Sunday Morning Series - Victory for Doubters - "But I Said It!"

Text: Matthew 26:31-46, Numbers 14:20-45

Review: The difference between head doubt and heart doubt is what comes out of our mouths.

Jesus tells the disciples that all of them would stumble and deny him. How many would see that as a negative confession (v. 31)? They did not receive His words.

Peter, as usual, verbalized his disagreement. "Even if all are made to stumble because of You, I will never be made to stumble." Of course, he did deny Jesus three times. Why didn't his confession work? Peter believed what he said. Everything that comes out of his mouth proves it. What was the override?

Truth is not always positive, but it is better to know and act. If Peter believed Jesus' words, he would have taken Jesus' warning to heart and watched and prayed. It would seem Peter was a man of faith, but his confession was not based on the Word of God. Wanting, desiring, or longing does not equal faith. The foundation must be the Word of God.

I do not produce faith by what I say. I speak what I already believe, not what I desire.

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If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we'd be delighted to have you visit. Our Sunday morning service begins at 10:00 A.M. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Rte. 611), Warrington, PA. The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. Directions are available on the website.

Announcement

Do you have a TESTIMONY of what God has done in your life recently? If so, please let an usher know. We'll give you an opportunity to share at the end of the service.

If you need PRAYER, please fill out a prayer card and give it to an usher. We'll call you up for prayer at the appropriate time during the service.

Quotable Quote

"God's attitude is very plainly stated. He is a God of compassion and healing. Believe it and act upon it..." - Roy Hicks

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will be continuing the study of the epistle to the Ephesians. You can check out our Facebook page for a summary of last Wednesday's study.

On Saturday, February 26, 2011, at 10:00 A.M., the Ladies' Brunch will be held in the Children's Church Auditorium.

Please bring a breakfast item and your Bibles. Candy is coordinating the food items needed to complete the meal.

Sunday Morning Series - Victory For Doubters - Overrides

Text: Mark 11:22-24, Jeremiah 36-38

Review: A doubt in your heart is one that you put voice to. Luke 6:45 tells us that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

In Jeremiah 36-38, we see how the prophet has Baruch, the scribe, write his prophecies against Judah on a scroll. Baruch reads it to the people and elders. The elders tell the king about it, and it is read to him. As each portion is read, the king takes a knife, cuts it off, and throws it into the fire.

When Jeremiah finds out, he has Baruch re-write the prophecies and makes additions. He tells everyone who will listen not to believe the Babylonians will leave them alone or that Egypt will protect them. They have two choices: 1) Go out and surrender to the Babylonians or 2) Stay in the city and die. The city would be burned and its inhabitants killed.

While they proclaimed with their mouths that the city would be safe, their disobedience to the Lord over-rode their faith. We all know about the law of gravity, but we also know the laws of lift and thrust can override gravity. Similarly, direct disobedience to the Lord will override our faith.

To hear this message in its entirety, please visit our website, and click on the Sermon Player. You can also download it FREE to your MP3 player or podcast.

If you're visiting in the area or are looking for a church home, we invite you to join us on Sunday morning, at 10:00 A.M., for worship, the Word, and fellowship. We're located at 1111 Easton Road (Rte. 611), Warrington, PA. The church telephone number is (215) 343-7686.

Bible Questions Class

Do you have a burning question about the Bible? Please submit it by Wednesday via email, Facebook, or in writing at the Wednesday Bible Study.

If we have some questions, we will meet at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, 2/20/11, in the Children's Church Auditorium. This will give you enough time to grab a quick lunch and get back in time for the class.

Mark Your Calendar

On Saturday, 2/19/11, at 8:00 A.M., we'll have the Men's Breakfast in the Children's Church Auditorium.

Please bring a breakfast item and your Bible.

On Saturday, 2/26/11, the Ladies' Brunch will be held in the Children's Church Auditorium at 10:00 A.M.

Please see Candy, and let her know what you're bringing for the breakfast. Bring your Bible and a friend!

Quotable Quotes

"The secret of having more faith is to know more about God." - Leter Sumrall

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, 2/16/11, Pastor Steve will continue with the new series on Ephesians entitled, "Blessed With Every Spiritual Blessing."

On Wednesday, 2/16/11, the Youth Group will meet in the Children's Church Auditorium. Come out and bring a friend!

Sunday Morning Series - Victory for Doubters - When In Doubt

Text: Mark 5

The needed ingredients:

1) Have faith in God.

2) Speak to the thing a specific course of action.

3) Do not doubt in your heart. (We will be focusing on this today.)

4) But believe that those things you say WILL come to pass.

5) You will have whatever you say.

It's possible to doubt in your head and believe in your heart. What's the difference? What's the evidence of doubt?

