Growing in Grace through CX3

3 Spiritual Levels of Rejoicing

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Romans 5:1-5

How To Be Accepted By God

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Romans 4:1-16

Salvation

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Romans 3:21-31

God's Final Verdict

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Romans 3:1-20

Why "Religion" Can't Save You

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Romans 2:17-29

Self Righteousness

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Romans 2:1-16

Man--Innocent or Guilty?

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Romans 1:18-32

The Two Parts to Paul's Ministry

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Romans 1:8-17

Paul's Introduction

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Romans 1:1-7

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Lesson for Sunday, October 10, 2010

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Series: 1 Peter
Text to Read ahead: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Lesson for Sunday, August 29

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This week Bro. Tim O'donald will be speaking on the subject, Why The Rapture, When the Rapture. should be a great in depth study! I hope and pray you will be there as we grow together. God bless you and I hope you have a great week!

Lesson for Sunday, August 18

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Read ahead 2 Corinthians 8. Why Give?

new 3 week series

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Lesson for Sunday, July 11, 2010

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What Does a Forgiver Look like?
Text: Philemon 1-7

Lesson for Sunday, July 4, 2010

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Lesson for Sunday, June 20, 2010

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Series: Dealing with Difficult People
Text: Genesis 2,3,4
Lesson: The Family

The Family is under attack! By the way, since Adam and Eve it always has been. What can we learn from them, their sons, and their decisions? I pray you will be in your place this Sunday morning.

Lesson for Sunday, May 23, 2010

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Series: Depression
Text: 1 Kings 19

The past two weeks we have talked about the signs of depression and the causes of depression. This Sunday we will look at the cures for depression. I hope and pray you will be here this Sunday as we worship together and Study God's Word together.

NEW SERIES THIS WEEK - Depression

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This coming Sunday we will be starting a 4 week series on the subject of DEPRESSION. The first two weeks we will be looking at 1 Kings 17-19. I hope and pray you will read ahead and be there as we discuss this subject. Depression is something that all of us are faced with, and, in some instances can hide it from others and even from ourselves. Eventually it will catch up with us an can cause all kinds of issues in our relationships and in our lives. I am praying for you and hope to see you in cx3 this Sunday, 8:30 am in the FLC. God bless you and have a great week!

Sunday, May 2, 2010

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This week we will be having a guest speaker, missionary to Uganda. This will be part of our church wide missions emphasis day.

Lesson for Sunday April 18, 2010

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Series: Getting Out of your Comfort Zone
Text: 1 Samuel 17
Lesson: Facing problems HEAD on

Read 1 Samuel chapter 17.
Ask the following questions:
How did David approach his issues?
Was he in or out of his comfort zone?
What was it that made him successful?

Lesson for Sunday, March 28, 2010

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This Sunday we will have the privilege of hearing one of my teachers and one of our class members Bro. Tim O'donald. Bro. Tim is one of the best expositors I have ever heard and it is a privilege to sit under him as a student. He is also a faculty member at our Bible College, Baltimore Christian College. Be hear as he closes out our series: TRANSFORMED.

Lesson for Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Series: Transformed
Lesson: Changed to bring Change
Text: 2 Corinthians Chapters 2-6

Now that I am saved, Now that I have been changed. NOW WHAT??? What is my purpose. What should I be doing. If you have been in church for a while, you have heard many different philosophies concerning this issue. What is it that really pleases God? What is it that HE wants me to be doing now. These chapters in 2 Corinthians will answer that question. See you Sunday!

Lesson for Sunday, February 28,2010

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Series: Love
Text: Hebrews 3:1 - 4:11
Lesson: A Love Relationship

Please read ahead and prepare your heart as one of the best expositors and teachers I know teaches us this week, Bro. Tim O'donald. I am looking forward to what God will teach us through him this Sunday.

Lesson for Sunday, February 21, 2010

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This week we will continue studying verse by verse through Ephesians 5. Last week we started and talked about 1. Pursuing God 2. Praising God...this week we will move forward into what a God centered covenant relationship between man and woman looks like.

