9/25 "My Feet Almost Stumbled"

THIS WEEK'S PLAY LIST: YOUTUBE 

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    September 19 - 25  Psalm 55-56

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    Sept. 26- Oct. 2, Acts 17

IN A NUTSHELL: it's easy to loose our bearings in life. The bad seems to get away with everything and the good never seem to get ahead. BUT when we look at life with "eternal eyes" the mind rests, the heart finds peace and the next generation has a chance to excel!  Ps. Many young people("the next generation") has been betrayed because their parents didn't speak with an eternal focus!

TEXT – Psalm 73; John 1:9-13

HIS WORD

  1. How does the Psalmist describe the wicked? 

  2. When does the Psalmist say he began to understand life?

  3. How had the Psalmist almost betrayed the next generation?

  4. How does the Psalmist describe himself when he was "embittered" toward God?

  5. How does the Psalmist resolve his spiritual crisis of doubt?

  6. What does it mean today to "go into the sanctuary of God"? John 1:9-13

 

YOUR WORLD

  1. Is there anyone that you have had a tendency to envy?

  2. How do you speak to your children with an eternal focus?

  3. When is the last time you came to church and you sensed an awareness of doom for the wicked and hope for the faithful?

  4. How might this Psalm help you process the negatives of this life and the hope for the future?

  5. The Psalmists wrote you songs...what enables you to sing those songs, to make them your own? 

SMALL PIECES

Sermon Objectives: for the worshipper to understand how "entering God's sanctuary"  affects our way of thinking, worshipping, living and truly enables us to "sing the songs" they have written for us.

BIG PICTURE

Sermon Outcomes: That more worshippers will decide to truly "sing the songs" these Psalmists have written for us not just listen to others sing them.  That the generation to follow us will not be "betrayed" but rather equipped to excel spiritually. 

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9/18 The Church has Left the Building! 3pm at the Moberly Aqua Center

Here’s a list of items for your volunteers to do:

1. Paint fencing and poles at 4H building with white paint. We have paint,

rollers, brushes, paint trays and liners. There is a hose and water for clean

up near by. (Estm’d amount-12- 20 body’s)

2. Trash and limb pick-up at Fox, Beuth, and Tannehill Parks. I’ll provide trash

bags and set out flags for limb and branch disposal/piles to be made at.

(Estm’d amount-15- 20 body’s)

3. Seal coat Shelter #6 up rights/or posts (it is behind Lions Shelter) with

“Flood” sealant. This is a clear coat/waterproofer for CCA treated wood

that has not been painted. (Estm’d amount-1- 2 body’s).

4. Have them rake loose sticks/limbs from disc golf course in the wooded

areas only on the west side of park, behind Rodeo Arena to 4H building.

(Estm’d amount-10- 20 body’s).

5. We have a canoe to use if someone would be willing to pick up trash from

waters edge in Rothwell Lake and Beuth Pond. (Estm’d amount-1- 3 body’s).

6. Have someone(s) with weed eaters to go along walking paths to weed eat

and/or remove brush from pathways from spillway boat drop-off area,

along the water’s edge to disc golf course. We already have cut down many

trees and such along the way. (Estm’d amount-5- 10 body’s).

7. Pick-up limbs and sticks off Holman road back toward Deer Pond. I’ll have

flags out to locate where to make pile of brush to later burn. It will be in a

ditch up and away from wooden area and clear above. (Estm’d amount-10-

20 body’s).

8. Weed eat tall weeds that are ate the back-side loop of the old pool area,

next to Candy Cane, and/or rip-rap area at Candy Cane, and rip-rap area by

Conservation Bathhouse and ADA dock (bath house slightly north of Candy

Cane).

 

 

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9/18 "Whistle While You Work"

THIS WEEK'S PLAY LIST: YOUTUBE 

IN A NUTSHELL“Whistle While You Work” -- The Psalms are often called “God’s hymnal.”  The fact is that the Psalms are filled with much more than just hymns or praise songs to God.  Many different themes are seen in the 150 chapters. &…

IN A NUTSHELL

“Whistle While You Work” -- The Psalms are often called “God’s hymnal.”  The fact is that the Psalms are filled with much more than just hymns or praise songs to God.  Many different themes are seen in the 150 chapters.  This Sunday, we’ll experience the singing of many Psalms or songs based on the Psalms in Scripture.  Just as it is today, it seems that music was woven into the fabric of everyday life in ancient times.  On this day of service, we’ll talk about how the Psalms are sort of like the soundtrack of life, portraying the full gamut of emotions that we experience.  And one aspect of life is work or service.  The Psalms do talk about work and service to others in the context of ethics, integrity, obedience, handling pressure, human creativity and productivity, etc.  One popular theologian says, “Work is the principal act of worship to which human beings are called.”  We’ll talk about that statement and see if we agree with it this Sunday!

TEXTS – What do each of these Psalms say about work, service, or unity (working together)?

·        Psalm 1 – personal integrity

·        Psalm 4 – workplace conflict

·        Psalm 8 & 136 – authority & use of power

·        Psalm 90 – God’s favor on our work, even when nation is out of His favor

·        Psalm 107 -- productivity

·        Psalms 127- 128 --  work grounded in God / bearing fruit  [Alex will sing Sons of Korah song]

·        Psalms 133-134  -- unity

·        Psalms 146-150 – God always gets the glory

ONLINE RESOURCES:

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9/11 "Our Enemies and God"

THIS WEEK'S PLAY LIST: YOUTUBE 

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    Aug. 29 - Sept, 4    Psalm 32-33 

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    September 12-18,   Psalm 42-43

IN A NUTSHELL: The Imprecatory Psalms begin with the emotions surrounding injustice and end with the confidence that God will bring about justice in a perfect way.  To pray imprecatory prayers is to learn to identify appropriate and inappropriate emotions and learn how to give them to God. 

