In Book 2 of Renewed Faith, Rev Fred’s daily thoughts and inspirations will grow your faith and understanding of God’s Word like never before.

    So, once again, grab a cup of coffee and take a few moments each day for the next 90 days and ask the Holy Spirit to  give you a  “Re--newed Faith” in Almighty God.

 

Rev Fred has done it again. Finally, a  most requested daily devotional. His daily thoughts and inspirations will grow your faith and understanding of God’s Word like never before.

So, grab a cup of coffee and take a few moments each

day for the next 90 days and ask the Holy  Spirit to

give you a “Re-newed Faith”.

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This book is the second in Rev Fred’s Quest for Discipleship series. It is all about knowing God in a more intimate relationship than most people think possible. Not just knowing more things about God, but truly KNOWING God. The Bible says that God will reward those who SEEK Him.

He tells us all about himself so we can get to know Him better. 

He shows himself to us in many different ways. 

He fills us by His Holy Spirit with the knowledge we need to live this life more abundantly.

He changes us from the inside out, and makes us “new creations” in and through His Son Jesus.

Rev Fred began his Quest for Discipleship series ten years ago and was recently led to add this book to it, as an integral part of the series. In his 38 years of ministry he has led a life full of experiences and lessons as are shared in his previous books. These experiences are what allow him to draw from the lessons God has taught him throughout his life and have made them very applicable to share for your use every day of your life.

    What would you say if I told you that the entire Bible is a book of revelation? What does it reveal? It reveals everything we need to know about God. It reveals all we need to know about life. It reveals all we need to know about the life to come. It reveals everything we need to know about God’s plan and will for our lives and for this world…including the time when the church age will come to an end and Eternity with God our Creator will begin.

  Join me in this Scriptural journey toward heaven through the revel-ations given to Peter, Paul, and John as they try to paint a picture of the life to come.  It is the “blessed hope” of all Christians and the call of Jesus to “whosoever believes”. 

Rev Fred

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What is the “Quest for Discipleship”?

    The quest for discipleship is a spiritual journey for those who desire to go beyond church attendance; those who have a desire to know more about God and His Word; those who have a desire to know more about life and living. As an ordained pastor, called by God, you might think this would be a natural desire; but I don’t agree. There is a significant difference between head knowledge and heart knowledge. 

    One can listen to sermons and attend Bible Studies to gain and not necessarily retain knowledge about God, but it is not until that knowledge drops about 18 inches to the heart that we truly begin to know God.

    For me personally, my “quest” began one weekend while reading the book “Believing God” by Beth Moore. In this book, there are four very significant chapters. The first was titled “Believing God is who He says He is.” The second was “Believing God can do what He says He can do.” The third was “Believing that I am who God says I am.” And the fourth was “Believing that I can do all things through Christ Jesus”. These were so powerful for me that (with her permission) I began to use them as a “statement of Faith” in my church as well as my own life. In fact, they are what stirred within me the desire to write my books and to teach others willing to seek their own quest for discipleship.

   The Quest for Discipleship begins with my book “Jars of Clay” which is what I would call a “potter and clay” example to explain who you really are, and why you are who God says you are!

   The second book in the series is "Tell me, Show me, Fill me, Change me". This book is all about God and getting to know Him better. It is the "God is who He says He is" part of the quest.

  The third book in the series is titled, "Prayer Changes Things". This book is all about communicating with God and the power of prayer. 

      

    The fourth book, of course, is "In it for Life"  My “quest” began with “In It for Life”, which is the first book that I wrote, that is all about the discipleship journey from beginning to end. The fact is, it is a life-long journey. However, this book  actually became the fourth in the series, "Quest for Discipleship". 

   The fifth book is "Principles from Proverbs" Thirteen natural, truthful, biblical and wise principles to understand and live by in order to have a happy abundant life.

 

   

    The sixth and last book in the series is "The Promised Gift" It is about Pentecost and why the coming of the Holy Spirit is the second most important part of our relationship with Almighty God. It explains the ministry of the Holy Spirit in us; in the church; and in the world.

Some other books that I have published are;

“By His Hand” which is all about lessons I learned in my own journey, and the fact that God’s hand is always moving in, out, and around everything in our lives. The things that we experience are pieces of our puzzle of which only God knows what the complete picture looks like.

“Show and Tell” describes exactly that; if we call ourselves Christians, followers of Christ, then it ought to show and we ought to be able to tell of our experiences with God in our lives.

“T.E.A.M.” is a church growth as well as a personal growth book on how and why we are really a T.E.A.M. It is a good study for church boards or those involved in leadership roles in the church.

“From the Pastor’s Desk” and my eighth book “More from the Pastor’s Desk” are a compilation of my favorite and best messages (according to my congregations and my wife) that are sort of a legacy to my children and grandchildren. These are messages that I would put a star on and save in my files over the years as a pastor.

