The Salvation Army Pomona Christian Fellowship

HELL by Captain Moy

2012-01-22T19:37:00.001-08:00

Heaven - Captain Moy

2012-01-09T09:05:00.000-08:00

2011 ADVENT 4 - Are You Ready for a Season of Love

2011-12-21T15:00:00.001-08:00

Captain Moy Hernandez Jr

2011 ADVENT 4 - Are You Ready for a Season of Love - Captain Moy Hernandez Jr from Moy Hernandez on Vimeo.

2011 ADVENT 3 - Special Delivery - HOPE

2011-12-11T18:35:00.000-08:00

2011 ADVENT 2 - Grace - Cadet Jeff Breazeale

2011-12-04T20:37:00.000-08:00

Joshua Hernandez' Jr Soldier Enrollment

2011-12-04T20:36:00.000-08:00

2011 ADVENT 1 - Good Things Come to Those Who Wait Joyfully

2011-11-28T08:33:00.000-08:00

2011 Corps Retreat Session 4 - God Says Teach Them to Obey

2011-11-23T13:06:00.001-08:00

2011 Corps Retreat Session 3 - God Says Baptize

2011-11-23T13:05:00.000-08:00

2011 Corps Retreat Session 2 - God Says Make Disciples

2011-11-23T13:04:00.000-08:00

2011 Corps Retreat Session 1 - God Says Go

2011-11-23T13:03:00.000-08:00

Reaching the Lost - Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr.

2011-10-31T20:02:00.001-07:00

Compassion, Effort and Perseverance

Child Dedication - Tamia Brown

2011-10-31T20:01:00.001-07:00

Perfect Harmony - Lessons from Nanny Mcphee

2011-10-23T20:04:00.000-07:00

Building a Spiritual House

2011-10-09T17:44:00.001-07:00

Patience

2011-10-02T20:43:00.001-07:00

What it is and how to get it?

Genuine Faith - Cadet Dave Kyle

2011-09-18T20:47:00.000-07:00

Cadets Dave Kyle preaches a sermon on a genuine faith being an active faith.

Remembering What God Has Done

2011-09-17T14:37:00.001-07:00

Remembering What God has Done from Moy Hernandez on Vimeo.

The Spirit Clearly Says... Captain Moy Hernandez Jr

2011-08-28T19:50:00.000-07:00

some will walk away from the faith, some will be deceived, some will deny what is good

There is Power in Confession

2011-08-24T22:10:00.000-07:00

The Purpose of Confession. The Power of Confession. The Promise of Confession

What is God Really Like?

2011-08-15T19:58:00.001-07:00

The Bible

2011-08-03T17:13:00.001-07:00

Discernment and Understanding

2011-07-27T14:42:00.000-07:00

Need wisdom? Ask God who will grant it generously!

Do As I Say and As I Do

2011-07-10T19:29:00.000-07:00

The Ten Commandments

Worship

2011-07-08T14:43:00.001-07:00

God's Holy Spirit

2011-06-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

Who is he? What does he offer us? What our relationship with him should like? You cannot be a Christian without the Holy Spirit. Begin with Godly obedience. Ask God to remove anything that affects his will in your life.

God's Holy Spirit - Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr from Moy Hernandez on Vimeo.

Pastor Jerry Jones HEART TALK - A New Commandment Part 1

2010-11-10T19:42:00.000-08:00

Pastor Jerry Jones HEART TALK - A New Commandment Part 1 - 11/10/10 @ Yahoo! Video

Read Christmas - Advent 3 - Captain Moy

2009-12-14T18:21:00.000-08:00

God loves us and wants us to understand that He does.

Coming soon!

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Powerful Message from The Salvation Army - Your Donations Help Change lives!

2009-12-10T10:56:00.000-08:00

Whats so Special about Christmas? - Advent 2 - Captain Erika

2009-12-06T15:01:00.000-08:00

What so Special about Christmas?

Coming soon

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Change of Celebration - Advent 1 - Captain Moy

2009-11-29T14:21:00.000-08:00

Advent Series 2009 Sermon Series - The Purpose of Christmas -

Click here to listen to the audio file for this sermon.

