Thursday, April 30, 2009
Men's Night Out
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Quotable Quote
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
This Week at Zoe
On Wednesday, April 29, 2009, Pastor Steve will pick up the "God's Boot Camp" series on how to develop our new born human spirit. If you missed the video teaching series, "Incline Your Ear," the DVD's can be ordered. Talk to Jim at the book table.
Come celebrate communion with us next Sunday, May 3, 2009. Prepare your heart to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday Series - Faithful & True - Faithful in Thanksgiving
I Corinthians 15:57: "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Today, Pastor spoke about being faithful in giving thanks.
In I Kings 21:1-29, we have the story of King Ahab of Israel desiring Naboth's vineyard. He offers to give Naboth another vineyard or pay him. Naboth refuses his offer based on God's rules concerning inheritance.
This doesn't sit well with the king, who goes home to sulk. Here he has a palace and everything he could ever want, but he's upset because he can't have this parcel of land. As he dwells on the issue, Satan is plowing and planting bad seed into Ahab's life.
Along comes his wife, Jezebel, who tells him to cheer up. She'll get that vineyard for him. She frames innocent Naboth for blasphemy, and he is stoned. Ahab goes to take possession of the vineyard.
Along comes Elisha, the prophet, with a message from God. These terrible actions will have equally terrible consequences for Ahab and his household. He repents, and the Lord tells him disaster will not visit his generation but the next. According to scripture, he got a 3-year reprieve. So, he went through a sequence of plowing, seeding, reaping, and threshing. Evil results in death.
If Ahab had stayed thankful instead of sorrowful and filled with self-pity, he would not have gotten into trouble. Stay away from thoughts like:
I don't deserve this.
I deserve better.
I need this to make me happy.
Thinking we deserve or don't deserve something cuts us off from God's grace (unmerited favor) and leads to seeking satisfaction through illegitimate means. A heart of gratitude for what we have brings true happiness.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Mark Your Calendars
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Men's Night Out
The Men's Night Out has been changed from Saturday, May 2, 2009, to Saturday, May 9, 2009.
We will be going to Target World for a bow and arrow event. If you have any questions, contact Ray or Daryl.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Quotable Quotes
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
This Week at Zoe
Wednesday Midweek Service, 7:30 P.M., 4/22/09, will feature the third and final segment of the series, "Incline Thine Ear." 
The Youth Group will meet at Pastor Steve and Connie's home on Friday night, 4/24/09, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. See Connie if you have questions or can't make it. Invite a friend!
On Saturday, 4/25/09, the Ladies Brunch will be held in the Children's Church area (4 doors down from the main sanctuary). Bring a breakfast main dish and your Bibles. If you have any questions, contact Connie or Phyllis.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Sunday Morning Series - Faithful & True - Steadfast, Stable, and Firm
Pastor Steve used the story of Jephthah in Judges 11 to illustrate where we run into problems in the Christian life. Most of our troubles come from thoughts concerning what is happening to us now, what will be, or what has been.
Jehpthah was the son of a harlot, who lived in his father's house. As he grew older, his half brothers drove him from the family home. He ended up in Tob (in Ammon). When Ammon started picking on his brothers about their land, they begged Jephthah to help them out. In return, he would become their leader.
He had one problem: Will what I face now defeat me in the future. The Scriptures tell us that the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, but how many of you know that you can still say things and make decisions not in line with God's Word? Jephthah proved he knows the Word of God. Yet, he makes a foolish promise to the Lord. He says he will sacrifice the first one that comes from his house if he is successful in defeating the Ammonites.
Lo and behold, his only child, a daughter, is the first one to meet him. He's horrified and sad. Since human sacrifice was forbidden under the law, he dedicated her to the house of the Lord. She never married or bore children.
Sometimes we try to make deals with God. "God if you do this for me, I'll read my Bible every day." "God, if you just heal me, I'll go wherever you want me to go." We are convinced God wants something in exchange for His blessings.
God performs His Word to show us His love, demonstrate His power, fulfill His promise, and accomplish His plan. Our faith is what accesses His promises.
To hear this message in its entirety, check out the sermon player on the website. There's a lot more good stuff in the message, but space does not permit a transcript.
