Quotable Quote

"He knows not his own strength that has not met adversity..." - Ben Johnson

This Week at Zoe

 NO MIDWEEK SERVICE this week!

On Thursday, October 31, 2013, at 6:30 P.M., we'll gather for our annual Hallelujah Night at the Philadelphia Sports Club facility in Chalfont (until 8:30 P.M.). There will be laser tag, walleyball, dodgeball, and the game room available for kids and adults. Please bring some candy and munchies.

Friday night, 11/1/13, at 7:00 P.M., we'll meet at the church (possibly in the Children's Church Auditorium), for dinner and the third Alpha meeting. This one is just for church members as we run through it for the first time.

On Sunday, November 3, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service and Communion.  Children's Church will also begin at 10:00 A.M.

Don't forget! The clock goes back 1 hour next weekend. (Spring forward, Fall back)

Sunday Morning Series - The Wisdom of God - The Guidance of Wisdom

Text:  Proverbs 3

Proverbs 3:5-12 has three conditions before getting to the promise of God directing our paths:

1)  Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
2)  Lean not to your own understanding.
3)  In all of your ways acknowledge Him...

and He shall direct your paths.

We're also told that following God's way will be health to our flesh and strength to our bones.

What are the benefits? Proverbs 3:13-26

1) Happy is the person who finds wisdom. Happiness doesn't come from "stuff."
2) Length of day and long life.
3) Riches and honor.

With Daniel, we see the wisdom of God in action. When the king ordered all the wise men to be put to death, Daniel made a request. He'd developed a trust based on wisdom with Arioch. The man told him what was happening, and Daniel found favor with him. One thing we see here: Wisdom makes a request. Foolishness makes a demand.

To hear the entire message, please visit our website, and click on the Listen tab. You have several choices: listen online, 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 Service. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. All welcome!

Mark Your Calendar - Hallelujah Night!

On Thursday, October 31st, at 6:30 P.M., we will meet at the Philadelphia Sports Club in Chalfont for our annual Hallelujah Night. Since it is a school night, we'll end at 8:30 P.M.

Activities available: Laser tag, Walleyball, dodge ball, and the game room. It is free, and we encourage you to invite your friends and relatives. Please bring some snack food like nachos, chili, chips, cookies, etc.

Please let Connie know if you are coming and how many people you'll be bringing. We need a headcount for the facility. It's a great opportunity for the kids and adults to get to know each other better.

Quotable Quotes

"God is not silent. It is the nature of God to speak. The second person of the Holy Trinity is called - The Word -." - A. W. Tozer

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, 10/23/13, at 7:40 P.M., Pastor Steve will continue the series on Acts. We'll be looking at Chapter 7.

On Friday, 10/25/13, at 7:00 P.M., we'll have the second week of our ALPHA course.

Our Sunday Morning Service on 10/27/13 will begin at 10:00 A.M. Children's Services will also start at 10:00 A.M. All welcome!

Sunday Morning Series - The Wisdom of God - Despising Wisdom

Text:  Proverbs 4

What does wisdom do?

1) It will promote us.
2) It will bring us honor.
3) Give us an ornament of grace for our heads
4) A crown of glory

We can be taught the right way, and be lead in the right paths, but the steps of our walk are our own.

1) Our walk can be one that is not hindered.
2) We can run and not stumble.
3)  It all depends on how we respond to wisdom when we hear it. Will we hold onto it and use it or reject it?

Proverbs 4:14-27 tells us to avoid evil.

How do we stay free from bad stuff?

1)  Do not enter the path of the wicked.
2)  Avoid it.
3) Turn away from it.

If we're driving a car, we stay away from flooded or dangerous roads. If we encounter an obstacle on the road such as a deer, we avoid hitting or running over it. If we happen to see something bad, we turn away from it and not allow our eyes to keep looking at it. We can save ourselves a lot of trouble by following this guidance: Do not enter, avoid, and turn away.

How do we despise the wisdom of God?

1)  We hear it, but don't recognize it.
2)  Pretend it is wise only to talk it down later. If we don't understand, ask questions!
3)  Give in to a deceitful mouth and separate yourself from the life force God has given you.

