What a great day of worship today. This song really resonated with me. I loved studying Matthew and Genesis today at church.
You can listen to today's sermon here on our church website. www.raleighroadbc.org
I am blessed to be apart of a great church body.
Blogging the Blessings
Day 90
Showing posts with label Jesus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jesus. Show all posts
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Eventful Afternoon and Adrian Rogers
Excuse my post...
I published before I even had anything written.
Today, I lost my debit card, license, and any card that has some importance. I could remember the exact place that I last had the card. However, my wallet was missing! I was look at the E empty light beaming at me in my car and searching for my missing card. I thought I was going crazy. I had remembered placing it in my purse in the side pocket.
I decided to drive home on fumes and see if it had accidently spilled out at home. I walked in and looked around. No billfold to be found! I sat down and dumped both of my school bags out. Still not there!
I prayed.
Something nudged me to go outside and look under the seats of my car. I looked. Not there. Then I felt a stronger nudge to move the seats. Guess where it was? It was in the middle, underneath the passenger seat of my car! Now, you tell me how it got there?
All I know, is Jesus helped me find my billfold this afternoon.
The time that I got all of that done and gas in my car. It was too late to go to church.
I spent my night praying for my church family and watching Adrian Rogers. Oh, how I love to listen to Adrian Rogers preach. The sermon that he gave from Numbers 13 of Caleb's faith and belief in the power of God, was just what I needed to hear tonight. In fact, I am listening to this sermon again right now as I am typing.
"If Jesus Christ is in you, you have all that you need."
all the patience
all the power
all the wisdom
all the joy
I tried to embed the video for you, but it would not work. If you click here, it will send you to the thirty minute sermon.
I published before I even had anything written.
Today, I lost my debit card, license, and any card that has some importance. I could remember the exact place that I last had the card. However, my wallet was missing! I was look at the E empty light beaming at me in my car and searching for my missing card. I thought I was going crazy. I had remembered placing it in my purse in the side pocket.
I decided to drive home on fumes and see if it had accidently spilled out at home. I walked in and looked around. No billfold to be found! I sat down and dumped both of my school bags out. Still not there!
I prayed.
Something nudged me to go outside and look under the seats of my car. I looked. Not there. Then I felt a stronger nudge to move the seats. Guess where it was? It was in the middle, underneath the passenger seat of my car! Now, you tell me how it got there?
All I know, is Jesus helped me find my billfold this afternoon.
The time that I got all of that done and gas in my car. It was too late to go to church.
I spent my night praying for my church family and watching Adrian Rogers. Oh, how I love to listen to Adrian Rogers preach. The sermon that he gave from Numbers 13 of Caleb's faith and belief in the power of God, was just what I needed to hear tonight. In fact, I am listening to this sermon again right now as I am typing.
"If Jesus Christ is in you, you have all that you need."
all the patience
all the power
all the wisdom
all the joy
I tried to embed the video for you, but it would not work. If you click here, it will send you to the thirty minute sermon.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Rob Bell Squirms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg-qgmJ7nzA
3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
What are your thoughts on Rob Bell's new book, "Love Wins"?
Southern Baptist leaders have this to say about the book:
The following is taken from www.bpnews.net
"Following are a sampling of what leaders at Southern Baptist seminaries are saying about the book:
-- Daniel Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary: "The Bible is clear on the truths of the exclusivity of the Gospel and the eternal nature of both heaven and hell. Jesus, Himself, spoke clearly to these realities and so that should settle the question for all who call Him Lord. He was not ambiguous or opaque concerning the issues as some modern theologians seem to take delight. Further, if Hell is not real and Jesus is not the only Savior, then we have spent billions of dollars and sacrificed precious lives for nothing. Such theological nonsense empties the cross of its power and makes a mockery of the Great Commission text of Matthew 28:18-20, which constitute the final marching orders of our Commander-in-Chief. If I have to choose between the machinations of a modern theological gymnast and the words of Jesus on any issue, I will go with Jesus every time. He can always be trusted. [A] theological revisionist cannot!"
