Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Psalm 139
Today, we are looking at and studying Psalm 139. We will follow along in our bible, then stop and discuss what we just read.
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God knows everything about us, even the number of hairs on our heads, and still he accepts lovesus.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Catchafire
"Catchafire (Whoopsi-Daisy)" Toby Mac
Slackin' off like a bum, I'm feelin' ho hum
I'm feelin' luke warm like the water in my tub
Started out and we was hot, looked up and now we're not
We had that fire like we was boilin' in a pot
Whoopsi-daisy, whoopsi-daisy, whoopsi-daisy
Come, we gonna catch that
Fire, I'm feenin' for a flicker
Then we'll fan the flame up into something bigger
Started out and we was hot, looked up and now we're not
We gonna catch a fire, catch a fire for God
Whoopsi-daisy, whoopsi-daisy, whoopsi-daisy
Come, we gonna catch that
Whoopsi-daisy, call me crazy, whoopsi-daisy
Come, we gonna catch that
Fire, takin' it from warm to hot
Fire, gotta give it all we got
Fire, whoopsi-daisy, call me crazy, whoopsi-daisy
Come, we gonna catch that
Spark to a flame, I'm flippin' up my game
I caught the fire and I'll never be the same
So unexplainable I can't contain it, son
And my retaining it would only be a shame
So let me hear you say
Heat, like the Kingston concrete
There ain't no stoppin' the fire
We're straight breakin' ground
There ain't no cooling this thing down
We burnin' up and keep'n it krunk as we know how
Hear me now people
Catch a fire let it burn within
Catch a fire let it burn for him
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John Wesley in his sermon titled, "The Use of Money" said this:
"Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn."
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When John Wesley was asked why so many people came out to see him preach. Mr. Wesley replied; "I set myself on fire for the Lord and people come out to watch me burn." Perhaps that's what needs to happen with all Christians in order for a revival to occur: We need to set ourselves on fire for the Lord.
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It is our prayer today that God would set you on fire. That God would set us on fire. And that people would come to watch us burn.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Musicians of the Bible
This week we are looking at the importance of music, not only now, but in Biblical times also.
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Music In The Bible
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Musicians in the Bible
http://www.paulsonmusic.com/MusicNotebookMusicians.html
Genesis 4:211 Jubal Father of all such as handle the harp and organ.
Genesis 4:21 (New King James Version)
21 His brother’s name was Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the harp and flute.
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Exodus 15:20,21 Miriam Miriam took a timbrel in her hand;
and all the women went out after with timbrels and dances.
Exodus 15:20-21 (New International Version)
20 Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her, with tambourines and dancing. 21 Miriam sang to them:
"Sing to the LORD,
for he is highly exalted.
The horse and its rider
he has hurled into the sea."
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I Samuel 16:23; I Chronicles 23:5; II Chronicles 23:18;
II Samuel 22,23 David He was a cunning player on an harp; he was an instrument maker, a song director & song writer
I Samuel 18:6 Singing Women These women came out of all the cites of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul with tabrets, ... and with instruments
of music.
I Kings 4:29,32 King Solomon He wrote 1,005 songs
1 Kings 4:29-32 (New International Version)
Solomon's Wisdom
29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. 30 Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. 31 He was wiser than any other man, including Ethan the Ezrahite—wiser than Heman, Calcol and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread to all the surrounding nations. 32 He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five.
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II Kings 3:15, 16 Elisha's Minstrel When this minstrel played, Elisha then prophesied.
I Chronicles 15:16-24 Ethan, Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiar-Obededom, Azariah, Shebaniah, Jehoshaphat, Nethaneel, Amasai and Eliezer and more... These were the ones listed from among those that accompanied the ark back to Jerusalem.
I Chronicles 16:5 Jeiel He played the psaltery and the harp.
1 Chronicles 16:5 (New International Version)
5 Asaph was the chief, Zechariah second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They were to play the lyres and harps, Asaph was to sound the cymbals,
I Chronicles 6:39; 15:17, 19; 16:5; II Chronicles 29:30; Asaph He played the cymbals and was appointed by David over the service of song and by Solomon in theTemple services.