Join us next Sunday at 11 AM!!!!

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2009-11-20T09:36:00.000-08:00

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Give Me This Mountain - Pastor Jerry Jones

2009-11-15T19:12:00.000-08:00

Caleb ask for a specific mountain as his inheritance. A mountain full of giants, yet Caleb welcomed the3 challenge. What Mountain has God call you to take over? What Giants are present in your life that God calls you to courageously face? God equips the called and prepares us for victory. Ask in faith, be specific in your request and then move forward knowing God is with you all the way.

Give Me This Mountain - Pastor Jerry Jones @ Yahoo! Video

The Ultimate Destiny - TSA Doctrine 11 - Captain Erika

2009-11-08T20:01:00.001-08:00

We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

The Ultimate Testimony - TSA Doctrine 11 - Captain Erika @ Yahoo! Video

You Anoint My Head With Oil - Captain Moy

2009-11-01T09:52:00.000-08:00

We are all hurting for one reason or another and we need God’s spiritual and physical healing. That we want God to set us apart for his purpose and will. He wants to anoint our heads with oil and pour His holy Spirit upon our lives!

You Anoint My Head With Oil - Captain Moy @ Yahoo! Video

Why in the World is this Happening to Me? - Captain Moy

2009-10-25T06:50:00.000-07:00

We must consider it all joy when we face trials and tribulations because God is trying to get our attention. He is attempting to restore His purpose in us, He is trying to increase our patience because He wants us to mature so that we may be restore back to our righteous place.

Why in the World is this Happening to Me - Captain Moy @ Yahoo! Video

Jesus, The Fabric of Our Lives - Captain Moy

2009-10-18T09:40:00.000-07:00

In Christian Apologetics or defending the faith, it is paramount for believers to know what they believe and why. Our faith in God leads us to believe and have faith in His word which in turn leads us to Jesus and our saving faith in him.

Christ the Fabric of Our Lives - Captain Moy @ Yahoo! Video

Holiness... The Privilege of All Believers - TSA Doctrine 10 - Captain Erika

2009-10-11T15:13:00.000-07:00

It is the privilege of all believers to be holy sanctified to be like Christ!

Holiness - The Privilege of All Believers - Captain Erika @ Yahoo! Video

What Does It Take to Get God's Blessings? - Captain Moy

2009-10-04T07:43:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. Come join us and discover your full potential in God!!

What does it take to get Gods blessings - Captain Moy @ Yahoo! Video

Becomers or Stuck on Go? - Pastor Jerry Jones

2009-09-27T15:07:00.000-07:00

Its time to get to work. Stop being content with the place of our faith and long to be better and to do more for the glory of God. Sermon preach by ministry partner Pastor Jerry Jones. Visit the Parson's website today for more information in his God given ministries. (http://parsontopersonministries.blogspot.com/)

Becomers or Stuck on Go? Pastor Jerry Jones @ Yahoo! Video

Continued Obedient Faith? TSA Doctrine 9 - Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr.

2009-09-20T18:40:00.000-07:00

We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ. This doctrine does not relate to God's work of salvation upon His creation but it speaks to our own state or position in relationship to His free gift to us.

Continued Obedient Faith? TSA Doctrine 9 - Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. @ Yahoo! Video

Abundant Living in Christ - Mr Joe Wambugu

2009-09-13T15:33:00.000-07:00

Abundant Living in Christ - Mr Joe Wambugu @ Yahoo! Video

Our Mistakes Are Necessary - Captain Erika - 09 06 09

2009-09-06T17:15:00.000-07:00

We look at our mistakes in negative ways but often they help us to get us off the wrong track onto the right path. Not to say that our mistakes are necessarily a good thing, but sometimes they sure are necessary.

Our Mistakes Are Necessary - Captain Erika - 09 06 09 @ Yahoo! Video

The Touch of the Master's Hand - 8/23/09 - Pastor Jerry Jones

2009-08-23T06:20:00.000-07:00

Sermon by Pastor Jerry Jones. Ministry partner of the Pomona Salvation Army Christian Fellowship. Join our community today and find your place in God's family!

