Quotable Quotes

"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!" - Benjamin Franklin

This Week at Zoe

 New Year's Eve Service?? Watch for details on our Facebook page or via text message.

On Sunday, January 4, 2015, at 10:00 AM, we'll gather for our first Sunday service of the New Year. Children's Services will also begin at 10:00 AM.

Learn to Discern - Learn, Practice, and Train

Text:  John 8:32 and various

How do we learn?

1)  Hear the Word.
2)  Read the Word.
3)  Study the Word.

We hear the Word when we gather together on Sundays and midweek services. Another good way is to listen to podcasts, CD's, or download messages to our MP3 players. Every year, we're reading through the New Testament. The question is: Are you absorbing it or do you have difficulty remembering what you've learned?

John 8:32 says, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." ONLY truth can make you free. Anything else will hinder you.

Practice

Practice involves repetition. Remember the days of going over and over scales or a song on the piano? We practice by doing what we learned and then sharing it with others. In John 2:5, Mary told the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."

If we don't do what we know, we cannot develop or mature to even have the ability to learn what we yet don't know.

Train

The purpose of training is to build endurance. If you're in the Army, they'll make you do push-ups and sit-ups and walk for miles. You won't have to do them in the heat of battle, but your body will be strong enough to withstand harsh conditions. How do we train spiritually?

1)  Meditate on the Word.
2)  Pray the Word.
3)  Talk the Word.

We weaken ourselves by:

1)  Worry (corrupted meditation)
2)  Prayers that beg.
3)  Talking fear and doubt.

To hear the entire message, please go to our website and click on the Listen Tab. You can listen online, download the message 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 AM. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quotes

"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!" - Benjamin Franklin

This Week at Zoe

 

Christmas Eve Candle Light Service - 12/24/14, 7:00 PM.

 

On Sunday, 12/28/14, at 10:00 AM, we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Services will also start at 10:00 AM.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.

Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - Using Your Inside Voice

Text:  Luke 2:22-35

Here we have the story of Jesus being brought to the Temple. God told Simeon that he would not die before seeing the Messiah. He was a just, devout man, waiting for the Consolation of Israel.

On one particular day, the Spirit led him to the temple. Although he spent much time there, he had to take care of all the matters of life like we do. Yet, he was sensitive to that inner witness and obeyed.

What if he hadn't gone to the temple? What if he thought as we sometimes do that it was just his imagination or was that thought/impression really from God? Just because God speaks something to you doesn't mean it will happen if you're disobedient. For example, God told the Israelites He would bring them into the Promised Land, but they refused to obey Him. The greater the promise/revelation, the greater the obedience required.

Simeon did not have a dream, a vision, or a Scripture verse that told him to go to the temple on a particular day. The Spirit of God led him.

To hear the entire message with more examples of how God directs people, please visit our website and click on the Listen Tab. You can listen online, download the message to your MP3 player, or Podcast FREE.

If you're visiting the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 AM. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look forward to meeting you.

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, 12/17/14, at 6:50 PM, we'll meet at the church and then head over to the nursing home to sing Christmas Carols. You can also meet us there at 7:00 PM if you prefer. After we're done, we'll come back to the church for cookies and hot chocolate. We'll provide the hot chocolate. Please bring some cookies to share.

On Sunday, 12/21/14, at 10:00 AM, we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Worship Service. Children's services will also begin at 10:00 AM.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.  If you need directions or have questions, check our website. We look forward to sharing this special time of the year with you!

Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - Special Ways God Speaks to Us

Text:  Luke 1:26-38

The angel, Gabriel, is sent to Mary by God. Most of the time when angels show up with news, it's good. He starts off by telling Mary to:

1) Rejoice
2) She's a highly favored one.
3) The Lord is with her.
4) She's blessed among women.

This saying troubled Mary, and she wondered what manner of greeting this was. It's not wrong to question God. It's wrong to question Him in unbelief. The full message raises questions in her mind. After all, she knows how babies are made. The angel responds to her questions, and she gives her full acceptance and cooperation. This is what the angel needed - her response.