TEXT: Psalm 58; 137; 109; Psalm 91 Psalm 4

HIS WORD

  1. List as many of the emotions with which you sense the author of the Psalm may be struggling.
  2. How does the Psalmists describe "the wicked" or those that they feel are attacking them?
  3. What are some of the ways the Psalmists suggest God deal with their oppressors?
  4. What is the difference between man's justice (vengeance) and God's justice (vengeance)? Romans 14:12-14;  2 Cor. 7:11-14; Genesis 18; Ezekiel 18:23
  5. What type of plan has God established for man to manage the wicked? Romans 13:1-17

YOUR WORLD

  1. To which of the emotions sensed in these Psalms are you most able to relate?  What circumstances created that emotion in you?
  2. How might these Psalms help remind you that God's vengeance is better than yours?
  3. How can a person let go of bitterness, anger and a desire for vengeance by looking to God?  Have you seen someone do this? 

SMALL PIECES

  1. How can you tell when you are experiencing emotions that are destructive and rooted in vengeance? 
  2. Sermon Outcome: I would like to see people leave today equipped with a deep seated, Bible based conviction to pray for their enemies as well as for those standing between them and their enemies. 

BIG PICTURE

  1. How might God handle a situation better when you feel like enforcing justice?

  2. Sermon Objective: to help the worshiper identify the source of and discern the proper way to handle the emotions of anger, bitterness, prejudice, fear and vengeance.  Standing for Justice and praying for God's will is a hard balance that the Imprecatory Psalms help us to accomplish. 

ONLINE RESOURCES:

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9/4 Psalms - they wrote you a song

THIS WEEK'S PLAY LIST: YOUTUBE 

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    Aug. 29 - Sept, 4    Psalm 23-24

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    September 5 - 11    Psalm 32-33

IN A NUTSHELL: Psalms are songs written by people that the Holy Spirit seemed committed to preserve their perspectives for us.   Amidst their own life circumstances they processed the emotions and challenged their faith. Today many people experience their own life circumstances and are able to identify with the Psalm writers.  It's like hearing an old favorite song and saying "they wrote you a song".

TEXT: Psalm 84; Matthew 6:26; Matthew 10:29–31

HIS WORD

  1. List all the emotions or feelings mentioned, enlisted or referenced in Psalm 84. 
  2. List all the actions, resolutions and anticipations mentioned by the Psalmist.
  3. List all the life situations and circumstances mentioned by the Psalmist.

YOUR WORLD

  1. When was the last time you felt overwhelmed with an emotion that you thought you might faint?
  2. When was the last time you chose to live by a conviction instead of an emotion?
  3. Do you see any similarities in life circumstances listed in this Psalm? 

SMALL PIECES

  1. Read through Psalms 84 - 89 and Psalms 32-34 this week and jot down all the emotions you see described.

BIG PICTURE

  1. Which Psalm is your favorite Psalm?  Why?  How has God shown up recently in your life?  Have you "wrote a song" about that experience?

ONLINE RESOURCES:

 

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8/28 The King's Journal - Man's Purpose & God's Goodness

THIS WEEK'S PLAY LIST: YOUTUBE 

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    August 22 - 28,     Ecclesiastes 10-12

  •  WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS     August 29 - Sept. 4,   Psalm 23-24

IN A NUTSHELL: ! 

TEXT: Ecclesiastes (Yes read or listen to the whole book before Sunday)

HIS WORD

  1. What all does mankind tend to look to, lean on, work at to provide him/her a sense of purpose in this life "under the sun"? 
  2. After a life of diverse focuses (priorities) how does Solomon summarize the results?
  3. What does God point to as things that are good and a gift(s) from God?

YOUR WORLD

  1. Do you tend to gravitate toward putting any of Solomon's worldly priority focuses in your life's "spotlight"?
  2. Where have you seen God's goodness in your life?
  3. If you were to write a journal to leave to those you love what key phrase might you go back to about this life AND what "good" from God would you spotlight for them?

SMALL PIECES

  1. List out the life priorities you have had to this point that seem to have left you with regrets.

BIG PICTURE

  1. List out the places (times/ways) God has lifted you "above the sun" to see eternity and His goodness.

 

ONLINE RESOURCES:

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8/21 "The King's Journal - Song of Songs"

THIS WEEK'S PLAY LIST: YOUTUBE 

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    August 15 - 21,  Ecc. 7-9  & Song of Solomon

  •  WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS     August 22 - 28,   Ecclesiastes 10-12

IN A NUTSHELL: God designed the human relationship between a husband and a wife as a way to demonstrate his desire for our relationship with Him. From Genesis to Revelation the picture of husband and wife reveals, uniqueness, completeness, cooperation, fellowship and most of all love. In Solomon's book The Song of Songs (meaning there is no song more grand than the one sung by a bride and groom in love) We see that God designed us and the marriage union as an ultimate picture of love, joy and hope. Satan's intention is to do just the opposite, steal away the faith, hope and love. This weekend's sermon is designed to challenge us  to hold fast to God's design for faith, hope and love in our relationships! 

