05.31.13
Posted in Encouragement, Encouraging Christian Resources, Encouraging Poems, Encouraging Sermons at 7:05 pm by Administrator
We Are Not Immune
by
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
There is a lie
That needs to die
That says God’s children are immune
From tragedy, heartbreak and despair
Disaster and misfortune.
There is a lie
That needs to die
That says that believers are above Devastation
But just ask Job, ask Jeremiah, ask David, ask me
Wait!
Ask Jesus who said, “In the world ye shall have Tribulation”
Oh no, we Christians are not immune
From life’s dangerous and sometimes cruel sea
But we are on a ship whose captain is the Lord
And He can handle
Any emergency.
Psalm 34:17 “Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.”
Be Encouraged,
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
Related Christian Resources by Evangelist Scott:
If You Are Going Through Hard Times
The Truth About Your Healing
Related Sermons by Evangelist Scott:
“A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback”
“Hallelujah Anyhow”
“You Can Make It If You Can Take It”
Additional Christian Resources:
Our Daily Bread:Cape Tribulation
Where Is God When It Hurts? by Philip Yancey
When Life Falls Apart by Warren Wiersbe
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10.27.12
Posted in Encouraging Christian Resources, Encouraging Poems at 10:38 pm by Administrator
by Evangelist Manuel Scott Jr.
May I have an abortion please
I have a date tonight at Nine
Make it quick, make it snappy
Let’s not fool around
I must be right on time.
May I have an abortion please
My nail must be done by Eight
Come Doctor, or whoever you are
I mustn’t be late.
May I have an abortion please
My dress is due at Six
It’s vitally important I’m home by then
In case something needs to be fixed.
May I have an abortion please
I must get to the bank by Five
Now Doctor, or whoever you say you are
I know money isn’t everything
For I’d give a million dollars
Just to be alive.
“Thou shalt not kill.” Exodus 20:13
Be Encouraged,
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
(Poem from Evangelist Scott’s Turning On The Power poem booklet)
Related Sermons by Evangelist Scott:
- But Is The Price Too High?
- Be Careful What You Put In Your System
- Before You Stumble Again
Additional Christian Resources:
Christian Singles And The Need To Make A Lane Change by Evangelist Scott
Christian Believers And The Lord Question by Evangelist Scott
What Does God Say About It?, 2nd edition by J. G. McCann, Sr. (Tselane Publishing, 2008)
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07.06.12
Posted in Encouragement, Encouraging Christian Resources, Encouraging Poems, Encouraging Sermons at 9:30 pm by Administrator
by Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
We must all concede that the flesh is a snare
And this cross we must daily bear
But in spite of this fact the Word still teaches
That a line
Must be drawn
Somewhere.
Temptation is powerful, compelling and strong
The smell of Sin is sweet like perfumed air
The pull of lust is like a magnet
But Pilgrim
A line
Must be drawn
Somewhere.
It is folly to believe and an illusion to maintain
That your strength, against Satan’s, can compare
For the Devil, about you, is far too wise
Be sober!
A line
Must be drawn
Somewhere.
There are those who say that permissiveness is the way
That one should boldly take up Life’s dare
But upon examining their horrid mess
You would see
That a line
Must be drawn
Somewhere.
And so, Dear Ones, I am even more convinced
Regarding these things I’ve tried to share
That if Sanity is to live and Decency survive
There must be
There has to be
A line
Drawn
Somewhere.
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
I Corinthians 14:40
Poem taken from Evangelist Scott’s Turning On The Power: Poetry Of Life And The Spirit booklet
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” II Timothy 3:16
Be Encouraged,
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
Related Sermons by Evangelist Scott:
- “Before You Stumble Again”
- “But Is The Price Too High?”
- “Be Careful Of What You Put In Your System”
- “A Fig Leaf Situation”
Related Christian Resources by Evangelist Scott:
- What’s Up?: A Biblical Statement On Earrings, Tattoos, Living On The Down Low And Gangsta Rap Music lecture
- Young People: The Choice Is Yours lecture
- Let’s Not Go There lecture
- Decision Card
Additional Christian Resources:
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06.19.12
Posted in Encouragement, Encouraging Christian Resources, Encouraging Poems, Encouraging Sermons at 4:05 pm by Administrator
My brothers and sisters, we joyfully celebrate “Juneteenth.” Juneteenth marks the day, June 19th 1865, when African-American slaves in Galveston, Texas first learned that the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863 had declared them free.
Make no mistake about it, no human beings can celebrate like an oppressed people who have been set free!
Sometime ago, I preached a sermon entitled, After The Benediction. In that message, I maintained that the real work of the Church takes place after church is over, after the benediction.