Now Mary was awake when all this happened. She had a vision. In the Old Testament Daniel had a vision of the king's dream. Later, in the New Testament, Peter had a vision on the rooftop.

A vision occurs when you're awake, while a dream happens when you're asleep. Mary most likely shares this news with Joseph since she's betrothed to him. He obviously didn't believe her because he considered putting her quietly away. Mary goes off to visit her cousin, Elisabeth, because the angel revealed the miracle of Elisabeth's pregnancy. It's good to have the support of those who understand what God is showing us.

An angel appears to Joseph in a dream and is given instructions. He obeys them and doesn't go through with his plan to put her away.

The stronger the Word to you, the more difficulties you'll encounter. Mary bore the brunt of being pregnant without the benefit of marriage. Throughout her life, people around her would whisper condemning words. She needed that vision to carry her through all she'd face. Joseph had a dream that would give him the strength to withstand criticism and protect his wife.

Caution: There are false or even non-meaningful dreams. Don't seek after them. A God-given dream will always line up with the Word.

A dream or a vision is for the person who has it. It relates directly to their life. Others would see it through the lens of their own experience/circumstances and not understand. A good example is the reaction of Joseph's brothers in the Old Testament. The dreams he had related to his future role of leadership, but they were offended and hated him because they thought he was expecting to rule over them.

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 the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 AM.  Zoe  Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. The church phone number is 215-343-7686. We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quotes

"Grace and glory differ very little; the one is the seed, the other is the flower; grace is glory militant, glory is grace triumphant." - Thomas Brooks

This Week at Zoe

 On Wednesday, 12/10/14, at 7:30 PM, Ethel Waters will speak on, "Fight is Fixed."

On Sunday, 12/14/14, at 10:00 AM, we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Worship Service. Children's Church Services will also begin at 10:00 AM.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. Come out and invite a friend!

Sunday Morning Series - Unrestrained

Text: Exodus 32 & Various

In Exodus Chapter 24, we're told that Moses told the people ALL THE WORDS of the Lord and all the judgments. Moses not only tells them, but writes them down. The people say, "All that the Lord has said we will do." (Verse 7) Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu and the 70 elders "saw the God of Israel..." (Verses 9-10).

Moses and Joshua then depart for the top of the mountain. The glory of the Lord rests on the mountain in the sight of all Israel (Vs. 16-17).

Now the people have been in slavery for all their lives. They work hard with no vacation, no sick time, and little food. Moses and Joshua are up in the mountain, and they begin to get restless and discontent. They go to Aaron and demand that he make them gods to go before them because they don't know what's become of Moses.

They may not be switching Gods, but they at least want an image they can control instead of a cloud and pillar of fire they cannot. This practice wasn't okay with God. No matter how the people viewed the golden calf, God saw it as something separate from Himself.

What was their motivation? In their own words, "We didn't know what happened to Moses." Now, that he's back, Moses challenges them and asks, "Whoever is on the Lord's side, let him come to me." (Verses 25-26) Only the Levites joined Moses.

What are the similarities between this situation and the one in Ferguson, MO?

1.  They refused all restraint. Their actions were based on their feelings rather than on what was right.
2. They refused to hear the Word of God.
3.  They refused to alter their behavior, words, or purpose. They did whatever they wanted in spite of the facts.
4.  They masked their true motivations. People from Oakland, California and other areas came to Ferguson with the express purpose of creating trouble and polarizing the community. Many people were looting and burning but did not get killed. Witnesses were found to be unreliable that said the young man killed had his hands raised.

Application:

1. Many cast off moral restraints. Do what you want. Do what feels good. Anything goes.
2. They refuse to hear the Word of God and instead follow their feelings.
3.  Even after Moses returned, they refused to alter their behavior, words, or purpose. No matter what the decision in Ferguson, the rioters were determined to cause trouble.
4.  The leaders kept their true motivations and intentions hidden. They had an agenda and took advantage of a situation.

