John 7:37-38
'In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water."
In that statement is the whole Gospel: thirst, come and drink
Thirst = recognize your need for forgiveness and salvation
Come = an act of your will
Drink = appropriate Christ
Acts 1:8
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
To believe is to receive the Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:9
"But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his."
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
AZ Free Will Baptists Summer Camp 2009
This year camp will be held at united Christian Youth Camp in Prescott. UCYC is a much nicer camp than we had last year. Plus there's a climbing wall, a swimming pool, paintball area, etc. The cost will be about $150 per camper. Campers 9 years old and up are welcome to attend without a parent.
http://www.ucyc.com/CAMPS.htm
http://www.ucyc.com/CAMPS.htm
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Two Sisters - One Heart Event
On Valentines Day, February 14th, 2009, Christ's Church got ready to participate in the fundraising event for conjoined twins Emma and Taylor Bailey (twosisters-oneheart.blogspot.com). The event took place at the Walker Butte Elementary in Johnson Ranch Queen Creek, Arizona. That's where we had a booth set up and held a water give-away.
We had three people participate in the 10K race: Brooke, Nathan and Wayne. Pastor Howard and Patsy were also there since 7 AM.
We had three people participate in the 10K race: Brooke, Nathan and Wayne. Pastor Howard and Patsy were also there since 7 AM.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Two Sisters One Heart Water Give-Away
This event is a benefit run for Emma and Taylor Bailey - conjoined twins. It will be held at Walker Butte Elementary School in Queen Creek on Valentine's Day, February 14th. It will be health and family focused with 3K, 5K and 10K runs, silent auction, vendor booths, children crafts and activities.
Christ's Church will be sponsoring a vendor booth at this event and having a water give-away. If you would like to be a part of this event, please let Pastor Howard mailto:mpastor@christschurchfwb.org know.
More information is available here: http://www.emmaandtaylorbailey.blogspot.com/
Christ's Church will be sponsoring a vendor booth at this event and having a water give-away. If you would like to be a part of this event, please let Pastor Howard mailto:mpastor@christschurchfwb.org know.
More information is available here: http://www.emmaandtaylorbailey.blogspot.com/
Sunday, February 8, 2009
FEAR OF DEATH (Sunday sermon highlights)
What happens you die? Do you know where you're going?
Death is probably the most misunderstood subject in the world today. It evokes feelings of fear, uncertainty and hopelessness. We have all wondered what to expect after death and the ultimate statistics show that 10 out of 10 people die.
It's bothersome, yet it is a valid question that every human being needs to deal with during his or her lifetime, because the consequences are enormous. There is no room for guessing on this topic.
People fear death because they don’t know what’s going to happen or what it’s going to feel like. Even talking about death makes some people nervous and uneasy.
What does the Bible have to say about death?
The Bible talks about Resurrection, Judgement and Separation:
Acts 24:15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
The Resurrection of the just and the unjust will take place on Judgement day.
Death is probably the most misunderstood subject in the world today. It evokes feelings of fear, uncertainty and hopelessness. We have all wondered what to expect after death and the ultimate statistics show that 10 out of 10 people die.
It's bothersome, yet it is a valid question that every human being needs to deal with during his or her lifetime, because the consequences are enormous. There is no room for guessing on this topic.
People fear death because they don’t know what’s going to happen or what it’s going to feel like. Even talking about death makes some people nervous and uneasy.
What does the Bible have to say about death?
The Bible talks about Resurrection, Judgement and Separation:
Acts 24:15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
The Resurrection of the just and the unjust will take place on Judgement day.
Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.
There is a place for the righteous to go and the place for the wicked. Most people do nothing to prepare for the "appointment" with God on Judgement Day. As Christians we are sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, our sinfulness is taken away when we trust Jesus Christ. God sees the righteousness of Christ when He looks at us.
Matthew 25:32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats.
Heaven is the place where there is no more dying, no more suffering, no more wars. Hell is the eternal separation from God. It's a place of utter darkness.
God does not want any one to go to hell. That's why He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, so that whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life.
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