IS THE CHURCH FAILING?
IF THE CHURCH IS FAILING,
WHAT WOULD BE A SIGN OF ITS FAILURE?
IS IT:
IS IT:
THE SIZE OF THE CONGREGATION? NO!
THE GROWTH OF THE CHURCH? NO!
HOW MANY ARE BEING SAVED? NO!
FAILING TO BE BIBLICAL? YES!
FAILING TO BE BIBLICAL? YES!
THE CHURCH CAN ONLY FAIL IF THE CHURCH FAILS TO BE BIBLICAL.
THE CHURCH BELONGS TO JESUS CHRIST,
SO THE ONLY WAY THE CHURCH CAN FAIL IS IF IT FAILS TO TEACH AND TO SUBMIT TO THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD.
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THE BOOK OF REVELATION
The book of Revelation is one of the most powerful books in the Bible. The Apostle John, who actually saw Jesus crucified, wrote it while he was a prisoner on the Island of Patmos. Want to see what happens when God lets loose His wrath? Read this book. It is scarier than any movie out there. It will put the fear of God into you. And here is the real scary part...it's all true and it is really going to happen! (God Loves you, and has given us a way of escape)!
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WHY REACH OUT AND MINISTER TO MEN?
- When a child is reached for Christ, 3.5% of the family will follow.
- When a mother is reached for Christ, 17% of her family will follow.
- When a father is reached for Christ, 93% of his family will follow. (Per the Heritage Foundation)
- THE LORD S CALLING FAITHFUL MEN TO LEAD THEIR FAMILIES!
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AMAZING GRACE,
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED!
PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISE REPORTS
Pray for: Our daughter Jennifer...
Pray for: Hank, Ric's Brother-in-law will be having heart surgery on April 11th
Praise for: Phyllis, Diane, Darrel, and Daniel are home safely.
Pray for: Dallas and Carrie as they start their trip back to Minnesota.
Pray for: Todd, as he continues to grow in the Lord
Pray for: Pastor Bill as he teaches God's Word. Also that the congregation would continue to love and encourage one another.
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FILL IN THE BLANKS!
(Check answers below.) NOTE! Filling in the blanks each week, could give a serious student of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible, an education equal to a Theological degree within two years.
GIVE IT A TRY!"Degrees of Rewards in Heaven"
Ephesians 2:8-10
- We are saved solely by God’s ________ through our ______ in Jesus who sets us apart for salvation.
- We cannot _____ ourselves. Salvation is a _______ gift from __________.
- We were _______ in our __________ and only God can create life from death.
- Works have nothing to do with our _______________ or entry into Heaven.
- We need to _________ and turn from our __________.
- After we are saved our ________ have everything to do with our ____ for Jesus and our ________ once we get into Heaven.
- In Heaven rewards are distributed to each of the saints (believers) in accordance with the _______ of each of our ______________ here on earth.
- The parable of the __________ workers (Matthew 20) comes right after Jesus speaks with the rich young ruler. (Matthew 19)
- In the context of Matthew 19 we see that the parable of the vineyard workers is not about rewards but about the coming __________ of the _____________.
- All ____________ in Heaven will ___________ be the same.
- Our salvation is not the same as our _______________.
- The _________ we serve is Equitable and Fair, Just and Holy.
- Jesus told us that Heaven is a place where ___________ will be given to the saved.
- “…Your Father who sees what is done in ________, will _________ you.” (Matthew 6:4)
- ________ is the place to store up your __________. (Matthew 6:20)
- Jesus admonishes us not to forsake our __________ rewards by seeking worldly rewards and acknowledgement.
- Jesus told his followers they would receive _______ in Heaven based on what they ____ here on earth. (Matthew 16:27)
- Jesus told a parable (Matthew 25:14-30) to illustrate how ________ we receive in Heaven are based on our _______.
- If you do well with what God has given you, your __________ in Heaven will be ____________.
- If you _________ what God has given you, don't be surprised if your rewards in Heaven are much _____.
To find the answers to “fill in the blanks”,
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http://perrysperiodicals.blogspot.com/2016/04/april-10.html#comment-form
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LIFE IS GREAT IN ARIZONA!
TRUE TEACHERS OF THE WORD!
CHUCK SWINDOLL, JERRY FALWELL, DAVID JEREMIAH, TIM LAHAYE, ERWIN LUTZER, SUSIE LARSON, GLENN MOLLETTE, KAY ARTHUR, ADRIAN ROGERS, JOHN MACARTHUR, CHARLES STANLEY, ROBERT JEFFRESS...
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AS A PASTOR I AM ADMONISHED BY GOD TO INFORM YOU OF THIS DANGER
BEWARE! BEWARE! BEWARE! DANGER!
OF THOSE WHO CALL THEMSELVES,
THE WORD OF FAITH!
JOEL OSTEEN, KENNETH HAGIN, KENNETH COPLAND, JOYCE MEYER, BENNY HINN, PAT ROBERTSON, FRED K. C. PRICE, ROBERT TILTON, MARILYN HICKLEY, DAVID CHO, JERRY SAVELLE, PAUL AND JAN CROUCH, T.D. JAKES, JIMMY SWAGGART...
"BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS/TEACHERS" -- MATTHEW 7:13
"BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS/TEACHERS" -- MATTHEW 7:13
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It was a good morning. We are still going though the building up one another series, and it is pretty good.
ReplyDeleteHopefully your morning was a nice one as well....
We had an hour delay leaving Phoenix but we did have a good flight but came home to about 4 inches of snow on the ground and stuck to all the trees and bushes but the roads were bare but wet. And after Az it was cold-only 20 here this morning. Thank you for the prayers.
ReplyDeletePastor Bill and Kathy,
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the statistics about ministering to men that have been in your last 2 up-dates. Hope it is OK if I "borrow" those. ; < )
Kathy--you cut your hair, looks nice! People can't believe I had hair down to my waist up through University. My first trip to Africa in '81 convinced me it was too hot! Still is!
Thanks for keeping in touch!
This is so insightful to me, but I'm sure I've missed out on a lot by not knowing the truth. Bless you brother.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Pastor Bill
ReplyDeleteI hope you’re doing well. I am hoping to come visit your church in the next few weeks, and wanted to verify the worship service times; 9:30 am?
What a message, and what a blessing to know we have rewards awaiting us, that our work is not in vain- Let us all fight the good fight as we finish the race, that we may end well.
ReplyDeletePlease be praying for the Iowa testing!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Pastor Bill
ReplyDeleteYou may already know that today I got word my dissertation was accepted. However this joyful news that I am thankful for His guidance in completing is muted by the receiving of news thus morning my father, who is undergoing chemo, was admitted to the hospital this morning with serious complications.
Please hold him in your prayers.
Blessings
The Bible is a mighty powerful witness, a true witness to the truth- Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like it will be a very nice Saturday. Always nice to get together. Thanks for the prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank You for your prayers and know it is a pleasure having friends like you.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures you send are so joy filling to see you enjoying AZ.
More snow! And it's not supposed to quit until Monday morning! Have I mentioned I'm ready to relocate again!
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