Will you be among those who resisted or those who go along with the crowd?

To hear the entire message, please visit our website and click on the Listen tab. You can listen online, download the message to your MP3 player, or Podcast FREE.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to Zoe Christian Fellowship. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quotes

"All our discontents about what we want appear to me to spring from the want of thankfulness for what we have." - Daniel Defoe

This Week at Zoe

 On Wednesday, 12/2/14, at 7:30 PM, Pastor Steve will pick up the teaching in Galatians beginning in Chapter 6, verse 11.

On Sunday, 12/7/14, at 10:00 AM, we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Since it's the first Sunday of the month, we'll be having Communion.

Children's Services will also start at 10:00 AM in the Children's Church Auditorium.

After the service, we'll have our last Covered Dish Dinner and church meeting for the year. Please bring a covered dish, side dish, salad, and/or dessert (enough food for your family and a little extra to share if you can). We should finish about 2:15 PM.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, this is an ideal time to come see us. You'll have an opportunity to enjoy both the Word and fellowship. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. The church phone number is 215-343-7686.

Thanksgiving - Stay Thankful

Text:  Luke 17:12-19

We usually begin anything with a thankful/grateful attitude. Then stuff happens afterwards, and we start to complain.

How do we become ungrateful?

1)  We forget what we have received. God provided manna, water, and protection for the Israelites, but they didn't trust Him when the next challenge occurred.

2)  We regret what we have received. The puppy that was so cute in the store window suddenly becomes a problem when we get it home. After it chews the couch, we may regret our decision.

3)  We should get what we received. An attitude of, "I deserve it," can take the place of thankfulness.

4)  We resent what others have received. Instead of being grateful for what we have, we're angry when someone else gets a promotion, a raise, or some other good thing comes their way.

Chronic conditions - whether health or relationships - can wear us down. It sets up a negative expectation that things will either stay the same or get worse. They can also alter our attitude and make us cranky. Our vision for the future is re-shaped.

Maintaining a grateful/thankful attitude:

1)  Speak/think highly of others. This doesn't mean we put ourselves down, but rather consider others above ourselves.

2)  Speak/think highly of God. How many people get mad at God when things don't go their way? Every good and perfect gift comes from Him.

3)  Speak/think highly of what you have. When you first landed that dream job, you were happy. When you married your spouse, you were filled with gratitude. Focus on the positive aspects of your job and relationships to maintain an thankful attitude.

4)  Speak/think highly of what has been done. If God healed you, continue to thank Him that you're no longer in pain/sick.

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 AM.  Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), Warrington, PA.  You can click the above link to see our website. We'd love to meet you!

Quotable Quotes

"Those unthankful before good things happen to them probably won't be found being thankful after good things happen to them." - Doug Jones

This Week at Zoe

Midweek Service at 7:30 PM! Thanksgiving Service. 

On Sunday, 11/30/14, at 10:00 AM, we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Services will also begin at 10:00 AM.

Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - Put Me In Remembrance

Text:  Exodus  33. Isaiah 43:21-26

We've been studying the difference between good criticism and bad criticism (correction). Should we ever correct God?

While Moses and God were meeting on the mountain, the people were getting into trouble. God tells Moses to go down and deal with them. He refers to the people as those you brought out and your people. God declares He won't go with this people but will send an angel with them.

Moses remembers God's promises and word to him. He respectfully and courteously reminds God that this whole thing was His idea. These are His people, and He promised to go with them. The foundation of the correction was God's own words.

To hear the entire message, please visit our website. If you click on the Listen tab, you can listen to the message online, download it to your MP3 player, or podcast FREE.

If you're visiting in the area during this Thanksgiving/Christmas season or looking for a church home, we invite you to Zoe Christian Fellowship. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.  We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quotes

"A born again Christian should be absolutely certain of where his power comes from." - Benson Idahosa

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, 11/12/14, at 7:30 PM, Pastor Steven will continuing teaching the Book of Galatians. He'll pick up at Galatians 6:1.

