New YEAR New Series

Well 2009 is coming to and end! It has been a great year of spiritual and numeric growth for CX3. This year we are going to approach our study and teaching a little differently. Each month will have a specific Series and direction. I am exited to see what God has in store for us this year. Starting this Sunday we will begin what I call our "Vision Month".

Sunday I will be bringing a lesson entitles "Fresh Eyes". If you would like to read ahead Read the following verses: Prov. 29:18; Phil. 3:13; John 4; Matthew 9:37-38; Luke 10:2; Matthew 6:19-20.

Questions to ask after reading:
1. what does life look like for me?
2. What makes me tick?
3. What vision do I have?
4. Who is the last person I witnessed to?
5. What do I need to leave behind?

I hope you will be here as we dive into "Vision Month". The following 3 lessons will answer the question: "What exactly does Cx3 Mean?", followed by lesson from Tim Odonald to close out the month. I am praying for you and cannot wait to see you Sunday!!!

Lesson for Sunday Decemeber 6, 2009

Series: We Believe - Bible Doctrines
Lesson: The Church

Verses to read: Acts 2; 1 Cor. 12:22; Psalm 118:22; 1 Peter 2:6-7; Matt. 16:18; Eph. 2:20; 1 Cor. 3:11; Eph. 3:21, 4:11-12, 5:25-27; 1 Cor. 5:4,7; Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 20:28


What is the Church?
What is the purpose of the church?
What does "local New Testament Church" mean?
What is our responsibility in relationship to the Church?

Sunday, November 22

cx3 1109 from Jacob Potter on Vimeo.

Lesson For Sunday, November 15 2009

This week we are taking a quick break from our series and looking at How to be a Good Christian and a Good American. If you would like to read ahead read Romans 13:1-7. God has blessed our country and our Land. I hope you will be here this Sunday as we remember those who have stood, those who have died for freedom. And of course THE one who died for our freedom. God bless you and I look forward to seeing you Sunday.

Lesson for Sunday November 8, 2009

Series: We Believe
Lesson: The Holy Spirit
Text: John 14-16

This week we will be looking at the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. If you would like to read ahead Read John chapters 14-16. I hope you will read ahead! See you Sunday!

Lesson for Sunday Ocotber 18, 2009

Series: We Believe
Lesson: The Word of God

This Sunday we will kick off a New series entitled: We Believe.

Why do you believe what you believe?

This first lesson we will look at the Bible. Who wrote it? Why did they write it? How do we know it is God's Word? What separates it from any other book that is out there? What are some evidences that it is God's Word? I hope you will come ready to listen to some very cool facts and truths concerning the Scriptures! God bless you all and I look forward to seeing you Sunday!

Lesson for Sunday, October 4, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 16
Lesson: The Victorious Life

This Sunday we will be looking at this final part of the first letter to the Corinthians! It's Pauls charge to them to live the victorious Christan life, he hits it all in this chapter.

What does it take to live the victorious Christian life?
What is your role in the Church?
What vision and what goal do you have set in your ministry?
What are you doing for the cause of Christ?
How can you do it more effectively?

As we close out this 36th week of this series, be praying as we move to: "WE BELIEVE"

Lesson for Sunday, September 20, 2009

Series: What happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Lesson: Worship Etiquette
Text: 1 Corinthians 14

Well only a couple of weeks left in our study of 1 Corinthians. I am looking forward to our next series on Bible Doctrines. This week we will be working through chapter 14 and talk about worship, specifically concerning gifts and their place in public worship. What should public worship entail? What is its purpose? What gifts does God put a priority on? What are the guidelines for public worship and the use of gifts? I hope to see you all in your place this Sunday morning 8:30 in the FLC!

I hope you are all having a wonderful week! Praise the Lord that Ellis is home from the hospital and doing great!

I love you! JAKE

Lesson for Sunday, September 13 2009

Cx3 Sunday, September 13 Lesson from Jacob Potter on Vimeo.

New Series Coming in October

Lesson for Sunday September 6, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Lesson: Spiritual Gifts Part 2

Last week we looked at 4 spiritual gifts. This week we will stop once again and look at 5 others before we move on to Chapter 13.

