"FAITH NO MORE!?"
TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
It is said that we all have some "kind of faith"! Something inside - you know it!
Many people say that faith is sort of "escape from reality". We cannot - by no means - agree to this. Bible says in Hebrews 11.32-38 that men and women chose to endure torture rather than renounce their spiritual convictions. Today, missionaries around the world are a real proof that the same faith is still alive - for ever and ever!
Our faith in Christ is not an escape at all. On the contrary, it is the way to endure the tortures of this stressed and crazy world we live in! Faith is often built during troubles!
1. Be advised that you have faith. Look inside of you! Bring it up to surface;
2. Be advsied that you should put your faith into action - today, not tomorrow;
3. Be advised that through faith you will be be a conqueror - yes, in Jesus's name;
4. Be advsied that you should NOT listen to other voices, but Christ's solely;
5. Be advised that it is time enough you move away from your escape.
More and more faith; not faith no more!
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to rescue my faith;
Father, give me more faith;
Father, I than you for reminding me of my faith.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
"GIFT(S) - YOURS AND OURS AND HIS - MAINLY..."
TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Every task God gives us is followed by the necessary tools.
Heavenly Father has given a gift to every one - at least one, please! He provides all we need so we might carry out our responsibilities (1Co 12.6-7).
We should be frank-honest enough to acknowledge this reality: God actually takes care of us. He did not - by no means - abandon us in this crazy world.
Ok, pastor, so what!? Open your eyes and read below:
1. What have you been doing with the gifts God gave you?;
2. Have you been using the gifts to the glory of the Father?
3. Have you been using the gifts "somehow" to your entire benefit & satisfaction? And His satisfaction!?;
4. What!? You say you did not even know that you had "some-any" gift!? Helooo!!! Wake up from your tomb, pleaaasseeee!;
5. Ok: time to start using your gifts to Him - mainly.
God is ready to perform miracles in your life! Are you ready for them? Really!?
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, I do know you give gifts to people;
Father, help me ackowledge mine;
Father, I will use all my gifts to your entire satisfaction.
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Every task God gives us is followed by the necessary tools.
Heavenly Father has given a gift to every one - at least one, please! He provides all we need so we might carry out our responsibilities (1Co 12.6-7).
We should be frank-honest enough to acknowledge this reality: God actually takes care of us. He did not - by no means - abandon us in this crazy world.
Ok, pastor, so what!? Open your eyes and read below:
1. What have you been doing with the gifts God gave you?;
2. Have you been using the gifts to the glory of the Father?
3. Have you been using the gifts "somehow" to your entire benefit & satisfaction? And His satisfaction!?;
4. What!? You say you did not even know that you had "some-any" gift!? Helooo!!! Wake up from your tomb, pleaaasseeee!;
5. Ok: time to start using your gifts to Him - mainly.
God is ready to perform miracles in your life! Are you ready for them? Really!?
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, I do know you give gifts to people;
Father, help me ackowledge mine;
Father, I will use all my gifts to your entire satisfaction.
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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Monday, August 24, 2009
" All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable" (2 Tim 3.16)
TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
In fact, the Bible is not a perfect record of perfect people (except for Jesus - for sure!).
Gods word - from beginning to end - points out the many mistakes made by mankind. No big surprise, huh!?
1. Adam and Eve failed;
2. Abram lied about Sarai;
3. Moses grew angry;
4. David comitted adultery and murder;
5. Peter denied knowing Jesus etc.
We should all learn from mistakes of these figures. We should not - by no means - comitt the same mistakes.
Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it - the worst way! It is all true!
Come on, be creative! Stop comitting the same mistakes again and again! Better saying: stop them once and for all!
Life is yours to enjoy! The Bible is yours to enjoy! Live longer! Jesus loves you!
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to be a better witness of your love!
Father, help me to be a true christian today and now!
Father, help me to not not comitt so many mistakes...
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
In fact, the Bible is not a perfect record of perfect people (except for Jesus - for sure!).
Gods word - from beginning to end - points out the many mistakes made by mankind. No big surprise, huh!?
1. Adam and Eve failed;
2. Abram lied about Sarai;
3. Moses grew angry;
4. David comitted adultery and murder;
5. Peter denied knowing Jesus etc.
We should all learn from mistakes of these figures. We should not - by no means - comitt the same mistakes.
Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it - the worst way! It is all true!
Come on, be creative! Stop comitting the same mistakes again and again! Better saying: stop them once and for all!
Life is yours to enjoy! The Bible is yours to enjoy! Live longer! Jesus loves you!
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to be a better witness of your love!
Father, help me to be a true christian today and now!
Father, help me to not not comitt so many mistakes...
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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Friday, August 21, 2009
"Then the Lord opened the donkey's mouth, and she said to Balaam: what have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?"
TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Yes, this is a very weird and - allow me to say, please - funny passage! But, in fact, God can even make a donkey to speak! Wow!
Let's be frank-honest to ourselves: at times, all we need is silence... But, God has firm and strange ways to talk to mankind - even thru a donkey!