I Chronicles 16:6 Benaiah and Jahaziel Played the trumpet.
I Chronicles 16:42 Heman Played or led the players with the trumpet and cymbals.
I Chronicles 16:41 Jeduthun One of David's chief musicians, and also founder of an official musical family.
I Chronicles 25 Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, Asarelah, Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, Mattithiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti,
Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth, Isri,
Jesharelah, Shemei, Azareel, Shubael, Bukkiah, Mattatiah, etc. These were among the 288 that David set apart to perform music in the house of the Lord.
II Chronicles 5:11-14 Solomon's musicians These were singers, cymbal players, psaltery players, and harpists along with 120 priests who played trumpets.
Nehemiah 12:35,36 Ezra 3:10, 11 Zechariah, Shemaiah, Azareel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, Judah, Hanani and the sons of Levi. These were some of the priests who played trumpets and Levites who used cymbals to praise the Lord when the foundation was laid for the rebuilding of the temple.
Revelation 14:2,3 Harpers John heard "the voice of harpers harping with their harps: and they sung as it were a new song before the throne" in heaven.
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Music In The Bible
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Musicians in the Bible
http://www.paulsonmusic.com/MusicNotebookMusicians.html
Genesis 4:211 Jubal Father of all such as handle the harp and organ.
Genesis 4:21 (New King James Version)
21 His brother’s name was Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the harp and flute.
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Exodus 15:20,21 Miriam Miriam took a timbrel in her hand;
and all the women went out after with timbrels and dances.
Exodus 15:20-21 (New International Version)
20 Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her, with tambourines and dancing. 21 Miriam sang to them:
"Sing to the LORD,
for he is highly exalted.
The horse and its rider
he has hurled into the sea."
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I Samuel 16:23; I Chronicles 23:5; II Chronicles 23:18;
II Samuel 22,23 David He was a cunning player on an harp; he was an instrument maker, a song director & song writer
I Samuel 18:6 Singing Women These women came out of all the cites of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul with tabrets, ... and with instruments
of music.
I Kings 4:29,32 King Solomon He wrote 1,005 songs
1 Kings 4:29-32 (New International Version)
Solomon's Wisdom
29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. 30 Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. 31 He was wiser than any other man, including Ethan the Ezrahite—wiser than Heman, Calcol and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread to all the surrounding nations. 32 He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five.
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II Kings 3:15, 16 Elisha's Minstrel When this minstrel played, Elisha then prophesied.
I Chronicles 15:16-24 Ethan, Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiar-Obededom, Azariah, Shebaniah, Jehoshaphat, Nethaneel, Amasai and Eliezer and more... These were the ones listed from among those that accompanied the ark back to Jerusalem.
I Chronicles 16:5 Jeiel He played the psaltery and the harp.
1 Chronicles 16:5 (New International Version)
5 Asaph was the chief, Zechariah second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They were to play the lyres and harps, Asaph was to sound the cymbals,
I Chronicles 6:39; 15:17, 19; 16:5; II Chronicles 29:30; Asaph He played the cymbals and was appointed by David over the service of song and by Solomon in theTemple services.
I Chronicles 16:6 Benaiah and Jahaziel Played the trumpet.
I Chronicles 16:42 Heman Played or led the players with the trumpet and cymbals.
I Chronicles 16:41 Jeduthun One of David's chief musicians, and also founder of an official musical family.
I Chronicles 25 Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, Asarelah, Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, Mattithiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti,
Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth, Isri,
Jesharelah, Shemei, Azareel, Shubael, Bukkiah, Mattatiah, etc. These were among the 288 that David set apart to perform music in the house of the Lord.
II Chronicles 5:11-14 Solomon's musicians These were singers, cymbal players, psaltery players, and harpists along with 120 priests who played trumpets.
Nehemiah 12:35,36 Ezra 3:10, 11 Zechariah, Shemaiah, Azareel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, Judah, Hanani and the sons of Levi. These were some of the priests who played trumpets and Levites who used cymbals to praise the Lord when the foundation was laid for the rebuilding of the temple.
