Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Who Celebrated Christmas in Jesus' Day?
It has been stated that every personality attached to the birth of Christ worshiped God with jubilation and sincerity of heart. The proper emphasis and spirit of Christmas is always worship! It is an attitude of the heart that is so filled with wonder and thanksgiving to God that it simultaneously comes out in adoration and praise to the Lord.
Here are a few biblical examples of those who celebrated Christmas in Jesus' Day:
1. Elisabeth (mother of John the Baptist)
"And she spake out with a loud voice" (Luke 1:42)
2. Zacharias
"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited and redeemed his people." (Luke 1:68)
3. Angels
"A multitude of the heavenly host praising God" (Luke 2:13)
4. Shepherds
"And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen." (Luke 2:20)
5. Simeon
"Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God." (Luke 2:28)
6. Anna
"She coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord" (Luke 2:38)
7. Wise Men
"Come to worship him" (Matthew 2:2)
8. Mary
"My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour." (Luke 1:46-47)
Are you celebrating Christmas properly? May our main focus this Christmas be centered on the worship of our King of Kings!
Galatians 4:4-5
“But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.”
II Corinthians 8:9
"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich."
Matthew 1:21
‘And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Here are a few biblical examples of those who celebrated Christmas in Jesus' Day:
1. Elisabeth (mother of John the Baptist)
"And she spake out with a loud voice" (Luke 1:42)
2. Zacharias
"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited and redeemed his people." (Luke 1:68)
3. Angels
"A multitude of the heavenly host praising God" (Luke 2:13)
4. Shepherds
"And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen." (Luke 2:20)
5. Simeon
"Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God." (Luke 2:28)
6. Anna
"She coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord" (Luke 2:38)
7. Wise Men
"Come to worship him" (Matthew 2:2)
8. Mary
"My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour." (Luke 1:46-47)
Are you celebrating Christmas properly? May our main focus this Christmas be centered on the worship of our King of Kings!
Galatians 4:4-5
“But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.”
II Corinthians 8:9
"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich."
Matthew 1:21
‘And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Post Election Reminders
Now that we have a new President, here's a few reminders for God's people:
1. "...the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will" (Daniel 4:32).
2. "The King's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water he turneth it withersoever he will" (Proverbs 21:1).
3. "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained (appointed) of God" (Romans 13:1).
4. I Timothy 2:1-3 admonishes us to pray regularly for those in authority.
5. Every believer should be a law abiding citizen. When the Christian obeys civil government, he is actually obeying God because the government is only exercising authority which God has delegated.
6. The Christian's ultimate duty is to always obey God!
7. How do we get involved in Government?
a. Write letters or e-mails to legislators.
b. Make phone calls to your representative.
c. Visit with your legislator or local official.
d. Support a good candidate and VOTE!
e. Share the Gospel with local, state, and federal officials.
1. "...the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will" (Daniel 4:32).
2. "The King's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water he turneth it withersoever he will" (Proverbs 21:1).
3. "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained (appointed) of God" (Romans 13:1).
4. I Timothy 2:1-3 admonishes us to pray regularly for those in authority.
5. Every believer should be a law abiding citizen. When the Christian obeys civil government, he is actually obeying God because the government is only exercising authority which God has delegated.
6. The Christian's ultimate duty is to always obey God!
7. How do we get involved in Government?
a. Write letters or e-mails to legislators.
b. Make phone calls to your representative.
c. Visit with your legislator or local official.
d. Support a good candidate and VOTE!
e. Share the Gospel with local, state, and federal officials.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
New Life Pictures/Church Calendar
CHURCH CALENDAR:
Oct. 26th – Congregational meeting near the end of our AM service (discussion & voting in regards to the new Bedford leasing location)
Nov. 23rd - Guest Speaker missionary Tom Watson, Bended Knee International
Dec. 7th - Annual church Business meeting
Dec. 14th - Christmas Sacred Music Concert
Friday, October 10, 2008
Making Prayer a Priority in Your Life
Why should you and I make PRAYER a priority in our lives?