TEXT: Song of Songs  (S of S 2:3-7; 2:13-17)  Gen. 2:21-23;  Eph. 5:31-32; Rev. 21:2; 9-10; Is. 62:5; Ezekiel 16:8; Jeremiah 2:2

HIS WORD

  1. How does Solomon describe his Shulamite bride to be?  2:2;  2:10-15
  2. How does the Shulamite maiden describe Solomon? 2:3-7; 16-17
  3. How might Jesus' love for us be compared to the love of a husband for his bride? Eph. 5:31-32
  4. How might the second coming of Christ, the end of the Christian's physical seperation from Christ be likened unto the day a Bride and Groom celebrate their marriage?  Rev. 21:2; 9-10;
  5. How does the Old Testament liken the relationship between God and man to a groom and a bride? Is. 62:5; Ezekiel 16:8; Jeremiah 2:2

YOUR WORLD

  1. Do you know an older couple that might be a good example of never getting old or bored with each other?  How about asking them about their secret! 
  2. How has the loss of innocence in intimacy in the world and even especially the church affected our culture?  Where all does the twisted nature of sexuallity show up in our culture?   

SMALL PIECES

  1. How might the message of the excitement and purity of the intimate relationship between a man and a woman as found in Song of Songs be used to help pass on to our youth God's intention for the family?   Check out Focus on the Families resources. 
  2. How many different ways is the God designed plan for sexuality twisted in our culture?   

BIG PICTURE

  1. Do you have confidence that His (God's) banner over you is love?  Have you answered his invitation to the banquet eating table?  Do you know that His is your's and you are His? 

 

ONLINE RESOURCES:

 

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7/17 "What's Next? Synergy Milestone #5 Legacy"

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    July 4 - 10,  Titus 1:11-2:6; & Prov. 7-13

  •  WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS     July 18 -24,   Titus 2:7-15; & Prov. 14-20

IN A NUTSHELL: Two main ingredients for leaving a legacy is learning to assess a situation from God's perspective and thereby turning inspirational life lessons into a type of "jet fuel" with which those following you can learn to fly! 

Texts: Titus 2 - 3;  Proverbs 7-13;  Eccl. 3:1-11; Gal. 6:1-9; Titus 2:2-4; Eccl. 12; Mk. 8:36; Josh. 4:1-7

 

HIS WORD

 The Goal of Legacy...so that in everything they/we may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior. (Titus 2:10)

2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self- controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine.  They are to teach what is good, 4 and so train... the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.  Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. 7 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, 8 and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.  (Titus 2:2-6)

YOUR WORLD

  1.  Start at the end and look forward... what do you want said and thought at your memorial service? What are you doing today to make that happen?

  2. What are some key things that have happened in your life that you didn't expect but may have "set you back" in life?  What have you learned from those experiences?

  3.  What are some significant lessons that you have learned that have surprised you?  Who does God want you to share those lessons with?

 

SMALL PIECES

  • The different seasons have their challenges and opportunities. Learn them and make the most of them!

  • God will provide fruit for those who trust & obey.

  • Re-establishing priorities and teaching others revive a sense of purpose.

  • Maturity is the art of giving up that which we want most to receive that which we need most. 

 

BIG PICTURE

God has provided opportunities to grow and many times it's amid changes that are challenging and even at times very painful. In the "Legacy" milestone we seek to coordinate relationships and  provide resources  that will support spiritual growth through the later years of life, This enables you to leave a solid foundation for those following you.

ONLINE RESOURCES:

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7/10 "What's Next? - Synergy - Milestone #4 - Supporting Adulthood"

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    July 4 - 10,  Titus 1:11-2:6; & Prov. 7-13

  •  WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS     July 11 -17,   Titus 2:7-15; & Prov. 14-20

IN A NUTSHELL: 

In a Nutshell: Sabbath, stewardship, balance, priorities, networks and action provide our greatest tools as productive adults.  Understanding accountability, practicing discernment and embracing spiritual authority will assure success.   

Texts: Titus 1:10-11; Proverbs 3:5-8;  1 Thess. 5:21; 2 Cor. 13:1; Mt. 26:31-45;  Jn. 21:14-17; Mt. 25:14-30; Mk. 1:35-38;  Jas. 2:14-17; 1 Cor. 6:12; Eccl. 4:12; Heb. 5:11-14;   Lk. 6:46-48; 1 Jn. 4:1; 

  HIS WORD

Titus 1:10-11

  1. What are two extremes of types of people?
  2. How do their attitudes actions ("teachings") affect households, the church and young people's lives?
  3. What often times shows up as the core value of everything they do?

Proverbs 3:5-8

  1.  There are somethings about God we should "look to", focus on, expect from. What are they?
  2. There are somethings about ourselves that we should not "lean on", trust, focus on or expect. What are they? 

YOUR WORLD

  1. As a young adult what are some ways you feel the church could better support you?
  2. As an older adult how do you see younger adults can support the church? 
  3. What are some key experiences, truths, relationships that have helped you transition from being a young person to being an adult?  How can you share these with others without being critical or judgmental in attitude?

SMALL PIECES

Many people expect the church to continue the "youth group" experience for young adults.  We see this as enabling the "failure to launch" phenomenon.  Missions trips, TLCC's Single's ministry, CARE Group leader training all provide opportunities for young leadership to emerge.

Some perspectives from Facebook...

 

DOUG - If you are 19 - 35 years old I would be interested in your feedback on this question "What do you think today's churches need to understand/do in order for them to be effective at helping you become what God wants you to become?"

