Freedom Festival - AGCM Kadayanallur Mission Trip - 2011

Does God hear our Prayer?

Dear Brethren,

'..."Lord, the one you love is sick"' John 11:3
John records, '...Mary and Martha sent someone to tell Jesus, "Lord, the one you love is sick"' (NCV). Someone went to Jesus on behalf of Lazarus and because they went, Jesus responded. The healing didn't take place for several days, but it was set in motion the moment the Lord was called on. Have you ever wondered where your prayers go? '...There was silence in heaven... And... Another angel came and stood at the altar, holding a golden pan... with the prayers of all God's... people. The angel put this offering... before the throne. The smoke... went up... to God with the prayers of God's people' (Revelation 8:1-4 NCV). Why was there silence in heaven? Because someone was praying! Heaven pauses to hear the prayers of someone like you. The prayers of all God's... people... went up... to God. Isn't that awesome! Your words don't stop until they reach the heart of God, so keep praying. Notice, the friend who went to Jesus on behalf of Lazarus said, '"Lord, the one you love is sick."' He didn't base his appeal on the imperfect love of the one in need, but on the perfect love of Jesus. He didn't say, 'The one who loves you is sick.' He said, 'The one you love is sick.' That's different. The power of prayer doesn't depend on the virtue of the one who prays, but on the unchanging love of the one who hears. Aren't you glad? You may be deeply flawed, you may not understand the mystery of prayer, but this much is clear: action begins in heaven when someone on earth prays.

God loves the people of Japan. He requires the church of Jesus Christ to stand in the gap and intercede for them. Let us pray earnestly believing that the Lord will hear and answer our prayers for the Salvation of Japan.

This Friday, we will experience unique multimedia worship with international recording artist and twice Grammy nominated Dr. Enoch Fernando from California, USA. Please check him out atwww.enochmusic.com Dr. Fernando will start leading us into praise and worship at sharp 9:30 a.m. Kindly ensure that you are on time bringing in your family and friends.

God bless you.

Agape

Pastor Samuel Tressler

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Do We Really Need Each Other?

Dear Brethren,

'...Encourage the fainthearted, help the weak...' 1 Thes 5:14

I am sure you have heard the saying that 'God did not make man an island (To be alone always) but made him to be part of a community'. This makes it possible for people to commune with each other, bless each other , pray for each other, support each other in times of need, counsel each other, care for each other and more than anything... love each other. We all NEED each other... more than we realize.

I read a rather amusing story that I would like to share with you which explains this thought very well.

There was a mouse who looked out through a crack in a farmhouse wall and was distraught to discover a mousetrap. When he went to tell his buddies, the chicken said, 'Sorry, pal, not my problem.' The pig said, 'I'll pray for you.' The cow was busy and said, 'Come back later.' Dejected, the mouse was left alone to handle his problem. That night, a poisonous snake got caught in the mousetrap and when the farmer's wife went to investigate she got bitten. She developed a raging fever, and everyone knows you treat a fever with chicken soup. So the farmer took his axe to the barn for the main ingredient! As his wife's condition deteriorated and neighbor's gathered, he had to butcher the pig to feed them. Finally she died. So many people came to the funeral that he ended up slaughtering the cow to make dinner for them all. So, in the end, everybody lost!

The Bible says, '...Encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.' It only takes one thing to be an encourager: a willingness to '...bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves' (Romans 15:1 NAS). Before deciding somebody else's problem has nothing to do with you, read this: '...If one member suffers, all the members suffer...' (1 Corinthians 12:26 NKJV). You can't sit on the sidelines while someone else is hurting; tomorrow it may be you!

We are encouraged to 'Share each others burdens...' (Galatians 6:2 NLT). When one of us is threatened, we are all at risk. Our lives are woven together for a reason; each of us is a vital thread in another person's tapestry. So, let's learn to look beyond ourselves and meet others and the point of their needs... and I am not referring to mere financial needs.... there is more to life than that.

I encourage you to pray and look around today for anyone (Not just in AGC but at work, your neighbors and friends) who may be hurting, fearful or in pain... and then aim to meet the need. Jesus always did!

Remember, we all need each other...sometime.....

I wish you a blessed day today and I look forward to meeting with you and your families this Friday as we stand witness to the goodness of God.

Remember, "Friends of God..tell their friends...about God." I believe that you are a Friend of God...and will share the goodness of your God with all those around you. It is time for AGC to explode...not just with the praises of God... but with the saving of lost souls.

Agape

Pastor Samuel Tressler

What are you thinking?...

Dear Brethren,

What I feared has come upon me... Job 3:25

I read an interesting story of a man called 'Nick'. Nick was a tough guy with a bad outlook. He worked on the railways. One night after all his fellow workers had gone home he accidentally locked himself in a refrigerated carriage. Worried that the temperature was below freezing, he yelled for help, but to no avail. The more he thought about his situation the colder he felt, until eventually he started shivering uncontrollably. Convinced he was dying, he wrote a letter to his family outlining what had happened. The next morning they found Nick's body. An autopsy revealed that he had indeed frozen to death. But the investigators discovered something puzzling. The carriage in which Nick was trapped was out of order and had been disconnected. The night he froze to death the temperature in the boxcar was 16.1 degrees, just below room temperature. But because he expected to die, he lost the battle in his mind.

What we believe about our life is more important than what anyone else believes. Job said, 'What I feared has come upon me.'

We need to be wise and careful about what we anticipate; negative expectations become self-fulfilling prophecies.

God has promised to help us, but we get the deciding vote. By focusing on the negative we start to agree to let satan defeat us. Jesus said, '..."According to your faith will it be done for you"' (Matthew 9:29 NIV). Another translation puts it like this: '..."Become what you believe"...' (TM).

So let's get into agreement with God's Word and focus on His promises instead of our problems. When we do this, our faith will take us to new levels of victory. But it's up to us to take the first step! Let's ensure that we take a step in the right direction.

We have a special guest speaker this week. His name is Pastor Ebenezer John. His website is Ebenezerjohn.com ... check it out

He will be ministering to us this Friday through Worship and the Word of God. Come expecting great things from God and I am sure that HE will not disappoint us.

Bring all your friends and colleagues along too...and they too will be blessed.

Agape

Pastor Samuel Tressler

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Cast down Unbelief

This week Pastor Samuel Tressler shared the sermon on "Cast down Unbelief".

Listen completely to get more blessed by this sermon. Click on this Video link to view this sermon.

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Tree is recognized by its FRUIT...!!

Galatians 5:22 & 23, is probably the most memorable verses and are those that list the "fruit of the Spirit." Fruit results from planted seeds. When seeds grow they bear fruit. Fruit represents outward, visible behavior: Every Leader/Believer should embrace this marvelous list of inward qualities. Evaluate yourself against them:

Love: is my life motivated by love for people?

Joy: Do I exhibit an unshakable joy, regardless of circumstances?

Peace: Do people see my inward peace and take courage?

Long-suffering: Do I wait patiently for results as I develop people or goals?

Kindness: Am I caring and understanding toward everyone I meet?

Goodness: Do I want the best for others and the organization?

Faithfulness: Have I kept my commitments to the mission?

Gentleness: Is my strength under control? Can I be both tough and tender?

Self-Control: Am I disciplined to make progress toward my goals?

Jesus said in Matthew 7:17 & 18, "Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit."

Let us work out our Salvation with fear and trembling and produce fruits of righteousness unto our Savior the Lord Jesus Christ.

I am praying for you and believe that the Lord will fulfill His purposes and promises in your life.

God bless you.

Agape,

Pastor Samuel Tressler