Pastor James W Greer - Journey Church - Journey to the Light | In His Presence

 Pastor James W. Greer

The most profound blessing we can experience is to dwell in the power and presence of God. It is a true privilege to witness the transformative power of Christ in our lives. When His presence is felt, remarkable things unfold. Jesus came into this world to guide us from the shadows of darkness into the brilliance of His light. His presence is truly the greatest gift we could ever receive. 

How God's Light Drives Out Fear and Fills You with Joy | Pastor James W. Greer | Journey Church

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Jesus is fundamentally the Light and the Life, as depicted in scripture (Isaiah 9:2-3, NKJV; John 8:12, NKJV; John 1:1-5, NKJV). To truly experience this Light, it is essential to grasp His divine identity. He stands as the Light of the world, a profound gift from God, who loves us unconditionally. In His immense love, God sent His Son to illuminate our lives and guide us through darkness. It is His desire to manifest heaven on earth in our existence through Jesus (Matthew 6:10, NKJV).

 

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Photo and Story By Ken Hulsey

Many of you might know the well-loved spiritual poem, often referred to as Footprints in the Sand. It's a piece that resonates with many and carries a meaningful message. 

How a Stranger Can Bring God’s Message When You Least Expect It

 Written By Ken Hulsey

A few years back, Terri and I took our granddaughter for a delightful day at the zoo. What unfolded that day was more than just a joyful outing; it was a profound message from God that I never anticipated. Many of you know that I have a passion for photography, and the zoo offered the perfect backdrop for my wildlife photography pursuits. As is often my habit, I wandered off in search of interesting shots, momentarily losing sight of my family.

The Simple Step That Can Change Your Life | What Holds People Back From Taking That Leap

Written By: Ken Hulsey

Imagine yourself sailing on a serene lake, the gentle waves lapping against your boat. As you gaze toward the shore, a figure emerges, and after a moment of focus, you realize it's a man. To your astonishment, you see him walking toward you on the surface of the water.

As he approaches, it becomes clear—this is Jesus. He stops about fifty yards away and gestures for you to step out of the boat and join him on the water.

Facing Your Fears: Steps to Stand Strong | Why It’s Okay to Feel Scared and Keep Going

2 Timothy 4:6-18 paints a vivid picture of Paul’s unwavering courage in the face of trials. He faced opposition from religious leaders, endured mistreatment by magistrates, and was surrounded by hostile crowds. Yet, amidst these challenges, he remained steadfast. How did Paul find such strength? We can turn to his own words for insight. He admitted to the Corinthians that he approached them in weakness, speaking with fear and trembling (1 Corinthians 2:3). He even shared that he felt overwhelmed, pushed beyond what he could bear (2 Corinthians 1:8). There was a time when his fear was so intense that an angel had to come to him with a message of reassurance (Acts 27:24). 

You Can't Do Life Alone - Finding Peace & Strength | Inspiring Insights | Miracle Mindset

 Life can be incredibly challenging at times, throwing curveballs and obstacles in our path that threaten to derail us. Whether it's a health crisis, financial hardship, relationship troubles, or the loss of a loved one, these trials have the power to shake our faith and leave us feeling lost and alone. But I want to remind you today of a profound truth - you were never meant to navigate this journey called life on your own. God created us for relationship and community, both with Him and with others. When we try to tough it out in our own strength, relying solely on our limited understanding and resources, we quickly find ourselves overwhelmed and discouraged. But when we cultivate a deep, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ, everything changes. Suddenly, we have access to a supernatural peace that transcends our circumstances, an inner strength to persevere through adversity, and the comforting assurance that we are never alone. Through prayer, studying His Word, and quiet moments in His presence, we can experience the joy of true communion with our Savior. He longs to walk beside us, to carry our burdens, and to fill us with His love and grace. In a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable, Jesus is our unshakable foundation - our Rock, our Refuge, and our ever-present Help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). So if you find yourself struggling today, don't try to shoulder the weight alone. Run into the open arms of your Heavenly Father, pour out your heart to Him, and let His perfect peace wash over you. For in Him, you will find the strength and courage to face whatever lies ahead. - Ken Hulsey

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Stand Firm on the Word

"When most people hear the word idolatry, they think of pagans worshiping statues and assume, "That's one subject that can't apply to me." Oh, yes it can.

You don't have to keep a carved, wooden tiki idol in your backyard to be an idolater. You don't have to visit a Buddhist shrine. Any time you worship the thing God created as a god, that's idolatry.

We can get so caught up in the things of this world - jobs, money, people, material things - that we forget our purpose here on earth. We should live in the world but not of the world. Spend some time analyzing your walk with the Lord. Are there things that you are placing above your relationship with God? Ask Him to reveal things in your life that are being placed above God." - Tony Evans



1 John 2:15-17

15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.