  • i would say being open to sharing mistakes of life. it is easier to ask how to get through something in life when you know your not the only one facing it
  • I second this. Sharing the ugly details of failure in a small group or in a one on one setting can be helpful,  Just telling us “well we didn't get here overnight' or some oversimplified cliché doesn’t help.
  • Offer opportunities to be in a mentorship relationship with someone older and wiser person. Most younger people don't want to ask for advice.
  • Mentorship is a great idea. It's hard to be at this age and feel too old to ask for help with life but too young to understand it. More 1 on 1 contact with a trusted person who's been through it would make it easier to ask tough questions and be honest about where we've been and where we want to go; and then a push to get there.
  • I think it goes beyond mentorship. This age group is trying to find their place in the world and who they are as a member of the church.  Having clear opportunities to serve would be my way of thinking. We are doers and want to feel like we are contributing. Mentoring will come about when people of mixed ages serve together. 
  • And for those of us that may say that we do not have time because of work or family, or whatever else, we need to be pushed harder to set priorities, otherwise the chord that once tied generations together will grow weak and eventually break. Encourage, strengthen, and instruct us, and you will see great things and help us grow into who we need to be
  • Show consistent respect and honor to the body of Christ…  Encourage us to pray for God to show us what our talents, skills, and gifts are and encourage us to use those gifts wherever we are. Remind us that God works in a process and we can't skip ahead to "the good stuff". Also, frequently praise God that he is in control and is with us no matter what.
  • ...I especially like the “being real” sharing struggles idea, I'm trying to figure this Christianity thing out without having parents to look to as examples. I honestly feel like an outcast at church because I nor any of my family work for the church or central. I mean everyone I talk to at church(and I like them all)  falls into that category...I have a hard time relating to people cuz I don't feel "churchy" enough...I work with, talk and hang out with druggies,,alcoholics and non Christians all the time. I have no clue how to talk to them about Jesus correctly. There has to be more people at church that could relate to me.  I.just don't know any.  Mostly my fault I guess cuz I'm not really good at meeting new people. I like our church a lot but it sometimes feels like we are stuck in a bubble/box...and while I think we're better at accepting new people, the bubble seems to full to let anyone in. Maybe because a lot of people seem guarded and afraid to have their weaknesses exposed at church. We are all sinners but no one seems to be talking about how they treat their sins, which in turn makes me feel like an outcast cuz I know I'm messed up
  • I also think our age group needs to be open to listen cause there are people in older generation willing to reach out to us...this isn't a one way street. I've seen it first hand at our church with them making an effort to help us
  • I think there needs to be more "age appropriate" Sunday school classes. Or if we have some, to make them more public. I know from my stand point and a lot of the people in youth group around my age, once we graduated unless you went to Central, I felt like there wasn't anything for me to be in/apart of. We go from being in Sunday school classes from the time we were born all the way up until we start college and then there's nothing. So maybe more classes that would accompany that?
  • I noticed in this list that some people that grew up in our church felt out of place.  Some especially that hadn’t gone to Bible College maybe assume if they don’t learn how to lead others to Christ the Bible College way that they might mess it up.  Isn’t there some way to communicate God’s love and help people discover their gifts to serve others outside of a class or by quoting someone's five point outline to accept Christ?  Can’t there be a little more “Learn to tell your story in Christ rather than people flaunting their credentials and boasting of their spiritual achievements. That makes it seem like unless you have higher education training or get everything doctrinally accurate then you can't share your story and what Christ is doing in your life.  And that's completely untrue.

BIG PICTURE

God has provided relationships and opportunities to take on new responsibility:  TLCC Synergy seeks to support this Milestone with resources to encourage networking, accountability, refinement and balance in the life and spiritual growth of the young adult.

ONLINE RESOURCES:

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7/3/16 "Patriotism vs. Nationalism

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    June 27-July 3, Titus 1:1-10 & Pr. 1-6

  •  WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS     July 4-10,   Titus 1:11-2:6; & Prov. 7-13

 

IN A NUTSHELL: There is a fine line between patriotism and nationalism, but it is a very important line. Patriotism is "an allegiance with attitudes and behaviors supporting a particular nation's decisions and actions."  Nationalism on the other hand is an allegiance of ideology toward that nation."  It might be summed up that patriotism is a thoughtful, conditional allegiance, whereas nationalism can become a blind loyalty in spite of changing values. 

Texts: Phil. 3:17-21; John 8:31-38;  1 Peter 5:1-11; Heb. 13:14

HIS WORD

  1. John 8:31-38 What was the key factor mentioned by the Jews that made them feel they were free even without Jesus' teachings?
  2. What did Jesus say would "set them free" and how was this to happen? 
  3. How did Jesus distinguish between truth and lies, good and evil, freedom and slavery? What were the sources for each?
  4. Phil. 3:17-21 Paul equally draws contrasts between two groups of people.  Who are they, how are they recognized and what will be their destinies?
  5. Ultimately, where is our citizenship?  What types of freedom do Christians long to embrace?
  6. 1 Peter 5:1-11 Boil it down, what does Peter say we should do in order to stay the course as Christians in an unChristian world? 

YOUR WORLD

  • Patriotism:  involves attitudes and behaviors that support a nation’s decisions and actions. Nationalism: A belief or ideology of allegiance with a particular nation.

  • Principle #2 A free people cannot survive under a republican constitution unless they remain virtuous and morally strong.

  • Principle #4 Without religion the government of a free people cannot be maintained.

  • Principle #26 The core unit which determines the strength of any society is the family; therefore the government should foster and protect its integrity. 

SMALL PIECES

Dr. Fankenstein puts together his amazing creation but then it takes on a life of it's own!