The Touch of the Master's Hand - 8/23/09 - Pastor Jerry Jones @ Yahoo! Video

8/16/09 - Diligent Initiative - Captain Moy

2009-08-16T18:30:00.000-07:00

We must be diligent in taking initiative in our service to God. We must build relationships, work heard, take care of our finances and health, and seek out a meaningful, intentional, purposeful and ongoing personal relationship with our Lord and Savior. Don't give into laziness, but allow God's Holy Spirit to move you into Action!

Diligent Initiative - Captain Moy Hernandez Jr - 8/16/09 @ Yahoo! Video

08 09 09 - Just as If You Never Sinned - Captain Erika

2009-08-09T14:48:00.000-07:00

We often come to God for Mercy which is God not giving us what we deserve but we fail to realize that that is also offers us Grace which is God giving us what we do not deserve. His blessings are everlasting and all we need to do is accept his Justification in our lives!

8/9/09 - As If You Never Sinned - Captain Erika Hernandez @ Yahoo! Video

Who is Calling? 8 2 09 Captain Moy

2009-08-02T20:03:00.000-07:00

God has a calling for all of us. It is always our choice to embrace it or denied it. The good news is that sometimes others will recognize that calling in us even when we don't. But his calling has power to enlarge our potential for God. Will you be obedient?

Whos is Calling? 8 2 09 Captain Moy @ Yahoo! Video

A Thorn in Flesh - Captain Moy - 7 19 09

2009-07-19T09:44:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we are called to suffer or carry on difficult issues and situation and although we ask and plead with God to remove those situations his response is always the same, "My Grace is Sufficient for You" We must learn to once again trust completely in God's care and direction for our lives.

A Thorn on the Flesh Captain Moy 7 19 09 @ Yahoo! Video

The Fundamentals of Faith - TSA Doctrine 7 - Captain Erika 7 12 09

2009-07-12T20:54:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez, Co-Pastor of the Pomona Salvation Army Christian Fellowship.

The Fundamentals of Faith TSA Doctrine 6 Captain Erika 7 12 09 @ Yahoo! Video

Three Pictures in Atonement! TSA Doctrine 6 Captain Moy 7/5/09

2009-07-05T09:34:00.000-07:00

Sermon on the sixth doctrine of The Salvation Army, preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., Corps Officer and Pastor of the Pomona Salvation Army Christian Fellowship! Join us!

Three Pictures in Atonement! Captain Moy 7/5/09 @ Yahoo! Video

What Fathers Really Want for Fathers Day? Captain Erika 6 21 09

2009-06-21T15:18:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez.

What Read Dads Want for Fathers Day - Captain Erika 6 21 09 @ Yahoo! Video

Why Did You Come to Worship Today? Captain Moy 6 7 09

2009-06-07T19:21:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. We did experience some technical difficulties with our camera this week, so below is an audio file of this Sundays message. Consequently if you prefer an audio file to download to your iPods or media playing devises write us and let us know and we would gladly provide them for you free of charge. Blessings!

Why Did You Come to Worship Today? Captain Moy 6 7 09 @ Yahoo! Video

Our Days Are Numbered Captain Moy 5 31 09

2009-05-31T20:18:00.000-07:00

Sermon Preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. Pastor of the Salvation Army Pomona Christian Fellowship. Join us next Sunday!

Our Days Are Numbered Captain Moy 5 31 09 @ Yahoo! Video

Statements of Belief of The Salvation Army Christian Fellowship

2009-05-25T07:20:00.000-07:00

HAVING accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and Lord, and desiring to fulfil my membership of His Church on earth as a soldier of The Salvation Army, I now by God's grace enter into a sacred covenant.

I believe and will live by the truths of the word of God expressed in The Salvation Army's eleven articles of faith:

We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God: and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.

We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator. Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.