“The Kingdom of God” is all about God’s desire to build His Kingdom from the very start in Genesis and how he completes His Kingdom in the Book of Revelation. It is also about the four kingdoms spoken of in His Word; the unseen spiritual kingdom all around us; the kingdom of God that Jesus said was “within us”; the heavenly kingdom; and the kingdom to come.

“Let Earth Receive Her King” is a collection of Advent and Christmas ideas for indivi-duals as well as pastors. These are also some of my favorites.

“Therefore”. It’s a look at what is said previous to the word, as well as what follows the word in scripture, which makes for an interesting study by which to further our growth into God’s Word.

"God's Top Ten" a personal look at the Ten Commandments.

The "Five R's of Revelation"  A scriptural journey toward heaven through the revelations given to Peter, Paul, and John as they try to paint a picture of the life to come. It is the “blessed hope” of all Christians and the call of Jesus to “whosoever believes”. It is all about the Revelation, the Returns, the Rapture, the Resurrections, and the Rewards.

    All sixteen books fit somewhere within the four statements of faith I have come to believe and live by. I have prepared and delivered all of these in sermon or in study form throughout the years of my ministry. I am Rev. Fred, and I approve this message!    

   God desires to speak to us and He does so in several ways. He speaks in His Word as we read and study. By His still small voice  His Spirit will speak to our spirit. He may speak through other people; He may speak through circumstances. However He speaks we will know it is God if we are really listening. Often in times of prayer we do all the talking and don’t take the time to listen.

   I asked the question of my church; “Does prayer really change things?” and, the answer of course, is a resounding “Yes”… We have experienced the changes that prayer can bring into a person’s life, I have experienced the results – positive and negative of prayer – and how it has changed me and my life circumstances.  While it is true that change is the result of prayer, the real purpose of prayer is to bring us into a closer relationship with Almighty God. Prayer would be - and is - a wonderful privilege even if nothing changed.

The power of prayer can change circumstances;

The power of prayer can change perspective;

The power of prayer can change us.

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What are the Ten Commandments? Are they law like we think of law? They don’t give any specific punishments…other than we are blessed if we follow them and cursed if we do not. They seem to be more like rules of conduct that we are supposed to abide by, or better yet, I believe they are statements of basic ethical principles that we are to live by. They were given specifically to the nation Israel, but were they only for Israel? So, what happened when Christ came and died on the cross? He was the perfect sacrifice. He paid the price not just for our sins, he paid for the sins of ALL people of ALL nations throughout ALL ages. So what purpose would there be for ceremonial law anymore?

    Rev Fred answers all those questions and more in this personal look at  God’s Top Ten.                                   

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Webster defines “Blessed” as, “of or enjoying happiness. Specifically enjoying the bliss of heaven.” It carries the idea of “that which brings pleasure, contentment, or good fortune.” It is that state of being we all desire! Who does not want to be blessed? But, when it comes down to it, we often view “blessings” in the wrong light.

    I have often said that the Word of God is like a gold mine; if you want the gold, you have to dig for it…Proverbs 2:3-5 says - “if you call out for insight and cry aloud for  understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.” Well, I have found myself prayerfully looking for insight and wisdom and the knowledge of 

God, as I began to study and define what it means to be  “Blessed”.
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When asked why he wrote this book, Rev Fred said it was a list of “principles for life” sermon series, but also principles that he has tried to live by and teach his children, his grandchildren, and his congregations to live by. Wisdom is not just knowledge, but knowing how to apply what you know to everyday life. If followed, these principles from Proverbs come with many blessings and promises on the road to an abundant life!

  I just wanted to let everyone know that my 1st book "In it for Life" has been re-published in a second revised edition that is now available on Amazon.com. It also has a new lower price of $10.99 I have self-published this revised edition because the original publisher is no longer in business. The same is true for my 2nd book "By His Hand".

    I also would like you to visit and follow my new website revfred.com and check out all of the new content there; including my weekly Life Ministries blog. 

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My book "Therefore" - Once again Rev Fred takes us on a journey in his  quest for discipleship series. This time we learn from the many teachings that follow the use of the word “Therefore”.

      Used most often by the Apostle Paul in his writings to the churches, which we call the Epistle letters, the word "therefore" was also used quite often by Jesus himself.

      A look at what is said previous to the word therefore, as well as what follows the word therefore, gives us a very interesting study by which to further our growth into God’s Word as well as our personal growth as Christians.

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“In It For Life” Topics

An intense 15 hour – Three day – Complete Discipleship Series.

“HOW DO I BECOME”

 The Wondrous Story Of John 3:16

A six part – two hour - two session series look at this most famous verse of scripture:

“For God, So loved, The world, He gave, that whosoever, shall not perish.”

 “WHAT SHOULD I BELIEVE”

“Getting The First Buttonhole Right!”

A four part three hour – two session series look at scripture concerning:

“God is who He says He is”

“God can do what He says He can do”

“I am who God says I am”

“I can do all things through Christ Jesus”

“HOW DO I GROW”

“Getting To Know God Better”

A five part – three hour - two session series on renewing our spiritual passion for God;

“Understanding Knowledge”

“Understanding Wisdom”

“Understanding Truth”

“What are you becoming?”