BIG PICTURE

1 Peter 5:1-11 ..."Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."

 

ONLINE RESOURCES:

 

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6/26 "What's Next - Synergy - Milestone #3 -- Teens"

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    June 20-26,  Joshua 17-24

  •  WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS     June 27-July 3, Titus 1:1-10 & Pr. 1-6

In a Nutshell:  We only have a few years to prepare our youth to learn how to love good and hate evil. By the time they are teens many habits, attitudes and dispositions are pretty well fixed.  In order to prevent a sense of entitleme…

In a Nutshell:  We only have a few years to prepare our youth to learn how to love good and hate evil. By the time they are teens many habits, attitudes and dispositions are pretty well fixed.  In order to prevent a sense of entitlement it is imperative that we learn early the reality of consequences, the ability to rebound and how to interpret "bids for connection."  Is your home the tower of Babel or the Jewish temple court at Pentecost. Are you communicating in a language that is recognizable? Do you understand each other's "bid for connection"?  "No one longs for redemption more than God's longing for us!" 

Title:  Synergy Milestone #3 Teens  - Adolescence can be tough! Resources to help parents and their youth develop spiritual disciplines and embrace upcoming adulthood. [developing spiritual patterns & life habits]

Texts: Joshua 20:1-6 "Cities of Refuge" Num. 15:30-31; Lev. 6:1-7; Acts 13:38-42; 2 Tim. 3:1-7; 2 Thess. 2:9-10

His Word:  How do you spell consequences? 

1. why did god establish cities of refuge?

2. how were unintentional vs. intentional sins dealt with in the old testament? 

3. how would you describe the difference between those sinners that will be forgiven and those that will die in their sin? 

Your World: How do you rebound?

Small Pieces: what are bids for Connection?

BIG Picture: how is your Longing for redemption?

ONLINE RESOURCES:

The Entitlement cure by John Townsend

Habits of a child's heart by Valerie E Hess

Identifying a Person with Authority Issues

Media and Worldviews - www.pluggedin.com; www.movieguide.org

Introduction to Joshua

"Intentional Parenting" by Tad Thompson

Family Mission Statement  Questions &  Resources

T.L.C.C.'s Synergy Pinterest board(Milestone #2 The Early Years)

Three book discussions for this Summer

"Counterfeit Gods" by Tim Keller  (2nd Wed. of June 6:30-8pm - 6/8)

Book Discussion Guide - 

"The Relationship Principles of Jesus" by Tom Holladay (2nd Wed. of July 6:30-8pm - 7/13)

"Cross-Cultural Servant-hood" - by Duane Elmer (2nd Wed. of August 6:30-8pm - 8/10)

2016 MOSAIC SERIES AND BIBLE READINGS

12 FRANCIS SCHAEFFER QUOTES THAT WILL CHALLENGE THE WAY YOU ENGAGE CULTURE (RELEVANT MAGAZINE)

INSPIRED EVIDENCE – A GOOD DEVOTION BOOK FOR 2016

TIMBER LAKE CHRISTIAN CHURCH WEBSITE

TIMBER LAKE LIVE! (SIMULCAST)

TIMBER LAKE’S PAST VIDEOS (VIMEO)

 

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6/19 "What's Next? - Synergy Milestone #2 -- The Early Years"

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    June 13-19, Joshua 13-16

  •  WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS   June 20-26,  Joshua 17-24   

In a Nutshell:  Competency is required for many actions and responsibilities in life -- driving a car, flying an airplane, teaching at a school.  Yet, somehow many parents get thrust into this enormous responsibility of raising kids with no training and no confidence.  There are scores of good books, seminars, methodologies and programs focused on parenting children in their early years.  But let's go back to the basics.  2 Timothy tells us that the Word of God equips us for every good work, and that certainly applies to parenting young children -- a very good work, and a big responsibility.

Texts: Ephesians 6:1-4;   others:  Joshua 13-16; Psalm 127:3; 2 Tim. 3:16; Prov. 23:12-14; Heb 12:5-11

Foundational Truth:  Children are a   blessing  , NOT a   burden.

Key Principles:

1. Children need to be   nurtured  , not   neglected.  

2. Children need to be   disciplined  , not   harmed   or   abused  .

3. Children need to be raised according to the   character   and   attributes   of God, not the   expectations   of man.

ONLINE RESOURCES:

  

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6/12 "What's Next? - Discipleship"

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    June 6-12,   Joshua 8-12

  •  WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS   June 13-19, Joshua 13-16   

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IN A NUTSHELL: Jesus told us (and showed us) what to do in order to pass our faith on to those following us. But Joshua provides play by play illustrations of what can happen when we do disciple those following us as well as when we don't!  Discipleship is a life process that is not optional.  It's never too late to start! Discipleship is What's Next!   

TEXTS:  Matt. 28:16-20; Matt. 16:24; Joshua 7-13; 2 Samuel 21

HIS WORD

1.  How did Jesus describe/define discipleship?  Matt. 28:16-20; Matt. 16:24

  • "Discipleship is…. following Jesus,  “being baptized”, obeying/teaching others,  all that Jesus commanded."

2.  How many soldiers fought Ai the first time (Jos. 7:1-4) ... the second time (Jos. 8:3)?  

3.  How did the Gibeonites deceive Israel and what ultimately happened? (Joshua 9-10; 2 Samuel 21)

  • Satan’s deception is always close! 
  • God’s provisions are always closer!

YOUR WORLD

4.  How is "discipling" your family different from being in a small discipleship group?

5.  How important does your family regard consequences and the conscience in your family's spiritual growth?

6.  How have you included the process of discipleship in your "Family Mission Statement"?

7.  How do you score on being able to lead your family through these core elements of a biblical worldview?

1 - 3 - 5   The Gospel,  I can describe sin, atonement, what the Bible says about being saved, and being lost.

1 - 3 - 5   The Big Story, I can explain how Adam, Noah, Abraham, Israel, the judges, kings , and prophet , the disciples and Apostles are related to Jesus and the plan of redemption

1 - 3 - 5   The Big Truths, I understand and can teach core passages of Scripture about God, His Character, the trinity, Creation, God’s Providence, Human nature and sin, the person work and ministry of Jesus, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, Salvation, the church, and last things.