We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead-the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost-undivided in essence and coequal in power and glory.

We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.

We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency. but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness; and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved. and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has, by His suffering and death, made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are necessary to salvation.

We believe that we are justified by grace, through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

The Church that Christ Died to Establish - Captain Moy

2009-05-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., Pastor of the Pomona Salvation Army Christian Fellowship. Join us next week for a special guest speaker, Pastor Jerry Jones!

The Church that Christ Died to Establish - Captain Moy @ Yahoo! Video

A Fresh and Bold Look at Prosperity - Captain Erika 5 17 09

2009-05-17T14:55:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez, Co-Pastor of The Salvation Army Pomona Christian Fellowship. Join us next Sunday!

A Fresh and Bold Look at Prosperity - Captain Erika 5 17 09 @ Yahoo! Video

A Distorted Image 5 10 09 Captain Moy TSA Doctrine #5

2009-05-10T15:14:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez on Mothers day. Sermon is part of our Doctrinal Series. # 5

A Distorted Image 5 10 09 Captain Moy TSA Doctrine #5 @ Yahoo! Video

A Dimentional Faith - Capt Erika - 5 03 09

2009-05-03T18:59:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Corps.

A Dimentional Faith - Capt Erika - 5 03 09 @ Yahoo! Video

Hard Bible Sayings - Take Up Your Cross - Captain Moy

2009-04-26T18:22:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., of the Pomona Salvation Army. Join us next week to learn more about our Christian faith.

Taking Up Your Cross! Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. 4/26/09 @ Yahoo! Video

Are You Ready? Sermon by Captain Erika 4 19 09

2009-04-19T17:05:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez, Co-Pastor of the Pomona Salvation Army Corps. Sermon reminds us to prepare ourselves for the return of our Lord! Join us next week to continue your spiritual growth.

He was God but Also Man TSA Doctrine 4 - Easter Sunday Captain Moy

2009-04-12T21:32:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., of the Pomona Salvation Army as part of the What we believe series. Also in connection with 2009 Easter Sunday Celebrations.

The Attitude of Christ - Captain Erika 4 5 09

2009-04-05T22:00:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Salvation Army Corps. Join us next week for an Easter celebration. Breakfast at 930 and worship service at 1030 AM. See you then!

Im So Glad Im a Part of the Family of God - Sermon 3 29 09

2009-03-29T21:22:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., Pastor of The Salvation Army Pomona Christian Corps. Join us next Sunday for a Palm Sunday and Women's Celebration!

Where do sins go? Pastor Jerry Jones 3 22 09

2009-03-22T18:51:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Pastor Jerry Jones. President of Parson to Person Ministries Inc., in Burbank California. Pastor Jones reminded us of what happens to our sins when God forgives them and forgets them. Join us next Sunday (3/29) for our Welcome Home Service and BBQ Fellowship after the service.

Forgiving a Debt 3 15 09 Ben Deras

2009-03-15T18:21:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Mr. Ben Deras youth leader of the Pomona Church's Youth Group. Join us next week as Pastor Jerry Jones comes and shares God's word with us.

1 plus 1 plus 1 equals one TSA Doctrine 3 Erika 3 8 09

2009-03-08T21:58:00.000-07:00

Sermon Preached by Captain Erika Hernandez, Pastor of The Salvation Army Church. Join us next week for a great time of fellowship and learning.

What Does it Mean to be a Christian Part 2 - 3 1 09 Erika

2009-03-01T21:44:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez, Pastor of the Pomona Salvation Army Church. Join us next Sunday morning at 11 AM.

What Does it Mean to be a Christian? Part 1 - 2 22 09 Captain Moy

2009-02-22T21:01:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., Pastor of The Salvation Army Church in Pomona. Join us on Sundays to discover more about your faith and your place in God's family!

What is Sin? Captain Moy 2 15 09

2009-02-15T21:50:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., Pastor of The Salvation Army Pomona Christian Church. Join us next Sunday as we discover what it mean to be a Christian!

