Are you in a war with a demon? No matter how hard you try to move on in your life, the demons keep popping up, creating confusion in your life. In studying these scriptures you may find the answer.
Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of the world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with the truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication of all saints.
My prayer is; "Lord, I pray all will look to you, praying, for your forgiveness, that you will remove their demons. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

My apologies to Bobby Moore for getting this posted so late. WRB

Life is full of terrible times. We may take a passage out of David's life, as he was running from Saul.
Psalms 54:1-7
1 Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Se'lah.
4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is good.
7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
I pray, "Lord, some time we see the bad, but Lord we know there is good out here for us. I pray you open our eyes to the good. It is Jesus' name I pray. Amen."

   Bobby Moore

Are you sure where you will spend eternity? All have sinned, and you know it when you do it. The best reason I have found to ask for forgiveness when you sin is found here.
1 Corinthians 15:50-52
50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
51 Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
My prayer is, "Lord, I pray for all, that they may confess their sins and be ready when the trumpet is sounded. This I pray in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

Some of you may have been looking for a good summary of who God, Jesus and Holy Ghost (Holy Spirit) is. Paul writing to Timothy, has it this way.
1 Timothy 3:16
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
My prayer is; "Lord, I pray each one will have a better understanding of your word. It is in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

When all seems to be going the wrong way, there is hope and help. Jesus tells us he can handle it.
Matthew 12:28-30
28 "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
29 "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
My prayer is, "Lord, we all have problems and worries, I pray all will come to understand you will give relief if we will only ask. I pray this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

Having attended our ship's reunion, and returned home safe, I'm so thankful for all the help and prayers of my shipmates. After all our shipmates have been through, we're not getting younger, I believe these scriptures are fitting for us.
James 5:15-16
15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
My prayer is, "Lord, I pray for those that are sick, for those with heavy hearts of worry, Lord we know these things will be in your time, so I pray for courage for each of us. I pray for the care takers of the sick. I pray this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

It seems everybody wants correctness, what happens when someone does you wrong, and they realize it and come to you and apologies, what would be your response be?
Luke 17:3-4
Take heed to yourselves: "If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him: and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying I repent; thou shalt forgive him."
My prayer, "Lord I pray we all will become more forgiving with our brothers. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.'
   Bobby Moore

Are you looking for peace with God? When you find it, I would think you would like to keep it.
Philippians 4:6-9
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known unto God.
7 And the peace of God,which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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.
My prayer is, "Lord, I pray that all will find your peace and keep it. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

Take this thought in, What would I do, if while teaching a Bible class or just speaking on the street about Jesus? The police comes and arrest you. In front of the judge, the charge is teaching about Jesus and His Saving Grace. The judge ask what do you have to say? What would be your answer? This is how Peter answered his accuser.
Acts 5:26-32
26 Then went the captain with officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.
27 And they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in his name? and, behold ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.
29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
It is my prayer, "Lord I pray that as we are accessed of teaching Jesus saves, our answer will be as Peter's was. I pray this in our Saviour's name Jesus Christ. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

Where is your trust? Is it some friend or kin folk, maybe even a neighbor? The Psalmist has this to say.
Psalms 37:1-9
1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4 Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgement as the noonday.
7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
My prayer is, "Lord, I pray we will keep our trust in you and be patient to wait on you, because you know all we need. In the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

Are you looking to get results from you prayers? Are you asking the right way? These scriptures will help.
John 14:12-14
12 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."
13 "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
14 "If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it."
Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
   Bobby Moore

You think your a good man. Lets look at a good man and an evil man.
Matthew 12:35-37
35 "A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things."
36 "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment."
37 "For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."
My prayer is, "Lord, as we raise up and train our children, we will do it in accordance with your word. That we will look to you for that guidance we will need. Praying this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

Child raising is not an easy task. But, doing it in the ways of the Lord insures a better out come. Give the child a complete series of instructions on every step of life, how to perform their duties, how to appreciate the blessings of life. Pray with them, and for them.
We have two commands and a promise to guide us.
Ephesians 6:4 And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
My prayer is, "Lord, as we raise up and train our children, we will do it in accordance with your word. That we will look to you for that guidance we will need. Praying this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

