Out of Egypt Ministries

What Were You Thinking?

2009-12-15T21:00:00.000-08:00

Long before the question was asked, life seemed so predictable, peaceful, and even simple. The war that was about to ensue was neither wished for nor acceptable. The art of shock and awe has long thrived upon the mastery of surprise and diversion, yet your ability to comprehend will be far outweighed by emotions of betrayal, disgust and shame.

Up until now, the road of life has offered numerous curves, turns and terrains, yet logic would never include an option for delusions of grandeur. Maybe, I could’ve done something different—you think to yourself; yet the burden you feel is vaguely reminiscent of a silhouette for logic and reason. Nevertheless, a Grand Canyon sized hole in your heart is all that remains visible in the pile of ash from deeds performed in secret.

A long list of questions can simply be consolidated into one—What were you thinking? The profound nature of the response is only surpassed by the actions themselves. Life in rewind reveals details once covered up in denial and enabled in bliss. Regardless of the circumstance, the pain of betrayal will not soon be forgotten.

The long series of events can be found embedded in the character of its actors, yet the outcome will determine victory or failure. The shock and awe phase is merely the perverted reward for the performance of the participants. Are you kidding me? I didn’t ask for this and I don’t deserve this! That may very well be true, but please remember that resolve as you continue reading.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable.” (NIV)

Many people have asked me, “How can I recover from my spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend from cheating on me?” I’ve come to understand this to be code language for, “Is there any hope for me and will I ever be ok again?” Regardless of how you ask the question, the answer is yes—there is genuine hope and recovery for you.

Have you ever considered performing an in-depth inventory of all your relationships? Are you sure you haven’t turned a blind eye to a series of covert threats that have been marginalized as acceptable values over a period of time?

I’ve never heard a woman or young woman say to me, “My dream is to someday be married to a man who belittles me all the time and makes me feel insignificant. I also want him to be committed only on his terms, because a man cant love just one woman—and I don’t want to interrupt his time with his friends just so he can help me put our children to bed.” Yet the reality is widespread in that so many women have ransomed their virginity to move in with their boyfriends to “play house” as if to pretend that is an acceptable replacement for a genuine marriage commitment. Listen, relationships based upon real commitment have no “Get out free” clause.

On the other hand, the self inflicted wounds of the emotional disrespect of women and young women alike has left many opportunistic men convinced that a female’s name begins with “B” and ends with “itch.” Sadly, this tragic state of mind is responsible for endorsing countless catfights, backseat encounters and rumors of supremacy.

If truth really mattered, then the words, “I’m sorry” would take on a whole new meaning of relevancy in a court of law where the act was punished rather than the actor. Threats once marginalized as harmless and acceptable will no longer be tolerated when the pieces of your life are restored once again. The old signs bearing your name as naive, gullible, or blind will soon be replaced with warnings and a security perimeter of protection for the one thing you cannot afford to ever lose again—Peace.

Listen—sex addiction and sensual influences in life is a real threat to genuine relationships. You might be under attack right now in your mind and heart, and feel too ashamed to admit it or move forward? I want to give you an opportunity to take a first step toward a new life of freedom regardless of how much it hurts to recognize it.

If you are honest and desire truth, then stop running and invite Jesus Christ into your life right now—He is your only hope! Simply admit to Him that you’ve messed up and struggle deeply with sex and need His help and forgiveness, ask Him to be your Lord and Savior and give you a desire to know Him. It’s that simple, but you’re going to need more help and encouragement going forward. Let me know your decision—Be encouraged!

Egypt McKee
Author & Speaker

Out of Egypt Ministries & Life UnPlugged TV
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Eye Candy!

2009-03-05T16:07:00.000-08:00

If you’re not careful, you’ll find yourself face down on the battlefield before you recognize you’re in the middle of a fight for your life! Long ago you were well received by family and friends as having been the adorable infant with rosy cheeks and impressionable eyes as a distinct trademark. Before you could comprehend experiences in life, your eyes were most valuable in determining affection from recognizable personalities and disapproval of foes who played with your toys.

Somewhere in the chain of progression, years advanced faster with each blink of the eye, yet it was your eyes that carried secrets hidden too deep for denial to be reasonable. In the most secret of places lies the access key into the gateway of the heart. We’ve all heard the excuses in life, yet somehow what you see is not always what you get.

Training day began the day we were conceived while learning to advance the skill of our eyes through attrition. One day we find ourselves hiding behind walls, others and claiming popularity by association--whereas other days we convince ourselves through the broken values of others that we are somehow invaluable and our outside appearance is worth a second, third and fourth look! What is this time honored code that is more intoxicating than modern day pharmaceuticals? What is this key that offers access to unknown places not yet recognized nor reconciled in the human heart?

