Tue, 21 November 2006  Nicaragua Mission Team A Brief Word From Each Group: Bible Institute Public School Christian School Orphanage House of Hope Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sun, 12 November 2006 Jim Wilson, World Service Various Scriptures There's a Broken World To Serve Across the Sea There's a Broken World To Serve Across the Street There's a Broken World To Serve in these Seats Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sun, 5 November 2006 Jim Wilson, Making Sense of It All Ecclesiastes 12 Take God Seriously Before time Takes Its toll Take God Seriously* Your not gettin' any younger * It won't get any easier Because He's God * The Ultimage test. * Our Unavoidable Appointment Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Mon, 30 October 2006 Jim Wilson, Making Sense Of Your Day In The Sun Ecclesiastes 11 Since Life Is Fleeting And Frustrating ... Invest Wisely Your Stuff Rejoice Responsily1. You can chase it. 2. You can waste it. 3. Hoard it Your SelfAny Age Will Do Two Faces Of Accountability 1. Have you lived Righteously? 2. Have you invested sacrificially? Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Thu, 26 October 2006 Jim Wilson, Making Sense of Stupidity Ecclesiates 10 Meet Mr. Fool 1. Unteachable Wisdom is valuable.2. Arrogant and Argumentative 3. Reckless Speech 4. Dangerous But Foolishness spoils wisdom. Foolishness is dangerous. But Wisdom overcomes Foolishness Foolishness is loud and lazy.But Wisdom is kind and quiet. Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Mon, 16 October 2006 Ken Wilson, Making Sense Of Uncertainty Ecclesiastes 9:11-18 Life is Unpredictable (9:11-12) There are no guarantees in Life! (v. 11) * speed when it counts does not guarantee a win. * power when it's needed does not guarantee a victory. * cunning when it is appropriate does not guarantee provision. * insight when the bottom line is seen does not guarantee right choice * skill at just the right time does not guarantee favor or recognition Life is More than Dumb Luck! (v. 12) * We don't know! * God does know! Wisdom is Unappreciated (9:13-18) There are no guarantees for Wisdom! (vv. 13-15) * Wisdom may come from an unexpected source (vv. 13-15) * Wisdom may not be remembered (v. 15) Wisdom is still the better way to live! (vv. 16-18) * Wisdom > Strength (v. 16) * Quiet words of wisdom > Boisterous Shouting (v. 17) * Wisdom > Weapons (v. 18) Comments[1] | |||||||||||
Thu, 5 October 2006 This is sermon 10 in our 12-part series on the spiritual disciplines. This week Ken explores the dsicipline of solitude.Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Thu, 5 October 2006
Ecclesiastes 9:1-10
Why do we have a recipe for Kung Pao Chicken? Listen and find out.
Kung Pao Chicken (Colorado Collage cookbook) Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Tue, 26 September 2006 Ken & Jim Wilson, Making Sense of The Senseless Ecclesiastes 8:10-17 Life (8:10-14) * "A Riddle, Wrapped in a Mystery, Inside an Enigma." - W. Churchill Knowledge (8:16-17) * "A Receding mirage in an Expanding Desert of ignorance." - Will Durant Counsel (8:15) * "My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither but just to enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate." - Thornton Wilder Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sun, 17 September 2006 Jim Wilson, Head, Heart, Hands Various Scriptures Transformation is Possible Desire Perseverance * Vision - Christ like Character * Growth - Stability Decision Initative * Intention * I will commit Action Transformation * Means - Spiritual Disciplines * Study Scripture Awful Reality Awsome Potential Ruined Soul Personal Godliness Cultural Darkness Biblical Light Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Mon, 4 September 2006 Ken Wilson, Making Sense of Authority Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 Wisdom Lights You Up Brightly (8:1) * The Value of Wisdom (8:1) * The Limits of Wisdom (8:17) Wisdom Lines You Up Rightly (8:2-7) * All Authority is granted by God (8:2) Wisdom Lifts You Up Nicely (8:8-9)* All Authority is not wise (8:3) * All Authority requires wisdom (8:4-6) * All Authority is not omniscient (8:7) * Wisdom knows Authority's limits (8:8) * Wisdom knows Authority's power (8:9) Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Mon, 4 September 2006 Jim Wilson, Making Sense of Our Sinister Self Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 The World is Broken Even the Righteous Die Young People are Broken* Face Facts to Keep Your Balance. * Fear God to Stay in Balance Even the Wise Do Wrong * Tested And Tried * It's dark Inside. * It's not God's Fault. Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Wed, 16 August 2006 Ken Wilson, Making Sense Of Life's Conundrums Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Wisdom is A Life-Puzzel(7:1-10) * Funerals are Better than Birthdays(7:1-4) * Ugly Truth is Better than Pretty Lies(7:5-6) * The Long Haul is Better than a Short Cut(7:7-9) * Today is Better than Yesterday(7:10) Wisdom is A Life-Preserver(7:11-14) * Wisdom Provides Protection(7:11-12) * Wisdom Provides Perspective(7:13-14) Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Thu, 10 August 2006 Ken Wilson, Submission The Discipline of Surrender Various Scriptures Model He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." Luke 22:41-42 (NIV) Mandate Submit yourselves, then, to God. DefinitionResist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (NIV) Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21 (NIV) Submission is releasing our grip on our rights, plans and dreams in order to embrace God's will for our lives and the lives of others. Purposes* Submission allows us to embrace the good purpose of God for our lives Dangers* Submission releases us to put others 1st and follow Christ's example. * Submission frees us to value other people and see them as God does. * Submission is not being a doormat for other's abuse (1 Peter 3:1-7) Directives* Submission is not living in bondage it is living in freedom (Matthew 5:44). * Submission is not merely outward but an inward attitude (1 Peter 2:18). * Submission is possible only when we're filled with the Holy Spirit (Eph. 5:18-21). * Submission is mutual when we're filled with the Holy Spirit (Eph. 5:18-21). * Submission is required for disciples of Christ (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23). * Submission is a daily decision (Luke 9:23). * Submission involves a surrender to the authority of God (Mark 8:34); the priority of God's plan for others (Phil. 2:3-5, 1 Peter 3:1-7) and the rule of God ordained authority your life (Hebrew 13:17; Romans 13:1). Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Thu, 10 August 2006 Ken Wilson, Making Sense Of Restlessness Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 This World is Not My Home (6:1-2) * Anohter Painful Observation (6:1) I'm Just A-Passing Through (6:3-12)* Provision Given (6:2a) * Enjoyment withheld (6:2b) * Riches without Enjoyment (6:3-6) My Treasure are Laid Up* Labor without Satisfaction (6:7-9) * Questions without Answers (6:10-12) Somewhere beyond the Blue No, I Can't Feel at HomeIn this World Anymore (6:12) Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sun, 30 July 2006 Jim Wilson, Making Sense of Cold, Hard Cash Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 When Money Is Worshipped You Can Count On Corruption. When Money Is Worshipped You Can Bank On Frustration When Money Is Appreciated-No Satisfaction -No Sincerity -No Sleep -No Security You Must Plan on Gratitude Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sun, 23 July 2006 Jim Wilson, Making Sense Of Sunday Morning Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 ___________Worship IS_____________ Fools____________When They Should_____________ ___________Worship IS_____________Fools____________When They Should_____________ Acceptable Action:__________ ______________ Acceptable Attitude:____________ ______________ Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sun, 23 July 2006 Jim Wilson, Making Sense Of The Rat Race Ecclesiates 4 Winning The Rat Race -Means Outrunning Others Winning The Rat Race-To Win the Life Race: Slow Down And Enjoy Contentment -Means Outrunning Enjoyment -To Win the Life Race: Slow Down And Enjoy Community Winning The Rat Race -Means Outrunning Wisdom -To Win the Life Race: Slow Down and Enjoy Influence Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sun, 9 July 2006 Jim Wilson, Beyond Duty To Delight Worship Ps. 95 and Various Scriptures Introduction -Presence : Transforming Reality Instruction-Participation : Active Engagement -Tent: OT Imagery God meets with us. -Table: NT ImageryJesus with us. -Throne: Eternal ActivityWe Worship Him Invitation -Enter into His Presence -Embrace His Grace -Experience His Wonder -Enjoy worship !! Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sun, 9 July 2006 Jim Wilson, Making Sense of Life's Season Ecclesiastes 3 God Put Eternity In Our Hearts -An internal itch for tomorrow But We've Got Time On Our Hands-An Endless appetite to understand -Inevitability -Discernment -Appointment Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sun, 25 June 2006 Jim Wilson, A Mission MomentTime spent with Garit and Cairo. Comments[1] | |||||||||||