 On Thursday, 11/13/14, we'll be attending the PlanetShakers Concert, in Wayne, NJ.

On Saturday, 11/15/14, at 8:00 A.M., the men will gather for their monthly breakfast in the Children's Church Auditorium. Please bring a breakfast item and your Bible. All welcome!

On Sunday, 11/16/14, at 10:00 A.M., we'll have our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Church Services will also begin at 10:00 A.M. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. Come out and invite a friend!

SPECIAL NOTE:  There will be no posts on the blog the week of 11/16/14 as the blog administrator will be out of town.

Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - Is It Ever Right to Criticize?

Text:  Various

We an learn from the times God gave criticism/correction to those in service to Him. There's good criticism (correction) and bad criticism (correction). Let's look at three guiding principles:

1.  Foundation - Good criticism is based on God's Word and what He's spoken to you. Bad criticism is based on feelings.

2.  Function - Good criticism always has a purpose - either something to benefit you or a group you're with.

3.  Forum - Public, private, personal. The forum will always be lesser than where the problem occurs.

We will call this the what, why, and where.

Criticism Toward God

Numbers 21:4-7 - It would seem the Lord did not like this. The Israelites are criticizing Moses and God. When you get discouraged, you may end up finding fault with even the blessings of God. This type of criticism had no foundation in the Word, no beneficial purpose, and was done in the wrong forum (very public).

Criticism Toward Church Leaders

1.  Saul, David, and Solomon are examples of leaders who stop listening for a time. Leaders are called by God and are answerable to Him. God sent His prophets to correct them. This refers to those who are called by God to their positions of leadership.

2.  Self-appointed leaders, who are not under anyone's authority, do not come under this heading. Don't listen to them.

3.  Moses was criticized by Jethro and God.  Exodus 18:13-24 - Jethro observed how Moses sat daily hearing the people's questions/cases regarding the Law. In private, he not only told Moses he was wearing himself and the people out, but also gave him a solution. This passed all three tests of foundation (the Word of God), function/purpose - it was beneficial to all concerned, and forum - he spoke to Moses in private.

To hear more guiding principles and how we are to respond toward government leaders, please visit our website, and click on the Listen Tab. You can listen online, download the message to your MP3 player, or podcast FREE.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to Zoe Christian Fellowship. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA  18976. The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quotes

"The power of faith is the ability to see that which does not exist." - Lester Sumrall

This Week at Zoe

 On Wednesday, 11/5/2014, at 7:30 PM, Pastor Steve will teach starting in Galatians 5:16.

Morning Service @ 10:00 AM
Children's Services @ 10:00 AM

Zoe Christian Fellowship, 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611, Warrington, PA

Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - Speak What You Feel?

Text:  Genesis 32

There are 5 stages of Speech:

1.  Whatever I KNOW.
2.  Whatever I UNDERSTAND.
3.  Whatever I FEEL.
4.  Whatever I REASON.
5.  Whatever I HEAR.

Jacob is on his way back to his homeland with his wives, children, servants, and livestock. God has made promises to make him a great nation, but he's nervous because his brother vowed to kill him when his father died.

He sends a message to Esau via his servants, and the response isn't comforting. The servant tells him that Esau is coming to meet him with 400 men. Jacob is fearful and begins to speak out of those fears instead of focusing on what God has said about his future.

Don't put your faith where you have no Word to stand on. You'll be speaking out of your feelings not your belief.

He divides his group into two companies, so that one might get away if they're attacked. He then sends Esau gifts, each one greater than the previous one. Perhaps he is trying to demonstrate his new nature to his brother by showing him he would rather give than receive and serve instead of manipulate.