Deep in hidden places of our hearts is the place where motives, intentions and character is reasoned. Similar to a factory assembly line lays the complex arguments of denial and intentions in negotiation with reality, faith and intellect. Very Little is accomplished there because motives always demand the first and last word, yet character is responsible for packaging the end product before it is shipped to market in the mind and manipulated with the eyes. Billions of decisions flow through this complex feeding tube of life and is shared with anyone who will listen.

The rewards of such behavior is only rivaled by the process from which it came with shark feeding frenzy-like effect! The scales of life are easily tipped one way or another just like the well defined hourglass shaped woman who balances herself on 3-inch heels with every powerful exaggerated strut. Then of course, there’s the over confident man wearing his shirt half-buttoned and three sizes too small; he has obviously forgotten the embarrassment of this similar behavior only ten years earlier while in grade school.

In an instant, access to the eyes are opened long enough to see the depths of our hearts, yet few will look there for the end cannot be seen or measured. Temporary values for surgically altered body parts and sensual clothing that perform illegal feats containing body parts that are destined to explode under intense pressure, only lead way to the loneliness that comes long after all the smiles and giggles have gone. The sweet taste of sensuality intoxication lasts for only a moment, and the bitter wormwood taste of emptiness, vanity and inferiority quickly follows.

Psalms 34:8, “O taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” (NAS)

Has there ever been a time better than now for you to come out of hiding? What have you been drawn to lately? You’ve tasted many things in life yet each has it’s own distinct flavor, scent, and emotion. Maybe you are that person who struggles with what others think or say about you? Maybe you think people value your possessions, intellect or physical features?

Is it possible that you’ve found yourself chewing on rocks and the desperation to fit in and be recognized, accepted and praised has driven you into a life of performing in a contest you will never win? Have you convinced yourself that you are over it and in control--Don’t fool yourself! Are you willing to take a step into the abyss of your own heart and find out fact from fiction? There is only one hope for you and it is wrapped up solely in the person who did for you what you could never do for yourself--Jesus Christ! One things for sure--everyone needs a savior and that includes you.

Do you want a brand new start and a fresh beginning? You can have it right now--just give up running and invite Jesus Christ into your life right this moment. You don’t have to be religious or weird about it! Simply admit to Him that you’ve done many wrong things and need His forgiveness, Invite Him to be your Lord and Savior and give you a desire to know Him. When you pray this with sincerity in your heart, you’ll immediately become a brand new person!

Share your thoughts with me and post your comment along with your name. Let me know how I can specifically pray for you--Be encouraged!

Egypt McKee
Author, Speaker & Pastor

from the book: Life. The Struggle Within
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Project Africa in Nigeria 2008

2008-06-16T17:50:00.000-07:00

OUT OF EGYPT MINISTRIES, INC. is pleased to announce its annual Ministry & Humanitarian Aid projects in Nigeria, West Africa in October 2008. Our teams will provide vital humanitarian services through drilling a fresh water well, health & wellness for women & children, training and development of families, marriages & business ethics, wedding dress business projects, goats projects for vital milk and food provisions for needy families, and training programs to combat Human Sex Trafficking.

Each team member is required to raise $3,500 USD to fund travel expenses (Airfare, Nigerian VISA, Lodging, Ground transportation, and Meals). Furthermore, our goal is to assist Out Of Egypt Ministries reach their organizational goal of $50,000 USD, which includes additional financial support for the children of their partnership orphanages.

You may allocate your tax-deductible financial contribution to Out of Egypt Ministries and/or any of the following specific Projects:

1) PROJECT LIVING WATER (Drilling a Fresh Water Well):
Project Funds Required: $12,000 USD

2) PROJECT ESTHER (Wedding Dress Businesses for underprivileged women & children):
Project Funds Required: $5,000 USD

3) PROJECT JACOB (Male/Female Goats & Lambs for underprivileged families for milk and food):
Project Funds Required: $3,000 USD

4) PROJECT NUTRITION (Wellness products & training for underprivileged women & children):
Project Funds Required: $5,000 USD

5) TRAINING SEMINARS (Marriage & family, Business Ethics, Leadership, Professional Skills):
Project Funds Required: $5,000 USD

6) PROJECT SAMARITAN (School Supplies, Medical Aid, Beds, and training for Orphans):
Project Funds Required: $10,000 USD

7) PROJECT HUMAN TRAFFIC (Training, Promotion & Partnerships to combat Human Sex Traffick in USA and Africa):
Project Funds Required: $100,000 USD

Your financial support is greatly appreciated—every penny matters! Please make your check or money order of any amount payable to:

Out of Egypt Ministries
25422 Trabuco Road, Suite 105-644
Lake Forest, CA 92630-2790
(MEMO: Project Africa/Nigeria 2008)

Out of Egypt Ministries is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation. For more information, contact Egypt McKee at (888) 277-2985 x701 or visit www.OutOfEgypt.com

ON SALE NOW "Life. The Struggle Within by Egypt McKee"

2007-08-10T13:42:00.000-07:00

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Have you ever felt like you were the only person experiencing struggles, disappointment, or pain? Having listened to other people complain about their issues never seemed to quite help your situation.

