Friday, May 29, 2009
Quotable Quotes
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Guest Speakers
Sunday Morning, June 21, 2009 - 10:00 A.M.
Sunday Evening, June 21, 2009 - 6:30 P.M.
Monday - Wednesday, June 22-24 - 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Men's Night Out
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
This Week at Zoe
God's Boot Camp continues on Wednesday night, at 7:30 P.M. Pastor Steve will be teaching on the different types of prayer and the edification they bring.
Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 10:00 A.M., the ladies will meet for Brunch over in the Children's Church. Bring a breakfast main dish and your Bibles. If you have any questions, contact Connie or Phyllis.
On Sunday, May 31, 2009, 10:00 A.M., come out for our worship service. All welcome.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday Morning Series - Faithful & True - Different Directions
Last week, Pastor Steve spoke on selfishness. Today, he used the story of Saul, Jonathan, and David to show where our choices lead.
In I Samuel 15:17, we see that Saul once viewed himself as little in his own eyes. Then he went and got a big head. Instead of serving God, his focus switched to serving himself and protecting his own interests. This resulted in him making decisions that disqualified him as the king of Israel.
In direct contrast to Saul, his son, Jonathan became close friends with David. Both David and Jonathan were valiant men. While Jonathan knew David was anointed as the next king, he did not try to protect his position as next in line to the throne. He recognized God's hand on David's life, and fully supported him.
Saul tried to enlist Jonathan's help in destroying David, but he refused. Selfish people will try to get you to fight against those whom God has anointed. When you see people afraid of losing stuff or their positions, be on the alert against selfishness or we could find ourselves working against the Lord.
To listen to the full message, check out the sermon player on the website. MP3 and podcasting is also available.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Quotable Quotes
Thursday, May 21, 2009
He's Only A Prayer Away - Bro. Naz
The Lord is only a prayer away. You don't get some angel on the phone saying, "Please hold for the next available representative." You don't get a recording saying, "Due to high call volume, we can't answer you right now."
He's only a prayer away.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Love Is Not Fretful - Miss Ethel
On Saturday, I walked into a store, all happy, and ready to shop. The lady gave me a hard time, and I left disappointed. For two blocks, I walked stewing about the incident.
The Word of God came back to me, "love is not fretful." I tried to play dumb. "What is fretful, God?"
He wouldn't let me get away with that one. "What you've been doing for the last two blocks. You want me to rewind the tape? Let it go!"
I let it go. If I hadn't, it would have ruined my day and stolen my peace. I'm challenging all of you to read the love chapter, I Corinthians 13, in the Amplified and see what the Lord does in your life.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Upcoming Events
Wednesday night, 5/20/09, is our Midweek Service. Last week, Pastor Steve taught on I Corinthians 14 and the role of prophecy and tongues in church and to help us grow. He will develop that topic further this week.
The next covered dish dinner will be Sunday, June 14th, after church. Mark your calendars and bring a main dish with enough food for your family plus some to share, as well as a dessert and/or salad.
Come out for our regular Sunday Worship Service on May 24, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. Invite a friend, and let's study God's Word together.
Bros. Phillip Slaughter and Noel Willis will be here the week of June 21-24 for special meetings. Watch for further announcements.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Sunday Morning Series - Faithful & True - Selfish?
Is it always wrong to be self-concerned? There's a difference between seeing what we need and always putting ourselves first. Pastor Steve used Luke 14:1-6 as a basis for our study.
If we invite the preacher for dinner, a selfish attitude would say, "I'm providing him with a meal." The preacher's selfish attitude might say, "I'm giving them of my precious time." Contrast that with a selfless view on the part of a host, "I'm grateful he's spending time with us." The selfless preacher might say, "They're blessing me in the best way they know how."
Jesus used a parable to teach the people at the feast. A parable is a made-up story to present a truth from the Word of God. The host invited both Jesus and the man with dropsy to the meal. Was he being set up, tested? When Jesus saw how some of the guests chose the best seats, he taught them a parable.
People try to hide their selfishness. They'll use all kinds of excuses. In the parable, Jesus showed an angry host when they refused to come. Some said they couldn't attend because of financial reasons. Others begged off due to family concerns and business. They didn't value the host or the invitation.
Selfishness and faithfulness cannot exist together. However, if the enemy can't get you to be selfish, he'll try to sell you on the wrong kind of selflessness. Jesus wants us to help the poor, but the enemy wants us to think it's wrong to have anything. Well, how can we assist the poor if we have nothing? We can be selfish when we have little or nothing. "Look what I'm doing for you God."
The entire message will soon be on the website sermon player. It can also be downloaded to your MP3 or podcast.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Life Principle
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
This Week at Zoe
Join us Wednesday, May 13, 2009, for the continuing study on how to develop our new born human spirit.