Questions for the Week:
1. How much time have you spent with your spouse this week?
2. When is the last time you prayed together?
3. What is central in your relationship?

I hope to see you this Sunday as we grow in the Lord and study His word together!

Lesson for Sunday, February 7, 2010

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This week we will start a sereis for this month about falling in love. This first week we are going to talk about how God loves us and what that looks like for us. If you want to read ahead read 1 John 4. This is a great passage about the love of God. Be in your place this week at 8:30. I am looking forward to teaching this week. Bro. Tim and Bro. Jason both did a tremendous job and I am privileged to have men of God in our class!

Lesson for Sunday, January 24, 2010

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Series: Vision Month
Lesson: Following Christ
Teacher: Dr. Cizek

Join us this Sunday as my good friend Dr. Jason Cizek teaches about what it really means to follow Christ. The words that Christ spoke, "Follow Me", what do they really mean? What does it mean to follow Christ. Does the fact that I have accepted Christ mean that I follow Him? WOW! what a question! I hope to see you this Sunday as we take a deeper look at it! I prayed for you today and and looking forward to seeing you Sunday!

New Series

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Lesson for Sunday, January 17, 2010

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Series: Vision Month
Lesson: Community
Text: Acts 2:41-47

What is community?
What is the church?
what is fellowship?
What is discipleship?
What are the core purposes of Sunday School?

Lesson for Sunday, January 10, 2010

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Series: Vision Month
Lesson: Creativity
Text: Genesis 1

This week we will look at the first part of our name CX3. The first C comes from Genesis chapter 1. Read chapter 1, How many times does God use the word "created"? What does He create? What is the purpose of His creation?
Also read: Romans 1:19-21; Psalm 19:1; Colossians 1:16-17; Revelation 4:11; 1 Corinthians 12:16-19

Questions to ask Myself:
What gift has God given me?
How am I currently using my gift to edify the body of Christ?
Has God called me to do something? Am I currently doing it?

New YEAR New Series

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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

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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

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cx3 1109 from Jacob Potter on Vimeo.

Lesson For Sunday, November 15 2009

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

New Series Coming in October

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Lesson for Sunday September 6, 2009

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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

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Lesson for Sunday, August 23, 2009

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Lesson for Sunday, June 7 2009

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Lesson For Sunday March 29, 2009

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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

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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

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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

2009-03-17T04:50:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-10T08:17:00.000-07:00

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

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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

2009-03-03T06:27:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-24T07:45:00.001-08:00

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

2009-02-18T04:50:00.000-08:00

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

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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...

cxthree videos back in business

2009-02-05T13:43:00.000-08:00

Lesson For Sunday, February 8, 2009

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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

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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

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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

2009-01-12T04:53:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-05T04:43:00.000-08:00

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

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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.

Lesson For Sunday, December 28

2008-12-22T05:50:00.000-08:00

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Text: James 4:13-17
Lesson: How to face your Future

People today are obsessed with the future. We try to predict it. We try to plan for it. We try to control it. Sometimes we try to manipulate it. Many Christians are more concerned with what the future holds than how they should live in the present.

What should the Christians viewpoint toward the future be?
How am I to relate toward what happens?
What should be my reaction to that?
What are some of the mistakes commonly made about facing the future?

Also read Luke 12:16-21

Lesson for Sunday, Decemeber 21, 2008

2008-12-15T05:43:00.000-08:00

Series: Christmas 2008
Lesson: Don't be a GRINCH

A grinch is someone or something that STEALS JOY. We will be looking at 3 different grinches (religious grinch; idelism grinch; image grinch) and how they can steal our joy. We will also be looking at the grinch through the eyes of Christ. I hope to see all of you there this Sunday!!! I am praying for you and I love you!