-- Page Brooks, assistant professor of theology and Islamic studies, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary: “Rob Bell’s approach is nothing new. In two thousand years of church history, there is truly nothing new under the sun, even theologically. Bell raises several important questions in the first few chapters of his book, which he does very well with his emergent, postmodern style. Nevertheless, one can see the beginnings of his error at the very start as Bell redefines heaven and hell, and places love as the ultimate virtue of God. This becomes the central problem for Bell’s book: Hell is defined as what people make for themselves by rejecting the Gospel, but hell is not forever in the traditional sense of the term. The book is filled with exegetical gymnastics, historical inaccuracies, and eschatological knots that would even make John the Revelator have a headache. Bell may affirm he believes in heaven and hell, but not in the historical, orthodox senses of the term.
"The primary theological issue with Bell’s book is his emphasis on love as the primary attribute of God. While this is true, the Bible also teaches that justice and holiness are attributes as well. God’s love is also a just love, and His justice is also a merciful justice. In other words, we must see God’s love through His holiness and justice. It is not merely a ‘love’ that wins, but rather it is a ‘just love’ that wins. It is this ‘just love’ that we proclaim in the Gospel. If we exalt love as the only virtue of the Gospel, we undermine the reality of sin, which is an inaccurate representation of salvation and a disservice to the full offer of the Gospel to sinners. Nevertheless, I believe that we can listen to Bell in that he raises the questions for which modern society is trying to find answers. In a Western, postmodern culture where the ultimate societal value is love and peace for all, the questions Bell has offered are certainly in the minds of the contemporary, postmodern generation. I believe the church must be willing to answer these questions, no matter how often or in what manner they are asked.”
-- Jeff Iorg, president of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary: "Doctrinal error, no matter how glibly presented, is still error. Universalism denies the Christian faith. Redefining heaven and hell to explain away the reality of God’s judgment contradicts clear biblical teaching affirmed by orthodox Christians for centuries. Making the Gospel more understandable in our culture is a worthy goal. Amending the Gospel to make it more palatable is not.”
-- Albert R. Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (from his blog): "Time is running out on the Emerging folks. They can play the game of suggestion for only so long. Eventually, the hard questions will be answered. Tragically, when the answers do come, as with the case of Brian McLaren, they appear as nothing more than a mildly updated form of Protestant liberalism. The publicity surrounding Bell’s new book indicates that he is ready to answer one of the hardest questions -- the question of the exclusivity of the Gospel of Christ. With that question come the related questions of heaven, hell, judgment, and the fate of the unregenerate. The Bible answers these questions clearly enough, but few issues are as hard to reconcile with the modern or postmodern mind than this. Of course, it was hard to reconcile with the ancient mind as well. The singularity of the person and work of Christ and the necessity of personal faith in him for salvation run counter to the pluralistic bent of the human mind, but this is nothing less than the wisdom of God and the power of God unto salvation."
-- Rustin J. Umstattd, assistant professor of theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: "It is clear that Bell is not comfortable with the idea that billions of people may suffer in hell. But then, who is comfortable with that? The majority of evangelicals who hold to the orthodox understanding of hell (that there will indeed be people who ultimately reject God and as such are shut out from his presence) are troubled by its implications. But being troubled, even deeply troubled, by the implications of the biblical text does not give us a reason to abandon the text or force it into a mold that rests comfortably with us. It should be our goal to let the Bible be the source and shaper of our doctrine."
-- Thomas White, associate professor of theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: "If Rob Bell or anyone else denies hell and supports Universalism, he falls into a long line of heretics serving the ruler of this world -- asking, 'Has God said?' and then twisting God's Word with an intellectual sleight of hand that is neither creative nor unique. We know Jesus spoke of hell often. If the Bible is true, so is hell. To question such matters is to question the Gospel and biblical authority. Jesus died a substitutionary death paying the penalty so that man would not spend an eternity paying the penalty himself. Those who reject Jesus get what they have requested -- separation from God. Those who repent and believe receive immeasurable grace. Matthew 25:46 makes it clear that if one is eternal, so is the other. The choice is clear and as old as the Garden of Eden: follow the ruler of this world or follow the Word of God."
