Headed To That Hill Far Away #89503282015

SURFING WITH JESUS

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

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Headed To That Hill Far Away

Some 2000 years ago our Lord and Savior started his journey to that hill far away. What a day as he began his journey entering the city with everyone proclaiming, Hosanna as he rode on a humble donkey and they hailed Jesus with great praise.

Sad, as the week continue how the crowd would change with anger in their hearts and proclaim C R U C I F Y, him until the rulers doing what is politically right would allow them to take him away to be crucified .

Just think as he serves the twelve disciples one of his own with greed in his heart would yield to temptation and allow money to overcome him and betray the very one who came to save him.

Imagine for a moment, you are there that week, where would you be? Would you side with the crowd? Would you stand with Jesus? Would you run and hide for fear they would think you were one of them?

Folks Jesus went to that rugged cross for you and for me. Today we have hope of eternal life when we repent and receive him and walk in the light as it shines on our path. We don’t have to worry because he has paid the price for us.

I want to walk with him today, I don’t want to run and hide, I want to proclaim Jesus is the one, yes, he’s the only one. Will you join me this week in taking a stand for the only peace that one needs and that’s the peace we receive in Jesus?

In spite of what is going on in the ole world, I know everything is going to be alright because God is in control.  

REMEMBER

“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9

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Dad Got There Faster #89403172015

SURFING WITH JESUS

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

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Dad Got There Faster

This touched my heart as my daughter gave this prayer request. One never knows when the next inspirational thought will come. In our community recently we had a family of five went on a cruise and the father died of a heart attack. Quite a shock to one and all and although I don’t know them personally my wife tells me they did a lot to help people.

Not sure of the exact age of the one who said this my daughter says but I know the 4 boys are between the ages of 11-19 and it was one of the younger ones. His mother relayed, “This little boy is amazing! I was having one of my little break downs and he says mom remember its like dad’s in an airplane to heaven and we’re in a car. He got there faster but we're on our way just real slow :) he is a child of God.

Wow, that set me back a moment, he is already stepping up to the plate to help mom and he hit a homerun. Sounds like mom and dad have raised their children to love God and know how to find strength in him as they continue their journey.

Some days we think our car is going awful slow but just remember in his word how he feeds the little bird, take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there. There is an oldie that is ever prevalent that goes like this?

Jesus is the One

1When the day is dark before you, And the clouds are hanging low.
There is One who watches o'er you, Ev'rywhere that you may go.

2 Oh, if you are sad and lonely, Life is but an empty tomb.
Breathe a prayer to Jesus only, He will drive away the gloom.

3 When you come to cross the river, He will be your Friend and Guide.
You can live with Him forever, Over on the other side.

Chorus
Jesus is the One, Yes, He's the only One,
Let Him have His way until the day is done;
When He speaks you know, the clouds will have to go,
Just because He loves you so.

Young man, I don’t know you but you spoke to me, I don’t know how or when but I know as a child of God Jesus is the one and I look forward to heaven.

REMEMBER

“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9

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Gleaming from our Mentors #89303102015

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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

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Gleaming from our Mentors

I received an invitation to join in the meeting of the GAE (General Appointees Emeriti) for the church at the International Offices (Upper Room Chapel), Cleveland, TN today and it was a thrill to worship with many warriors I have known as I grew up. A special thank you to Gladys Long Scotton for her kind invitation.

God is so good, he still works in and thru us regardless of where our path has taken us and where we are today. The same spirit of God that led these folks over the years leads them today. Young folks you would be blessed to take advantage of picking their brains and grasping the golden nuggets they have to offer.

Allowing these precious leaders to mentor you will enlighten you and enhance your ministry. Everyone needs a mentor, I’m thankful I’ve had several over the years. I remember Bishop John Murphy as I pastored my first church. He became my hero and my spiritual giant and was full of love, care, and wisdom that helped me over the years.

When I was moved from my first church, I remember him saying to me now Bro. Dasher go slow at your next church. I ask him what he meant. Did I do something wrong? He said no just go slow. So, this stayed on my mind and as I was packing to leave my second church he said, now Bro. Dasher remember to go slow. I said you told me that when I came to this church what are you trying to tell me? I was very sincere and sort of upset.

Well, when I arrived at my third church, I immediately saw things that needed to be changed. Guess what? My mentors words rang out, GO SLOW, and it finally sunk in that these changes need to take place but I need to wait and lead the congregation and allow these changes to become their idea. When I did these changes took place. Why? Because I learned to go slow and allow God to do the work. I got out of the way.

