Church notes December 2013

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1 December 2013
I am Rewarded

Galatians 2:16

Ephesians 2:8

Eternal Life comes through Grace!

Romans 6:23

1 John 5:13

Salvation is a gift
Rewards are earned

2 Corinthians 5:10
Revelation 14:13
Hebrews 6:10

Colossians 3:1, 2

We need to assess our priorities, Focus on heaven

Serve Him and you will be rewarded.


8 December 2013
I am not alone
We don't live in isolation
Ephesians 4L1
Ephesians 2:4 - 6
Ephesians 3:6

We are called to live a life worthy of our calling in Christ.

Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble
- Realising the truth about ourselves
- Refuses to value ourselves above others
- When Jesus washed the disciples' feet, He valued them above Himself.
- We need to maintain unity

Be Gentle
Be Patient
- It's never easy
Bear with one another
- Put up with others
- Love

Ephesians 4:3

"Ephesians is is the letter of unity but we do not value unity..."

Ephesians 4:4
We are united in Christ

Ephesians 4:11 - 13
Unity is needed for maturity in Christ

Ephesians 4:14 - 16


15 December 2013
Children's Christmas Presentation
Isaiah 25:1
1 Corinthians 3:16

Sermon

Synopsis of Elizabeth Seymour's The Burglar's Christmas (A would be thief is forgiven by his family)

Psalm 34:18
Matthew 1:23

Communion
His forgiveness is greater than sin.

God is close.
He know what you're undergoing.
He is close to the broken-hearterd

Jesus' family didn't always understand Him. (various passages in Mark.)

The Cross - The ultimate protest against injustice.
He dealt with all sin.

Leviticus 16 (The scapegoat)
Isaiah 53:6
Psalm 103
1 Peter 2:24


22 December 2013
Take time to bless people
Genesis 27: 27 - 40
Words have power

Hebrews 11:20, 21

The Blessing Gary Sulkey

Meaningful touch
Spoken message
Attaching high value to the one being blessed, TIME
Picture a special future for the one being blessed
An Active commitment to fulfill the blessing

Luke 15:11 - 24
Deuteronomy 6:6, 7

Some values
To love, follow and obey God
To stand up for right and against wrong - to dispise injustice
A sense of responsibility that motivates them to fulfill their obligations
The ability to admitt they are wrong and to accept the consequences instead of blaming others.

Jeremiah 29:11


29 December 2013
Isaiah 43:18, 19
Psalm 97
Deuteronomy 7
1 Peter
Romans 14:19

God has dealt with your past, when Jesus went to the Cross. He is interested in your future in Him.

Proverbs 28:13
Proverbs 4:23


Renew your mind!

What God says is more important than what others say
John 1:9

Psalm 1: 1 - 3
Jonah 3
God gives us a second chance

Stop making excuses
Refocus what you think about
Act in faith

2014 - An opportunity for a fresh start