--30--
Compiled by Michael Foust, associate editor of Baptist Press. To read Baptist Press' overview of "Love Wins," visit http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34843"
Day 73
Blogging the Blessings
2 Timothy 4:3-4
3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
What are your thoughts on Rob Bell's new book, "Love Wins"?
Southern Baptist leaders have this to say about the book:
The following is taken from www.bpnews.net
"Following are a sampling of what leaders at Southern Baptist seminaries are saying about the book:
-- Daniel Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary: "The Bible is clear on the truths of the exclusivity of the Gospel and the eternal nature of both heaven and hell. Jesus, Himself, spoke clearly to these realities and so that should settle the question for all who call Him Lord. He was not ambiguous or opaque concerning the issues as some modern theologians seem to take delight. Further, if Hell is not real and Jesus is not the only Savior, then we have spent billions of dollars and sacrificed precious lives for nothing. Such theological nonsense empties the cross of its power and makes a mockery of the Great Commission text of Matthew 28:18-20, which constitute the final marching orders of our Commander-in-Chief. If I have to choose between the machinations of a modern theological gymnast and the words of Jesus on any issue, I will go with Jesus every time. He can always be trusted. [A] theological revisionist cannot!"
-- Page Brooks, assistant professor of theology and Islamic studies, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary: “Rob Bell’s approach is nothing new. In two thousand years of church history, there is truly nothing new under the sun, even theologically. Bell raises several important questions in the first few chapters of his book, which he does very well with his emergent, postmodern style. Nevertheless, one can see the beginnings of his error at the very start as Bell redefines heaven and hell, and places love as the ultimate virtue of God. This becomes the central problem for Bell’s book: Hell is defined as what people make for themselves by rejecting the Gospel, but hell is not forever in the traditional sense of the term. The book is filled with exegetical gymnastics, historical inaccuracies, and eschatological knots that would even make John the Revelator have a headache. Bell may affirm he believes in heaven and hell, but not in the historical, orthodox senses of the term.
"The primary theological issue with Bell’s book is his emphasis on love as the primary attribute of God. While this is true, the Bible also teaches that justice and holiness are attributes as well. God’s love is also a just love, and His justice is also a merciful justice. In other words, we must see God’s love through His holiness and justice. It is not merely a ‘love’ that wins, but rather it is a ‘just love’ that wins. It is this ‘just love’ that we proclaim in the Gospel. If we exalt love as the only virtue of the Gospel, we undermine the reality of sin, which is an inaccurate representation of salvation and a disservice to the full offer of the Gospel to sinners. Nevertheless, I believe that we can listen to Bell in that he raises the questions for which modern society is trying to find answers. In a Western, postmodern culture where the ultimate societal value is love and peace for all, the questions Bell has offered are certainly in the minds of the contemporary, postmodern generation. I believe the church must be willing to answer these questions, no matter how often or in what manner they are asked.”
-- Jeff Iorg, president of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary: "Doctrinal error, no matter how glibly presented, is still error. Universalism denies the Christian faith. Redefining heaven and hell to explain away the reality of God’s judgment contradicts clear biblical teaching affirmed by orthodox Christians for centuries. Making the Gospel more understandable in our culture is a worthy goal. Amending the Gospel to make it more palatable is not.”
-- Albert R. Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (from his blog): "Time is running out on the Emerging folks. They can play the game of suggestion for only so long. Eventually, the hard questions will be answered. Tragically, when the answers do come, as with the case of Brian McLaren, they appear as nothing more than a mildly updated form of Protestant liberalism. The publicity surrounding Bell’s new book indicates that he is ready to answer one of the hardest questions -- the question of the exclusivity of the Gospel of Christ. With that question come the related questions of heaven, hell, judgment, and the fate of the unregenerate. The Bible answers these questions clearly enough, but few issues are as hard to reconcile with the modern or postmodern mind than this. Of course, it was hard to reconcile with the ancient mind as well. The singularity of the person and work of Christ and the necessity of personal faith in him for salvation run counter to the pluralistic bent of the human mind, but this is nothing less than the wisdom of God and the power of God unto salvation."
