Bringing Back God, Pastor John Collins, Marietta & Bristol: Tattoos, Jesus, and God

“And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” This is written in Revelation, 19:16. PASTOR JOHN COLLINS, BRINGING BACK GOD, MARIETTA & BRISTOL, points out that if this is written on the thigh of Jesus, it is written as a tattoo.  How else would someone mark their body? So many people judge those who have tattoos.  Tattoos are a means to give glory to our maker, our body is a canvas to use for this purpose. To give glory.  Not to honor the dead, for in Leviticus 19:28 it says “ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord”  This is not saying don’t tattoo, this is saying don’t put a tattoo on you that honors the dead.  If you honor the dead, you are not honoring God, who is living!  There are pagan rituals where people cut themselves in mourning and put tattoos on themselves to honor the person who is dead.  If you do this, tattoo yourself for the dead, then you are not honoring God.  If you already had tattoos done to yourself that honor the dead, and now are a Christian?  What a great way of testimony to others about your salvation and what you were and who you are, according to PASTOR JOHN COLLINS, BRINGING BACK GOD. Others will judge you for tattoos until it becomes an accepted practice.  Forgive them, and if the opportunity is there, teach them about tattoos and Jesus.  God wants our bodies back, what a great way to show Him that we cared enough to honor Him with tattoos.

For more sermons by PASTOR JOHN COLLINS, BRINGING BACK GOD, listen to his recordings at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pastorjohncollins.  Need someone to fellowship with?  Contact him at bringingbackgod@outlook.com.  Want to see what is going on with the church, look it up at http://www.bringingbackgod.com.  Get a little God in your life today.

God bless you.

Pastor John Collins, Bringing Back God, BRISTOL & MARIETTA: Who judges?

PASTOR JOHN COLLINS, BRINGING BACK GOD, BRISTOL & MARIETTA, did a sermon about personal change and church congregations judging others. In the sermon, PASTOR JOHN COLLINS read the lyrics from a song by Johnny Paycheck, posted below.  It is called “The Outlaw’s Prayer”:

You know, I worked the Big Packet show in Fort Worth, Saturday night,
We had all day Sunday to rest and relax, before I caught another flight.
So I decided to walk down town an’ get myself a little fresh air.
Before long, I found myself in front of a big church on the corner of the square.

Boy, I could hear that singin’ way out in the street, sure was a beautiful sound.
So I just walked up the steps an’ opened the door an’ started to go inside an’ sit down.
But before I could, a young man walked over to me an said: “Excuse me, Sir,
“But I can’t let you in with that big black hat, those jeans, that beard an’ long hair.

So I just left, went back outside, sat down on that curbing, an I thought to myself:
That’s the house of the Lord. That guy’s got the hell of a nerve.
Tellin’ me I can’t worship anywhere I please.
So right there, in front of that Church, I just knelt down on my knees.

I said: “Lord, I know I don’t look like much, but I didn’t think you’d mind.
“I just wanted to be with your people, Lord: it’s been a long time.
“A while ago, a saw a wino over there in the alley, all bent over in tears,
“An’ I thought how one stained glass window, from this Church, would feed his family for years.”

“Then there’s those fine cars parked outside: too many for me to count.
“Made me think how people walked for days to hear your sermon on the mount.
“Then there’s those fine ladies in the choir, Lord, singin’ like they really love it.
“Hell, last night, they were dancin’ on the front row of my show: drinkin’ beer, screamin: ‘Sing Shove It.’

“You know, even John the Baptist wouldn’t be welcome in this place,
“With his coat made of Camel hair an’ sandals on his feet an’ a long beard on his face.
“You know, Lord, when you come back to get your children, an’ take ’em beyond the clouds,
“To live forever in Heaven with you: well, I’d sure hate to be in this crowd.

“You know, Lord, I’m not perfect; some even call me no count.
“But I’ll tell you: I believe a man is judged by what’s in his heart, not what’s in his bank account.
“So if this is what religion is: a big car, a suit an’ a tie,
“Then I might as well forget it Lord, ’cause I can’t qualify.

“Oh, by the way, Lord, right before they kicked me out, didn’t I see a picture of you?
“With sandals an’ a beard. Believe you had long hair too.”
“Well, this is Paycheck, signing off.
“I’ll be seein’ you Lord, I hope.”

You could have heard a pin drop as he read the lyrics. Particularly compelling was the line “I believe a man is judged by what is in his heart, not his bank account.” The lyrics that point out how much money was spent on a stained glass window-how many people who needed food could that have fed?  How many families go hungry because there isn’t even enough money to buy Ramen noodles, yet church congregations ignore them.  Pastors ignore them.  Churches judge people by what they wear, how they look, how they talk.  Just because someone, a man or a woman, has tattoos doesn’t make them scary to talk to or someone to be afraid of.  Just because someone, man, woman, or child, has dirty shoes or holey clothes doesn’t make them less of a person. Just because they are different, doesn’t mean anything in the sight of God and Jesus.  Don’t judge.  Can you imagine a singer/songwriter like Garth Brooks or George Strait not being allowed into a church?  So what if a guy has long hair?  Makes no difference.  He is still one of God’s children and has just as much right to be in a church as the bank president.

PASTOR JOHN COLLINS  preaches that God wants the sinners in His church.  He wants the people who have the most to lose to have an opportunity of hope.  PASTOR JOHN spoke of changes. We as humans have the right to choose what changes need to happen in our lives. Making changes in our lives to include Jesus is difficult. The path to failure is very wide and easy to follow. The path to being a Christian is narrow and difficult. PASTOR JOHN speaks of Jesus as being the salvation for us on that narrow path through repentance. If we repent and ask forgiveness for our sins, we will find our way in heaven. The Bible says once we accept Jesus into our lives, we are born new. The Holy Bible also says judge not lest ye be judged.  Don’t judge a person by what they look like, how they act, or what they wear.  Don’t judge.  Give them a chance, give them a hand up.  Help them.

To hear more from PASTOR JOHN COLLINS,you can listen to him on www.blogtalkradio.com/pastorjohncollins. You can also follow him on facebook at www.bringingbackgod.com, or you can email him at bringingbackgod@outlook.com.

God bless you.