How to Comply with The Command to CONSIDER
Text: Isa 1:3-5
I. Consider Collaterally- Exod 33:13
Look at this nation as your sons and daughters. Israel reflects God to the world.
“in thine heart” the motivation for action should be God is the supreme judge now and later.
II. Consider Completely- Lev 13:13
Compare one area to the rest of the man.
Receive instruction to chart a course to a destination.
Man doesn’t know “fair or unfair” until he sees it from God’s side.
III. Consider God’s Contingency- 1Sam 12:24
Consider the power of God as a motivation to “fear and serve” him.
(Rom 11:22 goodness and severity of God
Ps 50:22 Now consider this, ye that forget God)
IV. Consider Your Click- 1Sam 25:17-18
Allegiance should be with God and his army, not his enemies; they won’t be around long.
V. Consider your Accountability- 2Kgs 5:7
A request for the impossible is a cry to meet God.
VI. Consider your Classification- Ps 8:3-4
VII. Consider the Cause- Isa 57:1
VIII. A Certain Consideration- Jer 23:20
How to Comply with The Command to CONSIDER
Text: Isa 1:3-5
I. Consider Collaterally- Exod 33:13
Look at this nation as your sons and daughters. Israel reflects God to the world.
“in thine heart” the motivation for action should be God is the supreme judge now and later.
II. Consider Completely- Lev 13:13
Compare one area to the rest of the man.
Receive instruction to chart a course to a destination.
Man doesn’t know “fair or unfair” until he sees it from God’s side.
III. Consider God’s Contingency- 1Sam 12:24
Consider the power of God as a motivation to “fear and serve” him.
(Rom 11:22 goodness and severity of God
Ps 50:22 Now consider this, ye that forget God)
IV. Consider Your Click- 1Sam 25:17-18
Allegiance should be with God and his army, not his enemies; they won’t be around long.
V. Consider your Accountability- 2Kgs 5:7
A request for the impossible is a cry to meet God.
VI. Consider your Classification- Ps 8:3-4
VII. Consider the Cause- Isa 57:1
VIII. A Certain Consideration- Jer 23:20
If no one can see God and live (Ex. 33:19-23) then why did Jesus promise the pure in heart that they would "see God"? (Mt. 5:8) How did Job and David see God? (Job 42:5; Psa. 19) How have you seen God? What difference has seeing Him made in your life? What are our hearts naturally? (Jer. 17:9) What are the characteristics of a divided or insincere heart? (Psa. 86:11; Ez. 11:19) Describe the condition of your heart. Why does God want our hearts, even more than our minds, emotions or behavior? (Prov. 4:23; 27:19; Jer. 29:13)
This sermon considers Jesus' sixth beatitude, the blessing on the pure in heart. We consider two aspects of a pure heart: a heart that is undivided and a heart that is cleansed. We then look at Colin Smith's 7 steps to promote purity of heart as a practical application.
Contentment, Philippians 4, I have learned in whatever state I am in to be content. Stand firm in the Lord. Promote unity among brethren. Always rejoice. Be gentle to all. Overcome anxiety. Get your thinking right. Trust God.
As Christians, we need a spiritual toolbox packed with the proper tools to accomplish the eternal project that God has set before us as men. This is the underlying purpose of this Study Guide – to provide practical, useful information and insight into waging war against the powers of darkness that seem to bind us as men. The world, the flesh and the devil will be continuously defeated if we use the weapons of our warfare effectively. The Lord Jesus has provided all the tools we need. He has already secured our daily victory. The tools His Father gave Him to “fight off” the enemy are the same tools He has made available to us. But, it remains our responsibility to activate these weapons by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. -Dr. Stephen Phinney
In this lesson we examine what is a spiritual mind and how does it think. We also give examples of spiritually minded persons in the Bible. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In contrast to the carnal minded, we are commanded as Christians be be spiritually minded. This lesson describes what a spiritual mind is, gives us examples of spiritual mindedness and challenges us to think more spiritually.
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."
A regular and timely spiritual health check-up reveals how we are doing spiritually as followers of the Lord Jesus.
The Master‘s Health Check-Up is a reminder about being mindful of our spiritual health and being aware of what affects our spiritual temperature.
If no one can see God and live (Ex. 33:19-23) then why did Jesus promise the pure in heart that they would "see God"? (Mt. 5:8) How did Job and David see God? (Job 42:5; Psa. 19) How have you seen God? What difference has seeing Him made in your life? What are our hearts naturally? (Jer. 17:9) What are the characteristics of a divided or insincere heart? (Psa. 86:11; Ez. 11:19) Describe the condition of your heart. Why does God want our hearts, even more than our minds, emotions or behavior? (Prov. 4:23; 27:19; Jer. 29:13)
This sermon considers Jesus' sixth beatitude, the blessing on the pure in heart. We consider two aspects of a pure heart: a heart that is undivided and a heart that is cleansed. We then look at Colin Smith's 7 steps to promote purity of heart as a practical application.
Contentment, Philippians 4, I have learned in whatever state I am in to be content. Stand firm in the Lord. Promote unity among brethren. Always rejoice. Be gentle to all. Overcome anxiety. Get your thinking right. Trust God.