-- Rustin J. Umstattd, assistant professor of theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: "It is clear that Bell is not comfortable with the idea that billions of people may suffer in hell. But then, who is comfortable with that? The majority of evangelicals who hold to the orthodox understanding of hell (that there will indeed be people who ultimately reject God and as such are shut out from his presence) are troubled by its implications. But being troubled, even deeply troubled, by the implications of the biblical text does not give us a reason to abandon the text or force it into a mold that rests comfortably with us. It should be our goal to let the Bible be the source and shaper of our doctrine."
-- Thomas White, associate professor of theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: "If Rob Bell or anyone else denies hell and supports Universalism, he falls into a long line of heretics serving the ruler of this world -- asking, 'Has God said?' and then twisting God's Word with an intellectual sleight of hand that is neither creative nor unique. We know Jesus spoke of hell often. If the Bible is true, so is hell. To question such matters is to question the Gospel and biblical authority. Jesus died a substitutionary death paying the penalty so that man would not spend an eternity paying the penalty himself. Those who reject Jesus get what they have requested -- separation from God. Those who repent and believe receive immeasurable grace. Matthew 25:46 makes it clear that if one is eternal, so is the other. The choice is clear and as old as the Garden of Eden: follow the ruler of this world or follow the Word of God."
--30--
Compiled by Michael Foust, associate editor of Baptist Press. To read Baptist Press' overview of "Love Wins," visit http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34843"
Day 73
Blogging the Blessings
Friday, March 4, 2011
Funny Animal Voiceovers
Breakfast. Talked to Mom. School. Taught. Worked on Summer. Welcomed Aftercare. Playground. Snack. Centers. Parent's Pickup. Left School. Wake Forest. Chilis. Celebrated Birthday. Home. Bed. Honk Shoo!
I found these cute videos today through a friend on facebook. There is a series of these videos online on youtube. BBC produced these videos.
So, today it is just a Friday night laugh....
I found these cute videos today through a friend on facebook. There is a series of these videos online on youtube. BBC produced these videos.
So, today it is just a Friday night laugh....
Sunday, February 20, 2011
A Sinful and Worshipful Heart
These statements from this morning's service has resonated with me all day today....
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"From the heart we sin against God. From the same heart we worship God."
"The righteous standard of God starts with the heart not the act"
"Sin begins on the inside of us before it is manifested outside of us"
Psalm 51:1&2
"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin!"
Psalm 119:9-11
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you, let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."
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Study your word and hide it my heart.
Pray your word and speak its truth into my life.
Obey your word and not be a hearer of the word but a doer.
If you would like to hear today's message, please visit Raleigh Road Baptist Church Website for an audio recording.
Blogging the Blessings
Day 47
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
I am Blessed!
When I was 16, I loved Rachel Lampa's song "I am Blessed". Every time the song came on in the car, I would joyfully belt out the song... out of tune I might add. Someone gave me her C.D. and I would play the song over and over in my 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier.
I was reminded of that song today as I thought through how the Lord has blessed me.
He blessed me with free curriculum for our summer camps that fits the camp themes.
He blessed me with a beautiful day that allowed me and my kids to stay outside for over an hour.
He blessed me with a coworker that encouraged me in my job today.
He blessed me with new clothes, literally left in front of my car.
He blessed me with a conversation with a friend that helped me to organize our sports camps and provide resources for the camps.
He blessed me with more camp enrollments today.
He blessed me with a wonderful church family to worship and study God's word with tonight.
He blessed me with a conversation with a mother today about her daughter's spiritual growth. Mother said to daughter while explaining Disney World, "Some people think that Disney World is the greatest place to be." Her 6-year-old daughter responded, "No Mommy, the greatest place to be is with Jesus in heaven!" Truth spoken through the mouth of a babe!
He blessed me with the gift of roses that I was able to see and smell all day long!
Blogging the Blessings
Day 44
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebgNLJDYOOU&feature=related
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Love Worth Finding
Happy day after! I hope that your day was filled with joy as you have spent it with your sweetheart. I enjoyed hearing the Valentines Day stories of my friends and co-workers.
All over the world, men and women celebrated "love" on Valentine's day. Some celebrated with going out to eat, while others ordered food in and spent the night have quality conversation. Others may not have celebrated and called the day "overrated". Some men and women ended the day happy, while others may have ended the night in tears.
