The Anger within
Did Jesus get angry? Yes for example Mark 3:5, John 2:14-16
Getting angry when something dishonors God.
Stewer versus a spewer
Stop, Pray and Act
Nasa technique
Ephesians 4:29-32
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
What will my anger accomplish?
What does your anger motivate you to get involved with?
Bethany going to Leon, Nicaragua for Water related missions work.
Nathaniel talking about Campus crusade debates. www.doesgodexist.ca
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
January 18, 2009
Unless the Lord Guards.
Rev. Kinson speaking
- pray for pastors preaching: there is definitely spiritual warfare going on.
- sharing about Nicholas and basket-ball parents
- winning and losing, low self-esteem and values
- what values do I have and where do they come from?
Some observations
What we all need:
1. security
- awareness of being unconditionally and totally loved
2.significance
- purpose and value
If we are lacking in these two areas, we will have problems relating to others.
Worldly significance as described by Solomon in Ecclesiastes 2:11
Success versus significance
The rich young ruler. Self-made wealth that he clings to. Could not let go of that maybe due to fear of rejection or loss of significance. The constant approval of God over the conditional approval of men.
Three things to think about if we struggle with significance
1) We are image bearers of God. (Genesis 1:27)
2) We are all broken but not worthless. Jesus comes for the us because of our condition (Mark 2:17)
3) We are ordained with purpose. God has a plan for us. (Psalm 139:14-16).
We are children of God. This means we have great security and significance in him.
Story of prodigal son.
Questions and thoughts.
1) Is it possible to balance worldly success and a healthy spritual relationship with God? What would it take to do this?
eg Luke 16:13. But biblical characters such as Solomon and Joseph were very successful in managing and building wordly affairs. Solomon was half hearted about God but Joseph was more obedient and focused on the will of God.
2) How does God express "I love you" to us? How can we recognize it every day?
Rev. Kinson speaking
- pray for pastors preaching: there is definitely spiritual warfare going on.
- sharing about Nicholas and basket-ball parents
- winning and losing, low self-esteem and values
- what values do I have and where do they come from?
Some observations
What we all need:
1. security
- awareness of being unconditionally and totally loved
2.significance
- purpose and value
If we are lacking in these two areas, we will have problems relating to others.
Worldly significance as described by Solomon in Ecclesiastes 2:11
Success versus significance
The rich young ruler. Self-made wealth that he clings to. Could not let go of that maybe due to fear of rejection or loss of significance. The constant approval of God over the conditional approval of men.
Three things to think about if we struggle with significance
1) We are image bearers of God. (Genesis 1:27)
2) We are all broken but not worthless. Jesus comes for the us because of our condition (Mark 2:17)
3) We are ordained with purpose. God has a plan for us. (Psalm 139:14-16).
We are children of God. This means we have great security and significance in him.
Story of prodigal son.
Questions and thoughts.
1) Is it possible to balance worldly success and a healthy spritual relationship with God? What would it take to do this?
eg Luke 16:13. But biblical characters such as Solomon and Joseph were very successful in managing and building wordly affairs. Solomon was half hearted about God but Joseph was more obedient and focused on the will of God.
2) How does God express "I love you" to us? How can we recognize it every day?
Sunday, January 11, 2009
January 11, 2008
Guarding the Heart: The Lies We Believe
Satan is looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8 "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour".
But the devil is a defeated foe -> no claws, no teeth.
Know the lie, throw the lie
Know the truth, follow the truth
Jesus is Lord and Savior.
You might focus on the savior part but forget about the Lordship part. Do we worship the Lord constantly?
Things we get deceived on
1. Devotion time with God. Not optional
2. Prayer. Not optional.
3. Bring your bible. How else will you learn about and reference God?
4. Lateness. Respect for God, not for church or speaker.
Personal thoughts and questions
1. Can love be deceiving? This is one of the strong arguments for homosexuality, pre-martial sex and euthanasia: Doing/choosing something because it we believe it's based love and you can't argue against love.
2. What then is the definition of love?
We are told God is love as in 1 John 4:7-16 and also to "love one another". Would love ever lead us to do something wrong in the eyes of God? How then can we equip ourselves to understand what is "true" love?
Satan is looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8 "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour".
But the devil is a defeated foe -> no claws, no teeth.
Know the lie, throw the lie
Know the truth, follow the truth
Jesus is Lord and Savior.
You might focus on the savior part but forget about the Lordship part. Do we worship the Lord constantly?
Things we get deceived on
1. Devotion time with God. Not optional
2. Prayer. Not optional.
3. Bring your bible. How else will you learn about and reference God?
4. Lateness. Respect for God, not for church or speaker.
Personal thoughts and questions
1. Can love be deceiving? This is one of the strong arguments for homosexuality, pre-martial sex and euthanasia: Doing/choosing something because it we believe it's based love and you can't argue against love.
2. What then is the definition of love?
We are told God is love as in 1 John 4:7-16 and also to "love one another". Would love ever lead us to do something wrong in the eyes of God? How then can we equip ourselves to understand what is "true" love?
Sunday, January 4, 2009
January 4, 2009
Psalm 127: Unless the Lord Guards...
Kinson speaking about his son Nicholas building a fort for security.
Also the most secure places in the world
Air force one
Area 51
Fort Knox
...
in vain meaning not fruitful, not successful
guarding our souls.
1 Peter 5:8
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
Jermiah 17:9
"The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?"
Guarding
1) The integrity within our hearts
1 Samuel 16:7
"But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
Proverbs 4:23
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."
The quality of our lives depends on the condition of our heart.
2) Boundaries surrouding our lives.
Things that distract us?
3) Welfare of our community
guarding our role. carrying each others burdens.
Galatians 6:2 "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
Ephesians 4:28 "He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need."
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."
Some thoughts and questions
1. What does the heart mean? Is this someone's will and feeling? How is this different from the the mind of someone?
2. What is the heart of God?
3. The verse in Jerimiah 17:9 indicates the heart cannot be trusted. Yet in verses 1 Samuel 16:7 and Proverbs 4:23 it indicates the importance of the heart. What should we make of our hearts then?
Kinson speaking about his son Nicholas building a fort for security.
Also the most secure places in the world
Air force one
Area 51
Fort Knox
...
in vain meaning not fruitful, not successful
guarding our souls.
1 Peter 5:8
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
Jermiah 17:9
"The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?"
Guarding
1) The integrity within our hearts
1 Samuel 16:7
"But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
Proverbs 4:23
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."
The quality of our lives depends on the condition of our heart.
2) Boundaries surrouding our lives.
Things that distract us?
3) Welfare of our community
guarding our role. carrying each others burdens.
Galatians 6:2 "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
Ephesians 4:28 "He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need."
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."
Some thoughts and questions
1. What does the heart mean? Is this someone's will and feeling? How is this different from the the mind of someone?
2. What is the heart of God?
3. The verse in Jerimiah 17:9 indicates the heart cannot be trusted. Yet in verses 1 Samuel 16:7 and Proverbs 4:23 it indicates the importance of the heart. What should we make of our hearts then?
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