Since the beginning, God has uttered thru prophets etc. But people usually do not pay much attention! Lately, God spoke thru Jesus, being Jesus God Himself!
The world is composed of about 7 billion people. Only 2 billions are christians - well, they say they are!
IF repeat IF God could make a donkey to speak, what God can do for you? Points to ponder:
1. God-Almighty can do anytthing, but fail;
2. God can make any animal to speak at the right time to the right person;
3. God can turn your darkness into light;
4. God can set you free from your burdens;
5. God can direct you to new waters, to health, prosperity and well-being;
6. God can form you and transform you at any time. But you need to believe. Believing is the secret!;
7. God has been knocking at the door of your heart until today! Will you let Him in?;
8. God can forgive all your sins - I said: all. You do not need to suffer anymore - never, ever!;
9. God wants to hear you today and now. Do not waste your time. Act now, today. Today is the day of salvation!
10. God loves you very very much.
What kind of "proof" have you been waiting? That a donkey speaks out again!? For God's sake, buddy! Wake up to reality.
God bless you today and ever.
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to hear your call(ings)...
Father, help me to understand your word...
Father, help me to notice the signs you give to me.
In Jesus name. Amem!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/owner of some donkeys here...
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TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Yes, this is a very weird and - allow me to say, please - funny passage! But, in fact, God can even make a donkey to speak! Wow!
Let's be frank-honest to ourselves: at times, all we need is silence... But, God has firm and strange ways to talk to mankind - even thru a donkey!
Since the beginning, God has uttered thru prophets etc. But people usually do not pay much attention! Lately, God spoke thru Jesus, being Jesus God Himself!
The world is composed of about 7 billion people. Only 2 billions are christians - well, they say they are!
IF repeat IF God could make a donkey to speak, what God can do for you? Points to ponder:
1. God-Almighty can do anytthing, but fail;
2. God can make any animal to speak at the right time to the right person;
3. God can turn your darkness into light;
4. God can set you free from your burdens;
5. God can direct you to new waters, to health, prosperity and well-being;
6. God can form you and transform you at any time. But you need to believe. Believing is the secret!;
7. God has been knocking at the door of your heart until today! Will you let Him in?;
8. God can forgive all your sins - I said: all. You do not need to suffer anymore - never, ever!;
9. God wants to hear you today and now. Do not waste your time. Act now, today. Today is the day of salvation!
10. God loves you very very much.
What kind of "proof" have you been waiting? That a donkey speaks out again!? For God's sake, buddy! Wake up to reality.
God bless you today and ever.
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to hear your call(ings)...
Father, help me to understand your word...
Father, help me to notice the signs you give to me.
In Jesus name. Amem!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/owner of some donkeys here...
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth" (1 Co 13.6)
TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
It is always a deep pleasure to talk about love! Love is all we all need!
I mean the true love; not passion! Love does not delight in evil - no way!, but delights with the truth!
Do you love someone? Does he/she love you, too!? Sure about that!? How can you be so sure!?
1. He/she says he/she loves me;
2. He/she does everything to me;
3. He/she looks after me all the time;
4. He/she feels jealousy...!!!
Well, this is good - yeah, good, but it does not mean he/she loves you indeed!
Really!? So, pastor, how should I expect him/her to "prove" love towards me?
1. Time will say it...;
2. His/her actions towards you will say - no doubt!
Do not get too excited, baby! Do NOT judge by the looking/appearance...!!!
God loves you indeed. That's for sure!
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to love more!
Father, help me to acknowledge the true love!
Father, help me to be a true loving-person.
In Jesus' name. Amem!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
It is always a deep pleasure to talk about love! Love is all we all need!
I mean the true love; not passion! Love does not delight in evil - no way!, but delights with the truth!
Do you love someone? Does he/she love you, too!? Sure about that!? How can you be so sure!?
1. He/she says he/she loves me;
2. He/she does everything to me;
3. He/she looks after me all the time;
4. He/she feels jealousy...!!!
Well, this is good - yeah, good, but it does not mean he/she loves you indeed!
Really!? So, pastor, how should I expect him/her to "prove" love towards me?
1. Time will say it...;
2. His/her actions towards you will say - no doubt!
Do not get too excited, baby! Do NOT judge by the looking/appearance...!!!
God loves you indeed. That's for sure!
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to love more!
Father, help me to acknowledge the true love!
Father, help me to be a true loving-person.
In Jesus' name. Amem!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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Monday, August 17, 2009
"God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all" (1 John 1.5b)
Monday is not a good day to lots of people...! Well, that's what they say!
They would prefer jumping from Sunday directly to Friday... ehehe!! But life is not that simple - buddy!
God himself made the whole world in 6 days and got a snap ( a rest!) on 7th day. See!? God is wise.
God is light. There is no darkness in Him at all.
What have you been doing lately? Walking under some shadows!?