Jacob's major battle is not with Esau or Laban, but God. To hear the rest of the 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 Zoe Christian Fellowship, 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. The church phone number is 215-343-7686. We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quotes

"Faith is able to look through the storm and see the end results." - Charles Capps

This Week at Zoe

 On Wednesday, 10/29/14, at 7:30 PM, we'll continue with the series on Galatians. Pastor Steve will be teaching on our Christian Liberty (Chapter 5:2).

On Friday, 10/31/14, at 7:00 P.M., we'll meet at Philadelphia Sports Club, 1 High Point Drive, in Chalfont, PA, for our annual Hallelujah Night! Come out for laser tag, walleyball, game room, and kids room, along with the food and fellowship room. Bring snack items (finger food, nachos, etc.), and have the kids invite their friends. Just get a count over to Connie. We have the place for two hours (until 9 PM).

On Sunday, 11/2/14, at 10:00 AM, we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Since this is the first Sunday of the month, we'll be having Communion. Children's Services will also begin at 10:00 A.M.

Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - Thinker or Listener?

Text:  Matthew 22:15-46 and various

Just because someone asks you a question doesn't mean you have to answer them. Many seek to entangle you in your words. They did this with Jesus. If He answered yes or no, it would get Him into trouble. In Matthew 22:15-22, He calls these people hypocrites.

The Sadducees didn't believe in the resurrection yet they asked Jesus a question pertaining to it. People will ask you questions to entrap you as well.

In Matthew 21:23, they asked Jesus by what authority He did these things. He answered them with another question. Was the baptism of John of men or of God? After consulting with each other, they refused to declare their position. Jesus then refused to answer their question.

Jesus answers:

1.  First giving them the truth and let them draw their own conclusions.

2.  After that, He goes for the direct approach.

Don't speak based on CRISIS, URGENCY, OR TRAUMA. (C.U.T.) There's a saying, "think before you speak," but scripture tells us to listen and say what you hear. (Luke 21:12-15)

To hear the entire message, including why people go to hell, 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 AM. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quotes

"Keep your faith by maintaining a relationship with God." - Lester Sumrall

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, 10/22/14, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will continue the series on the Epistle to the Galatians, beginning in Chapter 5:1.

On Saturday, 10/25/14, at 10:00 A.M., the Ladies' Brunch will be held in the Children's Church Auditorium. Please bring a breakfast item and your Bible.

On Sunday, 10/26/14, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Services will also begin at 10:00 A.M.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look forward to meeting you.

Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - Let's Make a Deal

Text: Various

One of the earliest game shows was Let's Make A Deal. The host would give a contestant an envelope with money or a prize and then offer them another deal. They would give up the cash or prize the knew had value for something sight unseen. It could be fabulous or a "Zonk."

Whether we realize it or not, we make deals every day. We exchange our time to participate in sports, exercise classes, or other activities. We trade in our car for a new or used vehicle. It could be a great deal or a "Zonk."

People in the Word of God made deals as well. Some of them were bad and some were good.

Bad

1.  Genesis 3:1-8 - Adam and Eve had authority over the Garden and everything in it. They walked with God in the still of the evening. The enemy came along and deceived Eve into thinking he was offering something better. This deal not only cost them personally, but it took Jesus coming to earth and dying on the cross to get back what they handed over to the enemy.

2.  Genesis 13:1-13 - While Lot stayed with Abraham, he prospered. Both he and Abraham had so much livestock that their herdsmen began arguing. Abraham suggested they separate. Instead of considering the move and perhaps coming to terms, Lot agreed. He chose the fertile plain of Jordan. His decision was based on what he could see. He ended up losing much of what he had and living among ungodly people.

3.  Joshua 7:19-21 - God ordered that no spoils be taken from Jericho. Achan allowed the glitter of silver and a beautiful garment to tempt him. He traded a relationship with God for these items and ended up dying.

Good

1.  Genesis 12:1-4 - God told Abraham to leave his country and his family and move to another place. He gave up something familiar, pulled up roots, and followed God's leading. As a result, God made him a great nation.