Spirit of God, help me to wait on you, help me to gleam golden nuggets from our wonderful mentors, help me to lean not on my own understanding, help us to trust and obey and acknowledge you are the potter and we are the clay. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he will direct thy path.

I’m bubbling over in my soul tonight and I thank you Lord for blessing my wife and I today to feast in your presence. Wow, showers of blessings.

REMEMBER

“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9

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Lord I need you to move #89102202025

SURFING WITH JESUS

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

Web Site:  http://surfingwithjesus.org    #89102202015

“Lord I need you to move.”

I picked up this thought from a writing shared by Quinton Williamson that blessed my soul. Have you ever been at the place where you cried out Lord I need you to move?

My heart is heavy as I see the way prophecy is being fulfilled right before my eyes as man and nations turn their hearts away from God. I have never seen so many “Christians” who seem content to go along with the crowd and let whatever will be just happen.

Folks, Jesus is coming again and I believe soon. He instructed us to behold him and look for his return.  It is as though oh well, and take it lightly today. I do not want to be among those who get left behind. Do you?

I think those of us who have heard the gospel time and time again can fall into the web of Satan and not diligently take the signs of the times seriously. We need to keep our lamps trimmed and ready with plenty of oil when he calls us to go home.

That sounds silly preacher. Well, that is just what the devil wants you to yield to, this web he spins will cost your soul as you forsake doing the things you know God would have you do.

If every person that says they believe in God in our community got up today and went to fellowship and worship at their local church there would not be room to hold them. Allow God to heal you from anything that separates you from assembling yourself and having fellowship with Christians. We need each other as we battle the devil and receive our victory in the Lord.

I cry unto you, do not let Satan spin a web around you that will cost you your soul. Folks, HELL is real, a place to miss, a place to shun. Likewise, HEAVEN is real and a place you want to go and hear Jesus say well done thou good and faithful servant.

I say unto you with all my heart, go forward with God. The song says souls are dying, men are crying for the want of someone to lead them to the cross. Will you take up your cross and follow HIM?

REMEMBER

“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9

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The God of Peace #893030315

SURFING WITH JESUS

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

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The God of Peace

Philippians 4:8-9 (KJV)

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

I want more of the God of peace. Man continues to mess up God’s plan. How can you alter a perfect plan and make it better. This world needs us to be true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and have a good report. Man is crying out for virtue and we need to live it and give praise to God.

God is the only one worthy of praise but when you see these things lived before your eyes it is something to give praise for. As educated, intelligent, and smart as you may think you are you need the knowledge and wisdom to know who God is and where you are in his plan.

He’s got the whole world in his hands, he’s got the whole wide world in his hands he’s got the whole world in his hands he’s the whole world in his hands. We sang it as kids but have we forgotten what we learned, what we received and what we heard?

God I seek your peace today, in the midst of the storm on this earth I seek you and want to be in your hands.

REMEMBER

“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9

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What Is Death All About #98202012015

SURFING WITH JESUS

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

Web Site:  http://surfingwithjesus.org    #89203012015

What Is Death All About

This week I have had a subject on my mind no one wants to think about much less talk about, DEATH

A Post by my friend Danny Rogers Feb 28 2015 said in Today's Thought:

 Many today are like the people of Isaiah's time in that that they do not want to hear the truth if it is unpleasant, only those things that will make them feel good about themselves. "That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children who will not hear the law of the Lord; who say to the seers, 'Do not see' and to the prophets, 'Do not prophesy to us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits.'" Isaiah 30:9-10 NKJV

What is death all about? Well you quit breathing, there is no life, and you die. We have an appointment to keep. Everybody WILL keep this appointment:

Join me in Hebrews 9:27-28

²⁷ And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

²⁸ So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

Man does not want to hear this because it brings him into account for his life. He prefers to go his own way and do his own thing. Man fears death but rest assured you need have no fear with Jesus in your life. Yes, it’s that simple, God provided a plan thru his son Jesus dying on the cross for your sins. I close each week with the answer from God’s word.

1John 1:9 says “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Lester Roloff put it this way I’ll promise you that if the rapture takes place five minutes from now, you will be ready for it and be in it.

People say, "Look what you’ve missed." I know. I’ve missed being a drunkard. I’ve missed being a dopehead. I’ve missed dying before I reached fivescore years. I missed the Devil’s alphabet and his language. I’ve missed the sorrow, the heartache, the loneliness of a broken home. There are a heap of things I’ve missed, and I appreciate missing them.

With death we have victory, “Victory in Jesus, my Savior forever.” Will you receive God’s word today?

REMEMBER

“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9

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