Sunday Morning Message - Connie Hecht

Text:  Matthew 6:25 and 6:26a, and various

Jesus commanded us not to worry about our life - what we shall eat, drink, our bodies, and what we shall wear. Yes, there are many uncertainties in life, but they are facts not truth.

God talks about how he cares for the bird of the air, which neither sow, reap or store food in barns. Jesus says if the Father feeds them, how much more valuable are you? Yes, you are valuable to God.

It grieves me when I hear older people talk about being on a fixed income. God not only keeps young people and provides for them, but also the elderly. Now, that doesn't mean we shouldn't be wise in how we handle our finances. The Word talks about leaving an inheritance for our grandchildren.

So, how do we stop worrying? It's a process. Replace worry with the Word of God. The enemy tries to put thoughts in our heads, but we don't have to take them. We can override and reject them by speaking what the Word says. When a symptom comes, do we accept it. No, we come against it with Isaiah 53:3-5.

Cast off thoughts of worry and fear. The word, cast, means to forcefully get something away from us. We were never meant to carry worry. It produces a great many illnesses, depression, and grief. Fear will keep you from stepping out and obeying God when He directs you to do something.

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If life is beating you down and you wonder if there's any hope, we invite you to Zoe Christian Fellowship. Hear solid, Bible-based teaching on how to deepen your relationship with Jesus and live a victorious life. We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.

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Sunday Morning Series - Attaining Completion - Joy is a Product

Text:  I Samuel 30

If the enemy wants to pull you down, he'll go after your joy. When David and his men returned to Ziklag and discovered their wives, children, and goods had been carried away, they grieved. Scripture tells us that David's grief was caused by the people wanting to stone him. Others were grieving for their children. It doesn't matter what causes you grief - right or wrong. It steals your joy.

How do you regain your joy? Joy is something produced. It is the result of a process:

P - Process - When producing something, there are steps you must take to get the desired end result.
I -  Ingredients - When baking, you want the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.
E - Effort - It takes action on your part.
S - Skills - You get better at producing results as you practice and hone your skills.

What is needed to produce joy?

1.  Hope instead of despair
2.  Faith instead of fear
3.  Promises instead of so-called realism

What did David and his men do? I Samuel 30:7-16 They sought God and asked Him if they should pursue the enemy and overtake them. God gave them direction to pursue and promised they would recover all. This gave them hope. They followed through with action. On the way, they encountered an Egyptian. The man was sick, starving, and thirsty. He told them the Amalekites left him behind when he got sick. They spent some time feeding and helping him. In return, he told them where the Amalekites were headed.

How do I get back to producing joy?

1.  Renew yourself on God's promises to build up your hope.
2.  Persevere - Don't waver from what God said. (Faith)
3.  Discover - God's plan
4.  Work! - Put some effort into it.

David and his men received the promise of God and acted on His instructions. They pursued their enemies, and recovered all the people and goods that had been stolen.

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If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home that provides solid Bible teaching and a loving family atmosphere, 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.

Sunday Morning Service - Pastor Michael Perea

Text:  I Kings 18

The prophet, Elijah, experienced a great victory over the prophets of Baal. Jezebel wasn't happy with him and declared she'd have him killed. Times of success are often followed by challenges that seem insurmountable.

It's imperative that we give God the glory during the good seasons. It's tempting to say, "Look what I've done," instead of saying, "Look what the Lord has done through me."

How do we handle it when persecution and hard times follow on the heels of victory? To hear the entire message, please visit our website and click on the Listen Tab. You can listen online or download it to your MP3 player.

If you're looking for a church that teaches the uncompromised Word of God, Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look forward to meeting you.