Encouragement for Today

In this episode Sister Phyllis Crenshaw joins Brother Michael as they finish the two part series on "Characteristics of Winners!"

In this episode Brother Michael teaches on the Characteristics of people who win.  Do you consider yourself a winner?  If not then you may want to study these traits of people who succeed in life.  In this first installment Brother Michael talks about how winners are "people of destiny", "purpose driven", "winners talk success", "winners develop good habits" and how "winners overcome obstacles".  Listen and learn and determine to win starting today!

In this episode Brother Michael preaches the good news of deliverance.  He reminds us that we can be set free from anything in life.  Addictions, fear, poverty, depression, whatever it may be we can be liberated by the power of God!  If you are struggling trying to get away from a situation or problem then you must listen to this lesson.  We must remember who the Son has set free is free indeed!

In this episode Brother Michael teaches on four keys to staying hungry for the things of God.  He talks about how the distractions and conditions of this ever changing world can hinder our desire for Jesus and His teachings.  In Revelation 2:4 the Lord Himself told one of the seven churches that they had left their first love.  Here are the four keys to help us stay hungry.  1.  Fall in love with Jesus again, 2. Fall in love with the Word again, 3.  Fall in love with church again, and finally 4.  Stay stirred up.

In this episode Brother Michael teaches on the power of prayer.  It's the best thing that we can do for any circumstance or situation.  God is limited by our prayer lives, he can only do for humanity what we ask him for said John Wesley the founder of the Methodist Church. When we pray we get Heaven involved.  Don't underestimate the power of your prayers.  James wrote in James 4:2 that we have not because we ask not.

In this episode Brother Michael teaches us how we should understand bad news.  This pertains to how it affects us and how we should respond to it.  He talks about how you should fight to protect your joy.  He also talks about how the devil wants to steal your joy and how that no one is exempt from bad news. So be encouraged as you listen, and remember all bad news has an expiration date.

In this lesson Brother Michael ministers to those who may be dealing with pain in their lives.  Emotional pain, such as heartbreak or disappointment listen has he gives encouragement to the weeping heart!

In this episode Brother Michael advises us on how to avoid relationships that are not healthy.  Directed especially towards those who are single who may or may not be involved with someone, Brother Michael gives practical advise on this most serious subject.  

In this inspiring message Brother Michael teaches on five keys that will help you live out your dreams.  1.  Give yourself permission to dream  2.  Clarity  3.  Display the vision  4.  Grow while waiting  5.  Sow a seed.   Understand this, your dreams are God-given and they are important!  Begin to work today to fulfill your dreams!

In this episode Brother Michael encourages his listeners to protect themselves from the spirit offense.  This is a serious reminder for all people who want to live a life free from offense.  In a nut shell to be offended means  anything that a man finds in his way, which may occasion him to stumble or fall, physically or morally.  When we get offended we stumble at the words and actions of others.  There are five keys given in today's lesson that will keep you from free from the spirit of offense. 1."Know what you are dealing with (Nobody is perfect), 2. Lower your expectations 3. "Change your thinking" 4. "Change your confession" and finally "Don't meditate on the hurt."