Grace for your spirit
I wrote you in my letter not to associate with immoral people; I did not at all mean with the immoral people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or the idolater, for then you would have to go out of the world. I Corinthians 5:9-10
God directs us to be in the world, but not of the world. His search for purity in the body of Christ is never ending, but He also understands that we will never reach the lost of the world from our ivory tower. He gives the power of the Divine Nature to insulate us from the evil in the world. God wants us to be insulated not isolated. Like a thermos keeps coffee hot on a cold day, His Holy Spirit insulates our spirit to stay hot in a cold world. With that Godly SCUBA gear, we can plunge into a hostile environment for Jesus.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Grace for your spirit April 6, 2011
Grace for your spirit
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6
When we survey the Biblical history of God's people, the pattern between lack of knowledge and failures to obey are obvious. When people failed to study, learn, and apply God's laws and principles, they were always led away from God and His will. King Josiah discovered the book of law in the temple, and the people didn't recognize it. Lack of knowledge, lack of participation, had brought them to ruin. The church should be known for Bible knowledge, Bible study, and Bible living. When we see our empty Bible classes and worship services, our future blessings are in doubt. If we don't learn from history, we are most certainly destined to repeat it.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6
When we survey the Biblical history of God's people, the pattern between lack of knowledge and failures to obey are obvious. When people failed to study, learn, and apply God's laws and principles, they were always led away from God and His will. King Josiah discovered the book of law in the temple, and the people didn't recognize it. Lack of knowledge, lack of participation, had brought them to ruin. The church should be known for Bible knowledge, Bible study, and Bible living. When we see our empty Bible classes and worship services, our future blessings are in doubt. If we don't learn from history, we are most certainly destined to repeat it.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Grace for your spirit April 5, 2011
Grace for your spirit
For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes; therefore also through Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us. II Corinthians 1:20
This letter to the church in Corinth was Paul's defense of his ministry. He had so many trials and tribulations, that many people wondered if he was the real thing. It is true that he had troubles, but he balanced them with the magnificent and precious promises that he had from the Father. Not only did he have a basket full of promises, but they all were labeled YES! Not only did he have a YES from God, but he had the promises sealed in his heart by the Holy Spirit. Why was Paul so positive in a negative world? He knew all the promises were Yes, and Amen. People in this world will promise us lots of things and never come through, but that is not true with God. Read His promises again. Listen for His Yes, and then say Amen!
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes; therefore also through Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us. II Corinthians 1:20
This letter to the church in Corinth was Paul's defense of his ministry. He had so many trials and tribulations, that many people wondered if he was the real thing. It is true that he had troubles, but he balanced them with the magnificent and precious promises that he had from the Father. Not only did he have a basket full of promises, but they all were labeled YES! Not only did he have a YES from God, but he had the promises sealed in his heart by the Holy Spirit. Why was Paul so positive in a negative world? He knew all the promises were Yes, and Amen. People in this world will promise us lots of things and never come through, but that is not true with God. Read His promises again. Listen for His Yes, and then say Amen!
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Monday, April 4, 2011
Grace for your spirit April 4, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself upo for her. Ephesians 5:25
Loving our wives is a com
mand of God. When someone decides they don't want to love their wives anymore, they are in rebellion against God. Christ gave us the example as He showed His love and sacrifice for His bride, the church. When we know Christ as Lord, and wish to obey Him, loving our wives is not an option. If we decide to marry someone who does not know Christ, he may never know how to maximize his love, and he will choose another model for love. Those models could be from a country song, a movie, a TV show, or the boys at work. Let's let Christ be our guide and example in all the decisions we make.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself upo for her. Ephesians 5:25
Loving our wives is a com
mand of God. When someone decides they don't want to love their wives anymore, they are in rebellion against God. Christ gave us the example as He showed His love and sacrifice for His bride, the church. When we know Christ as Lord, and wish to obey Him, loving our wives is not an option. If we decide to marry someone who does not know Christ, he may never know how to maximize his love, and he will choose another model for love. Those models could be from a country song, a movie, a TV show, or the boys at work. Let's let Christ be our guide and example in all the decisions we make.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Friday, April 1, 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 Philippians
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 on grace
Mother's day is coming
We will have our yearly Sunday cookout to honor all of our ladies. This year Mother's day is May 8th. Make plans to invite your friends and family for that day
Participating in the commodity program for Shults Lewis Children Home
This Spring we are collecting Pancake mix and syrup. The pickup date will be May 29th.
Sunday
9:30 AM Bible Classes on the book of Philippians
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 on grace
Mother's day is coming
We will have our yearly Sunday cookout to honor all of our ladies. This year Mother's day is May 8th. Make plans to invite your friends and family for that day
Participating in the commodity program for Shults Lewis Children Home
This Spring we are collecting Pancake mix and syrup. The pickup date will be May 29th.
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 April 1, 2011
Grace for your spirit
But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY." I Peter 1:15-16
Words of a song can often give us great direction in following God's Word. As a kid, our church often sang, "Take time to be Holy." The words give us the menu for that time. The first verse is "Take time to be Holy; Speak oft with thy Lord. Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word. Make friends of God's children; Help those who are weak, forgetting in nothing His blessings to seek. I hope we can find a few good tips to help us to be more like God wants us to be today. He wants us to be like Him. Let's pay attention to the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. They have great messages for us all.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY." I Peter 1:15-16
Words of a song can often give us great direction in following God's Word. As a kid, our church often sang, "Take time to be Holy." The words give us the menu for that time. The first verse is "Take time to be Holy; Speak oft with thy Lord. Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word. Make friends of God's children; Help those who are weak, forgetting in nothing His blessings to seek. I hope we can find a few good tips to help us to be more like God wants us to be today. He wants us to be like Him. Let's pay attention to the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. They have great messages for us all.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
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