Grace for your spirit November 29,2012

Grace for your spirit

And it came about when He went into the house of one of the leaders of the Pharisees on the Sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching Him closely.  Luke 14:1

Recently I was driving down the highway when I car passed me with a big JESUS bumper sticker on the back.  There was fine print above it and below it that I couldn't read. Out of curiosity, I worked to catch up with them and get behind them. At a stoplight, I got really close to them and it read, "Are you following JESUS this close?"  Well, are we?  How much effort do expend to follow Jesus closely?  Some watch closely to condemn, others follow closely to be faithful disciples.  What do people notice about us?  Do they notice by our lives that we follow closely to be His faithful followers.  That's the reputation I want, don't you?

Grace for your spirit November 28, 2012

Grace for your spirit

For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may, become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.  Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, add moral excellence.  II Peter 1:4-5

We live in a very immoral world with an increasing acceptance of godless living.  Does God have a  solution for this destructive behavior?. In Christ we have promises that will make us partakers and participants with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  With them, we can escape this corruption in the world if we apply it.  Seriously applying our faith, we add moral excellence, and we can be victorious. Just talking about our faith won't do.  Let's make a commitment to apply all diligence in finding God's will and doing His will.  Sin is crouching at our door.  With God, we can master it.

Grace for your spirit November 27, 2012

Grace for your spirit

When Israel saw the great power that the Lord had used against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord, and believed in the Lord, and in His servant Moses.  Exodus  14:31

The children of God spent most of their time on a roller coaster ride between panic and praise.  Panic in bondage, praise in the passover deliverance.  Panic standing at the edge of the Red Sea being chased by the Egyptians, praise when the sea opened for them and closed on the army of Pharoah. What a miserable life.  God wanted to them to trust in Him continually in good times and in bad ones.  As His children, let's make a commitment to level out our experience with God.  Instead of panic to praise day in and day out, let's allow Him to make our paths straight and level every day.  The Christian experience should be joyful.

Grace for your spirit November 26, 2012

Grace for your spirit

Things which eye has not seen and ear not heard, and have not entered into the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him.  I Corinthians 2:9

God communicates His love, His providence, His blessings, and His salvation through the Spirit and the Word.  Those who are led by the Spirit, and walk after the Spirit, find great revelation from God.  If the world could see, hear, and know in their hearts how much God really loves us all, and what He has planned for us,  most of the opposition against God would cease.  Unfortunately, the god of this world, the devil, blinds eyes, plugs ears, and closes hearts to God.  We need to get in the eye, ear, and heart improvement business, so the lost world can know the magnificent Lord we all know.

Grace for your spirit November 20, 2012

Grace for your spirit

Though the fig tree should not blossom, and there be no fruit on the vines.  Though the yield of the olive should fail, and the fields produce no food.  Though the flock be cut off from the fold, and there be no cattle in the stalls,  Yet I will exult in the Lord, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.  Habakkuk 3:17-18

Hard times were approaching and God's people refused to accept His decision. They claimed they were right and God was wrong and demanded justice.  After debating with God they realized that justice would bring them bondage due to their rebellious living.  After a while, futility turned to faith and finally acceptance that they could do anything with God.  They finally realized that with God they could rise above any adversity with rejoicing and praise, because mercy would be greater than justice.  God's grace can give us victory no matter what happens.  Have we realized that yet?  Let's communicate with him a little more. It will give us a happier thanksgiving no matter what our circumstances.  Let's trust in the Lord and His grace for our future.  Happy Thanksgiving to all.

What to expect at Northwest Church of Christ

The church building is located on U.S 41 North at Florida Avenue. Just 1/2 mile north of the 41/63 interchange in Terre Haute, Indiana

Sunday Bible Classes: 9:30 AM
Sunday Worship 10:30 AM:
Sunday Evening 6:00 PM:
Wednesday Study 7:00 PM:

DECEMBER ACTIVITIES


Holiday Dinner
Mark your calendars now, and plan to be together for our Christmas party.  It will be Monday night, December 17th at 6:30 P.M.  at MCL Cafeteria in the Meadows.  We will have a “white elephant” grab bag.  If you wish to play, wrap something useful from around the house or buy an inexpensive gift to trade.  Debbie will do the decorating. If you would like to help with games, please let me know

Food Baskets
We helped three families with food at Thanksgiving time.  We always fill baskets during December for Christmas.  If you would like to bring Christmas dinner items or contribute to the purchase of the meat, it will be appreciated.  If you know of a family that could use such a basket, please give the name to David.

Warm for the Kids
Right after Christmas break, we will take gloves, hats, scarves, and socks to shelters and elementary schools.  You may start bring those items at any time.  The more the merrier.

BELIEF STATEMENT

We are a fellowship of believers in Christ who believe in one all powerful, all knowing, ever present God. We believe the Bible is God's inspired word, and provides our only standard of right and wrong.

We believe that Jesus Christ, God's Son, died for our sins all the cross, was buried, and rose from the dead for our justification. We believe that mankind is lost without the saving blood of Jesus and that He is the only way to the Father

We believe that saving faith includes repentance, and baptism for the forgiveness of our sins. We believe the baptized believer is a member of the Lord's church and the kingdom of God.

We believe that the Christians should worship properly and share the good news of Jesus until He returns with out heavenly reward

At worship you may expect joyous acappella singing,prayers,communion services, and a lesson from the Bible every Sunday Expect our worship to be warm, uplifting, and orderly, praising the Lord.

Everyone is always welcome. We hope you will be spiritually enriched by your worship visit

Grace for your spirit November 19,2012

Grace for your spirit

In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.  I Thessalonians 5:18

Many people misread this verse and dismiss it.  They think it reads that we need to be thankful for everything, and object.  They wonder how they can be thankful for all the evil that comes our way.  God's will is for us to be thankful in every situation.  In whatever state we find ourselves, God wants us to be thankful.  It is a key part of holy living, prayer, and helping others in bad times.  It is God's will for us, so he expects performance instead of complaints.  Let's start practicing right now.  In every circumstance we find ourselves today, let's find something for which we can be thankful. It's God's will becoming our will. It will help us all have a happy thanksgiving.