We all get in one of those moods, when it looks like nothing is in our favor, the whole world is against us. But there is comfort in His word.
Psalm 18:30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Isaiah 41:13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto the, Fear not; I will help thee.
Psalms 36:9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
My prayer is, "Lord thank you for being with us when times get tough. Thank you for the courage you give us to carry on with life. I lift these up in the name of Jesus. Amen.
   Bobby Moore

Came a cross a portion of President Ronald Reagan's inaugural address. "Above all, we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have. It is a weapon that we as Americans do have. Let that be understood by those who practice terrorism and prey upon their neighbors." This reminds me of a scripture.
John 8:32 "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
My prayer is: "Lord, I pray your mercies on our nation and it's peoples. I pray for our president and congress that they will follow your guidance and wisdom. I pray this in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen."
   Bobby Moore

We have a lot of folks on TV and even in the pulpit of some churches, that are not teaching the true gospel. But it didn't just start. It has been going on as far back as the time of Paul and Timothy. Paul writes to Timothy about this very thing.
2 Timothy 2:14-19
14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having the seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
   Bobby Moore

We search for peace, but it doesn't come. We build weapons of mass destruction in hope it will deter the enemy, so we will have peace. But peace doesn't come. There will be no peace till our Lord returns.
1 Thessalonians 5:3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
1 Corinthians 15:24-26 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom of God, even the Father; when he shall have out down all rule and all authority and power. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
   Bobby Moore

It seems on every turn, people are trying to take our nation down. They still don't realize who is in charge.
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Now we know who is in charge, then do we realize who we really are.
Romans 8:15-17
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Ab'ba, Father.
16 The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and Joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
My prayer is, "Lord, I pray our nation's leaders understand and act accordingly that you can control all things, only if they would ask you for guidance. you would guide them to govern
   Bobby Moore

It seems in today's world everyone is dreaming and hoping for something. The question we might ask ourselves, where do I find hope? The Psalmist has a great answer.
Psalms 130:1-5
1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee O Lord.
2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
3 If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
5 I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
My prayer is; "Lord if there be conflict in a family, I pray that you will give them guidance of direction to solve this. I pray this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen."    Bobby Moore

Some folks pick one child over the others. This could be a real problem. Jacob done this very thing with Joseph. It split the family.
Genesis 37:3-4 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. 4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.

Ephesians 3:20-21 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Exodus 33:14 14 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.

My prayer is; "Lord if there be conflict in a family, I pray that you will give them guidance of direction to solve this. I pray this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen."    Bobby Moore

I am posting the Chaplins Christmas prayer a bit early as the web master (me) will be unavailable arround Christmas

As we approach the Christmas season, ever wander the real reason for all the celebration? It is not just that a baby is born, this is a special baby. Not only born of a virgin, He is the saviour of the world. When he died on the cross He paid our sin debt. And to top it off it is free to us.
John 3:14-21
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
My prayer is, "Lord I pray the world will come to know Jesus as their saviour, and this time of year is not all about gifts and bright lights, but about celebrating the birth of Jesus, Our Saviour. That through Him is the only way we will enter heaven, It is in Jesus' name I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

How would you handle this situation? You and your chosen mate are about to be married. You find she is with child already, and you know for sure it is not your child. Well Joseph found himself in this situation. Would be upstanding, and listen to God, or go off on a rampage? Joseph is a great example of how we should handle this situation. Listen to God's word and follow it.

Matthew 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on the wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife. 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

My prayer is, "Lord, I pray we will listen to you before we make any major decisions. It is in Jesus' name I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

Ever think, where did I get the strength to do what I just done? I'm afraid I could never do it again. Just remember where your strength really came from.

Psalms 46:1-2 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. My prayer is, "Lord, as we pause in our times of rush, we will remember your there for us, in what ever situation we're in. Our strength comes from you, and give you the praise for this. It is in the name of out Saviour Jesus Christ I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

It's that time of the year when all should be getting in a more joyful mood. We should stay in a joyous mood year round, But some times when the weather turns cool our mood changes, now lets follow David's suggestion.