Revelation 14:2,3 Harpers John heard "the voice of harpers harping with their harps: and they sung as it were a new song before the throne" in heaven.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Who am I?
This week we are studying a song by Casting Crowns, Who am I?
Who am I by Casting Crowns:
Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt.
Who am I?
That the bright and morning star,
Would choose to light the way,
For my ever wandering heart.
Bridge:
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.
Chorus:
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.
Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
And watch me rise again.
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me.
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.
I am yours.
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
'Cause I am yours.
I am yours.
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Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5:17 (New International Version)
17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
Ephesians 2:8-9 (New International Version)
8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast.
Who am I by Casting Crowns:
Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt.
Who am I?
That the bright and morning star,
Would choose to light the way,
For my ever wandering heart.
Bridge:
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.
Chorus:
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.
Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
And watch me rise again.
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me.
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.
I am yours.
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
'Cause I am yours.
I am yours.
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Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5:17 (New International Version)
17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
Ephesians 2:8-9 (New International Version)
8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Toby Mac Concert - January 16th, 2009
Oh ya! We're going, are you?
All youth 6th-12th Grades, see Jason Archambault to reserve your spot on the bus!!!!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
"Lose My Soul" Study
This week we are going to look a very popular song, Lose my Soul, by Toby Mac. Great song, awesome message! This is going to be an awesome study, buckle up! :)
We first start out by watching the above video. Then have a short discussion. Then we will watch the music video for the song, shown below. Then we break down the lyrics also shown below, line by line, too detailed to do here, but read the words closly, there is a great message in there!
Lyrics:
Toby Mac : Lose My Soul
Father God, I am clay in your hands,
Help me to stay that way through all life's demands,
'Cause they chip and they nag and they pull at me,
And every little thing I make up my mind to be,
Like I'm gonna be a daddy whose in the mix,
And I'm gonna be a husband who stays legit,
And I pray that I'm an artist who rises above,
The road that is wide and filled with self love,
Everything that I see draws me,
Though it's only in You that I can truly see that its a feast for the eyes- a low blow to purpose.
And I'm a little kid at a three ring circus.
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
(Mr. Franklin, Step up to the mic sir)
The paparazzi flashes, and that they think that it's you,
But they don't know that who you are is not what you do,
True, we get it twisted when we peak at the charts,
Yo before we part from the start,
Where's your heart?
You a punk, hustler?
Tell me what's your title,
America has no more stars, now we call them idols,
You sit idle, While we teach prosperity,
The first thing to prosper should be inside of me.
We're free...
Not because of 22's on the range,
But Christ came in range, we said yes now we changed,
Not the same, even though I made a fall,
Since I got that call, no more Saul, now I'm Paul.
(YEP!)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
Don't wanna walk away,
Don't wanna walk away
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in light of eternity,
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
It's hypnotizing me from living in light of eternity,
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in light of eternity.
(Lord what we gon do,We're relying on you,
all eyes are on you Lord,
all eyes are on you, all eyes are on you Jesus.)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
(Don't let me lose my soul, my soul.)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(This is my honesty, Father, won't you cover me.)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(Don't wanna walk away, and all those people say)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(Don't wanna lose, I don't wanna lose my soul.)
Lord forgive us when we get consumed by the things of this world,
That fight for our love, and our passion,
As our eyes are open wide and on you.
Grant us the privilege of your world view,
And may your kingdom be, what wakes us up, and lays us down.
(Hallelujah, Don't wanna lose our soul,
No, Don't wanna lose my soul.)
Hey excuse me,
I'm looking or the after party,
Toby,
Haha, yeah, last door on the left, you'll hear it.
Thanks,
No problem.
Don't let me lose my soul, I never wanna walk away,
I don't wanna lose my soul,
No, no, no.
Don't let me, don't let me, lose my soul,
I don't wanna walk away,
Don't let me walk away,
Na na na na no,
Don't let me lose, my soul,
I'm never gonna walk away.
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Then we read and study the related scripture:
Related Scripture:
Mark 8:36 (New International Version)
36 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?
