Do It JESUS WAY!!!
Doing Ministry Jesus Christ, WAY!!!
By Apostle James R Winfree Sr,
Let's look at what the Apostle John said in the book of
3 John 1:5 Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren, and especially when they are strangers;
6 and they have testified to your love before the Church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of GOD.
7 For they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.
8 Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the Truth.
Strangers that went out for the Name? And we should support such men. We like to call them missionariesnow-a-days . Another Un-Biblical Term.
Organized institutional Sunday's Religion is a huge hindrance to the advancement of our GOD'S Kingdom.
It robs GOD in Jesus Christ, and it keeps Christ Believers from becoming mature in the faith. His Believers are not allowed to use their callings and gifting's in the household of grace and faith.
They are usually told what openings there are for ministry in their fellowship, and then how to perform such ministry. Did Apostle Paul do this to the Ekklesia?
1 Corinthians 16:12 But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has an opportunity.
Did Apostle Paul command or lord it over Apollos? NO!!!.
1 Corinthians 14:26 What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
Notice that no such thing as a so-called pastor or pastor's has control over this? Each person has the right to exercise their gifting in the assembling of the Ekklesia.
1 Corinthians 14:29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment.
Let the others pass judge? But I thought the hired professional minister was supposed to pass judge and decide who could speak and who cannot? What demonic lies the Ekklesia has bought into! Yet this kind of control is practiced and preached from pulpits almost everywhere and thepastor's is the only head in the building or place. And where do the type of stuff come from anyway? The doctrines of demons and men.
2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but are workers with you for your joy; for in your faith you are standing firm.
2 Corinthians 4:5 For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.
All working Christ servants should get well paid and supported in GOD'S Kingdom? I know the greatest among us was suppose to be servant and slave of all ( Mark 10:42-45 )? Would you go on your job and work for Free? Let's get real my brothers and sisters in the faith. Jesus said Himself to go into the Vineyard and work and whatsoever is Right, He would give us and the blessings and bread is for the Believers, Saints and the Children of GOD. Should Pastor's only be blessed ? Why not the entire body from the head to the baby toe?
1 Corinthians 4:9 Our Apostle Paul said, For, I think, GOD has exhibited us Apostles last of All, as men condemned to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.
10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are prudent in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are distinguished, but we are without honor.
11 To this present hour we are both hungry and thirsty, and are poorly clothed, and are roughly treated, and are homeless;
12 and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;
13 when we are slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become as the scum of the world, the dregs of all things, even until now.
Could it be any clearer?! Hungry, thirsty, poorly clothed, and homeless!! And working with their own hands! Hmm, there's that working with your own hands again, and barely having food and covering. How come Apostle Paul didn't rebuke the Ekklesia for not providing for the Apostles only?Now-a-days the typical Religious Church would just tell you that you must lack faith, you're not paying your ( unbiblical ) tithes, or maybe you are in disobedience to GOD Himself to be in such a poor condition as the early Believers and Apostles and Prophets. Can you not see how far off we have become? The Religious church serves Pastor's and their friends only.
1 Thessalonians 4:9 Now as to the love of the brethren, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by GOD ( Jesus Christ ) to Love one another;
10 for indeed you do practice it toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, to excel still more,
11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you,
12 so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.
"Work with your hands, just as we commanded you?" Was this epistle not written to the whole Ekklesia of the Thessalonians? There Is No LACK in Heaven and
there should be No LACK in the Household of Faith.
Ephesians 4:28 He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who hasneed .
Who is stealing from GOD, the poor, and the saints? Is it not the institutional so-called spiritual leaders of our day, that takes in billions and billions of dollars every year just for themselves and their personal kingdoms.
Something else to think about my brothers and my sisters in Christ:
Acts 4:32 And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them.
33 And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.
34 For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales
35 and lay them at the apostles' feet, and they would be distributed to each as anyhad need.
Would they distribute to each as any had to need? Do so-called church leaders do this today? What happens when you bring your money to the leaders today? To they distribute the money to the saints as eachhave need ? No! Again, they keep almost all of it ( Over 95% in the USA and around the World ) for themselves, for their ministries and their so-called church buildings. In other words, for their Un-Biblical man-made temples and salaries only for Pastor's and their Buddies.
How much money did the Apostles and Prophets take or receive from the saints for themselves?
Acts 3:3 When he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple, he began asking to receive alms.
