God Will Deliver and Preserve

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Power Points

Just as Paul proclaims for himself, God will also deliver us from EVERY evil work.

God has a unique plan and divine purpose for each one of us.

We were all created for a specific role in establishing His kingdom.

God will deliver and preserve in order for us to fulfill our assignment.

Things may not seem to be going well right now, but trust and believe that we serve an awesome, mighty, amazing, wonderful God, who is able to do all things.

God's word will not return to Him void!

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know. -Tevin C. Jordan

Looking Dark Right Now?

Psalm 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Power Point

If it is dark in any area of your life right now, get in His word. It will light your path!

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know! -Tevin C. Jordan

His Mercy Endures FOREVER!!!

Psalm 118:29
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

WARNING

This fact is not a "get out of jail free" card.

Please be aware that although he is gracious and merciful, there are consequences for our actions and choices.

Praise God for his forgiveness, kindness, love, grace, and mercy!

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know! -Tevin C. Jordan

Stir Up Your Gift!

2 Timothy 1:6-7
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Power Points

God has given everyone a gift.

Remember to stir up (become active).

Your gift was given to you to bless others

Wake up the gift in you and bless the lives of others!

God has given us the spirit of POWER!

God has given us the spirit of LOVE!

God has given us a SOUND MIND!

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know. -Tevin C. Jordan

Get Understanding

Proverbs 9:6
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know. -Tevin C. Jordan

Help When You Can

Proverbs 3:27-31
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.

Power Points

Do good to others when you have the power to do it.

Don't send people away when you are able to help.

Don't be evil towards your brother.

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know! -Tevin C. Jordan

More Benefits of Wisdom

Proverbs 3:23-26
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Power Points

Wisdom causes you to walk safely.

You won't be afraid when you lie down, but you will have sweet sleep.

Wicked things will come, but because of wisdom you will not be afraid.

Your confidence will be in the Lord!

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know! -Tevin C. Jordan

Wise God

Proverbs 3:19-22
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: so shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

Power Points

God himself used wisdom in creating the earth and heavens.

We keep wisdom in our sight and use discretion.

Wisdom and discretion will be life and grace to us.

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know. -Tevin C. Jordan

Nothing Compares to Wisdom

Proverbs 3:13-18
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

Wisdom -knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action
Merchandise -stock or goods
Precious -of great value

Power Points

Wisdom is not just having knowledge. Wisdom is knowledge joined with application of that knowledge.

Wisdom causes happiness.

To stock up on wisdom is better than stocking up silver and more profitable than gold.

Wisdom is more valuable than rubies.

Nothing can compare to wisdom.

Wisdom brings long life, riches, and honor.

Wisdom brings pleasantness and peace.

If you keep wisdom, you will be happy.

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know. -Tevin C. Jordan

The Best Wants the Best

Proverbs 3:11-12
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: for whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Chasten -to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement
Correct -to set or make true, accurate, or right; remove the errors or faults from
Delight -to have great pleasure; take pleasure in

Power Points

God wants to improve us, make us better.

He sees the best in us.

God corrects us to remove errors or faults from us.

He sees the best.

If God didn't love us, He would not even bother to bring out the best in us.

God sees the best in us. He wants us to see it and be it.

"The best" we see in us is the God in us.

Words of Encouragement

God loves you!

Like a father to his son, God takes great pleasure and enjoyment in you.

He created you in his likeness and image.

God is the best and made you the best.

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know. -Tevin C. Jordan

Plenty

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

Power Points

Give to God FIRST!

Here are the results: filled with plenty and bursting out!

God wants to bless you until you do not have room to receive.

He only requires your obedience.

Trust Him enough to give Him your first.

God asks for a dime out of every dollar and a sacrificial offering.

He does not ask because He needs it. He wants you to be obedient.

Oh how He will bless you for your obedience.

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know. -Tevin C. Jordan

Don't Try to Trace Him...Just TRUST Him!

