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The Father Heart of Paul (part one)
The Father Heart of Paul (part one) The Importance of “Father” to Paul 1. Paul had a special relationship to God as Father (Rom. 8:15, Gal. 4:6) 2. Paul viewed himself as a spiritual father, and his role as father was very important to him (1 Cor. 4:15, 2 Cor. 6:13, Gal 4:19, 2 Tim. 1:2, Titus 1:4) 3. Paul saw himself as being in a lineage of father’s that led back to God the Father (Eph. 3:14-15) Five Ways Paul Loves His Children 1. Attention (time) – A father’s heart is an attentive heart (Rom. 1:9-10, 1 Cor. 1:4, 2 Tim. 1:3) 2. Affection – A father’s heart is filled with affection for his children (2 Tim. 1:2-4, I Cor. 4:17, 2 Cor. 6:11-13) - Hugs, kisses, and words of affection (“I love you, I miss you, I can’t wait to see you again” - Affection must always be unconditional 3. Affirmation – A father’s heart overflows with affirmation (I Cor. 16:13, 1 Tim. 4:12, 1 Tim. 6:11-14, I Thess. 2:11, 2 Tim. 2:1, 2 Tim. 4:1-2) - “You can do it, I believe in you!” 4. Approval – A father’s heart gives approval for a job well done (2 Cor. 7:4, 1 Thess. 2:20, 2 Thess. 1:4) - “Good job, I’m so proud of you, way to go!” 5. Admonishment – A father’s heart gives admonition when needed - It is never shaming (1 Cor. 4:14) - It always strives to build up, not tear down (2 Cor. 13:10)
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Guiding our Youth in Today’s Hyper Sexual Culture
Guiding our Youth in Today’s Hyper Sexual Culture There are 6.6 sexual incidents per hour on daytime television soap operas 1 out of 8 television shows depicts or strongly implies sexual intercourse Prime-time television has 25 instances of sexual behavior for every one instance of preventive behavior or comment Movies most popular with youth contain multiple instances of sexual intercourse in less than two hours The U.S. spends $13.3 billion a year on adult entertainment (more than professional sporting events) 50% of people who stay in corporate hotel chains purchase adult films on in-room pay-per-view systems Playboy web site averages 5 million hits per day About 80% of students in a poll at James Madison University said they had hooked up during their four years of college They also had an average of 11 hook-up partners in college Five Biblical Principles to Guide us in Light of Today’s Sexual Culture 1. We need to know the devastating toll sexual sin will take on us. Do you want to pay this kind of price? (1 Corinthians 3:16, 17; 6: 16-18) 2. We need to know how serious God takes it when we don’t control our own sexual urges and take advantage of another sister or brother. Are you aware of these consequences? (I Thessalonians 4: 3-7)) 3. We need to nurture the wholesome yearning in life for intimacy (John 15) Most sexual sin is a counterfeit for someone’s search for intimacy 4. We need to act on the power of covenanting with God (Job 31:1) 5. We can enjoy this wonderful, life-giving relationship of knowing our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in us. (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20)
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GOT KIDS? Got questions?
GOT KIDS? Got questions? The Five most important principles you need to know about raising your children. 1. Build a bridge to your child for nurture and correction (Ephesians 6:4) 2. Learn the delicate balance between freedom and responsibility. (John 8:31) 3. Learn to cooperate with God’s built-in consequences of pain or reward (Galatians 6:7-10) 4. Know the difference between punishment and discipline. (Hebrews 10:30 5. Be constantly training your children in the big three: Obedience, Respect and Responsibility. (Ephesians 6:1-3)
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How thirsty are you?
