Weekly Message – 08/12/2024
This week’s message discusses “Why Should We Be Holy?”
Author: CLG
Weekly Message – 07/29/2024
Church of the Living God
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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
Church of the Living God
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Jewell Dominion
Weekly Message
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
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Weekly Message – 07/01/2024
This week’s message is “The Upward Call of God on this Highway of Holiness.”
Weekly Message – 06/24/2024
Church of the Living God
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Jewell Dominion
Weekly Message
Date: June 24, 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 still abides in us. This week’s message emphasizes “That the Highway to Holiness is a Bitter Warfare.”
Remember this: Every step of the way will be easy as you walk on the highway of Holiness. The world, flesh, and the devil will oppose you at every turn. You may wonder why temptation and trouble are coming your way while you are on the highway to Holiness. These things come to try us and to purify us so that we may have eternal life. During the process of sanctification, sin will kill you spiritually and naturally. But we must be determined to continue walking on the Holiness highway. James 1:14-16 says, “Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.” You can overcome individual temptations, but you must be vigilant against sin patterns for the rest of your life. Anyone who thinks they are standing firm should be careful not to fall. Although individual fiery temptations can be extinguished, it won’t be easy.
We should anticipate facing challenges from the world, our own desires, and evil forces. This means we must put in the effort to lead a holy life. We can’t simply go with the flow; we must work hard. While our actions and deeds are essential for our growth, they are not the basis for our salvation. We do not progress in salvation; we are either saved or not. However, once we have been justified, we can make progress by relying on the power of the Holy Spirit to empower our efforts.
In conclusion, God brings us to the foot of the Cross to shatter our wills and reveal true brokenness. We witness His wounded Hands and Feet, His Face of Love crowned with thorns, and behold the complete brokenness of the One who declared, “Not my will, but Thine be done” (Luke 22:42) as He drank the bitter cup of our sin to its dregs. According to 1 Peter 2:9, we are a selected race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people that God has chosen for himself. Our purpose is to declare the virtues of the one who has called us out of darkness and into his marvelous light.
We are called to work out our salvation with reverence and awe, knowing that “…with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).
In His Service,
Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem
General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop
Weekly Message – 06/17/2024
This week’s message emphasizes “The Importance of Energy in Pursuing the Way of Holiness.”
