"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 something to 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!

"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
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
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"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
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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
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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
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"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 for Him to act;
3. We are always in a hurry and want things to be "fast-made".

Well, we should not fight against Him - not at all! We will never, ever win! Yet, we should all be humble and humbly wait for the time the Lord might act towards us! He wants to act now - today is the day! It all depends on our faith and on the good-willing of God Himself.


We all need help at a certain (or many!) point of our lives! When in troubles, we should not be shy to wave a flag with a sign: "Help wanted". God is love and it (love) may come from many different directions... We never know! We find helpers today. Tomorrow, we might be equally helpers! Help someone in need today - today.

Todays prayer
Father, help me help others, for I know that I shall need help from them someday. Fill my heart with joy and love and willing to help people in need. In Jesus name. Amen.

Paulo César Sampaio - pastor
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MSN: pc_sampaio@hotmail.com
pcsampaio@timbrasil.blackberry.com
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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
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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
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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
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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
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