Get rid of shadows, right now! Start walking under the shelter of God-Almighty
and you will see what happens! What!? I hear you saying that you already have your own religion? So what!? See this:
1. Religion does not save anyone;
2. Religion is an attempt to ammend the "crack" made back in paradise...;
3. Religion comes from "religare" (Latin, which means amending again);
4. Religion should make things better; not bad; not worse...;
5. IF IF your religion does not make you good-better; then change of religion TODAY.
Do something good today: read the Bible. You will meet Jesus in there! He is ready to help you and - wow!, save you. Have a blessed Monday and working week!
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to change things I know they must be changed soonest!
TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Today is Monday, Aug 17th, 2009.Monday is not a good day to lots of people...! Well, that's what they say!
They would prefer jumping from Sunday directly to Friday... ehehe!! But life is not that simple - buddy!
God himself made the whole world in 6 days and got a snap ( a rest!) on 7th day. See!? God is wise.
God is light. There is no darkness in Him at all.
What have you been doing lately? Walking under some shadows!?
Get rid of shadows, right now! Start walking under the shelter of God-Almighty
and you will see what happens! What!? I hear you saying that you already have your own religion? So what!? See this:
1. Religion does not save anyone;
2. Religion is an attempt to ammend the "crack" made back in paradise...;
3. Religion comes from "religare" (Latin, which means amending again);
4. Religion should make things better; not bad; not worse...;
5. IF IF your religion does not make you good-better; then change of religion TODAY.
Do something good today: read the Bible. You will meet Jesus in there! He is ready to help you and - wow!, save you. Have a blessed Monday and working week!
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to change things I know they must be changed soonest!
Father, help me to find you again: the true link to eternity.
In Jesus' name. Amem!
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
"Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door" (James 5.9)
TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
At times - wait, better saying: many times we judge others by the:
1. By the looking (appearance)...;
2. By the car...;
3. By the clothes...;
4. By the suburb-place he/she lives in...;
5. By the company he/she works in...;
6. By the people he/she knows ...;
7. By the way he/she behaves...;
8. Even by the way he/she walks - wow!
Humans keep grumbling against each other all the time(s). Things should not be so - no way!
The Judge, the real Judge - not you, buddy!, is standing at the door! He will judge us all!
Wow! What should I do, pastor? Hum - try this:
A. Stop grumbling against brothers;
B. Start talking good at brothers/people, in general;
C. Wake up to reality: you have a short, very short life... 80/90 years, at most!;
D. Leave a "good-living mark" of your staying on earth. Live good! Live in peace! Try firm!
God bless you + family + staff at your company.
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, let me simply be a servant, not a judge of others.
In Jesus' name. Amem!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
At times - wait, better saying: many times we judge others by the:
1. By the looking (appearance)...;
2. By the car...;
3. By the clothes...;
4. By the suburb-place he/she lives in...;
5. By the company he/she works in...;
6. By the people he/she knows ...;
7. By the way he/she behaves...;
8. Even by the way he/she walks - wow!
Humans keep grumbling against each other all the time(s). Things should not be so - no way!
The Judge, the real Judge - not you, buddy!, is standing at the door! He will judge us all!
Wow! What should I do, pastor? Hum - try this:
A. Stop grumbling against brothers;
B. Start talking good at brothers/people, in general;
C. Wake up to reality: you have a short, very short life... 80/90 years, at most!;
D. Leave a "good-living mark" of your staying on earth. Live good! Live in peace! Try firm!
God bless you + family + staff at your company.
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, let me simply be a servant, not a judge of others.
In Jesus' name. Amem!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/friend of the Judge
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him" (1 Co 2.9).
TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Life has beeen a bit hard over past years - yep, we all know it! All of sudden, it seems that "something" came out of place and we do not know why! Why!? We do not know it! See this:
1. Financial crisis which started in US (no doubt!);
2. Crisis spread all over... affecting every tiny country...;
3. Millions unemployed now. Millions still starving to death in Africa, etc.;
4. Millions with no place to go, to live, to eat, to study - nothing!;
5. Millions still spending money as if nothing, nothing happened!
We should all remember that our homeis not actually here on earth! We are ETs trying to phone home... Phone out there rings and nobody gets it! Hum - feeling homeless!? Too sad!?
Jesus Christ said that theseshould be the beginning - oh Lord!, just the beginning of the end. The end is about to come... Get ready to meet the Lord! Eternal only God/Jesus. He loves you. Do you love Him?
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, we know the end is about to come!
Father, we want to be with you, with you only!
Father, help us to be ready to follow you on the rapture of the church world-wide.
In Jesus' name. Amem.
TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Life has beeen a bit hard over past years - yep, we all know it! All of sudden, it seems that "something" came out of place and we do not know why! Why!? We do not know it! See this:
1. Financial crisis which started in US (no doubt!);
2. Crisis spread all over... affecting every tiny country...;
3. Millions unemployed now. Millions still starving to death in Africa, etc.;
4. Millions with no place to go, to live, to eat, to study - nothing!;
5. Millions still spending money as if nothing, nothing happened!
We should all remember that our home
Jesus Christ said that these
TODAYS PRAYER
Father, we know the end is about to come!
Father, we want to be with you, with you only!
Father, help us to be ready to follow you on the rapture of the church world-wide.