Out of his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you the mighty inner strengthening of his Holy Spirit.
—Ephesians 3:16 (TLB)

"Horace Pitkin, the son of a wealthy merchant, was converted and went to China as a missionary. He wrote to his friends in America, saying, “It will be but a short time till we know definitely whether we can serve Him better above or here.” Shortly afterward, a mob stormed the gate of the compound where Pitkin defended the women and children. He was beheaded and his head was offered at the shrine of a heathen god, while his body was thrown into a pit with the bodies of nine Chinese Christians.

Sherwood Eddy, writing about him, said, “Pitkin won more men by his death than he ever could have won by his life.” Christ needs people today who are made of martyr stuff! Dare to take a strong, uncompromising stand for Him." - Billy Graham

Helping you along your journey:

Impacting the World for God

The Importance of Prayer

The Cost of Grace

Be Sure to Love the Loving

The Real Meaning of Easter

From Journey Church (Alexandria/Pineville LA) / CBN

Out of the many churches in Alexandria and Pineville you could choose from, we’d be honored to have you as our guest! Expect hear great music and practical preaching while your kids are having a blast. We accept, welcome and love everyone. Come as guests, leave as family. Special parking for first time guests and free coffee. Hope to see you this Sunday!

Alexandria Campus
1898 MacArthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301

Sundays at 11am

Pineville Campus
2900 Donahue Ferry Rd
Pineville, LA 71360

Sundays at 8:30am, 10am & 11:30am

Wednesdays @ 6:30pm

Jesus had come into town for the Passover celebration and was nearing the time when he would be betrayed by one of his disciples, publicly humiliated and mocked, beaten beyond recognition, and hung on a cross to die. It was the night before his suffering when he made his special request for his followers to remember that He gave his body for them and poured out his blood as a sacrifice for them.

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Good Friday – What is it?

Good Friday is observed on the Friday that proceeds Easter Sunday (also called Resurrection Sunday). It is a day when people remember Jesus’ death on the cross. Many people, mostly Christians, celebrate this day by attending a Good Friday service where they read the biblical accounts of Jesus’ death on the cross. (Read Luke 19.)

Good Friday – What Happened on Good Friday?
Although the term “Good Friday” is not mentioned in the Bible, we can study the events that took place on the day Jesus was crucified. After Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, He was taken through several trials before the chief priests, Pontius Pilate, and Herod (Luke 22:54–23:25). Three of the trials were by Jewish leaders and three by the Romans (John 18:12-14, Mark 14:53-65, Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:6-12, Mark 15:6-15). These events led up to Good Friday.

Pilate tried to compromise with the religious leaders by having Jesus beaten, but this act didn't satisfy them, so Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified (Mark 15:6-15). Jesus was mocked by the soldiers as they dressed Him in a purple robe and a crown of thorns (John 19:1-3). The sentence was written “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” Jesus, assisted by Simon of Cyrene, was then forced to carry His cross to the place of His death. It was at Golgotha that Jesus was crucified along with two criminals (John 19:17-22).

Later in the day, the Bible tells us that Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for Jesus’ body and was granted permission. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb. He then rolled a big stone in front of the entrance.

Good Friday – Was it Friday?
The Bible does not tell us exactly the day of the week Jesus was crucified. Most scholars believe it was either Friday or Wednesday. There are others who compromise and say it was a Thursday.1 In Matthew 12:40, Jesus said, “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”

Friday – We know that Jesus was in the grave for three days. If Jesus was crucified on a Friday, how can there be three days before Sunday? Proponents of a Friday crucifixion say that in a Jewish mindset, a part of a day was still considered to be a full day. So, if Jesus was in the grave for part of Friday, all day Saturday, and then part of Sunday, that would be considered three days. Mark 15:42-43 says that Jesus was crucified on the day before the Sabbath. If the Sabbath mentioned was the weekly Sabbath, then that lends toward a Friday crucifixion.

Thursday – Proponents of a Thursday crucifixion think there are too many events occurring for a Friday crucifixion to be possible. By adding an extra day, this alleviates the problem.

Wednesday – This view is based on there being two Sabbaths that week. The first is the one at the end of the crucifixion (Mark 15:42), which would have been the Passover. Then the second Sabbath was the weekly Sabbath. The women would have waited until after the Thursday Sabbath to purchase their spices on Friday, then rested on Saturday (Sabbath), and brought their spices to the tomb on Sunday morning. This takes a literal interpretation of the three days and three nights mentioned in Matthew 12:40.

No matter what day Jesus was crucified, we know that He died and rose from the grave! Since the day is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, we can assume that it is not all that important.

Good Friday – Why is it “Good”?
Is good Friday really “good”? It may seem odd that people celebrate the day Jesus’ was crucified as “good.” Obviously, the suffering Jesus went through on Good Friday was not good. He was whipped, beaten, mocked, and killed in a very violent way. How can that be good?

The results of Jesus’ death are very good! This is explained in Romans 5:8: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Then in 1 Peter 3:18, it is reiterated again: “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.”

Do you see Good Friday as a “good” day? Has Jesus washed away your sins and forgiven you? Will you spend eternity with Him?

From All About Jesus Christ