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 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

Just thought I’d share that… :)

20080208 Fri Chapel | PDF

Bro. Margheim

Followship

2 Tim 2.22

To seek after

Tim 6.11 we have to flee sin before following righteousness

3 Jn 1.11

Heb 12.14

1. Follow righteousness

   1. Positional righteousness at salvation

   2. Perfect righteousness in heaven.

   3. Flee sin

   4. Lev 19.15

   5. Isa 60.17 be a giver

   6. Rom 14.17

   7. Isa 51.5-8

2. Follow faith. Heb 13.7

   1. Sometimes people surrender to be seen by people.

   2. Too often we dwell on those that fell out. Look at the finishers.

   3. Faith is going through a tunnel when you can’t see the end.

   4. Don’t exit in doubt what you entered by faith.

3. Follow charity. Love in action. Cor 13.1

   1. Be strong in your love to the brethren.

   2. Be strong in your love and reverence for the Bible.

   3. In your love for prayer.

   4. For the perishing

   5. For the Saviour.

4. Follow peace. Heb 12.14

   1. To get along with others.

   2. Live honestly.

   3. Have a good testimony.

   4. Everybody is mistreated. Get over it.

20080207 Thurs Chapel | PDF

Bro. Mark Bently

Where are the Nehemiahs?

Neh 1.2-6, 2.11, 17-20

If you do anything for the Lord, expect opposition.

Learn to rejoice when people excel past you.

My job is bigger than your discouragement.

4.1-6

1. Start with a burden.

2. Do not get sidetracked.

3. Finish the job.

1. Keep on in spite of critics.

   1. “It can’t be done.”

   2. “You can’t do it.”

2. Remember where your strength comes from. Ps 125

   1. Isa 26.3

   2. When the path is dark, the burden heavy, the task big, trust God.

3. Finish. 4.6

   1. Our world is hurting for finishers.

   2. Don’t let a job, a relationship pull you aside.

   3. 2.18; 4.6

   4. The happiest people I know are right where God wants them.

20080206 Wed Chapel | PDF

Bro. Marlin Peterson

See that ye fall not out by the way

Gen 45.16-25

We should not be jealous of other Christians.

• 45.1-6 for those who have been forgiven much.

• 7-9 those who have experienced the grace of God.

• Those who have seen God’s providing hand in the midst of a wicked world. 10-12

• Those who have seen His glory. 12; Cor 2.9

• Those who have been the objects of his tender affection. 14

• Privileged to talk to Him. 14

  • His love is always the same.

Remember Who you are going to see and just keep going.

1. Do not fret or be disquieted in the face of jealousy.

   1. Eph 4.17-24

   2. Ps 37.7

2. Do not be provoked or enraged by the bitter misdeeds of others.

   1. Eph 4.25-32

3. Do not be troubled or afraid by the small stuff.

   1. Slavery. Gen 39.1-6

   2. When God is with us, big things become small.

4. Be not moved or shaken when called upon to do things beyond your power.

   1. When called to do the will of God, you can count on his promises.

20080205 Tues Chapel | PDF

Bro. Finn

The Garden of Life

Gen 2.7-8

• Not allowing sinners to live forever is an act of grace.

• Ec 2.5

• Amos 9.14

• Jn 18.1 19.41

• Everyone has a garden.

• It takes hard work to plant a garden.

• People don’t like the work but they like the results.

• People are feeding off your life- what are they eating?

• Many Christian’s gardens are full of junk food

• Good ground Mat 13.1-9

• Gal 5.22

1. Six rows of p’s.

   1. Praise

   2. Patience.

      1. For people.

   3. Preparatlon.

      1. To meet God.

      2. To do His will

   4. Promptness.

      1. It’s a habit.

   5. Perseverance.

   6. Politeness.

2. 6 rows of lettuce.

   1. Let us be faithful

   2. Be unselfish.

      1. Selfish people are not blessed.

      2. Give your life away.

      3. Time is life.

   3. Loyal.

      1. Love it or leave it.

      2. God

      3. Pastor

      4. Parents

   4. Love one another.

   5. Be truthful.

   6. Read our Bible.

3. 4 rows of squash.

   1. Criticism

      1. Edify

   2. Indifference.

      1. Someone needs to care.

   3. Gossip.

   4. Laziness

      1. God puts His best on the mission field.

4. Turnips.

   1. For church.

   2. For soul winning.

   3. For class.

   4. For bus route.

      1. With a smile.

   5. With a good testimony.