Being tempted is not the same thing as sinning. Satan tempts us with thoughts. It's only when we meditate on them and take action that it becomes sin. Reject the thought as soon as it comes. Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, but did not sin. On the other hand, Adam and Eve listened to the enemy's suggestions and acted on them.

According to James 1:5-8, doubting is wavering. It's being double-minded. One who doubts vacillates between belief and unbelief.

When do doubts in your head (mind) become doubts in your heart? In Mark 5, the woman with the issue of blood followed a pattern: She had faith, spoke to the mountain, and took action. Which way would Jairus go? What was Jesus concerned with: the thoughts Jairus had or what came out of his mouth? When the report came that his daughter was dead, Jesus immediately told him not to fear but believe. He did not want Jairus to express doubtful thoughts with his mouth.

To hear the entire message, please go to our website, and click on the Sermon Player. You may also download it to your MP3 player or podcast FREE.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to our Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:00 A.M. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Rte. 611), Warrington, PA. The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. You can also get directions on the website.

Mark Your Calendar

The next MEN'S BREAKFAST is Saturday, February 19th, at 8:00 A.M.

The next LADIES' BRUNCH is Saturyday, 2/26/11, at 10:00 A.M.

Both the Men's and Ladies' events will be held in the Children's Church Auditorium. Please reserve these dates on your calendar.

Quotable Quote

"Doubt discovers difficulties which it never solves; it creates hesitancy, despondency, despair. Its progress is the decay of comfort, the death of peace. "Believe!" is the word which speaks life into a man, but doubt nails down his coffin." - C. H. Spurgeon

This Week At Zoe

The Youth Group will meet on Wednesday, 2/9/11, at 7:30 P.M., in the Children's Church Auditorium. Come out and bring a friend!

On Wednesday, 2/9/11, at 7:30 P.M., we'll have our regular mid-week service. Check out the church Facebook page for updates on the topic.

Sunday Morning Series - Victory for Doubters - "What Can I Have?"

Text: Mark 11:23, 24, Joshua 7, I Samuel 13, I Kings 12, and others.

The Israelites formed the belief that they would die in the desert. They said it repeatedly, formed a belief, and guess what? They died in the wilderness.

In Joshua 7, Achan heard the command of God not to take the spoil. Yet, when he saw the garment, silver, and gold, he coveted them and took them. A new belief replaced the command of God in his heart.

In I Samuel 13, Saul says that he saw the people leaving, Samuel wasn't there, and the Philistines were gathering. He felt compelled to act. He feared David, and fed his fear by what he said.

Did you know that people can speak negative words to you, but they won't have any effect unless you believe them? How do you know if you've changed direction from believing God to something else? You'll start complaining as a result of your disappointment.

The ten spies went into the Promised Land to bring back a report on the land. They got sidetracked when they saw giants, and fear entered. Only Joshua and Caleb gave a favorable report.

Your words can work for or against you. Joshua and Caleb's words remained in line with God's Word, and they entered the Promised Land. The Israelites declared they would die in the wilderness, and they did. Don't let what you see and hear that is contrary to God's Word change what you believe and what you doubt.

To hear the entire message, visit our website, and click on the Sermon Player. You can also download it to your MP3 player or podcast FREE.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to worship with us. Our Sunday morning service begins at 10:00 A.M. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Rte. 611), Warrington, PA. You can find directions on our website or call the church office at (215) 343-7686.

Announcements

Next Sunday, February 6, 2011, is our church Covered Dish Dinner and S.A.L.T. meeting. Please bring a main dish, side dish, salad, and/or dessert (depending on the size of your family) and plan to stay after the service to enjoy a meal together.

We wrap up by 2:30 P.M., so you'll have plenty of time to get home before the Super Bowl.

*ANNOUNCEMENT*

Please note tonight's service (Wednesday, 2/2/11) has been CANCELLED due to weather conditions. The roads are very wet and may well freeze as the temperatures drop this evening.

Quotable Quotes

"Christ never failed to distinguish between doubt andunbelief. Doubt is can't believe. Unbelief is won't believe. Doubt is honesty. Unbelief is obstinacy. Doubt is looking for light. Unbelief is content with darkness." - Henry Drummond

This Week at Zoe

Last Wednesday night was some of the worst weather we've seen in years, and the service was cancelled. More bad weather is predicted for this coming Wednesday (2/2/11).

Before venturing out, please check our Facebook page, the blog, text messages, and/or emails. If possible, send a reply acknowledging receipt of our communication.

In the event the storm doesn't materialize, we'll post the topic on the church Facebook page on Wednesday. Service time is 7:30 P.M.

Men's Night Out is almost here! On Friday, February 4, 2011, we'll be leaving around 4:00 P.M. for our annual trip to the Philadelphia Auto Show. Afterward, we'll have dinner and get back around midnight.

If you have any questions, contact Keith or Pastor Steve.