PACK YOUR BAGS - NICK NILSON

"We have not been saved from this world, but we have been saved for this world." ~ Pastor Nick Nilson, LAKEWOOD CHURCH, Saturday December 20, 2014 John 13:3-5 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel...

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INVISIBLE BUT INVALUABLE - JOEL OSTEEN

"It’s better to become who God created you to be than to try to promote yourself to become something you’re not." Pastor Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church, Sunday December 14, 2014 VICTORIA'S WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT Victoria had idea to give homeless women baskets of toiletries. Told God “I will do what You say”. He gave her opportunity to speak to women about a homeless...

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COUNTED BY THE CREATOR - JOEL OSTEEN

"Remember when life counts you out, God counts you in."~Pastor Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church Sunday 12/7/14 1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” COUNTED BY THE CREATOR It’s...

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REMEMBER TO REJOICE - ISRAEL HOUGHTON

"Thanking starts cranking the engine of faith." Israel Houghton, Lakewood Church, Saturday 11/29/14 I listened to songs about thanking God over and over as a child. You can continue thanking God. "I want my life to be a 24/7 thank you." – Darlene Zschech Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I...

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COVERED BY MERCY - JOEL OSTEEN

“Even when we do dumb things God still has us covered.” Pastor Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church Saturday November 22, 2014 Joke: A woman asks to sit in the very front of church. The usher says “You don’t want to sit in front; the pastor is very boring.” The woman says “Do you know who I am? I’m the pastor’s mother.” The usher asks “Do you know who I am?” and when the...

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SAYING GOODBYE TO GUILT - JOYCE MEYER

"Be excited when God shows you that there’s something wrong with you." Joyce Meyer at Lakewood Church Saturday November 15, 2014 Watch the video for the Prayer and Word shared before the message. SAYING GOODBYE TO GUILT Many spend too much time feeling guilty and condemned. We’ve talked about spiritual growth and maturity this weekend. Today we’ll talk about...

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FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH FACING TRUTH - JOYCE MEYER

"All sin can be forgiven, but it must not be ignored." Joyce Meyer at Lakewood Church Friday 11/14/14 FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH FACING TRUTH We all want freedom but we’re not all good at facing truth. Truth is the way things really are. Not the way we think they are, or wish they were. Truth is reality from God’s Point of View. Jesus is the Truth. He is the...

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CHOOSING FAITH IN SPITE OF THE FACTS - JOEL OSTEEN

"Don’t let the facts talk you out of what God put in your heart." Joel Osteen LAKEWOOD CHURCH Sunday November 16, 2014 Joke: Elderly couple struggled with memory. The doctor told them to write everything down. Husband went to kitchen to get ice cream for his wife but didn’t write it down. He came back with bacon & eggs. Wife shook her head and said “You forgot...

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PREPARING FOR CHRIST'S RETURN - JOYCE MEYER

Get out into the world and show off your holiness. Who can I be an example to today? Joyce Meyer at Lakewood Church Thursday 11/13/14 Word of Encouragement: Hebrews 10:36 For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and [a]carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised. Some...

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RELEASING CONTROL - JOEL OSTEEN

"God not my will but Your will be done. When you release control you’re showing God that you trust Him." ~Pastor Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church Saturday November 8, 2014 Joke: God describes the ideal woman to Adam but says it will cost him an arm and a leg. Adam says “What can I get for a rib?”, and the rest is history. Bible Confession: This is my Bible. I am what...

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ONE LAST WORSHIP - JOHN GRAY

"You don’t get sentenced with pain, you get trusted with it." Pastor John Gray, Lakewood Church Saturday November 1, 2014 Bible Confession: This is my Bible. I am what it says I am, I have what it says I have, I can do what it says I can do. Tonight I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess my mind is alert, my heart is receptive, I will never be the same....