4 But Peter, along with John, fixed his gaze on him and said, "Look at us!"
5 And he began to give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.
6 But Peter said, "I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In The Name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene -- Rise Up and Walk!" Be Heal!!!
Apostle Peter did not possess silver and gold? How many professional ministers today will not minister by preaching, praying for the sick, running a Christian organization, etc, etc, unless they receive offerings and/or a full-time salary first? They have made professional careers out of the gifts of GOD and the Gospel. Did the early Apostles do that? No!!!, They serve GOD first and then His chosen people the body of our Lord and Savor Jesus Christ.
In case you think silver and gold didn't mean money in Apostle Peter and Apostle John's day...
Acts 8:18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money,
19 saying, "Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit."
20 But Apostle Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!"
Silver was used for money. Apostle Peter condemns Simon for trying to buy the Gift of GOD. But how many today are selling or peddling the gifts of GOD in the media? They are FORCING people to buy the Gifts of GOD, such as their books, movies, teachings, prophecies, and healings. Oh, how far we have drifted from the Word of GOD and ways of the Lord Jesus!
And what did Jesus say about Professional Ministers?
John 10:8 "All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them.
9 "I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.
10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
11 "I Am The Good Shepherd; The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
12 "He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.
13 "He flees because he is a hired hand and is not concerned about the sheep."
Jesus called them 'hired hands'! These are Jesus' words, not mine.
By definition, they are hirelings (KJV). Anyone who is a paid shepherd is a hireling, who only cares about themselves. Can it be any plainer, His Church? Also notice verse 10, that the thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Most say this is talking about Satan. Really? Satan is nowhere mentioned in all of this chapter! Read it again and see who Jesus is talking about. All who came before Him are thieves and robbers.
John 10:16 "I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice, and they will become one flock with One Shepherd, and His Name Is JESUS!!!.
One Shepherd!
We are all priests ( 1 Peter 2:9 ), and Jesus is The Only High-Priest.
Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession;
2 Corinthians 12:14 Here for this third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I do not seek what is yours, but you; for children are not responsible for saving up for their parents, but parents for their children.
The Lord said to the shepherds in the book of
Ezekiel 34:4 "Those who are sickly you have not strengthened, the diseased you have not healed, the broken you have not bound up, the scattered you have not brought back, nor have you sought for the lost; but with force and with severity, you have dominated them."
A lesson to be learned, Preachers!!!
Luke 22:35 And He said to them, "When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?" They said, "No, nothing." Amen.
We Are Leading All Souls To Our Savior The Lord Jesus Christ.
Everything We Need Is In JESUS, just call HIM!!!
Apostle James R Winfree Sr, Online Nations Media Church Ministries.
By Apostle James R Winfree Sr,
Let's look at what the Apostle John said in the book of
3 John 1:5 Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren, and especially when they are strangers;
6 and they have testified to your love before the Church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of GOD.
7 For they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.
8 Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the Truth.
Strangers that went out for the Name? And we should support such men. We like to call them missionaries
Organized institutional Sunday's Religion is a huge hindrance to the advancement of our GOD'S Kingdom.
It robs GOD in Jesus Christ, and it keeps Christ Believers from becoming mature in the faith. His Believers are not allowed to use their callings and gifting's in the household of grace and faith.
They are usually told what openings there are for ministry in their fellowship, and then how to perform such ministry. Did Apostle Paul do this to the Ekklesia?
1 Corinthians 16:12 But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has
Did Apostle Paul command or lord it over Apollos? NO!!!.
1 Corinthians 14:26 What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
Notice that no such thing as a so-called pastor or pastor's has control over this? Each person has the right to exercise their gifting in the assembling of the Ekklesia.
1 Corinthians 14:29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment.
Let the others pass judge? But I thought the hired professional minister was supposed to pass judge and decide who could speak and who cannot? What demonic lies the Ekklesia has bought into! Yet this kind of control is practiced and preached from pulpits almost everywhere and the
2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but are workers with you for your joy; for in your faith you are standing firm.
2 Corinthians 4:5 For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.
All working Christ servants should get well paid and supported in GOD'S Kingdom? I know the greatest among us was suppose to be servant and slave of all ( Mark 10:42-45 )? Would you go on your job and work for Free? Let's get real my brothers and sisters in the faith. Jesus said Himself to go into the Vineyard and work and whatsoever is Right, He would give us and the blessings and bread is for the Believers, Saints and the Children of GOD. Should Pastor's only be blessed ? Why not the entire body from the head to the baby toe?
