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GM 2012-01-29 Unpacking Some Favorites, Part 3

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:14:25 +0000

Unpacking Some Favorites, Part 3

Readings:
John 10:1-18

Notes:
Prerequisites for Abundant Life–
I… Personal Responsibility/Recognition- Knowing/embracing who you are.

Have Come… Personal Action- Life is about taking steps, making things happen, doing stuff.

That They May Have Life… Personal Purpose- Existing in meaningful ways that make a difference for others.

Promises of Abundant Life–
My Sheep…My Voice… Personal Relationships- Life is all about loving relationships.

Find Pasture… Personal Acquisition- Life is about resources, rest, and relaxation.

The Thief… Personal Protection- Life is about security.

Abundant Life is Eternal Life My life is in His hands.

GM 2012-01-22 Unpacking Some Favorites, Part 2

webmaster — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:05:20 +0000

Unpacking Some Favorites, Part 2

Readings:
Philippians 4:4-19

Notes:
I… Personal Responsibility.

Can Do… Personal Investment, Personal Involvement.

All Things… Right, Effective, Beneficial.

Through Christ… The Involvement/Interests/Intensity of Jesus

Who Strengthens Me… Emphasis on Internal Change. Changes me, not necessarily my circumstances.

My life is in His hands.

GM 2012-01-15 Unpacking Some Favorites, Part 1

webmaster — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:44:18 +0000

Unpacking Some Favorites, Part 1

Readings:
Romans 8:26-30

Notes:
And We Know… having strong confidence in a stated fact or proposition. Fact- empirical evidence. Faith- because of (or in spite of).

All Things… Good, bad, or indifferent.

Work Together… Melody, harmony, dissonance. Beauty/adventure.

For Good…Jeremiah 29:11

For Those Who Are Called…

According To His Purpose… Divine. Destiny. Meaning.

GM 2012-01-08 Head Elder Testimonial

webmaster — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:06:12 +0000

Guest Speaker, Head Elder Mike Witt – Testimonial

Readings and Notes are unavailable.

GM 2012-01-01 Faith

webmaster — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:30:52 +0000

Guest Speaker, Reverend Aulden Lightbourne – Faith

Readings:
Mark 11:22
2 Corinthians 5:7
Hebakkuk 2:4
Hebrews 11:1

Notes:
Faith is not Feelings
We walk by Faith and not by sight

GM 2011-12-24 Christmas 2011

webmaster — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:26:37 +0000

Christmas 2011

No notes available at this time

GM 2011-12-18 Anticipation, Part 4

webmaster — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:01:01 +0000

Advent Season – Anticipation, Part 4

Readings:
Isaiah 7:10-17
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38

Notes:
The Great Admonition:
“Do Not Be Afraid!”
-Why not?
Because of:
-The Power of God
-The Purpose of God
The Plan of God
-The Presence of God
The Key: Surrender of the Self

GM 2011-12-11 Anticipation, Part 3

webmaster — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:16:38 +0000

Advent Season – Anticipation, Part 3

Readings:
Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

Notes:
What do you say about yourself?

Annointed One– The Christ
annointed ones– Christians

-To Proclaim
-To Comfort/Console
-To Exchange
-To Provide

GM 2011-12-07 Advent Midweek 2

webmaster — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:00:56 +0000

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GM 2011-12-04 Anticipation, Part 2

webmaster — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:03:22 +0000

Advent Season – Anticipation, Part 2

Readings:
Isaiah 40
2 Peter 3:8-14
Mark 1

Notes:
Go get it…
-Get it Real
-Get it real Right
-Get it real right, Right Away
-Get it real right, right away, in Relationship with Jesus

GM 2011-11-30 Advent Midweek 1

webmaster — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:55:04 +0000

Advent Midweek, 1

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GM 2011-11-27 Anticipation, Part 1

webmaster — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:22:37 +0000

Advent Season – Anticipation, Part 1

Readings:
Isaiah 64
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:33-37

Notes:

God is…
-Powerful
-Surprising
-Compassionate
-Just

We are…
-Unclean
-Pathetic
-Powerless
-Rebellious

The Situation is…
-Dire
-Dreadful
-Doomed

The Good News is…
YET, Jesus is…
-Gracious
-Forgiving
-Determined

GM 2011-11-23 Thanksgiving

webmaster — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:11:21 +0000

Thanksgiving – Give Thanks in All Circumstances

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GM 2011-11-20 Transformation, Part 8

webmaster — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:15:01 +0000

Transformation, Part 8 – The Practice of Scripture Reflection

Readings:
Psalm 1
2 Timothy 3:16-17
John 15:4-10

Notes:
Romans 12– Transformed by renewing your mind.
Ephesians 5– Washing of water by the Word

Immersion:
-Condemns
-Cleans
-Creates

Pointers:
1. Ask God to meet you in the Scripture.
2. Read the Bible with a humble & repentant spirit.
3. Meditate on a fairly brief passage or narrative.
4. Take one thought or verse with you through the day.
5. Allow this thought to become part of your memory.

“Now with God’s help, I shall become myself.” – Soren Kierkegaard

GM 2011-11-13 Transformation, Part 7

webmaster — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:10:44 +0000

Transformation, Part 7 – The Practice of Holy Spirit Guidance

Readings:
Acts 8:26-39
Luke 12:8-12

Notes:

Prayer: It’s one thing to speak to God… quite another to listen.
Purpose of Guidance: It’s not just to get us to perform the right actions. His purpose is to help us become the right people.

What we’re talking about:
-Leadings
-Promptings
-Impressions

What causes us to miss them?
-Laziness (see part 2 in this series)
-Recognition (part 3)
-Being Busy (part 4)
-Pride (part 5)
-Avoidance (part 6)
-Spiritual Mindlessness (part 7)

What Spiritual Guidance is not:
-”Insider info”
-A Badge of Spirituality
-A Way to Avoid Risk
-Being Passive

What to do?
-Listen for it
-Submit it to Scripture
-Act upon it
-Remember the Cross