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Against the Spirit of Clericalism God gives his Word and his Spirit to every member of the redeemed to bring him or her to faith, to guide the believer into the will of God, and to equip every believer for ministry. The spirit of medieval and magisterial clericalism denies this. “Clericalism is a radical misunderstanding of the place of clerics in the Church. [It assumes clergy] form a special elite within the church, … are superior to laity, are deserving of special and preferential treatment and finally, have a closer relationship to God.” T. P. Doyle During the Protestant Reformation evangelicals tore down this “wall,” as Martin Luther called it, by reminding believers of their priesthood in Christ. However, clergy throughout history, from the high church to the low church, and from the left to the right, constantly seek to rebuild it for the sake of their own power and authority. A church I was close to announced recently “we are no longer going to evangelise. God has brought enough people in we are now going to disciple them instead.” This statement is: - a denial of the lostness of mankind - A denial of the Saviour who came to seek and to save that which was lost -a denial of the Holy Spirit of God who calls people to Himself. Why? He has bolstered his authority as cleric by: -claiming all translations got it wrong and he alone has translated certain parts of scripture correctly. -continually “magnifying his office”. Why would someone bolster clericalism ?

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Phil 4:19 God’s Actuality My God God’s Ability. Shall supply God’s Abundance All your need God’s Allowance According to His riches in Christ Jesus

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Waiting rarely feels like progress. We live at a pace God never asked us to keep — and when He asks us to slow down, the stillness can feel like being left behind. The word "hurry" shows up far more in our vocabulary than it does in God's plan. But the quiet seasons aren't empty ones. Often they're where the deepest work happens — where God "patiently, deliberately, steadily, moulds us in the shadows," preparing us for what He'll do later in the light. What looks like a delay is usually formation. Scripture doesn't promise waiting will be easy — only that it won't be wasted: "Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him." — Psalm 37:7 Notice the rest built into that verse. Not the rest of giving up, but the rest of trusting the One who holds the timing. You don't have to force the door open. Where is God asking you to wait right now? Share below — let's encourage one another to trust His timing.

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REACHING MEN, GROWING MEN: VIBRANT CHURCH Many churches say they want to reach men, but their approach often works against that goal. Men are not looking for a watered-down message, religious code language, or a service stripped of urgency. They respond to truth, purpose, challenge, and a clear mission. Reaching men does not require changing the gospel. It requires communicating the gospel with clarity, courage, and conviction. POINTED PREACHING Stop apologizing for what the Bible says. Men need preaching that identifies sin, demands change, calls for faith, and insists upon obedience. Preaching should confront the conscience—not merely soothe the emotions. Speak directly. Make the issue clear. Press for a decision. Men respect a preacher who knows what he believes, says what he means, and refuses to soften the truth to avoid offending people. This does not mean preaching with arrogance or cruelty. It means preaching with biblical authority. A trumpet that gives an uncertain sound will never prepare men for battle. PLAIN SPEAKING Drop the religious code language. Many men who enter our churches do not understand our familiar expressions. We must stop assuming that everyone knows what we mean. Explain biblical truth in plain, understandable language. Be honest. Be transparent. Be real. Men can detect pretense. They are more likely to listen to a man who admits his struggles than to one who pretends he has never had any. Authenticity does not weaken our message—it gives credibility to it. Plain speaking does not dilute truth. It makes truth impossible to misunderstand. PUNGENT CHALLENGE Give men something worth living—and dying—for. Men were created to embrace responsibility, accept risk, fight worthy battles, and accomplish meaningful missions. Christianity is not a comfortable addition to life. It is an absolute call to follow Jesus Christ. Challenge men to pray, lead their families, conquer sinful habits, serve their churches, reach the lost, defend the weak, and advance the gospel. Do not merely invite men to attend. Call them to engage. Do not ask them to sit on the sidelines. Give them a mission that demands courage, sacrifice, discipline, and faith. Men will endure hardship when they are convinced that the mission matters. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION Put the cookies on the bottom shelf. Tell men what biblical obedience looks like on Monday morning. Explain how to pray, study the Bible, lead family worship, love a wife, discipline children, resist temptation, manage money, resolve conflict, and share the gospel. Do not stop with principles. Provide practical steps. Men appreciate clear instruction. Show them what needs to be done, why it matters, and how to begin. Give them something they can put into practice immediately. Truth must travel from the pulpit into the home, the workplace, and everyday life. PASSIONATE SERVICES Church should NOT feel lifeless. The preaching should have conviction. The singing should have heart. The praying should have urgency. The people should participate as though eternal matters are at stake—because they are! Passion is not manufactured excitement. It is the natural expression of people who genuinely believe that God is present, Jesus saves, prayer matters, and eternity is real! Men are not attracted by dead formalism, empty routine, or halfhearted participation. They respond to a faith that is alive, confident, and purposeful. We do not need entertainment. We need spiritual energy born out of conviction. THE NEED OF THE HOUR If we want to reach men, we must stop treating them like passive spectators in children’s church. Give them solid truth. Speak plainly. Challenge them deeply. Train them practically. Engage them passionately. Men do not need a softer Christianity. They respect the rugged call of Jesus Christ: “Follow me.” — Harold Vaughan

