Weekly Message – 10/07/2024
This month’s messages delve into Humility: “Being Humble and Teachable.”
Author: CLG
Message from First Lady Worthem – 9/29/2024
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: September 29, 2024 Holy greetings, my brothers and sisters, in the …
Weekly Message – 09/30/2024
Church of the Living God
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Jewell Dominion
Weekly Message
Date: September 30, 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 is the culmination of the series on Holiness: “It’s Holiness or Hades (Lake of Fire): Which Do You Choose?”
Holiness is a crucial distinction between God and sinful humans, particularly in our fallen state and our redeemed condition, where we entirely rely on God for any holiness within us. God’s holiness, an essential concept, signifies His complete moral purity and the moral gulf between God and those who have accepted Him as their Lord and Savior, consequently changing our lives.
The prophet Isaiah declared, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty” (Isaiah 6:3). It is the only description of God repeated in the three-fold formula. God is GENUINELY holy. This scripture served to remind Israel in the original context, and us at present, that God’s holiness is a matter of enormous spiritual significance.
In conclusion, the greatest hope of the Israelites and us today is to see God, and our greatest fear is not to see God because absolute holiness is attractive and terrifying. The holiness of God is evident throughout Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. This is why so few of Jesus’ contemporaries understood him as described in the Gospels. When God appears in history, His presence is mysterious. Therefore, the first appropriate reaction is worship and gratitude. When God appears in history, His presence is mysterious. Therefore, the first appropriate reaction is worship and gratitude. When God sends His holiness into our lives, our lives should help change communities through His Holy Spirit. The good news of Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection should be preached to all nations.
When God defeats evil, there will no longer be a need for a temple with a “holy of holies,” as the Holy God will dwell among his people forever and ever.
Let us remember, “…with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). This message of hope and possibility is a constant reassurance of God’s power in our lives.
In His Service,
Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem
General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop
Weekly Message – 09/23/2024
This week’s message on Holiness: “Being A Workman Approved By God.” (Second Timothy 2:14-26.)
Weekly Message – 09/16/2024
This week’s message is “Regardless of How We May Feel, Holiness should be a Central Part of our lives today.”
Weekly Message – 09/09/2024
Church of the Living God
The Pillar and Ground of the Truth, Which He Purchased With His Own Blood, Inc.
Jewell Dominion
Weekly Message
Date: September 9, 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 the: “Characteristics Needed to Live A Holy Life.”
The Bible tells us that our God is holy and calls for us, His chosen people, to live a pure and holy life. “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them, ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy’” (Leviticus 19:2). I firmly believe that God does not place an expectation upon us that He does not provide for.
The characteristics needed for holy living and the five steps required to help us get there:
1. Accepting what God wants for us. If we want to be followers of Christ, we must embrace the reality that holiness is what God wants for us. He told us through his word that it is what He expects from our lives. We must deny ourselves and follow the word of God. If we love God, then our lives become evidence of it.
2. Accept that you can live a holy life. Obedience to God’s word is necessary for a holy life because we must follow Jesus’s commands daily so that His perfect will for our lives is done. Our belief in the word of God is based on faith; because of it, holy living is possible for you. So, with obedience and faith, we can live a holy life pleasing in the sight of God.
3. Live a sacrificial life. We are called to give ourselves entirely to God. Romans 12:1 tells us, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Holy living is a consequence of having the Holy Spirit in our lives. We must live a life of consecration daily.
4. Follow the word of God continuously. Holy living involves consistently following Jesus unconditionally and unapologetically rather than just following the word of God for a short time.
5. Demonstration in the community. When we start living a holy life, we will become a powerful and encouraging blessing to others in our family and around us. God will use you in ways you could have never imagined. His presence will go with us wherever we go, sharing his insights to help us live the life he has called us to.
The song “When I See Jesus, Amen” emphasizes that living a holy life is synonymous with living a righteous life. It suggests we will attain eternal life by learning to endure suffering.
Remember, “…with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).
In His Service,
Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem
General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop
Weekly Message – 09/02/2024
This week, we will discuss a crucial topic: “Ways to Foster a Holy Life.”
Message from First Lady Worthem – 8/25/2024
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: August 25, 2024
Greetings to my beloved brothers and sisters in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am saved, sanctified, and kept by the power of the Holy Ghost. I give honor to our General Chief Overseer, Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem, Assistant Overseer, Bishop Dr. Bonnie Guster, the Chief Helpers, and all church officials who work tirelessly to spread the Good News and bring souls to Christ. Your dedication is truly inspiring.
Saints, as I was preparing our evening meal, which mainly consisted of fresh vegetables from our family gardens, the words “HARVEST TIME” came to my mind. In the past, most families had their own gardens, but nowadays, our children are busy with their own homes and jobs, and they mainly get their vegetables from the store. However, my brother-in-law, Deacon Dave Crudup, the Associate Pastor of Corinth, MS, cares for our family garden. In the Spring, we see him tilling the soil to prepare it for the seeds. He works hard to prepare the soil for planting, and soon, we see the seeds sprout and produce vegetables. Just as with natural seeds, growing the fruits of the Spirit takes time. Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
I encourage all pastors to continue feeding their members with the word of God and having them accept it, as the fruit of the Spirit will manifest in due time. Hebrews 3:15 tells us, “…today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts…” I urge all members to allow the Holy Spirit to soften their hearts so God’s word can take root.
Revelation 21:27 reminds us that nothing defiling shall enter God’s kingdom. Let us strive to live without sin and repent with a contrite heart if we do sin, knowing that God will forgive us.
In closing, I humbly ask for your prayers for the Overseer and our family. Your unwavering support is not only appreciated but also crucial to our mission. We assure you that we will also pray for you and your family. Let us live so that one day we may hear, ‘Well done, thou good and faithful servant.’ God bless you all.
All Praise, Be To The True and Living God.
His Servant,
𝒟𝑒𝒶𝒸𝑜𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝐿𝒾𝓃𝒹𝒶 𝒲𝑜𝓇𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂
Deaconess Linda Worthem
First Lady of COTLG-Jewell Dominion
