Gospel Light Minute X with Daniel Whyte III

An Urgent Prayer Request or When God Has to Get Your Attention

Sunday Evening Evangelistic Message #92 TEXT: Genesis 18:16-33 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to negotiate with God? In the ancient middle east, when a man went to a merchant to buy something that he wanted, such as a horse, or some tools, he did not go to the merchant expecting a price tag on the item he wanted to buy. Instead, he would ask the merchant for his price, which normally would be very high, and then, the buyer would say he was only willing to pay a price that was very low. At that point, the merchant would lower his price little by little, and the buyer would raise his price little by little until they finally agreed on a price fixed somewhere in the middle. This process called "negotiation" or "bargaining" or "haggling" still happens today. God has blessed me in my young life to give four cars away. However, one time I tried to sell a car and I asked for my high price, and he told me that he did not want to hurt my feelings. So I knew that I was not a good negotiator. Our passage today tells us about a man named Abraham who carried on a similar process with God. However, Abraham was negotiating with God for something far more valuable than any material product. He was negotiating with God for human souls if you will. The Bible tells us that Abraham was sitting in front of his tent on a hot day when three "men" came to him. We know from Scripture that two of these "men" were actually angels. However the Bible tells us that the third man was "the Lord." Many Bible scholars believe that "the Lord" who appeared to Abraham was actually a Christophany, which is a pre-incarnation appearance of Jesus Christ. This simply means that Jesus Christ appeared to Abraham in physical form way back in the Old Testament before he entered the world as a baby in a manger in Bethlehem. As was customary in the Middle East during that time, Abraham fed his guests and allowed them to rest at his tent before they went on their way. It is very likely that Abraham knew who the Lord was because He had appeared to him twice before. After eating and resting, the the Lord and the angels prepare to continue on their way to Sodom and Gomorrah. What happens next shows us three very important attributes of God. + Plus listen to Andrae Crouch singing "The Lord is My Light" and MercyMe singing "Love of God"

Have you ever worn a mask? Perhaps you wore one to a costume party, to play a joke on a friend, or in a school play as a child. But, did you know that many people wear masks everyday? Psychologists tells us that people wear masks for a variety of reasons. Some people wear masks in an attempt to be someone who they are not. Some people wear masks to try to hide the hurt and pain they feel from their past experiences. And some people wear masks in an attempt to hide their sins and failures from God and from others. The Bible tells us in several places that trying to hide things from God is futile. In Jeremiah 16:17, God says, "Mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes." The Bible also says in Numbers 32:23: "...be sure your sin will find you out." Ecclesiates 12:14 also says, "For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil." God does not want you to live wearing a mask -- running from your past and hiding who He created you to be. He knows all about your faults and failures. And He has done something about them. Two thousand years ago, he sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross and accept the punishment for your sins, failures, and faults that you deserve. He shed his own blood so you wouldn't have to. And 1 John 1:7 says, "the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." Instead of hiding the sins of your past, and continuing to wear a mask, you can bring it all before the Lord Jesus Christ, and He will wash you, cleanse you, and make you a new person in Him. + Plus listen to Chris and Conrad singing "Let It Out"

The Righteousness, Grace, and Love of God in the Face of Certain Judgment

GLMX #129: It's Time to Take Off That Mask

How to Handle Persecution #18 | with Daniel Whyte III TEXT: Psalm 7 Psalm 7 is David's psalm of deliverance from those who falsely accuse him. In this psalm, David states that the charges of his accuser are not true and defends his own innocence. We are studying this psalm to learn how to handle false accusations. Last week, we saw that... 1. David relies on God. 2. David faces the charges of his accuser. 3. David requests God's vindication. Today, I want us to look at three more things we should do when we are falsely accused. 1. Realize that God is the ultimate judge. 2. Realize that God will bring an end to the actions of wicked people. 3. Realize that God will establish those who are faithful to Him.

