Grace for your spirit
Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountakin by themselves. Matthew 17:1
When Jesus took His apostles up on the Mount of Transfiguration, they climbed with lots of baggage. They were still dragging Moses and the Prophets with them, and God wanted to show them they would need to unload the baggage to make it to the summit with Jesus. A mountain guide once met such a person loaded down with unnecessary things. He informed the mountain climber that they would gradually have to sacrifice their stuff, or they would sacrifice reaching the top. Too many start to follow Jesus carrying all their loves with them. Will we give up our stuff, or will we sacrifice the summit? This is why Jesus gave us the secret of being His disciple. Deny self, take up His cross, and follow Him. The climb doesn't come with a Sherpa!! Are you still coming?
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Grace for your spirit January 6, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Suddenly the fingers of a man's hand emerged and began writing opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace, and the king saw the back of the hand that did the writing. Daniel 5:5
Have you ever heard the phase, "I saw the handwriting on the wall?" This is where that thought comes from. King Belshazzar's pride had clouded his view of who was in charge. He disregarded the hand of God in his life, and this night as he partied he saw the hand of God writing on the wall. The message was made clear to him. God had measured his life and faithfulness, and he was found wanting. His kingdom was lost that night, and the king was killed. Often when we see the handwriting on the wall, it is too late. Let's all be aware of how the hand of God is working in our lives before we see His writing on our wall.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Suddenly the fingers of a man's hand emerged and began writing opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace, and the king saw the back of the hand that did the writing. Daniel 5:5
Have you ever heard the phase, "I saw the handwriting on the wall?" This is where that thought comes from. King Belshazzar's pride had clouded his view of who was in charge. He disregarded the hand of God in his life, and this night as he partied he saw the hand of God writing on the wall. The message was made clear to him. God had measured his life and faithfulness, and he was found wanting. His kingdom was lost that night, and the king was killed. Often when we see the handwriting on the wall, it is too late. Let's all be aware of how the hand of God is working in our lives before we see His writing on our wall.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Grace for your spirit January 5, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My load is light. Matthew 11:29-30
Peter asked this question at the council in Jerusalem between the Jews and Gentiles. "Why do you put God to the test by placing a yoke upon the disciples which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?" Religion usually consists of a heavy burden to bear. The heavier the burden, the more holy we feel. Christianity is the release from the burdens, because Jesus carries the load for us. As a child we might try to please our dad by helping him carry the heaviest box we can find, even though he told us to bring the little one. We struggle along hoping to find favor with our dad when we don't need to do it. Eventually, he comes and carries it for us. That is the good news of Jesus. As we struggle with our holy load, Jesus picks it up along with us, and carries us along. Praise the Lord for his grace. He carries and we enjoy the ride.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My load is light. Matthew 11:29-30
Peter asked this question at the council in Jerusalem between the Jews and Gentiles. "Why do you put God to the test by placing a yoke upon the disciples which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?" Religion usually consists of a heavy burden to bear. The heavier the burden, the more holy we feel. Christianity is the release from the burdens, because Jesus carries the load for us. As a child we might try to please our dad by helping him carry the heaviest box we can find, even though he told us to bring the little one. We struggle along hoping to find favor with our dad when we don't need to do it. Eventually, he comes and carries it for us. That is the good news of Jesus. As we struggle with our holy load, Jesus picks it up along with us, and carries us along. Praise the Lord for his grace. He carries and we enjoy the ride.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
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 12-16
10:30 AM Worship Services
6:00 PM Bible Study studies in topical studies affecting our Christians living
Wednesday
7:00 PM Bible Study Studies in Ecclesiastes
Cannon Inn Program
On August 1st we began our Sunday worship program at this assisted living center. The worship service was aided with five of our members helping. We have about 25 residents attending regularly
Benevolence Successes
In December we filled food basket
Four boxes of gloves, hats, scarves, and socks were delivered to local schools,
shelters and community centers
Participated in the commodity program for Shults Lewis Children Home
Sunday
9:30 AM Bible Classes on the book of Romans 12-16
10:30 AM Worship Services
6:00 PM Bible Study studies in topical studies affecting our Christians living
Wednesday
7:00 PM Bible Study Studies in Ecclesiastes
Cannon Inn Program
On August 1st we began our Sunday worship program at this assisted living center. The worship service was aided with five of our members helping. We have about 25 residents attending regularly
Benevolence Successes
In December we filled food basket
Four boxes of gloves, hats, scarves, and socks were delivered to local schools,
shelters and community centers
Participated in the commodity program for Shults Lewis Children Home
Grace for your spirit January 4, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Then David's anger burned greatly against the man, and he said to Nathan, "As the Lord lives, surely the man who has done this deserves to die. II Samuel 12:5
Nathan the prophet came to King David with a parable. David thought it was a real story about a sheep thief, when in fact it was a story about a man who stole another's wife, and then had the husband killed. David was that man. He was so blind and clueless, he didn't realize the story was a picture of his own life. The death sentence seemed right to him until he realized he was the man. If someone made up a parable about our lives and came to us for an opinion, would we demand justice and vengeance? Before we set ourselves up as judges on the sinners in the world, we need to look at our lives in the mirror. Jesus told us to be careful when we make a judgment. The same standard may come home to haunt us.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Then David's anger burned greatly against the man, and he said to Nathan, "As the Lord lives, surely the man who has done this deserves to die. II Samuel 12:5
Nathan the prophet came to King David with a parable. David thought it was a real story about a sheep thief, when in fact it was a story about a man who stole another's wife, and then had the husband killed. David was that man. He was so blind and clueless, he didn't realize the story was a picture of his own life. The death sentence seemed right to him until he realized he was the man. If someone made up a parable about our lives and came to us for an opinion, would we demand justice and vengeance? Before we set ourselves up as judges on the sinners in the world, we need to look at our lives in the mirror. Jesus told us to be careful when we make a judgment. The same standard may come home to haunt us.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Monday, January 3, 2011
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
Grace for your spirit January 3, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Then Joshua said to the people, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you. Joshua 3:5
After a forty year trip through the wilderness, Joshua had finally brought the children of Israel to the Jordan River. The next day they would cross into the promised land. Joshua told they were going on a new way, a new walk, and they would see new wonders. They were encouraged to dedicate themselves for the great task ahead of them. As we stand on the banks of 2011, we also have a new opportunity for a new way, a new walk, and a new wonders. May we reflect, examine, resolve, and commit to walk in the way God has for us. Let's all set some goals for our spiritual walk in the coming year and regularly evaluate our way. May we open doors of not just doing things to please ourselves, but rather to please God and others. May God walk with all of us through our journey. He has a promised land for all of us too. .
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Then Joshua said to the people, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you. Joshua 3:5
After a forty year trip through the wilderness, Joshua had finally brought the children of Israel to the Jordan River. The next day they would cross into the promised land. Joshua told they were going on a new way, a new walk, and they would see new wonders. They were encouraged to dedicate themselves for the great task ahead of them. As we stand on the banks of 2011, we also have a new opportunity for a new way, a new walk, and a new wonders. May we reflect, examine, resolve, and commit to walk in the way God has for us. Let's all set some goals for our spiritual walk in the coming year and regularly evaluate our way. May we open doors of not just doing things to please ourselves, but rather to please God and others. May God walk with all of us through our journey. He has a promised land for all of us too. .
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
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