First Things First: I'll Encourage Myself, Then I'll Encourage YouDog Ear Publishing, 2007 - 108 pages William (Billy) Oatman, III is an ordained elder in the Church of God in Christ. He has been involved in ministry for over 40 years. He served as the Minister of Music for numerous churches that crossed denominational lines. He has also been a professional photographer for a record company and also specialized in photographing weddings and church events. Pastor Billy Oatman is the Pastor and Founder of Living Water Family Bible Center, Inc., located in Carteret, N.J. He is also the President and CEO of Living Water Family Outreach, Inc., a Not for Profit Community Development Corporation. Pastor Billy is also an instructor for the Charles Harrison Mason Bible Institute in New Jersey, which prepares individuals for the ministry. Pastor Billy is married to Missionary Rosemary Oatman, and is the father of five children, Minister William Oatman, IV, Missionary Ongelique Oatman-Campbell, Minister Moses Oatman, Anthony Oatman, and Talayia Oatman. |
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... a wealthy farmer who had eight sons . For a man to have eight sons was truly a blessing . Jesse , David's father , no doubt took care in the naming of his sons , and seemed to have given his last son , David 2 Billy Oatman.
... a wealthy farmer who had eight sons . For a man to have eight sons was truly a blessing . Jesse , David's father , no doubt took care in the naming of his sons , and seemed to have given his last son , David 2 Billy Oatman.
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... Jesse no doubt loved all his children , but seemed to want to give this short ruddy boy this particularly honorable name . What is even more revealing about the meaning of David's name is that he grew up to be man of passion , com ...
... Jesse no doubt loved all his children , but seemed to want to give this short ruddy boy this particularly honorable name . What is even more revealing about the meaning of David's name is that he grew up to be man of passion , com ...
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... Jesse was extremely proud of all his sons . He pre- sented his tall handsome sons for Samuel to anoint to take on the awesome task that God had planned for him . As the prophet Samuel examined each of the young men , he waited for an ...
... Jesse was extremely proud of all his sons . He pre- sented his tall handsome sons for Samuel to anoint to take on the awesome task that God had planned for him . As the prophet Samuel examined each of the young men , he waited for an ...
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... Jesse responded that David was keeping the sheep , " Samuel said unto Jesse , Send and fetch him . " ( I Sam 16:11 ) " And the LORD said , Arise , anoint him : for this is he . " Was Jesse aware of the danger that would confront his ...
... Jesse responded that David was keeping the sheep , " Samuel said unto Jesse , Send and fetch him . " ( I Sam 16:11 ) " And the LORD said , Arise , anoint him : for this is he . " Was Jesse aware of the danger that would confront his ...
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... Jesse became concerned about his older sons on the battlefield . He asked young David to bring his brothers some cheese and bread . On the way to meet his brothers he observed the two armies facing each other from a across a narrow ...
... Jesse became concerned about his older sons on the battlefield . He asked young David to bring his brothers some cheese and bread . On the way to meet his brothers he observed the two armies facing each other from a across a narrow ...
Contents
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How Did I Get Into This Mess? | 29 |
How Can I Fly When Im Soul Low? | 43 |
It Takes More Than A Flashy Outfit | 57 |
One Plus God Is A Majority | 71 |
The Concept Of Being More Than | 89 |
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Page 6 - And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
Page 80 - By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed ; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
Page 19 - This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
Page 19 - The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
Page 87 - But let us who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breast-plate of faith and love ; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
Page x - And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
Page 39 - Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son? 38 And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.
Page 53 - For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein : and, His bishoprick let another take.