2.  Matthew 4:18-22 - Jesus approached some of the disciples with a deal. If they'd follow Him, He'd make them fishers of men. They left their nets and followed him.

3.  Acts 9 - Jesus stopped Saul (Paul) on the road to Damascus. After persecuting the church, Saul had to decide between continuing on his current course or giving his life to Jesus. His decision impacted not only his life, but also the lives of countless people who came to Christ as a result of his ministry.

What kind of deals are you making? When you choose to walk in obedience to God, He can entrust you with the anointing. The little you give up is far less than what He has in store for you.

To hear the entire message, please visit our website. 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 Zoe Christian Fellowship. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quotes

"The Word must be reality to you, more than the problem you face..." - Terri Pearsons

This Week at Zoe

NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERVICE THIS WEEK. With all the special meetings, many of you postponed tasks. We'll take off this week, so everyone can catch-up.

On Sunday, 10/19/14, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. Children's services will also begin at 10:00 A.M.

Sunday Morning Service - Guest Speaker Jay Hoskins

Pastor Jay and Tammy Hoskins ministered from 10/9-10/12/14. What a blessed time we had as he brought forth the Word, and she led worship. Many people were healed and encouraged in the gifts and callings God has placed on their lives.

On Sunday morning, Pastor Jay brought forth a message on sharing your faith. His texts were James 5:7 and Mark 16.

The #1 reason people don't witness about Jesus is fear. We've been taught that fear is the opposite of faith, but that's inaccurate. Unbelief is the opposite of faith, while the opposite of fear is boldness. When the apostles were threatened, it was designed to strike fear in their hearts. Instead they prayed for boldness to proclaim the gospel.

Before you try to witness to others, first come to the Lord yourself. You cannot lead anyone to Him unless you lead yourself to the Lord daily.

Merely inviting someone to a church event is not witnessing. While this is good, it puts the responsibility of leading people to Christ on the pastor or guest speaker. Their job is to equip us to do the work of the ministry.

Years ago, people went door-to-door, but that isn't effective today. Instead, when someone engages you in conversation in a store or wherever you go, they've invited you to talk with them. Ask them about their interests. Usually, they'll turn around and question you about yours. From there, you can share about Jesus.

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 the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to Zoe Christian Fellowship. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. The church phone number is 215-343-7686. We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quotes

"Faith produces a very positive attitude." - Jerry Savelle

This Week at Zoe

They're here THIS WEEK! To see testimonies from our August Campmeeting, check out our website.

Here are the details for the upcoming meetings:

Thursday, 10/9/14, and Friday, 10/10/14:    7:00 P.M.

Saturday, 10/11/14:                                       6:00 P.M.

Sunday, 10/12/14:                                       10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976. For more information, call us at 215-343-7686.

Come expecting great things!

NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO WEDNESDAY EVENING SERVICE THIS WEEK DUE TO THE SPECIAL MEETINGS.

Sunday Morning Message - Getting Ready to Receive

Text:  John 4:1-43

We can learn much from the way Jesus ministered to the woman at the well. He was tired and sent the disciples on ahead to purchase food. At that time of day, the area was deserted. No doubt He wanted some peace and quiet, so He could rest.

Along comes the woman, and He asks her for a drink of water. He could have gone off to the side and ignored her, but knew she had a need. Here are five steps I identified in this story:

1.  He interacted with the woman.

You have to talk to people you don't know in order for them to become people you do know. Initial interactions can be based on simple or urgent help, pleasant conversation topics, or even compassion.

I often go to Lowe's and make it my business to get to know the staff. It can start with simply asking for their help with something. Also if I see someone loading a car or van and struggling, I'll offer to help them. It can open a line of communication that will later bring opportunities to share the gospel.

2.  He imparted something.

Share or give something of yourself. It doesn't have to be money. Maybe it's a word of encouragement, a listening ear, or a prayer.

You have to believe you have something to give. When you're selling a product, you have to believe it's the best. Sow something into them.