In Jesus' name. Amem.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant (...) but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our
enjoyment" (2 Timothy 6.17).
TODAY'S WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Straight to the point: have you ever met some rich and humble person!? Really!? When!? Ah, many years ago!? Not anymore!? See!? On the whole, the rich thinks to possess the entire world (and people included)! Arrogance is somethingto the soul-spirit of the richy!
Yet, the fancy boy and the fancy girl should understand - once and for all - that money is not everything. Money goes/blows in the wind... Humans should use money and not to be used by the money! But what happens, actually, since the foundation of the world is:
1. Humans run after and for the money, 24h a day!
2. Humans are capable of killing for the money, since ever!
3. Humans judge people by the bank account, by the car, by the clothes, etc.
4. Humans are about to destroy the own family (M.Jackson case) because of - oh, God! Money!
5. Humans are no more hu-mans, but animals.
Ok, pastor - what is the cure, then?
1. Put your concern in Jesus Christ - the living God.
2. Put your expectations on Him and start praying and doing something...
3. Nothing comes for free! Jesus freely provides you with salvation, but He paid high price!
4. Do your part in the deal, He will do his - simple like that!
5. Let the money work for you; not YOU work for the money...
Wake up to reality - yeah, the old reality: you will come to an end!
Do your best while you are still alive. Hum - you have some, say, 80/90 years only!
Take care! God bless you.
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/Prior of Templars
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TODAY'S PRAYER
Father, help me to be simple and humble.
Father, help me put my eyes upon you only.
Father, help me to run my business, my money.
In Jesus' name. Amem!
enjoyment" (2 Timothy 6.17).
TODAY'S WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Straight to the point: have you ever met some rich and humble person!? Really!? When!? Ah, many years ago!? Not anymore!? See!? On the whole, the rich thinks to possess the entire world (and people included)! Arrogance is something
Yet, the fancy boy and the fancy girl should understand - once and for all - that money is not everything. Money goes/blows in the wind... Humans should use money and not to be used by the money! But what happens, actually, since the foundation of the world is:
1. Humans run after and for the money, 24h a day!
2. Humans are capable of killing for the money, since ever!
3. Humans judge people by the bank account, by the car, by the clothes, etc.
4. Humans are about to destroy the own family (M.Jackson case) because of - oh, God! Money!
5. Humans are no more hu-mans, but animals.
Ok, pastor - what is the cure, then?
1. Put your concern in Jesus Christ - the living God.
2. Put your expectations on Him and start praying and doing something...
3. Nothing comes for free! Jesus freely provides you with salvation, but He paid high price!
4. Do your part in the deal, He will do his - simple like that!
5. Let the money work for you; not YOU work for the money...
Wake up to reality - yeah, the old reality: you will come to an end!
Do your best while you are still alive. Hum - you have some, say, 80/90 years only!
Take care! God bless you.
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/Prior of Templars
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TODAY'S PRAYER
Father, help me to be simple and humble.
Father, help me put my eyes upon you only.
Father, help me to run my business, my money.
In Jesus' name. Amem!
Monday, July 27, 2009
"See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God" (Hebrews 3.12).
TODAY'S WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
This verse starts with a "See to it, brothers"! This is an alert! Yeah - to all mankind! But who listens to it!? Just a few: 2.000.000.000 in a world of 6.000.000.000 !!!
A sinful heart actually - and disgracefully - turns away anyone from the living God. The world is full of "attractions", although at the end one will get to know that nothing is free - there is a very very high price to be paid. Yet, Jesus Christ already paid the highest price of all: about 2009 years ago! I am not writing about a "historic Jesus". In fact, I am writing about the real Christ who should dwell in your heart - if you only accepted Him as your personal saviour.
The world is full of religions. Every one of them "promises" some kind of salvation - huh? Wow! How to know the "good one"!?
1. Check it out! Go searching... you will find it (Him);
2. Check out the founders of religions: who were they? What they did? Why?;
3. Check out the christianism. There is a logic + faith in this religion! Read Romans chapter 12;
4. "Try" saying a prayer... He will certainly listen to those who are in search of Him (something, someone, okay!);
5. Now that you found Jesus, then you are my brother in a very special way. Welcome home, buddy!
The secret: the heart!
The key: a good and believing heart!
Something to be avoided: lack of faith!
May God bless you today and ever!
TODAY'S PRAYER
Father, help me to find you... I feel a llittle lost inside of me!
Father, help me to transform my un-believing heart into a good one - 100pct believer!
Father, help me to acknowledge that I am not on earth just for a simple an short earthenly life... I want eternity!
In Jesus' name. Amem!
Paulo César Sampaio
Pastor/Prior of Templars
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TODAY'S WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
This verse starts with a "See to it, brothers"! This is an alert! Yeah - to all mankind! But who listens to it!? Just a few: 2.000.000.000 in a world of 6.000.000.000 !!!
A sinful heart actually - and disgracefully - turns away anyone from the living God. The world is full of "attractions", although at the end one will get to know that nothing is free - there is a very very high price to be paid. Yet, Jesus Christ already paid the highest price of all: about 2009 years ago! I am not writing about a "historic Jesus". In fact, I am writing about the real Christ who should dwell in your heart - if you only accepted Him as your personal saviour.