1 - 3 - 5   The Great Commission , I comprehend, relate to and can explain how God views the lost, leads those seeking to win them to Jesus and empowers the word of God to draw them.

1 - 3 - 5   The Spiritual Disciplines , I have learned how to, and practice Bible study, praying, worship, ministry and stewardship.

1 - 3 - 5   Christian Living , Ican describe Scripture and key truths regarding forgiveness, marriage & family, sexual purity, parenting, discernment and biblical principles of decision making.  I can describe the implications of Theism, Modalism, Universalism, and Calvinism have on these teachings.

1 - 3 - 5   Worldview , I am able to point to and explain Scriptures that help Christians understand and explain to others the implications of the Bible regarding atheism, naturalism, evolution, and ethical issues such as the sacredness of human life,  sanctity of marriage, the rule of law, and principles of economics.

7.  How would you regard your "diagnosis" as being Spiritually Healthy?

  1.      Do you thirst for God?
  2.      Are you governed increasingly by God’s Word?
  3.      Are you more loving?
  4.      Are you more sensitive to God’s presence?
  5.      Do you have a growing concern for the spiritual and temporal needs of others?
  6.      Do you delight in the bride of Christ?
  7.      Are the spiritual disciplines increasingly important to you?
  8.      Do you still grieve over sin?
  9.      Are you a quicker forgiver?
  10.     Do you yearn for heaven and to be with Jesus?

SMALL PIECES

Battles lost... battles won!  Smooth talkers and careless walkers, story after story we are reminded that a Christian life is won through God's grace,Jesus' sacrifice & the life long process of discipleship.

Discipleship in your family: Your children can not commit to that which you and they have not thought through, seen modeled and practiced.  Basics first, then practice them, teach more and discern your weaknesses & strengths. Embrace the conscience, teach through consequences and always offer, model and receive grace.   1) Comprehension, 2) commitment, 3) transformation, and then progressive 4) growth. (Rom. 10:17; Heb. 5:11-6:3; 9:14; 2 Pet. 1:5-11; 1 Cor. 8:12; 1 Tim. 4:2)

BIG PICTURE

Joshua 7:10-11 "The Lord said to Joshua, 'Get up! Why have you fallen on your face?  Israel has sinned!'"

 

ONLINE RESOURCES:

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6/5 "What's Next? - Synergy"

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THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    May 30-Jun. 5,   Joshua 1-7

  •  WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS   June 6-12,   Joshua 8-12

 

IN A NUTSHELL: Once you accept the facts about where you are now then the next step is to decide, decide, DECIDE... "What's Next?" Many people, not keen on suffering consequences, just give up trying to change things and crawl around in the "muck" of bad consequences of from their bad decisions.  That's a terrible choice... Let's look to God and ask Him "What's Next?"  Based upon where you are now AND where the Bible suggest He wants to take you, What's Next?   

HIS WORD

  1. What decisive actions were required of Joshua and the people of Israel in today's text? Joshua 1-7
  2. What are some specific issues that called for some serious courage on the part of the Israelites?
  3. What commands, resources and/or provisions did God provide the Israelites? 

MY WORLD

  1. What commands, resources and/or provisions has God provided you that maybe you haven't noticed? 
  2.  What issue, threat or concern is causing you to need to show courage?
  3. What other gods are competing for your allegiance than God? 

SMALL PIECES

  1. Can you list decisions that have resulted in particularly hard consequences?
  2. Can you see some way that God has saved you from destruction even though some consequences have remained? 
  3. Looking at Joshua as a Bible illustration of real life journeys for believers, "where are you" now and "What's Next?"

BIG PICTURE

  Be courageous Joshua 1:6-9 & choose this day who you will serve Joshua 24:14-15.

 

TEXTS:  Joshua 1-7 

ONLINE RESOURCES:

 

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5/29 Come or Go? #5 "Honoring our Forefathers"

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THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    May 23-29,   Acts 26-28

  •  WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS   May 30-Jun. 5,   Joshua 1-7

  

IN A NUTSHELL: Honoring our forefathers is important.  It’s also can be tricky.  Sometimes we are called to respect those that have lead us but made serious mistakes. It becomes important to both respect the authorities instituted by God while choosing to no longer embrace the teachings or traditions they embraced. It is important for us to keep our eye on the next generation, acknowledge past mistakes, celebrate successes, Love God, Learn the Truth and take God’s Light to the World.    

How do I Love God, Learn the Truth and Light the World in light of these Scriptures? 

 

TEXTS:  Acts 21 – 27; Romans 9:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:1-5; Acts 11:19-24; 15:1-7; 21:17-30; 24:16; 26:24-29 

ONLINE RESOURCES:

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5/22 Come or Go #4 "The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles”
Guest Blogger - Allen Todd - TLCC Minister to Youth since 1998

Guest Blogger - Allen Todd - TLCC Minister to Youth since 1998

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THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    May 9-15,   Acts 21-23  

  • WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS   May 16-22,    Acts 24-25  

Text:  Acts 10; 2 Cor. 4:7; Matt. 28:20

IN A NUTSHELL  (We need to intentionally reach out in friendship with the love of Jesus to all people of our community, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, political party, or personality type.)

ICE BREAKER   (When was the last time you had dinner with a family who has a different skin color or different nationality or different ethnicity. Share your experience. What did you learn? What did you have in common? What was hard to understand about them? Was there a language barrier?)