Is There Any God Besides Me 2 8 09 Captain Erika

2009-02-08T22:20:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez on the subject of the Second Statement of Belief of The Salvation Army. We believe that there is only one God... Join us next Sunday for a time of fellowship and growth in God's Word!

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? 2 1 09

2009-02-01T21:05:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., Pastor of the Pomona Salvation Army Corps. Join us in the next few weeks as we continue to ask these basic but crucial questions concerning our faith.

Seeds Sermon - Pastor Jerry Jones 1 25 09

2009-01-25T19:06:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Pastor Jerry Jones on January 25, 2009. At The Salvation Army Pomona Corps. Whats in a seed? There is so much more that meets the eye. You may also visit Pastor Jone's website at http://parsontopersonministries.blogspot.com/

The Prodigal Expirience 1 18 09 Captain Erika

2009-01-18T19:02:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Salvation on January 18, 2009. Search your heart and if something is missing, join us next week for a Spiritual refill.

Gods Inspiration The Salvation Army Doctrine One 1 11 09 Capt Moy

2009-01-11T18:43:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., of the Pomona Salvation Army. Sermon series on the 11 Salvation Army Doctrines - Number One.

Redeeming Your Time Sermon 1 4 09

2009-01-04T21:34:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Salvation Army Corps on January 4, 2009. Join us next Sunday for a special celebration!

Claim Jesus Sermon 12 21 08 by Cadet Robert Davidson

2008-12-25T05:58:00.000-08:00

Devotional presented by Cadets Robert Davidson on December 21st, 2008 at the Pomona Salvation Army Corps.

The Greatest of Gifts - The Eternal Son 12 14 08 Sermon

2008-12-14T21:47:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. Pastor of The Salvation Army Pomona Church on the Third Sunday of Advent. Join us next week for worship and fellowship as our children present their Christmas program. See you then!

Sunday 12/14 Sermon Illustration - Wish Come True

2008-12-10T07:16:00.001-08:00

This video puts everything in perspective. We worry so much and yet all she wants is to see daddy. We should be so passionate and excited to see our heavenly father every day of our lives. Enjoy and be blessed. Share this link of hope with others. Thank you.

The Preacher Who Lost His Head Sermon 12 07 08

2008-12-07T08:43:00.000-08:00

Second Sunday of Advent Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Salvation Army Corps. Join us every Sunday at 11 AM for a time of worship, fellowship and Christian Development.

Religion or Relationship? Sermon 11 30 08

2008-11-30T19:41:00.000-08:00

Sermon preach by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., of the Pomona Salvation Army. Join us next week as we go visit our neighbors in the local nursing homes.

Announcing our 2008 On-Line Kettle!

2008-11-25T09:01:00.000-08:00

Red Kettle season is just around the corner, but you do not need to wait until we are out at your local store. You may begin to contribute to the mission of your local Pomona Salvation Army right now! Simply follow the link below. Remember that we service the cities of Pomona, Clairmont, La Verne, San Dimas, Covina, Azusa, Glendora,
Walnut, and Diamond Bar. Thank you for your support.

Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr.
Pomona Salvation Army
Corps Officer

DONATE TO OUR ON-LINE VIRTUAL KETTLE TODAY!

Thank You - Major John_Reed - 11 23 08

2008-11-23T19:59:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Major John Reed while visiting the Pomona Corps on November 23, 2008. Join us next Sunday as we begin our Advent Season Celebration. Join Our Army!

The Church in A Coma 11 16 09

2008-11-16T22:06:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Salvation Army. Join our Army next week and be blessed by God as he moves in our fellowship!

Red Kettle Training Video

2008-11-13T13:55:00.000-08:00

Tired of the mime guy video? This video is great and very informative. Use it and share it. Thanks you GTA?

A Call To Commitment 11 02 08

2008-11-02T19:34:00.000-08:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., of the Pomona Salvation Army Church. Join us next Sunday! We are currently looking for a youth college age person to head our college outreach and discipleship efforts? Do you have a calling to help others in their Christian development? Come in next service and speak with our pastors. See you then!

