Grace for your spirit
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. I Peter 5:8
One time two championship wrestlers were put into a cage. No one could get out of the ring or get thrown out of the ring. It was a fight to the finish. We are in such a match with the devil. We are in a cage with someone who seeks to devour us. We might want to run, but we cannot. If we are sober and alert, we will soon realize that there will be no victory for us one on one with the devil. Fortunately, we have a silent, invisible partner in the ring with us. We don't' have go one on one. We can't get out, but with His help, we won't lose. Thank you Jesus. With Him in the ring, we don't have to get out to win.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Grace for your spirit July 7, 2010
Grace for your spirit
To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: 'I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Revelation 3:1
A preacher took a new job at a church that was dead. He wanted to spark some interest, so he put an announcement in the paper about the death of a formerly active member of the church. He didn't include the name, so on the appointed day of the funeral, all the members showed up to see who it was that had died. At the end of the service the casket was opened and people filed by to see who the dead person might be. Each looked into the casket and left shocked. The preacher had placed a mirror in the casket. When they looked at the dead member, it was them. Let's not just be church members living on a name, let's come alive and be Christians.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: 'I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Revelation 3:1
A preacher took a new job at a church that was dead. He wanted to spark some interest, so he put an announcement in the paper about the death of a formerly active member of the church. He didn't include the name, so on the appointed day of the funeral, all the members showed up to see who it was that had died. At the end of the service the casket was opened and people filed by to see who the dead person might be. Each looked into the casket and left shocked. The preacher had placed a mirror in the casket. When they looked at the dead member, it was them. Let's not just be church members living on a name, let's come alive and be Christians.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Grace for your spirit July 6, 2010
Grace for your spirit
For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. II Corinthians 5:1
We live on the poor side of town near a hospital and a university. Both these institutions buy all the property they can, then tear the houses down for more expansion. I know what it is like to live in the path of those threats to my house and property. Where will I go when the wrecking ball comes for me? For years I have had to give those worries to the Lord, or they would drive me crazy. We don't have to have those worries about our earthly lives. We know our earthly tents, our bodies, will be torn down, but our new house is ready. When you know your new house is ready, it takes away all the pain. Enjoy it.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. II Corinthians 5:1
We live on the poor side of town near a hospital and a university. Both these institutions buy all the property they can, then tear the houses down for more expansion. I know what it is like to live in the path of those threats to my house and property. Where will I go when the wrecking ball comes for me? For years I have had to give those worries to the Lord, or they would drive me crazy. We don't have to have those worries about our earthly lives. We know our earthly tents, our bodies, will be torn down, but our new house is ready. When you know your new house is ready, it takes away all the pain. Enjoy it.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Friday, July 2, 2010
Grace for your spirit July 2, 2010
Grace for your spirit
Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. Habakkuk 1:4
Habakkuk is singing the blues, complaining to God about his situation. His preaching is going nowhere, and he wonders why God isn't doing something. His people refused to honor God's commands, and the results were destructive. With the Law paralyzed and ignored by the people, how would righteousness ever win? It cannot. The same is true today. When God's Word is ignored, and paralyzed, the end result is destruction. We are facing the erosion of our lives and freedoms, and ultimate destruction. Let's cry out to God for help. If we will all return to God's will in our nation, we will be able to say "Happy 4th" and and mean it.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4L23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. Habakkuk 1:4
Habakkuk is singing the blues, complaining to God about his situation. His preaching is going nowhere, and he wonders why God isn't doing something. His people refused to honor God's commands, and the results were destructive. With the Law paralyzed and ignored by the people, how would righteousness ever win? It cannot. The same is true today. When God's Word is ignored, and paralyzed, the end result is destruction. We are facing the erosion of our lives and freedoms, and ultimate destruction. Let's cry out to God for help. If we will all return to God's will in our nation, we will be able to say "Happy 4th" and and mean it.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4L23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Thursday, July 1, 2010
What To Expect At the Northwest Church of Christ
MEMBERS OF CHRIST'SCHURCH
1)Believing that the church is the called out of Christ; and the fellowship of the saved
2)Believing in one eternal all-knowing, all-powerful Godhead of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3)Believing that Jesus was made flesh, born of a virgin, and lived with us without sin
4)Believing that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, was buried, rose from the dead, and ascended back to heaven
5)Believing the Bible is God’s inspired word that provides our standard of right and wrong, and the way of salvation
6)Believing that man is a sinner and lost without the saving blood of Jesus
7)Believing that saving faith includes repentance, and baptism byimmersion for the forgiveness of sins
8)Believing that only baptized believers are members of the church and the kingdom of God
9)Believing that all Christians should worship properly as Scripture directs.