Psalms 100:1-5
1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. My prayer is, "Lord, as we approach the celebrating time of your birth, we won't forget what the season is all about, not worldly things, but the Birth of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ. It is in his name I lift this prayer up. Amen."    Bobby Moore

As we celebrate this Thanksgiving, think about this; What in this world really matters? Remember it was here when you got here and it's form may change, but, it will be here when you're gone. So, what REALLY matters? Well to me; Where will I spend eternity, after this temporary life here on earth. Will I spend eternity in in hell, with eternal fire or will I join Jesus in Heaven and have Joy, and Peace, Singing and Praising God. So the most thankful think for me is knowing where I will spend eternity.

Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

John 3:16-18

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
My prayer is; "Lord I pray for the lost to come to know, Jesus Christ as their Saviour, that they may spend eternity in heaven, enjoying singing praises to our God. It in Jesus' name I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

Apostle Paul writes to Timothy with instructions and warning about what is happening. The same warning and instructions are for us today. It seems the same thing is happening today.

2 Timothy 4:1-5
1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

My prayer is, "Lord, I pray for our nation, and our leaders. I pray especially for out pastors and teachers of your word, protest them and their families. This I pray in Jesus' name. Amen."    Bobby Moore

We look at so much going on in the world and here in the USA, we may wander will I make it? Well depends on what we are calling make it. As Christians, we are targets for the DEVIL and his troops. No need for us to worry about tomorrow, we may not be here for it, But, the love of God, will make it easier for us, knowing we will be with HIM.
Romans 8:31-39 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is eben at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of God? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. My prayer is, "Lord, I pray we will keep the faith in that you will keep your promise, that nothing can separate us from the love of God. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

Think about this, Who do you belong to? We need to take care of our bodies. It serves more than an object to take up space here on this earth.

Romans 14:7-8, 7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. 8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

1 Corinthians 3:16 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Mt prayer is "Lord, I pray, we realize we are here for another purpose than to take up space; that we are the temple for the Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

The way things are in the world today, we may want to look at the way we are dressed. Not the clothes we wear, but our minds and actions.

Colossians 3:8-15

8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Bar-ba'ri-an, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. My prayer is: "Lord, forgive us of our sins, renew our hearts to align with your will, that we will have peace, that we will be filled with love one for another. In the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.    Bobby Moore

Have you ever met someone and you figure them as not being as smart or as good as you? Well, you would not be the first to be in that situation. Jesus' disciples, Peter and John found themselves in this situation. Acts 4:13-22

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. 14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of council, they conferred among themselves. 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. 17 But it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. 18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. 22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed. I pray, "Lord, I pray we will get the facts, before we speak wrong of someone else. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."    Bobby Moore

You have problems in your life, you think no body can help you. But there is. You then think God can help. Then you slide back into that old thought, he's not going to help me, why should he? Well he loves you and he can help.

Ephesians 3:20-21 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Isaiah 40:30-31 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

My prayer is: "Lord, I pray we will come to realize tour the only real help we need. It is in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

As I prayed about what God was going to place on my heart, that some of you may need reminding of. He reminded me of the the cotton field I past on the way to town last week. It was so white and beautiful. This brought these scriptures to mind. They tell us it is time we got of our duffs and do our part in His harvest.

John 4:35-38 35 "Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest." 36 "And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together." 37 "And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth." 38 "I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours."

James 5:19-20 19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him: 20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

My prayer is, "Lord, I pray you lay some soul on us, that we may guide and encourage them in the way you would have them go for your kingdom. In the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen."    Bobby Moore

When Jesus returns for his children, the ones in the grave will be first and we alive here on the earth will be call up with them. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. My prayer is, "Lord I pray all will have a changed from their sinful ways and become one of your children by the time you return, that all will be call up with Jesus. I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."    Bobby Moore

As James writes the book of James, he writes to the twelve tribes of Israel. But it applies to us today just as well. He talks about temptation, patience, and wisdom. James 1:1-6; 12-15 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptation; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with wind and tossed. 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tired, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be temped with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. My prayer is, "Our Father in heaven, thank you for your blessings. I pray we will open our eyes and hearts, for your glory, that we will be able to over come the devil. It is in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

