6-29-11 Samuel

Samuel

Man Who Gave Transition from Judges to the Monarchy (Kings)

Background:
Abraham - Humans need an example of faith
Joseph - Humans need to be a leader against opposition.
Moses - Humans need a law to guide them.
Joshua - Humans need a positive attitude to do what God wants.
Samuel - Humans need a king, more than an earthly king.

Situation when Samuel comes on the scene.
Judges 21:24-25


Links
http://topicalbible.org/s/samuel_the_prophet.htm

6-26-11 Deacon -4- Men Worthy of Respect

Men Worthy of Respect

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Introduction and background:

• 1 Timothy 5:17-25

God needs men in His Church ...

Worth of respect.
* Gravitas = seriousness or sobriety, as of conduct or speech.

With integrity.
* Not double-tongued.

Without addictions.
* To alcohol or wine.

1 Timothy 3:13

The respect that leadership must have requires that one's ethics be without question. A leader not only stays above the line between right and wrong, he stays well clear of the gray areas.

Trey Morgan Gospel Meeting Audio

http://hcoct.org/audio/MT20100417.mp3

6-19-11 Fathers Day - Deacons Make Family A Priority

Family Is A Priority


* First Institution by God - Genesis 1-5


* Factoring Influence of God - Exodus 34:4-7; Romans 4:16
Ponder This: "A child is not likely to find a Father in God unless he finds something of God in his father." --Austin L. Sorenson
1 Thessalonians. 2:10-12

* Fair Inspection With God - 1 Timothy 3:8-13


* First Importantce to God - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11


My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in God and me.

6-12-11 Deacons are Called to Serve

Deacons Have A Purpose

Acts 6:1-7

The Mission of Christ's Church

The Meaning of diakonos
* Waiter / Servant / Deacon / Servant

The Men Fulfill a Purpose (Function)
* Problem Solvers
* Support Group for Messengers of God

The Mature Christians of Character (Credentials)
* Good Reputation
* Spiritual Person

The Maximization of The Message and Ministry.
* Body Life stronger
* People served / Hungry feed.
* Evangelism
* Prayer

“Life is a lot like tennis—the one who can serve best seldom loses.”

6-5-11 pm Eternities Reality

Rob Bell's new book has many returning to the discussion of eternity. His book Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived has brought a renewed discussion among many.

Scriptures to consider.
Matthew 25:31-46
John 14:6
1 Timothy 2:4

Lessons for our times.
1. Truth does not depend on our ability to stomach it.
2. Time is running out or will run out.
3. Those who miss heaven cannot blame God.

Link to audio

6-5-11 Living The Full Life

Living The Full Life

Survivor Sunday (Cancer Survivors)

Reason to Celebrate. Job 1:1-5

Reflection on Christ. John 13:1-17

Response to Conversion -- Saved to Serve. Matthew 28:18-20

Review One's Character. 1 Timothy 3

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.