Weekly Message – 08/26/2024
This week, we delve into a crucial topic: “Benefits of Living Holy.”
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Message from First Lady Worthem – 8/25/2024
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Weekly Message – 08/19/2024
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Date: August 19, 2024
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, power, and dominion forever and ever, and to the Holy Ghost, who continues to dwell within us, guiding our steps. This week, we delve into a crucial topic: “The Loss of Holiness.”
My dear brothers and sisters, it is essential for us to live a holy life as it is a beautiful and profound journey. When we embrace the beauty of God’s holiness, it shines through in our relationships, churches, workplaces, and daily lives. The holiness of God consecrates these physical things as holy. While we are no longer bound by the ceremonial law (fulfilled in Christ), we are still called to live our lives as set apart and holy unto the Lord. We have a holy meal (the Lord’s supper), holy baptism, holy hands (I Timothy 2:8), and a holy calling (II Timothy 1:9). We are to be holy in body and spirit (I Corinthians 7:34) and to offer our bodies as a holy sacrifice (Romans 12:1). We are referred to in Scripture as “saints,” which literally means “holy ones.”
Every aspect of our lives must be dedicated as holy unto the Lord. Zechariah 14:20-21 says, “In that day there will be inscribed on the bells of the horses ‘HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD,’ and the pots in the Lord’s house shall be like the bowls before the altar. And every cooking pot in Jerusalem and in Judah will be holy to the Lord of hosts…” Zechariah is prophesying that every cooking pot in the Lord’s house will be holy, not just those by the altar. On that day, every cooking pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be holy, not just those in the Lord’s house. This holiness will be so pervasive that even the smallest object, such as bells on a horse’s neck, will be inscribed as “HOLY TO THE LORD.”
Today, more than ever, we need holy marriages, holy families, holy homes, holy hospitality, holy friendships, holy callings, and more. However, these can only be achieved if we have a deep understanding of God’s holiness, which transforms our perspective and influences every aspect of our lives. Let us commit to seeking God’s holiness and strive to become the holy people we were created to be, worshipping a Holy God. It is through seeking and understanding God’s holiness that we find hope and encouragement for the transformation of our lives.
Remember, as it is written, “…with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). This is not just a statement; it is a promise that should fill us with reassurance and confidence in our journey toward holiness.
In His Service,
Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem
General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop
Weekly Message – 07/29/2024
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Weekly Message
Date: July 29, 2024
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, power, and dominion forever and ever, and to the Holy Ghost, who continues to dwell within us, guiding our steps. This week’s message reveals, “Holiness is a Promise, Not a Threat.”
Christ is the answer to our guilt and condemnation (through justification), so He is the answer to our bondage and corruption (sanctification). He takes away not only the verdict but also the slavery. In the heavenly court, it would be cruel and unjust for God to justify us without giving us the gifts that belong to us by that heavenly verdict. He doesn’t just put money into our bank account and then leave us stranded along the side of the road, beaten and bruised.
Holiness is not an option for the Christian. You may believe that “Holiness” is an impossible dream?” To be sure, “but with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). God’s word tells us Holiness is not an option but a requirement. However, it’s essential to understand that this is not a threat but a promise, a beacon of hope that guides our journey.
What God began, he will finish (Philemon 1:6). In Christ, we are already holy, righteous, sanctified, and reconciled (1 Corinthian 1:30). Now we are called to embrace and live what we are, not to strive to become what we are not yet. This brings a profound sense of peace, contentment, and self-acceptance, knowing that we are loved and accepted as we are.
In closing, “…with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). This is not just a statement but a source of profound hope and encouragement, knowing that no matter the circumstances, God’s power can make all things possible. Let this truth fill you with reassurance and confidence in your faith journey.
In His Service,
Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem
General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop
Weekly Message – 07/15/2024
This week, we delve into the profound message of “The Highway of Holiness is a Designed Way and a Plain Way.”
Weekly Message – 07/08/2024
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Date: July 8, 2024
Greetings, beloved members of the Church, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, power, and dominion forever and ever, and to the Holy Ghost, who still abides in us. This week’s message is “Walking the Highway of Holiness,” a journey we are on together.
I want to conclude this series on the Highway of Holiness with words of hope and reassurance. For those who may feel lost, remember that God brought us here today to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you trust in Jesus Christ, His blood shed on the cross, and put your trust entirely in Him, He will forgive your sins, raise you spiritually, and set you on this Highway of Holiness.
Don’t leave the church without experiencing regeneration. I fear the consequences of doing so. You don’t need to move physically; trust in Him. Also, understand that in every case, justification is followed by sanctification. Hence, look at your life. Are you on the Highway of Holiness? Is there a pattern of growing holiness in your life? Are you more like Jesus Christ than you were a year ago? Is your life pure? Is your heart growing in love for God with all your heart and love for your neighbor? Is your conscience accusing or defending you? Are there areas of sin that are troubling you, besetting you? How is it going for you sexually? Are you sexually pure? Or is your conscience smiting you right now, the Holy Spirit convicting you?
Look at your speech. Are you arguing, complaining, gossiping, slandering, or lying? Is filthy language coming from your lips, or are there any off-color jokes? Now, look at the relationships between you and other church members. Is there bitterness, rage, unforgiveness, judgementalism, attitudes of superiority, or pride toward others? What about lawful pleasures? Are you tasting and seeing the honey of the Lord and sampling it at the appropriate amount? Psalm 34:8 tells us, “O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
In closing, let us reflect on the positive areas of our lives. Are we living a life of cheerful self-sacrifice, understanding that our actions benefit the body of Christ internally here and then as we reach out to others who haven’t come to faith in Jesus Christ? Are we actively involved in evangelism, missions, caring for the poor and needy, and fulfilling our duty as members of this spiritual community?
Because “…with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).
In His Service,
Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem
General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop
Message from First Lady Worthem – 7/7/2024
Church of the Living God The Pillar and Ground of the Truth, Which He Purchased With His Own Blood, Inc. Jewell Dominion Message from the Desk of First Lady Deaconess Linda Worthem Date: July 7, 2024 Holy Greetings, my brothers and sisters, in the name of …
