20111009 What Does God Think of Me? Part 1

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Deacon Zell

Sunday, October 9, 2011


By Pastor Matt McFarland

Please open your Bible and follow along.

Verses referenced in this teaching:

Weekly Prayer by Rev. Loree Pardi

On The Right Track

The Bible teaches so many wonderful life skills and once in a while we need to be reminded of the basic principles, because they are the foundation of our Christian walk. The apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church that it’s okay to do just about anything, but not everything will give us an advantage, or be profitable to us. So when we get off course, we can go back to the basic fundamentals we have learned and get ourselves back on track. There are so many distractions in life and it’s so easy to be tempted with things that will lead us away from God, so we have to give it all we’ve got in order to stay focused on God and keep ourselves on the right track.
Scripture: I Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient (a profit or an advantage): all things are lawful for me, but all things edify (build) not.
Prayer; Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for teaching me how important Your Word is in my life and that it can truly make a difference no matter how hopeless things might look. Father, I thank You for the realization that with You all things are possible and I have put my trust in You because I know that You are faithful to perform that which You have promised. Father, there isn’t anything that can compare to You, You are everything to me, I ask that You would forgive me for getting off track and I pray for the strength I need to turn my life back around in the right direction. Father God, now I know that not all things are good for me, that even though most things are okay to do, it doesn’t mean they will be beneficial to my life or to the lives of others. Father, I pray that You will lead me and guide me by Your Spirit in all truth, I thank You for loving me always and most of all for Your Word that has taught me the way I should go. Father, I give You all praise, honor and glory for who You are and I love You. In Jesus’ name I pray.

Amen

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20111002 Applicable Exegesis

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Deacon Zell

Sunday, October 2, 2011
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By Pastor Matt McFarland

Please open your Bible and follow along.

Verses referenced in this teaching:

Philippians 4:10-12
Hebrews 12:2
2nd Corinthians 11:24-27
Ephesians 3:20
Philippians 4:13
Philippians 4:14-19
Psalms 37:3-5

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20110925 What is a Pastor

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Deacon Zell

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Bishop Bill McFarland

Please open your Bible and follow along.

Verses referenced in this teaching:
Romans 10:15b
Isaiah 52:7
Ephesians 4:8, 11
Romans 10:13
Luke 10:1
Exodus 3:10-14
Ephesians 3:10-14
Ephesians 4:18
Ephesians 4:12-14
Acts 6:1-4
1st Thessalonians 5:12-13
Psalms 127:1
1st Corinthians 1:10

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20110918 Fruit of the Spirit

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Deacon Zell


20110918  Fruit of the Spirit
Sunday, September 18, 2011


By Pastor Matt McFarland

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Verses referenced in this teaching:
Ephesians 2:8-10
2nd Corinthians 5:5
2nd Corinthians 3:2-3
Philippians 1:27
Ephesians 4:17
Galatians 5:22-23
Matthew 7:16-20
Colossians 1:10

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20110904 ‘Daddy’ God

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Deacon Zell


20110904  ‘Daddy God’

Sunday, September 4, 2011

By Pastor Matt McFarland

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Verses referenced in this teaching:
Joshua 10:24-25
Deuteronomy 2:24
Luke 10:19
2nd Corinthians 10:3-5
Mark 16:17-18
2nd Corinthians 2:14
Ephesians 6:11-13

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20110828

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Deacon Zell


Sunday, August 28, 2011

By Pastor Matt McFarland

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Verses referenced in this teaching:

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20110814 Trust

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Deacon Zell

Sunday, August 14, 2011

By Pastor Matt McFarland

Please open your Bible and follow along.

Verses referenced in this teaching:
John 14:1-4
Philippians 4:6-7
Isaiah 26:3
Romans 8:28
2nd Corinthians 12:7-10
1st Corinthians 10:13
Job 19:25
John 14:16-17
Matthew 28:20
Hebrews 13:5
John 14:27

Key Points
1) Trust that God is in control.
2) Problems won’t last forever.
3) We have all we need.
4) God won’t leave us.

Weekly Prayer by Rev. Loree Pardi

Just One

There is far too much hatred and suffering in this world and if we we can somehow find it in our heart to be the one to make a difference, we surely can make the world a better place to live. It only takes one, “I’m sorry” it could be just one, “I forgive you” maybe even a, “what can I do to help?” or an, “I was wrong and I’m here to make it right” and you know it just might be a smile, or a kind word to someone we don’t even know, regardless of what it might be… it could make a difference. You say, “well I am just one person among many and I’m not going to change the world,” but if we think about all the one’s before us who made the decision to do something, I think we would be amazed at how many succeeded, ultimately Jesus, the one who took our place so that we could have life.

Scripture: I John 4:20 If a man say,”I love God,” and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God Whom he hath not seen? :21 And this commandment have we from Him, that he who loveth God love his brother also.

