Thursday, June 28, 2012
Johnny Moffitt will be speaking at Shell Lake Full Gospel Church
Church on the Rock in Lubbock
Church on the Rock 10503 Slide rd Lubbock, TX 79424
Thank you
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Level 3 Thinking
A missionary friend recently described to me what he defines as three levels of Christian thinking. The first is what he explains as Level 1: Meet my needs. He stated that in the vast majority of churches in America the typical message is how the Gospel will meet your needs. Your need for salvation, food, clothing, comfort, healing, etc.
Level 2: Use my gifts. He explained that in the vast majority of minister's conferences in America we will hear teaching around how to maximize ones gifts and calling. We will hear teaching on how to build a bigger budget, a bigger board, a bigger ministry and a bigger church. In essence an answer to the question, How can I be all that I was created to be?
Level 3: Build the Kingdom. Level 3 thinking, he described as Kingdom thinking. Basically answering this question: "What is it going to take to fully evangelize the ______________ people group?" In other words, there is no cost too great, no sacrifice beyond measure, no limit to what we may be willing to give or do to reach a particular people.
You see if our goal as ministers is to build our big ministry (even for the hope of reaching many) then we are unable to die for a few or even one. If I must grow a ministry then I must be here to grow it.
If, however, my purpose is to reach a people group with the Gospel of Jesus Christ then I am able to set aside theological differences, denominational boundaries, racial divides, economic barriers, and worship practices. I am able to reach across a country border, a church pew and a diner table to give to someone else. I am even able to lay down my life if that is what is required.
The Apostle Paul describe several individuals who were preaching the Gospel out of selfish motives. These folks were interested in making a name for themselves. Their intentions were to move Paul out of the way and take his place and credibility.
Paul's response to this situation is amazing to me. Instead of finding ways to bolster his name or undercut his "opponents," he simply rejoices in the Gospel being preached.
It's true that some here preach Christ because with me out of the way, they think they'll step right into the spotlight. But the others do it with the best heart in the world. One group is motivated by pure love, knowing that I am here defending the Message, wanting to help. The others, now that I'm out of the picture, are merely greedy, hoping to get something out of it for themselves. Their motives are bad. They see me as their competition, and so the worse it goes for me, the better-they think-for them. So how am I to respond? I've decided that I really don't care about their motives, whether mixed, bad, or indifferent. Every time one of them opens his mouth, Christ is proclaimed, so I just cheer them on! (Philippians 1:15-18 MSG)
I pray that my heart be turned from my kingdom to the building of His so that not even those with whom I may disagree can keep from rejoicing in the Gospel.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary use words. #quote #St.FrancisofAssisi @iconnectglobal
Taken at Circuit Riders MM
Bienvenido Colonia Jardín
The first mile into Mexico was nothing but shops and street vendors. Mexican nationals ready for the waves of US tourists, border citizens, and family members coming for a Sunday visit. We were obviously tourists.
After lunch at the American friendly restaurant, Arturros's, we proceeded to head to the Colonials. The Colonials are set up as homestead lots for squatters.
One left turn off the main road and we found ourselves traveling through an impoverished neighborhood. Simple block homes in between houses made of corrugated tin lined the dirt roads of Colonia Jardín.
Our host, Doc Louvierre, leaned out the window and began to yell:
"Frijoles, arroz, dulces. Todo gratis."
"Beans, rice, candy. All for free."
We drove down four or five streets. After ten minutes or so we rounded the corner and saw 20 - 30 people gathered on the side of the road. Apparently this was the meeting spot.
Doc immediately walked into the crowd and began greeting the mothers and the children. Our team quickly followed.
After a few minutes of greetings and the crowd growing, Doc addressed the group. He was warm and welcoming. Then he looked at me and said, "Ok, you guys take over."
It was time for my broken Spanish to come up to speed. I shared about the prayers of our team for the people. I shared about the gift of Jesus, the only Son of God. I shared that today was a day of opportunity for prayer and salvation.
To God's glory, the people responded. Five ladies believed in Jesus and many more allowed us to pray for them. I remember two young pregnant ladies, both asking for prayer for their unborn children.
It was humbling and delightful to be able to connect with these people on such a personal level.
To God be the glory for His magnificent work.
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
My Dad, My Hero
I've heard it said before that PK's (preacher's kids) are the worst. I certainly hope I never live down to that standard.
That's right, I'm a PK. My dad, Johnny Moffitt is a preacher extraordinaire. If you've never heard him deliver a message then you're really missing out. He has a way of moving an audience from tears to cheers in seconds. He can have you laughing and crying at the same time. And once he's done you'll be ready to "take on hell with a water pistol." (One of his quotes)
Not only can he preach, he can work; for the Lord. He's traveled the world over, walking into some of the worst prisons known to man to reach a single soul. He's been in prisons in the US, Canada, England, Mexico, Africa, Jamaica and Russia. Places no man should live and no missionary should neglect.
I've known my father to not only go to these places himself, but take others alongside. In an effort to make disciples wherever he goes, he will recruit the most stoic of saints, take them to prison, then deliver them back to their pews, never to be the same again.
This year he celebrated 40 years of marriage to the same woman, my mother. With 3 children who love him, dozens of people in ministry because of him, and countless souls heaven bound through him, his legacy is impressive.
Yup, I'm a PK and I'm darn proud of it.
Thanks dad. Happy Father's Day.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Johnny Moffitt preaching Fathers Day at Heritage Church Dallas
The address for Heritage Church Dallas is 1201 W Belt Line Road, Richardson, TX 75080
Thank you
Javier Mendoza
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