Clay Hill Apostolic Church

05/27/2026

04/28/2026

“Your Attitude Reveals Your True Spiritual Condition” means that what’s inside your heart will always show up in how you think, speak, and treat others. You may look spiritual outwardly, but your attitude exposes your real condition before God.

1. Your attitude flows from your heart
📖 Luke 6:45
“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good…”
Your words, reactions, and mindset are not random—they come from your inner spiritual state.
Bitter attitude → reveals a wounded or carnal heart
Humble attitude → reveals a surrendered heart
👉 Application:
Don’t just fix behavior—examine your heart daily. Ask: What is really inside me?

2. God looks at the inside, not the outside
📖 1 Samuel 16:7
“Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”
You can:
Serve in church
Sing worship songs
Post Bible verses
…but still carry pride, jealousy, or anger inside.
👉 Application:
Focus less on image and more on inner transformation. God measures your attitude, not your appearance.

3. A wrong attitude cancels right actions
📖 1 Corinthians 13:1–3
“Though I speak with the tongues of men… and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass…”
You can do “spiritual things,” but if your attitude lacks:
Love
Humility
Sincerity
…it means nothing to God.
👉 Application:
Before serving, check your spirit:
Am I doing this with the right heart?

4. Negative attitudes reveal spiritual immaturity
📖 Galatians 5:19–21
Works of the flesh include:
Hatred
Strife
Jealousy
Outbursts of anger
These are not just “personality traits”—they are spiritual warning signs.
👉 Application:
Stop excusing bad attitudes as “just who I am.”
If it doesn’t reflect Christ, it needs to change.

5. A Christlike attitude is the true goal
📖 Philippians 2:5
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.”
Jesus showed:
Humility
Obedience
Patience
Love—even under pressure
👉 Application:
In every situation, ask:
“What attitude would Jesus have here?”

6. Your attitude shows if the Spirit is working in you
📖 Galatians 5:22–23
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering…”
These are not just emotions—they are evidence of a healthy spiritual life.
👉 Application:
If these fruits are missing, don’t ignore it—it’s a spiritual check engine light.

🔥 Bottom Line:
Your attitude is not a small issue—it is a spiritual mirror.
It reveals:
what you truly believe
what controls you
how close you are walking with God

04/28/2026

The statement “A Christian’s Attitude Speaks Louder Than Their Words” is deeply biblical. Scripture consistently teaches that what we are matters more than what we say. Our attitude reveals the true condition of our heart
Here’s a clear, Bible-based explanation:

👉1. Your Life Is Your Loudest Message
Many people can speak about faith, but not everyone lives it. God is not impressed by words alone—He looks at the heart and actions.
Matthew 7:16 – “By their fruits you will know them.”
Your attitude—how you respond, treat others, and handle pressure—is the “fruit” people see. It becomes your testimony.

👉2. Love Must Be Demonstrated, Not Just Declared
A Christian may say “I love God,” but attitude toward others proves it.
1 John 4:20 – “If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar…”
Kindness, patience, humility, and forgiveness speak louder than religious talk.

👉3. Speech Without Christlike Attitude Is Empty
Even spiritual words lose power if not backed by the right spirit.
1 Corinthians 13:1 – “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass…”
Without love (which is expressed through attitude), words become noise.

👉4. Jesus Taught Through Example, Not Just Words
Jesus Christ didn’t only preach—He lived what He taught. His humility, compassion, and patience drew people to God.
Philippians 2:5 – “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”
We are called to reflect His attitude, not just repeat His teachings.

👉5. A Christlike Attitude Is a Witness to the World
People may ignore sermons, but they cannot ignore consistent character.
Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works…”
Your attitude can either attract people to Christ or push them away.

👉6. Attitude Reveals the Heart
Words can be rehearsed, but attitude is often unfiltered—especially in difficult moments.
Luke 6:45 – “Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”
If your heart is right, your attitude will naturally reflect Christ.

🔥 Practical Application
When offended, do you react or respond with grace?
When misunderstood, do you stay humble or become defensive?
When serving, do you do it with joy or complaint?
These moments preach louder than any message.

💡 Bottom Line
A Christian’s credibility is not built on what they say, but on how they live.
Your attitude is a daily sermon that everyone around you can hear.

04/28/2026

Apostolic Oneness Baptism: Understanding the Command and Its Fulfillment
In Matthew 28:19, Jesus gave the Great Commission:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

Apostolic Oneness believers emphasize that Jesus said “name” (singular)—not “names.” They understand this as pointing to one revealed name that fully expresses the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

When we look at how the apostles obeyed this command in the Book of Acts, we see a consistent pattern:

Acts 2:38 – Peter said,
“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…”

Acts 8:16 –
“…they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Acts 10:48 –
“He commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord.”

Acts 19:5 –
“…they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

From this, the Apostolic Oneness view concludes:
The apostles correctly understood and fulfilled Jesus’ command.
The name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is revealed as Jesus (see John 5:43, Colossians 2:9).
Therefore, baptism is administered in the name of Jesus Christ, not by repeating titles.

Key Message:
The early church didn’t contradict Jesus—they carried out His command by invoking the revealed name: Jesus.

04/25/2026

Had a good day today at Clay Hill Church.

04/17/2026

“Just Because It’s Viral Doesn’t Mean It’s Biblical” is a warning about discernment. Popularity is not proof of truth—especially in spiritual matters.

Here’s how Scripture supports that idea:

1. Truth is not determined by the majority
📖 Matthew 7:13–14
“Wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat…”
Jesus made it clear: many people can be wrong at the same time.
What’s trending is often the easy path, not the right path.

2. False teachers can be convincing and popular
📖 Matthew 7:15
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing…”
Not all influencers look dangerous.
They may sound spiritual, inspiring, even biblical—but still be misleading.

3. People are drawn to what feels good, not what is true
📖 2 Timothy 4:3–4
“They will not endure sound doctrine… having itching ears… they shall turn away their ears from the truth…”
Viral content often succeeds because it appeals to emotions, not conviction.
It tells people what they want to hear, not what they need to hear.

4. We are commanded to test every message
📖 1 John 4:1
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God…”
Don’t accept something just because:
it has millions of views
it’s shared by famous influencers
it sounds deep or powerful
Test it with Scripture.

5. Even good intentions can still spread error
📖 Proverbs 14:12
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
Something can look right, feel right, and still be wrong.

6. The Bereans checked everything against Scripture
📖 Acts 17:11
“They received the word… and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
They didn’t blindly follow—even the apostles.
They verified everything with the Word of God.

🔥 Bottom Line:
Viral ≠ Truth
Popular ≠ Biblical
Influential ≠ God-sent
God’s Word—not social media—must be your standard.