Prayer; Father in Heaven, I thank You that You know me even better than I know myself and sometimes when I’m not doing the things I should, You will be there to remind me to do them, because they are for my good. I pray Father, that You will help me to be a living, breathing, walking testimony to that which is good and true, that I might be the one to live Your love each and every day. Father, that I might be an exact type of Jesus, Who truly made a difference in the lives of so many and showed us how to be the one’s who can also make a difference in this world. Father God, I thank You for Your Son Jesus, I thank You for salvation and the gift of Your Holy Spirit, Father, for giving me everything I need to live a life that is pleasing in Your sight. I love You Father and thank You, in Jesus’ name I pray.

Amen

 

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20110731 Do What Pleases God!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Deacon Zell

Sunday July 31, 2011

Bishop Bill McFarland

Please open your Bible and follow along.

Verses referenced in this teaching:

Revelations 4:11
Colossians 1:18
James 1:1
Deuteronomy 30:10-16
Ephesians 2:10
Luke 15:11-14
2nd Kings 7:3-9
Isaiah 6:8 –

Weekly Prayer by Rev. Loree Pardi

One Day

The Bible tells us that one day we will all have to give an account of ourselves to God and that reminded me of a poem written by Linda Ellis:

The Dash I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning to the end. He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that she had spent alive here on earth And now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own, the cars…the house…the cash… What matters is how we live and love…and how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard; are there things you’d like to change. For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real And always try to understand the way other people feel. Be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile… Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.

So when your eulogy is being read with your life’s actions to rehash, Would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash? Scripture: Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account (reason, motive, intent) of himself to God. Prayer; Father, forgive me for being hard headed and set in my ways, I pray You will help me to change while there is still time. I thank You for opening my eyes to see that I can do better by living to the standard You have set in Your Word so that when my life here on earth is over it will have made a difference for You. Father, I love You, I thank You for saving me, forgiving me and helping me to change. In Jesus’ loving name I pray and ask for all these things.

Amen

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20110724 “Living to a Standard” Part 2

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Deacon Zell


Part 2 of “Living to a Standard”

Sunday, July 24, 2011

By Pastor Matt McFarland

Please open your Bible and follow along.

Verses referenced in this teaching:
Luke 22:31 – 32
Romans 8:28
Psalms 37:1-9
Genesis 50-20
2nd Corinthians 12:7-10

Weekly Prayer by Rev. Loree Pardi
Earnest Desire

God chastens those He loves, just like a loving father disciplines his children, God will correct us when we get out in left field, because He loves us and knows what’s best for us. God strongly advises us to live our life according to His Word, because He knows it’s exactly what we need to have an abundant life and sometimes we find ourselves halfheartedly going through the motions spiritually, with very little or no enthusiasm at all. It is God’s desire that we have a true change of heart toward Him, with an unwavering dedication to His Word. Scripture: Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke (correct) and chasten (instruct): be zealous (have an earnest desire), therefore and repent (change the way you think).

Prayer; Dear Heavenly Father, I love You with all that I am and I thank You for instructing me in the things of Your Word so that I can truly live a life that is more than abundant. Father, You gave everything to save me from a life of sin and shame and I praise You for providing everything I need to have a healthy, prosperous journey through life. Father God, I pray for the endurance to hold up under the chastening and the strength of heart to persevere through the training because I know that afterward I will be stronger. Father, right now in Jesus’ name I rededicate myself to You and I pray that You will help me to be more committed than ever before to do Your will, that I might be a better witness of the gospel of Christ. And Father, it’s with a heart of thanksgiving that I pray and ask for all these things, I give You all praise, honor and glory. In Jesus’ glorious name I pray.

Amen

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20110717 “Living to a Standard”, Part 1

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Deacon Zell

Part 1 of “Living to a Standard”

Sunday, July 17, 2011

By Pastor Matt McFarland

Please open your Bible and follow along.

Verses referenced in this teaching:
Matthew 26:31-35
Matthew 26:69-75
John 20:19-23
John 21:1-3
John 21:11-17
1st Corinthians 10:11-14
James 1:1-2
James 5:19
2nd Corinthians 5:17 – 21
Ephesians 3:16- 21

Weekly Prayer by Rev. Loree Pardi
Let It Be

The Bible teaches us to be men and women of our word, so before we commit to anything we should make sure that we’re able to keep our commitments and the promises we make. The book of James says in chapter 5, not to make promises we can’t keep. When we say, “yes” to someone or something, let it be yes and when we say, “no” we should mean no. We are God’s children which makes us ambassadors for Christ, we should be different and stand out among the rest as those who not only keep our word, but keep God’s Word as well. Scripture: James 5:12 But above all things, my brethren swear (promise) not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath, but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. Prayer; Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the principals You have placed in Your Word so there can be no doubt as to what I should be doing. Father, I pray that You will help me learn to make good decisions so that I won’t keep making the same mistakes over and over again and when I need to say, ”no” give me the strength I need to stick to it. Father, I thank You for showing me in Your Word that I should consider all the details before I say, “yes” to anything and most of all to seek You for wisdom when I need it so that I can be a better representative for Christ. Father, I praise You because You know exactly what I need precisely when I need it and I know that You will never let me fall. Father God, I ask for Your strength and Your wisdom this very hour and I thank You Father for working in me that which will bring glory unto You. Father, I pray and ask all these things in Jesus mighty name.

Amen

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