Matthew 16:26 (New International Version)
26 What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
We first start out by watching the above video. Then have a short discussion. Then we will watch the music video for the song, shown below. Then we break down the lyrics also shown below, line by line, too detailed to do here, but read the words closly, there is a great message in there!
Lyrics:
Toby Mac : Lose My Soul
Father God, I am clay in your hands,
Help me to stay that way through all life's demands,
'Cause they chip and they nag and they pull at me,
And every little thing I make up my mind to be,
Like I'm gonna be a daddy whose in the mix,
And I'm gonna be a husband who stays legit,
And I pray that I'm an artist who rises above,
The road that is wide and filled with self love,
Everything that I see draws me,
Though it's only in You that I can truly see that its a feast for the eyes- a low blow to purpose.
And I'm a little kid at a three ring circus.
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
(Mr. Franklin, Step up to the mic sir)
The paparazzi flashes, and that they think that it's you,
But they don't know that who you are is not what you do,
True, we get it twisted when we peak at the charts,
Yo before we part from the start,
Where's your heart?
You a punk, hustler?
Tell me what's your title,
America has no more stars, now we call them idols,
You sit idle, While we teach prosperity,
The first thing to prosper should be inside of me.
We're free...
Not because of 22's on the range,
But Christ came in range, we said yes now we changed,
Not the same, even though I made a fall,
Since I got that call, no more Saul, now I'm Paul.
(YEP!)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
Don't wanna walk away,
Don't wanna walk away
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in light of eternity,
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
It's hypnotizing me from living in light of eternity,
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in light of eternity.
(Lord what we gon do,We're relying on you,
all eyes are on you Lord,
all eyes are on you, all eyes are on you Jesus.)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
(Don't let me lose my soul, my soul.)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(This is my honesty, Father, won't you cover me.)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(Don't wanna walk away, and all those people say)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(Don't wanna lose, I don't wanna lose my soul.)
Lord forgive us when we get consumed by the things of this world,
That fight for our love, and our passion,
As our eyes are open wide and on you.
Grant us the privilege of your world view,
And may your kingdom be, what wakes us up, and lays us down.
(Hallelujah, Don't wanna lose our soul,
No, Don't wanna lose my soul.)
Hey excuse me,
I'm looking or the after party,
Toby,
Haha, yeah, last door on the left, you'll hear it.
Thanks,
No problem.
Don't let me lose my soul, I never wanna walk away,
I don't wanna lose my soul,
No, no, no.
Don't let me, don't let me, lose my soul,
I don't wanna walk away,
Don't let me walk away,
Na na na na no,
Don't let me lose, my soul,
I'm never gonna walk away.
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Then we read and study the related scripture:
Related Scripture:
Mark 8:36 (New International Version)
36 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?
Matthew 16:26 (New International Version)
26 What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Monday, December 15, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Altar and the Door Study
Today, we are looking at the song by Casting Crowns, The Altar and the Door.....
Ok, here is a video of The Altar and the Door, from a Casting Crowns concert, sorry, it is taken with a hand held camera and is a bit shaky, but a great song, and concert!!!!!!! I saw them in concert, great concert, although I cannot take credit for this video, found it on youtube......ROCK ON !!!!!!
Casting Crowns
The Altar And The Door lyrics
Careless, I am reckless
I'm a wrong-way-travelin'-slowly-unraveling shell of a man
Burnt out, I'm so numb now
That the fire's just an ember way down in the
corner of my cold, cold heart
Lord, this time I'll make it right, here
at the altar I lay my life
Your kingdom come but my will was done,
my heart is broken as I...
Cry, like so many times before
But my eyes are dry before I leave the floor, oh Lord
I try but this time, Jesus, how can I be sure I
will not lose my follow through
Between the altar and the door
Here at the altar, oh my world so black and white
How could I ever falter
What You've shown me to be right
I'm trying so hard to stop trying so hard
Just let You be who You are
Lord, who You are in me
Jesus, I'm trying so hard to stop trying so hard
Just let You be who You are
Lord, who You are in me
Oh Lord, I
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Message:
I can be happy when things are going well.
I can love others when they show love to me.
I can be nice to those who show me kindness.
I can forgive those that forgive me.
