Sermon Notes - Order in the House Series - Order of the Man - 1.16.11

Sunday 1/16/11
Pastor A.L. Harris
Series: Order in the House
“Order of the Man”

Genesis 1:27; 2:15-17

Every man has been created by God for purpose. Man’s purpose is to bring glory to God. When man is out of order, he can’t bring glory to God.

Isaiah 43:7 “Everyone who is called by my name, Whom I have created for my glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”

If you are going to affect change, you have to model being a man of order. Many of the ills today are caused by man being out of order. From the moment Adam disobeyed God, his life was out of order. Adam walked with God before he was disobedient. After Adam was disobedient, he hid from God. His wife hid also. Whatever you are connected to is affected by your disobedience. When you are out of order, you can’t do your assignment. Disobedience brings disorder and dysfunction.

God’s Intended Order for Man
1) Every man has purpose.
Genesis 1:27

2) Man was created to live in the presence of God.
Genesis 2:15-17
Out of God’s presence flows everything you need.

3) Every man has been given an assignment.
Genesis 2:15-17
Where you are is simply not to make money, but it is for your kingdom assignment. Our job is not our source. God is our source.
Matthew 5:16

4) Every man is called to live according to God’s commandments.
Genesis 2:17
Isaiah 1:19
He that obeys God will prosper. Psalms 1

Order in the House - New Teaching Series

Senior Pastor, Archie L. Harris will start a new teaching series entitled 'Order in the House'

Check the website for more information and to hear some sermons from the series.

Coming soon!

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Bible Study Notes 'Character Matters' 1.12.11

Wednesday 1/12/11
Pastor A.L. Harris
“Character Matters”

Great Criticism and suspicion looms in the aftermath of scandals, divorces and misconduct in the secular and sacred. The majority can be traced back to character issues.

Proverbs 18:16 “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.”
But character will keep him there. (Pastor AL Harris version)

Power and talent without character is a fall waiting to happen.

What is character?
The English word Character comes from a Latin root that means “engraved.” Character is comprised of virtues and values engraved in the heart of a person. It is the qualities and traits of a person; what we call moral and ethical standards.

Question: Can you be a believer with bad character traits?
Yes. Acts 5:1-6; James 1:19-21.
Sanctification is a process and does not happen overnight.

Good Character Traits:
• Love

• Joy

• Peace

• Long-suffering

• Gentleness

• Goodness

• Faith

• Meekness

• Temperance

• Courage

• Loyalty

• Honesty


All Believers can cultivate good character traits by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the agent of change in the life of the believer. Christian character is produced by the Holy Spirit and not by self effort.

2 Corinthians 5:17 – Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature [creation]; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

St. John 14:26 – But the Comforter, who is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said unto you.

Galatians 5:16 – This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

Good character traits are developed by doing three essential things:

1. Submitting to the Holy Spirit’s authority in your life.
St. John 15:1-5; Galatians 5:22-23


2. Obeying the word of God.
Romans 12:2; 1 Peter 1:22


3. Submitting to Spiritual authority.
Hebrews 13:7,17; Ephesians 4:11-13

21 Day Fast Details

The Fast shall start at 12 midnight on Sunday, January 9, 2011
and end on Sunday, January 30, 2011 after service.

Each Care Taker Group shall fast for seven days (one week) to fulfill the 21 day period.

Group 1 – Fast will commence at Midnight on Sunday, January 9, 2011 and end on Sunday, January 16, 2011 after service.

Group 2 – Fast will commence at Midnight on Sunday, January 16, 2011 and end on Sunday, January 23, 2011 after service.

Group 3 – Fast will commence at Midnight on Sunday, January 23, 2011 and end on Sunday, January 30, 2011 after service.


Daily Meal Plan for the 21 Day Fast

Midnight – 3pm each day
No Food
Beverage – Water only

After 3pm each day
Fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads and baked meat only
Beverage – Water only



Please limit your television viewing to Christian programs, Christian DVDs and News.

Remember to read your bible and Christian books. Pray and meditate on scriptures through-out the day.

Consecrate your house for God. Cleanse it from worldly and ungodly activities.

Financial stewardship- Create a written budget this year; payoff as much debt as you can this year.



Things to pray for during the twenty-one (21) day fast.

Week 1

Pray that God would save people in our local communities.Pray that God would save our family members and co-workers.

Pray that every believer in our local church will become committed to winning unbelievers to Christ.

Pray that God will open doors for our local church to have a greater impact in the city of Laurel through evangelism.

Pray that our church will impact the communities of Laurel in positive ways.

Pray that all needs will be supplied for every member.

Pray that God will heal those that are sick among us from all sickness and diseases.