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States, borders, Only one sovereign :God Sov: Over. Reign. Total control Self determination in nations. God is over all. Infinite power rule reign Who is in charge ? PM? Divides denominations Psalm 99:1 PSA 103 PSA 115:3 135:6 This should comfort us. A biblical truth at odds with humanism autonomy and independence. Genesis 11. The tower of humanism. God was in control. Or Joseph Gen 45-50 God meant it for good. 50:20,21 Because God is sovereign 1. I will reverence Him. Prov. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom 1:8 2. I Will respond in obedience to Him It promotes obedience. Eli had 2 rebellious kids Shiloh. Samuel. Speak Lord for your servant hears. 1Sam 3:11-13, 18. Genesis 18:25 3. I will worship Him David wanting to build temple. 1Chron 22:8 Instead he raised the money. Then worshipped 1 Chron 29:10-12 1 Chronicles 29:10-19 ESV Therefore David blessed the LORD in the presence of all the assembly. And David said: "Blessed are you, O LORD, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever. [11] Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all. [12] Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. [13] And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name. [14] "But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. [15] For we are strangers before you and sojourners, as all our fathers were. Our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no abiding. [16] O LORD our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a house for your holy name comes from your hand and is all your own. [17] I know, my God, that you test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you. [18] O LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep forever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of your people, and direct their hearts toward you. [19] Grant to Solomon my son a whole heart that he may keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, performing all, and that he may build the palace for which I have made provision." There are no accidents with God. Your family etc psa 139 Rom 8:28. Sinful things Sad things Mad things Bad things Glad things are all part of God’s purpose. Like making chocolate cake. It all works together for good Trust God. He is in control. Be sovereign in my life.

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Some of you are facing what could easily be called an unsolvable problem today. I know because I've walked those paths too, both personally and alongside countless others in ministry. It's in these very moments—when human answers fail—that God often does His most beautiful work. The impossible becomes His canvas. Job's life gives us a rare glimpse behind heaven's veil. A man God Himself described as "blameless and upright, fearing God and turning away from evil." His authentic faith was tested through unimaginable loss—home destroyed, family perished, health ruined, finances wiped out, reputation questioned. What if God were describing you to Satan right now? What words would He use? Through his long journey of questions and struggles, Job finally resolved: "I accept what God has sent. I have accepted good, now I accept adversity." Read that once more. Acceptance became his anchor. Like someone shaping clay on a potter's wheel, God was forming something beautiful through Job's suffering—something that could emerge no other way. Job's Three-Dimensional Trust: He looked UP and was comforted by God's sovereignty—seeing beyond God's actions to His heart. He looked AHEAD and was reminded of God's promise—"I know that my Redeemer lives" (Job 19:25). He looked WITHIN and was shaped by God's instruction—surrendering himself to God "as never before." My friend, if your days have been punctuated by difficulties and nights feel endless, remember: your Savior knows your breaking point. The bruising, crushing, and melting are designed to reshape you, not ruin you. He's the Potter, remember, and you're the clay. Your strength increases the longer He lingers over you. What "unsolvable problem" might actually be the very platform on which God wants to do His best work in your life today?

