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Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm alone is good, but alone is not enough. In ministry, to be supplemented by love, affection and devotion. Juxtaposition, not opposition. twisted dedication. Good motives become evil when…

Consumed

Pastor Kevin White Simeon / Us What are we consumed by? Revealed to Simeon that he would not die until he saw the Saviour. Still righteous and devout. Righteous: well towards people Devout: careful…

Leviticus 19:33, Leviticus 19:34, Romans 12:1, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 8:7, 2 Corinthians 8:8, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 13:2

BSF: Apr 9, 2012

James 3 Taming the tongue requires heavenly wisdom Teachers influence people. Lots of false teachers, distort the Bible and truth. Know of good teaching by going to the bible, and knowing the bible.…

James 3:1 (NIV84)

BSF: Apr 2, 2012

James 1:1-18 Joy in trials and temptations This joy is seated, rooted in Christ. "Why?" v5: in trial, ask God how I can get to know Him better. Wisdom. Ask for His macro-level vision. The right perspective,…

James 1:1 (NIV84), James 2:1 (NIV84)

BSF: Mar 26, 2012

Eph 6:10-12 Identifying the enemy Eph 6:13-17 Suiting up for battle Eph 6:18-24 Prayer & Farewell Eph 6:10-12 Identifying the enemy Be strong in the Lord : depending on God's strength Characters of…

Ephesians 6:10 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:11 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:12 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:13 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:14 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:15 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:16 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:17 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:18 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:19 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:20 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:21 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:22 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:23 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:24 (NIV84)

BSF: Mar 5, 2012

We are more connected than ever through technology but we're still lonely with broken relationships A lack of peace - tech cannot replace -- 2:1-10 Saved by Grace through faith Objects of wrath - awaiting…

Ephesians 2:1 (NIV84), Ephesians 3:1 (NIV84)

BSF: Feb 20, 2012

2 Cor 8:1-9:15 Paul's exhortation to generous giving v7 Giving to God: should be planned, not tipping-change in your pockets v8 trust God in giving. Blessing may not be financial or physical, however.…

2 Corinthians 8:1 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 10:1 (NIV84)

BSF: Feb 13, 2012

1- 2 Cor 1:4-9 God allows trials so we will rely on Him, experience His comfort and comfort others Paul didn't want to pain them, wrote in great distress because it was out of love. Comforting involves…

2 Corinthians 1:1 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:1 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:2 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:3 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:4 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:5 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:6 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:7 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:8 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:10 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 2:11 (NIV84)

BSF: Jan 16, 2012

2 Thess 1 --Jesus Will Bring Deliverance and Judgement Relatively new Christians, confused on some things Had patience, evidence shows faith in Christ Experiencing persecution, looking for relief (v8)…

BSF: Jan 9, 2012

1Th:1 - Thankfulness Recurring theme throughout letter: Jesus' return V3: faith, love and hope V6-10: model Christians, reputation well known Idol not necessarily an object but anything that displaces…

1 Thessalonians 1:1 (NIV84)

BSF: Dec 16, 2011

Heb 7:1-8, 13 Jesus - high priest of a new covenant Melchizedek v3 Priest forever, does not retire v25 save completely: faith in Jesus beings complete salvation Heb 9:1-10,18 Jesus' sacrifice better…

Hebrews 7:1 (NIV84)

Finding Joy in Forgiveness

"I know you love me because you always forgive me." We love because He first loved us. Psalm 103: Is there someone ready and willing to forgive, heals, redeems, crowns, satisfies? God delights in forgiving…

Psalm 51:1 (NIV84), Psalm 103:1 (NIV84)

Exhaustion

Fast lane. We want to be in it if not beside it. Learning to wait upon the Lord. Child-like attitude clinging to the parent, crying expecting an answer. Not like a pagan praying not expecting anything.…

Isaiah 40:28 (NIV84)

Worship

Barriers to worship: sin Worship = service. God is the audience Worship leaders are facilitators Congregation is the performer ... But frequently, roles are reversed. Singing praises TO God, not ABOUT…