The world is full of religions. Every one of them "promises" some kind of salvation - huh? Wow! How to know the "good one"!?
1. Check it out! Go searching... you will find it (Him);
2. Check out the founders of religions: who were they? What they did? Why?;
3. Check out the christianism. There is a logic + faith in this religion! Read Romans chapter 12;
4. "Try" saying a prayer... He will certainly listen to those who are in search of Him (something, someone, okay!);
5. Now that you found Jesus, then you are my brother in a very special way. Welcome home, buddy!
The secret: the heart!
The key: a good and believing heart!
Something to be avoided: lack of faith!
May God bless you today and ever!
TODAY'S PRAYER
Father, help me to find you... I feel a llittle lost inside of me!
Father, help me to transform my un-believing heart into a good one - 100pct believer!
Father, help me to acknowledge that I am not on earth just for a simple an short earthenly life... I want eternity!
In Jesus' name. Amem!
Paulo César Sampaio
Pastor/Prior of Templars
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Thursday, July 23, 2009
"I will punish you as your deeds deserve, declares the Lord (...)" Jeremiah 21.14
Most people think that "punishment" lies back into the past -medieval times, etc. No, not at all - baby! God is overlooking everyone of us, from high above, but - at same time - He is so very much close to us that we can almost "feel" His presence.
In fact, some people "feel Him"; others do not - never, ever! Why is that so!?
1. The world is composed of about 6 billion people;
2. Only 2 billion is made up of christians...;
3. Maybe not even 10% remember that He searches us - everywhere, anytime;
4. Certainly it is about time for you to wake up to reality. He is alive!
The best inheritance you may actually give to your offsprings is: love, education, fundamentals, faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life.
Next time you feel yourself full of hatred and rage... Stop and count 1 thru 10!
God bless you today and ever!
Paulo César Sampaio
Pastor/Prior of Templars
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Most people think that "punishment" lies back into the past -medieval times, etc. No, not at all - baby! God is overlooking everyone of us, from high above, but - at same time - He is so very much close to us that we can almost "feel" His presence.
In fact, some people "feel Him"; others do not - never, ever! Why is that so!?
1. The world is composed of about 6 billion people;
2. Only 2 billion is made up of christians...;
3. Maybe not even 10% remember that He searches us - everywhere, anytime;
4. Certainly it is about time for you to wake up to reality. He is alive!
The best inheritance you may actually give to your offsprings is: love, education, fundamentals, faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life.
Next time you feel yourself full of hatred and rage... Stop and count 1 thru 10!
God bless you today and ever!
Paulo César Sampaio
Pastor/Prior of Templars
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive" (Proverbs 28.28).
In fact, it seems to me that the whole Latin America seems to be determined/destined to perish with wicked people rising to power almost all the time(s)...!!! oh, dear Lord!
Honduras suffers from this problem right now! Tyrannical rulers lack judgment - mainly - the force/power from the poll(s)! People - one who actually thinks correctly - do not agree with present situation of Honduras.
Now, what to do?
1. Zelaya must come back into force/power. He was the elected, nobody else;
2. Times of tyrannical ruler/soldier/general is no longer allowed - neither desirable, at all;
3. People of Honduras must decide their own destiny.
May God bless people of Honduras, today and ever!
Paulo César Sampaio
Pastor-Prior of Templars
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
In fact, it seems to me that the whole Latin America seems to be determined/destined to perish with wicked people rising to power almost all the time(s)...!!! oh, dear Lord!
Honduras suffers from this problem right now! Tyrannical rulers lack judgment - mainly - the force/power from the poll(s)! People - one who actually thinks correctly - do not agree with present situation of Honduras.
Now, what to do?
1. Zelaya must come back into force/power. He was the elected, nobody else;
2. Times of tyrannical ruler/soldier/general is no longer allowed - neither desirable, at all;
3. People of Honduras must decide their own destiny.
May God bless people of Honduras, today and ever!
Paulo César Sampaio
Pastor-Prior of Templars
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Friday, July 17, 2009
Love must be sincere...
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good" (Romans 12.9)
All you need is love - once sang John Lennon and other singers.
They still do! Well, they are not actually wrong! But not the "free love" these singers used to proclaim!
Love implies responsibility and loyalty - above all! Love must be sincere and unique!
We, human beings, do not have much time on earth - maybe 80/90 years, at the most!
Therefore, we should cling to what is good; not bad!
Do not waste your time hating people. Hate what is evil!
Start doing what is good.
This (the good things) will benefit many people - starting from yourself!
Come on! It is never ever too late to cling to what is good! Forget yesterday - this is past now! Forget tomorrow (you are not still there...!!!).
Concentrate on today! You live each day and each day you must fight and win! Jesus will help you - always.
May God bless you today and ever!
Paulo César Sampaio - pastor
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good" (Romans 12.9)
All you need is love - once sang John Lennon and other singers.
