Salt and Light Covenant Church in Tallahassee, FL with Pastor Omar Ellison

Omar Ellison

The vision of Salt and Light Covenant Church is to lead people in understanding the love the Father has for them, John 3:16, 1 John 4:9, Romans 5:8

  1. 2d ago

    A Tamed Tongue - Part 1

    Speak Life: Activating the Power of a Tamed Tongue Have you ever stopped to consider who is actually driving your conversations? In "A Tamed Tongue - Part 1," Pastor Omar Ellison breaks down the profound spiritual reality that human beings are speaking spirits created to function just like God. Every thought that enters our mind is a word capsule sent from either heaven or hell. When we speak those thoughts out loud, we officially authorize that kingdom to manifest its will in our daily lives. Through a deep dive into the book of James, this teaching reveals that while no human being can tame the tongue in their own strength, we have a supernatural helper. By completely yielding our mouths to the Holy Ghost, we can stop the flow of bitter water, break the patterns of self-sabotage, and unleash the power of continuous spiritual increase. -- Our words do not just express our thoughts, they actively dictate the health, emotions, and conditions of our entire physical body. -- Jesus provides the ultimate blueprint for speech by never speaking from his own emotions, but only uttering the exact words given to him by the Father. -- The spirit realm is entirely voice activated, meaning heaven and hell both require a human vessel to speak their wills into the earth. -- Thoughts are spiritual word capsules, and the moment we speak a thought, we grant a legal license for that specific kingdom to operate. -- True victory requires us to speak absolute life over every negative situation, and if we cannot speak life, we must train ourselves to say nothing at all. -- Spiritual and physical increase does not manifest through begging or pleading, but through the precise fruit and increase of our lips. Scriptures for Further Study -- John 12:49-50 -- John 14:10 -- James 3:1-12 -- Proverbs 18:20-21 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/

    58 min
  2. Jun 7

    Be Restored by Minister Chiquita Robinson

    In this profound and timely teaching, Minister Chiquita Robinson dives deep into the books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel to examine the powerful dynamic between David, Jonathan, and Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth. Through personal testimony and scriptural analysis, Minister Robinson exposes how the enemy uses past injuries, fear, and deep-seated unforgiveness to hinder your spiritual walk and trap you in a cycle of shame. The message beautifully shifts from the tragedy of being "dropped" by those who were supposed to care for us to the overwhelming grace of King David's covenant promise. Ultimately, this teaching points directly to the New Covenant in Jesus Christ, showing that we no longer have to remain lame in our circumstances. We are invited to pull up a chair to the table of the King, receive restoration for things we didn't even sow, and stand firmly on a brand-new foundation. Main points from this message include: -- Understanding the difference between clothing yourself in fear and jealousy versus being clothed in the pure love of a covenant friendship. -- Recognizing that the enemy's persecution and intimidation tactics are a direct result of him being terrified that the Lord is with you. -- Discerning when to walk by faith and when the Lord is actually calling you to lay down and rest by faith. -- Releasing true forgiveness by giving it directly to the Father, freeing yourself from the "blame game" and the trap of self-centered bitterness. -- Realizing that through Jesus, your identity is completely transformed from a place of shame into a joint-heir who eats continually at the King’s table. Scriptures for Further Study -- 1 Samuel 18:1-4 -- 1 Samuel 18:12 -- 2 Samuel 4:4 -- 2 Samuel 9:3 -- 2 Samuel 9:7 -- 2 Samuel 9:10-13 -- 2 Corinthians 5:7 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/

    34 min
  3. May 31

    The Duties of Love - Part 7

    Unlocking Full Joy: Moving from Words to Deeds in Love In this powerful conclusion to "The Duties of Love" series, Pastor Omar Ellison challenges believers to take their faith to a deeper, actionable level. True Christian love goes far beyond emotional feelings or mere words. It is an intentional decision modeled directly by Jesus Christ, who paid an astronomical debt on our behalf. When we understand how deeply we are loved by God, our perspective shifts away from self-preservation and toward the needs of others. Pastor Ellison addresses the dangers of shutting up our "bowels of compassion" and explains how obedience to God’s promptings, especially in our giving, unlocks a supernatural joy and divine supply that cannot be contained. Main points from this message include: -- Love is a conscious choice, not a fleeting emotion, meaning we must choose to love even the unlovely by faith. -- Looking at the cross is our ultimate assurance of God's love whenever doubt or trial attempts to cloud our vision. -- True life is proven by our love for our brothers and sisters, while harboring hatred places a person in spiritual death. -- The unselfish life shifts our focus away from self-gratification and opens our hearts to notice and feel compassion for the hurts of others. -- Closing your heart to a brother or sister in need effectively shuts off the faucet of God's love and compassion in your life. -- We must stop loving only in words and begin loving in deed and in truth through tangible actions. -- Abiding in Christ’s commandments protects our strength because keeping His command to love one another keeps our joy full and overflowing. -- God calls us to practice "no strings attached" generosity, trusting that we can never out-give Him. Scriptures for Further Study -- 1 John 4:9-10 -- 1 John 3:14-17 -- John 15:9-12 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/

