Christian Life Center Men's Ministry

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Determined to Follow Jesus
YouVersion Bible Plan by
Dr. Kennetra A. Bryant

Luke 5:1-11

Ever been in the position knowing that Jesus is with you and He instructed you to do something? You probably had no clue nor could you conceptualize the purpose of why God called you to do the specific task but you knew Jesus was in it and you were determined to follow Him. What do you do when you clearly know Jesus is calling you to do something but you can’t grasp the full picture of the overall plan?

As modern-day disciples, we are called to follow, believe and trust Jesus. Trusting God, Following Jesus and living in obedience even when we question how things will work out will result in positive consequences in our lives. During the times of uncertainty even when you know Jesus is in it, remain determined and follow Him despite what human reasoning is telling you, past experiences have taught you or what family, associates and friends suggest to you.

An example of someone determined to follow Jesus even though the instructions didn’t make any sense and he knew Jesus was in it was with Simon Peter. Jesus’ instructions to Peter were to “Put out into the deep water and lower your nets for a catch of fish.” Simon’s past experiences, human reasoning and personal perspectives influenced his response to Jesus which was He worked all night and caught nothing (Past experiences) Worked to the point of exhaustion (Personal issues) but at your word I will do as you say and lower the nets again (Determined to follow Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense). Peter knew Jesus was in it, saw Jesus in it and believed and his obedience resulted in a net-breaking amount of fish which not only blessed him, his family and business, Peter’s business partners were blessed and witnessed Jesus’ mighty glory and power.

Although things are unclear when we see Jesus is in it we must exhibit obedience because we don’t know how our obedience will directly or indirectly lead someone to experience the mighty power of Jesus Christ whether it is on the job, classroom, workroom, church, gym, park, grocery store, gas station, beauty salon, restaurant, post office, courtroom or bus stop. No matter where you are when it is confirmed that Jesus is in it, follow Him. Be encouraged and determined to follow Jesus!

07/31/2026

A Season Of Great Supernatural Moves Of God
Prophetic Word by Apostle Barbara R. Thomas

Sitting here again this morning as God ministers His word to me. There is so much being downloaded into my spirit as I prepare for the next move of God in my life.

Three things, The LORD says, we will see an increase of in these last days, are turbulent situations, unnecessary distractions and unprovoked attacks.

These are the focus killers and destiny detours, that the enemy sets up at important moments in our lives, to make us miss our timings and seasons of shifting, change and elevation.

In this hour, making sure you stay on course will be very important to your spiritual survival. God is advancing many of you, and the enemy will come in with various situations and events to cause you to miss times of instructions and directions.

God is speaking so heavily at this time, because our assignment will play an important part in what He wants to be accomplished in the earth. He is organizing every step of our lives and bringing us to a place of obedience, where we stay our course, and complete what He has given our hands to do.

I’m enjoying this season in my life, because there is an undisturbed peace upon me, a peace that allows me to trust The LORD without any reservation, which keeps me in a secure place spiritually, allowing me to triumph over the hurdles that satan places in the way, to try and make me stumble or have a spiritual mishap.

This hour, there is no margin for wrong turns, wrong moves. We have to be sure that we are following the precise directions that God has given us. We have no time to lose, and the enemy wants to create time-wasting situations to cloud our mind and distort our spiritual vision.

Stay your course, it’s full steam ahead. The Spirit of The LORD will reveal to you the whole matter concerning the things that will try to hinder, hurt, harm, or put you in danger. This is the season of great supernatural moves of God.

He will set up times of breakthrough, times of blessings, times of performing the miraculous. He will create times of angelic intervention to help you accomplish what He has given you to do.

He will rise up for your defense against the attacks of darkness. He will not suffer you to be destroyed by the enemy. He will stand with you in your obedience. He will provide you with all that is needed for you to have success in your assignment.

You will experience some challenges, but don’t lose your focus. Continue to advance forward, continue to do what you have been chosen to do.

Chose your battles carefully in this season. Some things are only sent to make you give up, to stop you, to turn your around. Gird up, keep your armor on in this season, stand firm in adversity, and don’t be moved by circumstances.

God has you in all things and remember, The LORD promises to never leave you, nor forsake you.

Stay on the wall, don’t come down, stay strong. God is moving and you don’t want to miss what He is doing. After all, you are a part of what He is doing!