Sat, 17 June 2006 Ken Wilson, Making Sense of Fulfillment - Pleasure and AcheivementEcclesiastes 2:1-11 The Ecstasy and End of Enjoyment Pleasure is a Bottomless Pit(2:1-3) The Energy and End of Employment-A Barrel of Laughs (2:2) -A Bottle of Wine (2:3) -A Bevy of Babes (2:8) Career is a Harsh Master (2:4-8) The View from the Top-Better Homes and Gardens (2:4-6) -Money to Burn (2:7-8) Entertainment and Achievement are Empty Rooms (2:9-11) -Fruitless Pursuits -Corralling the Wind -Zero Balance Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Thu, 8 June 2006 Ken Wilson, Simplicity - The Discipline of PriorityModel Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." MandateLuke 9:58 (NIV) But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 (NIV) "Martha, Martha" the Lord answered, "You are worried and bothered about so many things, but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her. DefinitionLuke 10:41-42 (NASB) Simplicity is intentionally living a life free from the clutter of having too much to think about and too much to do. Purposes-Simplicity allows us time to love God and love others, not ourselves. Dangers-Simplicity frees us to pursue eternal values which leave a lasting impact. -Simplicity is not legalism, which adds another burden to live. Directives-Simplicity is not asceticism, which focuses on not having. -Simplicity is not just getting out of the rat race, which is not enough. -Simplicity is not solving the world's poverty problem, which we can't. -Simplicity is not just being ecologically minded, which we should. -Find contentment in both poverty and properity. (Phil. 4:12-13; Heb 13:5) -Trust God to provide your needs. He can and He cares. (Matt. 6:25-33) -Watch out! Possessions can rule & destroy you. (Matt.6:24;1Tim.6:9) -Invest in what lasts. (Luke12:33;6:19-21) -Be generous with your possessions. (Luke 6:30) -Simplify in order to prioritize. (Matt. 6:33;13:45-46;Luke 10:41-42 Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Mon, 15 May 2006 Ken Wilson, Meditation - The Discipline of Contemplation Mandate Joshua 1:8 Revelation 10:9 Definition Meditation is a contemplative reading of and reflection on scripture and the truths of Scripture that results in life transformation. Purposes -Meditation draws us into the real life of biblical stories -Meditation pull us asway from the distractions of a fallen world and focuses our attention on the transforming power fo God's Word. -Meditation slows us down long enough to highlight our need for repentance and obedience. -Meditation creates an emotional and spiritual place where Christ is in fellowship with us. Dangers -Meditation is not filling your mind with nothing. -Meditation is not just Bible study -Meditation is not difficult or reserved for the ultra-pious. Directives -Meditation is primarily a deep reflection on God's word. -Meditation takes time. -Meditation is intricatley linked to obedience. -Meditation is essential for a blessed, prosperous, successful life. -Meditation includes being absorbed with God, God's Word, and His works -Meditation can be a recollection of God's work in your own life. Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sat, 8 April 2006 Thursday's Summary: Ken walked through the sequence of events as we know them from Sunday morning to the present, and shared a few stories of how God is working in the lives of others through this tragedy. No significant information was available that had not already been passed along to the body. Don Cast encouraged people to meet with their families and friends to express the impact this has had on their lives. Everyone broke into small groups for a time of prayer. Latest Update: Late Friday Night Bert Alexander�s body was found in Nicaragua. Parks was able to identify his father and called Karen with the news. Please continue to pray for the families and for Jim, Allen and Parks as they work with the two governments to be able to return home. Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Tue, 4 April 2006 Jim Wilson, Bridge Over The Abyss - LamentationsAt The End Of Sin... We Taste The Bitter Pill Of Consequence Tragic Reversal Loneliness and Loss We Drink The Sour Cup Of Judgement God Did This It's Not His Fault Righteous Response Will We Swallow The Strong Medicine Of Confession Expression of Grief: 'God, This Hurts' Confession of Guilt: 'God, I'm Sorry' Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Tue, 4 April 2006 Ken Wilson, Shock And Awe - Jeremiah 5:30-31Jeremiah: The weeping prophet The Man His Calling His Career His Character His Message What He saw What He Didn't see What He saw coming Jeremiah: Prophetic Parallel The Kings: Immoral Leadership The Prophets: Soothing Lies The Preists: Self-proclaimed Leadership My People: Tolerant Complacency The End: Certain Judgement Sound Doctrine God is Holy God is Faithful Comments[0] | |||||||||||
Sun, 12 March 2006 Jim Wilson, Don't Be A Mule - Confession
Confession Admits the Truth
Confession says: God is great
Confession says: I am guilty
Confession Removes the Garbage
Cover up Or Come Clean
Guilt Or Grace
Forgiveness Restores the Relationship
Positional --> Relational
A Good Confession:
1. An honest look
2. A deep regret
3. A firm resolveComments[0] | |||||||||||
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