Often times, we get caught up reading popular books because other people seem to have success as a result of having read them. Trendy fads, mass marketing campaigns and a cup of coffee seem to wash away the misery that plagues every human soul, yet we overlook the things that burden us most.

You’ll want to find out for yourself why life. the struggle within will rock the foundation of every belief you thought you had! You’ve heard about having a purpose in your life, yet have you connected with it?

This book will not only speak to you on your ground, but also reach into your heart and open doors you once feared opening. See what Best Selling Author, Justin Lookadoo says about life. the struggle within ....

Egypt doesn’t just write a book. He takes a magnifying glass and shows you who you really are and who you could become. His words inspire you to be greater than average. He pushes you to live your life to the fullest and for you to be the change.
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Pastor Egypt McKee's enthusiasm for Jesus Christ is catching, and literally leaps from the pages of the book you are holding. Whether in Africa, Skid Row, or right in your own living room, Pastor Egypt speaks the language of love in Christ that truly models what the scripture teaches us to do! We would all do well to follow his lead in sharing his passion and discipleship of the gospel.
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Egypt stands outside the box of life and has a special ability to bridge the gap between the church body and those who have felt rejected or unwanted. He does not compromise the Word or the purpose God has for his life. This book might be hard for some to read, but it needed to be written and discussed even within churches. All of us have struggled with or known others dealing with these sins, yet we did not know how to deal with them. This book offers real hope on foundational levels that both the churched and un-churched can understand and apply. Egypt has a special ability to make you laugh and cry as you look deeply into the mirror of your own life.
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Get out of Lake Havasu!

2006-04-06T11:11:00.000-07:00

The last two days have been the most rewarding in a long time thanks to Darren, Rich, David and Jordan! I was scheduled to preach in Lake Havasu City, AZ this past Saturday and Sunday at “7 days of Thunder” hosted by notworld ministries. Upon our arrival, it was clear that the event was not generating the large crowds we were expecting .... it was at that time I began to ask the Lord what my purpose was going to be for the weekend?

I was blessed to meet and interview Hip-Hop Rappers, “St. James and Joe”. Keep checking back with us as I will post their interviews soon. I especially remember “Howie” who spent alot of time with me and the OOEM Team. Howie shared testimonies of what it’s like being a loner, homeless, isolated and desperate! His appeal to the Church was especially eye-opening!

The Lord revealed to me the importance of being prepared to meet with just one soul rather than being overly excited about meeting with large crowds. I won’t know the fruit that resulted from our visit, however I know the Lord Jesus Christ was lifted up and He has drawn all men unto Himself (John 12:32).

I invite you to subscribe to our PodCasts and Blogs and we are about to release a regular weekly schedule of exciting biblical preaching & teaching, street witness & testimonies, events and other fun stuff! Thank you all for your generous support!

In His Grip,

Egypt McKee
Out of Egypt Ministries

PS: Thanks Steve & Marilee for driving over to see me :)

GET OUT OF EGYPT

2006-03-30T00:44:00.000-08:00

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Hanging out with Newport Harbor High School

2006-03-17T20:58:00.000-08:00

This was a great day thanks to Chad of Fellowship for Christian Athletes. I enjoyed sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with campus Christians at Newport Harbor High School. I’d like to say thanks to Jonathan, it was great meeting you (and you don’t look like Jimmy Hendrix!).

Seems like we all easily identify with disappointment and let-downs. It then becomes easier and easier to mask our pain in anger, rage, pride and numerous addictions. Jesus Christ reminded us that many will come looking for a sign -- something they can see and touch and weigh and measure and test. Yet, isn’t it funny that in spite of all the tests a person sees or all they see, NOTHING in the end will satisfy their heart.

Only Jesus Christ can satisfy the true needs of the human soul. It’s no mistake you read this message, so I will say it again .... ONLY JESUS CHRIST can satisfy YOUR SOUL. What have you been running from? Hiding behind? Hoping nobody finds out about you? You need the Lord Jesus Christ in your heart and life right now. Just confess you are lost without Him and need Him to save you right now. Simply ask Him to come into your heart and make your life right with Him and with others. Ask Him to forgive you of everything that keeps you in bondage and in darkness. If you just did this and you actually meant it, YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD!