Psalm 95:6 (NIV84)

Speaking Life Into Your Family

Dr. Greg Smalley Island ECC, Hong Kong Speaking Life Into Your Family James 3:10 : Proverbs 18:21 : life and death Perhaps not literal physical death, but of the heart. Life, to build the other up.…

Proverbs 18:10 (NIV84), James 3:10 (NIV84)

craving for pure milk

develop a continuing craving humans like grass of the field the Word of the Lord will stand closeness to God is not physical going to Jerusalem doesnt make you closer enjoying nature is not "God" Ppl…

1 Peter 1:23 (NIV84)

The Real Deal

Children grow up to lose their identity learn to put on fake feelings to appease the other person. a false image to others Sins need to be brought out to the open in order for repentance to occur Good…

Acts 4:32 (NIV84), Acts 4:33 (NIV84), Acts 4:34 (NIV84), Acts 4:35 (NIV84), Acts 4:36 (NIV84), Acts 4:37 (NIV84), Acts 5:1 (NIV84), Acts 5:2 (NIV84), Acts 5:3 (NIV84), Acts 5:4 (NIV84), Acts 5:5 (NIV84), Acts 5:6 (NIV84), Acts 5:7 (NIV84), Acts 5:8 (NIV84), Acts 5:9 (NIV84), Acts 5:10 (NIV84), Acts 5:11 (NIV84), Acts 9:26 (NIV84), Acts 9:27 (NIV84)

quarrels and fights

Fights from the beginning of time - adam blamed eve, eve blamed the snake, eve argued with adam for blaming her adulterous towards God? Personal Affluence ever-higher level of material abundance desire…

Ecclesiastes 5:10 (NIV84), Matthew 16:24 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 6:9 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV84), James 4:3 (NIV84)

Self Control

having power over yourself, but not in self effort being a disciple, out of that discipline occurs be empowered by the holy spirit, not something we can engineer. cant just "try harder" trying can…

Exodus 3:1 (NIV84), Exodus 3:2 (NIV84), Exodus 3:3 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 9:25 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 9:26 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 9:27 (NIV84), 2 Peter 1:3 (NIV84)

Spiritual Clutter

With clutter in our lives, risk not fulfilling the Great Commission Self-serving Addicitions, the list is endless. Prevents you from seeking God. Self-seeking, self-pleasure, becomes beyond self-control.…

Matthew 28:18 (NIV84), Matthew 28:19 (NIV84), Matthew 28:20 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:10 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:11 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:12 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:13 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:14 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:15 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:16 (NIV84), Ephesians 6:17 (NIV84)

God's Moral Law

1. God's Moral Law is Absolute 2. Law is in relational terms. Greatest commandment is about love because God is Love 3. There are consequences to breaking the Law cannot ignore world laws, legal…

Genesis 1:26 (NIV84), Genesis 1:27 (NIV84)

The Way To Life Demands Commitment

1. requires EFFORT (13-14) - wide gate is religious gate going thru the motions of religion church, acknowledging Lord, etc. - narrow gate only go through naked too narrow for any baggage salvation through…

Matthew 7:13 (NIV84), Matthew 7:14 (NIV84), Matthew 7:15 (NIV84), Matthew 7:16 (NIV84), Matthew 7:17 (NIV84), Matthew 7:18 (NIV84), Matthew 7:19 (NIV84), Matthew 7:20 (NIV84), Matthew 7:21 (NIV84), Matthew 7:22 (NIV84), Matthew 7:23 (NIV84), Matthew 7:24 (NIV84), Matthew 7:25 (NIV84), Matthew 7:26 (NIV84), Matthew 7:27 (NIV84)

Divisions

1. human leaders: paul, apollos, cephas 2. evidence of divisions which minister to follow? who is right? is any one better than the other? 3. results of divisions self-destruction 4. how does the passage

1 Corinthians 3:1 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:2 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:3 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:4 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:5 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:7 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:8 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:9 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:10 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:11 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:12 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:13 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:14 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:15 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:16 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:19 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:20 (NIV84)