If you want to study ahead read the following passages: Matthew 23:15-33; I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Lesson for Sunday, December 14, 2008

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The next few weeks we are taking a break from the book of James to talk about Christmas.

This Sunday I will be bringing a message entitled: "What God Wanted In a Father".
I would encourage you to read Matthew 1.

Here are some thoughts and questions for this week:

Why did God choose Joseph to be the "earthly" father of God's son?
What are some of Joseph's characteristics that we could learn from?
How would you have responded if you were engaged and this happened to you? (would you be angry? would you believe her? what would you do?)
Joseph was kind of like a step father when you think about it. What did God intend for us to learn from that?

Lesson For Sunday, Decemeber 7, 2008

2008-12-01T11:13:00.000-08:00

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Text: James 4:11-12
Lesson: Quit Playing God

Why do we judge people?
Should we judge people?

I hope you will be here this Sunday! I promise this lesson will make you think!

God bless you! I am praying for you ....Grace and Peace! Jake

Lesson for Sunday, November 30 2008

2008-11-24T04:43:00.000-08:00

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Text: James 4:1-10
Lesson: Keys to Conflict Resolution

I don't know about you but I see conflict everywhere I look. People who do not get along with other people. This can take place at work at home and some times even in a church community. This week we will be looking at the following passage and the following questions:

James 4
1From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. 4Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. 5Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? 6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

What is the root of all conflict?
What should my response to conflict be?
How can I avoid it?
What do I do once I have given in to it?

Lesson for Sunday, November 23 2008

2008-11-18T07:18:00.001-08:00

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Text: James 3:13-18
Lesson: Heavenly Wisdom vs. Earthly Intellect

Who do you listen to?
Where do you go when you need answers?
How can I tell if that leader or if that teacher has others best interests, or, their own best interests? What is the difference between spiritual and carnal advice?
Why is seeing the difference so important?
How can I tell if someone is trying to manipulate me and use religion to control me?

I hope you will be here this Sunday. This is a very important subject! I have seen person after person get disappointed or abused spiritually by leadership in religious settings. We are going to talk this thing through so we can all avoid those who are in this thing for themselves!

I love you...grace and Peace, Jake

Lesson for Sunday, November 16

2008-11-10T07:48:00.001-08:00

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Text: James 3:1-12
Lesson: Taming the Tongue

Ephesians 4:29 (KJV) 29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

STATS:
• You have 30 conversations a day
• Spend 1/5 of your life talking
• 1 yr your conversation would fill an 800 page book…66 xs
• Men speak an average of 20,000 words a day
• Women speak an average of 30,000 words a day

The words that we say are so powerful...The book of James compares them to a small rudder controlling a large ship or a small jockey controlling a large horse by a small bit. The tongue displays where I am headed,it can destroy what I have and who I am. It speaks what is in ones heart. Those words affect those around us. They can destroy or build. They bring change ,or, they can bring pain. They can show love or display hate. They can uplift or tear down. one question: WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

What a convicting subject!!! I hope you will be here this Sunday!!!

Lesson For Sunday, November 9 2008

2008-11-03T05:43:00.001-08:00

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Text: James 2
Lesson: Real Faith

Faith is a word that is thrown around in the Christian community like a football on a elementary playground. It is used and abused. It is taught on, and talked about. Phrases such as: "I am a person of Faith" ect.... are use all of the time. People all over say that the have it. So, what is it? How do you get it? How do I know if I have it? Where does it come from?

I hope you will read ahead this Week!!! God bless you and I am praying for you!

Read James 2:14-26; Romans 4:2; Matthew 7:21; Titus 3:5; 1 John 3:14,17; Philippians 1:20; John 1:22;

Lesson for Sunday, November 2 2008

2008-10-27T11:37:00.000-07:00

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Lesson: The Danger of Self Deception
Text: James 1:19-27

James 1:19-27 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

What does spirituality come from?
What responsibility do I have to the Word, if I want my relationship to be right to God and man?
In verse 21 what does "engrafted" mean?
What is more important: Hearing the Word or Doing?
What does this statement in our passage mean? he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass

Other verses to look at for Sunday:
Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

Proverbs 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

Proverbs 14:29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Exodus 38:8 And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, of the lookingglasses of the women assembling, which assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

John 15:3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.