You need to find a Bible Teaching Church immediately and start growing in your new faith. I also want you to contact me via EMAIL (click my email button below), and let me know your new decision and I would like to pray with you and for you. Be encouraged -- Jesus love you and so do I.

Your friend,

Egypt McKee
Out of Egypt Ministries

Don't tell Mama!

2006-03-09T10:49:00.001-08:00

What would you dare not tell mama? What deep, dark secret are you holding onto that you would never consider sharing with anyone .... unless they were a complete stranger where alcohol, drunkeness, sex, drugs and partying go on through every hour of the day! Where is this party you ask .... It's Lake Havasu City, Arizona during SPRING BREAK!

Imagine this .... 20,000 or more college students partying like it's 1999, half dressed, drunk as a skunk, and experimenting with everything under the sun; then along comes the Word of God in your face, in your heart, in your life in such a way that you cannot escape it!

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Can you imagine College Students coming to Jesus Christ in mass -- Only God knows! You better tell mama, Jesus is coming and He's speaking through Out of Egypt Ministries.

Serving Him,

Egypt McKee

Worst day of my life?

2006-03-01T11:58:00.000-08:00

Today has to be one of the worst days of my life. What does a person do when they are truly caught between a rock and a hard place? What hope is there in this world that could possibly make sense to the point of understanding and acceptance?

There are times in life when each of us will be faced with what appears to be an incredibly impossible situation! At first it's easy to say, "I didn't ask for this!". Interestingly enough, NOBODY is exempt from this promise that trials will come and they will undoubtly come often.

It's never easy when you attempt to solve a situation that you were never intended to solve. Somehow, deep inside us all is this unbelievable appetite for "handling a situation" .... maybe in someway it can be tied to our "HERO" mentality. Independence away from God will always lead to disaster--better yet your personal foundation in an active relationship with God will always lead you through trial.

It's funny how in just about every trial, we swear that this is "The BIG one!". Reminds me of Fred Sanford (Redd Fox) from the old 1970's sitcom "Sanford & Son". Fredd used to always fake a heart-attack and swear, "This is the Big one, I coming to see you hunny!".

Maybe, some of you, like me today are experiencing an unbeleivably impossible situation that you cannot possibly rationalize or solve. You've analyzed every angle and counter-attacked every aspect of your delima and it all seems like a total loss. Let me encourage you as I also minister to myself ... the bible reminds us in Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" (NKJV).

What exactly does this mean? Many people can and will use this scripture in a way that may come across as spiritual manipulation by falsely cheering up the listner in hopes they will simply "shake it off" and "snap into a SlimJim". Bottom line, when I'm in the middle of a "hell storm" like today; it's easy to be distracted by all the perceptions, anger & bitterness, failing others, etc. I don't always know what to pray for or even how to pray, but I can rest assured that the Holy Spirit of God is constantly making intersession for me and will ultimately make clear the Lords will and purpose for me in His perfect time.

More than ever today I rest in knowing that my out-of-control situation is working together for good under the direction of my Lord Jesus Christ in that He is constantly conforming me into His likeness. It never feels good when I'm thrust into a situation that I didn't expect or stretch muscles that I haven't used in a long time, but trials are necessary for shaping us and our faith. I'm convinced that if we never experienced trials--we would never pray!

Egypt McKee
Out of Egypt Ministries

To Be or Not to Be?

2006-02-07T08:18:00.000-08:00

To Be or Not to Be?

Is that really the question or a question? Inquiring minds want to know what is the way? I'm not sure the world has ever really taken the time to truly seek out the real answer to this question? There are obvious facts of life that we cannot avoid. I performed a study recently that concluded 100% of people that are born -- die! Wow, what does this really mean? On one hand, there are those who go through life thinking life is short so just do it! Just blow it! Just party! While these may be "so-called" fun activities with absolutely zero responsibility to others, they are careless and fraudulent at best. On another hand, you might consider that life is short and it's inevitable that each of us will someday die and no longer exist in the body we have come so comfortable living in.

Regardless of your opinion(s) of life, and how you live your life; there are some startling facts to consider. Every human being came from somewhere! Think about it for a minute? You must admit, YOU didnt create yourself? YOU were born from your mother .... that's just a simple fact. Sure there may be some of you who were born in a test tube environment, however your origin is still the same as every human being on the planet.

So whats the difference between people? There are men and women all over the planet. If you'll consider the basics of life, we all were created beings from a Soverign God who owes you no explanation of His deity or purpose or plan. Funny how the opinions of people are merely shaped by what they think they can understand. Why is that?