If you're looking for a church home, you're welcome to visit Zoe Christian Fellowship, 1111 Easton Rd., Warrington, PA.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Quotable Quotes
Quotable Quotes
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
This Week at Zoe"
On Wednesday night, 4/15/09, at 7:30 P.M., we will show the second part of the series, "Incline Thine Ear," as part of the "God's Boot Camp," series.
The Men's Breakfast will be held Saturday, 4/18/09, at 8:00 A.M. Bring a breakfast item and your Bible. See Keith if you have any questions.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Bible Questions Class
The Bible Questions class will be held on Sunday, 4/19/09, after the morning service. Questions must be submitted to Pastor Steve no later than Thursday, 4/16/09, via email or the comment feature on the blog.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Resurrection Sunday Message
What happened between the cross and the resurrection? Where did Jesus go, and what did He do? We learned some interesting facts this morning.
1) Before the cross, hell was a place with two areas. Jesus' story of Lazarus and the rich man shows us that one part brought torment, while the other comfort. The place of peace was called, "Abraham's Bosom." Old Testament believers looked forward to the time of their Redeemer (Jesus). When Jesus died on the cross, He took those in Abraham's Bosom, held captive by their sins (although not in torment) and brought them out.
2) Some facts about hell: It is in the center of the earth. It is a temporary holding place for the unbeliever. The ultimate place of torment is the Lake of Fire after the final judgment.
3) After Jesus rose from the dead, believers no longer go to Abraham's Bosom but to Heaven.
We don't major on what happened between the cross and the resurrection. The Bible does not say this is crucial to our salvation. Check out the sermon player on the website for the full message complete with scripture references.
We rejoice that Jesus freed us from the tyranny of sin and set us at liberty. He is risen indeed!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Quotable Quotes
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Resurrection Sunday Schedule
Join us as we praise our Risen Lord on Sunday, 4/12/09!
Sunrise Service: 7:00 A.M.
Breakfast: 8:15 A.M. Please bring a breakfast item to share.
Morning Service: 9:30 A.M. The Sign Language Ministry and Toddler Class will
have special presentations.
Our address is 1111 Easton Rd., Warrington, PA. All welcome!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Quotable Quotes
This Week At Zoe
Wednesday night, 4/8/09, at 6:30 P.M., leadership prayer.
At last week's "God's Boot Camp," Pastor Steve spoke on how walking in perfect love helps us to walk with "No Fear" and how that affects our spiritual development. Wednesday night, 4/8/09, at 7:30 P.M., he continues the series and looks at how walking in love develops us spiritually.
Worship Practice Thursday, 4/9/09, at 7:00 P.M.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Sunday Morning Series - Faithful & True - Faithful or Excessive?
2 Samuel 6:1 - 7:17 tells the story of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to the Tabernacle. A new cart is used for transporting the Ark. Today's equivalent might have been a Cadillac or Lexus.
When the cart threatens to tip over, Uzzah reaches out to steady the Ark. The moment he touches it, he dies. While David made elaborate preparations to carry the Ark, he didn't follow God's instructions. The Ark had rings attached. Poles were supposed to be put through them. Levites would then lift it by the poles, never touching the Ark.
Simple But Right
David leaves the Ark in the care of Obed-Edom, who was a Levite Gatekeeper. After 3 months, he returns and brings the Ark back God's way.
Tent or House
David finally experiences peace and prosperity. One day, he compares his house with the tent where God's presence dwells. He decides to build God a house, but God tells David he's been a man of war. The temple would be built by his son, Solomon.
We must be faithful to do what is asked (not what we think or want) and do it with a faithful attitude. What has God asked you to do?
To hear the message in its entirety, visit our website sermon player or download it onto your MP3 player free of charge.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Quotable Quotes
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Resurrection Day Services
April 12th is Resurrection Sunday. Come celebrate the resurrection of our Lord!
Sunrise Service: 7:00 A.M.
Breakfast: 8:15 A.M.
Morning Service: 9:30 A.M.
The Morning Service is not a repeat of the Sunrise Service. The breakfast will begin shortly after the Sunrise Service ends. Our Morning Service will begin and end earlier than usual to allow extra time for family activities you may have planned.
Both the Sign Language ministry and the Toddler Class will present specials during the 9:30 A.M. service.
We look forward to seeing you!