Sunday, February 8, 2009
♥ back at church <3
ahh so today was my first day back at church for a while.
i had to go early, because my sister needed to set up n stuff...
it was good saying hi to everyone and seeing those familiar faces which i havent seen in so long.
when i walked into the service, it was a bit awkwarddd... none of the 'o8 yr 12 tbc-ers were there... and i found myself sorta wondering up and down the aisle. passing by people and saying hi here and there...
but the service was about to start, so i sat down next to nathan (who is now in YA not lighthouse because he is now old haha) and then chongy sat next to me (which i might add i havent seen/ talked to him in AGESSS)
andd i remember half way through worship i thought to myself <3>
so todays sermon was on "aligning your priorities"... relevance much? very. hehe.
so just some important notes i picked up (btw i started using that sermon notes book that uncle dennis gave me a while back. new year new book =D)
- i need to ask God what is my assignment for 2oo9
- i need to adjust to my place and assignment that God gives you / places you in
- in times of famine it's possible for a christian to prosper rather than suffer
- having money and being wealthy are two different things - i may not have money in my bank account, but in Christ, i am rich beyong measure
- God is giving not out of his wealth, but according to his wealth (e.g. giving a blank cheque rather than a dollar coin)
- we are able to reverse times of famine by hearing God
- we dont walk in luck, we walk in faith
- do not worry about your life - if we stop worrying, we can let God intervine.
- have confidence in Christ.
- God is always a God of more than enough
- God doesn't sponsor those He does not call --> we must seek God's kingdom
- when i am weak, God is strong...
- when all falls apart... worship God for He will see you through... He will take care of you.
- God = plan A... there is no plan B
- I need to give what is important to me... to God, and into His hands.
Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
i had to go early, because my sister needed to set up n stuff...
it was good saying hi to everyone and seeing those familiar faces which i havent seen in so long.
when i walked into the service, it was a bit awkwarddd... none of the 'o8 yr 12 tbc-ers were there... and i found myself sorta wondering up and down the aisle. passing by people and saying hi here and there...
but the service was about to start, so i sat down next to nathan (who is now in YA not lighthouse because he is now old haha) and then chongy sat next to me (which i might add i havent seen/ talked to him in AGESSS)
andd i remember half way through worship i thought to myself <3>
so todays sermon was on "aligning your priorities"... relevance much? very. hehe.
so just some important notes i picked up (btw i started using that sermon notes book that uncle dennis gave me a while back. new year new book =D)
- i need to ask God what is my assignment for 2oo9
- i need to adjust to my place and assignment that God gives you / places you in
- in times of famine it's possible for a christian to prosper rather than suffer
- having money and being wealthy are two different things - i may not have money in my bank account, but in Christ, i am rich beyong measure
- God is giving not out of his wealth, but according to his wealth (e.g. giving a blank cheque rather than a dollar coin)
- we are able to reverse times of famine by hearing God
- we dont walk in luck, we walk in faith
- do not worry about your life - if we stop worrying, we can let God intervine.
- have confidence in Christ.
- God is always a God of more than enough
- God doesn't sponsor those He does not call --> we must seek God's kingdom
- when i am weak, God is strong...
- when all falls apart... worship God for He will see you through... He will take care of you.
- God = plan A... there is no plan B
- I need to give what is important to me... to God, and into His hands.
Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Labels: church, message, sunday sermon
4:54 PM
Sunday, December 7, 2008
♥ Identity in Jesus Christ
Sunday 7th December 2008
Message by Cuong Quang....
Why should I worry and be upset when I can cast all my anxieties on Christ who cares for me?
Why should I fear when the Bible says God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind?
Why should I let the pressures of life bother me... when I can take the courage knowing that Jesus has overcome the world and its problems.
Message by Cuong Quang....
Why should I worry and be upset when I can cast all my anxieties on Christ who cares for me?
1 Peter 5:7 (New International Version)
7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Why should I fear when the Bible says God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind?
2 Timothy 1:7 (New International Version)
7For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
Why should I let the pressures of life bother me... when I can take the courage knowing that Jesus has overcome the world and its problems.
John 16:33 (New International Version)
33"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Act and Think
in the truth of your identity
in Jesus Christ
in the truth of your identity
in Jesus Christ
Romans 6:10-11 (New International Version)
10The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.
11In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Labels: church, message, sunday sermon
7:28 PM
Sunday, November 30, 2008
♥ sunday: faith. grace. love.
Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
For it is by grace you have been saved,
through faith—and this not from yourselves,
it is the gift of God
through faith—and this not from yourselves,
it is the gift of God
Today daryl was the speaker for our youth service... and i picked up quite a bit
which i will write down, so i dont forget =]
so he was continuing his series, on not only grace, but faith...
He mentioned that we can never fall out of the favour of our King...
and that everytime God looks at us, he smiles... he is pleased with us...
Because we are in Christ. When he looks at us, he sees Jesus.
Isnt that awesome? I think sometimes we feel unworthy of God's love... like we feel that we're not good enough! Maybe its guilt? I guess sometimes we do thingss we regret, we know is wrong.. and we just feel so bad after... so unworthy... but how awesome is our God... His love... is just so awesome.
OOOoohHh.. this reminds me of one of my favourite songs!
All For Love - Hillsong
All for love the Father gave
For only love could make a way
All for love the heavens cried
For love was crucified
Oh how many times have I broken Your heart
But still You forgive
If only I ask
And how many times have You heard me pray
Draw near to me
Everything I need is You
My beginning, my forever
Everything I need is You
Let me sing all for love
I will join the angels song
Ever holy is the Lord
King of Glory
King of all
All for a love a Saviour prayed
Abba Father have Your way
Though they know not what they do
Let the Cross draw man to Youhehe anyways.. another thing daryl said was that faith is simply trusting God will do what He says He'll do....
i have such an awesome father in heaven... why do i stress so much? why do i always freak out and worry.
i know He has a plan for me!! plans to prosper me =) and not harm mee... plans to give me hope and a future...
i believe it.
Romans 1:17 (NIV)
17For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed,
a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,
just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Labels: faith, grace, message, sunday sermon, youth service
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