If you look at the religions of the world, you quickly find the distance between them in there doctrine (otherwise known as teachings). Seems like today, there are numerous Muslims that are burning the Danish Embassy because of a Danish newspaper article of their founding leader Muhammad. This is absolutely ridiculous! This is yet another example of people who instinctively and violently respond to something they have little or no knowledge about. How many of these people study the Koran? It goes to say that here you have a bunch of people blowing up stuff because they feel nobody has the right to say anything negative about their founder. GUESS WHAT? Muhammad never died for the sins of muslims or anyone for that fact!!!

There has only been 1 man that ever walked this planet that was perfect in everything. He never did anything wrong, never hurt anyone or entertained the rebellion that all people entertain. He never missed the mark of perfection for He was perfect, even in death. His name was JESUS CHRIST. Look what the world did to Him?

You have a choice today .... How will you chose to respond to what Jesus Christ did for you specifically by dying on the cross for you and your sins? What will you do with the life God has given you?

Will you understand this? Probably not. If you will ask, the Lord Jesus Christ will meet you right where you are.

Back online...

2005-11-17T17:54:00.000-08:00

It's been too long since my last blog! Thanks for hanging in there with me. I will be brief tonight ... I just wanted to make a few comments on the crisis in France today. Interestingly enough, the mass media has dubbed this an issue of poverty, mistreatment of youths and government sterotyping. While some of that may be true, When is someone going to face the REAL TRUTH regarding this issue?

What's happening in France today with the Muslim community is simple. Muslims have grown in great numbers over the years by immigration with France. Muslim's have their own religion, way of life, rules, language, ethics, culture; and have come to the point where their beliefs and the French government's beliefs are treading on one anothers territories!

We all know France to be notorious for having made statements and shallow promises throughout their history that have come to bite them in the end. Quite frankly, I'm not hammering France as much as every country is guilty of making false accusations. It wasnt too long ago that France stood up and said they will NOT support the IRAQ war led by the United States, subsequently that they didn't want to alienate the Muslim community. Now the very thing they swore they didnt want to alienate is knocking, shall I say burning cars and property, at their doorsteps!!!

Muslims have revolted against the French government, and this should come as no surprise to anyone on the planet. Muslims teach a message of peace, however this is difficult to beleive when the actions of peace are rarely demonstrated, as evidenced once again by this international incident. Nevertheless, Islam makes itself very clear in it's beliefs and doctrine in that the only purpose in life is to destroy Jews and Christians. That is NOT PEACE, that is nothing short of being completely out of control and evil. Sure, theres somebody whos jaw just dropped and is surprised that anyone would ever say anything negative about Islam -- Listen up people! This is not a matter of being "Hard to beleive", it's simply may be "Hard to Swallow" for many of you who would rather walk through life trying not to tick someone off with wavering from one issue to the next, one crisis to the next. If this isn't true, then Mohammad made a mistake when he made it his and Islam's purpose in life to destroy all Jews and Christians. I have unfortunately lost some of my family to the deceptive lure of the Islamic faith, particularly the Black Muslim, which in fact is very different from the Arab Muslim. My heart goes out for every Muslim who knows in the core of their hearts that what they have been forced to beleive is wrong.

If Islam is supposed to be so peaceful, then why is it certain death and banishment if a Muslim decides to leave the faith? Conquering people by the sword and force is not peace, it's not right. The Apostle Paul challenged everyone to test the spirits to ensure that they were of God! There is NO WAY on this earth that Islam would ever tolerate anyone standing up to challenge Mohammad or the Koran! That is a fact! So naturally, you should ask yourself why this would be? Is there something to hide? Is there a possibility that someone may raise an issue that might be embarassing or shameful? Might someone be caught in deception? This my friends is a simple test which the Holy Bible encourages us to all open the Holy Scriptures and openly ask the questions that we dont understand, or where we may doubt. This is only one of many proofs that the Holy Bible is the true Word of God. You test the Scriptures and see for yourself!

The French Muslims have made the following very clear:

We don't want the French government telling us what to do
We dont want the French governments language
We want to govern ourselves
We want our own country within France, if not to take over France and make it a Muslim State
We want control, PREIOD!

Anyone who doesnt see this is either unwilling to explore the validity of my commentary or the the truth is too difficult to swallow therefore denial is the non-evasive method of choice.

What we need to understand is that NO RELIGION can save a man or woman, ONLY A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST will save YOU!

Listen, some of you are good at being ticked off, even as you read this your first emotion might be to spew a few explitives rather than ponder the thoughts I've laid out and consider the truth. I'm sorry, but things arent always easily laid out in life and comfortable for you ... Get over yourself enough to leave room for God to actually do a work in your life.

Think about it for a minute ... God created you to be uniquely YOU. There is no other you in the world, ever! There are so many religions and pursuits in life that end up in the exact same location -- DEAD END WITH NO HOPE!

