Category Archives: Christ’s Church at Moore Square
I Know What It Is To Be Poor – Jesus
When Jesus Whispers
Curtis of Moore Square Raleigh, NC
When Jesus Whispers
Curtis showed up Sunday at the Horse Stables at Moore Square (south parking lot). This is where Alan stays now. Curtis is in a wheelchair. Here’s his story.
The youngest of a brood of boys, Curtis was his mom’s favorite and his older brothers resented him for it. Curtis was the good student, the one who stayed out of trouble. He saw how his brothers behaved and would have none of it. After high school, he applied to the Air Force with the intention of becoming a mechanic. The day before he was to catch the bus for basic training, one of his brothers gave him PCP. Curtis’ “trip” left him horrified.
And busted for being high in public. He spent two weeks in jail.
Upon release, instead of going to rehab (as he’d been told would happen), they sent him home. Home, where his brothers were. Home, where the drugs were. Home, where he soon became addicted.
“My brothers wanted to break me and they did,” he said. “I made the choice to take the drugs, but they fed me the idea and kept feeding me what I wanted until the drugs took me down. Here I am, in a wheelchair with cancer and kids who don’t talk to me, and a wife who won’t answer when I call. I have nobody. I didn’t start out to become this. It’s just how I ended up.”
This is Curtis. The guy we roll past when we see someone looking for a handout. This is Curtis, the guy who first approached last Sunday asking if I had anything to eat. Now I know his story. Now he’s one I pray for.
This is Curtis: The Story of Joseph without the happy ending.
Read… Believe… Jesus Wants You to Have His Spirit!
Moore Square Friends
Jesus Wants You to Have His Spirit and Holy Spirit of Jesus:
Instructs – Jesus gave instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. (Acts 1:1-2)
Is A Gift – “Wait for the gift my Father promised.” – Jesus (Acts 1:4)
Is Powerful! – “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” – Jesus (Acts 1:8)
Speaks From The Bible – “The Holy Spirit speaks through Scripture.” – Peter (Acts 1:16)
Heals – “I give what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” – Peter (Acts 3:6 )
Teaches – “My Spirit teaches you all things.” – Jesus (John 14:26)
Is Truth – “My Spirit is the Spirit of truth.” – Jesus (John 14:17)
Is Always With You – “The Father will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever.” – Jesus (John 14:16)
Ask to be baptized into the Holy Spirit of Jesus today!
Read… Believe… Jesus Wants You to Have Your Daily Bread!
Moore Square Friends
Jesus Wants You to Have Your Daily Bread! Pray God’s words back to Him
Our God will supply for all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
“Do not worry by asking, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ Instead seek God first and your provision will be supplied. (Matthew 6:31-33)
God does not forget the righteous or allow their children to beg bread. (Psalm 37:25)
Those who seek the Lord receive good from Him. (Psalm 34:10)
God feeds the ravens. You are much more valuable you are than birds! (Luke 12:24)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, with prayers and written petitions, with words of thanksgiving and praise, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6)
Read… Believe… Jesus Wants You to Have Life!
Moore Square Friends
Jesus Wants You to Have Life!
I will tell you a story. God created all things. (Proverbs 16:4, Colossians 1:16, Genesis 1).
God sent his Son to take upon himself our sins, our failures, our faults in order that we might live and enjoy abundant living forever. (Romans 3:23, John 3:16)
If you believe in your heart that God’s Son died so you could live and God raised his Son from the dead—and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord over everything—you are saved. (Romans 10:9)
You are now a child of God and share in his Kingdom. (Romans 8:17).
Let us say: “Lord, I believe your Son Jesus died so I could live forever with you in your Kingdom. I confess that Jesus is now my Lord, my King, my very life. I am now in him and he is in me. Amen.” (John 14:20)
Read… Believe… Jesus Wants You to Have Power!
Moore Square Friends
Jesus wants you to have his power!
God’s Word Has Authority
“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)
“I am the Lord, who heals you.” (Exodus 15:26)
God’s Word Rebukes Sickness
He sent out his word and healed them. He rescued them from the grave. (Psalm 107:20)
Jesus bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. (Luke 4:39)
God’s Word Brings Healing
He took her by the hand and said, “My child, get up!” (Luke 8:54)
Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” (John 5:8)
Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out and it was completely restored, just as sound as the other. (Matt 12:13)
God’s Word Brings Healing After the Resurrection of Christ
In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk. (Acts 3:6)
“Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up. (Acts 9:34)
Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. (Acts 9:40)
Jehovah Ropheka—‘The Lord Who Heals You’ (Ex 15:26)
God’s Word Releases Power When We Pray
Truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. (Matt 18:19)
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. (James 5:16)