What to Do When You Are Falsely Accused (Part 2)

Praying Through the Bible #21 | with Daniel Whyte III TEXT: 1 Kings 9:1-9 Everyone likes to receive blessings from God in answer to our prayers. We like to receive blessings with no strings attached. However, as we will see in our passage today, there are some conditions that we as humans must meet if God is going to bless us; and there are also consequences that will be suffered if we do not meet those conditions. The passage which we have read today tells us of the time after King Solomon had fulfilled his father's wishes and had built the glorious Temple in Jerusalem. As you might recall, if you have listened to previous messages in this series, Solomon held a great celebration and invited all of Israel to come together to mark the completion of the Temple and to dedicate it to God. On that occasion, he offered a long prayer to God expressing his desire for God to accept the Temple as his own "house" where his presence would reside with the children of Israel. Solomon also requested that God would hear and answer the prayers of the children of Israel that were directed towards the Temple. Today, we will see how God answers Solomon's prayer.

Pray and Obey!

Sunday Evening Evangelistic Message #92 TEXT: Genesis 7:1-7 If you joined us for our service on last week, you might recall that we looked at Genesis chapter 6 which gives us the background information on the passage that we have read today. The world that God had created was in a state of great wickedness, and God pronounced judgment on mankind for their sins. However, at the end of the passage which we read in Genesis 6, we saw that one man, Noah, "found grace" in the eyes of the Lord. Noah was favored and accepted by God because he was a righteous man, and was obedient to God. Noah and his family would be saved from the devastating punishment which would come upon the earth. Today, I want to show you three great aspects of the salvation of Noah and his family. Understanding what we learn today will help us have a greater understanding of what true salvation through Jesus Christ means. + Plus, listen to The New Life Community Choir singing "We Walk by Faith" and Jessy Dixon singing "Just a Closer Walk With Thee".

In 1972, a soul-gospel family band called The Staple Singers released a number-one single titled "I'll Take You There." It was written by a record company vice-president named Al Bell after he attended a funeral for his little brother who was shot to death. The entire song is based on a few simple words: "I know a place, ain't nobody worried, ain't nobody crying, and ain't no smiling faces lying to the races, I'll take you there." In this song, lead singer Mavis Staples, sings about Heaven and encourages listeners to seek this place. Today, people all around the world are still looking for this place called Heaven. Heaven is a place of glorious peace, tranquility, and joy. It is a place where nobody will have to cry or worry or feel pain or grief anymore. It is an eternal place that stands in deep contrast to the world in which we currently live. It is a place of unimaginable beauty, created by the hand of God, for all those who choose to believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. The Staple Singers sung about it, and if they could, they would take us there. But there is only one person who can take us to Heaven for certain and His name is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ told his disciples in John 14:2-3: "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." All you have to do is believe on Jesus Christ as your Saviour and He will take you there. Let me show you how you can believe on Jesus Christ today. + Plus, listen to The Staples Singers singing "I'll Take You There"

He is an linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He is considered to be one of the best linebackers of his era. He played college football for the University of Miami. He has played his entire professional career with the Ravens after they selected him as a first round draft pick in 1996, and he is the last player remaining from the Ravens' inaugural season. He has been selected to 13 Pro Bowls and has been named an Associated Press All-Pro Player 10 times. He won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2000 and 2003. He was also the second linebacker to win the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award and the first linebacker to win the award on the winning Super Bowl team. He is a follower of Jesus Christ, and his commitment to his faith was featured in a Sports Illustrated cover story in 2006. During an interview with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, he said, "God is always God. It is only us that waver and go down wrong roads and do foolish things. And there are somethings in life that you have to deal with, and you have to go through some things to get to God." He believes that Christians should be about sharing faith, hope and love in every arena of life, and says that his faith inspires him to pray, read the Bible with, and give advice and encouragement to younger players so that they won't make the same mistakes he made. During a recent game, he reminded his teammates that "No weapon formed against them shall prosper and that no man can stop what God can already destined." His favorite scripture is Psalm 91 because it reminds him that "God is everything you need." His love for God is evidenced in his charitable work providing personal and economic assistance to disadvantaged youth. He says, "to love God completes you as a man." His name is Ray Lewis.

It's Going to Rain

GLMX #128: He'll Take You There

Ray Lewis: 'Loving God Completes You as a Man' (Gospel Light Minute #82)