Service 2: “Noise”
April 12th, 2008
1. Turning off life’s needed distraction
2. The Power of Silence
3. Hearing the voice of God
a) Does it agree with the Bible – Luke 21:33
b) Does it make me more like Christ – Philippians 2:5
c) Conviction vs. Condemnation – Romans 8:1
4. Scheduling daily silence
Service 1: “Forgiveness: The Real F Word”
September 22nd, 2007
Emotionally
Job 5:2 (NIV) Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.
Relationally
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Physically
Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) A heart at peace gives life to the body.
Spiritually
Mark 11:25 (NIV) And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you and your sins.
Barriers to Forgiveness
Self-Deception | Self-Defense | Self-Image | Self-Protection
Unforgiveness Hinders…
Our Fellowship | Our Worship | Our Generosity | Our Love
Everyday Step…
Defer to God | Decide to Take the Initiative
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Disengage From Your Emotions
Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is…self-control.
Deliver Your Enemies to God
Luke 6:27–28 (NIV) But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
FORGIVE FOR GOOD!