3.  He showed interest in her.

Find out an area of interest that you can minister to.  This may take a few minutes or a little longer. It depends on how good you are at discovering and how willing they are to share.

4.  He invited her.

He invited her to partake of the living water. If you jump to this step too fast, people will probably reject your offer. Like so many, when He spoke about her personal life, she tried to distract Him - change the subject.

5.  He instructed her.

He and the disciples were just passing through Samaria. Because of her testimony to the townspeople, Jesus drew a crowd. He ended up staying a couple of days to instruct those who received His message.

If you bring people to a meeting, and they receive Christ, follow up with them. Encourage and teach them.

Connecting to Receive - Luke 4:16-27

In the same way, if we desire to receive something from God, we must make a connection. Connections are not based on need, works, lifestyles, etc. but on faith.

Connections are made purposely, intentionally, and the way is known. What connections are you intending to make?

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 Zoe Christian Fellowship, 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.  The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. We look forward to meeting you!

Save the Date!

They're coming back to Zoe Christian Fellowship! To see testimonies from our August Campmeeting, check out our website.

Here are the details for the upcoming meetings:

Thursday, 10/9/14, and Friday, 10/10/14:    7:00 P.M.

Saturday, 10/11/14:                                       6:00 P.M.

Sunday, 10/12/14:                                       10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976. For more information, call us at 215-343-7686.

Come expecting great things!

Quotable Quotes

"Raising above mediocrity never just happens; it is always the result of faith combined with works." - John L. Mason

This Week at Zoe

 On Wednesday, 10/1/14, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve continues the series on Galatians, beginning in Chapter 4:11. Come out for Bible Study and a time of Q&A!

On Sunday, 10/5/14, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Since it's the first Sunday of the month, we'll also have Communion. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. The church phone is 215-343-7686.

Children's Services will start at 10:00 A.M. in the Children's Church Auditorium.

Sunday Morning Message - Having a Come to Jesus Moment

Text:  2 Kings 5:1-16 and Various

This week, we're taking a break from our Learn to Discern Series. With Jay and Tammy Hoskins coming in a couple of weeks for meetings, it's important to prepare our hearts.

There are three things that can distract us from receiving what God has for us.

1.  The Majesty of God

The story of the man healed from leprosy is repeated in Mark 1:40-45, Matthew 8:1-4, and Luke 5:12-14. In each account, Jesus declares that He is willing to heal the man.

Most people approach God not wondering about His ability, but the probability that He will want to heal them. In the death of Jesus, we see two totally separate elements:

The Body of Jesus was broken for our healing. There is no indication in scripture that it had any other purpose.

The blood of Jesus was shed for the forgiveness of sin.

Never in Scripture do we find Jesus refusing to heal some people because He wasn't willing.

2.  Man - 2 Kings 5:1-10

We sometimes go to the man/woman of God if we:

A.  Feel disconnected from God.
B.  Have had difficulty receiving from God.

We think in terms of, "I can't get it or receive it for myself, so maybe someone else can." I can become focused on the person rather than the gift within them. In both of the above instances, we become passive receivers.

3.  Method - 2 Kings 5:11-16

We can become focused on the way healing comes to us and develop certain expectations. In this story, Naaman expects the prophet to wave his hand over him. When he's told to go dip himself in the Jordan River seven times, he becomes upset.

Maybe we say things like:

A.  I thought I would feel electricity going through my body.
B.  I thought I would fall on the floor.
C.  I thought the pain would immediately leave.

Like Naaman, the method God uses may simply challenge our hang ups.

Application:  So how should we receive?

No matter the source, it is our faith that increases opportunity and success. When we come to receive:

A.  Approach God not man.

B.  Be quiet and listen. This is not the time to pray. It's okay for you to keep your eyes open. One scripture says to watch and pray. Be alert for instructions.

C.  Catch (or receive) through faith NOT methods.

D.  Do whatever he (the minister or the Holy Spirit) says not what you thought. Mary told the servants at the Wedding of Cana, "Whatever he says to you, do it."

