Encouragement

According to Merriam-Webster’s thesaurus, encouragement is defined as something that arouses action or activity.
During the course of our life we may feel the need to seek the approval of others in order to feel a sense of encouragement. But, what do you do when there is no one around and you are left staring at the mirror and seeing only yourself staring back? Approval addiction can become a hindrance in our lives and will create a stronghold. Seeking the approval of others will have you doing things that are against what we know is right, just so we can feel accepted by others.
Today I want you to look at the word En-cour-age-ment in a different way, we are going to take this same word and pull out the golden nugget that is already imbedded deep inside of us. In me there is courage, I have the courage to get up and face another day no matter what the unknown may be, regardless of who is standing by my side; God did not give me the spirit of fear but of power love and a sound mind. We will put this word in action and actively affirm
“IN ME THERE IS COURAGE”.

“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you He will not fail you or forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:6)

"But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work." (2 Chronicles 15:7)

"Moving Forward, New Era, New Beginning" (Philippians 3:13-14)

Kingdom Fellowship Christian Life Center Proudly Presents:

"Moving Forward, New Era, New Beginning"

The Fellowship Choir Live in Concert!!

with Special Guest: Minister Jonathan Dunn!!
(also releasing his newest cd, "Fresh Anointing")

Guest MC: Minister Jason Clayborn!!


The concert is FREE, so bring all your friends and family and have a blessed time.

Behind Enemy Lines

“The Art of War”, is a book that was written by, Sun Tzu back in the 6th Century this book is based on military strategy for warfare. One, of the most intriguing points of this book is to approach warfare as a matter of life or death, the author states, “that one or two things will happen when you are at war either you will have victory or defeat.” Sun Tzu also states, "we have to live by a moral law which is to be in complete accord of our ruler." Regardless of the warfare that we encounter on a daily basis we can not be dismayed by what we see, we have to follow our ruler even unto death. One of the greatest triumphs about being a Christian is that victory is promised by the Lord. No matter what you are faced with today there is a solution. So, if you find yourself in warfare spiritually, physically, mentally or financially and it feels that you are in the trenches with the enemy, know that your kinsman redeemer is fighting your battle and you will win!


2 Corinthians 10:3-6 (The Message)

The world is unprincipled. It's dog-eat-dog out there! The world doesn't fight fair. But we don't live or fight our battles that way—never have and never will. The tools of our trade aren't for marketing or manipulation, but they are for demolishing that entire massively corrupt culture. We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ. Our tools are ready at hand for clearing the ground of every obstruction and building lives of obedience into maturity.

Please join us October 16, 2009 at 8:00pm for an extraordinary service.
“Behind Enemy Lines”
Kingdom Fellowship Christian Life Center
“Holy Spirit Led, Not Tradition Bound”
4605 Poplar Level Road
Come expecting to be healed, delivered and set free!!

Get Back Up!

We fall down but we get up, for a saint is just a sinner who fell down and got up. These are the words from Donnie McClurkins song, "We Fall Down."

As christians in a systemic society, we have to overcome our emotions that cause us to stumble and change our perception on how we view:

Failure
Rejection
Guilt
Shame

The bible tells us, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."(Romans 12:2)

When we start to renew our mind with the word of God this is when the enemies plot becomes exposed; the bible tells us that the enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy; but Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10)

We have to ask ourselves why is it important to seek the approval of others?

In the book of Genesis when God created man he said it was Very good, so if when we were created God said we were Very good it was before man uttered a word, performed a deed or committed an act.

Look at your situation and circumstance and come back to God; every negative word that you have thought or that was spoken over you replace it with the word of God and become transformed. All your sins past, present and future have been forgiven.

And you who were dead in trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your flesh (your sensuality, your sinful carnal nature), [God] brought to life together with [Christ], having [freely] forgiven us all our transgressions,

Having cancelled and blotted out and wiped away the handwriting of the note (bond) with its legal decrees and demands which was in force and stood against us (hostile to us). This [note with its regulations, decrees, and demands] He set aside and cleared completely out of our way by nailing it to [His] cross. (Col. 2:13-14)


Beloved, no matter what you have done repent to the heavenly father and come back into his loving arms he is waiting for you.