They still do! Well, they are not actually wrong! But not the "free love" these singers used to proclaim!
Love implies responsibility and loyalty - above all! Love must be sincere and unique!
We, human beings, do not have much time on earth - maybe 80/90 years, at the most!
Therefore, we should cling to what is good; not bad!
Do not waste your time hating people. Hate what is evil!
Start doing what is good.
This (the good things) will benefit many people - starting from yourself!
Come on! It is never ever too late to cling to what is good! Forget yesterday - this is past now! Forget tomorrow (you are not still there...!!!).
Concentrate on today! You live each day and each day you must fight and win! Jesus will help you - always.
May God bless you today and ever!
Paulo César Sampaio - pastor
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Thursday, July 16, 2009
"How long, Oh Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you "Violence" but you do not save?" (Habakkuk 1.2)
Matter of fact, millions of people suffer on a daily-basis... and call for help, and cry out, and do all kinds of things - but even so are not listened! Why is that so?
1. Lord actually sees all of us, regardless of places, situations, etc.;
2. The point is: there is a time
Matter of fact, millions of people suffer on a daily-basis... and call for help, and cry out, and do all kinds of things - but even so are not listened! Why is that so?
1. Lord actually sees all of us, regardless of places, situations, etc.;
2. The point is: there is a time
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Why not changing something - for a while?
I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus (Acts 20.21).
The word "repentance" is of your knowledge - for sure! You might have heard it a lot of times... Therefore, I will go straight to the point:
In fact all religions "live" out of repentance! Let me explain: they all need new converts, that is, people who repented from their "ordinary" lives and turned to something (or someone!) more spiritual... All religions (or sect - yes!) celebrate when someone comes into their sanctuaries. That is for sure!
However, there is only one religion that clearly say that God and angels have a party in heavens every time he (or she) turns from his (or her) life to God - that is christianism! No one else! Hum... is that any good? For sure! God and angels would not loose their precious times when something-someone worthless...
Every religion says to preach the truth! But where is the truth, asked Pilate to Jesus on John 18.38. After that, Pilate went out again to the Jews and said: "I find no basis for a charge against him". Sure! No basis at all! Jesus had said before: "I am the way, and the truth and the life". Unfortunately, Pilate had not such an understanding... Still today, 19th November 2006, not all people actually understand what Jesus said...
Truth! What truth? Christ - for sure! He said: "You are right when saying that I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me". Well, let me ask you - dear reader -: are you on the side of truth, or not? You say it! Do not say: "all religions lead to God", for this is NOT true - at all! This is "truly" and old but wrong saying.
We are very much "used" to our ordinary lives... and, most of the times, we avoid any change(s). Let us be honest: some people just "love" the way life goes on... regardless to where it will lead up - at the end... To change-turn takes time and lot of efforts. People usually are afraid of any change... But listen: even mother nature changes-turns, that is, we have spring, summer, fall and winter! Four times in a year nature changes-turns! Why dont you - at least once? Have you already tried some changing? And nothing "good" came out of it? Have you actually tried hard? Okay, in case nothing "good" happened, then I invite you to try again. This time, put your faith on Him (Jesus Christ). Things may happen now, my friend... It is worth trying.
Have you ever asked yourself:
1. Why "things" do not change for the better to you?
2. Why "things" just keep being the same all the time?
3. Why "things" or persons do not change towards ME?
Now let me ask you:
1. What have you done to change-turn positively until today?
2. What have you done to change-turn from an "ordinary" situation to an "extra-ordinary" situation?
3. What have you done to be happier?
I could obviously ask many questions... but: that is enough! Time is running out for you! Do not ever think you have much time... Time runs out easily and steadily... Things happen very very fast... You should "move" fast. Do not stand still... If you stand still... someone faster than you will get the prize! Okay: who gets a Nobel Prize? Oh, someone very intelligent! Yes - you are right. But just ONE on each particular field gets the prize; not many! A Nobel awarded gets about EUR 1.300.000,00! Wow! Not bad - huh? "Move" in such a way that you get your Nobel... Your Nobel could be: a) your peace of mind b) healthiness c) prosperity d) you name it...
Frankly speaking, no Nobel should be compared to Him - Jesus Christ. All you have to do is to accept Him as your personal saviour. That is it: your Nobel is available to you - 24h a day! Do not loose your time! Hum... I hear you saying you already have a religion? Wonderful! Great! One question: has this religion changed you for the better? No? Not enough? Okay: then change your religion! That is simple! Religion will not lead you up to heavens! No way. Jesus is the way - today and ever. A change is for-ever. A change should only be for the better and not for the worse! A change requires action-attitude! Wake up to reality - while there is time...
Write me: paulocesar@benedictus.com.br and testify about any change in you.
God bless you today and ever.
Paulo César Sampaio - pastor
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio (http://www.oovoo.com/)
I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus (Acts 20.21).
The word "repentance" is of your knowledge - for sure! You might have heard it a lot of times... Therefore, I will go straight to the point:
In fact all religions "live" out of repentance! Let me explain: they all need new converts, that is, people who repented from their "ordinary" lives and turned to something (or someone!) more spiritual... All religions (or sect - yes!) celebrate when someone comes into their sanctuaries. That is for sure!
