Monday, 9 November 2009
Sunday, 8 November 2009
Sunday thoughts....
Week two in our History Makers series 'All on the table or is it?'
Musos did a great job today just keyboard, acoustic guitar and vocals and it worked really well.
Emily was testing for the first week in-ear monitor system which she seemed to get on really well with. No amps on stage which is a massive change for the guys.
Songs worked brilliantly and I thing the whole day communicated the message from Rom 12:1-2 powerfully.
Numbers were up again this week as everyone was back from half term break and the weather was good today. Great to see new faces each week attending. I always enjoy saying hi to people in the guest lounge after services.
There was a strong challenge to our church to put everything on the table because everything belongs all to God. Everything I have, everything I am and everything I ever hope to be.
God is the owner I am the manager. I am to steward all the resources he has entrusted to me. I don't get to take ANYTHING with me when I die. He has asked us to offer our lives completely, willingly and whole heartedly - this is worship!
Do not be deceived with the methods and ways of this world where materialism and sin fight to be king. Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world!
Our volunteers are the real heros at MKCC, just love and appreciate you guys.
Looking forward to our Day of Prayer and Fasting on Monday. Infact, every Monday throughout November. Last week saw around 90 people joining together to Pray. Make sure you are there every week at 7pm.
As from next week, everything changes on site at MKCC as our contractors Mansells get ready to commence construction of our new auditorium and supporting facilities. SO EXCITED!
Musos did a great job today just keyboard, acoustic guitar and vocals and it worked really well.
Emily was testing for the first week in-ear monitor system which she seemed to get on really well with. No amps on stage which is a massive change for the guys.
Songs worked brilliantly and I thing the whole day communicated the message from Rom 12:1-2 powerfully.
Numbers were up again this week as everyone was back from half term break and the weather was good today. Great to see new faces each week attending. I always enjoy saying hi to people in the guest lounge after services.
There was a strong challenge to our church to put everything on the table because everything belongs all to God. Everything I have, everything I am and everything I ever hope to be.
God is the owner I am the manager. I am to steward all the resources he has entrusted to me. I don't get to take ANYTHING with me when I die. He has asked us to offer our lives completely, willingly and whole heartedly - this is worship!
Do not be deceived with the methods and ways of this world where materialism and sin fight to be king. Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world!
Our volunteers are the real heros at MKCC, just love and appreciate you guys.
Looking forward to our Day of Prayer and Fasting on Monday. Infact, every Monday throughout November. Last week saw around 90 people joining together to Pray. Make sure you are there every week at 7pm.
As from next week, everything changes on site at MKCC as our contractors Mansells get ready to commence construction of our new auditorium and supporting facilities. SO EXCITED!
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
It ALL BELONGS to God - Don't forget it!
I Just love this from Rom 11: 33-36
God reminds us again that EVERYTHING we have in this life belongs to him and it is for a purpose.
33 Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!
34 For who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice?
35 And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back?
36 For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
Truly our God is an awesome God. Let's all remember EVERYTHING we have comes from God. It all belongs to him and NOT to us.
QUESTION? Are you willing to give it away if he asks you? Would you trust him?
God reminds us again that EVERYTHING we have in this life belongs to him and it is for a purpose.
33 Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!
34 For who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice?
35 And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back?
36 For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
Truly our God is an awesome God. Let's all remember EVERYTHING we have comes from God. It all belongs to him and NOT to us.
QUESTION? Are you willing to give it away if he asks you? Would you trust him?
Thursday, 29 October 2009
The Churches best days are ahead
I loved this article by Perry Noble today so HAD TO post it...
Why I Believe The Churches Best Days Are Ahead… October 29, 2009
As I survey the landscape of church in America I am not buying into to the “doom and gloom” that some people seem to take joy in declaring…
IN FACT, I believe the opposite…I seriously believe the churches best days are ahead of her.
Acts 2 wasn’t something that happened that we are supposed “to get back to,” it was where we STARTED FROM…and should be FOUNDATIONAL and not just some ideal we strive for…
And I’m seeing that!
I see leaders stepping up and leading with CONVICTION and PASSION…and begging God for HIS permission instead of begging committees for their approval!
I see Jesus being preached and repentance being demanded…and people RESPONDING in droves because THE GOSPEL, not some non-eternal agenda, has taken center stage.
I see churches being planted and video campuses getting started by people who are more interested in seeing birth given to babies rather than trying to resurrect the dead.