Jesus Christ was the only perfect person to walk this earth, never having committed a single sin and look what we did to him. If perfection could step out of eternity and cloth himself in the pathetic stinking sewer of flesh and live a perfect life, love us unconditionally, serve us, love the poor, heal the sick and hurting and ultimately die and then get up from the grave! How is it possible that in all your intellect and college degrees and book knowledge and lifes experiences and pride and arrogance, Can you say there is another way? There is ONLY 1 way to eternal life and that is through Jesus Christ! You have have to believe it or agree for it to be true, it just is regardless of how you feel about it or what you want to say about it. Fact remains, 100% of people who are born will ALL DIE! That means there is no "Edit/Undo" after you've died and gone before the Lord to be judged.

Listen, I love you and dont even know you, but I do know this. There are times when we all need a swift kick in the behind to get right before God and stop playing games with our lives. Maybe you want to stop what your doing right now and ask the Lord Jesus Christ to just speak to you and change your life and give you real purpose, real hope and invite Him into your heart to live in you and change you! If youve done that, then please let me know ... I would like to pray with you and encourage you to get plugged into a local church where you can be discipled and grow in your new faith. Be encouraged ... YOU mean something to God!

In His Faithful Service,

Egypt

Old School Message from Summer 2005: http://www.lighthousechurch.ws/sermons_02.html

Tragedy in the Gulf

2005-09-05T23:06:00.000-07:00

I'm sure many of you have been glued to your television sets over the past few weeks as the developments of Hurricane Katrina stormed through the Gulf Coast and ultimately onto land where it's destructive force destroyed several cities, property and loss of life.

This has been a horrific reminder of how fragile life really is and that we really need God in our lives. It's also very sad to see the troubling images of dead bodies floating down the streets and the numbers of people stealing and/or killing others so they can stay alive another day.

The past few days I've listened to a number of commentators including media, former president Clinton, the mayor of New Orleans, Civil Rights Activists, Hollywood celebrities and just about anyone with a half-baked opinion regarding how slow our government was in responding to this crisis and how leaders in FEMA and other government agencies need to be fired! Overall, these may be important issues to be delat with at some point in time, it is NOT nor will it ever be the most important issue facing this tragedy and our nation today.

I cannot pretend to understand what it means to be walking in waist-high water after having lost my home, family, income, personal belongings, etc. -- however, I dont have to walk in those shoes personally to be part of the greater solution. Historically, our nation has responded to problems by increasing budgets (otherwise known as throwing more money at the problem). Let's get a clue here! We need God back in our lives, in our families, in our government, in our schools, in our business and most importantly in our churches!

There are sure to be some of you who fire off an ill-advised defensive response by saying, "Which God is that?". Folks, here is the foundation of our problem -- we are all sinners at best and sinners at worst and our reward for such beliefs is death. The last time I checked, every person who is born will definately die ... YIKES!

My hope and prayer for our nation and those who live in the gulf states and cities is that they will take this opportunity to surrender their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ. We dont need another fake "post 911 response to God"; we all need to REPENT of our sins for the day of the Lord is right now!

Luke 6:46-49 says, "But why do you call me Lord, Lord, and not do the things which I say? Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like. He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently, and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great." (NKJV)

Rather than rebuild the French Quarters, Bourbon Street, Casinos and business as usual; Please consider rebuilding your life by inviting God into your life? What do you have to lose? See you soon.

Living out loud,

Egypt McKee

Intermission in progress ...

2005-09-05T21:57:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone-

I just returned from the Valley of the Sun for a brief vacation. Please remember me in your prayers as I prepare to post the remaining messages on Men in Life. Please send me your prayer requests so I can intercede for you and your needs. I believe the Holy Scriptures reveals the Lord to be a God who hears and listens to your needs. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Please keep me and my ministry in your prayers.

Living out loud,

Egypt McKee

Men on Life ... Episode 1

2005-08-20T12:16:00.000-07:00

Men .... what are we really all about? So many opinions, so many explanations, so much confusion! Motivational speakers will give you a "Rah-Rah" explanation about how good you should feel about yourself, whereas some preachers will give you a "Damning indictment" about how bad you should feel about yourself. Regardless of who you are or where you come from or how much/little education you have, one thing is certain .... You were created to worship God and Fellowship with Him and other beleivers.

Somewhere in the history of man, we found it in our hearts to cut corners and do things our own way. I want to specifically address those men out there that are living the comfortable life, maybe you are married and have a great job or have gone to college and feel good about yourself because you are intelligent and successful in life. Maybe you dont have a good relationship with anyone ... least of all your family or co-workers? Maybe you are the guy who everyone trusts and expects to solve their problems, yet in secret you are addicted to pornography, lust, masterbation, alcohol, illegal drugs or other fake replacements of "real peace".

