Gospel Light Minute X with Daniel Whyte III

We all long for peace. We want peace in our minds, in our hearts. We want peace in our family and our relationships and we want peace among nations. THE WORLD IS A VERY STRESSFUL PLACE Our fast paced competititve society and broken relationships keep us stressed out most of the time. Every day the media reminds us of war and political discord in our own country. How can we keep our mind at peace without hiding our head in the sand? Magazines advertise products and activities to relieve our anxiety. Politicians advise diplomacy instead of war to make peace. Diplomacy works for awhile until another unmanageable, unforeseen crisis arises. PEACE WITH GOD IS POSSIBLE In His Word, the Bible, God says in Philippians 4:6-7: "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." HERE IS THE SECRET TO HAVING PEACE Every time you feel stressed out go to God and lay that thought that is stressing you out at His feet. You might have to do it again and again. It does become easier as you practice this discipline. What you're doing is letting go of control and giving God the right to be God in this situation. It's only when we submit to God that He can give us peace. If you have never placed your trust in Jesus Christ, you can trust and believe in Him today and receive His peace. The Bible says in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." You can tell Jesus Christ in a prayer like this: Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died on the cross to pay the penalty for my sin and that You rose from the dead. I now trust in You as my Saviour. In Jesus' name. Amen. If you believed in your heart that Jesus Christ died on the cross, was buried, and rose again, allow me to say, congratulations on doing the most important thing in life and that is trusting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour! + Plus, listen to Laura Story singing "Perfect Peace"

He is a baseball pitcher who has played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. He has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the Yankees' closer. A 12-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, he is Major League Baseball's all-time leader in saves and games finished. His awards include five American League Rolaids Relief Man Awards, the 1999 World Series Most Valuable Player Award, and the 2003 AL Championship Series MVP Award. He is the only reliever to win both a League Championship Series MVP Award and World Series MVP Award. He is regarded by baseball experts as one of the most dominant relievers in major league history. As a child, neither he nor his family attended church, and at the beginning of his baseball career, he was not a Christian. However, when his wife fell sick, he began to realize his need for Christ. He said, "Every time I was going through a hard time, somebody was there to help. It's not too often when you play in the minor leagues that a coach will tell you he will take care of your son while you stay with your wife at the hospital. My pitching coach did that, and one lady from Panama---I never knew her before---offered to stay with my wife while I was playing. Even though I had nobody here, I was never alone. That made me accept Jesus as my Savior. I knew it wasn't a coincidence. It was the Lord putting someone there for me." His pitching glove is inscribed with "Philippians 4:13", which reads, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me". During the off season, he visits churches and Christian ministries. He financed the building of a church in his home city of Panama City. And at the end of his baseball career, he hopes to become an evangelical preacher, using his money to aid Christian missions and making philanthropic contributions through his foundation. His name is Mariano Rivera.

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Break Up Your Fallow Ground: It is Time to Seek the Lord (Part 6)

Sunday Evening Evangelistic Message #68 Scripture: Hosea 10:9-13 Based on a list of sins which the great evangelist Charles G. Finney gave in his classic sermon titled "Break Up Your Fallow Ground: It is Time to Seek the Lord", we began pinpointing some of the sins which we as the church need to confess and repent of. This week, we are continuing this series by addressing the next three sins on our list. I. The first sin we will address today is pride. The Bible says in Proverbs 16:5: "Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished." II. The second sin we will address today is not watching over our Christian brothers and sisters. The Bible says in Philippians 2:4, "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." III. The third sin we will address today is being worldly-minded. I John 2:15 says, "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him." In Titus 2:12, Paul commands us to "deny ungodliness and worldly lusts". + Plus, listen to The Canton Spirituals singing "Clean Up" and Shirley Caesar singing "Choose Ye This Day"

He was an actor, television producer, writer, and Grammy Award-winning Southern-gospel singer. He is best known for his television roles, playing the lead characters in the 1960–1968 situation comedy The Andy Griffith Show and in the 1986–1995 legal drama Matlock. As a young man, he served as choir director at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro and pursued pre-ministerial studies at UNC Chapel Hill before changing his major to acting. He earned Tony Award nominations for two Broadway performances. At age 69, he went back to an early dream of singing Southern Gospel music. And he recorded gospel songs for "I Love To Tell The Story - 25 Favorite Hymns." This album was certified platinum by the RIAA. In 2005, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by George W. Bush. He went home to Heaven on July 3, 2012 at age 86. His wife said of him at his death, "He was a person of incredibly strong Christian faith and was prepared for the day he would be called Home to his Lord. He is the love of my life, my constant companion, my partner, and my best friend. I cannot imagine life without him, but I take comfort and strength in God's grace and in the knowledge that he is at peace and with God." In a 1996 interview after he was diagnosed with Guillen-Barre syndrome, he said, "I firmly believe that in every situation, no matter how difficult, God extends grace greater than the hardship, and strength and peace of mind that can lead us to a place higher than where we were before." His name is Andy Griffith.

