This Week at Zoe

 On Wednesday, 10/16/13, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will teach on Acts. 6. At the end of the teaching, there'll be opportunities to ask questions.

On Sunday, October 20, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Church will also begin at 10:00 A.M.

Sunday Morning Series - The Wisdom of God - The Value of Wisdom

Text: Proverbs 2

Why do we need discretion to preserve us and understanding to keep us if nothing happens to us that God doesn't allow? There's evil in the world, and God gives us wisdom on how to avoid harmful situations or paths that will lead to destruction.

In I Kings 10:1-5, we have the story of the Queen of Sheba coming to see Solomon. She'd heard about his wisdom and wanted to see if it was true. He answered all of her questions. Unlike some people today, he had a thorough understanding of the responses he gave to her.

While there, the Queen of Sheba noted his servants and the riches of his house. Like her, people not only listen to our words but also observe our lives.

When she recognized his wisdom, she:

Rejoiced
Received
Rewarded

She gave Solomon great gifts that amounted to $20 million in that day. Others also brought Solomon gifts after hearing his wisdom.

Unfortunately, Solomon turned away from wisdom. In I Kings 10:26-29, we see he purchased horses from Egypt. He also married many wives and sought after wealth. He ended up turning to other gods and leading the nation into idolatry.

Beware of multiplying wars, women, and wealth. Receive what is sent, pursue what we are told to, and let the rest come to you.

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 our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 A.M.  Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Road (Route 611), in Warrington, PA  The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. All welcome!

Quotable Quotes

"Unbelief will make you stagger; faith will make you praise. Praise is the opposite of staggerng (wavering)!" - Andre butler (Romans 4:20)

This Week at Zoe

 Our Midweek Service will begin at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, 10/9/13. Bro. Jolie Ekpe will share the details of his recent trip to Nigeria.

On Sunday, 10/13/13, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service. Children's Church will also start at 10:00 A.M.

Sunday Morning Series - The Wisdom of God - The Call of Wisdom

Text:  Proverbs 1

Know - wisdom and instruction.
Perceive the words of understanding.
Receive the instruction of wisdom.

Scripture tells us the wise will hear and increase in learning. They will attain wise counsel. The opposite is true of fools. They despise wisdom and instruction.

Notice that wisdom calls aloud outside; she raises her voice in the open square. There is no shame associated with wisdom. The covert nature of foolishness is compared to wisdom's out-in-the-open approach.

Verse 7 promises: "I will make my words known to you." This is a good verse to put on your refrigerator!

A)  But there are those who refuse
B)  Disregard and
C)  Disdain wisdom's words

In I Kings 12:1-7, we have the story of Solomon's son, Rehoboam. The people come to him, asking for relief from the heavy workload and taxes. Rehoboam consults with Solomon's counselors. Now, if wise Solomon had counselors, you know they're topnotch. They advise him to speak softly to the people and be nice to them. Well, he's not content with that advice and goes to his friends. They tell him just the opposite. Unfortunately, he heeds their counsel instead of Solomon's advisors.

Rehoboam ends up infuriating the people and losing most of the nation. After that, the nation was never unified.

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 10:00 A.M.  We're located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. The church phone number is (215) 343-7686. All welcome!

Quotable Quotes

"It is not enough to have books or to know where to read up for information when we want it. Practical wisdom for the purposes of life must be carried about with us and be ready for use at call." - Samuel Smiles

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will teach on Acts 5.

On Sunday, October 6, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 A.M. Since it's the first Sunday of the month, we'll also have communion. Children's Church will also start at 10:00 A.M. All welcome!