1. We are commanded to pray “without ceasing” (I Thess. 5:17).
- The word “pray” or “prayer” is mentioned 164 times in the Bible.
- I Chron. 16:11 says: “Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.”
2. We are told to pray so the Word can have “free course...” (I Thess. 3:1).
- “Free course” means to run, spread rapidly, and inundate lives.
- If we want to see the Word of God have free course in our community, outreach ministries, families, etc., we must make prayer a priority.
3. We are to pray so we can be watchful and offer “thanksgiving” (Col. 4:2).
4. We are instructed to pray so we can understand the Bible (Eph. 1:18).
- Prayer gives us wisdom and provides enlightenment in regards to the Bible.
5. We are told to pray because our “flesh” is weak and temptations are all around us (Matt. 26:41).
6. We are commanded to pray to “the Lord of the harvest that he will send forth laborers into his harvest” (Matthew 9:38).
7. We are charged to pray because it is a heavenly requirement (Luke 18:1).
- Jesus said, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint”. Prayer is not just a privilege; it is a divine requirement. The believer must cultivate persistence in prayer. Prayer is hard and strenuous work. If we wait until we feel like praying, it will seldom happen.
- Samuel Chadwick once said: “The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayerless studies, prayerless work, and prayerless religion. He laughs at our toil, mocks at our wisdom, but trembles when we PRAY.”
8. Here are other examples of why we should make prayer a priority in our lives:
• Parable of the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-7)
• Peter’s release from prison (Acts 12)
• Prayer activates the power of God (James 5:16; Jer. 33:3)
• Jesus gave us a pattern to follow (Luke 6:12)
• Prayer protects us from having an unforgiving spirit (Mark 11:25)
• God commanded it (I Timothy 2:1-3)
Isaiah 65:24
“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”
Come join us for our 10:30 AM worship service, or our 1:00 PM prayer service at New Life. We look forward to studying God's Word with you!
1. We are commanded to pray “without ceasing” (I Thess. 5:17).
- The word “pray” or “prayer” is mentioned 164 times in the Bible.
- I Chron. 16:11 says: “Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.”
2. We are told to pray so the Word can have “free course...” (I Thess. 3:1).
- “Free course” means to run, spread rapidly, and inundate lives.
- If we want to see the Word of God have free course in our community, outreach ministries, families, etc., we must make prayer a priority.
3. We are to pray so we can be watchful and offer “thanksgiving” (Col. 4:2).
4. We are instructed to pray so we can understand the Bible (Eph. 1:18).
- Prayer gives us wisdom and provides enlightenment in regards to the Bible.
5. We are told to pray because our “flesh” is weak and temptations are all around us (Matt. 26:41).
6. We are commanded to pray to “the Lord of the harvest that he will send forth laborers into his harvest” (Matthew 9:38).
7. We are charged to pray because it is a heavenly requirement (Luke 18:1).
- Jesus said, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint”. Prayer is not just a privilege; it is a divine requirement. The believer must cultivate persistence in prayer. Prayer is hard and strenuous work. If we wait until we feel like praying, it will seldom happen.
- Samuel Chadwick once said: “The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayerless studies, prayerless work, and prayerless religion. He laughs at our toil, mocks at our wisdom, but trembles when we PRAY.”
8. Here are other examples of why we should make prayer a priority in our lives:
• Parable of the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-7)
• Peter’s release from prison (Acts 12)
• Prayer activates the power of God (James 5:16; Jer. 33:3)
• Jesus gave us a pattern to follow (Luke 6:12)
• Prayer protects us from having an unforgiving spirit (Mark 11:25)
• God commanded it (I Timothy 2:1-3)
Isaiah 65:24
“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”
Come join us for our 10:30 AM worship service, or our 1:00 PM prayer service at New Life. We look forward to studying God's Word with you!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
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