I see networking taking place like never before…where people are reaching across denominational lines and loving and learning from one another. (THAT didn’t happen 15-20 years ago!)
I see the potential of a worldwide revival like that has NEVER happened right in front of our eyes!!! The internet was not given so we could view porn…but rather as a TOOL to advance His Kingdom.
I see passion in church leaders being unapologized for.
I see churches and leaders that are NOT AFRAID to take risks and do things different in order to reach people far from God.
I see churches buying into the SCRIPTURAL idea that people do not have to be perfect to come to church…and just because they are in church doesn’t mean they are perfect either.
I see churches embracing the fact that the pastor isn’t the one who is supposed to minister to all of the people…but rather it is the BODY that is supposed to minister to the BODY!
I see churches stepping up in their communities and not just being a mouth that speaks out about what it is against and for…but being hands and feet and serving those in the area.
I see “non-professionals” (you know, fisherman, tax collectors and tent makers) leaving the marketplace and entering the ministry…and making a difference!
I see people inviting their friends to church because they understand they won’t have to apologize the entire time because churches are actually embracing that if we are doing something for Jesus then we should give it our best!!!
I see religion being rejected so that it no longer matters what you wear to church!
I am seeing it…for those who think it’s over for the church, I’ve got news for you…Jesus is still Lord, the tomb is still empty and the church is STILL HIS PLAN!!!
Church…we’re not called to play “prevent defense,” let’s PREACH CHRIST, BEG HIM FOR SALVATION TO FALL LIKE RAIN…AND RUN UP THE SCORE!!!
Why I Believe The Churches Best Days Are Ahead… October 29, 2009
As I survey the landscape of church in America I am not buying into to the “doom and gloom” that some people seem to take joy in declaring…
IN FACT, I believe the opposite…I seriously believe the churches best days are ahead of her.
Acts 2 wasn’t something that happened that we are supposed “to get back to,” it was where we STARTED FROM…and should be FOUNDATIONAL and not just some ideal we strive for…
And I’m seeing that!
I see leaders stepping up and leading with CONVICTION and PASSION…and begging God for HIS permission instead of begging committees for their approval!
I see Jesus being preached and repentance being demanded…and people RESPONDING in droves because THE GOSPEL, not some non-eternal agenda, has taken center stage.
I see churches being planted and video campuses getting started by people who are more interested in seeing birth given to babies rather than trying to resurrect the dead.
I see networking taking place like never before…where people are reaching across denominational lines and loving and learning from one another. (THAT didn’t happen 15-20 years ago!)
I see the potential of a worldwide revival like that has NEVER happened right in front of our eyes!!! The internet was not given so we could view porn…but rather as a TOOL to advance His Kingdom.
I see passion in church leaders being unapologized for.
I see churches and leaders that are NOT AFRAID to take risks and do things different in order to reach people far from God.
I see churches buying into the SCRIPTURAL idea that people do not have to be perfect to come to church…and just because they are in church doesn’t mean they are perfect either.
I see churches embracing the fact that the pastor isn’t the one who is supposed to minister to all of the people…but rather it is the BODY that is supposed to minister to the BODY!
I see churches stepping up in their communities and not just being a mouth that speaks out about what it is against and for…but being hands and feet and serving those in the area.
I see “non-professionals” (you know, fisherman, tax collectors and tent makers) leaving the marketplace and entering the ministry…and making a difference!
I see people inviting their friends to church because they understand they won’t have to apologize the entire time because churches are actually embracing that if we are doing something for Jesus then we should give it our best!!!
I see religion being rejected so that it no longer matters what you wear to church!
I am seeing it…for those who think it’s over for the church, I’ve got news for you…Jesus is still Lord, the tomb is still empty and the church is STILL HIS PLAN!!!
Church…we’re not called to play “prevent defense,” let’s PREACH CHRIST, BEG HIM FOR SALVATION TO FALL LIKE RAIN…AND RUN UP THE SCORE!!!
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Faith & generosity are linked.. (Part 2)
The Journey towards mature faith and stewardship is crucial for us to understand.
I think there are different attitudes people have when it comes to giving and living a generous life.
1. You can give by imitating others stewardship
2. You can give sporadically when you think there is a good enough reason
3. You can give because there is something in it for you. Recognition, tax benefit, other personal gain
4. You can give in proportion to what God has given you
5. You can give recognizing that all you posses is from God and you find joy in giving
6. You can give focused entirely on God and others. Your eye is on eternal rewards rather than temporal rewards in this life. You are content with daily provision.