HIS WORD

  1. Read Ac. 10. Was it Peter that was seeking to reach out to Gentiles or was it God that was wanting to include Gentiles? 
  2. What was the main obstacle that God had to remove in Peter's life before he could effectively be used by God? Read Ac. 10:15, 28. 
  3. What was happening in Cornelius' life when this all took place? Ac. 10:2
  4. What was the initial reaction of the Jews when they heard the news? Ac. 11:1-3
  5. What were the signs that God was the one who wanted the Gentiles to be saved? Ac. 10:30-48
  6. 2 Cor. 4:7 says that we have the treasure of the good news of salvation and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in jars of clay. How do you think this emphasizes that God doesn't care about the outward appearance or various skin colors of a person? What does God really care about? 2 Cor.4:15
  7. So, just for the record, read Matt. 28:18-20. An old translation reads, "And lo, I will be with you always." Well, the "Lo" is for those who "Go!" Jesus commands us to make disciples and he goes with us when we do. That means learning and growing and obeying Jesus. And then helping others to learn and grow and obey Jesus! If we love Jesus, we will obey his commands. John 14:15, 24

YOUR WORLD

  1. Who might God be trying to reach in our community that is "outside" your normal circle of friends?
  2. Are there neighbors around you who are not Christians, who are a different race, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity? If so, what have you done to reach out to them in friendship with the love of Jesus? 
  3. Since we know Christ died for ALL mankind, what are some groups in our community that would be difficult for you to reach out to? (Rich/Poor, African-American/Mexican/Asian, Democrats/Republicans, etc.) 
  4. What can you intentionally do that could cross those cultural lines for the gospel? Through what opportunities would you develop a friendship with those you want to reach for Christ?
  5. What neighbor or group, is God preparing for YOU to come share your story of God's grace? List 3 possibilities. Now you just have to obey and look for opportunities to share. 
  6. If we were all reaching out to our community for Christ, what would our Sunday morning worship look like, sound like, feel like? (More ethnic music, cultural expressions, more color, more excitement of what God is doing in our lives!?) 

SMALL PIECES

  1. How do your social media posts show the love of Jesus to those you disagree with? (Muslims, Trump/Hillary, BlackLivesMatter, Homosexual/Transgender, Gun Control, Immigration, etc.)
  2. Love, Joy & Peace are fruits of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life. Discuss how that looks in a world that is so angry, confused,  twisted and perverted. How do you love people who are lost? What does that look like?
  3. When we get sidetracked with our RIGHTS about any issue, we will find ourselves treating people like enemies. But Satan is the enemy. Christians are called to love, submit, pray and trust the Lord rather than fight with weapons of this world. Hate, violence and division are what hampers so many from coming to Jesus and causes many believers to fall away. 2 Cor. 10:3-5

BIG PICTURE

  1. The Global church is growing and spreading the love of Jesus! The American churches that are growing, are blended groups of people who are crossing borders of race, socio-economic status, ethnicity and politics in order to reach the lost for Jesus. Are we growing and reaching our community for Christ?

 Online Resources:

(The Next Evangelicalism by Soong-Chan Rah challenges predominantly White North American churches to embrace a more diverse and multiethnic evangelicalism that is flourishing in North America.)

(Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a changing church by Soong-Chan Rah applying principles from the business concept of cultural intelligence, Rah explores how God's people can become more multiculturally adept.)

(Disunity in Christ by Christena Cleveland shares a psychologist's trained observations of why people who want to be united have such a hard time uniting. She provides real insight for leaders who want to build bridges and tools to overcome the forces that divide us.)

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5/15 Come or Go? #3 “The Gospel Meets Idolatry”

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THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    May 9-15,   Acts 21-23  

  • WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS   May 16-22,    Acts 24-25  

 

IN A NUTSHELL:  Idolatry at first seems archaic and irrelevant for today.  But if you take your eyes off the statue and look at our heart it's clear, idols are as plentiful as they ever were.   Anything that man creates or recognizes other than God himself to which he says, "now deliver me," has become his idol.  A false god seems harmless at first, endearing actually, but pretty soon it's enslaving. The question of this sermon is "What brings you to the table of life's decisions?  What makes you do what you do, go where you go, say what you say?"  It is the gospel that exposes and frees us to serve the Living God!  Paul was committed to "Go" and prayerfully expose the false Gods. 

How do I Love God, Learn the Truth and Light the World in light of these Scriptures? 

TEXTS: Acts 17:16-34; 19:21-41; Is. 44:9-17; Eph. 2:1 – 10; 1 Kings 18

  1. 1.      How can I love God with all my heart, mind and strength and men and women as I love myself in light of these Scriptures? 

    2.      What new truths did I learn for these passages?  How will I practice them? 

    3.      How will I seek to bring light to the world because of what I have come to understand about the gospel confronting idols?

    4.      A Spiritual Arteriogram by Kyle Idleman

    1.      What disappoints you?

    2.      What do you complain about the most?

    3.      Where do you make financial sacrifices?

    4.      What worries you?

    5.      Where is your sanctuary?

    6.      What infuriates you?

    7.      What are your dreams?

ON LINE RESOURCES

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5/8 Come or Go? #2 "God Opens the Doors for Women"

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THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    May 2-8,      Acts 18-20

  • WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS   May 9-15,   Acts 21-23  

IN A NUTSHELL:  Through the years God’s people have struggled with the challenge/fear of leaving traditional views to embrace what some say are heresy, others though suggest they are God’s view.  Should the church call the world to “come” to its “traditional views” or should the church “go” to see the Scripture “in light of the world we live in”?  The truth is found in Scripture as reasonable and common sense would have us interpret it.  Mother’s Day has been both a triumph and a scourge for the church. The Bible teaches neither bigotry nor feminism.  God has frequently opened doors for women that might seem surprising to us.  Neither male bigotry nor feminism are from God.  The former is an abuse of authority, the latter is defiance.