So much has been said about corporal punishment of a child. Some may believe by whipping a child, you will cause it to go bad. Well, that is not what is taught in God's word. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 23:13-14 Withhold not correction from a child: for if thou beatest him with a rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. Proverbs 29:15-17 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. My prayer is, "Lord, some of us have been so slack in bringing up of our children, some have no conception of right from wrong. Lord I pray for forgiveness and encouragement to make these necessary changes in our lives. It is in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen"    Bobby Moore

When was the last time you looked at your life? Are you doing what God has called you to do? Luke records a parable, where Jesus compares you to a house. Luke 6:46-49 46 "And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?" 47 "Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:" 48 "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock." 49 "But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation build an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of the house was great." My prayer is: "Lord, I pray we will dig deep in your word and build our lives on your solid foundation. It is in Jesus' name I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

Are you perfect? Not by a long shot. But there was one that was perfect. Isaiah prophesied to this. Isaiah 53:9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. Peter confirmed it happen in; 1 Peter 2:22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: My prayer is, "Lord, I pray we can live a life closer to your life. That there will be less sin in the world. It is in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

To day's news talks a lot about the conservative right, and liberal left. The Bible talks about the right and left. Ecclesiastes 10:2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. John 21:6 And he said unto them, "Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find." They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. Matthew 25:33 "And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. My prayer is, "Lord, I pray our heart is in the right place, that we are fishing on the right side, you reference your children as sheep, Lord I pray, more will become your child on the right. In Christ Jesus' name I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

After we surrender our lives to God we move on to worship. Worship means different things to different folks. Some worship with loud fast praise songs, some with the old fashion hymns, soma with quit reverence, but it's about attitude of our hearts before God. Apostle Paul describes worship this way. Romans 12:1-2 1 I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to the world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. My prayer is; "Lord, thank you for this day, for your Loving Son, that you allowed to die on the cross, to save my sinful soul, that in your time I may meet you face to face, and give praises to you. It is in your Son's Name, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer. Amen. "    Bobby Moore

Tithes? Are you doing your part, keeping God's Kingdom growing? A lot depends on our tithes. The pastor's pay, building maintenance, grounds upkeep, utilities, but the main thing is the missions, spreading God's word through out the world. We are to help God's kingdom grow. We are commanded to tithe. Malachi 3:10-12 10 Bring ye all tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts. 12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts. My prayer is " Lord, thank you for your blessings on our nation, I pray we will continue to serve you and build your kingdom. It is in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

As we find out about a disciple and his mission and way of life, we come to what he has to do in his own life, and his rewards. Life of a disciple is not a bed of roses, but the rewards are the greatest, spending eternity with Jesus and our Father in heaven. Matthew 10:34-42 34 "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword." 35 "For I come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and daughter in law against her mother in law." 36 "And a man's foes shall be they of his own household." 37 "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me." 38 "And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me." 39 "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." 40 "He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me." 41 "He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward." 42 "And whosoever shall give a drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward." My prayer is, 'Lord, help me to better serve you, while here passing through this time. I pray in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen"    Bobby Moore

This week we continue to look at the twelve disciples a little more in depth. Jesus gave them precautions and instructions. Jesus knew it wasn't going to easy, but by following his guidance and encouragement they would be able to do the task they had been assigned. Matthew 10:16-33 16 "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." 17 "But be aware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;" 18 "And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, far a testimony against them and the Gentiles." 19 "But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak." 20 "For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you." 21 "And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death." 22 "And ye shall be hated of all men for my name sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved." 23 "But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come." 24 "The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord." 25 "It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Be'sl'ze-bub, how much more shall they call them of his household?" 26 "Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known." 27 " What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the house tops." 28 "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." 29 "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father." 30 "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered," 31 "Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows." 32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven." 33 "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in Heaven." My prayer, 'Lord, I pray for your workers of today. It doesn't seem any easier today than it was for your chosen twelve. This I pray in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen."    Bobby Moore