Proverbs 3:5-8
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

Power Points

Don't try to trace Him, just trust Him.

Acknowledge Him in EVERYTHING!

Don't think you know everything or that you have to know everything.

Fear the Lord and separate yourself from evil.

This will keep you healthy.

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know. -Tevin C. Jordan

Remember!

Proverbs 3:1-4
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: for length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: so shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

Power Points

If you remember and keep his commandments, He will add days, life, and peace to you.

Keep mercy and truth close to you and you will find favor and understanding in the sight of God and man.

HOPE

Jeremiah 17:7-8
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

Power Points

Trust and hope in Him.

He will bless you!

He will "plant" you, meaning you won't blow away when the winds of adversity come your way.

He will plant you near water because water represents life.

He will give you life and life more abundantly.

Water is also a necessity.

While planting you(making you secure), He will meet your needs as well.

Not only will He plant you but He will spread out your roots, which means increase!

Not seeing when the heat comes means that you will not be afraid when adversity comes because you trust and hope in Him. He plants you and gives you increase.

The heat will not damage you, but your leaf will be green. A green leaf represents life. You will live!

During periods of lack in your life (drought), you will not be full of cares or anxious. You will continue to produce!

God is AWESOME....that's All I Know. - Tevin C. Jordan

Praise Him More and More

Psalms 71:14
But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.

Rejoice in Lord Always!

Philippians 4:4-5
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

All Your Need

Philippians 4:19-20
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Power Points

God shall supply ALL your need!

To God be the glory!

God of Peace

Philippians 4:8-9
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. 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.

Power Points

Paul encourages us to think on positive things.

No matter what it looks like or feels like, think on the good things.

When we do that, God will be with us, the God of peace!

Remember in verses 6 and 7, Paul tells us to pray, be thankful, and make our request know to God and the God of peace will guard our hearts and minds.

You are safe in His arms.

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know! -Tevin C. Jordan

Praise the LORD!

Psalms 117:2
For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

I Love the LORD!

Psalms 116:1-2
I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

Pslams 116:5-6
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

Power Points

Love the Lord!

He hears you!

Call upon Him as long as you live

The Lord is gracious and merciful.

You may be low right now, but God will save you.

Don't Complain...SHiNE

Philippians 2:14-15
Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.

Marion teacher wins Milken award

Marion teacher wins Milken award

2010 Milken Educator Award, Tamika Jordan, West Memphis, AR

Pray

Philippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Power Points

Pray about everything.

Be thankful!

Make your request known to God.

The peace of God will keep you.

Shine

Ephesians 5:8-10
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

Imitate God...Walk in Love

Ephesians 5:1-2
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

Walk in LOVE!!!!!

You Are on God's Mind

Psalms 115:12
The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us

You are on His mind. I am on His mind. We are on His mind.

HE WILL BLESS US!!!!

HALLELUJAH! GLORY TO GOD!!!

What is He thinking about you? Glad you asked. ;)

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11

PRAISE HIM!!!!

Walk Worthy

Ephesians 4:1-3

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Power Points

• God has called and anointed you for a purpose.
• We must walk in humility, patience, and love.
• We must work to keep the peace.

Love All You Can! - Tevin Jordan

Created to Do Good Works

Ephesians 2:10 (King James)
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 2:10 (New International)
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10 (New Living Translation)
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Power Points

• We are created by God.
• We are created in Christ Jesus to do good works.
• God planned the good things for us to do long ago.
• God has always had a plan for us to do good.

Rest

Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.


Power Points

• Keep your mind on HIM
• Trust HIM

I Do Good

Are you loving all you can? -Tevin Jordan

Galatians 6:9-10
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men...



Tevin's Conversation With His Grandmother After His Confession of Faith and Baptism

Tevin: You know I am a Christian now.

Grandmother: Really! How do you know you are a Christian?

Tevin: Because I do good for other people.