you will ponder or think about most today? Whoever or Whatever it is, is your boss!
Matthew 6:32-34 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Monday, June 11, 2007
On Fire Devotion Day 1: Watering and Hydrating your Soul
Psalms 63:1 (A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.) O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
Have you ever been thirsty? Really seriously thirsty? To the point where your throat is so dry and swollen you are not sure if you could swallow?
Last year i planted some flowers down by the end of the road at the church. These flowers were beautiful when first planted. But, there was one problem. There was no water close enough to them to water them. Guess what happened? You got it....they died.
The Bible in our lives is our water. If we do not quench our thirst with it. If we do not water our lives with it. Guess what will happen? We to will die. It is essential for our spiritual growth. It is a necessity. We cannot make it without it. We will not grow. And, if we are not growing, we are dying!
Every morning I take time to water the flowers. Because, I want them to make it! I want them to live, to survive and to have and abundant life. We need to be watering our lives with the WORD OF GOD on the daily basis. This will ensure growth and life. Have you watered your life today?
Have you ever been thirsty? Really seriously thirsty? To the point where your throat is so dry and swollen you are not sure if you could swallow?
Last year i planted some flowers down by the end of the road at the church. These flowers were beautiful when first planted. But, there was one problem. There was no water close enough to them to water them. Guess what happened? You got it....they died.
The Bible in our lives is our water. If we do not quench our thirst with it. If we do not water our lives with it. Guess what will happen? We to will die. It is essential for our spiritual growth. It is a necessity. We cannot make it without it. We will not grow. And, if we are not growing, we are dying!
Every morning I take time to water the flowers. Because, I want them to make it! I want them to live, to survive and to have and abundant life. We need to be watering our lives with the WORD OF GOD on the daily basis. This will ensure growth and life. Have you watered your life today?
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
NEW SERIES THIS SUNDAY
we are starting a new series this Sunday. IGNITE...refining and purifying your faith. What does it really mean to be Holy? When is the last time you have heard from God? What do you do when you are in the fire? Do you have strong convictions? All studies and questions we will be looking at during this series.
Also starting next Monday check the blog. I will be posting a DAILY DEVOTION that will go with the coming weeks lesson.
If you want to read ahead for this Sunday read Genesis 6-8. I love you guys and I am praying for you. I hope you will read ahead. - Jake
Also starting next Monday check the blog. I will be posting a DAILY DEVOTION that will go with the coming weeks lesson.
If you want to read ahead for this Sunday read Genesis 6-8. I love you guys and I am praying for you. I hope you will read ahead. - Jake
Friday, June 1, 2007
Email From Paul Gabler in Florida to us....
Jake,
Here are some thoughts I had Wed night, I kinda wanted to share them with the class. If you feel it is worthy could you post it?
Paul
I was visiting another church Wednesday (only cause I couldn't be with you all). The pastor spoke on not only the bible based church but also the fellowship based church.
The scripture used was Acts 2:41-42 which interestingly enough was our daily Bible verse for that day.
41Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
They took turns going around giving praises to God and saying what He has done in their lives. People spoke of all sorts of things but people kept keying on how supportive and caring a church(actually a family) should be.
I am thankful to God for sending me to and giving me a church family that does care and has love for each other. Being there and hearing them speak just reminded me of how great God is and how blessed we are to have each other, I believe we should not forget that... but that we should realize that not everyone, not even all born again Christians have that.
Being away just a short time has made me think of what it would be like to not have the YASM Fellowship. I would challenge each of you to think of what it would be like if you didn't have YASM. And with that thought... reach out to others to share the gifts God has given us with others.
There are so many ways to share Gods love...
Here are some thoughts I had Wed night, I kinda wanted to share them with the class. If you feel it is worthy could you post it?
Paul
I was visiting another church Wednesday (only cause I couldn't be with you all). The pastor spoke on not only the bible based church but also the fellowship based church.
The scripture used was Acts 2:41-42 which interestingly enough was our daily Bible verse for that day.
41Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
They took turns going around giving praises to God and saying what He has done in their lives. People spoke of all sorts of things but people kept keying on how supportive and caring a church(actually a family) should be.
I am thankful to God for sending me to and giving me a church family that does care and has love for each other. Being there and hearing them speak just reminded me of how great God is and how blessed we are to have each other, I believe we should not forget that... but that we should realize that not everyone, not even all born again Christians have that.
Being away just a short time has made me think of what it would be like to not have the YASM Fellowship. I would challenge each of you to think of what it would be like if you didn't have YASM. And with that thought... reach out to others to share the gifts God has given us with others.
There are so many ways to share Gods love...
First Yasm community fast a success
It seems like every decision we make together God blesses. Who would have ever thought 2 years ago when yasm started, that some day on a random Thursday night we would have over 20 people fasting together and praying together. We even had one visitor join us!!! God is awesome. Praise the Lord. Great things He hath done. Guess what???? He has allot more in store for us. Thought for today: GOD WANTS TO BLESS YASM A WHOLE LOT MORE THAN YASM WANTS TO BE BLESSED!
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