10)Believing that Christians should share the good news of Jesus, and serve others until Jesus returns with our heavenly reward
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Sunday Morning Worship Activities
Enjoy congregational singing without instruments. Prayers will be offered that allows our needs to be brought to Him. Communion service offered every Sunday to remember the Lord’s death until He returns. Lessons from the Bible that will teach us God’s word. You may expect the worship to be warm, friendly, and orderly. No one is ever required to speak or made to feel uncomfortable in any way. We pray you will feel welcome to come and stay
1)Believing that the church is the called out of Christ; and the fellowship of the saved
2)Believing in one eternal all-knowing, all-powerful Godhead of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3)Believing that Jesus was made flesh, born of a virgin, and lived with us without sin
4)Believing that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, was buried, rose from the dead, and ascended back to heaven
5)Believing the Bible is God’s inspired word that provides our standard of right and wrong, and the way of salvation
6)Believing that man is a sinner and lost without the saving blood of Jesus
7)Believing that saving faith includes repentance, and baptism byimmersion for the forgiveness of sins
8)Believing that only baptized believers are members of the church and the kingdom of God
9)Believing that all Christians should worship properly as Scripture directs.
10)Believing that Christians should share the good news of Jesus, and serve others until Jesus returns with our heavenly reward
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Sunday Morning Worship Activities
Enjoy congregational singing without instruments. Prayers will be offered that allows our needs to be brought to Him. Communion service offered every Sunday to remember the Lord’s death until He returns. Lessons from the Bible that will teach us God’s word. You may expect the worship to be warm, friendly, and orderly. No one is ever required to speak or made to feel uncomfortable in any way. We pray you will feel welcome to come and stay
Opportunities At Northwest Church of Christ
The church is on the West Side of U.S. 41 North at Florida Ave. Just 1/2 North of the 41/63 interchange in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Sunday
9:30 AM Bible Classes on the book of Romans
10:30 AM Worship Services
6:00 PM Bible Study studies in John and Acts
Wednesday
7:00 PM Bible Study Studies in John and Acts
Benevolence Successes
We collected $450.00 for the relief efforts in Haiti. The money was sent to an orphanage supported by the Estes Church of Christ in Henderson, Tn.
In December we filled food basket
Ten boxes of gloves, hats, scarves, and socks were delivered to local schools,
shelters and community centers
$100.18 was collected for the needed in our change for change jar
We also filled eight boxes for the Samaritan Shoe Box program oversees
and participated in the commodity program for Shults Lewis Children Home
Sunday
9:30 AM Bible Classes on the book of Romans
10:30 AM Worship Services
6:00 PM Bible Study studies in John and Acts
Wednesday
7:00 PM Bible Study Studies in John and Acts
Benevolence Successes
We collected $450.00 for the relief efforts in Haiti. The money was sent to an orphanage supported by the Estes Church of Christ in Henderson, Tn.
In December we filled food basket
Ten boxes of gloves, hats, scarves, and socks were delivered to local schools,
shelters and community centers
$100.18 was collected for the needed in our change for change jar
We also filled eight boxes for the Samaritan Shoe Box program oversees
and participated in the commodity program for Shults Lewis Children Home
Grace for your spirit July 1, 2010
Grace for your spirit For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things. Philippians 3:18-19
Paul is encouraging Christians to follow the example he has set before them. He is pleading with them to act and talk as citizens of Christ's heavenly kingdom. His heart was broken over the hypocrisy in his presence. People who were claiming to be Christians, actually were enemies of the cross. Since they had set their minds of earthly things, their appetite had become their god. The same is true today. We might expect this kind of behavior in the world, but not in the church. Let's set our mind on the kingdom that will endure forever instead of our appetites and shame.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Paul is encouraging Christians to follow the example he has set before them. He is pleading with them to act and talk as citizens of Christ's heavenly kingdom. His heart was broken over the hypocrisy in his presence. People who were claiming to be Christians, actually were enemies of the cross. Since they had set their minds of earthly things, their appetite had become their god. The same is true today. We might expect this kind of behavior in the world, but not in the church. Let's set our mind on the kingdom that will endure forever instead of our appetites and shame.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
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