I can be fully devoted to the work of Christ…on Sunday mornings.
However…
Can I be happy in times of trouble?
Can I love those that are hateful toward me?
Can I be kind to those that spit in my face?
Can I forgive those that may never forgive me?
Can I be a Christian on fire for God on a Thursday morning?
It’s Sunday, but Monday’s coming
It is easy to serve God with utmost sincerity and devotion on Sunday mornings. I can feel something ignite inside of me when I hear a stirring sermon. I feel moved to be more committed to reaching out to those that need Christ. I feel like a Holy Saint of God on Sunday morning, but then…
Monday morning comes. I’m still a Christian, but the fire is gone. It is out. No flames. No heat. No passion to do the work of Christ. Why is there such a disconnect from one day to the next?
Jesus moves into the neighborhood
On Sundays we’re around “church people”. Everyone is there for worship, to sing the songs and listen to the pastor. Plus, God seems closer in church than anywhere else we could go during the week. We associate the church with the place where God hangs out. When we walk through those church doors we can leave Jesus behind. Apparently He is just too big to fit through that small of an opening.
The truth is Christ should be with us wherever we go. John 1:14 is an important verse for this very subject. The KJV says “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us”. The New Century Version says, “The Word became a human and lived among us”. While the “Message” interprets it as, “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood”.
Mastering the Sunday/Monday transition
It doesn’t have to be this difficult. Christ has promised he’ll always be with us. We just tend to forget it. We need to:
- Stay in “constant” prayer. Don’t walk around with your eyes closed or you’ll run into something, but be in a constant mindset of prayer. Be aware of each situation and be prepared to seek God’s counsel.
- Read God’s word like you eat meals. I heard this from a wise (albeit pushy) man at Praise’s one day. For every meal you eat read at least one chapter of scripture. Remember that “..man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD”. Deuteronomy 8:3
- Be in fellowship with other believers. Whether it is friends from church, your spouse, or even a family member you need to have that connection. Hold each other accountable. Stoke each others spiritual fire so you don’t go from being Fired-up Frank on Sundays to Lukewarm Larry on Mondays.
The above lyrics sum it all up perfectly. Casting Crowns’ The Altar and the Door:
The above is from Bob's website, I take no credit for the message above, just thought it needed to be shared.
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Ok, here is a video of The Altar and the Door, from a Casting Crowns concert, sorry, it is taken with a hand held camera and is a bit shaky, but a great song, and concert!!!!!!! I saw them in concert, great concert, although I cannot take credit for this video, found it on youtube......ROCK ON !!!!!!
Casting Crowns
The Altar And The Door lyrics
Careless, I am reckless
I'm a wrong-way-travelin'-slowly-unraveling shell of a man
Burnt out, I'm so numb now
That the fire's just an ember way down in the
corner of my cold, cold heart
Lord, this time I'll make it right, here
at the altar I lay my life
Your kingdom come but my will was done,
my heart is broken as I...
Cry, like so many times before
But my eyes are dry before I leave the floor, oh Lord
I try but this time, Jesus, how can I be sure I
will not lose my follow through
Between the altar and the door
Here at the altar, oh my world so black and white
How could I ever falter
What You've shown me to be right
I'm trying so hard to stop trying so hard
Just let You be who You are
Lord, who You are in me
Jesus, I'm trying so hard to stop trying so hard
Just let You be who You are
Lord, who You are in me
Oh Lord, I
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Message:
I can be happy when things are going well.
I can love others when they show love to me.
I can be nice to those who show me kindness.
I can forgive those that forgive me.
I can be fully devoted to the work of Christ…on Sunday mornings.
However…
Can I be happy in times of trouble?
Can I love those that are hateful toward me?
Can I be kind to those that spit in my face?
Can I forgive those that may never forgive me?
Can I be a Christian on fire for God on a Thursday morning?
It’s Sunday, but Monday’s coming
It is easy to serve God with utmost sincerity and devotion on Sunday mornings. I can feel something ignite inside of me when I hear a stirring sermon. I feel moved to be more committed to reaching out to those that need Christ. I feel like a Holy Saint of God on Sunday morning, but then…
Monday morning comes. I’m still a Christian, but the fire is gone. It is out. No flames. No heat. No passion to do the work of Christ. Why is there such a disconnect from one day to the next?