Ephesians 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, When a sinner trusts Christ is once and for all washed clean.

2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Temptation

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The past two weeks we have been talking about the subject of temptation. We have been studying James 1:13-17, and we will probably finish this lesson this week, due to the fact that I know none of us struggle with it...:)

These past lessons we talked about the stages of it: The Look, The Lust, The Lure, The Conception, The Birth, The Growth, and the Death. If you remember we then started looking at the keys for dealing with it: Listen to the Holy Spirit; Quote Scripture; Pray; -----and that is where we left off.

a couple of questions for you this week:
- what scripture are you currently memorizing or claiming?
- what are some other things we can do to deal with temptation?
- what if I have already fallen and gave in today? what do I do now? do ignore it? do i hide it?

these are all answers we will study this Week. Remember: If you are struggling, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! God wants to help you work through WHATEVER it is! God bless you and Grace and Peace!

Lesson for Sunday, Ocotber 5

2008-09-30T06:53:00.000-07:00

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian
Lesson 2: Turning Trial into Triumph - True Wisdom
Text: James 1:2-12

This Sunday we are going to be looking at "how to have victory in every situation". So often we are good at going through the routine: Church, Class, ect.....We are good at putting on our tie and smile on Sunday morning, saying the right words and doing the right motions. What we are going to continue talking about and working through this Sunday is how can I go through trials, and maintain composure and stability. I hope you will read ahead and be ready for all of us to learn from each other!

I love you and am praying for you! REMEMBER SUNDAY IS FRIEND DAY

Lesson for Sunday, Septmber 28

2008-09-22T05:22:00.000-07:00

Series: Marks of a Mature Christian Part 1
Lesson: The Christians Response to Trials
Text: James 1:1-6

When trials come in my life, where are they coming from?
What should my response to them be?
What can I learn from them?
What can I do in order to make it through them?

In this series we will walk through the book of James. Who was James? What was he writing about and who was he writing to?

I hope you will be there this Sunday! I love you and am praying for you!

New Two week Series

2008-09-08T05:28:00.000-07:00

Series: Building Better Relationships Part 1 of 2
Lesson: How to enjoy ANY Relationship
Text: 1 Peter 3:8-11

We had a great day this past Sunday! I would like to thank all of you for being there!

This week we are going to look at enjoying relationships. Why we put such an emphasis on relationship and relationships.

How can I get along with others better?
How can I communicate with my husband, wife, kids, boss, co-workers, church friends, neighbors, ect....(especially when they get on my nerves!)

Next week we will look at restoring those broken relationships. I hope to see all of you Sunday. I am praying for you and I love you! -grace and peace Jake

Lesson For Sunday, September 7

2008-09-02T11:17:00.000-07:00

Last week in the Series: The Hard Sayings of Christ
Text: Matthew 7:24-29
Lesson: Foundations
NEW TWO WEEK SERIES STARTING SEPTEMBER 14 - BUILDING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS.
2 LESSONS:
#1 HOW TO MAKE ANY RELATIONSHIP BETTER
#2 HOW TO RESTORE AND RECONCILE A WRECKED RELATIONSHIP

THIS WEEK: MATTHEW 7
24Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. 26And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. 28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: 29For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

(v24) Therefore - Why is this there for?
What 2 kinds of people are mentioned here?
What 2 different formulas are mentioned here?
What was the result of the two different formulas?
Which one are you?
Will you make it through the storm?

Lesson for Sunday, August 31

2008-08-27T05:19:00.000-07:00

Series: The Hard Sayings of Christ
Text: Matthew 7:15-23
Title: Wolves

False Prophets. Who are they? How do I know? What should my response to them be?