I have great news for you! YOU are special to God and He really does love YOU and cares for you despite what you contiunue to hear from the media and universities and so-called experts. I can hear some of you right now with your rolling eyes say, "Someone is always talking about God, then why is there bad in the world?". Listen up, I cannot explain everything or very much for that fact with a nice clean crispy response that will satisfy you. Of all the knowledge that exists, I really dont know very much at all, however I do know a few things very well and I'd like to share them with you if you will give me a moment?

This message is only Part 1 of 5, therefore I encourage you to come back and review my remaining four messages in this series on the purpose of men entitled "Men on Life". This first installment is based upon Matthew 5:13-16 .... Please join me.

Most men are taught to search and acquire things in life that are transitional or temporary. Think about it for a minute? We learned since the time we were kids that if we applied ourselves and worked hard in school that someday we would get a great job and be successful. Although this is great for discipline and work ethic, it is at the core a LIE.

We were also taught that we should always be strong, not cry, be tough which also is a great tool when you want to condition yourself for war or train yourself to reach a goal such as weight training, or running a marathon or pass the bar exam. However, this too in terms of the things that are eternal and matter most in life is also a LIE. In hopes of keeping this message short and to the point, I will refrain from using additional yet obvious examples.

God created man, YOU are not an accident nor did you evolve from matter or slime somewhere! God in His infinite wisdom created YOU who are so complex that doctors and intellects all over the world cannot explain the complexity of your blood cells and how it operates with simplicity. You came from somewhere and that "somewhere" is from the hand of the Lord!

Jesus Christ taught a lesson regarding the simplest things in life and how they contrast with the struggle and rewards of life, better known as the "Sermon on the Mound" or "The Beatitudes". His focus wasn't in revealing the way of salvation for the lost, rather in showing the way of life for the true children of the kingdom.

Jesus was recorded in Matthew 5:13 as saying, "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salf loses it's flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be trampled underfoot by men". (NKJV) Listen up men ... this is a revolutionary truth that has stood the test of time. Think about this for a minute? 2,000 years ago when Jesus actually taught this principle, there were no DNA Laboratories, television, internet service, cell phones, pagers, cars, etc. How could He know that something as simple as "Salt" is made up chemically of sodium chloride? If you take sodium chloride away from sodium chloride, you have nothing! Nothing from nothing leaves nothing, you gotta have somthing if you wanna be with me (remember that song?). Jesus has made it clear and YOU are now on notice that you were created with a divine purpose and YOU are the salt of the earth! Salt has two primary purposes and that is to preserve and to add flavor. Similarly, YOU are charged with preserving righteousness and holiness in your life, not filling yourself with fake junk this world has to offer such as sneaking peeks on pornography websites or lusting after the attractive women in church or promoting the flirtatious relationship with your co-workers or treating your spouse with disrespect or alienating yourself from your children because you've worn out the excuse that you have to work to provide for your family. Most men will swear that they would die for their family .... I challenge you with this, "Would you live for your family?". If you lose your chemical properties as a believer and confessed follower of Jesus Christ, then you are like salt which lacks sodium choloride ... USELESS and is only useful to be laid down as road gravel for everyone to walk upon. Do you hear me men? YOU were created to preserve truth, life, peace, holiness and pour into the lives of others regardless of what they look like!

Matthew 5:14, "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden". (NKJV) The light that Jesus is referring to here is the reflective light that comes directly from God the Father. Have you ever got up in the middle of the night to use the restroom? Somewhere in your groggy transition from the bed, your toe clips the edge of the dresser or chair or door jam ... OUCH! Somehow you wish that you knew exactly where the position of that obstacle was before slamming hard core into it. If the light were on, you would know exactly the position of that obstacle and how to navigate around it. All of us would most likely agree that light in this scenario would be invaluable! HOWEVER, on the other hand many of us live our lives just the opposite, especially those men who are sceptical or swear there is no god or beleive that when you die thats it. Please listen to me on this one ... It is tragic and an eternally dangerous thing to base your beliefs and convictions upon your experience. If on the other hand you got up in the middle of the night to use the restroom and somehow slammed your toe into the corner of your dresser and clinched your foot in shear agony becuase the pain was crippling; you would realize that absence of light causes you to walk around in the dark basing your decisions on things you cannot clearly see or your previous yet limited experience of what you think you knew. What would you see if the light was pointed towards your thoughts? Would you see a lonely person who really uses sarcasm as a shield to protect you from your inferiority of others or the out-of-control lustful thoughts you are consumed with when you are with your wife or girlfriend. Would you be like the cockroach that runs for cover when the light switch is turned on because of your deep seeded shame and humiliation of the truth. YOU are not alone! The Lord Jesus Christ wants to rescue you from trying to overcome yourself by yourself.