Where are you? God calls us to spiritual maturity, to a life of generosity, to give our lives for others as Christ did for us. I once heard someone say, The entrance to the Christian faith is free through Jesus but the annual subscription is everything - Following Christ will cost you EVERYTHING!
There are Many people who ask God for more...more money, a bigger house, a larger car, more influence, more power, more effectiveness.....etc.
My question is this to us all; Can he trust us with more? Or would more corrupt you and fill you with pride which could destroy you? Think about it! Be honest with yourself before God and get real!
I think there are different attitudes people have when it comes to giving and living a generous life.
1. You can give by imitating others stewardship
2. You can give sporadically when you think there is a good enough reason
3. You can give because there is something in it for you. Recognition, tax benefit, other personal gain
4. You can give in proportion to what God has given you
5. You can give recognizing that all you posses is from God and you find joy in giving
6. You can give focused entirely on God and others. Your eye is on eternal rewards rather than temporal rewards in this life. You are content with daily provision.
Where are you? God calls us to spiritual maturity, to a life of generosity, to give our lives for others as Christ did for us. I once heard someone say, The entrance to the Christian faith is free through Jesus but the annual subscription is everything - Following Christ will cost you EVERYTHING!
There are Many people who ask God for more...more money, a bigger house, a larger car, more influence, more power, more effectiveness.....etc.
My question is this to us all; Can he trust us with more? Or would more corrupt you and fill you with pride which could destroy you? Think about it! Be honest with yourself before God and get real!
Monday, 26 October 2009
Faith & generosity are linked.
Growing faith is expressed in growing generosity.
Stop and think about this for a moment.
I really believe a generous spirit is a key towards true spiritual maturity. I am talking about much more than just money here!
Holding on to what we have and not living a generous life is actually saying:
1. I do not trust God
2. I am focused on my needs, my desires, my plans, my pleasures as a priority
3. I am disobedient to the words of Jesus
4. I am not growing in faith
5. I do not want to become Christ-like
6. All I have is mine and not God's
7. I am not interested in using my resources to build God's kingdom, I'll leave it to the few.
Jesus said, 'hold on to your own life and you will lose it.' A sobering thought hey! Living a generous life ultimately leads us to living a selfless life and desiring to fulfil the purposes of God in our daily lives. No short cuts here, it's a life that is NOT about ME but is a life fully surrendered to JESUS. To follow Jesus, we have to take up our cross and follow him. He said it! Think about this and what it means to you.
Are you holding on? God wants to use you but you have to be willing to die to self and live for Christ. All that we have and are belongs to him and we live in this life for an audience one one - Jesus.
Let's not hold on but rather be ready to release, share, let go, bless, and see what God will do.
Know this that you are blessed to BE a blessing. So.... let the blessing begin.
Can you imagine what 1000's of people living a generous life would look like?
Stop and think about this for a moment.
I really believe a generous spirit is a key towards true spiritual maturity. I am talking about much more than just money here!
Holding on to what we have and not living a generous life is actually saying:
1. I do not trust God
2. I am focused on my needs, my desires, my plans, my pleasures as a priority
3. I am disobedient to the words of Jesus
4. I am not growing in faith
5. I do not want to become Christ-like
6. All I have is mine and not God's
7. I am not interested in using my resources to build God's kingdom, I'll leave it to the few.
Jesus said, 'hold on to your own life and you will lose it.' A sobering thought hey! Living a generous life ultimately leads us to living a selfless life and desiring to fulfil the purposes of God in our daily lives. No short cuts here, it's a life that is NOT about ME but is a life fully surrendered to JESUS. To follow Jesus, we have to take up our cross and follow him. He said it! Think about this and what it means to you.
Are you holding on? God wants to use you but you have to be willing to die to self and live for Christ. All that we have and are belongs to him and we live in this life for an audience one one - Jesus.
Let's not hold on but rather be ready to release, share, let go, bless, and see what God will do.
Know this that you are blessed to BE a blessing. So.... let the blessing begin.
Can you imagine what 1000's of people living a generous life would look like?
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Get yourself along to Life Group this week!
Saw this and loved it. We all need to be challenged by this.
SO, check out where an MKCC Life Group is near you this week and get to it. There's no excuse!
SO, check out where an MKCC Life Group is near you this week and get to it. There's no excuse!
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