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Got Strength? Deuteronomy 33:25b reads, “As your days, so shall your strength be.” These words are part of Moses’ blessing on Asher. Genesis 30:13 reads, “Then Leah said, I am happy, for the daughters will call me blessed. So she called his name Asher. The name Asher literally means Happy. Genesis 49:20 reveals “Bread from Asher will be rich, And he shall yield royal dainties.” Moses’ blessing upon Asher reads, “And of Asher he said: ‘Asher is most blessed of sons; Let him be favored by his brothers, And let him dip his foot in oil. Your sandals shall be iron and bronze; As your days, so shall your strength be” (Deuteronomy 33:24-25). The oil refers to an abundance of olives and oil wells. Iron and bronze under foot speaks of mineral wealth. The capstone of the blessings upon Asher’s life is strength for every day. In His Sermon on the Mount Jesus said, “Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34). “Day by day the manna fell; Oh, to learn this lesson well, ‘Day by day’ the promise reads: Daily strength for daily needs.” This strength is sufficient strength. Philippians 4:13 reads, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 reads, “And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’” This strength is supplied strength. 1 Peter 4:11 reads, “If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” Someone shares the following: “As the great hymn-writer carols in his wonderful words: - ‘Strong in the strength which God supplies, thro’ His eternal Son,’ we are reminded that God Himself is the source of all supplied strength.” This strength is supernatural strength. 2 Samuel 22:33 reads, “God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect.” Habakkuk 3:19 reads, “The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills.” Ephesians 6:10 reads, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” The way to tap into God’s strength is recorded in Isaiah 40:28-31, “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” Remember these things in your weaknesses. Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey, 21595 County Road 68 Robertsdale, AL 36567 fkirksey@bellsouth.net / (251) 626-6210 Author of Don’t Miss the Revival! Messages for Revival and Spiritual Awakening from Isaiah and Sound Biblical Preaching: Giving the Bible a Voice [Both available on Logos and Amazon © July 26, 2026 All Rights Reserved

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One new church plant was evangelising abusively in the Newcastle Hospital and most disconcertingly the two Americans doing this were both claiming to be me. They claimed they were Steve Grose! I was back at the hospital a few weeks later when I was stopped by the business manager of the hospital in a corridor “we have received complaints that you were going bed to bed evangelising patients in an abusive way over the last three weeks!” I and my wife were both shocked and confused. “But I was a patient in the John Hunter hospital for the last four weeks! The surgeon was going to cut my foot off after an accident. I only came home yesterday“ The manager replied, “oh we know. We saw that on the hospital admissions report.” He smiled, “ You didn’t authorise anyone to claim to be you and do this did you?” I replied I hadn’t and knew nothing of it. He said “if you ever track them down tell them it is reported to the police as identity theft.” I did track them down. I spoke to them on the phone later that week. The two Americans became abusive towards me saying they did this because I wasn’t doing my job evangelising through out the hospital. That leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. These brothers were planting a church nearby. They thought there were no other Christians in the entire region, although we believed the same gospel.

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Philippians 4:9-20 ESV - 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. Philippians 4:19 ESV And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. This passage could sound like a blank on all your wants. But it is much much better. You can know 1. God’s Presence My God. The Lord is near. Psalm 139:3-12 ESV You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. [4] Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O LORD, you know it altogether. [5] You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. [6] Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it. [7] Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? [8] If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! [9] If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, [10] even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. [11] If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night," [12] even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you. 2. God’s Power Will Supply all your need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus Christ He can do it. He has all power in heaven and on earth. 3. God’s Provision He will supply ALL your needs. Does that mean financially? As much as you NEED, not what you WANT. Look at how he met Paul’s needs -unsolicited donations from long distance maybe distant friends. Note: UNSOLICITED. You need to trust God. Don’t make yourself a conman or woman (several times I’ve been taken advantage of by so-called “Christians” one even threatened suicide if I didn’t get them $3000). This doesn’t leave a good taste in anyone’s mouth. And worst of all it dishonours the Lord. That’s why Paul goes out of his way to ensure that the Philippians know of his gratitude but also of his independence of human supply. 4. God’s Protection. This was a major part of Paul’s needs. Paul knew he was immortal until his work on earth was done. Philippians 1:18-26 ESV What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, [19] for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, [20] as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. [21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. [23] I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. [24] But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. [25] Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, [26] so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again. Psalm 139:13-18 ESV For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. [14] I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. [15] My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. [16] Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. [17] How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! [18] If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you. All of this contributes to 5. God’s Peace Philippians 4:4-7 ESV Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. [5] Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; [6] do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. And the Good of peace will be with you. Psalm 73:23-28 ESV Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. [24] You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. [25] Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. [26] My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. [27] For behold, those who are far from you shall perish; you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you. [28] But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.

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