Category: Pastor Jack E. Duff

Ezekiel 44:2 Then said the LORD unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the LORD, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut. After reading my this scripture I was inspired to post a “no trespassing” sign for Satan and his demons. My heart, my body, my family, and everything that belongs to me is off limits to the enemy. I am encouraged to know just as God shut the door for Noah’s ark, He is also closed the door…

James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Recently we looked back over something we had implemented at our church. Years ago we started a 7am prayer service on Sunday mornings. We attempted to determine how many years had passed since we started this prayer service and realized that 7 years had passed and we were still faithfully attending this prayer service. It is a fact that “prayer changes things”. I believe the most important thing that has changed is our individual relationships with…

We recently read a scripture in our Wednesday evening bible study that absolutely spoke to my heart. The children of Israel made the decision to request a king, but in doing so, they were rejecting God as their king. Samuel took this rejection personally and had to be encouraged by God as they were not rejecting Samuel, but they were rejecting God. After Samuel rehearsed this decision with the children of Israel, he calls them all together once again in I Samuel chapter 12 to prove that their rejection caused displeasure. He proved it by calling down thunder and rain…

Romans 8:22-23 22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. 23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. What a promise that awaits every believer. We join nature in longing to see the manifestations of the sons of God. Lately, we were led to speak on a few messages which encourages the believers to recognize our positions as sons and daughters of God. Satan has tried to stumble…

Recently I read the following scripture and was truly encouraged soI thought I would share it with you. II CHRONICLES 15:7 Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded. It may seem you have been waiting for quite some time to see a promise fulfilled in your life. I encourage you as you read this post, keep pressing on. Remember, God is not slack concerning any of His promises. If God said it, you can believe it. Keep confessing God’s word over your circumstance and watch it come to pass. The…

I PETER 4:12-13 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. Recently, we asked a question at church; “What is the greatest thing that ever happened to you?” The answers included salvation, children’s salvation, being filled with the Holy Ghost, waking up and deciding I no longer wanted to live in sin, receiving deliverance from spiritual bondage, and the…

Ephesians 3:20 – Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, I have been journeying through the book of Joshua and enjoying my trip. Caleb made the profound request of receiving a specific mountain. He asked for something difficult and knew that he was just as strong that day as the day he received the promise from the prophet Moses. We too have been encouraged by a prophet to ask God for big things. Take the limit off of God and allow Him…

Recently we have endured the loss of 2 precious saints. Certainly we feel the loss in earth but realize there is no possible way that either of the saints would trade places with us at this moment. We rejoice in knowing that we will reunite on heaven’s beautiful shore. Paul stated the following and I feel it is the testimony of every child of God as we cross over. II TIMOTHY 4:7-8 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of…

Ruth 2:16 And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not. Lately, we have combed the book of Ruth and found many spiritual nuggets. The story of Boaz and Ruth can be told over and over again as it is a beautiful type of Christ and His lovely Gentile bride. The characters within this story depict many of the characters in our daily lives. We all have an Orpah as she represents the person or persons who attempt to pull us into wrong choices. Just…

The title of this post triggers an excitement within my spirit. First of all having an inheritance means that someone thought enough about me, that they would consider leaving something special to me. Secondly, when hearing that you have an inheritance in generates a sense of expectation. Finally, there is no one that can take what has been designated for you. After reading this quote on Wednesday night I was moved to share it on the webiste. I trust it will bless you as it blessed us. THE WATER OF SEPARATION (CHICAGO, IL FRIDAY 55-0121) I used to oftentime wonder…