“Discipline and Disciplines”

“BE-LOVED”

How to obey the command to “love one another”.

(One - two hour session)

“Unity In Diversity”

“Foundational Guidelines”

“Sustaining Guidelines”

“Crisis Guidelines”

“BE-FILLED”

“The Spirit Filled Life”

(Six part – three hour - two session series)

“Do’in The Best I Can”

“Walking By Faith and Keeping In Step”

“Staying Between the Buoys”

“The Power of Fruit”

“The Spirit at Work In God’s People”

“Discovering Spiritual Gifts”

“Developing Spiritual Gifts”

Living Life From The Overflow

“Blessed To Be A Blessing” One - two hour session.

“Filled To Overflowing”

“Overflowing To Those Closest To Us”

“Overflowing To The Community”

“Overflowing To The World”

 Conclusion – “Four Reasons Why This Is Important Now!”

“No one can see -

THE

KINGDOM

OF

GOD

- unless he is born again”

Three day – Four session – (Walk through the Bible) Study

List of Topics

Session 1

Defining the Kingdom --------------- Introduction

The Beginning of the Kingdom ----- (Genesis)

Establishing the Kingdom ---------- (Exodus - Numbers)

Establishing the Kingdom ---------- (Leviticus)

Session 2

Development of the Kingdom ----- (Judges, Ruth & Samuel)

Decline of the Kingdom -----------  (Kings & Chronicles)

Transition of the Kingdom --------- (Ezra, Nehemiah, Malachi)

Session 3

New Teaching of the Kingdom ---- (Gospels)

The Kingdom Is Like ----------------- (Parables)

Kingdom Extra------ (The Keys to the Kingdom)

Session 4

Expectations of the Kingdom -------- (Epistles)

The Coming Kingdom ------------ (Revelation)

The Judgment Seat

The Great White Throne

Kingdom Conclusion ------------- (Genesis – Revelation)

                   T eaching

                   E quipping

                   A  nd

                   M otivating

( Three two hour sessions for the church leadership.)

Session 1

Introduction

Vision

Growth

“Git-er-done”

Session 2

The strength of Alignment

                                                Who’s doing what?         
                                             Five Impact Questions

     God’s Plan is Best

Session 3

What play to call?

What’s your part?

What is the M.V.P.?

Conclusion – The Power of WOW!

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“I have read and taught from many great books by several wonderful and inspiring authors over the years of my ministry. I give credit to as many as I can remember in this compilation of the best that they have inspired me to teach the people of my own pastorate.”

 Rev. Fred

As a leader, I certainly hope you will enjoy and be inspired by   T.E.A.M.

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Excerpt from “In It For Life” by Rev. Fred   

Part - 1 “For God, And Only God”

I believe John 3:16 to be the greatest verse in all the Bible. It is the best loved and best known verse. There are only 25 words in this verse yet no other single verse in all the Scriptures has been as blessed in the salvation of so many souls. Martin Luther called John 3:16 the miniature gospel. It has also been called the gospel in a nutshell. It has been called a love letter from God written in blood and addressed to all. If ever there was a verse that Satan would love to blot out of the Bible, it would be John 3:16. If ever there was a verse that makes hell tremble, it is John 3:16. If ever there was a verse that has enlightened the path to heaven for multitudes of people, it is John 3:16.Some have divided the verse into parts like; God’s Grace – “For God so loved the world”; God’s Gift – “That he gave his only begotten Son”; God’s Gospel – “That whosoever believes in him”; God’s Glory – “shall have ever-lasting life”. There are many ways to look at this verse but for the sake of this teaching, I want us to simply look at the words - beginning with “For God”...

Join Rev Fred in this exciting new journey of knowing God and growing as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Built on a strong scriptural foundation, In It For Life is a teaching tool that can be used by pastors and small group leaders alike to take seekers, believers, and followers through the discipleship process from beginning to end. Wherever you may find yourself along this journey now, by the time you finish this book, you too will be In It For Life!  Order today.

So excited to release my newest two book set of teachings "From the Pastor's Desk"

      I have put together a compilation of selected teachings and articles from my years of ministry as a sort of legacy to my children and grandchildren. These are all the things I would want them to know in order to increase their knowledge of - and their walk with - Almighty God. If you are a growing Christian, you will want to read these two wonderfully inspiring books.

    The goal of my ministry is to help  Christians grow in their knowledge and relationship with the God in whom they believe. I consider teaching to be my strongest spiritual gift. I consider Christian education to be an intricate part of the ministry of the church. Whether in the form of Sunday School, Small groups, or weekday Bible Studies, Christians cannot grow or be discipled in a one hour on Sunday timeslot. Hosea 4:6 says; “My people are detroyed from a lack of knowledge.”

    Deuteronomy 11:18-20 says; “Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your fore-heads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.”
       I know that you will truely grow in your knowledge and understanding from the wisdom found in these two books.
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