Jesus moves into the neighborhood
On Sundays we’re around “church people”. Everyone is there for worship, to sing the songs and listen to the pastor. Plus, God seems closer in church than anywhere else we could go during the week. We associate the church with the place where God hangs out. When we walk through those church doors we can leave Jesus behind. Apparently He is just too big to fit through that small of an opening.
The truth is Christ should be with us wherever we go. John 1:14 is an important verse for this very subject. The KJV says “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us”. The New Century Version says, “The Word became a human and lived among us”. While the “Message” interprets it as, “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood”.
Mastering the Sunday/Monday transition
It doesn’t have to be this difficult. Christ has promised he’ll always be with us. We just tend to forget it. We need to:
- Stay in “constant” prayer. Don’t walk around with your eyes closed or you’ll run into something, but be in a constant mindset of prayer. Be aware of each situation and be prepared to seek God’s counsel.
- Read God’s word like you eat meals. I heard this from a wise (albeit pushy) man at Praise’s one day. For every meal you eat read at least one chapter of scripture. Remember that “..man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD”. Deuteronomy 8:3
- Be in fellowship with other believers. Whether it is friends from church, your spouse, or even a family member you need to have that connection. Hold each other accountable. Stoke each others spiritual fire so you don’t go from being Fired-up Frank on Sundays to Lukewarm Larry on Mondays.
The above lyrics sum it all up perfectly. Casting Crowns’ The Altar and the Door:
The above is from Bob's website, I take no credit for the message above, just thought it needed to be shared.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
East to West Study
This is our next Jr. and Sr. High Lesson. We will begin by watching the video, then we will disect the lyrics, line by line, and discuss what we see and what it means to us. Then we will back it up with scripture, and then, what the scripture means. Following this, we will watch the second video, from the lead singer of the band, telling us more about what the song means.
If you like this new format, please share. At any time you can click the comments link at the bottom of this study, and tell us what you think. Thanks again!
Lyrics:
Casting Crowns "East To West"
Here I am, Lord, and I'm drowning in your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I don't want to end up where You found me
And it echoes in my mind, keeps me awake tonight
I know You've cast my sin as far as the east is from the west
And I stand before You now as though I've never sinned
But today I feel like I'm just one mistake away from You leaving me this way
Jesus, can You show me just how far the east is from the west
'cause I can't bear to see the man I've been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
'cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other
I start the day, the war begins, endless reminding of my sin
Time and time again Your truth is drowned out by the storm I'm in
Today I feel like I'm just one mistake away from You leaving me this way
I know You've washed me white, turned my darkness into light
I need Your peace to get me through, to get me through this night
I can't live by what I feel, but by the truth Your word reveals
I'm not holding on to You, but You're holding on to me
You're holding on to me
Jesus, You know just how far the east is from the west
I don't have to see the man I've been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
'cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other
One scarred hand to the other
From one scarred hand to the other
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Psalm 103:12 (New International Version)
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
What does that mean?:
East and West can never meet. This is a symbolic portrait of God's forgiveness: When he forgives our sin, he seperates it from us and doesnt even remember it. We need never wallow in the past for God forgives and forgets. We tend to dredge up the ugly past, but God has wiped our record clean. If we are to follow God, we must model his forgiveness. When we forgive another, we must also forget the sin. Otherwise we have not truly forgiven.
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If you like this new format, please share. At any time you can click the comments link at the bottom of this study, and tell us what you think. Thanks again!
