02/08/15 Sermon
Pastor Seth Gatchell
Pacific Church of Irvine
www.pacificchurch.com
3rd message in the redemptive relating part of a series on "Community"
Message Series - ADVENTure - Part 4 - Jesus Came To Rescue Us - 12-24-16LifePointe Church
This message is Part 4 of our 2016 Christmas message series “ADVENTure” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Jesus Came To Rescue Us", Pastor Chuck explains what the word "ADVENT" means and how the coming of Christ at Christmas was God's intentional rescue plan for the world.
This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016
Don’t Grumble!
Complaining is like scratching an itch.
The more you complain about your husband, the worse he gets
The more you complain about your wife, the worse she gets
The more you complain about your job, the worse it gets
The more you complain about your health, the worse you feel.
Proverbs 17:22 (NIV2011) A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Matthew 11:1 - 24: Jesus Exalts John the BaptistRyanShannon26
J.C. Ryle a well-known bible scholar of yesteryear once said, “doubting does not prove that a man has no faith, but only that his faith is small. And even when our faith is small, the Lord is ready to help us.” In the first 19 verses of Matthew chapter 11 we are going to see one of Jesus’ greatest servants, John the Baptist experience doubts about his faith. Like John, when we earnestly seek Jesus in those difficult moments the Lord does not turn us away for having a small faith. It shows us that even when we do experience seasons of doubt God still uses us mightily for His purposes.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Testing Movements within the Church" sermon at New Life Christian Church in October 2012. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
02/08/15 Sermon
Pastor Seth Gatchell
Pacific Church of Irvine
www.pacificchurch.com
3rd message in the redemptive relating part of a series on "Community"
Message Series - ADVENTure - Part 4 - Jesus Came To Rescue Us - 12-24-16LifePointe Church
This message is Part 4 of our 2016 Christmas message series “ADVENTure” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Jesus Came To Rescue Us", Pastor Chuck explains what the word "ADVENT" means and how the coming of Christ at Christmas was God's intentional rescue plan for the world.
This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016
Don’t Grumble!
Complaining is like scratching an itch.
The more you complain about your husband, the worse he gets
The more you complain about your wife, the worse she gets
The more you complain about your job, the worse it gets
The more you complain about your health, the worse you feel.
Proverbs 17:22 (NIV2011) A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Matthew 11:1 - 24: Jesus Exalts John the BaptistRyanShannon26
J.C. Ryle a well-known bible scholar of yesteryear once said, “doubting does not prove that a man has no faith, but only that his faith is small. And even when our faith is small, the Lord is ready to help us.” In the first 19 verses of Matthew chapter 11 we are going to see one of Jesus’ greatest servants, John the Baptist experience doubts about his faith. Like John, when we earnestly seek Jesus in those difficult moments the Lord does not turn us away for having a small faith. It shows us that even when we do experience seasons of doubt God still uses us mightily for His purposes.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Testing Movements within the Church" sermon at New Life Christian Church in October 2012. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Does Prayer Make Any Difference?" sermon at New Life Christian Church on January 8, 2012. You can read the sermon text here: http://newlifecc.ca/does-prayer-make-any-difference
An updated version of the introduction to our gospel series "Growing Deep in the Gospel". In it we look at how Jesus, the Gospel, the Church and the Mission form the basis of the "Big Picture". If we understand the "Big Picture" we will be able to better answer questions like "What does God says life is all about?", "Why did God create me?", "What is the purpose of life?", "What is God's will for me?", and "How do I decide what is important in life?".
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "A Vision For The Church" sermon at New Life Christian Church on October 5, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
This course will discuss the biblical concept of Marturia as being God's prophetic voice by engaging society with biblical truth. Marturia is advancing the cause of Jesus Christ by bearing witness to the transformation the Good News brings.
Session 1 - Truth-Telling in a World of Uncertainty
Session 2 - Hotel Rwanda: A Truthful Response
Session 3 - Truth Telling: Practical Matters
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 008: “The Kingdom of God II--Miracles and Message”BibleAlive
Explore the message of Jesus and his teaching method. Discover what “Kingdom of God” means. Learn why the “Festive Banquet” is the central image of the Kingdom and why in Jesus’ message. See how metanoia (a complete change of heart) begins with accepting the invitation to the banquet. Also learn about Jesus’ miracles, called “dynameis” or “powerful deeds,” and how these acts of power show forth the hidden Kingdom. Are they historical? And discover how “the distribution of the loaves and fish” is the turning point in Jesus’ ministry.
_MINISTRY_Come Let Us Adore Him #4_Mary & JosephRohan Dredge
Matthew’s gospel focuses on the role of Joseph in the advent story whilst Luke tends to lean towards the experiences and role that Mary played. Put the two together and you see that God chooses unremarkable people to do impossible things.
The danger here is that we romanticise the Christmas story. It’s really a story of trust, sacrifice, perseverance and a whole lot of courage in the fact that when God calls you, even in the midst of challenge, he is present to perform his purpose.