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GENERATIONAL BLESSINGS - JOEL OSTEEN

"God’s dream is for every generation to increase." ~Pastor Joel Osteen Lakewood Church Saturday October 25, 2014 Joke: A cab driver reaches the Pearly Gates and announces himself to St. Peter who gives him a silk robe and a golden staff. A preacher is next in line behind the cabby and St. Peter gives him a cloth robe and wooden staff. The preacher is astonished...

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BLESSED IN THE DARK PLACES - JOEL OSTEEN

 "The dark place is a prerequisite for stepping into the fullness of your destiny." Pastor Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church Sunday October 19, 2014 Joke: A minister trained his horse to respond to the commands Hallelujah (whoa/stop) and Praise the Lord (Giddy-up/go). One day, while riding his horse, the minister decided to gallop. He was galloping along when he...

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EVEN NOW FAITH - JOEL OSTEEN

"He’s an even now God but you have to have even now faith.God meets us at the level of our expectations." Pastor Joel Osteen Joke: Scientist said God we no longer need you. I challenge you to a Man-making contest. The rule is you make man out of dirt. God said GO GET YOUR OWN DIRT. Bible confession: Key Scripture: John 11:21-22 “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you...

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FINISHING GRACE – JOEL OSTEEN

The God who gave you the grace to start will give you the grace to finish. ~ Pastor Joel Osteen at Lakewood Church 9/21/14 Joke: 2 men: a pope and a lawyer died on same day. St. Peter took pope to small wood house, then took lawyer to big mansion. Why? We have dozens of popes, you’re the first lawyer. Bible Confession Deuteronomy 33:25 The bolts of your gates will...

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THE LAW OF LIFE - FERNANDO RUATA

 "The law of life always triumphs over death." ~ Pastor Fernando Ruata John 6: The Law of Life Because life always triumphs. Sometimes God puts us in low places to be agents of redemption, but sometimes we let the low place mentality get in us. The law of life always triumphs over death. Jesus is speaking to people who've lost a lot. It was the sick who were...

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IT'S IN YOU - ROBERT MADU

"That’s why I love God, because He can see my gift and my dirt and love me anyway." ~ Robert Madu Sunday, August 31, 2014 Message delivered at Lakewood Church from visiting pastor Robert Madu from Dallas, Texas. Nobody starts from the bottom. We stand on the shoulders of the spiritual giants who’ve gone before us. Once you get a revelation of what God has put in you...

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RESOLUTELY MOVE FORWARD - FERNANDO RUATA

"Let your eyes be focused on the Shepherd and not the wolf." ~ Fernando Ruata Encourager Church Sun 8/24/14 Pastor Fernando Ruata Luke 9:51-56 Samaritan Opposition 51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for...

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WORSHIP AFTER NO - JOHN GRAY

"You’re one more worship after No before a lifetime of Yes." ~John Gray John Gray Deeper 2014 8/15/14 WORSHIP AFTER NO How many are willing to say Yes to God? God whatever it is – Yes. Yes is a dangerous word. Its easy to worship when God says yes. When God showed up and gave you what you need. But this is a deeper conference and God wants us to grow up. And get away...

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SHERYL BRADY ON WORSHIP AT DEEPER14

"God said Sheryl I AM the man in your life. And I will open every door for you in your life. Don't you try to open it, let Me open it." ~Sheryl Brady Sheryl Brady is a worship leader and pastor at The Potter's House in North Dallas, Texas. She shared messages at the Deeper Conference of Grace Church in Humble, Texas for worship leaders. These are my notes from her message...

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DEATH TO SELFIE: NAMING RIGHTS - STEVEN FURTICK

"God is waiting for you to call things in your life according to what He said, not what you see." ~Steven Furtick These are notes from Steven Furtick's message shared at the Deeper Conference at Grace Church in Humble, Texas Thursday August 14, 2014 Steven Furtick of Elevation Church #Deeper14 NAMING RIGHTS #DeathToSelfie Series about Jacob http://elevation...