Consequently, when the Juneteenth celebrations are over, when all of the prayers, and all of the speeches, and all of the commendations have been given, the real work in our community begins after the benediction.
After the benediction, the hungry need to be fed. After the benediction, the naked need to be clothed and the homeless need to be housed. After the benediction, the unemployed need to be put to work, children need to be cared for, the sick need to be visited, the elderly need to be assured. The hoodlum, the gang-banger, the drug addict, the convict, the pimp, the prostitute, the pervert, the child molester need to be shown that there’s a better way. After the benediction.
The saintly Mahatma Gandhi said, “You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
My friend, we must work for the betterment of our community after today is over. After the benediction.
You can find out about volunteer opportunities in your community at www.serve.gov.
After The Benediction
I’ve often wondered how the world would be
If more Christians came to the decision
That they would let their light truly shine
After the benediction.
I’ve often mused in the mirror of my mind
How this society would be in better condition
If people of the Cross would stop fighting one another
And come together
After the benediction.
Before the benediction it’s easy to hide
It’s so easy to play the game
Before the benediction emotions run high
But sadly, everyone
Leaves the same.
But after the benediction, Ah! there’s the test
Of whether the Word has begun to walk
Of whether our motives and principles are real
Or if they’ve been drowned in the sea of hypocritical talk.
And so, my friends, as I journey on
I pray that you are not locked into tradition
For singing and praying and shouting are fine
But what God needs most
Are soldiers marching
After
The benediction.
Be encouraged,
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
Related Blog Posts:
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr
Related Christian Resources by Evangelist Scott:
- The Quotable Manuel Scott Sr: Words From A Gospel Genius book
- Yes, God Can! (Prophetic Reflections On The Election Of Barack Obama) lecture
- When Sunday Is Not Enough (A Lecture To Help You With Your Commitment) lecture
- “After The Benediction” sermon on CD and DVD
Additional Christian Resources:
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06.16.12
Posted in Encouragement, Encouraging Christian Resources, Encouraging Poems at 9:29 pm by Administrator
by Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
Children are screaming even in their sleep
We all need to hear even for our own sakes
An entire generation, a child, all lost in unconscious pain
What a difference a Daddy makes!
Gangs of youth terrorize the land
Hunting for a voice, a hand, a smile to alleviate
The trauma of a father who never was there
Oh! What a difference a Daddy makes!
Girls and young women slither in lust
Using their bodies, their fantasies, to communicate
That they’re lost little lambs looking for a kind Shepherd
Jesus! What a difference a Daddy makes!
Executives and teachers, athletes and movie stars
Nursing old wounds too deep to articulate
An outburst here, a neurosis there, quietly sobbing
My God! What a difference a Daddy makes!
For a father, to a child, is a virtual god
A giant Teddy Bear of affection guarding the gate
But when his presence is not felt, the child slowly, ever so slowly, begins to evaporate
Mercy! What a difference a Daddy makes!
And so, dear friend, while the past has already taken place
I say to you, look up! For I’ve found a Father who can handle your case
He’s the Father of Mercy, Compassion, Love and Care
Seek Him. Trust Him. Obey Him.
And you will gladly declare
What a difference a Daddy makes!
“Fatherhood is responsibility. . .a lot of love and the friendship of a parent and child.” Denzel Washington
(Poem taken from Evangelist Scott’s lecture, What A Difference A Daddy Makes!)
Happy Father’s Day to all of our wonderful fathers, acting fathers and godfathers!
Be encouraged,
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
Related Blog Posts:
What Have We Been Teaching Our Children?
Encouraging Poem For Single Mothers
Related Christian Resources by Evangelist Scott:
“Train Up A Child” lecture
“The Plight Of The Black Man In The 21st Century” lecture
“Christian Men Under Construction” lecture
Additional Christian Resources On Fatherhood:
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06.11.12
Posted in Encouragement, Encouraging Bible Verses, Encouraging Christian Resources, Encouraging Poems at 2:05 am by Administrator
by Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
Is this what we’ve been teaching our children
How to lie, to cheat, to steal
How to scheme, undermine and connive
How to satisfy, without scrupples,
Their own selfish wills?
Is this what we’ve been teaching our children
That Justice and Fair Play are dead
That Kindness expired with Jesus
And Greed, the new god, reigns instead?
Is this what we’ve been teaching our children
How to scoff at restrictions and rules
How to worship TV, videos and rock stars
How to think it’s cute to be nasty and cruel?
Is this what we’ve been teaching our children
That Deception is better than Truth
That Appearance is better than Substance
And that it’s fashionable to be uncouth?
But I hear you asking, Dear Parents
When did we teach our children such things?
And my response must simply be:
By the witness of our lifestyles
And all the hypocrisy it brings.