Week 2

Pray that every member will take an active role in the local church.

Pray that God will encourage and protect our men and women of the Armed forces.

Pray that every married couple will have good success.

Pray that every single and single parent will prosper.

Pray that our children will be successful in school and college.

Pray that God will save and comfort those incarcerated.

Pray that God will provide the financial resources to do the work of the ministry.


Week 3

Pray that our local church will reach the financial goal of raising one-hundred-thousand ($100,000.00) dollars this year.

Pray for continual unity in our local church.

Pray that God will open doors for video, television and radio ministry this year.

Pray that our local church and members will experience great increase this year.

Pray that God will continue to renew the strength of our Pastor and Co-Pastor, and give them clear direction for the New Year.

Pray that God will open the door to purchase the Pheasant Run Plaza.

Pray for our President, State and Local officials.

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21 Day Consecration and Fast

Sermon Notes - 1.9.11 The Promise Still Remains

Sunday 1/9/2011
Pastor A.L. Harris
“The Promise Still Remains”
Hebrews 6:12-15

The Book of Hebrews is written to Jewish Christians to urge them not to succumb to pressure. Pressure can pull you out of character, cause you to compromise, and say things that do not line up with the word. Pressure can cause you to second guess the thing you thought you knew.

Pressure can take the form of financial struggles, job loss, trying to keep a business afloat in a turbulent economy, marital crisis, etc.

In spite of what you have been through in 2010, remain faithful in 2011 because the promise still remains. The Promises of God never expire, they will always remain. There is never an expiration date on the promise.

While waiting on the promise:
1. Avoid becoming slothful.
• Slothfulness is spiritual laziness which can include not praying and reading the Word. Slothfulness can cause you to start saying things that don’t line up with the word.
2. Remember your past.
• Remember those that have gone before you. Remember what God did for others in your life. He will do the same for you. If he brought me out of that, he will bring me out of this. If he did that, he will do this. There has always been someone who has gone through what you are going through. Don’t be afraid to tap into people.
3. Know God is sovereign.
• Hebrews 6:13 “For when God made a promise to Abraham…” this implies that God is sovereign. Sovereign: supreme rule and authority, independent of any governing authority, and needing approval from no one. Because God is sovereign he can turn water into wine, walk on the water, and raise a man from the dead. God doesn’t ask the devil, the devil has to ask God. The promises of God remain sure because he is sovereign.
4. Know God swore.
• Hebrews 6:13 “…Because he could swear by none greater, He swore by himself.” God out of his own mouth made a declaration/solemn oath. He tied covenant with himself and was his own witness. God swore and when God swears, that settles it. God is the only one who can swear because he is sovereign. He is the only one who can keep his promise. Nothing can stop God from getting to you and fulfilling his promise for your life.
5. Stay Patient.
• Hebrews 6:15 “And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.” Waiting teaches us to trust in God and strengthens our faith. Patience is steadfast endurance to wait with expectation. Stay faithful and stay patient while waiting on the promise.

Courtney McBath: A Friend of God - CBN.com

Bible Study Notes: Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Previous Homework Question:
Why were the Sadducees grieved by Peter preaching the resurrection? (Acts 4:2)
Mark 12:18
“Some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection…”
They did not believe in the resurrection.

Acts Chapter 4
Persecution: To Press, to put to flight, to drive away, to pursue (To follow in order to overtake, capture, defeat or kill)

Persecution is designed to move you out of position, off of your assignment and shut you down.

The enemy desires to isolate you through this experience.

Always realize that persecution will come when you are doing the work of the Lord.

St. John 15: 18-20
“If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me before it hated you. If you belonged to this world, the world would love you as its own. Because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world—therefore the world hates you.”

2 Timothy 3:11-12
“My persecutions and suffering the things that happened to me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”

1 Peter 5:8
“Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.”

In 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 Paul gives his testimony of persecution and hardship while doing ministry.

The following are examples of persecutions found in the Bible:

• Matthew was killed by the sword in Ethiopia.
• Mark was dragged to death in the streets of Alexandria.
• Luke was hanged to death on an olive tree in Greece.
• John was put in boiling oil and banished to Patmos.
• Peter was crucified upside down in Rome.
• James, the brother of John, was killed by the sword in Rome.
• James, the less, was thrown from a wall and beaten to death.
• Andrew was crucified and continued preaching to persecutors until he died.
• Thomas was stabbed to death in Coromandel, East Indies.
• Jude, the brother of Jesus, was shot to death with arrows.
• Barnabas was stoned to death in Salonika.
• Paul, after numerous tortures, was beheaded in Rome by Nero.