However, there is only one religion that clearly say that God and angels have a party in heavens every time he (or she) turns from his (or her) life to God - that is christianism! No one else! Hum... is that any good? For sure! God and angels would not loose their precious times when something-someone worthless...
Every religion says to preach the truth! But where is the truth, asked Pilate to Jesus on John 18.38. After that, Pilate went out again to the Jews and said: "I find no basis for a charge against him". Sure! No basis at all! Jesus had said before: "I am the way, and the truth and the life". Unfortunately, Pilate had not such an understanding... Still today, 19th November 2006, not all people actually understand what Jesus said...
Truth! What truth? Christ - for sure! He said: "You are right when saying that I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me". Well, let me ask you - dear reader -: are you on the side of truth, or not? You say it! Do not say: "all religions lead to God", for this is NOT true - at all! This is "truly" and old but wrong saying.
We are very much "used" to our ordinary lives... and, most of the times, we avoid any change(s). Let us be honest: some people just "love" the way life goes on... regardless to where it will lead up - at the end... To change-turn takes time and lot of efforts. People usually are afraid of any change... But listen: even mother nature changes-turns, that is, we have spring, summer, fall and winter! Four times in a year nature changes-turns! Why dont you - at least once? Have you already tried some changing? And nothing "good" came out of it? Have you actually tried hard? Okay, in case nothing "good" happened, then I invite you to try again. This time, put your faith on Him (Jesus Christ). Things may happen now, my friend... It is worth trying.
Have you ever asked yourself:
1. Why "things" do not change for the better to you?
2. Why "things" just keep being the same all the time?
3. Why "things" or persons do not change towards ME?
Now let me ask you:
1. What have you done to change-turn positively until today?
2. What have you done to change-turn from an "ordinary" situation to an "extra-ordinary" situation?
3. What have you done to be happier?
I could obviously ask many questions... but: that is enough! Time is running out for you! Do not ever think you have much time... Time runs out easily and steadily... Things happen very very fast... You should "move" fast. Do not stand still... If you stand still... someone faster than you will get the prize! Okay: who gets a Nobel Prize? Oh, someone very intelligent! Yes - you are right. But just ONE on each particular field gets the prize; not many! A Nobel awarded gets about EUR 1.300.000,00! Wow! Not bad - huh? "Move" in such a way that you get your Nobel... Your Nobel could be: a) your peace of mind b) healthiness c) prosperity d) you name it...
Frankly speaking, no Nobel should be compared to Him - Jesus Christ. All you have to do is to accept Him as your personal saviour. That is it: your Nobel is available to you - 24h a day! Do not loose your time! Hum... I hear you saying you already have a religion? Wonderful! Great! One question: has this religion changed you for the better? No? Not enough? Okay: then change your religion! That is simple! Religion will not lead you up to heavens! No way. Jesus is the way - today and ever. A change is for-ever. A change should only be for the better and not for the worse! A change requires action-attitude! Wake up to reality - while there is time...
Write me: paulocesar@benedictus.com.br and testify about any change in you.
God bless you today and ever.
Paulo César Sampaio - pastor
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio (http://www.oovoo.com/)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
What your religion has been doing good for you until today?
How is that!? Simple: if you have a nice-and-friendly family, chances are that you might grow up bearing a solid base-foundation. You might be a mature person, ready to face adversity and conquer it all... On the other hand, if you have too many problems in your own living-room, chances are that you might grow up as imature - a person full of anxiety, hatred, etc. But, do not be so sad! There is a way out of the caos. Yes - there is, indeed...
Religion, the true religion manifested in the person of Jesus Christ.
He said: I am the truth, and the way and the life.
Have you been lost lately? Have you been wandering around with no place to go? Have you been in doubt about what to do in your life? Millions have been facing the same thing. No big news! But you should not worry too much! Not at all! Deliver your life to Him (Jesus Christ) and He will take care of you...
Hey, hey - a warning: do not ever think that you should not do your part in the deal, buddy! You should search, you should seek, you should see the chances that God has been daily giving you... and, most of the times, you keep your eyes blind - blind - blind! Come on: wake up to reality! Open up your eyes!
Prayer of today:
Father, I thank you for all the chances that you have been giving to me. Open up my eyes to see - to see! I have been longing for a meaningful life and I do know that I can only find a full and rich life in You!. In Jesus name. Amem.
May God bless you today and ever!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/in peace with God and the world
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
How is that!? Simple: if you have a nice-and-friendly family, chances are that you might grow up bearing a solid base-foundation. You might be a mature person, ready to face adversity and conquer it all... On the other hand, if you have too many problems in your own living-room, chances are that you might grow up as imature - a person full of anxiety, hatred, etc. But, do not be so sad! There is a way out of the caos. Yes - there is, indeed...
Religion, the true religion manifested in the person of Jesus Christ.
He said: I am the truth, and the way and the life.
