The one we seek to please is the one we love.

The greatest expression of true love was uttered by our Lord Jesus when He said, “Not my will but Yours be done.”

• Wisdom is a treasure.

• Go on frequent treasure hunts.

• We are Believers Who Stand On God’s Word Because There Is Nothing More Reliable to Stand On.

• Faith asks us to make a choice. Fear also forces us to make a choice. The question is, “Whose report will we believe?”

• Wealth does not always indicate depth.

• Placing your own reasoning above God's is a rejection of His wisdom.

• Human reasoning thinks it needs to help God out.

• Because of sin, our understanding to the ways and commands of God is skewed

• Our emotions and passions get intertwined with our reasoning/logic causing us to be led astray.

• Which is harder, performing miracles or transforming people into godliness?

• Miracles do not build us up. It is the word that builds us up, edifies and equips us.

• It is possible to preach right and live wrong, but it is impossible to live right and preach wrong.

• The Word of God Is Both Doctrine and Power.

• Without authority, doctrine will be lifeless, empty letters.

• Men may respond to doctrine but demons only respond to power. You cannot debate demons into submission.

• A church without missionaries is a social club.

• The miraculous is the exclusive preserve of those who are committed to please God, rather than men.

• Miracles do not save, only the word does.

• It is possible to receive a miracle and still not know Jesus.

• A proud heart is not submitted to God. Every prayer receives an answer, but the proud is not willing to accept whatever is contrary to his desires. 

• Joseph did not see himself merely as a blessed one, rather he understood that he was made to be a blessing.

• When things do not go our way, we are still looking for ways to be a blessing. As a slave in Portiphar’s house, Joseph found ways to add value. 

• When he was unjustly thrown into prison, Joseph found ways to add value.

Grace is frustrated when God's purpose is not realized in a person, in a people, in a place and at a particular time. 

God’s Ultimate Purpose in Giving Grace is to Express His Glory Throughout All of  Creation. 

The Presence is Glory at its lightest, (Glory-lite). Glory is Presence at its fullest, (Glory-max.). 

God's real intention is to glorify us. To settle for His Presence is to frustrate grace.  

The Presence satisfies, but Glory transforms.

When going through, there are two questions we should be asking.

1. How can I get out of this situation?

2. How can I bring glory to God through my situation? 

Grace is God’s Complete Package that enables man to Be, to Have and to Do.

We can access Grace only by Faith in Jesus

Jesus told us that those who truly give up and let go of their lives will be His true disciples.

Everyday we are presented with a choice: thy will be done Lord or MY will be done.

The mind can be a battlefield, but we can surrender our thoughts to the One who has never lost a battle.

The prodigal son wasted a finite amount of money. The older prodigal brother wasted time which is even more precious than money.

The younger prodigal was moved by the lust. The older prodigal was bound by ignorance.

The greater prodigal lives like a slave, even though he is a son.