Hear this important word...
Jesus is the greatest love that has ever existed and will continue to exist. He is the love worth finding.
John 15:12-13
"This is my commandment, that you love one another, just as I loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you."
My Jesus calls me friend and he laid down his life for me. My friends there is no greater love! In this, I celebrate, rejoice, and worship!
Love is.... (leave a comment below and fill in the blank)
Blogging the Blessings
Day 42
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Jehovah Jireh
I really enjoyed worship with the people of God today.
This morning Brett finished the Psalm 139 series. He walked the congregation through the names of God. Hearing the names of God pointed me towards God's faithfulness, power, and grace in my life.
Truth: God has revealed Himself so that we can know Him personally.
There is such a power just reading the names of God. Here is a link to listen to the message.
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Blogging the Blessings
Day 28
This morning Brett finished the Psalm 139 series. He walked the congregation through the names of God. Hearing the names of God pointed me towards God's faithfulness, power, and grace in my life.
Elohim: The Powerful God
Adonai: The Lord: God the Owner
El Elyon: God most high
El Shaddai: Almighty God
Yahweh: Israel's covenantal God
Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Provides
Jehovah Rophe: The Lord Heals
Jehovah Nissi: The Lord is my banner: Gives us Victory
Jehovah Mekadesh: The Lord who Sanctifies You
Jehovah Shalom: The Lord is Peace
Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord is our righteousness.
Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd
Jehovah Shammah: The Lord is there
Truth: God has revealed Himself so that we can know Him personally.
There is such a power just reading the names of God. Here is a link to listen to the message.
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[/caption]Blogging the Blessings
Day 28
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Chapel Excitement
Today, I was able to speak in elementary chapel. We discussed Matt. 22:37
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and all your mind"
We discussed why Jesus calls this the greatest commandment. Every commandment falls under the jurisdiction of loving the Lord with all of our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. We must realize the sinful condition of our heart, see our need for Christ, honor him with our thoughts, learn his word, and serve him with our bodies.
I was then able to talk about Summer Camp and encourage the kids the invite their friends! Hoping that the kids will continue to get excited and invite tons of friends! The kids seemed pretty excited today as we talked about the camps and the fun things going on.
I sent an email out today encouraging parents to invite their friends via Facebook or by passing out flyers a their work.
Precious Moment: I had a child cry today. Wait! Wait! Before you start Oh Bonnie! He cried today because he did not want to leave aftercare. Oh! Steal my heart right now! Granted we were watching a movie today that he wanted to see the end, still the moment was precious.
Watching the State of the Union address now. It is interesting watching the different pairs of Democrats and Republicans that are sitting together tonight. I find it funny that McCain and Kerry have chosen to sit together.
Another one of my favorite State of the Union addresses is watching the facial expression of the Speaker of the House and the Vice President. This year with the new speaker John Boehner it is quite funny! Boehner looks like an old Baptist enduring a Rock Concert!
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"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and all your mind"
We discussed why Jesus calls this the greatest commandment. Every commandment falls under the jurisdiction of loving the Lord with all of our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. We must realize the sinful condition of our heart, see our need for Christ, honor him with our thoughts, learn his word, and serve him with our bodies.
I was then able to talk about Summer Camp and encourage the kids the invite their friends! Hoping that the kids will continue to get excited and invite tons of friends! The kids seemed pretty excited today as we talked about the camps and the fun things going on.
I sent an email out today encouraging parents to invite their friends via Facebook or by passing out flyers a their work.
Precious Moment: I had a child cry today. Wait! Wait! Before you start Oh Bonnie! He cried today because he did not want to leave aftercare. Oh! Steal my heart right now! Granted we were watching a movie today that he wanted to see the end, still the moment was precious.
Watching the State of the Union address now. It is interesting watching the different pairs of Democrats and Republicans that are sitting together tonight. I find it funny that McCain and Kerry have chosen to sit together.
Another one of my favorite State of the Union addresses is watching the facial expression of the Speaker of the House and the Vice President. This year with the new speaker John Boehner it is quite funny! Boehner looks like an old Baptist enduring a Rock Concert!
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