As Christians, we need a spiritual toolbox packed with the proper tools to accomplish the eternal project that God has set before us as men. This is the underlying purpose of this Study Guide – to provide practical, useful information and insight into waging war against the powers of darkness that seem to bind us as men. The world, the flesh and the devil will be continuously defeated if we use the weapons of our warfare effectively. The Lord Jesus has provided all the tools we need. He has already secured our daily victory. The tools His Father gave Him to “fight off” the enemy are the same tools He has made available to us. But, it remains our responsibility to activate these weapons by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. -Dr. Stephen Phinney
In this lesson we examine what is a spiritual mind and how does it think. We also give examples of spiritually minded persons in the Bible. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In contrast to the carnal minded, we are commanded as Christians be be spiritually minded. This lesson describes what a spiritual mind is, gives us examples of spiritual mindedness and challenges us to think more spiritually.
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."
A regular and timely spiritual health check-up reveals how we are doing spiritually as followers of the Lord Jesus.
The Master‘s Health Check-Up is a reminder about being mindful of our spiritual health and being aware of what affects our spiritual temperature.
The exponential proliferation of the COVID-19 virus is plenty reason for serious-minded people around the globe to be concerned. Are the attitudes and responses of Christians any different than everyone else? How can we, who are Christians, able to keep our heads when many around us are losing theirs? This passage provides an excellent antidote for anxiety.
This was my first sermon. I wrote and delivered it to fill in my for my friend, who is the pastor at our church (www.reallylivinghamilton.org). In it I talk about my journey in understanding christian love which was a struggle since I'm more logically/mechanically minded. Ecclesiastes played a large part in the sermon.
I also have a blog up at http://Walk.ingWithGod.com where I write about living a practical christian lifestyle as a husband, father, and self-employed software engineer working in corporate Canada.
My sermon notes and Powerpoint slide deck will also be available there.
Like proper maintenance for your vehicle improves performance, confession of sin is essential for your spiritual life.audio avilable at
http://edthepastor.podbean.com/e/high-performance-psalm-32/?token=235120a9363f3b3bb7062ebe68a61e82
2. Origins
Harvard psychiatrist Steven Scholzman wrote a (fictional)
medical paper on the zombies presented in Night of the
Living Dead and refers to the condition as Ataxic
Neurodegenerative Satiety Deficiency Syndrome caused by
an infectious agent.
3. The Three Stages of the Apocalypse
Stage 1 – Fortify
Stage 2 – Gather
Stage 3 - Survive
4. Stage one - Fortify
• First 24-48 hours are crucial – Don’t Panic
• Don’t go out and “shop”
• Prepare and inventory what you have
• Be prepared to “bunker” for at least a couple of weeks
5. Stage one - Fortify
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of
thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and
health to all their flesh. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for
out of it are the issues of life.
Proverbs 4:20-23
6. Stage one - Fortify
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye
not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled
with the Spirit;
Ephesians 5:15-18
7. Stage one - Fortify
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present
your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your
reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye
transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is
that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God
Romans 12:1-2
8. Stage one - Fortify
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,
but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:25
9. Stage two - Gather
After a period of time, begin to gather resources
•Obtain a weapon of some sort – preferably a melee weapon
•Find a source of water and collect non perishable food
•Cover yourself
•Travel only in the light and never by yourself
10. Stage two - Gather
• 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty
through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
2 Corinthians 10:3-4
• Be ready to do what it takes to protect yourself! – Genesis 39:1
11. Stage two - Gather
• For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than
any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul
and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the
thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
12. Stage two - Gather
• 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of
his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able
to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against
flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the
rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in
high places.
13. Stage two - Gather
• 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand
therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the
breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of
the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye
shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
14. Stage two - Gather
• 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and
supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all
perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Ephesians 6:10-18
15. Stage two - Gather
• 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto
you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that
we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not
the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have
fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son
cleanseth us from all sin.
1 John 1:5-7
16. Stage three - Survive
• Find a new place to live.
– Preferably around a water source
– Preferably in the country away from buildings
• Best options: Prison, Yacht, country mansion on the lake,
Aircraft carrier, hospital.
• Bad options – mall, wal-mart, your house, tall building.
17. Stage three - survive
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your
moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful
for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the
peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus.
18. Stage three - survive
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are
lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there
be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned,
and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be
with you.
Philippians 4:4-9
In the movies, zombies are defined by certain characteristics. Eating brains Reacting to instinctual behavior (sensitive to sound and smell) don’t attack each other. Are formed by a virus, gene altering drug, or alien invasion Destroys the higher functions of the brain and leaves only the instinct and basic predatory functions
Keep thy heart with diligence
Circumspectly - diligently
Being conformed to this world is becoming zombiefied. Don’t let them bite you. Don’t succumb to the temptations this world has to offer. It will look enticing at first but in the end it is only death.
Being conformed to this world is becoming zombiefied. Don’t let them bite you. Don’t succumb to the temptations this world has to offer. It will look enticing at first but in the end it is only death.
Obtain a weapon of some sort – preferably a melee weapon
Obtain a weapon of some sort – preferably a melee weapon
Cover yourself
Cover yourself
Cover yourself
Travel only in the light and never by yourself
Surviving means changing the way you think and act in this world of Zombies. Don’t think you can live the same life and survive. Change your habits and change your conduct. Alexander the great story. Change your conduct or change your name