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Monday, December 7, 2009

What They See Is What They Get!

We are living in a unique age. We are called to spread the gospel to new generation. Sadly some are pounding the pulpit and railing against what they believe is a generation that is hopeless. I will admit that ministry to this post-modern generation can be frustrating and at the very least challenging, but I do not believe it is hopeless. I would like to go on record and say "This generation can be reached". I know, the "en-vogue" thing for a 41 year old preacher at this point in the post is to attack organized religion and point out all the warts and blemishes of particular church movements and their traditional services. Before you get worried that I am rushing to buy a pottery wheel and candles for my acoustic alchemy worship set, relax, I am not going there! lol... But I do wonder if some of what is being preached is being drowned out by what this generation sees in the lives of Apostolics?

In too many cases what is being said is not being matched by what is being displayed. Remember this is a "visual" generation. This description is not just a statement about video screens and strobe lights added for effect in some kind of optical worship experience. This generation "sees" first, rather than listening. This is one important reason that we must "display" the truth that we preach. People have grown tired of mere words. "Our use of the Bible is analogous to our use of language. We indwell it rather than looking at it from the outside. But for this to happen it is clear that this 'indwelling' must mean being part of the community whose life is shaped by the story which the Bible tells"(Lesslie Newbigin). In other words, what we preach has to be made visible!  WHAT THEY 'SEE' IS WHAT THEY 'GET'!

The Christ message must be preached and "lived out"...clearly! Graham Johnston in his book "Preaching To a Post-Modern World" states, "It is essential that the preacher not fall into the trap of being wishy-washy with a watered down message. People who have tired of uncertainty will be seeking straight answers". This generation is swift to recognize whether or not the message matches the life. They are not afraid of our doctrine...if our lives match what we say we believe. I am proposing that the apostolic church is poised to be the recipient of this generation's gaze. Let us recognize the need to "shew forth" this glorious gospel. This generation needs to see a church on fire, filled with the Holy Spirit and excited about what has brought us out of darkness. There is no need to be intimidated about our faith, our doctrine, our separation, our worship or our service to the Father. Square your shoulders, hold your head up, step out and demonstrate God's provision and love. It is the only way that this generation will receive it.

WHAT THEY 'SEE' IS WHAT THEY 'GET'!

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posted by Myles Young at 10:02 AM 2 Comments

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Blogger Robert Lambeth said...

I have really enjoyed your blog! It serves as inspiration to me.
Cleveland Lambeth
Missionary in Brasil

December 7, 2009 at 10:51 AM  
Anonymous David Mireles said...

Great post, I really believe that I as a young person in Public School should not just say that I'm Pentecostal, that I believe in Holiness etc. But to actually just do it, because, I encounter many students who say, that they're Catholic, Muslim, Baptist etc., but do they show it? By the way they brag about how they spent their "fun" and "wild" weekend full of booze and parties, I think not. It sure is interesting to see the responses of my friends when I tell them that I went to a Pentecostal church, spoke in tounges, and shouted, and saw miracles be done. God Bless you Bro.Myles

December 7, 2009 at 11:59 AM  

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Monday, October 26, 2009

Hold On - Pastor C. Myles Young



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posted by Myles Young at 12:45 AM 5 Comments

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Blogger Unknown said...

Yeaaaaaaa! my favorite singer let's usher in the presence of God with the ministry of song

October 26, 2009 at 10:02 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Bro Young, I have always love this song.I am so glad you are my pastor. Thanks janetM

October 27, 2009 at 6:16 PM  
Blogger Rev. and Mrs. Zotzman's Blog said...

Oh, I can feel the presence of God! I love this song! I am getting chills from this and it is so true, we must hold on!

October 29, 2009 at 3:57 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Pastor Young,

Yes! yes! yes! This is one song that has really, help me along in my walk the words are perfect. Thank you, thank you.

November 5, 2009 at 1:09 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have cried to this song a few times over the past few months. Having to silently watch as friends made choices I knew they'd someday regret, I bit my tongue and just sang the words to myself. "Hold on to what you know is right." Thank you Pastor for taking a stand regardless of what your friends and peers thought.