Matthew 5:15, "Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house". (NKJV) Now that we understand our purpose to be actively engaged in the properties that make us up .... what exactly does this mean? Simply put, as a believer YOU are purposed to be light, constantly reflecting the merciful, loving, compassionate love and light of Jesus Christ in your life. Jesus Christ is not going to play second fiddle to anyone -- NOT YOU, NOT THIS WORLD, NOT ANYONE!!! In summary, this is the subtle reminder for proof of your character. The proof is in the pudding my friends, if you say you are a believer and that you follow Jesus Christ as your Lord & Savior, Do you reflect light on the lampstand of your life so others can see you through their darkness and be drawn to the life of completeness that only God can give them through His Son Jesus Christ? What's the word on the street? Do you talk smack about your faith or do you put it all on the line and live your faith for Jesus Christ?

In Conclusion, Matthew 5:16 says, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (NKJV) As I mentioned previously, YOU cannot manufacture your own light. As a believer in Jesus Christ YOU are set free from the bondage and blindness of this world, therefore YOU reflect God's merciful light so others can be directed to the life which you hopefully have. The cool thing is that YOU are not called to observe a multitude of rules and regulations or be a good person or show up to church with a suit on! Listen very clearly, although some of those things may appear to be evidence or character traits of your life, only God changes lives ... you may be making excuses about your sin and you would be dead wrong to continue to live your life in that LIE. It is not wrong or unloving for me to turn on the light for you to see, it would however be wrong for me to turn on the light and beat you up with guilt about sins you struggle with. Listen, I love you too much to let you make excuses about continuing in the bondage/addiction to: pornography, alcoholism, illegal drug use, lust, homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, lies, adultery, greed, materialism, stealing, etc. The list goes on an on an on, huh?

You've tried and failed & tried and failed again, yet you cannot overcome that addiction. You tried not masterbating or dinking or logging onto the porn sites because youre a deacon or pastor or well know person in your community or doctor or school teacher or lawyer, and you are well respected -- You love your wife or husband and would hate to be found out! Today is the day of salvation for you if you will only give up and let Jesus Christ save you! If somehow after having read my sermon you want to escape the life of fraud that your life has become and be set free, just give your life to Jesus Christ and He said He will forgive you of your sins. Jesus said that if you would call on His name and ask Him into your heart that He will save you. This is a promise that He guarantees to deliver immediately and instantaneously, only if you would have faith and believe in Him alone!

If I'm talking to you and you truly desire to be changed, I want you to stop right where you are and pray this simple prayer .... "Lord I don't have all the answers to life. I dont really understand much at all, but I do realize that I cannot continue to live under my own rules. I need your help right now and I'm asking you to forgive me of all the evil things I've done in my life. Please come into my life as my Lord and my Savior. Give me a new life and the desires that you want me to have. Thank you for loving me, Amen".

If you prayed that simple prayer, YOU are now in the family of God. It is important that you find and attend a church that teaches only from the Holy Bible. Congratulations on your new life committment to follow Jesus Christ! I won't kid you, YOU are a different person now and life doesn't get easier ... however You will never be the same old person again.

Please send me an email and let me know how I can pray for you everyday!

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Out of Egypt Ministries was founded by Egypt McKee and exists only to radically encourage men, women and teens in Suburban-Inner City-Rural communities to understand their purpose in life and to walk daily in fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ!

Egypt McKee is a gifted Speaker & Evangelist who travels throughout the United States and internationally preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Crusades, Conferences, Retreats and Churches to people from every walk of life.

This ministry is self supporting and we are dependent upon financial gifts from our ministry partners to continue reaching every person with the Good News! If you are interested in helping support our ministry, Please send us an email for more information at egyptmckee@hotmail.com or egyptmckee@cox.net

Absolute Surrender

2005-08-19T16:02:00.000-07:00

What exactly does it mean to surrender absolutely? Is this really possible? By definition, absolute leaves no room for error, and we know that there is a huge difference between surrender and quitting.

I recently enjoyed the opportunity to stand in for Sr. Pastor Leigh Harrison and preach a sermon at The Lighthouse Community Church in Coasta Mesa, CA on Sunday August 14, 2005.

Please visit http://www.lighthousechurch.ws/sermons.html to listen in as I share from 2 Corinthians 5:12-21.

This message was the first in a series of messages which I will be sharing on matters of character, integrity and purity. My hope is that you will be challenged to reflect deeply on your own convictions and walk away different from the way you came.

As always .... looking forward to your comments!

2005-08-19T15:51:00.000-07:00

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2005-08-19T10:41:00.000-07:00

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