Here are some note's from Sunday's service. (Thanks, Heather)
Hi all. Good night here to be a duck! :)
Here's a quick summary of Sunday night.
Something to Think About
- 30% of people have a religious belief
- 27% are atheist
- 43% are unknown
- Problem... Christian population is not showing their beliefs.
- Christianity is the only religion that has documented evidence of a Christ (Bible).
- Why do some have NO religious belief?
- Why so lacksadaisy?
- 1. Church doesn't really promote the power of Jesus Christ. Church is becoming more of a Social event. There's more concern for rules and regulations.
- 2. Some believe you have to accept Jesus Christ once OR brought beliefs/title is brought down through generations. (My parents were Catholic, therefore I am Catholic).
- 3. The whole Bible isn't being preached (ex: Revelation)
- Why are people leaving Christ?
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3
- Haggai 2:11+ ... Every man has 'religion' for himself.
- Amos 5
- We have shown throughout the years that we don't and haven't served God.
- ... we need to not just 'accept' Christ... but to 'seek' Him and his salvation.
Message ~ Pastor Caroline
- GRADUATION
- Proverbs 3:5+
- TRUST... in the LORD... with ALL your HEART!
- Remember God in everything you do
- Through growing up/school/university, we are preparing ourselves for years to come.
- God still have things for you to learn even after University
- We are all on a path of learning: marriage, giving birth, raising a family, looking after elderly
- We can use our own experiences to help others through hard times.
- In life we have a choice
- Life is short. Live as if tomorrow will never come... til we graduate from life here on earth to life with Christ.
- We're always learning here on earth.
- After receiving Christ we learn courses in love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.(Fruit of the Spirit)
- Colossians 3:12-17
- We graduate to a place where there is fullness of joy
- We graduate to a level that you can better handle life's events
- God is the greatest teacher... the Bible the greatest manual
- If we choose to NOT stay in school, we will barely get by, life would be a struggle (work, money)
- Being Christians (Christ-like), we need to continue to study God's Word.
- Our choices today determine our days of tomorrow
- Look up to God; he's looking down on you!
- Psalm 23:6... ' Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.'
- Isaiah 26:23 (perfect peace)
- Isaiah 48:17
- Proverbs 16:3
- Psalm 37:5, 6... 'Open up before God, keep nothing back; he'll do whatever needs to be done: He'll validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high noon.
- 1 Corinthians 2:9
- Trust, believe and look for Him for direction, accepting who you are in Him
- Believe His words for your life... then you'll be successful!
- God sees your whole life. The important thing is that you say 'take my hand, I want to be a student'
- He's the God of 'possible'... and ALL things are possible.
One of the songs sang at the beginning of the night, I really wanted to share, and 'God-lead' fitted right with the sermon!
Have a great week! And be reminded that we are ALL on a journey!!! :)
Heather