We will look at the following gifts and verses this week:

1. Hospitality (1 Peter 4:9,10; Romans 12:9-13)

2. Intercessory Prayer (Eph.6:18; James 5:14-15)

3. Compassion (Luke 10:30-37)

4. Teaching (Eph. 4:11-16)

5. Leadership (Heb. 3:17)

I hope and pray you will all have a blessed week! I am praying for you!

Lesson for Sunday, August 30 2009

Lesson for Sunday, August 23, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
Lesson: The Blessing of the Body of Christ – THE CHURCH


The Church is one of the greatest gifts God has given us, as followers of HIM! A community where we can grow, connect, and learn about who God is and what He has for us! As you read this passage here are a couple of questions to ask:

When is the church the strongest?
What Qualifies a church as a church?
What is the purpose of the church?
What is edification?
WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE WITHIN THE CHURCH?

As we continue down this path and through this letter Paul is writing, I pray you will challenge yourself, examine yourself, find the place, the calling and the purpose for you here! CHURCH IS MORE THAN A CHAIR...

Lesson for Sunday, August 9, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text:1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Lesson:The Body and the Blood

read verses 18-22 - What was happening here?

read verses 23-26 - What is the purpose of the Lords supper?

read verses 27-34 - what should the Christian do concerning the Lords supper?

This week we will be looking at the purpose of the Lords supper and what it means. I pray this will be a great reminder for all of us, and a testimony to those who do not know the Lord! It's still the blood, Amen! look forward to seeing you all Sunday!

Lesson for Sunday, August 2, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
Lesson: Who's the Boss?

Paul has answered questions concerning marriage, liberty, now he answers the questions concerning, the order within the church.

What is the order of Submission?
What does submission mean?
Why does this subject get so many fired up?
Why has the word submission been abused so much?
What is God's view of submission?

Other Passage for reading Eph. 5....

MY BAD

I got ahead of myself yesterday in class, we will not be starting the spiritual gifts for 2 weeks, I SKIPPED A CHAPTER! sorry! I will have the passage and questions up later this week for Sunday! I love you and am praying for you!

Lesson for Sunday July 26, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 10:15-33
Lesson: Should I? Or Shouldn't I?


Paul once again here goes back to this debate over questionable items and the meat offered to idol debate.

This week we are going to move to some other passages that will give us a self evaluation of where each one of individually is concerning this, and how we should approach it personally.

Questions to ask:

1. Can I give God thanks? (v30)

2. Does it give glory to God? (v31)

3. Will it be offensive to another? (v32)

4. Can this activity get me in its power? (1 Cor. 6:12)

5. What would Jesus Do? (Col. 3:17)

6. Does it have an appearance of evil? (1 Thes. 5:22)

7. Does it slow my service to God? (Heb. 12:1)

8. Would I want to be doing this if Christ returned? (1 John 2:28)

9. Am I fully convinced it’s ok? (Rom. 14:5)

10. Can I do it unto the Lord? (Romans 14:6)

11. Will it stand the test at the judgment seat? (Rom 14:10)

12. Could It cause a brother to stumble? (Rom 14:13,15,21)

13. Am I doing this by faith? (Rom 14:23)

14. Who am I pleasing by doing this? (Rom. 15:1-4)

Lesson for Sunday, July 19 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth

Title: Setting yourself up to Fall

Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

I pray you will read each passage each week carefully and ask God to work in your life through these lessons.

Read verses 1-4

• who is paul talking to here?
• what is he reminding them about?
• what word is used more than a few times in these verses?

Read verses 5-10

• why was God not pleased with them?
• why were they overthrown?
• what are the evil things he is warning of?

Read verses 11-14

• what can we learn from their mistakes?
• when do we become vulnerable to falling?
• how do we escape?

I cannot wait to see all of you Sunday! have blesses week! Grace and Peace - Jake

Lesson for Sunday, July 5, 2008

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 9
Lesson: Preachers and Pay

should preachers get paid? Why or Why not?