What is ministry? "Mini Me"

The word ministry has a root word mini, according to Merriam Webster mini is defined as, something small of its kind; ministry is defined as, a person or thing through which something is accomplished.

So, that would lead us to believe that ministry is becoming small so something can be accomplished through you!

We do not lead a ministry or enter into a ministry so that we can be seen; we are to love our neighbors, love our brothers our sisters and not take advantage of what GOD is doing through you.

We have already learned that ministry means to be small so GOD can do something through you. Why are we trying to be seen like 1,2,3 lights, camera, action wooooh now its my time to shine; since I cant shine any place else I might as well shine here!!

Jesus didn’t walk around proclaiming I am the LORD the Son of GOD….he asked his disciples but whom say ye that I am, And Simon Peter said, Thou art the Christ, the son of the living GOD. And Jesus answered and said unto him blessed art thou Simon Barjona for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee but my father which is in heaven. Come back to meekness, humbleness, begin to become comfortable within your own self.

Once the cameras are shut off and the lights have been dimmed down when you are alone with you do you like what you have become?

GOD is calling us to come back!!

We have to come back to the place where it was just GOD and you no circus just a true devoted servant!!




II Corinthians 6:3-10

3 giving no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited,

4 but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

5 in beatings, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in hunger,

6 in purity, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,

7 in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left,

8 by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; regarded as deceivers and yet true;

9 as unknown yet well-known, as dying yet behold, we live; as punished yet not put to death,

10 as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing yet possessing all things.

Who do you put your trust in?

As individuals in today’s society we are putting so much trust in the latest fads from losing weight, get rich quick schemes and even ways to find our mates 101 places to find him/her.

How many of us truly trust God?

How many of us embrace the challenges, trials and tribulations that God has set before us?

Can we trust God when we can not trace him?

For today let’s trust in God with all our heart and mind, we must believe that he has already established our path.

We have to die to our flesh and allow God to put us through the process of being refined. So, that after we have been tried and tested we will come out as pure Gold.

Proverbs 3:5-7

5 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.

6 In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.

7 Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn [entirely] away from evil.

*Please join us Friday, September 18, 2009 for our “Dying to Live” service, starting at 8:00pm.

Life Development Center Presents..LIFEST '09

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LOCAL MINISTRY TAKES THEIR MISSION INTO THE COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST SUMMER FESTIVAL

June 27, 2009

(Louisville, KY) Kingdom Fellowship C.L.C and the Life Development Corporation present LiFest! ‘09. On Saturday, August 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kingdom Fellowship C.L.C. at 4605 Poplar Level Road. LiFest! ’09 will be filled with music, games, food, fellowship, and of course plenty of fun. The purpose of the community wide festival is to take our ministry outside the four walls of our worship center and reach out to those who may need our assistance but have preconceived notions about church and what goes on inside. So, we’re coming outside to tell the community that “iBelieve!”

The purpose for the LiFest! summer festival is designed to raise community awareness, and foster fellowship. Pastor Tim Findley Jr. and the members of Kingdom Fellowship are thinking outside the box to reach our youth and minister in a way that they can relate. We have invited some special guests who will participate throughout the day. LiFest! has a variety of genres. On that Saturday, you will be amazed by the talent the community has to offer. We are bringing them together in hopes to save a soul and/or renew faith during these tough economic times. Groups ranging from mime and dance to gospel rap groups will all be in attendance.

If you have any questions about LiFest! 09 and/or would like to be a vendor please call Min. Candace Strong at 502-265-3086 or log on to www.kingdomfellowshiplife.org for additional information. If you would like to setup an interview with Pastor Findley Jr. please call Sherlene Shanklin at 502-295-0435 or by email at sshanklin@vippcommunications.com.


Life Development Corporation
Our mission is to facilitate positive change in the Newburg area and the community at large in order to effectively enhance the quality of life and promote economic growth. In order to fulfill the mission a variety of people-centered programs must be implemented to foster the interest, support, and participation of the community.
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