As most have heard there was twelve men that Jesus chose to be his disciples. They were not volunteers, as we would say today, they were drafted. This is part one of a three parter, about the disciples, their mission and way of life they were to live, and their rewards. Matthew 10:1-15 1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, "Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:" 6 "But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." 7 "And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand." 8 "Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give." 9 " Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses," 10 "Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat." 11 "And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence." 12 "And when ye come into a house, salute it." 13 "And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you." 14 "And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.' 15 "Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgement, than for that city." My prayer, Lord, help us to understand the life you expect us to follow. In the name of Jesus, our Saviour.Amen.    Bobby Moore

As we look around, we see a lot of foolishness in the world. Some may heard of the seven deadly sins. Thought you may want to be reminded of them. Proverbs 6:16-19 16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood. 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief. 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. My prayer is, "Lord, I pray, that we will reconsider our life style and follow your way. I pray this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen." Bobby Moore    Bobby Moore

We have just celebrated our country's two hundred forty first birthday. But as we look at our situation, sometimes it looks on the bleak side. Think about this, how long has it been sense you got in your quit place and really had really good conversation with God. Think about this, you may want to let God know that your concerned about our nation and it's leaders. Then maybe invite a friend and both of you talk to God, he tells us where two or more are gathered together there he will be also.Maybe these scriptures will give you a little encouragement to do just that. 1 Timothy 2:1-6 1 I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quit and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Je'sus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. My prayer is; "Lord, I pray we all will take this word and let it empress us so as to prayer for our leaders; that they may have a closer walk with you, that they may govern us in the way you would have us, in peace and harmony with each other. It is in the name of Jesus Christ I offer this prayer. Amen."    Bobby Moore

After we surrender our lives to God, we move on to worship. Worship means different things to different folks. Some worship with loud fast praise songs, some with the old fashion hymns, some with quit reverence, but it's about attitude of our hearts before God. Apostle Paul decribes worship this way. Romans 12:1-2 1 I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God. We read in verse one, present your bodies a living sacrifice. Why would Paul go that far? You cannot give a part of your body to God, it's whole or none. Your not nearly and good as Jesus, and he gave his all on the cross for you and I." Lord, I pray for your encouragement and guidance, that we may give our all for your kingdom.In Jesus' name I pray. Amen"    Bobby Moore

I'd like to remind you the church is not the big pretty building down the block, But the church is made up of people, fathers, mothers and children.Just as the children are to obey their parents, all are to obey God.Just as the father is the head of the house, God is the head of the church, not the pastor, the pastor is a servant of God. These scriptures speaks a lot about love and God's family structure, Ephesians 5:21-33 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their husbands in every thing. 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. My prayer is, "Lord, I pray people understand, we are a direct representative of the Holy Father, and we're to conduct ourselves as such, loving each other. It is in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ I pray. Amen." Bobby Moore    Bobby Moore

We carry God's intent for man and woman a little farther. They are to have children. Then He lays out the conduct between parents and children. Ephesians 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with a promise; 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. My prayer is, "Lord, I pray that fathers and children would follow your word more closely, so we could have more peace in this world. It is in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ I pray. Amen"    Bobby Moore

There has been a lot said about who you should marry. Some have went so far as he marry he and she marry she. But, that was not God's intent. Here is some of what Her has to say. Genesis 2:21-25 21 And the Lord God caused a sleep to fall upon Ad'am, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead therof; 22 And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Ad'am said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. 25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. My prayer is, "Lord, I pray people will understand what marriage is in your sight, a Man and a Woman. In the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen."    Bobby Moore

This is a story of a man, head of his house, but, was scared for his life. As the old saying goes, all is well that ends well. Acts 16:23-34 23 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: 24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. 25 And at midnight Paul and Si'las prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. 29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Si'las, 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. 32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. 34 And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house. My Prayer is, "Lord, as the leader of each house comes to know you as their Saviour, the house whole will follow, as did the jailer's house.In Jesus' name Amen."    Bobby Moore

Now that our President is traveling in the east we would do well to remember what God has said about Israel and their friends. Genesis 12:2-3 2 And I will make of these a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; thou shalt be a blessing; 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee; and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. We do need to remember Israel is God's People, and we do well to help protect them. My prayer is "Lord, I pray that we never do harm to your people, Israel. This I ask in Jesus' name. Amen. ;       Bobby Moore

