Quotable Quotes

"If we do not love one another, we certainly shall not have much power with God in prayer." - D.L. Moody

This Week at Zoe

MIDWEEK SERVICE - Wednesday, 11/29/17, at 7:30 PM. Pastor Steve continues teaching on the book of Hebrews.

WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE - Thursday, 11/30/17, at 7:00 PM.

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE - Sunday, 12/3/17, at 10:00 AM.
Children's Church at 10:00 AM.

Church Covered Dish Dinner - Immediately following the Service. Please bring a main dish with enough to feed your family and some to share or a dessert or side dish. If you're unable to do so, come anyway. There's always plenty to go around!

Sunday Series - Having Faith in Your Prayers - Healing From the Healer

Text:  Mark 5:21-43

We've looked at the story of Jairus in the past. Today, we're going to use the word, "CARES," to help us remember the main points.

Jairus CAME.

He had both hope and high expectation of seeing his daughter healed. These two elements equaled faith.

What did he lack? His daughter was still not healed. At first, we're told he begged Jesus to come. Jesus responds to faith, not begging. Jairus stated the problem, stated the plan, and declared the results. Jesus responded to this.

Jairus ASKED.

What is the difference between asking and begging? Begging pleads, usually in a whining tone. It is repeated and annoying. Think of a child begging his mother for candy while in the grocery store. She says, "no," but he keeps begging. Asking - the request is made once and the answer is accepted. Often the mother's heart will respond to the child's submission and relent.

Jesus doesn't go with Jairus because of his begging, but because of his faith. (John 16:24)

Jairus RECEIVED.

Messengers come and tell Jairus his daughter is dead and not to bother the teacher. Jesus stops talking and turns to him. He encourages Jairus not to be afraid but only believe. Jairus allowed Jesus to speak into his life and obeyed Him.

Jairus ENDURED.

As his circumstances changed, Jairus did not allow himself to be swayed by them. He stayed there and waited until Jesus was ready to come to his house.

Jairus SUBMITTED.

Jairus was first giving instruction to Jesus. Now, Jesus was leading and giving commands. Jairus let the Lord take the lead.

There are four things NOT to do in order to stay in faith. To hear the remainder of this message, please visit our website and click on  the Listen Tab. You can listen online, download it to your MP3 player, or podcast.

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!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

"We would worry less if we praised more. Thanksgiving is the enemy of discontent and dissatisfaction." - Harry Ironside

The Zoe Blog will take a break this week.

Quotable Quote

"You make decisions and decisions will make you." - Lester Sumrall

This Week at Zoe

MIDWEEK SERVICE - Wednesday, 11/15/2017, at 7:30 PM. Pastor Steve will be teaching on Hebrews 4.

WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE - Thursday, 11/16/2017, at 7:00 PM.

SUNDAY SERVICE - Sunday, 11/19/2017, at 10:00 AM.
Super Church (Kids) - 10:00 AM
End Times Class - 1:00 PM (This will be the last class until January 2018.)

Sunday Morning Series - Having Faith in Your Prayers - Show Us The Way

Text:  Jeremiah 40-44

If we ask God for direction, He will tell us what choices to make. His ways lead to life. Today, we're looking at Jeremiah and the remnant the Assyrians left in Israel.

The people came to Jeremiah and asked him to inquire of the Lord regarding what to do next. They promise to do whatever God says even if they don't like it.

After 10 days, the Lord gives Jeremiah the answer, and he shares it with them. Before they have a chance to respond, Jeremiah speaks to their heart condition (Vs. 19-22). "For you were hypocrites in your hearts when you sent me to the Lord..."

The proud men respond to the message and accuse Jeremiah of speaking falsely. Though we say we want to hear from God, we reject it when it comes. Rejection usually comes by way of questioning the source. This happens due to our own decisions.

Only the strong obey the Word of the Lord. So how do we become more receptive to God's direction?

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.

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 Quote

"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." - John Wooden

This Week at Zoe

MIDWEEK SERVICE - Wednesday, 11/8/2017, at 7:30 PM. Pastor Steve is teaching on the book of Hebrews.

WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE - Thursday, 11/9/2017, at 7:00 PM.

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE - Sunday, 11/12/2017, at 10:00 AM.
Children's Church - 10:00 AM











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

Sunday Morning Series - Having Faith in Your Prayers - Asking For God's Direction

Text:  I Kings 22:1-53

Commitment Before Inquiry

Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, was a godly king, while Ahab, King of Israel, was evil. Why does he choose Ahab as a buddy? When Ahab suggests they fight the Assyrians, Jehoshaphat readily agrees instead of seeking the Lord's guidance.

He has second thoughts and asks Ahab if there's a prophet. The 400 prophets of Ahab didn't strike him as accurate. Now, Ahab repented three years previously, but he still could not discern between what was true and what was false. He set himself up for calamity by not doing what was necessary for growth.

Ahab responds to Jehoshaphat's question by saying that there's a prophet, Micaiah, but he hates him because he always predicts bad things. A lot of people think just because what they're doing is a risk or makes them uncomfortable, it has to be God. It is the peace of God that leads us, not the difficulty of a task.

Micaiah sees an entire scene in heaven. God wants Ahab to die in this battle. Did you know that Satan and his workers have access to heaven? From Revelation, we know that half way through the Tribulation they are kicked out. At this point, there is some advantage to allowing them to approach God's throne.

When I go away for more than a day, my fish tank needs attention. I gave a stranger recommended  by a pet store a key to my house, so she could handle the tasks. It was for a period of time and for a specific purpose. The same is true in this story.

Some notable points:

1.  God asks how they can get Ahab into this battle.
2.  A spirit finally says he can do it by being a lying spirit in the mouths of Ahab's prophets. Notice: It wasn't in the mouth of God's prophet.
3.  False prophecy was allowed and planned. Deception was intended, yet  God revealed the plan when asked. If we will not listen to the truth,  what is false will take its place.
4.  Ahab's heart is so hardened that he chooses what he wants to believe and acts upon it.
5.  Jehoshaphat shows he's not a wise man by agreeing to go into the battle.
6.  Ahab was a vessel of wrath. He was determined to do evil in God's sight.
7.  Jehoshaphat was a vessel of mercy. Even though he did not act wisely in this situation, he had a heart for God and was considered a good king.

To hear the entire message, please go to our website and click on the  Listen Tab. You can listen online or download it to your MP3 player.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.  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. Children's Church also starts at 10:00 AM. We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quotes

"The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts." - John Locke