1 Corinthians 4:9 Our Apostle Paul said, For, I think, GOD has exhibited us Apostles last of All, as men condemned to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.
10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are prudent in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are distinguished, but we are without honor.
11 To this present hour we are both hungry and thirsty, and are poorly clothed, and are roughly treated, and are homeless;
12 and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;
13 when we are slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become as the scum of the world, the dregs of all things, even until now.
Could it be any clearer?! Hungry, thirsty, poorly clothed, and homeless!! And working with their own hands! Hmm, there's that working with your own hands again, and barely having food and covering. How come Apostle Paul didn't rebuke the Ekklesia for not providing for the Apostles only?
1 Thessalonians 4:9 Now as to the love of the brethren, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by GOD ( Jesus Christ ) to Love one another;
10 for indeed you do practice it toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, to excel still more,
11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you,
12 so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.
"Work with your hands, just as we commanded you?" Was this epistle not written to the whole Ekklesia of the Thessalonians? There Is No LACK in Heaven and
there should be No LACK in the Household of Faith.
Ephesians 4:28 He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has
Who is stealing from GOD, the poor, and the saints? Is it not the institutional so-called spiritual leaders of our day, that takes in billions and billions of dollars every year just for themselves and their personal kingdoms.
Something else to think about my brothers and my sisters in Christ:
Acts 4:32 And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them.
33 And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.
34 For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales
35 and lay them at the apostles' feet, and they would be distributed to each as any
Would they distribute to each as any had to need? Do so-called church leaders do this today? What happens when you bring your money to the leaders today? To they distribute the money to the saints as each
How much money did the Apostles and Prophets take or receive from the saints for themselves?
Acts 3:3 When he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple, he began asking to receive alms.
4 But Peter, along with John, fixed his gaze on him and said, "Look at us!"
5 And he began to give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.
6 But Peter said, "I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In The Name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene -- Rise Up and Walk!" Be Heal!!!
Apostle Peter did not possess silver and gold? How many professional ministers today will not minister by preaching, praying for the sick, running a Christian organization, etc, etc, unless they receive offerings and/or a full-time salary first? They have made professional careers out of the gifts of GOD and the Gospel. Did the early Apostles do that? No!!!, They serve GOD first and then His chosen people the body of our Lord and Savor Jesus Christ.
In case you think silver and gold didn't mean money in Apostle Peter and Apostle John's day...
Acts 8:18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money,
19 saying, "Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit."
20 But Apostle Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!"
Silver was used for money. Apostle Peter condemns Simon for trying to buy the Gift of GOD. But how many today are selling or peddling the gifts of GOD in the media? They are FORCING people to buy the Gifts of GOD, such as their books, movies, teachings, prophecies, and healings. Oh, how far we have drifted from the Word of GOD and ways of the Lord Jesus!
And what did Jesus say about Professional Ministers?
John 10:8 "All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them.
9 "I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.
10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
11 "I Am The Good Shepherd; The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
12 "He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.
13 "He flees because he is a hired hand and is not concerned about the sheep."
Jesus called them 'hired hands'! These are Jesus' words, not mine.
By definition, they are hirelings (KJV). Anyone who is a paid shepherd is a hireling, who only cares about themselves. Can it be any plainer, His Church? Also notice verse 10, that the thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Most say this is talking about Satan. Really? Satan is nowhere mentioned in all of this chapter! Read it again and see who Jesus is talking about. All who came before Him are thieves and robbers.
John 10:16 "I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice, and they will become one flock with One Shepherd, and His Name Is JESUS!!!.
One Shepherd!
We are all priests ( 1 Peter 2:9 ), and Jesus is The Only High-Priest.
Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession;
2 Corinthians 12:14 Here for this third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I do not seek what is yours, but you; for children are not responsible for saving up for their parents, but parents for their children.
The Lord said to the shepherds in the book of
Ezekiel 34:4 "Those who are sickly you have not strengthened, the diseased you have not healed, the broken you have not bound up, the scattered you have not brought back, nor have you sought for the lost; but with force and with severity, you have dominated them."
A lesson to be learned, Preachers!!!
Luke 22:35 And He said to them, "When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?" They said, "No, nothing." Amen.
We Are Leading All Souls To Our Savior The Lord Jesus Christ.
Everything We Need Is In JESUS, just call HIM!!!
Apostle James R Winfree Sr, Online Nations Media Church Ministries.
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