How do you know you've received? When trials and tests come, you hang onto your healing (whether physical, emotional, or spiritual). Do not take yourself out of the equation. You have a part in receiving your healing even as the woman who touched the hem of His garment and the one who was instructed to pick up his bed and walk.

To hear the entire message, please go to our website and click on the Listen tab. You'll be able to listen online, download the message 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 Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.  The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. We look forward to meeting you!

Save the Date!

They're coming back to Zoe Christian Fellowship! To see testimonies from our August Campmeeting, check out our website.

Here are the details for the upcoming meetings:

Thursday, 10/9/14, and Friday, 10/10/14:    7:00 P.M.

Saturday, 10/11/14:                                       6:00 P.M.

Sunday, 10/12/14:                                       10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976. For more information, call us at 215-343-7686.

Come expecting great things!

Quotable Quote

"Faith is believing God more than we believe our feelings, more than our apprehensions." - Reinhard Bonnke

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, 9/24/14, at 7:30 PM, Pastor Steve continues the series on Galatians, beginning in Chapter 4:1.  Come out for Bible Study and Q&A!

On Saturday, 9/27/14, at 10:00 AM, the Ladies' Brunch will be held in the Children's Church Auditorium. Please bring a breakfast item and your Bibles.

On Sunday, 9/28/14, at 10:00 AM, we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Services will also start at 10:00 AM. 

Immediately after the service (12:30 PM), we'll have our Covered Dish Dinner. Please bring a covered dish, side dish, and dessert (enough food for your family). We'll be talking about the upcoming services with Jay and Tammy Hoskins after food and fellowship. We plan to finish about 2:30 PM.

Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - Progress

Text:  I Corinthians 8:1-13

Knowledge

Knowledge alone will puff you up with pride, but love builds up. If you think you know something, you probably don't. If we speak from knowledge, we cut off from love. Love keeps you open to correction. Verses 1-3 are the truth or principles, while the remainder of the chapter brings it to application.

Understanding

Matthew 16:13-17 - Peter declares, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." According to Jesus, Peter received this as revelation from God.

Hearing

Matthew 14:23-32

Success -

John 2:7 - "Fill the waterpots with water." The servants heard what Jesus said and did it without question.

John 5:8 - "Rise, take up your bed and walk." The man heard and simply obeyed.

Luke 17:14 - "Go, show yourselves to the priests." And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. According to the law, they were not supposed to go to the priest until they were cleansed, but they obeyed Jesus' command.

Fail -

Matthew 19:21 - "Sell what you have and give to the poor..."  The man walked away and did not do what Jesus said.

Mark 14:334 - "Stay here and watch." Instead the disciples fell asleep.

Mark 14:38 - "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation." Again, they fell asleep and did not heed His command.

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 Zoe Christian  Fellowship, 1111 Easton Rd. (Rte. 611), in Warrington, PA. The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. We look forward to meeting you!

Save the Dates!

They're coming back to Zoe Christian Fellowship! To see testimonies from our August Campmeeting, check out our website.

Here are the details for the upcoming meetings:

Thursday, 10/9/14, and Friday, 10/10/14:    7:00 P.M.

Saturday, 10/11/14:                                       6:00 P.M.

Sunday, 10/12/14:                                       10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976. For more information, call us at 215-343-7686.

Come expecting great things!

Quotable Quotes

"The more someone yields to a wrong spirit, the more irrational their behavior becomes." - Keith Moore

This Week At Zoe

On Wednesday, 9/17/2014, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will teach starting at Galatians 3:19.

Calling all men! The Men's Breakfast will be held in the Children's Church Auditorium on Saturday, 9/20/14, at 8:00 A.M.

Please bring a breakfast item and your Bible.

On Sunday, 9/21/14, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Services will also start at 10:00 A.M.  Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Rte. 611), in Warrington, PA.  Come out and bring a friend!