As a whole at the reunion of the USS Allen M. Sumner DD-692, this past week I saw a lot of love shown. As Jesus was teaching his disciples, he taught them about love. Matthew 5:43-48 43 "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy." 44 "But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;" 45 "That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." 46 "For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?" 47 "And if you salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?" 48 "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." My prayer is "God, forgive us of our sins and grant us wisdom and strength to love each other. I ask this in the name of your son Jesus Christ. Amen" ;       Bobby Moore

You have probably heard the statement, "No need for me to read the bible, it so hard to understand, it changes the subject almost a often as the dictionary." It's true it does change subjects, but life has a lot of changes. The Bible is your recipe book for changes in your life. This is what Paul explains to Timothy.
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. As we study, we should apply two principles of interpretation, spiritual and literal. Spirtual would include prayer, cleansing, and illumination by the Holy Spirit. Literal, interpret it according to the mind of the author, it's historical background, context of the passage and basic rules of grammar. If we want the will of God in our lives, we must regularly and systematically interpret God's word according to it's meanings.
My prayer is, "Lord help us to better interpret and live by your word. Amen." ;       Bobby Moore

You may have heard that birds of a feather flock together. Well, this maybe so in birds, but not always necessarily so with Christians. You may find the on street corner, in parks, where the unborn again are most likely to hang out. If thwey don't come out, part of the Christian's job is to take it to them. It doesn't mean the Christian has to do as they do. The great Apostle Paul, in his teachings talked about this.
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;
21 To them that are without law, (being not without law of God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
23 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
My prayer is, "Lord, I pray we will go where you lead us, that we may spread your word, Jesus is alive and He is still in the saving business. I pray this in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen." ;       Bobby Moore

Easter is closing in on us again. For some it's the sign of the last cold snap of winter and some it may be a time to show off our new spring dressups. But for some of us it is the time of celebration of the death, burial, and resurrection of our Saviour Jesus Christ. In Apostle Paul's letter to the Corinthians he writes, reassuring them this fact.

1 Corinthians 15:1-14

1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;

2 By which ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

5 And that he was seen of Ce'phas, then of the twelve:

6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

7 After that he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.

12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:

14 And if Christ not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

My prayer is; "Lord, I pray that we will not look upon this time as just a time for picnic, party, and look pretty, but, a time of celebration of the death, burial and resurrection of our Saviour Jesus Christ. It is in his name I pray. Amen"       Bobby Moore

Spring has sprung, how are you feeling? Are you gloomy or up beat? A little comparison can be found in;

Proverbs 15:13-15

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

My prayer is "Lord, I pray for all to have a merry heart, for with a merry heart, there is no room for evil. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray this. Amen."       Bobby Moore

When the Lord gives you an assignment, he has no need of an excuse for your delaying your orders. Examples if this is found in:

Luke 9:57-62

57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow the whithersoever thou goest.

58 And Jesus said unto him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nest; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head."

59 And he said to another, "Follow Me." But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

60 Jesus said unto him, "Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God."

61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

62 And Jesus said unto him, "No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."

My prayer is; Lord, I pray for strength and courage to follow you in the assignments you give me, with out any excuses or delays. In Jesus Christ name. Amen.       Bobby Moore

As we look around, after over two thousand years, the world is still in a mess. There is so much killing, seems as though people just don't want to take the time to understand the problems between themselves and solve the problem, they just go out and shoot each other. Our Bible not only tells of problems, but, it's good to look forward to.

Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with glory which shall be revealed in us.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18. While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Titus 2:13 Looking for the blessed hope, and glorious appearing of our great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.

My prayer is, "Lord, as we travel through these tough times, I am thankful, for we have the future time of your appearance. It in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen."       Bobby Moore

It's hard for me to conceive why folks make life so complicated, when it's so simple.
Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

Micah 6:8 He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
My prayer is, "Lord, I pray our leaders, of our nation will come to know you and with this they will serve you, and govern us, justly, with love, and walk humbly in the ways of God. I Jesus' name . Amen."      Bobby Moore

In the news there is a lot about gender, and where they belong in our society. Here is what God has to say about some of them.

