Posts by Manny Rivera
Necessity of Proper Exposure
Our mind operates according to the quality of exposure we give to it. As long as we’re living, we’ll always expose our minds to something. The question here is: What are you exposing your mind to? Is it healthy? Is it noble? Is it challenging? Our spirit requires exposure as well. But unlike the mind,…
Read MoreSuper Soaker Volleyball
This summer, we’ve been on a mission to build healthier community in our church. And as a result, we’ve seen people connect and reconnect with God and God’s family. We’re holding on strongly to Acts 2:42: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” These…
Read MoreThe Blueprint of Man
Last weekend I had the honor and privilege to speak at Momentum 2012 Warrior’s Way conference for men. Save The Nations Church in Ft. Lauderdale sponsored it under the leadership of Pastor Ken Albin. I will continue to believe, until my dying day, that we DON’T have a crime, drug, violence, economic, perversion, teen pregnancy,…
Read MoreWarrior’s Way Men’s Conference
This weekend, July 13 & 14 is the Warrior’s Way Men’s Conference! It’s imperative that every man who calls Impact Church their home attend. Wives and moms, please encourage your men to attend. It’ll change their lives! Times: Friday – 9am – 11pm Saturday – 9am – 6:30pm Conference Cost: If spending the night at the Hotel – $149 If NOT…
Read MoreFather’s Day! Don’t Miss it!
I love to leverage holidays. The word “holiday” comes from the term “holy days.” These days are referenced as “holy” not because of morality but because of honor. These days are set apart to honor, commemorate and remember. We always speak of being relevant to our culture… why not leverage every holiday and use…
Read MoreThe BIG APPLE Again
I’m in the BIG APPLE again this week watching my Calysta dance. I’m a very proud daddy. I’ve seen my daughter’s talent blossom into a refined professional. And even better than that, I’ve seen her faith in Christ grow like a strong oak tree. Calysta is another example of God’s keeping power. His Word is…
Read MoreSome Quotes I’m Using for My New Book
“Lord, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. Sever any tie but the tie that binds me to thyself.” – David Livingstone “Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God.” – William Carey “We cannot preach good news and be bad news.” – Tekmito Adegemo “God almost never…
Read MoreDo You Understand?
Most people admit that their wrong decisions came from a lack of information. But we live in the age of information; information is at our finger tips. We operate on the information super highway; information is everywhere. I don’t think our problem is lack of information, rather the understanding of information. As a Pastor, knowledge…
Read MoreIt’s More than just Community…
This Sunday, we begin our IMPACT OLYMPICS! It’s going to be BIG and WILD! Can’t wait!!! The goal of these olympics is to create a cohesion within our congregation. And this cohesion forms community. Here’s the definition of community” Community – a society of people having common rights and privileges, common interests, living under the…
Read MoreHearing God’s Voice
Jesus said many times, “He who has an ear let him hear.” According to the Bible, God has been communicating with us since the beginning. When God seems silent, it’s not that He stopped speaking to us rather it’s us that stopped listening to him. God is continually acting on our behalf. He desires to…
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