Lesson for Sunday, June 28, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 8 (cont...)
Lesson: Dealing with those that are Different

There are 3 different positions I can take towards questionable items and those that are different: Liscense, Legalism, or Love. What is the definition of each one of these positions?

I believe there are so many poeple within the church who struggle with people who are different than they are. Many times this causes divsion, and ultimatley bitterness, and even spawns hate. What is God's plan when it comes to these issues?

Other passages for reading: Hebrews 12:1; 1 Corinthians 6:12; 1 John 2:6; 1 Timothy 4:12; Colossians 4:5; 1 Corinthians 10:23; 1 Corinthians 10:21

How do you respond to people who have different preferences than you do?
Do you get angry?
Do you feel more or less spiritual in light of their decision?

I am praying for a revival of Christians, who have a Godly DISPOSITION, who keep the main the thing the main thing!

Lesson for Sunday, June 21, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 8
Lesson: Christian Liberty - The debate about the debate

Passages for Reading: Galatians 5, Romans 14

Welll. This week we will be talking about debatable items. Those areas that are not quite black or white. The debatable items.

What are some debatable items?
How should our response be to those who are different than us on them?
Is there room within the church for people who have differences?
How should we treat those who don't fit into the cookie cutter?
Should we teach and preach our opinion regarding them?
What is the authority on these items?

I hope you will be here as we let the Bible answer all of these questions! I love you and am praying for you! See you Sunday!

Lesson for Sunday, June 14, 2009

Lesson for Sunday, June 7 2009

Series: What happens in Corinth stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20
Lesson: Christian Liberty

What does it mean to have Christian liberty?
Are there things that fall into the category of it's ok and it's not?
What specifically is Paul addressing here in this passage?
What does sanctified mean?
How is one sanctified?
Does any thing change once you have accepted Christ? if so, what?
What is the purpose of the physical body?
What does it mean to bring glory to God?
What is differences does God call us to from our culture regarding sex?


other passages for reading:

Ephesians 2:8,9
Romans 7:6
2 Cor. 5:17
Romans 6:1-12

Lesson for Sunday May 24, 2008

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Title: Immorality in the Church
Text: 1 Corinthians 5

Please read the whole chapter this week then answer the following questions:

what was the main issue Paul was addressing here?
who is Paul talking about in this passage? the saved or the lost?
Is there ever a proper time for church discipline?
If there is, how should it be handled?
what is the purpose of church discipline?
Should private sin be made public in the church?
Should public common knowledge sin be publicly handled?

This is subject is one that has been debated, talked about, and even abused on both sides. This week we will see what the WORD says. Not my opinion or my interpretation but specifically how the Bible addresses this subject.

I hope you all have a stellar week! I Love you and am Praying for you!!!

Lesson for Sunday May 17,2009

REMEMBER TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE CX3 PICNIC ON MAY 30TH!!!!

This past Sunday we had a missionary to Brazil preach and he did an excellent job. We will pick up verse by verse where we left off two weeks ago. The lesson that is posted for May 10th will be the Lesson we are studying this week. God bless you and I look forward to seeing you Sunday!!!

Lesson for Sunday May 10, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Lesson: Marks of a Spiritual Father
Text: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

This Sunday is Mothers day and it also right in the middle of our Missions Emphasis week. We are going to continue to the next passage and the next verses. Paul in this epistle has used many different roles to describe the spiritual leader:
3:5 – a servant
3:6 – a farmer
3:10 – builder
4:1 – slave, and a steward
Now he changes gears a little and refers as himself as "father" and the Corinthians as "sons" or "children".
What is the difference between "brethren" and "sons"? Why would he change the references towards them in this passage?
He gives some characteristics of a "spiritual father". Can you identify them?

As a spiritual leader or father there is a great responsibility that is required. Why?
What can we do as leaders and fathers to make sure we are living up to what God has called us to?
What should the balance between law and grace be? Love and Discipline?
Is there a time where I am responsible to warn other Christians?
If there is When? Why? How?