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AARON LINDSEY ON TRANSITION

"I'd rather be in a tough season with the hand of the Lord upon me than in a season of comfort without Him." ~ Aaron Lindsey The Deeper Un-Conference is an annual event sponsored by Israel & New Breed & friends. It is geared towards worship leaders and musicians. It's always full of powerful revelation and inspiration. Aaron Lindsey Deeper 2014If you stay ready...

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DEATH TO SELFIE: JUST CALL ME JACOB - STEVEN FURTICK

"God cannot bless who you pretend to be." ~Steven Furtick of Elevation Church These are notes from Steven Furtick's message shared at the Deeper Conference at Grace Church in Humble, Texas on Wednesday August 13, 2014. JUST CALL ME JACOB Death to Selfie Series http://elevationchurch.org/sermons/deathtoselfie...

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SHINE BRIGHTLY - JOEL OSTEEN

"God sends us into dark places so we can shine." Pastor Joel Osteen Joke: Phone calls to heaven were $10,000/min. at churches all over America. Calls were only 25 cents/min in Texas because "it was a local call". Bible Confession This is my Bible. I am what it says I am, I have what it says I have, I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word...

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FOCUSING ON THE PROMISE NOT THE PROBLEM - JOEL OSTEEN

"Stop focusing on the problems and start focusing on the promise." Joel Osteen Lakewood Church Saturday Night 7/19/14 Pastor Joel Osteen Joke: A little girl asked her mother how the human race got started. The mother told her how God created Adam and Eve. The little girl asked her Dad who said we evolved from monkeys. The little girl asked why Dad had a different story. Mom said “I told you about my side of the family and your father told you about his side of the family”. Bible Confession Key...

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I'M STILL STANDING - JOEL OSTEEN

"No matter what comes against you when it’s all said and done you’ll still be standing." ~ Pastor Joel Osteen Lakewood Church, Sunday July 13, 2014 11 am service Joke: Adam asked God why did You make Eve so beautiful? “So you’d love her”… Why did you make her so dumb? God said “So she would love you.” Bible confession Key Verse: Psalm 92:12 Title: I’m Still...

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YOU'RE COMING OUT - JOEL OSTEEN

"God wouldn’t let you get into it if He couldn’t get you out of it." ~ Pastor Joel Osteen Sunday June 29, 2014 at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX Joke: Minister finished fiery sermon on self-control. He said, "If I had all beer in world – I’d throw in the river!" He said the same of all wine & whiskey. Closing song: Shall we gather at the River. This is my...

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REPROGRAMMING YOUR MIND - JOEL OSTEEN

"I am not who the critics say I am. I am who God says I am." ~Pastor Joel Osteen Saturday June 21, 2014 Lakewood Church Joke: Elderly couple on swing on 50th anniversary. Man said “Our love is tried and true”. He had to repeat it for his hard of hearing wife until he shouted it. Wife said “Well fine I’m sick of you too.” Key Scripture: Joshua 1:8 Keep this Book of...

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IT'S TOO SMALL - JOEL OSTEEN

"Learn to be happy where you are, but don’t settle where you are." Lakewood Church Sun June 15, 2014,   11 am Pastor Joel Osteen Joke: There were two farmers: a positive farmer and a negative farmer. Whenever it would rain the positive farmer would say, “Thank goodness for the rain – now we don’t even have to water the crops.” The negative farmer would...

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TAKING YOUR PLACE IN CHRIST - KEN HALEY

Faith and Ken Haley Ken Haley is a missionary, business owner, and elder at Encourager Church. In this message shared 6/8/14 he discusses taking our rightful place in Christ; and how to avoid the pitfalls of bitterness, generational curses and more....

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NOTHING IS WASTED - JOEL OSTEEN

"Don’t just go through it; grow through it." ~ Joel Osteen Lakewood Church Saturday May 31, 2014 Joke: Pastor known for long sermons. Main deacon walked out in middle of message. Offended pastor called him later and asked why he left. To get a hair cut. Why not do that before service? Didn’t need one before service started. Joel promised to tell a better joke...

