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Here is the applicaiton for the Northwest Presbytery Summer camp.

If you have any question, please contact Pastor Brinegar

Introduction: How hard is it to be the “prodigal son’s brother?

 

 Obeying the Hard Things [29:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Key:

• V 9 - Obedience to Christ in ALL things
• V 6 - Sufficiency of Christ’s Way

The Duties V 7-8

• Forgive
• Comfort
• Reaffirm love to

The Reasons

• 7b - to stop the “flood of sorrow” from not over the repentant one
• 11 - we NEED each other

Introduction: The major problem in 1 Cor 5:1-5

 

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The Attitudes:

Sorrowful, verse 2

Confidence (in God’s will being done), verse 3

Affliction (great anguish of heart in doing it), verse 4

Grief (is caused by the sin NOT the one doing the discipline), verse 5

Conclusion: When applying a Bible truth: do it IN the name of Jesus and WITH the power of Jesus!

Introduction: Are you discouraged today?

 

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In this passage, Paul defends his decision to not visit the Corinthians, as planned and appeals to a key concept about the promises of God.

Explanation of Paul’s decision:

Explanation of God’s Promises:

A Few Promises:

• John 4:14: “But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst,. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”
• John 11:25: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me. Though he may die, he shall live.”
• Acts 1:11: “This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into Heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into Heaven.” Angel at the ascension of Jesus
• Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose.
• Romans 8:37: Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us
• I Corinthians 10:13: No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
• Hebrews 4:1: There since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.
• James 1:12: Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
• 1 Peter 1:3-4: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through tthe resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.
• I Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon Him, for He care for you.
• 2 Peter 1:3: As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.

Introduction: Acts 18 - the account of Paul’’s time in the city of Corinth. God commands Paul to speak: ““Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, or I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.”

2 Cor 1:12 - For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.

“The Testimony of our Conscience”

“Simplicity”

“Godly Sincerity”

“Not BY fleshly wisdom but BY the Grace of God”

Conclusion: “Why do we do when we fail?”

Gossip is on the rise in our country - that is a fact. We can see it in the News media and talk shows. The faster information can spread, the more we see Gossip. While our world does that, we should not fall under the World’s influence and therefore need to practice God’s type of speech. This treatment is short, but powerful and builds the framework for our speech. The verses quotes are only a few of the many Bible verses of this most important topic. I know that I fail in this area far too often, so may the LORD help me practice Good speech.

Three principles of speech:

Speak Truth:
Exodus 20:16 - You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor
Ephesians 4:25 - Each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.

• What is your standard for truth?
  
• How does it compare to God’s?

God’s standard is two or three witnesses, if you have not met that standard, then you need to be careful how you present the facts of a case. This one eliminates almost all forms of gossip. Keep in mind, three sources who are all secondhand from the same primary source is not two or three witness to the real event. Two or three people who saw the actual events is the standard. We ought to always practice God’s standard.

Speak Love:
Ephesians 4:15: Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is Christ

• Is your speech done in love: both to the hearer and the one it is about?

It should be your goal to only speak in love and for love. This means that you have good intentions toward the person you are speaking about. The truth does hurt, but it can still be present in the Love of the Christ.

Speak edification:
Ephesians 4:29: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

• How is your speech building up the hearer and the one it is about?
• What part of edification does the hear have toward the one you are speaking about?
  

Word can do much destroying - it is so easy to harm with your words. Instead, we - as believers in Christ - should be wholly committed to building other and ourselves up. There are times when we seek help on behalf of someone else, and therefore might share something sensitive about that person. Seeking advice is one thing, hurting the reputation of another as the goal is a problem.

It is perhaps the greatest duty and the greatest delight of the believer to worship the LORD and Saviour. The Worship service of the church is to be the highlight of our week as we come into the presence of God. Our LORD has promised to meet with us and He does each and every week, as we offer our worship to the LORD as a Sacrifice of Praise. It is our goal that we might see the Glory of God each week as we meet together and are equipped by the Holy Spirit to better serve God. Continue reading…

 

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Introduction: The Battle for Iwo Jima

Paul’s Hope, verse 7: Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort.

Paul’s Struggle: verse 8: or we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.

Paul’s Reliance: verses 9-10: Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.

Paul’s Plea: verse 11: You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.

Greetings all!

Presbytery is almost over and some good things are happening.  Much work has been done and many committees have been setup to continue the work after this week.  There was a good mix of pastors and elders here at the meeting with four churches sending delegate elders.

The Conference is going well also.  Last night, three message were given and there were about 15 visitors and several others from the church.  The meetings conclude tonight with two more message from Pastor Dyck and Pastor Fisher.  Pray that the LORD will continue to bless and encourage the church here.

Tomorrow, all will travel home.  The Foulkes plan to leave early and the Brinegars haven’t decided yet - we are pretty tried.  We look forward to being home sometime late tomorrow.

Starting at 10 am each Sunday, we met to learn more about God and the Bible. We attempt to have an open style of format with questions and comments. The time begins with a hymn of encouragement and opening prayer. Then we turn our minds and hearts to the Word of God and instruction from it. Our times ends around 10:40 with a time of fellowship between the services.

The last Sunday of each month is given over to a Missionary discussion. The opening is the same and then we learn about a missionary of the Bible Presbyterian Church with a focus on how to pray for that ministry. After this time, the young kids are dismissed to a special craft time for that missionary - writing a letter of encouragement. This is a great time to help instill in all of us a love of missions and having a great focus on praying for our fellow laborers in the Gospel.
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