This document provides information about a church service at the Jackson Street Church of Christ. It includes a psalm reading about guilt and sin, then discusses the difference between feeling guilty and being guilty. It explains that guilt feelings can be caused by sin or conditioning, and can lead to misery or salvation. The document advises that Christians should remember Jesus died for our sins, confess sins to God and pray for forgiveness. For non-Christians, it suggests obeying the gospel to turn guilt into rejoicing. The closing asks attendees about any guilt feelings and encourages relying on God rather than living with guilt.
What are you living for? Paul said for me to live is Christ. The aim of this lesson is to evaluate what we are living for and see is it in view of heaven.
A CHRISTIAN HAS ONE MAIN MISSION: IDENTIFY AND ELIMINATE SIN, THE WORLD WILL TRY TO SIDETRACK YOU WITH “SOCIAL” ISSUES, BUT FOR A CHRISTIN THE ISSUE IS SIN OR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Our new birth should be something that we always remember. It is a point in our life when we began a new journey and found our purpose in life. Both audio and slides can be viewed together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
What are you living for? Paul said for me to live is Christ. The aim of this lesson is to evaluate what we are living for and see is it in view of heaven.
A CHRISTIAN HAS ONE MAIN MISSION: IDENTIFY AND ELIMINATE SIN, THE WORLD WILL TRY TO SIDETRACK YOU WITH “SOCIAL” ISSUES, BUT FOR A CHRISTIN THE ISSUE IS SIN OR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Our new birth should be something that we always remember. It is a point in our life when we began a new journey and found our purpose in life. Both audio and slides can be viewed together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we look at hope and the reality of hopelessness. We define hope biblically and give examples as well as hopelessness and offer Biblical examples. There can be no hope unless there is change. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
God's heart is redemptive in nature. God never quits on what He starts. He loves and saves to the uttermost no matter what the cost. In this 3-part series, our goal is to understand and capture the redemptive heart of God, so that we will learn to view life's situations with His redemptive heart and also learn to be co-workers with God in His redemptive process for things in our own lives as well as of those around us.
For sermon audio, resources, FREE publications etc, kindly visit our website http://www.apcwo.org/
Politics and christianity - What to expect - A biblical perspective.
* How God chooses leaders - Example from Judges.
* "Yahweh says to his anointed (mâshı̂yach), to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held, to subdue nations before him,
* Moses was chosen by God
(not democratic, because he was rejected by his own people)
* Who is your ruler - the one you elect or the Christ?
* Was Jesus an Anti national?
"So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord;" (Ephesians 2:19-21)
* Which nation do we truly belong to?
Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn’t be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here.” (John 18:36)
What is the peace that Jesus gives and how is His peace different from that of the world? (Jn. 14:27; 16:33) Why is peace elusive to those who live apart from Christ? (Jas. 4:1) What robs Christians of personal peace? (Jn. 14:1; Phil. 4:6-7)
Cumming May 1 luncheon Community TransformationOs Hillman
Os Hillman presents to Cumming, Georgia (Forsyth County) business leaders, May 2015 about what are the spiritual foundations required for community transformation.
In this lesson we look at hope and the reality of hopelessness. We define hope biblically and give examples as well as hopelessness and offer Biblical examples. There can be no hope unless there is change. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
God's heart is redemptive in nature. God never quits on what He starts. He loves and saves to the uttermost no matter what the cost. In this 3-part series, our goal is to understand and capture the redemptive heart of God, so that we will learn to view life's situations with His redemptive heart and also learn to be co-workers with God in His redemptive process for things in our own lives as well as of those around us.
For sermon audio, resources, FREE publications etc, kindly visit our website http://www.apcwo.org/
Politics and christianity - What to expect - A biblical perspective.
* How God chooses leaders - Example from Judges.
* "Yahweh says to his anointed (mâshı̂yach), to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held, to subdue nations before him,
* Moses was chosen by God
(not democratic, because he was rejected by his own people)
* Who is your ruler - the one you elect or the Christ?
* Was Jesus an Anti national?
"So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord;" (Ephesians 2:19-21)
* Which nation do we truly belong to?
Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn’t be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here.” (John 18:36)
What is the peace that Jesus gives and how is His peace different from that of the world? (Jn. 14:27; 16:33) Why is peace elusive to those who live apart from Christ? (Jas. 4:1) What robs Christians of personal peace? (Jn. 14:1; Phil. 4:6-7)
Cumming May 1 luncheon Community TransformationOs Hillman
Os Hillman presents to Cumming, Georgia (Forsyth County) business leaders, May 2015 about what are the spiritual foundations required for community transformation.
