Children's Services will start at 10:00 A.M. in the Children's Church Auditorium.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
This Week at Zoe
Children's Services will start at 10:00 A.M. in the Children's Church Auditorium.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Sunday Morning Message - Having a Come to Jesus Moment
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!
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Save the Date!
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!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Quotable Quote
"Faith is believing God more than we believe our feelings, more than our apprehensions." - Reinhard Bonnke
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
This Week at Zoe
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.
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.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - Progress
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!
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Save the Dates!
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!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Quotable Quotes
"The more someone yields to a wrong spirit, the more irrational their behavior becomes." - Keith Moore
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
This Week At Zoe
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.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - 5 Stages of Speech
1. Whatever I Know
A. I heard it somewhere, and I believe it. I then repeat it without checking it out.
B. For example, in John 9:1-40 - we have the story of the blind man, who was healed by Jesus. Someone asked Jesus who sinned - the man or his parents. People read the answer, and it seems to say the man was blind so that God could be glorified. However, they do not take into account that punctuation was not part of the original manuscripts. The translators added the punctuation. A comma in the wrong place can change the meaning of a sentence.
Jesus replied that neither the man nor his parents sinned. He heals the man so God will be glorified.
Pastor Steve went on to cover four other areas. To get the entire message, 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, located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. Our Sunday Morning Service begins at 10:00 A.M. We also have Children's Services that start at 10:00 A.M. We look forward to meeting you!
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Save These Dates!
We're excited to announce that Jay and Tammy Hoskins are returning for four days of services in October! Here's the schedule:
Thursday and Friday, October 9th and 10th - 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, October 11th - 6:00 P.M.
Sunday, October 12th - 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Come out and invite a friend for an awesome time of worship and the Word!
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
This Week at Zoe
Monday, September 8, 2014
Sunday Morning Series - Learn to Discern - More of the Same
Changing direction doesn't come easily. If we want something different from what we have, we have to do something different.
What needs to change?
1) Our expectations
If you were healed, are you expecting the problem to come back? Are you expecting something bad to happen? Often we'll hear people say things like: "The flu is going around. I'm sure I'll get it."
2) Our Thoughts
Scripture tells us to think on those things that are lovely, of good report, etc. Instead, many people imagine all sorts of bad things happening to them.
3) Our Conversation
The first two will help you with this one, which is the toughest. We need to say what God says about the matter. When the doctor says, "You're going to die," you don't have to change his mind. Neither do you have to engage him in conversation and come into agreement with him.
Don't be afraid to declare how blessed you are to unbelievers or religious folks.
How did Abraham Change?
In Genesis 12:1-7 - God is building Abraham's expectations. He tells Abraham that his descendants will be as the dust of the earth. He paints a picture that Abraham can hold in his mind.
These are a few of the topics Pastor Steve shared. 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. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. Our Sunday Morning Service begins at 10:00 A.M. Children's services begin at the same time. We look forward to seeing you!
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Sunday Morning Intro
I've been listening to the messages from last weekend. One thing that struck me was we need to add more -ed's to our speech. We know we're saved, but do we know we're healed? We're also delivered. Bro. Jay Hoskins pointed out many places where the scripture spoke of these things as past tense - done!
On the cross, Jesus declared, "It is finished!" Let's start saying what He says, not only about our salvation, but also that we're healed and delivered.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Quotable Quotes
"You cannot have faith without the element of hope, but you can have hope without the element of faith." - Jay Hoskins (Sunday Morning Service, 8/24/14)
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
This Week at Zoe
Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. Come on out, and invite a friend!
Monday, September 1, 2014
The Remarkable Power of Our God
Note: Bro. Naz filled in this morning for Pastor Steve, who is on vacation.
Many people get healed at special meeting like we enjoyed last weekend, but then they get a pain and think they're not healed. How do we receive and KEEP our healing?
For many years, I suffered with back problems. The Lord healed me last weekend, and all the pain left. Don't you know, the pain returned during the week. It's hard to stand in faith when you hurt. I remembered Jay Hoskins' instructions, and worshiped the Lord, quoted healing scriptures, and went about my business. Before long, I noticed the pain was gone.
What happens when you're no longer surrounded by faith? The enemy comes along and starts whispering doubts and unbelief in your mind. Stay faith filled, and refuse to accept his lies.
To hear the entire message, we encourage you to 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. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd., Route 611, in Warrington, PA. All welcome!
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