Leviticus 18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

Romans 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

1 Corinthians 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind.

Revelation 22:15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

My prayer is "Lord, I pray these people will repent of their ways and come to know you as their saviour. It is in your name, Jesus Christ I pray. Amen."       Bobby Moore

Everyone needs a little encouragement and teaching as we go through life. Paul does this to the young teacher, Titus. This should teach us and give us encouragement in this world hate and misunderstanding.

Titus 3:1-8

1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obay magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving diver lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

4 But after that kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,

5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

My prayer is, "Lord I Pray people will come to know you, that they will become better teachers and doers of your word. In Jesus Christ's name. Amen."       Bobby Moore

As you travel about, or as you see on TV, the big mega churches, you think to yourself,

I'd go to church, but the big church is just to many people. Jesus says you don't have to attend a big church in order to worship.

Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."

My prayer is, "Lord, I pray for folks that think they dislike large churches, understand, the crowd and big building is not needed, to be able to worship, the true living God. I pray this in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen."      Bobby Moore

If your looking for an example of whether prayer works, you only have to look over the last two years of our shipmates. There are several of us that wouldn't be here today without the prayers of their righteous friends.

James 5:15-16

15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

My prayer is, "Lord, thank you for answering the prayers of your righteous servants, that we are still here in your service. I also pray you continue to bless our pray warriors. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen."    Bobby Moore

Word processors and computers have spell check. But you also have a check up on your life. It comes from the WORD.

1 John 2:1-6

1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not.

And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

My prayer is "Lord I pray we will do a checkup in our lives. With the new people in our government this would be the best time we've had for checkup and get in line with you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen."     Bobby Moore 

If you think your really religious, study these scriptures.

James 1:26-27

26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

My prayer is "Lord I pray we will be able to keep ourselves spotless from the worldly ways. In Jesus' name Amen."     Bobby Moore 

Life is full of horrowed times. It seems everything is going wrong. We may take a passage out of David's life, as he was running from Saul.

Psalms 54:1-7

1 Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.

2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Se'lah.

4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.

6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is good.

7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

My prayer "Lord, as our lives seem on the down hill slide, We'll remember who our helper really is. In the name of Jesus Christ. amen"     Bobby Moore  

This beginning of a new year, we might rather think about where we will spend eternity, rather than making a new year's resolution, that we'll break in less than six weeks. There is a better time a coming. We'll have a new earth new heaven.

Revelation 21:1-8

1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

My prayer is Lord I pray for the lost that they will come to know you, and will be able to share the new heaven and earth with you. It is in Jesus' name, Amen.     Bobby Moore 

The new year is fast approaching, and those new year's resolutions. I feel if we follow these scriptures close the world would be a better place by this time next year.

Ephesians 4:24-32

24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.

26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

27 Neither give place to the devil.

28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

32 And be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

My prayer is "Lord I pray folks will be more considerate of others and treat them with kindness and love from their hearts. In Jesus Christ's name. Amen."     Bobby Moore 

Most everyone knows about Virgin Mary and baby Jesus' birth in a manger. But, did you give it any thought of what would have been the out come if Joseph had disobeyed the angel of the Lord.

Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Im-man'u-el.

Matthew 1:18-25

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on the wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Em-man'u-el, which being interpreted is, God with us.

24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he call his name JE'SUS.

My prayer is, "God we give thanks for Mary and Joseph as they followed your instructions, also thanking you for Jesus that you gave us as a sacrifice for our sins. It is in His name I pray. Amen"     Bobby Moore

Tis closing in on the season. As we will be celebrating the birth of Jesus, these scriptures should help get you in the mood.

Colossians 1:16; 3:12-13

16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

1 Corinthians 13:13

13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

1 John 4:7-8

7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

My prayer is, "Lord I pray our love for you and each other will grow over the season and that it will be everlasting. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."     Bobby Moore

Our nation has just elected a lot of new people to govern over us. But I'd like to remind you who is really in charge of government. The one that directs and allows things to happen the way they do.

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

My prayer is, "Lord, I pray for our leaders, that they will follow your guidance, so that we will be governed as you would have us to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.     Bobby Moore