Just Like Sheep Are We Sermon

2008-10-26T19:01:00.000-07:00

Preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., of the Pomona Salvation Army Corps. Join our army next week!

I'll Not Turn Back

2008-10-26T09:52:00.000-07:00

I’ll Not Turn Back

Words by General John Gowans

Music by General John Larsson

If Crosses come, if it should cost me dearly

To be the servant of my Servant Lord;

If darkness falls around the path of duty,

And men despise the Savior I adore.

I’ll not turn back, whatever it may cost;

I’m called to live, to love and save the lost.

I’ll not turn back, whatever it may cost;

I’m called to live, to love and save the lost.

If doors should close then other doors will open,

The word of God can never be contained.

His love cannot be finally frustrated,

By narrow minds or prison bars retrained.

If tears should fall, if I am called to suffer,

If all I love men should deface, defame,

I’ll not deny the One that I have followed,

Nor be ashamed to bear my Master’s name

The Understanding of Faith Sermon

2008-10-12T20:01:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez Jr., of the Pomona Salvation Army Church. Join us next Sunday fro worship. We need musicians... is that you?

Washed, Yes Washed Away? 10 05 08

2008-10-05T20:47:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Salvation Army on October 5, 2008. Join us next Sunday for a family Bar-B-Q after the Service.

Going from Good to Great for the Glory of God

2008-10-04T06:33:00.000-07:00

By Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr.

In his book Good to Great, Jim Collins after an extensive research time, studying over 1400 American companies’ found that only 11 of them had been able to make a leap from being merely a good company into a great one that sustained great profits and success for a period of at least 15 years. In his findings, he discovered that greatness or success was not related to any external or internal influence but it was a simple conscious choice that these organizations had made to be better than they were.
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I’ve often wondered why our Army, which did so many great things in its beginning, seems to have now settled into a very recognizable form of contentment. Instead of living to our full potential and allowing God to do great things in us, we are merely content in doing what is good enough and moving onto the next inconsequential pursue. In Colossians 3:23 Paul reminds us that everything we do, we must do it heartily unto the Lord and not unto men. Unfortunately, in our daily lives as officers and ordained ministries of this great Army we have become so busy that we have failed at our primary duty of encouraging other unto the Lord. We have even failed at times to recognize the influence of God in our lives that moves us to share His love with others. We have become so caught up in our responsibilities that we have failed to recognize the guidance of God’s Holy Spirit. We have become so enamored with our own abilities and our own name sake that we have failed to give credit where credit is due.
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It is indeed God who gives us our abilities and it is indeed He who gives opportunities to put those abilities to the test, but yet we do not live up to these expectations. We live in the past instead of looking to the future. We try and we try hard, but mostly in our own strengths. When we fail, we get discourage and then we fall prey to our complaisant attitudes. “Well if I cannot do it better I’ll just do what is good enough, just the bare minimum, only what is expected of me.” Yet we fail to realize that God expects great things from us. We fail to understand that He does not want mediocre followers, but those who would be willing to surrender all for His sake and glory. The good news is that we are not alone in this. God indeed promises to help us, to guide us, to remind us of what we have learned, and to protect us when we take a step in faith for His name sake.
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We must make a conscious choice to make our beloved Army great once again. Not so that our superior will notice us and place upon us greater responsibilities or what others would call ideal appointments, but so that we may return to our first love of saving souls and making saints for the benefit of God’s kingdom and do a great job at it. My colleagues, I know that we are busy. In some areas of the world we are busy in the business of the ministry; ensuring that we have adequate funds to run our social services and support our world services. In other areas we have real issues with acquiring proper funds, to put a roof on our churches or to feed our church families. God is aware of our needs before we ask Him and He promises to be our provider and so He is not worried like we are. Indeed He says, seek first the kingdom of God and all other things will be added unto you.
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How can we be better than we are now? How can we produce greater results for the glory of God? We must make a conscious choice to be true followers of God. Meaning that we will lay all worries aside and trust in Him who has began a great work in us and who promised to see it to fruition. We must begin to work in the strength of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit instead of merely trusting our own abilities and strengths. We must not be afraid to try new things as God instructs us, and to when necessary move beyond mere tradition and attempt to meet current needs with updated solutions. Accepting the fact that just because it worked back then, does not mean it will continue to work today.
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We must recognize our passion for the salvation of others, and stop worrying about the image of our organization and allow God to be our protector. Let go of our doubts and truly let God once again take control of our lives and our Army. It is His Army after all. If we want to be better we will need to try harder, and be innovative and purposeful in our outreach and approach. Actively seeking out the potential in our local leaders and officers and encourage that potential to greatness for the kingdom of God.
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Look around and see how God is moving in your appointment. Whether it be a work with people or in the field of administrations. We indeed can make this Army better; we indeed can produce success in our endeavors of preaching the gospel and reaching suffering humanity. We can indeed achieve spiritual greatness if we but allow God to take the reign, if we once again place our full trust on His calling in our lives and the guidance of His Holy Spirit. And just allow Him to work through us.
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Let us consecrate ourselves and come before our God and ask for a fresh pouring of His Spirit. Lets us ask for clarity of direction and understanding of our overall mission so that we may indeed intentionally produce a better product, so that we may indeed sustain long lasting success in our endeavors of saving the world for Christ. Let us have the courage to put aside all other things that have no meaning and that produce no results, and concentrate on the one thing that we are good at; sharing God’s message of love and hope.
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We will come up to those who will say, but what is so wrong with being good, with just doing enough? I suppose, I would answer by saying nothing really, except that God requires more from us. If you don’t have the time or feel that you do not have the talent to accomplish this task, then seeks God for those things. Come to rely on Him in all things and He will make it happen. Don’t think he will, know that He will. Test Him in this and see how he will open the windows of heaven and pour blessings upon you and your ministry that you did not imagine possible.
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Friends, we serve a great God and not merely a good God. And He indeed wants to bring greatness in all that we do, whether it be our personal lives, our spiritual calling or our service to this Army. Not so that we can boast but so that He may receive all of our glory and praise. We cannot wait for others to start, but it is up to each of us, right where we are and with the guidance of God to make this leap from good to great. Do you believe it? Then request of Him to help you make this Salvation Army better than it is right where you are at and then let us wait upon Him and see what marvelous things He will begin to do. May God bless you and your ministries.

