Below are provided answers for the insert from the message presented on August 17, 2014 in the series on “God’s Will.” The answers for the Message Based Discussion Questions are suggestions in order to stimulate thinking, but not to replace it.
What is God’s will? Continue reading
This is the first of a series on understanding and choosing God’s will.
Right now, all of us have decisions to make. They might be about school, work, your home or even what to do this afternoon. I believe you are here because you want to do God’s will. You even believe, “Not my will, but Your will be done.”
Okay, we often don’t check in with the Lord for His will on some things, like, I’ll bet my wife didn’t check in with the Lord about whether she was going to get the French Silk or the Key lime pie or when I was trying to decide if we’d watch the next Band of Brothers DVD or the movie Robert Griggs recommended, “The Mark.”
The question is what is God’s will and will I do it? Continue reading
Below are found the suggested answers for the insert for the message presented on August 10, 2014. The answers for the Message Based Discussion Questions are suggestions to initiate further thought and discussion, not prevent it. May this be a blessing to dig deeper into Scripture and apply farther into life.
What is important in life? Continue reading
This concludes the series on 1 Timothy.
Bruce Larson tells the story of a man and wife and their two children who were biking in Florida. The parents taught their children the importance of bicycle safety, especially safety helmets and riding with traffic. They were biking along one beautiful weekend and saw a sign, “Naturalist Camp.” Without thinking, the dad thought, “I like nature. We should check this out for future camping sights.” Within five minutes of riding into the Naturalist’s Camp, five bare naked people were riding in the opposite direction on their bikes. The father was a “little” surprised. Then little Johnny said, “Uuuhhh Dad, oohh no, they’re not wearing their safety helmets.” Continue reading
We had the best VBS in several years. Thanks to Cristi, Vickie, Holly, Gabe and a full staff of helpers and workers! This VBS Sunday is special, because of the culmination of ministry to children and adults and the enjoyable picnic to follow. The theme and message this year was on Jonah. God spoke to Jonah, who decided he did not want to obey God’s Word.
How many of you would be willing to move to northern Iraq right now? The country is being taken over by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, which is a violent extremist group worse than Al-Qaeda. Continue reading
Below are suggested answers to the Message Based Discussion Questions from the message presented on June 22, 2014. They are provided in order to stimulate thinking, not prevent it. May the Lord use this study to help your family and friends!
What will make you content? Continue reading
This message was presented on June 22, 2014 as part of the series on 1 Timothy.
“Contentment makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.” Benjamin Franklin.
If I were to write a check to you, how much would make you content? A million? A billion? A trillion? Of course, it wouldn’t do any good to cash my check! Continue reading
The below includes suggested answers to the Message Based Discussion Questions for the message presented on Jun. 15, 2014. The suggested answers are personal and designed to stimulate thinking, not prevent it. Use in order to foster a better discussion in your group.
Genesis 2:15
How should you work on your job?
1) Honor Your Supervisor like you would honor Jesus 6:1-2 Continue reading
This was a poem that should have been added to the Message presented on June 15, 2014. It was written by Russell Kelfer.
Christian, go to work
There’s a wealth for you to do
When you arrive at work, my friend,
All eyes descend on you. Continue reading
This message was presented on June 15, 2014 as part of the 1 Timothy series.
My granddaughter Sarah, will often say, “Grandpa, look at my picture!” I’ll respond, “Good job, Sarah!” Then her sister Emma will say, “Grandpa, look at MY picture!” And I’ll say, “Emma, that is very good!” Then at times Sarah will say, “Grandpa, do you want me to show you my new dance?” And of course, I’ll say, “Sarah, that would be great!” And after affirming her, her little sister Emma, will say, “Grandpa, watch my new dance!” And she’ll try something similar. Continue reading
Shepherding Truth 