24 Hour Prayer Vigil

As we continue our month long, 24-hour Prayer Vigil, we thank you for your faithfulness in praying.

Some of you have given Connie feedback on how praying the verses she sent has helped you. If anyone else wants to share their experience, we'd love to hear about it.

A printout of the verses is on the back table.

Quotable Quotes

"If the devil can keep you in the arena of reason, he can defeat you every time. If you keep him in the arena of faith, you will defeat him every time." - Kenneth E. Hagin

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, 3/30/11, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will continue teaching on the letter to the Ephesians.

Note: The first five teachings from the Ephesians Series are posted to the website sermon player. The last one should be up in the next day or so.

Sunday Morning Series - Victory for Doubters - Recognizing Tendencies

Text: Genesis 3 & Various.

Do I have a tendency to doubt the things of God, or the things of the world?

In Genesis 3 Adam and Eve were open to corrupt teaching. They didn't believe what God said and fell into sin.

Remember, we said hard hearts, resistance to the Word, denial of weaknesses and faults, and doubting God's power all led to sin. There are many examples in Scripture, some of which are detailed in the full message.

What are the tendencies of hard-hearted people? Let's take a look:

1. They are critical of others.

2. They judge the motives of others without talking to them. Scripture tells us it's permissible to judge the actions of others, but not their motives. You can only judge the motives when the person tells you what they are.

3. They blame others for their own problems, dilemmas, and shortcomings.

4. They justify their own actions to those not involved.

5. They recruit allies.

Those who exhibited these traits/tendencies were almost always doubters of the things of God.

As always, this is a short summary. We invite you to listen to the entire message on our website Sermon Player. You can also download it to your MP3 player or podcast it FREE.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Rte. 611), Warrington, PA. The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. You can also find directions on the website.

Announcements

Sign Language Ministry - The team will meet after the Sunday Morning Service in the sanctuary to practice for the Resurrection Sunday Special.

Book Club - The Book Club is starting a new book. If you enjoy reading, this is a great way to share with others. They'll meet after the Sunday Morning Service (3/27).

Testimonies/Prayer Requests - Please let an usher know if you have a testimony or prayer request before the service. We'll call you up to share/receive prayer at the appropriate time.

Quotable Quotes

"Fear is the reverse gear of faith. Fear releases the ability to satan against you. Faith releases the ability of God on your behalf." - Charles Capps

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steven will continue teaching the epistle to the Ephesians. We're up to Chapter 2.

Missed some of the teaching? You can find the first five on the website Sermon Player.

The Ladies' Brunch will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at 10:00 A.M., in the Children's Church Auditorium. Please let Candy know what food item you're bringing.

Invite your friends for a time of fun, fellowship, and Bible Study. Please bring your Bible for the short devotional time.

Sunday Morning Series - Victory For Doubters - Persuaded

Text: Acts 14

Unbelief comes from:

1) Ignorance - I don't know the truth, but I can learn it.

2) Rejection - I know the truth, but I am in rebellion.

The former is handled by teaching; the latter is dealt with by discipline.

Persuaded - In Acts 14:1-7, some believed and some did not. Those who didn't, "poisoned the minds" of others. In Verses 8-18, the people were persuaded by what they saw that Paul and Barnabas were gods. When I see a thing, I decide how to interpret it.

Jews from Antioch and Iconium came and persuaded the multitudes that Paul and Barnabas were not of God. Paul was stoned and left for dead. The things we see, hear, and feel will not truly persuade us. Decide to believe the Word and God. The fruit of faith is joy and peace.

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

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

Please Mark Your Calendar

Sunday, March 20, 2011, after the morning service, the Sign Language Team will be practicing for the Resurrection Sunday Special.

Please go over your music, lyrics, and signs prior to the practice. If you have any questions, contact Susan.

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

Please let Candy know what food item you'll be bringing. Invite and friend for a short Bible Study, good food, and fellowship.

The Book Club is taking up a new book. If you enjoy reading, this is a great opportunity to discuss the selection.

For more information, see Ray or Candy.

Quotable Quote

"Faith asks for no other evidence than the written Word of God." - Gloria Copeland

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will teach on Ephesians 1:17-23.

On Saturday, March 19, 2011, at 8:00 A.M., the Men's Breakfast will be held in the Children's Church Auditorium.

Please bring a breakfast item and your Bible. We encourage you to invite a friend.

Sunday Morning Series - Victory for Doubters - Seeing or Believing

Text: Mark 11:23-24, Various

Flesh faith has natural tendencies and is based on what I see, hear, and feel.

Components of flesh faith:

1) Resistance to the truth of the Word.

2) Denial of facts, faults, and weaknesses.

3) Denial of God's power and promises.

Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is the evidence of things hoped for the substance of things not seen. Anything we can see is temporary in nature, while those things not seen are eternal.

Examples:

1) Luke 5:4-9 - the disciples with the fish nets. At Jesus' word, Peter let down the net even though they had caught nothing up to that point. All natural evidence said it was a waste of time, but Peter trusted and obeyed Jesus.

2) John 4:46-53 - The nobleman came to beg Jesus to come to his house and heal his son. Instead, Jesus told him to go home; his son was alive. All the nobleman had to go on was Jesus' word.

3) Acts 28:1-6 - Paul and the viper. After a shipwreck, the occupants of the land made a fire to warm the castaways. While helping gather sticks for the fire, a viper attached itself to Paul. He shook it off and went about his business. The natives waited for him to drop dead, but nothing happened. Paul trusted God nothing would harm him. He had a word from the Lord that he would appear before Caesar.

To hear this message in its entirety, including the present-day application of the lesson, please visit our website, and click on the Sermon Player. You can also download it to your MP3 player and Podcast it FREE.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a new church home, we invite you to join us for our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 A.M. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Rte. 611), Warrington, PA. Directions are available on our website. If you have any questions, you can call the church at (215) 343-7686.

Don't Forget...

NEXT SUNDAY, DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS! Set your clocks AHEAD 1 hour before bedtime. We look forward to seeing you at 10:00 A.M. EDT.

CELL PHONES - Please turn your cell phones off or at least put them into silent mode before church starts.

NEED PRAYER? - Please inform an usher, so we can call you up for prayer at the appropriate time in the service.

TESTIMONIES? - Has God recently answered a prayer, healed you, or done something special in your life? If so, let an usher know. We'll give you an opportunity to share at the end of the service.

Announcements

The next Men's Breakfast will be held on Saturday, 3/19/11, at 8:00 A.M., in the Children's Church Auditorium. See Keith if you have any questions.

Please bring a breakfast item and your Bible.

Quotable Quotes

"Faith is not believing that God can, but that God will..." - Author Unknown

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, 3/9/11, at 6:30 P.M., the leadership will meet for prayer.

At 7:30 P.M., we will have All Church Prayer.

Sunday Morning Series - Victory for Doubters - Faith or Flesh

Text: Mark 11:23,24 & Various

What is Flesh Faith?

Flesh faith can be recognized in many ways:

1) We focus on what I have done. I prayed. I read my Bible. I confessed the scripture.

2) We've done it correctly.

3) Look at how much we've endured. Elijah is mad at God (I Kings 19:10). If this great prophet can get into the flesh, don't we think we can?

4) We start complaining about God coming up short. The Israelites longed for the food of Egypt, bemoaned the lack of water, etc. God supplied their every need, but they still didn't trust Him.

Martha told Jesus if He'd only arrived sooner her brother would not have died. (John 11:2)

5) Flesh faith has natural tendencies. It relies on what we see, hear, and feel in the natural realm. Thomas refused to believe Jesus was risen until he saw the nail prints in His hands and put his hand in His side. Jesus said Thomas believed because he saw, but blessed are those who believe without seeing.

What is Spirit Faith?

1) Spirit Faith focuses on Jesus and not on ourselves. Don't go from receiving by faith to doing something to earn His favor. When we start thinking we might get our prayers answered if we pray more, read the Bible more, or listen to more tapes, we're situated firmly in the flesh. All those things are good and help our faith to grow, but we receive by trusting Jesus not by our works.

2) Think about Jesus and what He's done, provided for, given... Spirit Faith looks to receive instruction instead of defending itself. Examples: Peter (Luke 5:4-9), Paul (Acts 9).

3) Looks at what Christ endured instead of our hard times. Flesh faith wants to look at what a difficult time we've had. Spirit Faith focuses on the joy awaiting us in heaven. (Hebrews 12:1-4, Romans 8:18)

4) Looks to God's greatness and unending supply instead of supposed limits and restrictions. (Philippians 4:4, Philippians 4:18-19)

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 join us for our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 A.M. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Rte. 611), Warrington, PA. The church telephone number is (215) 343-7686. Directions are available on the website.

Announcements

Has God answered a prayer or met a need in recent days? If so, let an usher know so we are ready for you at the end of the service. We'll give you an opportunity to share your testimony and encourage others.

Quotable Quote

"Faith counts the thing done before God has acted." - Kenneth E. Hagin

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, 3/2/11, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve continues teaching the epistle to the Ephesians.

This week's topic will be "Redemption." We will look at grace and the surprising things grace sends our way. We know about salvation and forgiveness of sins through grace, but Paul tells us there is more!

The first two teachings in the Ephesians series are posted to the Sermon Player. The titles are "Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessings," and "Predestination."