Baby Dedication | Becoming a Person of Influence
A Person of Influence Ephesians 1:15-23 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. Ephesians 4:21-24 Luke 9:23 Psalms 52 It is not enough to say one’s prayers…
God of the Second Chance
God of the Second Chance Exodus 2:11-17 Moses’ account 40 years in privilege of Pharaoh’s court, then murdered a man. 40 years in the wilderness, as a shepherd in the desert. -Similar grace examples David, Peter, Saul/Paul 40 years leading Israel. -Excuses for not obeying; –3:11 No ability, I will be with You and you will worship me here, –3:13 No authority, I am has sent you –4:1 Fear of rejection, snake, leprosy, water to blood –4:10 Slow of…
Finding the Joy in the Journey; What Can I Do?
Finding the Joy in the Journey; What Can I Do?Philippians 4:10-20 What Can I Do? Philippians 4:12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. PrayerA = ApproachB = BelieveC = Confidence Philippians 4:8-9-Thought-Action-Experience Thoughts Lead to…“Our Lives are always in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are.”…
Thoughts and Prayers: Thoughts Lead To…
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians Philippians 4:4-9 The ABCs of Prayer A = Approach B = Believe C = Confidence Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God; I tell Him what I know He knows in order that I may get to know it as He does.” Oswald Chambers pHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 Thought Action Experience Thoughts Lead To… Our lives are…
Thoughts and prayers: The ABC’s of Prayers
Philippians 4:4-9 Prayer A = Approach B = Believe C = Confidence “The longest journey is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” Additional Scripture References: James 4:3-4 Mark 11:25 Hebrews 4:16 Romans 8:31-39 John 14:27 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God; I tell Him what I know He knows in order that I may get to know it as He…
Reconciliation (Love and Forgiveness)
Finding the Joy in the Journey, Reconciliation (Love and Forgiveness)Philippians 4:1-3 Philippians 4 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. Words of Encouragement2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3 And I ask you, my true partner,[b] to help these two women,…
Fall Ministry Focus
Fall Ministry Focus Light the Night – Steve ThomasMatthew 19:13-15Saturday, October 29, 5pm – 8pmNeed: Volunteers, Candy and Soup, Prayer Bible Adventures – Darlene MeyersZechariah 4:10Isaiah 55:8-121 Timothy 4:12Philippians 2 Bountiful Blessings – Denise Priest1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5pm – 7pm
Are We Trading Joy for Mud Pies?
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.” Philippians 3:1 (NLT) Are we trading joy for mud pies? Philippians 3:15-21 Philippians 3:15-16Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things.If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.But we must hold on…
What Do You Dwell On?
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians What do you dwell on? “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.” Philippians 3:1 (NLT) “Remember, it is one thing to believe the Bible but something else altogether to allow the Bible, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit to impact and change your life.” A. W. Tozer…
The Priceless Value of Knowing Christ (Part 2: What Do I Value?)
Finding the Joy in the JourneyA study of Philippians Philippians 3:1-11 Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. “Grace for me but none for thee” Experience God’s grace. Then pass it onto people. “Mutilators”, why do we do what we do? Why do we believe what we believe? 3 For we who worship by the Spirit of God are…
The Priceless Value of Knowing Christ (Part 1: What Have We Added?)
Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. Philippians 3:1 Philippians 3:1-11 Name Calling? Dogs, Evildoers, MutilatorsRevealing their actions For we who worship by the Spirit of God are the ones who are truly circumcised. We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. We put no confidence in human effort. Philippians 3:3 Example: Paul-Circumcised, Pure-blooded Israelite, Member…
EVERY
Scott Myers from Fellowship of Christian Athletes shares about their mission and challenges us to take Christ to EVERYone, EVERY way, EVERY day.