Another great evening at "The Five" Sonni Rea Lavine shared her testimony and it was great. I think the highlight of it was when she said
"I hated everyone and I hated myself, I couldn't love anyone because I didn't love myself. I didn't really know love until I found God"
It is amazing how God has used her life!!
Notes from the Sower
Mark 4:13-20
v 14 Seed - The Word - Logos - core or essence of what God wants to say
Different kinds of soil are different conditions of the heart.
v 15 Pathway - Hard heart
-No interest in God or not willing to let pride down. Gospel
-Not willing to listen to God’s guidance for life
application. Open heart and mind to things of God -prayer
v 16- 17 Stony Soil - Shallow no depth - does not know what the Bible says about our lives.
- Tribulation - to- Teach, direct, shape, alert
- Persecution - John 15:18-25 world hates
application. Develop roots- read, Bible study- nav book offer
v 18-19 Thorny soil - Distracted heart
-Cares of world (worry) Phil 4:6-7
-Deceitfulness of riches Heb 13:5
** Two ways to become rich is accumulate more or desire less
-Desire for other things. Moth and rust destroy
1 John 3:17 Use your resources for God’s work
application- Keep your focus on God - pray
v 20 Good soil-
-Heart is soft to God
-Not shaken by tribulation or persecution
-Not overtaken by worry, finances or possessions
- Fruit is the evidence that God is allowed to work in their lives.
Who is the sower?
Seed is the essence of what God wants to say. Our lives need to be the essence of what God is saying to other people.
We have no control over the conditions of their heart we just need to be faithful in living and telling others about Christ.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
"The Lost Son(s)"
This past Sunday I was so encouraged by the drama, I believe it gave us a good visual for the message.
The basic notes I have are..
Luke 15:11-32 Jesus was telling this parable to the Pharisees to show them the error of their ways.
The prodigal son (the rule breaker) left his father with his inheritance and wasted it away. His attitude was that he knew better then his father. He was down and out and verses 17 said that he came to his senses and realized he was wrong.
Verse 21 is key verse because the son said "I have sinned" he admits that he wronged his father. This is what we need to do.. admit to God that we are sinners and we need his forgiveness.
The father was gracious and loving and took his son in. Like our Heavenly Father who is gracious and loving toward us.
Verses 25-32 The prodigy son. He was the rule keeper and was angry that his father had grace on his brother.
Many times people think that keeping the rules will get us to heaven, the Bible is clear that it will not. Ephesians 2:8-9
Other verses mentioned
Lamentations 3:22-24
Deuteronomy 21:18-21
God Bless and see you next week!!
The basic notes I have are..
Luke 15:11-32 Jesus was telling this parable to the Pharisees to show them the error of their ways.
The prodigal son (the rule breaker) left his father with his inheritance and wasted it away. His attitude was that he knew better then his father. He was down and out and verses 17 said that he came to his senses and realized he was wrong.
Verse 21 is key verse because the son said "I have sinned" he admits that he wronged his father. This is what we need to do.. admit to God that we are sinners and we need his forgiveness.
The father was gracious and loving and took his son in. Like our Heavenly Father who is gracious and loving toward us.
Verses 25-32 The prodigy son. He was the rule keeper and was angry that his father had grace on his brother.
Many times people think that keeping the rules will get us to heaven, the Bible is clear that it will not. Ephesians 2:8-9
Other verses mentioned
Lamentations 3:22-24
Deuteronomy 21:18-21
God Bless and see you next week!!
Monday, June 11, 2007
"The Fishermen"
Hey everyone! For those of you who are interested in sermon notes for furthur study, here they are for 6/10/07.
Luke 5:1-11
Verses 4-5 The two points are:
1. Obedience 2 John 1:6
2. Trust Proverbs 3:5-6
Verse 8 Peter's response. Sinful people can not be around God. 2 Cor. 5:21 Jesus became sin for us.
Verses 9-10 Comfort and commission Isaiah 51:1&12
God wants us to tell others about Him.
Verse 11 "Foresake everything and follow" Use your resources, time and treasure and focus them in on God.
This is just a brief overview of some of the things that were taught this past Sunday. I also want to say that I had an amazing time at the first "Five" fellowship dinner. I am looking forward to many more times like that.
Luke 5:1-11
Verses 4-5 The two points are:
1. Obedience 2 John 1:6
2. Trust Proverbs 3:5-6
Verse 8 Peter's response. Sinful people can not be around God. 2 Cor. 5:21 Jesus became sin for us.
Verses 9-10 Comfort and commission Isaiah 51:1&12
God wants us to tell others about Him.
Verse 11 "Foresake everything and follow" Use your resources, time and treasure and focus them in on God.
This is just a brief overview of some of the things that were taught this past Sunday. I also want to say that I had an amazing time at the first "Five" fellowship dinner. I am looking forward to many more times like that.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Sermon notes
One of the suggestions I received this past Sunday is that I should have sermon notes on occasion. I think that is a great idea but because of the way things work around the office I would have to have them finished by Thursday. Because of my busy schedule that is not possible. So I have decided to "blog" some notes and scripture passages. If you want to look them up during the week or just see what I am thinking, this is the place. We will also have all the messages available on CD after the service. We are also working on the podcast format.
I will see you at "The Five" God Bless
I will see you at "The Five" God Bless
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