Paul (I Waited Patiently For The Lord) (To You Lord I Lift My Soul) Jon Starting a series on spiritual gifts Sat 10:30am Ephesians 4:1-16; 1 Corinthians 12; John 14:12 Ephesians 4 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit-just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call- 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8Therefore it says, “When he ascended on … Continue reading →

Paul It’s request night (I See The King Of Glory) with Kieran Eternal God Unchanging (Glory Be To Our Great God) (As A Deer Pants For Flowing Streams) Jon Not going to force a message Some verses Psalm 103 Paul Jon I remember visiting Jeff, brought him a sandwich Jeff mentioned that every day he woke up he thanked God for life, for another day, for Jesus Paul

Paul Rob & Jill Isaiah 51 1 Peter 2:4-5 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Jon The rock from which you were cut Heritage of where we’ve come from Living stones Context of temple of the Holy Spirit Things being cut away that you think you need Next week is spiritual gifts (and 4 more weeks) Based on tonight’s passages, some pictures come to mind Look at the expansion of Christianity in the 1st century Asia Minor, part of the Roman Empire, exploded with Christianity Very pagan culture – like Las Vegas; what happens in Asia Minor, stays in Asia Minor Pagan culture Evangelical Covenant Church Wants to plant 3 churches in Las Vegas that partner with existing churches 8 followers of Jesus Christ transformed Asia Minor Has the message of Jesus Christ changed? No Lots of excavations revealing details about 1st century life Greek city on the coast of the Aegean Sea … Continue reading →

Paul Jon Reasons to gossip 1. Superior 2. ??? 3. ??? 4. Control or power over 5. Jealousy 6. Boredom Dangers of gossip 1. Words hurt as much as a punch / Gossip leaves holes and wounds in the heart 2. Gossip and rumors can be a form of exclusion 3. Gossip and rumors can destroy trust 4. True or not, private is private (just between you and another) 5. Believing rumors can lead to bad choices 6. It leads to exclusion / leaving people out / John 17:20-23, Matthew 18:15-18 One desire that they may feel connected to each other and me The mission of Jesus Christ If we are connected to one another, the mission goes forward The devil’s goal is to disconnect us He plays on all these things My words don’t just go into space An isolated and disconnected person is going away from the call … Continue reading →

Paul NBC highlight Storing up treasures in heaven Shigofah (sp?) Solace For The Children Nancy & Matt Grimes hosted her Jon These pictures are treasures stored in heaven Hearts that God treasures Father Ed Pruce – Shrine of the Little Flower Picture of Mother Theresa Unless life is lived for others it is not worthwhile Are we wrestling with bible verses? Seek first the kingdom of God Recitation of the kingdom prayer (Lord’s prayer) Not asking for a place – asking for Jesus to increase in us, to rule in us Matthew 6:19-24 Clear implications of living under King Jesus Storing up something that will last Single eye versus evil eye Connected with vision Seeing refers to one’s whole outlook on life It’s connected to the attitude that you hold in your heart towards others. First thing was to separate light from darkness Take the light into dark places Salt … Continue reading →