New Testament Lesson 4 covering the Baptism of Jesus Christ and subsequent temptations by Satan.
https://www.lds.org/manual/new-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-4-prepare-ye-the-way-of-the-lord?lang=eng
Jesus just did not throw his disciples out into the world without any training and expect them to fair well! If we are going to be effective at evangelism we must be prepared. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org Sermon by: Brian Birdow
All of us (Christians) have a responsibility to teach the gospel of Christ. In this second lesson we continue to study evangelism. Both audio and slides can be found at www.cmcoc.org Sermon by: Brian Birdow
Spontaneous & Prophetic Worship. Discover, how we as a church can journey into this aspect of worship. And Our Worship to God is more than moments or events filled with songs, music and dance. Worship is truly a life of consecration to God lived with a heart that’s totally devoted to Him.
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Realizing your personal destiny and call in Christ by Prof Thio - 19/11/11zionyaf
Prof Thio will be speaking on the topic of realizing our personal destiny and call in Christ. As God's elect, we have a calling to fulfill. Paul expressed this as a prayer to the Thessalonians, "With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith." (2 Thessalonians 1:11)
Are you affirmed of your calling in Christ? Have you been seeking to know and obey wherever God calls you to? Is your spiritual walk with Him deadening?
Prof Thio will be speaking on a topic that is particularly relevant in a world where secular humanist philosophies reign dominant. That humanity, instead of God, is the measure of all things - the very motivation of pride that led to the building of the Tower of Babel.
The talk will be centered on 2 Cor 10:5, where Paul declared against such forms of philosophy, "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." Paul further warned in Col 2:8,
"See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ."
In this lesson we examine what we are created in Christ Jesus for and what He expects from us. We use Ephesians 2:10 as base and then the book of Titus to show good works. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
Genesis 47:13-15 Now there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. 14 And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. 15 So when the money failed in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, "Give us bread, for why should we die in your presence? For the money has failed." There are a number of reasons that money fails.
I beseech you – beg, urge, encourage, appeal
By the mercies of God – compassion
Present your bodies a living sacrifice – as opposed to a sacrifice of death
Holy, Acceptable to God – pure, without spot or blemish
Your reasonable service – since Christ died for us we should live our lives for him. 2 Corinthians 5:15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
John 3:16 is the most quoted and most remembered scripture from the bible.
Did you know that there are a number of other 3:16 verses that relate to and are very important to our spiritual lives and our living for Jesus?
Tonight we are going to look at some of those 3:16 scriptures.
Philippians 1:9-11 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, 10 that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, 11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Fear is common to all. We all fear something. Some fear is God given. Children come into this world with a fear of heights and of loud noises. Some fears are there to protect us from physical harm: snakes, darkness, suffocation, being burned, death, etc. In christians, most fear is a tool of satan
Brotherly love has amazed many people throughout the centuries. Love of the brethren is commanded by God. Brotherly love mus be worked at to achieve. problems in the church are either directly or indirectly connected to lack of love for one another. love is the key to a growing or even a surviving church.
Jesus makes it very clear that we need to forgive others in order to be forgiven ourselves by God. Forgiveness is a key to having successful relationships. we will look at nine roadblocks to forgiveness from the book, "From Anger to Intimacy"
in Galatians chapter 3 Paul contrasts salvation under the Law of Moses with the salvation we have through Jesus. Galatians 3:22-29 is full of truths regarding our true position as sons of our loving Father. We will look at 8 things which our faith in Christ will cause us to become.
We are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works. We are blessed for doing God's work. We are to speak and do. Faith without works is dead. Faith is shown by our works.
Jonah is a book about god's desire to save the lost and man's role in that. there are some great lessons taught in the book of Jonah. We will look at questions Jonah was asked in the book and ask those questions of ourselves.
we all need motivation at times. what motivates you? Paul said 5 things to the brethren at Rome to motivate them to continue their service no matter how great the suffering became. the good always outweighs the bad. the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. God's providence works for us. Judgment is on our behalf. the love of God is on our behalf.
Repentance is a change in your allegiance, your expectations, your values, your priorities, your mission and your morals. can you say there has been a change in your life since you met the Lord?
Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus would be called or known as wonderful. Wonderful in His birth. Wonderful in His miracles. Wonderful in His teachings. Wonderful in His resistance to sin. Wonderful in His accomplishing His work. Wonderful in His fulfilling prophecies. Wonderful in His sacrifice. Wonderful in His resurrection. Wonderful is His Name.
Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus would be called or known as Mighty God. Prophecies said he would be God. John said He was Creator and God. Jesus claimed to be God. Thomas said He was God. Paul said He was Creator. Paul called Him God. John said Jesus was the True God.
Isaiah 9:6-7 His name will be called or He would be known as counselor. He is a counselor who understands your struggles. He is a counselor who cares for you. He is a counselor who is committed to you.
I John 2:28-3:3 Tests for Christians. Do you abide in Christ? Do you practice righteousness? Who knows you? Are you a child of God? Are you pure, just as He is pure? What is your identity?
I John 4:1-6 tests for christians 3 - the test of false teaching. Bluffing your way. Do you confess the Son? Do you listen to the Son? Do you obey the Son? Do you pass the test?
Ephesians 3:14-21 How big is your God? The ability of my God is boundless. The ability of my God goes beyond my prayers. The ability of my God is beyond my ability to imagine. The ability of my God is manifested in the lives of His people. The ability of my God is seen through His glorious church. The ability of my God is eternal.
2. Psalm 51:1-3 To the Chief Musician.
A Psalm of David when Nathan the
prophet went to him, after he had
gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy
upon me, O God, According to Your
lovingkindness; According to the
multitude of Your tender mercies,
Blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash
me thoroughly from my iniquity, And
cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I
acknowledge my transgressions,
And my sin is always before me.
4. GUILT
• Difference in being guilty and feeling
guilty
• Guilt is the result of sin and blame (We
may be guilty and not feel guilty)
• Guilt feelings are the reaction to our
situation in life (We may be guilty or
innocent and have guilt feelings)
5. I. WHAT CAUSES GUILT FEELINGS?
• SIN - We sin and feel guilty because of
it - (Psa 51:3) For I acknowledge my
transgressions, And my sin is always
before me.
• CONDITIONING - We may have been
trained to feel guilty in either an
appropriate or an inappropriate
manner.
6. II.WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF
GUILT FEELING?
• MISERY - One can be driven to
despair by guilt feelings.
–SAUL (1 SAM 27-31) Saul is losing his
kingship to David because of his sin.
He summons the witch of Endor to
bring Samuel back from the dead.
Samuel in wounded in battle and kills
himself.
–JUDAS (MAT 27) Judas hangs himself
when he realizes Jesus is going to be
put to death after Judas betrayed him.
7. II.WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF
GUILT FEELING?
• Salvation and peace of mind - Guilt may
cause one to turn to God for peace and
salvation.
–DAVID (2 SAM 11 & 12) - David, Bathsheba
& Nathan - (2 Sam 12:13) So David said to
Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD."
And Nathan said to David, "The LORD also
has put away your sin; you shall not die.
–PETER (MAT 26 & JOHN 21) - Peter denies
the lord three times; Jesus asks Peter
three times if he loves him (2 AGAPAO, 1
PHILEO) And three times tells him to care
for his sheep.
8. III. HOW SHOULD WE HANDLE
GUILT FEELINGS?
• REMEMBER THAT JESUS DIED FOR OUR
SINS - (1 Pet 1:18-21) knowing that you
were not redeemed with corruptible things,
like silver or gold, from your aimless
conduct received by tradition from your
fathers, {19} but with the precious blood of
Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and
without spot. {20} He indeed was
foreordained before the foundation of the
world, but was manifest in these last times
for you {21} who through Him believe in
God, who raised Him from the dead and
gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope
are in God.
9. III. HOW SHOULD WE HANDLE
GUILT FEELINGS?
• IF WE ARE NOT CHRISTIANS, WE SHOULD OBEY THE
GOSPEL AND TURN GUILT FEELINGS INTO
REJOICING - (Acts 8:35-39) Then Philip opened his
mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached
Jesus to him. {36} Now as they went down the road,
they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "See,
here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?"
{37} Then Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart,
you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that
Jesus Christ is the Son of God." {38} So he
commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip
and the eunuch went down into the water, and he
baptized him. {39} Now when they came up out of the
water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that
the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way
rejoicing.
10. III. HOW SHOULD WE HANDLE
GUILT FEELINGS?
• If we are Christians, we should confess
our sins, pray to God for forgiveness
and then trust him for salvation and
peace.
–(1 John 1:8) If we say that we have no
sin, we deceive ourselves, and the
truth is not in us.
–(James 5:16) Confess your
trespasses to one another, and pray
for one another, that you may be
healed. The effective, fervent prayer
of a righteous man avails much.
11. YOUR GUILT?
• Do you have guilt feelings?
• Are they appropriate or inappropriate?
• How are you handling them?
• God does not want you to live with
guilt feelings