Joseph, in my opinion, is an unsung hero of Scripture. What a mighty and magnificent man. Choosing to obey God, honour Mary and Father Jesus at what would have amounted to significant personal cost. A picture of true biblical manhood.
The other lessons I would invite you to consider is what it means to be called and used by God for significant purposes. You and I are as much candidates for the purposes of God as Mary and Joseph. I trust you are open and willing to be invited into His grand plan and story.
Make it a great completion to 2013. See you in 2014.
_MINISTRY_Come Let Us Adore Him #3_HerodRohan Dredge
Every story has an enemy. Every unfolding epic has a force to be reckoned with that the characters need to push back against, dig deep for resources they didn’t know they had and (ultimately) triumph.
At least that’s the way the story arc goes!
_MINISTRY_Come Let Us Adore Him #2 The Wise MenRohan Dredge
In week 2 of our Come Let Us Adore Him series, Pastor Glen Cox spoke about this part of the Christmas story which is rich in content and meaning.
It reminds us all of one of the most incredible pilgrimages ever undertaken by mankind. Glen uses the example of a personal pilgrimage to draw a comparison and bring context to the need in every one of us to pursue those aspects of life that are important to us. This message dispels many common myths about the journey that these men took to discover the 'King of the Jews' some 2000 years ago.
This year @discoverychurch we are “meeting the people who met Jesus"
These wise men were not kings and were waiting for the great day when the star would shine from the east.
They knew the day was coming and once identified, had enough faith to follow this star. When you think about it, the first people to worship the young man Jesus, wasn't the Jewish nation, whose capital was only 10 km away but a group of gentile astrologers from ancient Persia or Babylon who travelled for months for this very brief encounter. Amazing!
One thing we know for sure is once you meet the person of Jesus, you can never go back the way you came. Your life is changed forever!
#leadershift
Rohan
_MINISTRY_Come Let Us Adore Him #1 Meet The ShepherdsRohan Dredge
The Christmas story amazes me. And I have had it loud and clear since I was 10 years old. Being able to look with fresh eyes at a profound entry to earth is a task I delight in.
This year @discoverychurch we are “meeting the people who met Jesus”
This week, we meet the most unlikely characters to be introduced to Jesus. Shepherds. The second lowest rung on the social scale are the first port of call for the announcement of the birth of Christ.
I speak with many people who don’t think “Jesus is for them” I think the story of the Shepherds can radically change that perspective.
Remember, the announcement was made for you and the invitation includes you.
Merry Christmas
#leadershift
Rohan
_MINISTRY_So You Said I Do #5_True MarriageRohan Dredge
In our final week of So You Said I Do, we explore what Christian marriage CAN BE. Too often we look at what isn’t happening in life and love rather than be reminded and excited about what’s possible.
This week my wife Megan shared the third message in our series So You Said I Do. She shared on seasons.
In our everyday life, seasons come and seasons go. The same is true in marriage. The marriage relationship experiences seasons coming and seasons going and great marriages recognise and respond to the changing seasons.
As Jim Rohn so beautifully explained it - the same wind blows on us all: the wind of economic uncertainty, the wind of relationship challenge, the wind of financial pressure. The difference in the destination is simply this: how you set your sail. You can't change the way the wind blows but you can change the set of your marriage sail.
Every season has a purpose, even if you can't see it or language it, and no season is wasted. Great marriages find the purpose in every season and continue to persevere and push through to see the results they desire.
Make your marriage count by learning how to recognise and respond to the changing seasons.
#leadershift
Roh & Megan
_MINISTRY_So You Said I Do #2_Responsibility & FormationRohan Dredge
As we build on the So You Said I Do Marriage series we deep dive
into the area that I think can change a marriage most quickly and
most noticeably. No, it’s not “what your partner needs to hear....” It
is about you and making a choice to take full personal
responsibility for our attitudes and actions.
The bible begins and ends with a perfect marriage. That’s the last of
them. My marriage, your marriage and all our relationships are in
some way broken. Brokenness, as this message outlines, can
adversely affect a marriage. When we live out of smallness of spirit,
fear and insecurity, we are tempted to deny God the role and pleasure of
being our all in all. We then learn unresourceful and unhelpful
behaviours that simply do not serve and bring life to our Marriage.
There is hope. Take full responsibility for your own attitudes and
actions. Do the work to be validated personally. Get you insides
right, so to speak. Bring your whole (and healing) self back to your
marriage, family and relationships to serve and invest in their
future.
Do the personal work, it’s worth it.
#leadershift
Roh
_MINISTRY_So You Said I Do #1_Family Of OriginRohan Dredge
In this opening message for our new Series “So You Said I Do” we explore the importance and significance of family of origin. The environment we grew up in, our relationship with our parents and siblings how information is shared and conflict experienced.
