Sermon 11.18.12 - Gratefulness
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This document discusses being grateful through verses from 1 Thessalonians. It encourages the reader to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances, as this is God's will. It also recommends prioritizing thanksgiving in prayers, using spiritual songs, and reflecting on those less fortunate in order to cultivate an attitude of gratitude.
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Paul writes to the Philippians from prison expressing his gratitude for their partnership in spreading the gospel. He is certain that God will continue the good work He began in them until Christ's return. Paul shares in God's favor toward the Philippians, loving them with the compassion of Christ. He prays that their love and knowledge will grow so they may live pure lives until Christ's return, bringing glory to God. Paul wants them to know that despite his imprisonment, the gospel continues to spread through him and give believers confidence to speak without fear.
Contending with Contentment
This document is a passage from the Bible in Philippians 4:4-20 discussing contentment and God being the ultimate supplier of all needs. It encourages the reader to rejoice in God, not be anxious, and present all requests to God through prayer. It talks about focusing on noble things and putting into practice what was learned from God. It discusses Paul being content in all circumstances because of God's strength and the Philippians sharing with Paul in his time of need. It declares that God will meet all needs from his riches in glory and is deserving of all praise.
Philippians 4 challenge
The passage encourages unity, joy, gentleness, and prayer. It urges the reader to imitate Paul and focus on things true, honorable, and commendable. It promises God's peace for those who bring requests to Him without anxiety through prayer and thanksgiving.
Mission sunday 2016
This document contains excerpts from the Bible discussing the importance of prayer and support for missionaries. It encourages readers to pray for missionaries, send them encouragement through cards and messages, ask for their prayer requests, video chat with them, and provide financial support. The Bible passages discuss how prayer and support can help missionaries spread the word of God and be strengthened in their faith despite hardships.
Making Progress
The document discusses how churches of Christ can make progress in evangelism and gain momentum. It suggests that churches need direction, focus, and commitment through a plan that glorifies God. The plan should involve sacrificing to spread the gospel so that God is praised and souls are saved, following Christ's example of fruitful service.
April 17, 2011
This document contains the order of service for a church parish on April 17, 2011. It includes elements such as a call to worship, opening songs, prayers, scripture readings from Isaiah and Psalms, a sermon, offering, and benediction. The key messages are celebrating Jesus Christ through worship and song, confessing sins and finding forgiveness, and remembering Christ's sacrifice through the reading of his passion and death on the cross according to the gospels.
Holy Family A
Dear brothers and sisters,
Let us promote brotherhood/sisterhood in our families and communities. We are not called to rugged individualists. Good Christian families are the best transmitters of the Christian faith to the young. We pattern our relationships to that of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Take some cue from Saint Arnold and Saint Joseph.
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Fr. Cielo
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- 6. Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord!
- 7. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- 8. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
- 12. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
- 13. 6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
- 17. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
- 19. 6 Donot be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- 22. • Prioritize Thanksgiving in your prayers • Ask God to sensitize you to complaining • Utilize Spiritual Songs • Thank people who bless you • Reflect on those less fortunate than you • Hang around grateful people