Lesson for Sunday, May 3, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13
Lesson: Conceit and Humility – Their Pride Revealed

The church at Corinth's carnality has been exposed over the past few passages. Last week we talked through what being a minister is all about. Being a servant and stewardship. In this verses 6-13 Paul addresses and reveals the root of ALL of their issues---PRIDE.

Pride many times is the root of most of the problems in our lives. Especially problems or divisions within the Church. We are going to look at the reasons for their Pride.

Psalms 10:4 4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.

Psalm 73:6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.

Prov. 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Prov 29:23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Obidaiah said The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee


What are some Biblical examples of Humility?
What was the source of the Corinthian Churches Pride?
What did Paul have to say about it?
How do we overcome pride in our lives?

We could spend months or even years talking through this subject. I pray you will dig deep and see what pride and humility look like for you. Where do you struggle with it? Why do you struggle with it? How can you be more humble?

I am praying for you all! This subject is a powerful and convicting one!!! See you Sunday...

Lesson for Sunday, April 26, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Lesson: So your a Minister?

Here in Ch 4 Paul continues addressing the issues that were causing the contention, he is continuing the talk on the carnality that is causing the division. Sunday we will look at what being a true minister is all about.

Questions:

In verse 1 who is "Us" referring to? (also read ch 3:22)
In verse 1 what does the word "minister" mean?
In verses 1 and 2 what does steward mean?
What are the "mysteries of God" that he is talking about in this passage?
After studying those what would you say makes up a TRUE minister?
In verse 2 what is the requirement for the minister?
In verses 3-5 should we evaluate minister?

I hope you dig into the Word this week. I will be praying for you!!!

Lesson for Sunday, April 19

REMINDER: CLASS WILL NOW MEET IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER


Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23
Lesson: Its ok to get along

Scriptures to read: 1 Corinthians 3 (read whole chapter to get the meaning of the text)

What was the problem Paul was pointing out in chapter 3?
What does being carnal mean in this passage?
Why was Paul so intense about this thing of unity?
What was it that was causing division?
Who was to blame for the division?
How is this type of sin overcome?
GREAT QUOTE FOR THIS WEEK: "If were not careful we will be known more for what we are against than what we are for!"

NO CLASS THIS SUNDAY

this is a reminder there will be no class this coming Sunday. Easter Services will be held at 9 and 11. God bless you and have a wonderful week. I am praying for you all.

Lesson for Sunday April 5, 2009

Series: What happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 3:8-4:2
Lesson: Stewards

Last Sunday we looked at the judgment seat of Christ. We brushed the basics of what it is and we started to look at what the worthy materials and the worthless materials are. This Sunday we are going to dig a little deeper into the subject. We stopped at verse 15 and this week we will finish through chapter 4 verse 2.

Paul brushes these subjects in this passage. Can you identify them in the passage?
-Their prejudice
-Their self deception
-Who God sees through
-What is expected of us
-what do our possessions have to do with it
-what should our position be
-what is required of us as stewards

Picture From this Past Sunday

Lesson For Sunday March 29, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 3:8-15
Lesson: What are you Building?

Will a Christian face judgment in Eternity?
If so, why and what for?
What is the judgment seat of Christ?
If sin is not held against you, what is the motivation for not sinning?
What kind of rewards will be received?
Why will they be received?

Other passages for study: Hebrews 12:5-11; Romans 14:10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Ephesians 6:8; James 2:12-13; 1 John 4:17; Psalm 103:12; Isaiah 44:22; Micah 7:19; Hebrews 8:12; 1 Corinthians 9:25; 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 2 Timothy 4:8; James 1:12

Lesson will be posted by Wed. Morning

this weeks lesson will be posted by Wednesday morning. Please keep Adam Hopkins in your prayers. I am headed to his grandfathers funeral. Also keep Ella Wilkins in your prayers she goes into surgery Friday morning.

cxthree couples retreat

We had over 20 couple join us for our cx3 and Barean class couples retreat this past weekend. We stayed in Gettysburg right by the outlets. Friday night we had preaching by Bro. Montoro then some great games them wonderful evenings with our significant others. Saturday morning we had an old fashioned breakfast and I spoke. Then we spent the remainder of the day doing what ever we felt like. We hung out with the Jay's and Hiatts and had a stellar tour of Gettysburg on SEGWAYS!!!!!! Probably one of the coolest things I have done in a while!!!