HOW THIRSTY ARE YOU? John 7:37-39) Pentecost Sunday 37. On the last day and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out with a loud voice saying, If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38. “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 39. But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. Historical setting of this scripture: Do you Know What you are Thirsty for? Come to Me Drink Believe in Me as the Scriptures say Out of your heart will flow rivers (springs) of living water What is the Nature of These Springs? The living Springs come by receiving the Holy Spirit The supernatural Springs flowing from this Rock are now in us The power effected in us goes far beyond our natural ability The Springs can dry up and they can be revived The Holy Spirit came on Pentecost (Acts 1: 4-8; 2: 1-42) They waited because they were thirsty The Holy Spirit came upon them in a visible presence It turned cowardly persons hung up with their personal junk into bold powerful ambassadors for Christ. Miracles, signs, wonders, gifts and fruit came with the Spirit The promise of the Holy Spirit is to all men, women, sons and daughters Let those who are thirsty come; and let all who wish take the free gift of the water of life. (Revelation 22:17)
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Will Your Faith Fail?
Will Your Faith Fail? Luke 5:3-11 “When the Son of Man returns, will He really find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8 If Jesus is concerned about our ability to remain people who live by faith, then we need to ask the question of ourselves as well. What happens to my faith-- When I have to leave all for Him. Matthew 6:33, Our greatest concern or attention is generally not the Kingdom of God, rather----- When I can’t go with Him. Mark 5:18-20, “..he begged Him (Jesus) that he could go with Him. However, Jesus did not permit him,….” 3. When His directives make little sense. Luke 5:3-11, God tells us to go fishing in the day time when we all know that the time to fish with nets is at night. We did it and it didn’t work. Then why would it work now?
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70 x 7 (Embarrassing isn’t it?)
70 x 7 (Embarrassing isn’t it?) Matthew 18:21-35 There is nothing as foundational to the Christian faith, than the reality and value of forgiveness of our sins through Jesus Christ. For various reasons we seem comfortable to quickly accept God’s unfailing forgiveness, yet at times, fail to extend that same measure to others. We have our reasons, of course, but we easily complicate forgiveness. Jesus never did that. He just kept reminding us to forgive. You don’t understand me. We become intoxicated by the injustices done to us “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive…..” Matthew 6:12 The smallest offense is ignored – ‘It’s not my responsibility it’s their problem.’ Matthew 18:21-35 You can’t move forward until you go back. We find new friends rather than repair old bridges “…and you remember that your brother has something against you….. go….” Matthew 5:23 The issue of ‘pay-back’ ‘After all I’ve done for you, you did this to me?’ “…that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him…” 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 “Everyone should keep a fair-sized cemetery in which to bury the faults of others.” Henry Ward Beecher
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What do Mothers Teach us About the Heart of God?
What do Mothers Teach us About the Heart of God? Mother’s exemplify the nature of God’s comfort Isaiah 66:13 “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” Mother’s live out God’s heart of sacrifice Isaiah 49:15-16 “Can a mother forget her own baby, and not love the child she bore” Even if a mother could forget her child, I will never forget you. Jerusalem, I could never forget you! I have written your name on the palms of my hands.” Mother’s display God’s protective heart Luke 13:34 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not!” Mother’s reflect the gentle nurturing heart of God 1 Thessalonians 2:7 “As an apostle of Christ we certainly had a right to make some demands of you, but we were as gentle among you as a mother feeding and caring for her own children.” Mother’s pass on the godly training to be content and secure in God’s presence Psalm 131:1-2 “O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.”
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Spring Missions Sunday 2009 -Todd Miller
Spring missions Sunday. Featuring Todd Miller Director of Rosdale Mennonite Missions SEND program.
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The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link Acts 16 The Call to Macedonia When the Son of Man comes will He really find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8 ‘We say we are searching. That is a great thing – to search for God and truth. Typically, however we are seeking Him sometimes, occasionally, when it occurs to us, or for a deep moment or two, - like an encounter with death, or shocking injustice or personal loss - but then the moment passes and it is gone. The search is gone. It is unwise and dishonorable to call such a haphazard process a search.’ Jacob Needleman ‘Why Can’t We Be Good?’ 1. Our passions affect endurance “For we are laborers together with God.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 “…present your bodies a living sacrifice which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1 2. Relationships expose our expectations “Have you been with me so long, and yet you do not know Me, Philip?” John 14:9 3. Our study or searching, is determined by hunger Bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5) “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed…..” 2 Timothy 2:15 We generally fail to grow deep in what is not forced on us.
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