"Humility is the guardian of virtue." - St. Bernard
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
This Week at Zoe
On Wednesday, 2/26/14, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will teach on Acts 15-36 - Acts 16:40. Join us for a time of study and lively conversation.
On Sunday, March 2, 2014, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Services will also start at 10:00 A.M.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Sunday Morning Series - A Heart Condition - One Direction
There are only two kinds of hearts described in the Word of God:
1) Hard
2) Soft
Last week, we looked at King Asa. He's described as having a loyal heart all his days. Yet, he did things that were not always good.
A hard or soft heart is not based on location. A heart grows. It's based on direction. The direction in which your heart is growing determines whether your heart is soft or hard. If you're moving in obedience to God, your heart is soft. If you're refusing His direction, it's hard.
People who have soft hearts will have good fruit, while people with hard hearts will exhibit bad fruit. Pharaoh is the poster child for the hard heart, and the fruit of his life was bad. The fruit of Moses was good. (Matthew 12:33)
The fruit of your heart:
1) Matthew 5:27-28 - committed adultery in his heart.
2) I John 3:15 - committed murder in his heart.
What you do in your heart, it's considered as being already done. What you say with your mouth doesn't override your heart.
What happens in the heart does not stay in the heart.
Which direction are you moving?
1) Hear
2) Obey
3) Expect - It's hard to do this when it doesn't seem hearing and obeying has any effect. It took 25 years for Abraham to see the fulfillment of his hearing and obeying - Isaac.
This is a snippet of the overall message. Please go to our website, and click on the Listen tab to hear the entire sermon. 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. (Rte. 611), in Warrington, PA. Our phone number is (215) 343-7686. All welcome!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Administrative Note
We apologize that the regular feature, Sunday Morning Series, is unavailable this week. The blog administrator is still experiencing snow-related problems.
Hopefully, the warmer temperatures this week will ease the situation. Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
This Week at Zoe
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
This Week at Zoe
On Wednesday, 2/12/14, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will teach on Acts 15.
On Friday, 2/14/14, the men will travel to the Philadelphia Auto Show (with the blessing of their wives, I might add).
On Sunday, 2/16/2014, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Services will also start at 10:00 A.M.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Sunday Morning Series - The Wisdom of God - Do Not Lose Heart
The Light in Us
We've received mercy, and we're told to not lose heart. You just need to keep going. Whatever you do, don't quit. The light referred to in this scripture shines in our hearts (internal) not externally like on our face of skin.
We have a light or illumination on the inside of us. Often we acknowledge our ignorance instead of His light in us. You can see stuff others will miss. Don't speak about being perplexed. Speak about the wisdom of God that's coming.
We're earthen vessels, but within us we have a treasure (2 Corinthians 4:7-15). We're hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed. We are perplexed but not in despair. According to 2 Corinthians 4:13, we have the same spirit of faith as Paul.
All things are for your sakes - Every detail works to your advantage and to God's glory: more and more grace, more and more people, more and more praise! (The Message) They are not sent by God, but they can be used by God through y our faith for your advantage.
To hear the entire message, please visit our website, and click on the Listen tab. You can download it to your MP3 player, listen online, or podcast FREE.
If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to Zoe Christian Fellowship for 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. You can also obtain information on our website. All welcome!
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Quotable Quotes
"The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want now." - Zig Ziglar
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
This Week at Zoe
On Sunday, 2/9/14, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Services will also begin at 10:00 A.M.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Sunday Morning Series - The Wisdom of God - Get Things Done!
Solomon followed his father's directives except he sacrificed to God at the high places of Gibeon rather than Jerusalem. God appeared to him there, but it did not mean He approved of Solomon's disobedience.
God asked him, "What shall I give you?" Solomon's response shows his:
1) Humility
2) Foresight
3) Desire
His brothers' attitudes were in direct contrast:
1) Amnon - loved his half sister and raped her.
2) Absalom - killed Amnon and tried to usurp the throne.
3) Adonijah - also tried to take the throne.
Solomon's motivation for the request for discernment and understanding shows his desire to rule the people well.
The only story we have about Solomon's great wisdom is the two women (harlots) fighting over a baby boy. He calls for a sword and declares the child should be cut in two and half given to each woman. The true mother gives up her right to raise the infant to preserve his life. Solomon declares she is the mother.
Today, we'd have a DNA test ordered, go through all sorts of legal proceedings, and put the baby in foster care. It would probably take months or even years before the situation was resolved. Solomon got the job done immediately.
In life, it does not matter how hard or how long you work. Is the stuff you're getting done going to count? God's wisdom will show us how to get done better and quicker.
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's Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 A.M. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. The church phone is (215) 343-7686. You can also get information on our website.
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