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KEYS TO UNLOCKING THE LOST & FOUND - FERNANDO RUATA

Keys to Unlocking the Lost and Found Sunday May 18, 2014 Fernando Ruata Key Scriptures: John 3, Numbers 21 This message is about 2 people who desperately needed Jesus: Nicodemus & the Samaritan Woman at the Well. If we focus on lack we'll loathe God's provision. If we allow ourselves to become isolated we'll form people issues. We must release the past, remember...

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IT'S ALREADY YOURS - JOEL OSTEEN

Following are my notes from the message delivered by Pastor Joel Osteen at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas on Sat 5/17/14. I am not affiliated with Joel Osteen Ministries. These are my personal notes, not an exact transcript. IT’S ALREADY YOURS Key Scripture: Hebrews 11 Scripture says God already blessed us.Already approved and accepted. There are blessings with your...

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YOU ARE ANOINTED - JOEL OSTEEN

"The anointing will help you accomplish things you can’t do on your own." ~ Joel Osteen Following are my notes from the message delivered by Pastor Joel Osteen at Lakewood Church on Mother's Day 5/11/14 at the 8:30 am service. The message is about the power of the anointing. The anointing can break every yoke. Key Scripture: Judges 5:7 I am not affiliated with Joel Osteen...

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MIDNIGHT - JOHN GRAY

Instructions for Midnight - John Gray May 3, 2014 These are my notes from the 8:30 am service (5/4/14) and the Saturday night service (5/3/14). The messages were slightly different but the essence is here. Praying the powerful message blesses you as it blessed me. Does anybody know what time it is? What time is it in your life? The natural time may not coincide...

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BECOME A MIRACLE - JOEL OSTEEN

Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Lakewood Church Key Scripture: Proverbs 11:25 Many people are praying for a miracle. Lord send a friend. I need help with these children. I need a break. Realize we can become a miracl...

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IT'S NOT OVER - JOEL OSTEEN

Here are my notes from the message delivered by Pastor Joel Osteen at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas on Saturday 4/19/2014 at 7 pm. It's an encouraging message about persevering even when things look bleak. Contains several real life examples of God showing up when it looked like it was over. ...

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DIVINE VISITATIONS - ANGIE RUATA

Following are my notes from the message delivered by Angela Ruata at Encourager Church 4/6/14. It's an encouraging messaging for anyone who has lost hope, given up on dreams, or feels that their "promise from God" is dying. The message includes biblical examples of Hagar, Ruth, and Mary the mother of Jesus. I pray you are blessed by it. Sunday April 6, 2014 Pastor...

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ARE YOU LISTENING? - JOEL OSTEEN

Are You Listening? - Pastor Joel Osteen at Lakewood Church Here are my notes from the message delivered by Pastor Joel Osteen on Saturday 3/29/14 at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The message is about learning how to recognize God's still, small voice. Let peace be your umpire. I am not affiliated with Joel Osteen Ministries. These are my personal notes; not an...

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AN UNSELFISH ATTITUDE - JOYCE MEYER

My notes from Joyce Meyer's message at Lakewood Church Sunday 2 Feb 2014   11 am service. This message focuses on the need to have an unselfish attitude. I am not affiliated with Joyce Meyer Ministries other than being a partner and volunteer. These are my personal notes, not an exact transcript. Joyce is talking about attitudes. Attitudes are your thought...

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A PATIENT ATTITUDE - JOYCE MEYER

My notes from Joyce Meyer's message on Sunday 2/2/14 8:30 am Service at Lakewood Church. This is the second message in the three part series on attitude. This message focuses on developing a patient attitude. Joyce lays out five areas of impatience people need to address. I am not affiliated with Joyce Meyer Ministries (other than being a partner and volunteer). These...

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