    1h 6m
  4. May 24

    The Duties of Love - Part 6

    In this transformative episode, Pastor Omar Ellison dives deep into the sixth installment of his series, "The Duties of Love," exploring the profound truth that biblical love is never based on a feeling, but on an intentional decision. Drawing from the books of First John and the Gospel of John, Pastor Ellison explains how withholding forgiveness and compassion blocks the flow of God's presence in our lives, while active, selfless love opens the floodgates to an unshakeable joy. If you have been struggling with stress, relational friction, or spiritual stagnation, this message provides the practical and spiritual keys to breaking free and letting the Holy Spirit move through you. -- We must recognize that love is a daily choice made by faith rather than a fleeting emotion or feeling. -- The ultimate duty of love is being entirely persuaded that God loves us, which serves as our anchor through trials. -- Holding onto offenses and refusing to love those around us, including difficult family members, cuts us off from experiencing eternal life. -- True compassion requires action, meaning we must use our resources to meet the needs of others without hesitation or strings attached. -- The Holy Spirit was gifted to us specifically to empower us to love others beyond our human strength and capacity. -- Keeping Christ’s commandment to love one another is the divine safeguard that keeps our personal joy completely full and free from stress. Scriptures for Further Study -- 1 John 3:14-18 -- 1 John 4:9-13 -- John 15:9-12 -- Romans 5:5 -- Proverbs 3:27-28 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/

    57 min
  5. May 17

    The Duties of Love - Part 5

    We often view forgiveness as a mere polite suggestion or a favor we do for someone else, but Scripture reveals it is a foundational duty of love. In this transformative teaching, Pastor Omar Ellison dives deep into First John, Psalms, and Proverbs to illuminate how a lifestyle of unforgiveness directly impacts your mental, spiritual, and physical health. When we fully grasp the staggering, multi-billion-dollar debt that God has already wiped clean for us, extending grace to others stops being a negotiation and becomes a natural response. If you are ready to evict fear, break the cycle of internal torment, and activate the healing virtue of Christ in your body, it is time to drop the excuses and let it go. -- Your spiritual and emotional state directly dictates your physical well-being, meaning that holding onto internal rage and sorrow will literally dry up your bones. -- Perfect love completely eradicates fear, anxiety, and the internal torment that plagues your peace when you realize the Creator of the universe is personally looking out for you. -- God does not require you to figure out the finances, the networking, or the logistics of what He puts in your heart; He simply asks you to step out in radical obedience and faith. -- True confession means agreeing with God's standard of right and wrong, allowing Him to completely cleanse you from all unrighteousness without leaving a single stain. -- Healing and forgiveness are deeply intertwined in the Kingdom of God, proving that no matter how self-inflicted your mistakes were, Christ’s grace is the definitive cure for what the world calls incurable. Scriptures for Further Study -- 1 John 4:7-10 -- 1 John 4:18 -- 1 John 1:9 -- Psalms 32:3 -- Proverbs 17:22 -- Proverbs 15:13 -- Proverbs 15:30 -- James 5:14-15 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/

    50 min
  6. May 10

    The Duties of Love - Part 4

    In this powerful continuation of the "Duties of Love" series, Pastor Omar Ellison challenges our cultural understanding of romance and emotion, pointing us back to the biblical reality of love as a moral obligation and a personal commitment. He explores the deep connection between our ability to receive God's love and our capacity to forgive others, revealing that bitterness and fear are simply the results of not knowing how much we are truly cherished by the Father. -- Love is not an emotion or a feeling that comes and goes; it is a conscious decision made by faith, modeled after how Christ loved us while we were still sinners. -- Fear is the true enemy of love, not hate. When we feel tormented by anxiety or "what if" scenarios, it is a sign that we have not yet been made perfect in the realization of God's love. -- There is a vital shift in how we view forgiveness between the Law and Grace. Under the Law, we forgave to be forgiven; under Grace, we forgive because we have already been forgiven through Christ's sacrifice. -- Bitterness is compared to the sycamine tree, which becomes bitter through repeated stings. The only way to avoid this spiritual toxicity is to learn to "forgive like lightning." -- Walking in love means walking in the love you receive, not just the love you give. When you are convinced that God is "crazy about you," it changes how you handle every battle, bill, and medical report. Scriptures for Further Study -- Jeremiah 31:3 -- Matthew 6:11-15 -- Romans 5:5 -- Romans 13:10 -- Ephesians 4:31-32 -- Ephesians 5:1-2 -- 1 John 4:7-10 -- 1 John 4:18-19 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/

    1h 2m
  7. May 3

    The Duties of Love - Part 3

    In "The Duties of Love - Part 3," Pastor Omar Ellison explains that the foundation of the Christian walk is not our love for God, but our conscious awareness of His overwhelming love for us. Using First John 4 and John 17 as anchors, Pastor Ellison demonstrates that faith is not a product of willpower, but a byproduct of intimacy. When we are rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, our lives naturally produce "exploits" and a supernatural strength that the world cannot understand. -- Knowing God is a process that begins with being drawn by His Spirit and requires a decision to believe in His reality. -- Service and ministry should never be sought outside of intimacy, they are birthed from the relationship, not performed to earn it. -- Agape love is a decision, not an emotion, and it is most powerful when we decide to love those who are "unlovely." -- The "portrait in the master bedroom" represents the personal, preferential love God has for every one of His children. -- Faith works by love, specifically the love we receive from God rather than the love we try to give out. -- Experiencing God marks a person, creating a "tattoo" of Christ’s character on every area of their life, from their business to their bank account. Scriptures for Further Study -- Romans 10:9-10 -- 1 John 4:7-10 -- John 17:3 -- Ephesians 2:15-16 -- Psalms 100:3 -- Daniel 11:32 -- Ephesians 3:17-19 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/

    55 min

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The vision of Salt and Light Covenant Church is to lead people in understanding the love the Father has for them, John 3:16, 1 John 4:9, Romans 5:8