Have you been lost lately? Have you been wandering around with no place to go? Have you been in doubt about what to do in your life? Millions have been facing the same thing. No big news! But you should not worry too much! Not at all! Deliver your life to Him (Jesus Christ) and He will take care of you...
Hey, hey - a warning: do not ever think that you should not do your part in the deal, buddy! You should search, you should seek, you should see the chances that God has been daily giving you... and, most of the times, you keep your eyes blind - blind - blind! Come on: wake up to reality! Open up your eyes!
Prayer of today:
Father, I thank you for all the chances that you have been giving to me. Open up my eyes to see - to see! I have been longing for a meaningful life and I do know that I can only find a full and rich life in You!. In Jesus name. Amem.
May God bless you today and ever!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/in peace with God and the world
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Friday, July 10, 2009
Take care on what you say and hear...!
At times, we say things we come to regret later on - on same day, sometimes!
At times, we hear peoples cursing us, without any reason at all!
At times, we ourselves curse others (what a shame!)!
At times, we are out of our minds and anything might come out of our lips...!
Well, it is time enough we might have better control of our spirit/soul/mind/tongue!
God bless you, today and ever! Take care on what you hear and say!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/man-trying-to-improve
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
At times, we say things we come to regret later on - on same day, sometimes!
At times, we hear peoples cursing us, without any reason at all!
At times, we ourselves curse others (what a shame!)!
At times, we are out of our minds and anything might come out of our lips...!
Well, it is time enough we might have better control of our spirit/soul/mind/tongue!
God bless you, today and ever! Take care on what you hear and say!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/man-trying-to-improve
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Yes - we're in middle of year 2009!
In the beginning of Jan/09, we must have made lots of projects!
But then we all realized that things should not be so easy!
Something happened: global financial crisis, starting from USA...
Now, what to do:
1. Start praying hard to hold your job, your company, yourself;
2. Start doing your best, start offering something different, etc.;
3. What? You think you do not have faith enough!? Yes, you do have it buddy!;
4. He, right up in heavens, believes you! It is time you start believing Him;
5. Remember: half of year has passed by! We have more 6 monthes ahead;
6. Stand still. Be firm!
It is time you start thinking on heavenly things; not only earthenly things.
May God bless you today and ever!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/still-a-businessman
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
In the beginning of Jan/09, we must have made lots of projects!
But then we all realized that things should not be so easy!
Something happened: global financial crisis, starting from USA...
Now, what to do:
1. Start praying hard to hold your job, your company, yourself;
2. Start doing your best, start offering something different, etc.;
3. What? You think you do not have faith enough!? Yes, you do have it buddy!;
4. He, right up in heavens, believes you! It is time you start believing Him;
5. Remember: half of year has passed by! We have more 6 monthes ahead;
6. Stand still. Be firm!
It is time you start thinking on heavenly things; not only earthenly things.
May God bless you today and ever!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/still-a-businessman
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Friday, January 09, 2009
Monday, September 22, 2008
Expected things do not - sometimes - come true...
Sometimes, things and people just come in front of us and we go thinking: wow! things will just go this time! But nothing!
While things and/or people are with us, we mean in our possession, we make plans to be with them, that is, to make the best out of their presence with us... We dream about it(them)! It just happens! Our desire is "to make things happen"! But to our entire surprise and unsatisfaction, "things and/or people" simply do NOT get/go! What a pity! How sad! Terrible! Life is like that - nobody can deny!
It just happens in all stages of life: at home, at work, at school, etc. We make plans + plans, but they all fail (almost!). We get scared and try to find a way out and/or - at least - some comprehensible way for the whole thing... Not always we have some response(s)!!!
Sometimes, things and people just come in front of us and we go thinking: wow! things will just go this time! But nothing!
While things and/or people are with us, we mean in our possession, we make plans to be with them, that is, to make the best out of their presence with us... We dream about it(them)! It just happens! Our desire is "to make things happen"! But to our entire surprise and unsatisfaction, "things and/or people" simply do NOT get/go! What a pity! How sad! Terrible! Life is like that - nobody can deny!
It just happens in all stages of life: at home, at work, at school, etc. We make plans + plans, but they all fail (almost!). We get scared and try to find a way out and/or - at least - some comprehensible way for the whole thing... Not always we have some response(s)!!!
Well, christians should remind that Proverbs 16.1 say that we make plans, but the right response comes from the Lord! Okay, lots of people do not accept such a proverb-word from the Bible, we do know it! But what to do? This is all true!
Life is full of surprise(s). Frankly speaking, I wish I had not any surprise(s) that might come against my "feelings"...!!! Okay: I might be dreaming... I admit! But I have the right to try it...
May God of surprise(s) bless you and make some of your dreams come into reality!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/dreamer
paulocesar@benedictus.com.br
Skype: pcesarsampaio
Life is full of surprise(s). Frankly speaking, I wish I had not any surprise(s) that might come against my "feelings"...!!! Okay: I might be dreaming... I admit! But I have the right to try it...
May God of surprise(s) bless you and make some of your dreams come into reality!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/dreamer
paulocesar@benedictus.com.br
Skype: pcesarsampaio
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