Weekly Blog

God's Remedial Lessons(17/11/2013)

mark 8:1-21 Is Your Heart Still Harden?

They are blinded for who Jesus was.

A. We Don't Want To See The Presence Of God

B. We Don't Want To Follow The Plan Of God Mark 8:31-33

C. We Don't Want To Risk The Price of Our Lives. Mark 8:34-38

Sermon Of The Week: Reaching The Unreached

Mark 7:24-37 Obedience & Discipleship

Mark 7:6-8, 24, 31

Why Must We Reached The Unreached

1. Their Desperate Cry For Redemption - Get Out Of Our Comfort Zone!

Mark 7:25-26, 27, 28-30 Out Of Bounds, But Not Out Of Grace!

Hebrews 4:16 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 Luke 5:32 (NLT) Mark 10:45

2. The Divine Call For Restoration - Go Out in God's Compassion (?)

Mark 7:31-37, 7:17-19, 34

"Deep Sigh" = Stenzo

Isaiah 35:5-6 John 10:10 (NKJV) 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) Romans 10:13-15 (NKJV) Matthew 25:41-46

Scripture Of The Week: Cross Talk (20 October 2012)

Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me

Taking Up Our Cross Daily.

The Cross Was For Crucifixion During Early Centuries.

What Is The Cross Really Means?

What Does The Cross Represents?

A Reminder Of - God's Love

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

God Loves Mankind That He Threw Mankind Out Of His Presence Because Of A Sin.

1 John 1:5-6 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.

1 John 1:5-9 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all[a] sin.

8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

A Reminder Of - Suffering

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 15:18-21 If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20 Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’[a] If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. 21 They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me.

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

A Reminder Of - Victory

Colossians 2:13-15 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you[a] alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, 14 having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

We Do Live In Defeat Life.

Even When We Fall, We Got Up And Move On.

We Live Our Lives In Defeated Spirit.

2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.

Romans 8:31-39 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written:

“For your sake we face death all day long;     we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”[a]

37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

We Are More Than Conqueror.

The Cross Have To Be Inside Of Us.

We Going To Stop The Devil Defeat Us.

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Scripture Of The Week - Extreme Warrior

Ephesians 6:10-18 The Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

2 Important Truths About Spiritual Warfare

#1: Spiritual Warfare Is REAL!

Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

1 John 5:19 (NASB) We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

#2: Spiritual Warfare Affects Every Area Of Our LIVES!

Our Struggles Is Not Against Flesh And Blood

Spiritual Warfare Affects: Personal Life, Church, Families & Cultures

Ephesians 4:25-27(NASB) Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. 26 Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil [a]an opportunity.

John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit You Are A Extreme Warrior

Put God's Armor - STAND FIRM!

a. Belt Of Truth Buckled Around Waist

b. Breastplate Of Righteousness In Place

Psalms 24:3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?     Who may stand in his holy place?

c. Boots Ready With Gospel Of Peace

Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Take God's Weapon - STAND STRONG!

Ephesians 6:16-18 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

a. Shield Of Faith

Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

1 John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

b. Helmet Of Salvation

Ephesians 1:13-14(NKJV) In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who[a] is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5(NKJV) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ

c. Sword Of The Spirit (Word Of God) And Pray In The Spirit

Scripture Of The Week - Extreme Pleasure In God's Presence

Psalm 37:4

Take delight in the Lord,

    and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 16:11 (NKJV)

You will show me the path of life;

In Your presence is fullness of joy;

At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Nothing Is Further Than The Truth

Luke 9:23-24

You make known to me the path of life;

    you will fill me with joy in your presence,

    with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

3 Truths

1. God Wants To Give Us Extreme Pleasure In Him

Psalm 37:4

Take delight in the Lord,

    and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 16:11 (ESV)

You make known to me the path of life;

    in your presence there is fullness of joy;

    at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

We Are Too Easily Pleased/Satisfied

Jeremiah 2:13 (NKJV)

For My people have committed two evils:

They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters,

And  hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.

Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

God Wants Us To Seek Pleasure In Him

Pleasure Is The Measure Of Your Treasure

Pleasure Is The Whistler Of Your Heart

Matthew 13:44

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Examine Your Heart What You Really Treasures

He Is Our Greatest Treasure

Psalm 36:8a

They feast on the abundance of your house;

    you give them drink from your river of delights.

2. He Is A God Of Extreme Pleasure

Our God Is A Happy God

Isaiah 46:9-10 (ESV)

remember the former things of old;

for I am God, and there is no other;

    I am God, and there is none like me,

10  declaring the end from the beginning

    and from ancient times things not yet done,

saying, ‘My counsel shall stand,

    and I will accomplish all my purpose

1 John 4:8

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

He Loves His Creation

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people;

    he crowns the humble with victory.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is with you,

    the Mighty Warrior who saves.

He will take great delight in you;

    in his love he will no longer rebuke you,

    but will rejoice over you with singing

We Are Fearfully And Wonderfully Made

Our God Is A Jealous God

He Is Full Of Love

3. God Wants To Give Us A Hunger And Thirst For Him

John 6:35 (NKJV)

And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.

John 7:37-38 (NKJV)

On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.

Psalm 42:1-2

As the deer pants for streams of water,

    so my soul pants for you, my God.

2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.

    When can I go and meet with God?

Psalm 63:1

You, God, are my God,

    earnestly I seek you;

I thirst for you,

    my whole being longs for you,

in a dry and parched land

    where there is no water.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT)

Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.

2 Timothy 1:12