It is common in the church world to create programs with positions, and then seek to assemble ministry teams based on the needs of the program. Many times individuals are asked to participate in areas that may not allow them to excel in their gifting. Unfortunately, this results in a lack of fruitfulness, which produces frustration and a high turnover of individuals and the program fails. Is there an answer? Can we make ministry more fruitful and fulfilling? I believe the answer is yes! It begins with our foundation.

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"But seek first his kingdom" Matt 6:33

Three challenging questions to ask in prayer regarding the Kingdom:

1. How do you want to express your Kingdom through me?
2. Where do you want to express your Kingdom through me?
3. What needs to change in me, to express your Kingdom through me?

 

First of all, a sermon ought to be personal and immediate. It needs to be both specific and incarnational.. . .

A good sermon needs to be rele­vant. It must answer the questions that are being asked. . . .

A good sermon has a clear purpose.. . .

A good sermon is biblical, grounded in Scripture. . . .

But while a good sermon is scriptural, it is not about the Bible. It points to Jesus....

A good sermon uses lots of stories. That was Jesus’ own method. . . .

A good sermon is interesting. The ultimate heresy is to make the gospel boring. . . .

A good sermon implies that the preacher is under judgment too.. . .

Finally, a good sermon must offer hope.

"Living The Mission" - Graybeal &  Roller

Ok, Happy Monday to all! - Devotion, coffee, smooth jazz on, now time to get something done!

Self limiting is the man who cannot have his thoughts challenged.

The title - Living In Kingdom Authority.

In the next four weeks we will be discussing truths about demonstrating the miraculous power of the Kingdom and their application to the life of every believer.

Lesson topic - The Source of Kingdom Authority, What it means to be apostolic

We will be exploring questions like:

• What is the difference between power and authority and why?
  
• How does man's purpose (covered last week) involve power or authority?

In the following Wednesday sessions we will discuss ideas like:

• what it means to be the representative of Jesus Christ
• How to increase our faith to demonstrate the miraculous
• What we have been authorized to perform
• Our unique gifts and areas of authority
• many others

If you are hungry to be involved in the demonstration of the glorious Kingdom of Jesus Christ, don't miss these sessions.
7:00 PM Map & Directions

I am excited about tonight; starting a new series for Fred Childs and the family of Gracepoint.

The title - Living In Kingdom Authority.

In the next four weeks we will be discussing truths about demonstrating the miraculous power of the Kingdom and their application to the life of every believer.

Tonight's topic - Purpose. We will be exploring questions like:

• What is the purpose of creation?
• What is the purpose of man? (not the standard answer to worship or have fellowship with God)

In the following Wednesday sessions we will discuss ideas like:

• what it means to be the representative of Jesus Christ
• How to increase our faith to demonstrate the miraculous
• What we have been authorized to perform
• Our unique gifts and areas of authority
• many others

If you are hungry to be involved in the demonstration of the glorious Kingdom of Jesus Christ, don't miss these sessions.
7:00 PM Map & Directions

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This morning we ministerd two sessions at the Men’s Advance for Carlisle Christian Fellowship in Carlisle PA. The first session was on “Silence is Deadly.” Men were created to be the “rememberer” – to continually recall the will, purposes or plans of God.  By doing so, we pass on the praises of God from one generation to another.

 

Second session was: “Defining Apostolic.” Each born again believer has been sent by Jesus and authorized to use His power to demonstrate the Kingdom of heaven. During this session, four men were healed of the following: thoracic outlet syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic shoulder injury and an old neck injury with limited mobility! Praise God!

 

More importantly, faith was increased for the men in attendance to step into the giftings God has given them. Looking forward to the morning services when ministering to the whole assembly. Expecting Jesus to do it again!

So I stopped @Starbucks to get another bag of coffee. They said:"You like a bold coffee, want to try our new Italian roast?" Said "sure." It was pretty good. would buy it. Then they told me it was the new instant coffee!!!!! I could not believe it! Guess I am not the coffee connoisseur I thougth I was! :-(