This is only a small sampling of the message. We encourage you to visit our website, and click on the Listen tab. You have the option of listening online, downloading it to your MP3 player, or podcasting FREE.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 A.M.  Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd., Warrington, PA.  The church phone is (215) 343-7686. All welcome!

Quotable Quotes

"Disciple: one who's behavior reflects one's faith." - Doug Jones (via Facebook)

This Week at Zoe

 On Wednesday, 10/16/13, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will teach on Acts. 6. At the end of the teaching, there'll be opportunities to ask questions.

On Sunday, October 20, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Church will also begin at 10:00 A.M.

Sunday Morning Series - The Wisdom of God - The Value of Wisdom

Text: Proverbs 2

Why do we need discretion to preserve us and understanding to keep us if nothing happens to us that God doesn't allow? There's evil in the world, and God gives us wisdom on how to avoid harmful situations or paths that will lead to destruction.

In I Kings 10:1-5, we have the story of the Queen of Sheba coming to see Solomon. She'd heard about his wisdom and wanted to see if it was true. He answered all of her questions. Unlike some people today, he had a thorough understanding of the responses he gave to her.

While there, the Queen of Sheba noted his servants and the riches of his house. Like her, people not only listen to our words but also observe our lives.

When she recognized his wisdom, she:

Rejoiced
Received
Rewarded

She gave Solomon great gifts that amounted to $20 million in that day. Others also brought Solomon gifts after hearing his wisdom.

Unfortunately, Solomon turned away from wisdom. In I Kings 10:26-29, we see he purchased horses from Egypt. He also married many wives and sought after wealth. He ended up turning to other gods and leading the nation into idolatry.

Beware of multiplying wars, women, and wealth. Receive what is sent, pursue what we are told to, and let the rest come to you.

To hear the entire message, please go to our website, and click on the Listen tab. You can listen online, 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 Service at 10:00 A.M.  Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Road (Route 611), in Warrington, PA  The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. All welcome!

Quotable Quotes

"Unbelief will make you stagger; faith will make you praise. Praise is the opposite of staggerng (wavering)!" - Andre butler (Romans 4:20)

This Week at Zoe

 Our Midweek Service will begin at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, 10/9/13. Bro. Jolie Ekpe will share the details of his recent trip to Nigeria.

On Sunday, 10/13/13, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Church will also start at 10:00 A.M.

Sunday Morning Series - The Wisdom of God - The Call of Wisdom

Text:  Proverbs 1

Know - wisdom and instruction.
Perceive the words of understanding.
Receive the instruction of wisdom.

Scripture tells us the wise will hear and increase in learning. They will attain wise counsel. The opposite is true of fools. They despise wisdom and instruction.

Notice that wisdom calls aloud outside; she raises her voice in the open square. There is no shame associated with wisdom. The covert nature of foolishness is compared to wisdom's out-in-the-open approach.

Verse 7 promises: "I will make my words known to you." This is a good verse to put on your refrigerator!

A)  But there are those who refuse
B)  Disregard and
C)  Disdain wisdom's words

In I Kings 12:1-7, we have the story of Solomon's son, Rehoboam. The people come to him, asking for relief from the heavy workload and taxes. Rehoboam consults with Solomon's counselors. Now, if wise Solomon had counselors, you know they're topnotch. They advise him to speak softly to the people and be nice to them. Well, he's not content with that advice and goes to his friends. They tell him just the opposite. Unfortunately, he heeds their counsel instead of Solomon's advisors.

Rehoboam ends up infuriating the people and losing most of the nation. After that, the nation was never unified.

To hear the entire message, please visit our website, and click on the Listen tab. You can listen online, 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 Service at 10:00 A.M.  We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. All welcome!

Quotable Quotes

"It is not enough to have books or to know where to read up for information when we want it. Practical wisdom for the purposes of life must be carried about with us and be ready for use at call." - Samuel Smiles

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will teach on Acts 5.

On Sunday, October 6, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 A.M. Since it's the first Sunday of the month, we'll also have communion. Children's Church will also start at 10:00 A.M. All welcome!