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Weekend Reflection
It is absolutely amazing what God is doing in our church right now. Forgive me if I sound like I am bragging but I’m not, I’m just in awe of God’s power to change lives. We are seeing people stepping up to the next level of faith, allowing God to do his will through them. I am mostly excited with the new leaders who are now taking leadership roles in different ministries.
Watching people saved, got baptized, planted in the House of God, growing spiritually and are now leading others is just exciting!
For any leader who sees that is SO rewarding!
This morning my wife Ane preached up a storm with her own version of “Faith at another level”, challenging people to pursue God.
- Whatever you are going through…..YOU CAN HANDLE IT! You got the faith for it and the grace to go thru it.
- Expect changes when you come to Christ! Expect healing, expect miracles, expect radical transformation!
- Some things gotta show for your confession of faith!
- In order for you to step up the next level you got to know what level you are on right now
- Luke 22:31-33 Satan only sifts you when he gets permission from God.
- Make Faith decisions.
Today 4 people gave their lives to the Lord.
Jesus is still in the business of saving and transforming lives. Jesus still forgives, heals and restores today.
Last Sunday I met 9 new people at church, today I was able to meet with at least 10 first timers. One lady was her first time in a church service all her life. She’s NEVER been to church before. WOW! Still can’t get over that.
One lady came for the first time and gave her heart to Jesus. One of our leaders invited her and she prayed desperately during the week, she told us on Thursday. What I am trying to say is this: God is willing to save! But we must invite and introduce people to God. And ray that they will accept Christ’s forgiveness.
I just love the passion of our LifeKids Team for the children. We have around 120 kids under 12 and it is a responsibility to invest in these kids. As a church we are committed to children.
Today we dedicated a new born baby to the Lord. She smiled as I prayed. So cute!
Servolution is only 3 weeks away! God is using this simple tool to reach people through simple acts of kindness. Over 40 churches will be participating in this year’s Servolution from the 14th – 20th of April. Find out more www.servolution.co.nz.
This coming Sunday…….. Will you invite someone to church with you?
You can Do it!
LifeChurch Manurewa November Series
I am excited to announce our new series this month at LifeChurch. I believe you are going to be Blessed and Inspired by the Word of God but you must also be willing to allow the Word to challenge and change you so that you can reach your God given potential.
You are more than what you have done! Don’t settle for anything less than Gods best. You can do it!!
If you are in Auckland City, join us this Sunday morning 11:00. www.lifechurch.co.nz
Get Wisdom
Last Sunday was Part 4 of James. It’s great little book in the New Testament helping Christians to be real! A book that checks genuine christianity. James asks the most difficult questions that makes everyone uncomfortable. James is helping me personally to evaluate my faith and my actions, my tongue and deeds, my thinking and wisdom.
Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the Principal thing, therefore get wisdom.
Listen to this command from Solomon. Get Wisdom! Find wisdom, …..whatever you do get wisdom. It is the principal thing!
Wisdom comes from God because God alone is wise. Solomon when he was given the opportunity, he asked for wisdom!
Wisdom comes from God. Read his Word.
Wisdom is the ability to use knowledge. Wisdom knows what to do, when to do it, and how to do it.
The Message Bible says: “Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here’s what you do: Live well, live wisely, live humbly. It’s the way you live, not the way you talk, that counts.” James 3:13 (MSG)
Wisdom is displayed in the way you live. It has everything to do with your character. “Who is wise and understanding among you. Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in humility that comes from wisdom.”
Wisdom is Lifestyle, Not an achievement.
10 Promises
One of my favorite Psalms is Psalm 34. One of the promises of God in Ps 34 is that his angel will camp round about them that fear him (vs7). I used this verse in my sermon on Sunday. I want to share with you the rest of the promises of God for those who fear him in this Psalm.
10 Promises in Ps 34.
1. The angel of the camps and delivers them that fear Him. v7
2. There is no want in them that fear Him. v9
3. They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. v10
4. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous. His ears are open to their cry. v10,15,17
5. The face of the Lord is against them that do evil. v 16
6. The righteous cry and the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. v17
7. The Lord is near to those who are of a broken heart. v18
8. He saves such as be of a contrite spirit. v18
9. Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers him out of them all. v19
10. The Lord redeems the soul of his servants and none of them that trust him shall perish. v21
Blessings!
Extract from Pt 3 of God, Love and Sex series
…………….. When a man and a woman enter into a marriage contract, the seal of that covenant is their union physically. To give away your virginity before marriage is far more serious than you ever thought possible…as you give away the seal to your marriage contract.
Someday you will fall in love for real with someone and marry them, and you will wish with all your heart to give them the most wonderful gift you ever could, your purity, but I remind you today you can only give it away once!
Purity is a Virtue! and young people, your virginity is a gift. It is your personal wedding gift that you give your spouse on the night of your wedding.
Girls: Don’t give it to the wrong man.
Guys: Don’t give it to the wrong woman.
Keep yourself pure.
Young People don’t give in to sexual pressure. Don’t even listen to the justification of why you should have sex before marriage.
Learn to Say NO. and here are some practical ways to say no.
10 WAYS TO SAY NO:
1. Everybody’s doing it. If that’s the case, then it shouldn’t be too hard to find someone else then?
2. If you love me you will have sex with me. If you love me, you wouldn’t pressure me. You will respect my feelings.
3. Would you like to get into the back seat? No thanks, I’d rather stay up front with you.
4. Don’t worry, I’ll use protection. You’re going to need protection if you don’t stop pressuring me.
5. Want to go to bed? No thanks, I just got up.
6. You don’t know what you’re missing. That will make two of us, because I’m not going to give you the satisfaction of finding out.
7. Try it, you’ll like it. I’m sure I will with the one I marry.
8. We’ve had sex before, what’s wrong with doing it again? That doesn’t make it right. Besides, I have the right to change my mind.
9. If you won’t sex with me then I don’t want to see you anymore. GoodBye!
10. I can’t believe you’re still a virgin! What are you waiting for? Anytime I want to I can become like you. But you can never again become like me.