Family of Origin can manifest itself in a number of ways, some helpful, some funny and some unhelpful. Being aware of your family of Origin as well its impact on your current family situation is essential to building a healthy family system. It can be sorted out.
Drawing on the teaching in Genesis 2 and Matthew 19 this message encourages the hearer to truly leave their original family, join (or cleave the KJV of the bible says) to their new family and unite together in becoming one.
The next best step in creating a family that you love to be part of is to delight in your family and marriage. In short…. Stay Amazed.
Enjoy the journey towards a marriage that loves and lasts.
_MINISTRY_ Vertical #2_The Sacrifice of PraiseRohan Dredge
In this message, Creative Pastor Greg Attwells unpacks our New Covenant responsibility as priests to minister the Lord in praise. The sacrifice of praise is a response to the sacrifice of Jesus and how we lead ourselves into the reality of his Kingdom
The posture of praise brings God's perspective into full view. To begin our new series Vertical, guest Andrew Menzies highlights how praise brings a right perspective of god, a right perspective of ministry and a right perspective for our future.
_MINISTRY_Vertical #5_The Fruit of PraiseRohan Dredge
When we understand the basics of anything, we can build on them and do them well. In this message, Rohan explores the foundational factors that lead us to a positive place of praise. When we lift up our eyes, soul, voice and hands, with perspective, conviction, declaration and surrender; we position ourselves for a far greater understanding of God and how we can praise Him: Because how we praise follows who praise.
_MINISTRY_Vertical #4_The Pathway of PraiseRohan Dredge
What do we do that's important before we get to the thing that's important? In this message, Rohan teaches how we can prepare to praise by reflecting on our walk, our words and our witness and how they might be barriers to our own self-leadership and in doing so, experience the promise of Psalm 15 of "never being shaken" from God's presence.
_MINISTRY_Vertical #3_The Profile of PraiseRohan Dredge
In this message, Rohan communicates the focus and fruit of praise. He teaches that when we focus on God, with an attitude of exaltation and lean into the praise experience through self-leadership, we can experience dominion.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docxJames Knipper
Countless volumes have been written trying to explain the mystery of three persons in one true God, leaving us to resort to metaphors such as the three-leaf clover to try to comprehend the Divinity. Many of us grew up with the quintessential pyramidal Trinity structure of God at the top and Son and Spirit in opposite corners. But what if we looked at this ‘mystery’ from a different perspective? What if we shifted our language of God as a being towards the concept of God as love? What if we focused more on the relationship within the Trinity versus the persons of the Trinity? What if stopped looking at God as a noun…and instead considered God as a verb? Check it out…
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
2. 20-23 All this energy issues from Christ: God raised him from
death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of
running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments,
no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the
time being, but forever. He is in charge of it all, has the final word
on everything. At the centre of all this, Christ rules the church.
The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is
peripheral to the church. The church is Christ’s body, in which he
speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.
Ephesians 1:20-23 TMSG
5. #allinbecause
Of Who We Are Reaching.
Jesus focused on who he was trying to REACH with who was trying to KEEP.
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6. 8 Zacchaeus just stood there, a little stunned. He stammered
apologetically, “Master, I give away half my income to the poor—
and if I’m caught cheating, I pay four times the damages.” 9-10
Jesus said, “Today is salvation day in this home! Here he is:
Zacchaeus, son of Abraham! For the Son of Man came to find and
restore the lost.”
Luke 19:8-10 TMSG
7. Jesus made MAKING disciples the way we BECOME disciples.
#allinbecause
Of What We Are Making.
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8. 14-16 Still later, as the Eleven were eating supper, he appeared
and took them to task most severely for their stubborn unbelief,
refusing to believe those who had seen him raised up. Then he
said, “Go into the world. Go everywhere and announce the
Message of God’s good news to one and all. Whoever believes
and is baptised is saved; whoever refuses to believe is damned.
Mark 16:14-16 TMSG
10. Jesus created a movement OF movement that [still] changes the world
#allinbecause
Of How We Are Moving.
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11. 5 But the Jews who were not persuaded, becoming envious, took some of the
evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, set all the city in an
uproar and attacked the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the
people. 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some
brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, “These who have turned the
world upside down have come here too. 7 Jason has harboured them, and
these are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another
king—Jesus.” 8 And they troubled the crowd and the rulers of the city when
they heard these things. 9 So when they had taken security from Jason and the
rest, they let them go.
Acts 17:5-9 NKJV
16. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about
what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended
for….
Hebrews 11:1-2 NIV
18. 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another,
that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous
man availeth much.
James 5:16 KJV
20. Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any
comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are
your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly
happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one
another, and working together with one mind and purpose. 3
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking
of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your
own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
Philippians 2:1-4 NLT
22. And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your
bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a
living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is
truly the way to worship him. 2 Don’t copy the behaviour and
customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new
person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to
know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:1-2 NLT