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
(Poem from Evangelist Scott’s Turning On The Power: Poetry Of Life and The Spirit booklet)
Be Encouraged,
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
Related Christian Resources by Evangelist Scott:
Train Up A Child lecture
What A Difference A Daddy Makes! lecture
The Need And Importance Of Family Prayer lecture
Related Blog Posts:
“Encouraging Poem For Single Mothers”
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05.13.12
Posted in Encouragement, Encouraging Christian Resources, Encouraging Poems, Encouraging Sermons at 1:10 am by Administrator
My Dearest Single Mother
by
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
My Dearest Single Mother,
God has a plan for you
Stay strong, stay focused, stay prayerful
For He will surely see you all the way through.
Though your burdens may be heavy
And your nights may be oh so long
Look up my Sister, for there’s a brighter day
And He will gently guide you along.
When it seems like you’re not appreciated
When it seems as if no one really cares
Just remember the very tears you shed
God will take them, and wipe them, and change them
Into butterfly wings
That will soar
And flutter
All through the air.
My Dearest Single Sister,
Relief is on the way
Relief from stress and strain
Relief from problems and pain
Relief from shackles and chains
For God has just sent some angels
And charged them to lift all your cares away.
My Dearest Single Mother
Remember that the Father is a parent like you
For He shares your hurts and hopes for your children
To Him, continue to pray, for He knows exactly what to do.
My Precious Sister of Heaven,
Let this thought caress you like none other
The Father deems you priceless, wonderful, and oh so special
My Dearest, Dearest, Single Mother.
(Poem from Just A Hug:10 Poems For Christian Sisters To Think About)
“Casting all your cares upon Him; for He careth for you.” I Peter 5:7
Happy Mother’s Day!
Be encouraged,
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
Related Blog Posts:
All Things Work Together For Good
Three Ways God Answers Our Prayers
Choose To Focus On The Positive
Related Sermons by Evangelist Scott:
Always, Always
You Can Make It If You Can Take It
Jesus Still Makes House Calls
Additional Resources For Christian Parents:
Train Up A Child lecture by Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
Single Parenting That Works by Dr. Kevin Leman
Help! I’m Raising My Children Alone by Bishop T.D. Jakes
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04.21.12
Posted in Encouraging Poems at 9:41 pm by Administrator
Little Bee, little bee
Why did you sting me
While I was singing my song?
I too love gardens, flowers and air
Let’s try to get along.
Little Bee, little bee
Has it occurred to thee
Your Father and my Father are one
For to both He has given us to share
The earth, the rose, the sky, the sun.
Little Bee, little bee
Let’s make a deal
A deal that’s right and not wrong
You keep on humming and buzzing and flying
And I’ll sing
Another song.
(A poem from Turning On The Power: Poetry Of Life And The Spirit by Manuel Scott, Jr.)
“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
Psalm 24:1
Related Posts:
Rain: An Encouraging Poem
I Choose The Sunshine
Be encouraged,
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
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04.18.12
Posted in Encouraging Bible Verses, Encouraging Poems at 2:13 pm by Administrator
I love the rain, the sound it makes
Heaven’s tears
That shower the earth with laughter
For grass smiles greener, flowers smile brighter
The air
Explodes
So fresh and pure
Thereafter.
I love the rain because it wistfully contains
Reminders that nature remembers
That liquid drops kissing the ground
Is a timeless ballet
Of Grace and splendor.
I love the rain
The dripping
Drizzling
Drenching rain
Whose prophecy foretells of the truth
That before it pours and after it settles
The soul, once dry,
Is sweetly
Renewed.
I love the rain perhaps best of all
Becausw it signals the coming of the Sun
Unfolding
with such brightness
Such brilliance and warmth
Until again
You wish
For
The rain to come.
“For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not hither, but watereth the earth and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” Isaiah 55:10-11
(Rain is a poem from Turning On The Power: Poetry Of Life And The Spirit by Manuel Scott, Jr.)
Be encouraged,
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
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04.06.12
Posted in Encouraging Bible Verses, Encouraging Poems at 1:16 pm by Administrator
Shimmering In The Noon-Day Sun
by
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
I saw a cross today
Hanging from the neck of a saint
It was shimmering in the noon-day sun
Quite a sight when you consider the taint.
The taint?
Yes, the taint that that cross
And all crosses have
That misrepresent the truth
By making the cross a thing of prettiness
Instead
Of a reminder
Of what God had to do
For
Your sins and my sins and all sins
He sacrificed His Holy One
His blood, His guts, were spilled
Shimmering
In the noon-day sun.
“And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.” John 19:17-18
Excerpt from Turning On The Power (Poetry Of Life And The Spirit) by Manuel Scott, Jr.
Be encouraged,
Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr.
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