This Sunday we are going to be studying this next passage which talks about false prophets. I hope you will be here. This should be a ripper of a lesson and hopefully help all of us understand if those we listen to, those we follow, those we watch on television, those we read are they shepherds or wolves?

Lesson For Sunday, August 24

2008-08-18T04:36:00.000-07:00

Series: The Hard Sayings of Christ
Text: Matthew 7:7-11
Lesson - Asking and Receiving

A month or two ago we did a in depth study about prayer. Getting alone with God. Getting to Know who He is and what He is all about. Developing consistent communication with Him. This Sunday we are going to take a little different approach to it. We are going to talk about the role if any of corporate prayer:

- Does corporate prayer have a place? If it does what is it? If it does not, why not?
- what, when, and how have you seen specific prayers answered in your life?
- do miracles still happen? If they do how? If they don't, why not?
-Does God always answer our prayers?
-Does God always hear my prayers? Does He really listen?
-Is prayer really that important?

I hope to see you all Sunday. Also, don't forget about our Home Study this Saturday at 5!

Accepting Each other

2008-07-30T05:36:00.001-07:00

What should we do with debatable items? How do we maintain unity in a Church , Class, or Community with differing opinions about different things?

In John 17 Jesus prays that the Church will be one!(vs 9,20) He asks that His church is Unified! Many times (i think 10) in the book of Acts it says they were of one accord, which means there was unity they were unified! The Question that pops in my head is, Why is this sooooooooo hard for people to practice this! Why do so many divide, debate and split over issues that in light of eternity don't really matter! Now do not misunderstand me, I am not talking about things like, salvation, the virgin birth ect... What I have found is people (within a local church) very rarely divide over these type issues but more over those things that one is passionate about those personal preferences or personal standards.

Something we need to understand is, that ALL CHRISTIANS ARE NOT THE SAME!!! I love how our Pastor puts it: "Christ never demanded UNIFORMITY but he did demand UNITY!" Uniformity means to put on a uniform. Unity is living in harmony in spite of Uniforms that are not exactly, perfectly the same.

I want to encourage you today to understand that it is ok if others are different than you are! I want to encourage you today to LOVE those that are different than you! Accept those that are different that you! CHRIST DID! He accepts, Loves, us.

Passages for reading with this: Matthew 7:1-6; John 17:9,20; Romans 14:1-13;

Lesson for Sunday, August 3

2008-07-29T04:59:00.001-07:00

Series: The Hard Sayings of Christ
Lesson: How to handle those that are Different than you
Text: Matthew 7:1-6

Judging and being Judged?

This week I believe we will be talking about one of the subjects that if we can get a grip on would be life changing! How to treat those that believe different, and those that live different. We usually have two different groups of people: those that eat the meat offered to idols and those that don't. What does God say about those two groups. How should we interact and treat those who live differently than we do?

Read Romans 14 as well....See you Sunday!

Lesson for Sunday, July 20

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well. I got a great report from this past Sunday letting me know how great of a job Bro. Steve did.

This coming Sunday I will be back in town and will speaking on the subject of WORRY.

Is it a sin?
Why do I do it?
Should I do it?
Do I have a problem with it?
What is the antidote for it?

Most of us will struggle at some point with this subject. I have found that many are in fact ADDICTED to it! I hope you will be there and be ready as we learn from each other and from the word! Grace and Peace...Jake

Scripture for this week: Matt 6:25-30; Psalm 23:1; Phil 4:19; Phil. 4:6,7; I Peter 5:7; Matt 6:34;

2008-07-04T07:59:00.000-07:00

Lesson for Sunday, July 6

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We are continuing the lesson from last week. Examining our vision. What does it mean to lay up treasure in heaven? What is my focus? What can I do to be a more effective witness? Why and how should I share my faith? Why is it so hard sometimes to share my faith?

We will look at Hell for a sec.....
what is it?
what should my response to it be?
who is there?

I hope to see you all there!!!

Happy fourth of July!