Last week, we examined Ezekiel 37 when the prophet is told to prophesy to the bones to live, looking more into the power principle of speaking what is revealed before it becomes known.
Sunday morning worship starts at 10:00 A.M. Invite your friends.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
On The Website
If you have iTunes set up to download the podcast, make sure you changed out of the default settings and checked the box to download ALL new, not just the latest as is the default setting. If you don't, you'll only get one in each of the series instead of all 6 that were uploaded this week.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday Morning Series - Faithful & True - Patient
Some specific elements are linked through the New Testament. In I Thessalonians 1:3, we see faith, love, patience, joy, and hope mentioned together. They also appear in I Timothy 6:11, Titus 2:2, and James 1:2-3. When something is repeated, it's like a flag going up saying, "this is important. Pay attention."
What is patient endurance? It's faithfulness in thought, word, and actions. God promised Abraham a son, but that promise wasn't fulfilled for a long time. Abraham had some "patience failures," but he got back on track. God's promise hadn't been revoked because of his slip-ups. When Abraham persevered in patience, God met him, and Isaac was born.
What are some challenges to patience? Fear is anxious, while faith is patient. The enemy piles on the stress, trying to provoke a fearful reaction instead of patient faith. Do we make mistakes? Sure. Yet, like Abraham, if we repent, and move forward, we'll see the reward of patient faith.
Check out the rest of this inspiring message on the website sermon player. Sunday service starts at 10:00 A.M., at 1111 Easton Rd., Warrington, PA.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Jot It Down
Phillip Slaughter and Noel Willis will be here June 21-24, 2009. Mark these dates on your calendars!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Quotable Quotes
Galatians 6:7
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
This Week at Zoe
Come out Wednesday, May 6, 2009, as we study God's Word. Pastor Steve is teaching on how to develop our new born spirit.
The Youth begin their 30-Hour Famine to raise money for World Vision project this Friday night, May 8, 2009, and continue into Saturday. For more information on the famine, visit World Vision's website. If you haven't sponsored one of them, check with Connie. Parents, if you have questions, also see Connie.
The long anticipated Men's Night Out has been switched from the evening to the morning of May 9, 2009. Meet at Target World at 10:00 A.M. After we finish, we'll head over to Randazzo's for pizza. Ray and Daryl are heading up this outing. If you have questions, see one of them. The focus is on Bow and Arrows, but other options are available on the first floor.
Our Sunday Morning Service starts promptly at 10:00 A.M. We hope you'll join us for worship and the Word.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Sunday Morning Series - Faithful & True - Satisfied
King Solomon gets off track. Idolatry and oppressing the people with excessive taxes puts him in the proverbial doghouse with God. A prophet meets Jeroboam and gives him a message. He is told that God will give him ten tribes to rule. He even tells him when all this will happen - during the time of Solomon's son. The promise has a few conditions attached to it.
Jeroboam was to:
heed all God's commands
walk in all His ways
do what is right in God's sight
keep His statutes (laws) and commandments
How was he to do this? ...as David had done!
The result: "...then I (God) will be with you and build for you an enduring house, as
I built for David, as I built for David, and will give Israel to you."
Jeroboam started off great as a mighty man of valor, hard-working, and a leader. King Solomon could count on this guy to get the job done. Not too long after this, we find Solomon trying to kill Jeroboam. Why? What changed? Apparently, Jeroboam wanted to speed up the prophetic word even though he was told all this would not happen until Solomon's son was king. He ends up fleeing to Egypt until after Solomon's death.
Jeroboam had a task list from God. Instead of obeying Him, he started thinking about his future and got out of God's timing. Those thoughts acted like seeds planted in the ground. They sprouted and grew into rebellion against Solomon.
Solomon eventually dies, and his son ascends to the throne. He treats the people even worse than his father. Jeroboam becomes king over 10 tribes as God told him. Does he get the message, and mend his ways? Nooo, he starts entertaining bad thoughts again. This time, he's afraid to allow the people to go worship God up at Jerusalem. He's concerned they will turn back to Solomon's son and try to kill him.
He sets up golden calves, altars, and establish a priesthood. Jeroboam could have walked in God's blessings, but he let it all slip through his fingers by ignoring God's conditions. His idolatry set a pattern for the nation of Israel. Unlike the House of David, Israel never had a godly king, and Jeroboam's kingly line is cut off.
The story could have had a "happily-ever-after" ending. Unfortunately, the potential hero disobeyed God, and destroyed his own destiny.
To enjoy this message in its entirety, check out the sermon player on the website. Our Sunday service begins at 10:00 A.M. at Zoe Christian Fellowship, 1111 Easton Road, Warrington, PA. We'd love to meet you.