Lyrics:
Casting Crowns "East To West"
Here I am, Lord, and I'm drowning in your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I don't want to end up where You found me
And it echoes in my mind, keeps me awake tonight
I know You've cast my sin as far as the east is from the west
And I stand before You now as though I've never sinned
But today I feel like I'm just one mistake away from You leaving me this way
Jesus, can You show me just how far the east is from the west
'cause I can't bear to see the man I've been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
'cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other
I start the day, the war begins, endless reminding of my sin
Time and time again Your truth is drowned out by the storm I'm in
Today I feel like I'm just one mistake away from You leaving me this way
I know You've washed me white, turned my darkness into light
I need Your peace to get me through, to get me through this night
I can't live by what I feel, but by the truth Your word reveals
I'm not holding on to You, but You're holding on to me
You're holding on to me
Jesus, You know just how far the east is from the west
I don't have to see the man I've been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
'cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other
One scarred hand to the other
From one scarred hand to the other
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Psalm 103:12 (New International Version)
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
What does that mean?:
East and West can never meet. This is a symbolic portrait of God's forgiveness: When he forgives our sin, he seperates it from us and doesnt even remember it. We need never wallow in the past for God forgives and forgets. We tend to dredge up the ugly past, but God has wiped our record clean. If we are to follow God, we must model his forgiveness. When we forgive another, we must also forget the sin. Otherwise we have not truly forgiven.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Bible Verse and Devotional - 1 Timothy 4:12
I wanted to share this with you all, I received it by email today.:
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Today's Bible Verse
1 Timothy 4:12
NIV
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
NLT
Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
Devotional
The idealistic passions of youth must not be rationalized away or patronizingly pushed to the side. If you are younger, you are not only part of the church of tomorrow, you are also God's servant today. Serve him mightily and be an example to those who are older! If you are older, don't look down on the enthusiasm of youth, but encourage it and be inspired to emulate it! Let's remember, some of our best examples are those who are younger who serve our Lord with a vibrant faith!
Prayer: Father, thank you so much for energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate Christians who are in the younger years of their adulthood. Empower their witness, bless their service, and keep their hearts pure as they grow and mature in your service. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Chasen, Storyside:B, and Seventh Day Slumber Concert
Finally getting a chance to post some pictures from the Concert. We all had a great time, and MANY lives were changed that night. Words cannot describe October 26,2008.
A lot of the pictures turned out blurry, these are the best I have, sorry.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
The Refinery (Last Night)
We had a great study last night. Tried something new since we all seem to connect with music these days. Everyone in attendence agreed that music plays a huge part in their lives, and that they really enjoyed the message and study.
First we watched this video:
Then we went over the lyrics and what they meant to us, line by line.:
Casting Crowns: Slow fade
Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade
Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day
Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
Then we watched this video:
Then we read Psalm: 1: 1-3
BOOK I : Psalms 1-3
1 Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
We had an awesome discussion afterwards, this was one of my favorite studies.
First we watched this video:
Then we went over the lyrics and what they meant to us, line by line.:
Casting Crowns: Slow fade
Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade
Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day
Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
Then we watched this video:
Then we read Psalm: 1: 1-3
BOOK I : Psalms 1-3
1 Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
We had an awesome discussion afterwards, this was one of my favorite studies.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
FREE CHRISTIAN ROCK CONCERT IN MADISON
Hello All!
We just wanted to let everyone know that there will be a Christian Rock Concert coming to Madison on October 26th,at 6:00pm at the Madison County Central School Gymnasium. The bands will be CHASIN, STORYSIDE B, and SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER. If you listen to Christian Rock, you know songs from each band.
This will be a FREE CONCERT! Please tell your friends, family, members at Church, people on the street everywhere!!!! Please Forward this message to your entire address book, please!
Sincerely,
Jason Archambault
CHASEN
STORYSIDE:B
SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER
SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER TESTIMONY
PLEASE, HELP US GET THE WORD OUT, THAT THESE BANDS ARE COMING TO MADISON ON OCTOBER 26th, for a FREE CONCERT ! Send an email to your entire address book, link to this site, leeumcyouth.blogspot.com , so they can see the videos. Lives will be touched, do your part!
May God Bless Madison County!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The End! WHEW ! :)
Additional info for $1.00 Challenge
Must have receipt cannot go over 1 dollar team with most items......
$1.00 Challenge - Dollar given before start of hunt, reason unknown at time
Take your onedollar go 2 store buy as many things as u can
Hint for Clue #9
Clue #9 (Arby's Sign)
Hint for Clue #8
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