On June 28th, 2012, a seven-year-old girl named Heaven Sutton was shot while she was helping her mother sell lemondade, ice cream, and candy at a candy stand near her home. She was one of the youngest victims of Chicago's gang violence which has claimed an unusually high number of victims this year. Heaven was shot in the back as she turned to flee a spray of bullets from a gang member who is now in police custody. She died three days later. Heaven was described by her mother as a girl who "loved to sing, dance, and crack jokes." Her twelve year old brother said she loved to make people laugh. Her tragic death has become a rallying point for those who are serious about ending the shocking crime levels in Chicago. This past Friday, over 1,000 people turned out to remember her life at the St. Mark International Christian Church. The death of this little girl really broke my heart when I read about it. The Lord has blessed me and my wife, Meriqua, with 7 children and I have led all of them to the Lord at the age of seven. Thankfully, Heaven's family members and friends can be comforted with the knowledge that Heaven Sutton is in Heaven with her Heavenly Father tonight. There, this little girl will experience no more of the pain and sorrow that affected her life on this Earth. In Heaven, Heaven Sutton will be able to sing, dance, and laugh to her heart's content for all eternity. This is the "Chief of Sinners," Daniel Whyte III, president of Gospel Light Society International. In light of the tragic murder of Heaven Sutton, I am reminded of a passage in Matthew 18 which says, "And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." My friend, God's heart aches when one of his little ones is hurt in this world. But, thank God, Heaven is now with God in Heaven. What I want to share with you today is that you do not know the day or hour of your death. Heaven was doing something so simple as selling lemonade when she was gunned down. The question now is, When you are faced with death will you be ready? In other words, will you end up in Heaven after you die? If you are not certain that you can answer this question in the affirmative, please allow me to show you how you can be sure today:

At some point over the years, you have probably asked life's three most important questions: Where did I come from? What is my purpose? And where am I going? Allow me to share with you the answer to each of these questions. + Plus, listen to Spensha Baker singing "Purpose"

Break Up Your Fallow Ground: It is Time to Seek the Lord (Part 5)

"Andy Griffith Was Prepared for the Day he Would be Called Home to his Lord." Are You? (Gospel Light Minute #61)

Heaven Goes to Heaven (Gospel Light Minute #60)

Sunday Evening Evangelistic Message #67 Scripture: Hosea 10:9-13 Based on a list of sins which the great evangelist Charles G. Finney gave in his classic sermon titled "Break Up Your Fallow Ground: It is Time to Seek the Lord", we began pinpointing some of the sins which we as the church need to confess and repent of. So far in this series, we have addressed the sins of 1. ingratitude 2. a lack of love for God 3. neglect of the Bible 4. unbelief 5. a neglect of prayer. 6. a neglect of Christian fellowship 7. not having the right attitude towards God's work 8. having a lack of love for our fellow man and the souls of the lost This week, we are continuing this series by addressing the next three sins in our list. 1. The first sin we will address today is neglecting our family duties. 2. The second sin we will address today is not being watchful over our Christian witness. 3. The third sin we will address today is neglecting the practice of self-denial. + Plus, listen to Yolanda Adams singing "Is Your All On The Altar?" and Donnie McClurkin singing "Create in Me a Clean Heart"

The world is filled with trouble, pain, and heartache. Each day, we hear of people being killed, marriages being destroyed, countries going to war, and people losing jobs, homes, cars, and other material things due to the worldwide recession. Individually, people are affected by crime, drug abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, bullying, and other situations that leave scars on a person for a lifetime. Many people end their day wondering whether or not anybody cares for them. Perhaps, you are one of those people who feels lonely, abandoned, and like nobody cares. Maybe you have lost your job, had your home foreclosed upon, or lost a loved one. Perhaps your soul is crying out for someone to help you, for someone to understand what you are going through in this world where people are not as compassionate and loving as they could be. The Bible says in Matthew that "because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Well, I can tell you that God does love you and God does care for you. People may not help you, and they may not even care, but God does. He is ready and willing to carry your burdens on His shoulders if you would only give your problems to Him. Jesus Christ said in Matthew 11:28-30, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." God cares for you in good times, bad times, and all the times in between; He will give you "peace that passeth all understanding" and "joy unspeakable"; and He will give you grace to deal with whatever is going on in your life. My friend, you can give your problems to the Lord Jesus Christ right now by letting Him into your heart. You can experience the comfort and love that only God can give you. Allow me to show you how. + Plus, listen to Mandisa singing "He Is With You"