Lesson For Sunday, March 22, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7
Lesson: A Balanced Diet Brings a Balanced Life

In this passage, Paul dives head first into the root of the carnality displayed by the Church at Corinth. He Calls out there carnality! He calls them babies. He speaks of how he has even babied them through the diet he was feeding them, the milk and meat thing.

what is the milk?
what is the meat?
is one more important than the other?
why does he call them babies?
what does it mean to be a baby in this passage?
what does it mean to be carnal?
what causes carnality?
what are the results of carnality?

Other Passages for reading: 1 Peter 2:2; Matthew 4:4; Hebrews 5:11-14; Psalms 119:104

Lesson for Sunday, March 15, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Lesson: The Hidden Things
Text: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Questions:
What does verse 6 mean by "perfect"?
What is the difference between being a "prince" and being "perfect" in verse 6?
What does "mystery" mean in this passage?
Who can know the hidden things of God?
What are the 3 types of people mentioned in verses 14-16?
What are the differences between them?
Which one are you?

Prayer Request

Remember to pray for the Bull Family today. Marks father passed away and the memorial service is being held this afternoon.

Lesson For Sunday, March 8, 2009

Series: What Happens In Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Lesson: The Secret of God's Power in Your Life

In this passage what kind of picture does it give you of the Apostle Paul?
What are the disclaimers he gives about his preaching abilities in these verses?
Have you ever been impressed by a sermon, and later wondering what it was the speaker said?
In What areas might the method of communication overshadow the message?
Why do people focus so much on the delivery rather than what is delivered?

Read 1 Corinthians 2:2 and Galatians 6:14
Why do you think Christ crucified is stressed so much in Paul's teachings and writings?

Lesson For Sunday, March 1, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Lesson: The Call

This week we will continue the beginning of this letter to the church of Cortinth. What a challenging word so far from Paul. This week we are going to dive head first into the subject of the calling of God.

Who does it include?
Who does it exclude?
How do I know if I am called?
Can God use me?

So many people I meet have this idea that God's work is only for a certain type of person. This week we will discuss, who that person is, what kind of education is required ect....I think you will be surprised and and relieved about the verdict!

I trust you are all having an excellent week! I am praying for you and cannot wait to see you on Sunday!!!

Lesson for Sunday, February 22, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Lesson: The Power of the Cross
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Last we discussed how the people attracted to different styles of teaching and to different personalities and because of this it was causing division within the church. As a result of the division it was making the CROSS, of none effect.

Paul picks up here in this letter and reminds, defends, presents the LIFE CHANGING POWER of the cross. I wonder if running through his mind was the walk he was taking that day on the road to Damascus when the CROSS wrecked his life.

What has the Power of the Cross done in your life?
Has it made a difference?
How did it change you today?
Are you pointing people towards it by the way you are living?
Is the Cross real to you?


Also read Matthew 27:45, 50-54

Lessson For Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009

Series: What happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Lesson: Divided or Unified

Is God a God of division?
Is division intended to be part of the Church?
What was causing the division of the Church of Corinth?
What was he communicating when he said Were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
What was Paul's plea for in verse 10?
Who’s job is it to maintain unity within the church?
What can we do to help maintain unity in the church?

Check back this Thursday for a new video...

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Lesson For Sunday, February 8, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Lesson: Fully Equipped, But Failing

The Bible is full of people who had been given the tools, had been given the call, had been given the formula for living the victorious and successful Christian life. Many of them in spite of having the tools, or the call still ended up failing in many areas.

Who in the Bible comes to mind?
Why do people who know the truth still fail in so many areas?
What does it mean to be "IN CHRIST"?
What is grace?
What brings true inner peace?
Is God faithful?
Prove it...