November 6, 2009 at 10:32 PM  

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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

CALGARY, ALBERTA CANADA

Calgary, Alberta Canada - Pastor Myles Young Blog4 different countries in 5 days. Whew, I am exhausted.
I just landed in the Calgary, Alberta where this week I am privileged to be preaching at the Alberta Youth Convention. Calgary has got to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. My wife and kids are pumped up because they are skiing in the Rockies (I can't because of knee replacement).
This years theme is "Breakthrough" and it is going to be great. I am especially excited to be here with all of my friends from Canada.
We are now close to 400 hits from Canada on this blog. All of you that read this around the world, help us pray for a "Breakthrough" for Canada.
I believe that there is a great multi-cultural revival that is beginning among the young people of this beautiful nation.

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posted by Myles Young at 10:05 AM 5 Comments

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Blogger MissionsAngel said...

This is going to be an awesome conference! I'm with you on this one Bro Young, Calgary is a very beautiful city and its packed with pepople from every culture and tongue, hungry for something true, something real and doors of Truth Church are wide open! See you in Calgary!

March 25, 2008 at 2:51 PM  
Blogger Judy King said...

We are glad to have the Youngs with us! It is so much fun.

So glad you guys love Calgary and Canada!

March 25, 2008 at 7:35 PM  
Blogger Janell said...

What a wonderful place to be! Canada has some really great people there! =)

March 28, 2008 at 9:43 AM  
Blogger The Guy With The Bike said...

amen ! ;-)

March 29, 2008 at 12:54 PM  
Blogger Judy King said...

YOUTH CONFERENCE WAS WONDERFUL!! Thanks Young Family for being with us....it was a blast!

March 29, 2008 at 7:15 PM  

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Liberia Revival

Liberia Pastor Myles YoungBro BJ Wilmoth just returned today from Liberia. I spoke with him briefly. He was pumped up! 152 people received the Holy Ghost at the conference he preached. Some incredible things took place. Lord willing he is going to check in and give us a "KINGDOM" report after he gets over his jet-lag. Pray for the Stewarts as they continue to lead the revival in Liberia.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Canada's in the House

Canadian Flag on Pastor Myles Young BlogHey everybody, I just wanted to give a shout out to all of my brothers and sisters from the beautiful nation of Canada. Why don't some of you drop us a line and let us know what God is doing across our northern border. It is good to have all of you on board. It is revival time in Canada.

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posted by Myles Young at 5:07 PM 2 Comments

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Blogger Judy King said...

Bro. Young....I just clicked on your blog and saw that you posted to the Canadians on Feb 13th! Well, that happens to be my birthday!! THANKS! LOL!

God is good to us in Canada. We are going forward in Jesus Name!

Truth Church is an international church...last month we had a large group of Filipinos over to our house for a potluck supper and yesterday Jamaicans! You would have loved the national food and the fellowship!!

It is so neat how God brings people from so many nations and makes us into one great church!!!

Gotta love it!!

February 17, 2008 at 2:25 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well all I can say is that Canada has been good to me !!!!! LOL What is up with this Canadian "love connection" ???
It is so great to be a part of God's great kingdom & have so many wonderful friends from different places around the world.
Our God is THE God of ALL Nations.
Sis. Michele Pontius

February 22, 2008 at 12:02 PM  

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Friday, February 8, 2008

Think about the Kingdom

Worship @ The Rock ChurchIn that beautiful passage of scripture we call "The Lord's Prayer" is a very powerful statement not only for praying but for living. "Our Father, which art in the heavens,
Hallowed be thy name... (let your name be made holy...)
Thy kingdom come...(your kingdom be established...)
Thy will be done...(let your will be performed...)
These clauses are not complete thoughts without the closing statement "On earth as it is in heaven". This is a pattern of how we are to live. We are to live on earth in such a way that His name is made holy, so that His kingdom can be established in our lives, in order that we may perform His will just as He has designed it for us. Give this a thought as you go through you day. Is my life representing the holiness of His name? Are my actions helping to establish the kingdom of God on the earth? Am I performing the plan of the Father today?

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