Justyn Smith • A Heart For Revival

  Handle It Photo Credit:  veeterzy  on unsplash. Handle It Have you ever broken a glass bottle or window? What did you do after the incident? Did you sit there and do nothing, or did you pick up the pieces? I'm pretty sure that you or someone else picked up the pieces.  Why? Here's a good reason: You didn't want the shards of glass to come back and stab or slice you at a later date. You probably did more than pick up the pieces. You probably vacuumed, wiped, cleaned, scanned over the general location and maybe even vacuumed again! Why? Because you grasp the after affects of leaving glass laying around without even having to step on the broken glass.  In essence: YOU " HANDLE IT. "  The old saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."  BUT - What if there are some broken things in your life? TREAT them as broken glass, and handle each situation through the wisdom of the WORD of GOD.  There are three broken areas of life we need to handle wisel...

  Cast A Weekly Vision Photo Credit:  Karl Fredrickson on Unsplash   Cast A Weekly Vision I want to encourage you to cast a weekly vision...to sit down, look ahead, create a plan of attack and then seek to execute that plan effectively and efficiently.  The Bible says in Proverbs 29:18, " Where there is no vision, the people perish... " Though we know the main emphasis is on happily keeping the command of God and correcting a child for a child's future, we can make the application of having correct vision in other areas of life as well. I ask myself, "What may fall through the cracks of my life's work if I don't create a vision to execute for the glory of God?" God has made me a steward of His work according to His will and Word. I want to redeem the time and pursue His calling with great impact! As a Pastor, each week is a blank slate. I have great opportunities to minister for the glory of God over every horizon. I cause myself to contemplate the quest...

  The After Affect Photo Credit:  Priscilla Du Preez  on unsplash The After Affect An affect is defined in the following way in the  Merriam-Webster Dictionary : "...A set of observable manifestations (noun); to produce a material influence upon or alteration in (verb)" As parents, grandparents and leaders, we often ponder the power of our influence on the lives that matter the most to us - the lives we have the privilege of leading. Many times, the greatest opportunities to influence an individual's life will come during a situation or after the individual has come through a situation. I call this, " THE AFTER AFFECT ." We must realize the power of our influence and then purpose to use it for the glory of God. Now, let's consider Pastors, Evangelists and any Bible teachers we know. They spend hours each week preparing messages from the Lord to deliver to their congregations so the Word may go forth in power - changing every life. Sadly, many preachers wonde...

  10 Prayer Requests For Crossroads Baptist Church Photo Credit: Ben White on Unsplash 10 Prayer Requests For Crossroads Baptist Church Have you ever wondered, "What can I pray for on behalf of my church family and Its outreaches?" As Pastor, I have received that question numerous times. Therefore, let me give you 10 things to pray for for the ministry of Crossroads Baptist Church with Scripture to back up why.  Before I give you the prayer requests, let's remember the three following truths about prayer: We will never see answers to prayer if we won't pray - James 4:2b  "...ye have not, because ye ask not." We will never see answers to prayer if we won't pray according to God's will - James 4:3  "Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your own lusts." We will never see answers to prayer if we won't pray in Jesus' Name - John 14:13-14  "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, ...

  See The Importance of a World Missions Revival Photo Credit:  Slava Bowman  on unsplash See The Importance of a World Missions Revival A church can have many important meetings and events, but why is a World Missions Revival so important?  I want to list three reasons, among many, and they are as follows: I. A World Missions Revival is important because it brings us to REFOCUS on the most important command of Jesus Christ for our present day. The saying goes, "Jesus'  last   command  should be our  first   concern ."   Simple, but powerful, huh!? The verses that state this truth are found in Matthew's Gospel: Matthew 28:18-20 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. [19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with ...

  FOCUS ON THE ENDGAME Photo credit:  Gian-Reto Tarnutzer  on unsplash FOCUS ON THE ENDGAME There are so many aspects of the Christian life that must consider the longterm, end-results that we often call the "endgame." The following questions arise in my mind as I think about the endgame this morning: 1. What is the endgame of sin?, 2. What is the endgame of the Saviour?, and 3. What will the endgame of my life be? Before I expound in a simple manner, let's establish this about the endgame.  GOD IS THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF ALL THINGS. I MUST KNOW WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS, AND I MUST REACT ACCORDINGLY. PRESENT CHANGES WILL BE REQUIRED AS WE FOCUS ON THE ENDGAME. Let's begin. I. What is the endgame of sin?  James 1:14-16  But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Do not err, my beloved brethren. Sin is developed within. Si...

  After Sunday, There's Monday! Photo Credit:  Nathan Dumlao  from unsplash After Sunday, There's Monday! I'm not sure how you feel, but, after being so challenged and encouraged on Sunday, I'm ready to take  on Monday at "full steam ahead" for the glory of God! Without Christ and without following His divine way, IT CAN BE EXTREMELY EASY to fall into the category of hating your "average way life," as you may call it. You can get tired of life. You can get tired of yourself. You can get tired of work. You can get tired of others. You can even get tired of church! But, as we look " into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. " (James 1:25) We can learn to REST in The WAY, The TRUTH, and The LIFE in such a way that our lives are full of excitement and eager anticipation. WE HAVE SOMETHING AND SOMEONE to live for - Jesus Christ! Upon th...