Tag Archives: Service

Prayer of Intercession

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is adapted for today from a prayer found on the internet a long time ago as an example of intercessory prayer. Heavenly Father, God Who is Almighty, It saddens our hearts to see the great suffering of … Continue reading →

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Esteem — Yourself?

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is one of the articles I wrote and posted for my very first website in the mid 90s soon after I got my first computer. I know, I was a slow up and comer! I thought it … Continue reading →

Posted in Vintage Messages | Tagged Agape, Arrogance, Bible, Bible Teaching, Character, Character Traits, Christ Jesus, Church, Esteem, Esteem Others, God, Godly Love, Greatest Commandments, Guidance, Happiness, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, I Love Me, Impossibility, Impossible, Jesus, Joy, Leaders, Lord, Love, Mark, Matthew, Me First, Ministers, Needs of Others, Pastors, Philippians, Possibility, Possible, Pride, Religious Organizations, Reputation, Scripture, Scriptures, Self-Centeredness, Self-Esteem, Self-Importance, Selfishness, Service, Serving Others, Spiritual, Spiritual Help, Two Greatest Commandments, Unselfish Love, Word of God, Word of Truth, Workers | Leave a comment

2 John, Verse 1-3

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Introduction In this short letter, the Beloved Apostle refers to himself as, the Elder. This could be how he referred himself to the churches he corresponded too or to individuals. This brings up a question, not of authenticity, but of … Continue reading →

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged 1 Timothy, 2 John, Abide, Abide in Truth, Abiding, Apostasy, Apostle Paul, Beloved Apostle John, Bible, Bible Teaching, Bishop, Body of Christ, Born Again, Bride, Bridegroom, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church of Christ, Communion, Deuteronomy, Elder, Elect Lady, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God's Love, Gospel of John, Grace, Guiding Into All Truth, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Bears Witness, Hope, Inspiration, Jerusalem, John, Lord, Love, Mediator, Mercy, Minister, Overlord, Overseer, Peace, Regeneration, Relationship, Repentance, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Serve, Service, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Spiritually Renewed, Strength, Teaching, The Elder, Truth, Word of God | 1 Comment

Rise Up, O God, and Judge The Earth

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I absolutely LOVE the Word of God! Those of you who know me, either personally or online know this to be true. Some of you online have known me for twenty plus years! I also love to encourage people, God’s … Continue reading →

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Do Not Fear

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

I’ve been trying to visit a myriad of blogs I follow and I’ve noticed something, very similar to a theme, cropping up here and there. It isn’t so much what media calls, a trending, but it has come up enough … Continue reading →

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Some Spiritual Practicalities

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

I was looking through my notes on messages I have wanted to teach on and ran across this one that I actually meant to post some time ago. As with all things though, when you “try” to serve the Lord … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 John, 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Flesh, Flesh vs Spirit, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Lord, Love, Mark, Ministry, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spirit, Spiritual, Spiritual Warfare, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Weakness, Word of God | Leave a comment

Jigsaw Puzzle Unity – Redux

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Redux? Why did I choose that word? I don’t know, it just seemed fitting at the time. First, this is a message that I posted on another site some time ago and yet felt in the light of recent instances … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 John, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Jigsaw Puzzle, Lord, Love, Ministry, Redux, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, The Big Picture, Truth, Word of God | 1 Comment

One Body, Many Members

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Luke 4:16-21, “So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And He was handed the book of the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Three Little Words

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Food For Thought | Tagged 3 Words, Choices, Communication, Communion, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Food For Thought, God's Love, Grace, Hope, Inspiration, Joy, Love, Ministry, Relationship, Service, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Truth | 8 Comments

Soldiering in the Spirit Part II

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

I first have to apologize for the length of this and yet, I felt the importance of this last part should not be broken up. I truly do feel that this is from the Holy Spirit and He wants us … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian Soldier, Christianity, Church, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Galatians, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Matthew, Philippians, Prayer, Proverbs, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Warriors, Word of God | 3 Comments

Steps To Successful Servanthood

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

2 Timothy 2:22-26, “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Peter, 2 Timothy, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communication, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Psalms, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | 1 Comment

The Giving Season

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

This is pretty much the season of giving all over the world as we commemorate Christ Jesus’ birth. Now I know, as well as you that He didn’t arrive in this world on the 25th of December, and I also … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Agape, Apostle Paul, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Church, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Giving, God's Love, Intercession, Intercessory Prayer, Religion, Romans, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching | 3 Comments

“Just Do It. . . .”

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

I have such a longstanding love hate relationship with the news and with television in general. I will tell you straight up that I am getting tired of turning on the television and seeing another news report about a celebrity … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Ecclesiastes, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hedonism, Holy Bible, Holy Word, Jesus, Lord, Matthew, Religion, Role Models, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Solomon, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | Leave a comment

Marriage – Partners Reflecting

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

More Alike Ezekiel 16:6-8; 2 Corinthians 11:2 Long-married couples often seem to develop into mirror images, having similar movements, habits, and thoughts. This is not an illusion, an ongoing study at the University of Washington reports. The longer people stay … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Encouragement, Ezekiel, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Word, Hope, Jesus, Love for Spouse, Marriage, Quotes, Reflecting, Reflection, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | Leave a comment

The Trouble with Marriage

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

You know what the problem with marriage is?? Got your attention, huh??!! It’s that man has forgotten that marriage is a spiritual covenant with GOD, our Creator and Heavenly Father. To put it into ‘religious’ terms, it is a sacrament, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Adam and Eve, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Bride of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Malachi, Marriage, Matthew, Ministry, Prayer, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Type and Shadow | 2 Comments

Where Does Your Light Shine? Part 4

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Part 4 If this part could be called by any other name, it would probably be something on the order of, “Recharging Your Light Source.” By reading the previous 3 parts, you may assume that I am anti-church when in … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, God, God's Love, God's Presence, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Light, Lord, Love, Ministry, Prayer, Religion, Revelation, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | 8 Comments

Evangelism – Incumbent on Christians

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

While They Cry for Help Esther 8:17; Luke 19:3-4 On September 24, 1983, three sports fishermen motored to an island off the west coast of Florida. Sudden squalls whipped five-foot waves into their boat, drowning the engine. Helpless before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Darkness, Encouragement, Esther, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Word, Hope, Intervention, Jesus, Quotes, Rescue, Salvation, Saving, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | 4 Comments

Easter

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Tomorrow, April 5, 2015 is the day we celebrate and commemorate Easter, the day that Christians around the world recognize as the day Christ Jesus was crucified. Many everywhere participate in religious rituals meant to symbolize retracing the steps of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food For Thought | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Easter, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, I Corinthians, Jesus, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Unconditional Love | 3 Comments

Body – It Is Limited

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Positive Potential In Christ Psalm 40:6-8; Romans 12:1 Merriwether Lewis, celebrating his thirty-first birthday, confided in his diary a disappointment in not using his life to a greater advantage. He had spent too many hours indolently wasting time he should have … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communication, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Jesus, Lord, Ministry, Religion, Savior, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth | 2 Comments

Prayers – A Poem

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

Life without purpose is barren indeed. There can’t be a harvest unless you plant seed. There can’t be attainment unless there’s a goal, And man’s but a robot unless there’s a soul. If we send no ships out, no ships … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Praise | Tagged Communication, Communion, Faith, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Humility, Love, Ministry, Poetry, Prayer, Religion, Service, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality | 1 Comment