Other Passages for reading:
Romans 5:2-5
John 1:14
Romans 5:20,21
Romans 6:14
Deuteronomy 7:9
2 Peter 3:9

Lesson for Sunday, Febuary 1, 2009

Series: "What Happens in Corinth stays in Corinth"
Lesson 1: Sin City

This week we are starting a new journey through the book of 1 Corinthians. I hope you will be here as we look at this letter to the church at Corinth. This week we will look at the history, the culture, and the geography of this city. To understand the Bible we must understand who was writing, who was being written to and the condition of who was being written to. I hope you will be here as we dive into this book over the next few months.

READ AHEAD: Acts 16:11-24; Acts 17; Acts 18; I Corinthians 1:1-3

Questions:

• why was Corinth such a significant city?
• who populated it?
• what current city or cities would it be like?
• where was it located and why is that important?
• what was the moral condition of the city?
• what was the main religion or worship that was practiced in the city?
• what did it mean to be a "Corinthian girl"?
• how do you think Paul felt coming into this city?
• is it possible to have a church in a place like this?
  

Lesson for Sunday, January 25, 2009

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Text: James 5:13-20
Lesson: Praying, Problems, and there Place in My life

This Sunday will be our last Sunday in the book of James. One week from Sunday we will be starting a new journey through the book of 1 Corinthians.

This week once again James hits a subject, that may seem a little shallow but in reality is very deep. PRAYER. Most people I talk to know what prayer is and should be, but many of them still cannot maintain a consistent prayer life.

When should I pray?
Does God still heal physically? If yes, how? If no, why not?
Who can pray?
How can I pray more effectively?

Passages we will be looking at:
John 4:12, 13
Psalm 18:6
1 Corinthians 11:28-32
John 11:4
John 9:2-3
1 Peter 4:19
Hebrews 13:8
Matthew 5:23-24
Psalms 66:18
Proverbs 28:9
Isaiah 59:2
James 1:6

Lesson for Sunday, January 18

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Lesson: Developing Patience
Text: James 5:7-12

Welllllll. This past Sunday we had a great week looking at the subjects of finances. This week James switches gears and talks about patience.

How can I develop it?
When am I to wait?
Why am I to wait?
How am I to wait?

This is one of those subjects we can all be working on! Have you ever been frustrated sitting at a red light or in traffic? Have you ever over reacted to something?

yah? Me too. See you Sunday! I also want to encourage you to invite some one to class this week. God bless you! and I am praying for you.

- Bro. Jake

Lesson For Sunday, January 11, 2009

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Lesson: Being Wise with your Wealth
Text: James 5:1-6

What does the Bible teach should be the Christians response to wealth?
Is it wrong to be wealthy?
Does God want everyone to be wealthy?
What should be the Christians attitude towards saving?
How should a Christian go about getting it?
What should a Christian do with it?

This week we will take a Biblical look at our finances. How much should I save? How much should I give ect.... I hope you will continue to be faithful this month as we finish the Book of James. God bless you and I am praying for you this week.

Start today

wellllll...2009 is upon us. The first day of a new year. I want to encourage all of you to start fresh today. Maybe last year you had committed to reading the Word and praying on the daily basis and did not make it. Well start today. Take it one day at a time. I am not a big fan of new years resolutions but I am a big fan of having goals and making and keeping commitments. So many "followers of Christ" that I know, are really good at the Sunday stuff...the exterior...the religious aspects of Christianity like going to church, pretending like your praying before you eat ect...I want to encourage each one of you to today to dive head first into a deep relationship with the Lord. The best way to do this is to walk with him. Talk to him. Meditate on His word. Have you spent time with him today? do you have the joy of your salvation right now at this moment? I hope you will not superficially live this life. But you will humbly realize that we are nothing without Him, and can do nothing without Him.

If nothing else this year remember: It's not about me. It's all about HIM. Commit this year not to pleasing some person or some Pastor but to pleasing God. I do this not by my separation from something (rules and regulations) but by my separating to something (the Lord Jesus Christ).

May this year our lives be full of Christ's peace, love, and forgiveness. May we enter each day with the fruit of the spirit in our lives: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.