How do I Love God, Learn the Truth and Light the World in light of these Scriptures? 

TEXTS: Acts 16:11-15; 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-28; 1 Cor. 14:33-36; 1 Tim. 2:8-14  (O.T. Hannah 1 Sam. 2; Deborah - Jg. 4:4-6; Ruth – Ru. 4:13-17 ; Esther – Es. 9:29; The king's mother - Pr. 31;  N.T. Euodia and Syntyche – Phil. 4:2,3; Mary, Persis, Tryuphena and Tryphosa – Rom. 16:6,12; Junias – Rom. 16:7;  Four daughters of Philip that prophesied - Acts 21:8-9; Eunice and Lois - 2 Tim. 1:5)

  1. How can I love God with all my heart, mind and strength and men and women as I love myself in light of these Scriptures? 

  2. What new truths do these passages teach me?  How will I practice them? 

  3. How will I seek to bring light to the world because of what I have come to believe about God and the role as well as postion of women in God's view? 

ON LINE RESOURCES

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5/1 The Macedonian Call

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THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    APR. 25 - MAY 1   ACTS 15-17

  • ·        WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?
  • ·         WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?
  • ·         WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?
  • ·         WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?
  • ·         WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
  • ·         FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?
  • ·         FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?
  • ·         WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS   

 

Should the church say "Come!"  or should the church "Go?"  How do we know who & how to win the world?

Should the church say "Come!"  or should the church "Go?"  How do we know who & how to win the world?

Acts 15:39 - 18:22  And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. 7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. 8 So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”

Matthew 28" 18-20 “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Isaiah 66:18  "For I know their works and their thoughts; the time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and see My glory."

How do I Love God, Learn the Truth and Light the World in light of these Scriptures? 

Relationship Principles of Jesus by Tom Holladay
1. Place the highest value on relationships Mk 12:29
2. Love others as Jesus loves You  Jn. 13:34
3. Communicate from the heart.  Mt. 12:34
4. As you judge, so will you be judged.  Mt. 7:1,2
5. The greatest leaders are servants.  Mt. 23:11-12 
6. Treat Others as you Want them to treat you. Lk. 6:31

ON LINE RESOURCES

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4/24 $.M.A.R.T. Giving
SUNDAY’S PLAY LIST VIA YOUTUBETHIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    Apr.18-24,   Acts 12-14·        WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?·         WHAT’S YOU…

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THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS    Apr.18-24,   Acts 12-14

·        WHERE’S YOUR SPACE TO READ?

·         WHAT’S YOUR TIME TO STUDY?

·         WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS?

·         WHAT WAS GOD SAYING TO THEM?  WHAT’S GOD SAYING TO YOU?

·         WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY?

·         FOR WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL?

·         FOR WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED?

·         WHO NEEDS YOU TODAY?

NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS   Apr. 25 - May 1   Acts 15-17

April 17, 2016|  $tewards of Money And Reliable Truth   “$.M.A.R.T. giving”

Texts:  (4+ Scriptures) Acts 6:1-5 (1 Corinthians 16:1-4);   Mark 12:41-44 (Phil. 4:17);  2 Corinthians 9:6-15;  Jeremiah 2:13 (Revelation 3:17-18) 

IN A NUTSHELL:  Giving to the church tends to be rooted in selfish motives taught by the world or godly motives taught in Scripture.   There is a clear difference between charity and bringing your offerings to the Lord.  

ICE BREAKER :    When is the last time you felt "hilarious" about your giving?      

 HIS WORD   (3+ principles)

1. IT’S THE HEART/FAITH OF THE GIVER, NOT THE SIZE OF THE GIFT THAT UNLEASHES GOD’S BLESSING.

2. FOR SOME GIVING IS A DISCIPLINE AND FOR OTHERS IT IS A GIFT.  FOR BOTH, IT GROWS WHEN PRACTICED AND DIES WHEN IGNORED.

3. WHEN THE HEART OF THE GIVER IS RIGHT THEN FAITH HOPE AND LOVE GROWS FOR MANY.

YOUR WORLD  (3+ QUESTIONS)

     1. WHAT ARE YOUR MOTIVES FOR GIVING TO FAMILY, FRIENDS IN NEED, THE CHURCH, A POLITICAL PARTY, AN                ORGANIZATION?

2. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF MINISTRIES WORTHY OF YOUR GENEROSITY?

3. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP GROW YOUR DISCIPLINE/GIFT OF GIVING?

SMALL PIECES

1. What can you and your family do to begin a new level of living grateful in your giving?

BIG PICTURE

1. If T.L.C.C. had an additional $147,000 a year for ministry how would you recommend it be spent? 

ON LINE RESOURCES

CARE Sheet

 $.M.A.R.T.  -30 Contrasting Views on Money

 Stewardship Study - What can I do?

$.M.A.R.T. Brochure

What the Bible says about giving...

T.L.C.C. MINISTRY/MISSION ASSESSMENT

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability

2016 MOSAIC SERIES AND BIBLE READINGS

12 FRANCIS SCHAEFFER QUOTES THAT WILL CHALLENGE THE WAY YOU ENGAGE CULTURE (RELEVANT MAGAZINE)

INSPIRED EVIDENCE – A GOOD DEVOTION BOOK FOR 2016

TIMBER LAKE CHRISTIAN CHURCH WEBSITE

TIMBER LAKE LIVE! (SIMULCAST)

TIMBER LAKE’S PAST VIDEOS (VIMEO)

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