Women's Ministry Annual Dinner 2008

2008-09-30T23:09:00.000-07:00

Special Guests - Divisional Commanders Victor and Rose-Marie Leslie
Captain Erika Hernandez - Corps Officer

The Victory is Ours 9 21 08

2008-09-21T20:42:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., of the Pamona Salvation Army Corps. Join us next Sunday as we go out and fulfill God's great commission.

What Kind of Church Member Are You 9 14 08

2008-09-14T22:06:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., on September 14, 2008. Join us on September 28 from 10 AM to 12 PM as we go out and invite our neighbors to join our fellowship.

Betty Hunts Memorial Service 9 11 08

2008-09-11T18:01:00.000-07:00

The A.C.T.S. of Prayer Sermon 9 7 08

2008-09-07T19:36:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captains Moy and Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Salvation Army on September 7, 2008. Please join us on September 28 as we go out to share God's message of hope and love with our neighbors.

How Sure Are You Of Heaven? Sermon 8 31 08

2008-08-31T14:00:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Salvation Army on August 31, 2008. Join us Next Sunday for a time of Prayer.

Jesus the Good Shepherd Sermon 07 20 08

2008-07-20T17:00:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Salvation Army on July 20, 2008

The Forgotten Beatitude 7 13 08

2008-07-13T22:22:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., on July 13, 2007.

Bad Carpet Job in the Chapel

2008-07-10T14:01:00.001-07:00

Setting Roots In Gods Word Sermon 7 06 08

2008-07-06T18:31:00.000-07:00

Sermon preached by Captain Erika Hernandez of the Pomona Salvation Army Corps on July 6, 2008. Come join our Army!