• Message: “Fruit of the Spirit” from Pastor Joe

  Fruit of the Spirit Lesson Objective:  To study Fruit of the Spirit and how it relates to other scriptures. Scripture:    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law  Galatians 5:22-23   Introduction A Tree Known by Its Fruit 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its Matthew 12:33 How do people know whom we represent? A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. 35By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another John 13: 34-35 Chapter 5 is stating how we should interact with each other To have a spiritually healthy life we must make sure that we eat of the fruit daily. We must understand that all of these components are necessary which is why it it not fruits but a single fruit. All nine intersect and depend on each other Other similar verses 2 Peter 2: 5-7 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love Ephesians 5:9 for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth Ephesians 4: 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Fruit of the Spirit Love 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love is most important 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. John 3:16 What is the main theme in the New Testament? Joy and peace May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!Philippians 4:4 Forbearance, Kindness, Goodness I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love Ephesians 4: 1-2 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience Colossians 3: 12 Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Faithfulness,Gentleness and Self-control “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles. Proverbs 21:23 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28: 19-20  

• Message: “Sin Confession Repentance  Part III” from Pastor Joe

    Sin Confession Repentance  Part III Road to Forgiveness Lesson Objective:  To continue the series on Sin Confession Repentance with special emphasis on how these are essential for forgiveness and developing a relationship with God. Scriptures:  Matthew 6:14  Psalm 51:4 Review from past lessons Sin The voluntary departure of a moral agent from a known rule of rectitude or duty, prescribed by God; any voluntary transgression of the divine law, or violation of a divine command Confession is owning up to something you know or believe, and telling it forthrightly to all who should hear it. In the Bible it refers to two things, namely (1) confessing your faith in Christ to the world, and (2) confessing your sins to God Repentance is our decision to make a lifestyle change Outstanding Questions from previous lessons Who can forgive sins? John 20:23 Why should we confess our sins to one another (James 5:16) Can you repent and still say that if I had to do it all over again I would still do it? The importance of forgiveness Romans 6:23 For the wages of <crossreference=nasb-28092ar>sin is death, but the free gift of God is <crossreference=nasb-28092as>eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord</crossreference=nasb-28092as></crossreference=nasb-28092ar> Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace Who can forgive sin? Luke 24: 46-47 Then He said to them, “Thus it is written,[a]and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem Confession James 5:16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, [b]fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Psalms 51:4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: Matthew 25: 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. We are obligated to seek forgiveness from those who we have wronged which begins with confession and repentance Repentance Psalms 51: 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. metanoia - It has two usual senses: a "change of mind" and "regret/remorse." Forgiveness and perfection Hebrews 10: 26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, John 8:11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous The road to eternal life begins with repentance and goes through confession and forgiveness. 

• Message: “Sin Confession Repentance Part II” from Elder Clarence

  SIN, CONFESSION & REPENTANCE Part II Content : Repentance Introduction What is Repentance? • How do we Repent? Why we need to Repent? Repentance is our decision to make a lifestyle change • What is your Orientation (money, family, career, self) Critical point in one’s life when they accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Paul says, we repent everyday 1 Corinthians 15 v 31 Luke 15 v 10 10 Even so, I tell you, there is joy among and in the presence of the angels of God over one [[e]especially] wicked person who repents ([f]changes his mind for the better, heartily amending his ways, with abhorrence of his past sins). 10 De même, je vous le déclare, il y a de la joie parmi les anges de Dieu pour un seul pécheur qui change. How do we Repent? Accepting that you are a sinner Romans 8 v 7 Acknowledging the presence of an invisible Kingdom Hebrews 11 v3 3 By faith we understand that the worlds [during the successive ages] were framed (fashioned, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose) by the word of God, so that what we see was not made out of things which are visible. 3 Par la foi, nous comprenons que l’univers a été harmonieusement organisé par la parole de Dieu, et qu’ainsi le monde visible tire son origine de l’invisible. How do we Repent Contact Pastor Joe or the Elders for counseling and prayer Talk is cheap Matthew 3 v 8 i. Thought/Meditation Action iii. Words Giving yourself as a living Sacrifice Why do we need to Repent To get the optimal use of your phone contact the Manufacturer John 10 v 10 Escape death and get salvation Matthew 10 v 11 The people of God shall never be put to shame Roman 10 v 11 11The Scripture says, No man who believes in Him [who adheres to, relies on, and trusts in Him] will [ever] be put to shame or be disappointed. Matthew 10 v 28 28And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna). • 28 Ne craignez donc pas ceux qui peuvent tuer le corps, mais qui n’ont pas le pouvoir de faire mourir l’âme. Craignez plutôt celui qui peut vous faire périr corps et âme dans l’enfer

• Message: “Sin Confession Repentance Part 1” from Pastor Joe

  Sin, Confession, Repentance  Part I   Lesson Objective:  To fully understand the process of going from sin to confession to true repentance resulting in the development of a lasting relationship with God. Scripture:  Romans 3: 23; 1 John 1:9; Luke 5: 31 and 32 Definitions- dictionary Sin- an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law Confession - a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime; an admission or acknowledgment that one has done something that one is ashamed or embarrassed about. Repentance- the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse. Definition- Bible Sin- The voluntary departure of a moral agent from a known rule of rectitude or duty, prescribed by God; any voluntary transgression of the divine law, or violation of a divine command Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Confession-Confession is owning up to something you know or believe, and telling it forthrightly to all who should hear it. In the Bible it refers to two things, namely (1) confessing your faith in Christ to the world, and (2) confessing your sins to God Romans 10:9-10 “If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart... you shall be saved” 1 John 1:8-10 “If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just to forgive us...” Repentance- Repentance in Christianity means a sincere turning away, in both the mind and heart, from self to God Acts 2: 37-38 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit Detailed discussion on sin Sin is voluntary choice usually placing one’s self above God- not content Original sin Genesis 3: 4-6 and the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. 6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that Dit was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat There are two major types of sin.. commission and omission James 4:17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them. A sin for me may not be a sin for you Romans 14:1-2 Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. 2 One person’s faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables Discussion of Confession Romans 10:9-10 “If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart... you shall be saved” Baptism is a public confession 1 John 1:8-10 “If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just to forgive us...” Future discussion who can forgive sins? John 20:23 Future Discussions- Why should we confess our sins to one another (James 5:16) Discussion of repentance Repentance should result in an action and not just words Can you repent and still say that if I had to do it all over again I would still do it?  

• Message: “Are You Qualified Part II” from Pastor Joe

  Are You Qualified Part II? 90 Day Probationary Period Lesson Objective:  To look at how we develop the skill sets necessary to be good and productive workers for God Scripture:  Mark 4:2-9 (parable of the sower) What Is the purpose of a probationary period? For the employee to determine if they fit in the company .Judges 7: 2-3 The LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’ 3 Now announce to the army, ‘Anyone who trembles with fear may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’ ” So twenty-two thousand men left, while ten thousand remained. Exodus 32:1 When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don’t know what has happened to him For the employer to determine if the new employee has the necessary skills to be a long term employee Mark 4: 5-6 5Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root Numbers 14: 26-30 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron: 27 “How long will this wicked community grumble against me? I have heard the complaints of these grumbling Israelites………Not one of you will enter the land I swore with uplifted hand to make your home, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. First Day on the Job You should read the Manual 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Acts 17:11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus said, “It is written, ‘Man is not to live on bread only. Man is to live by every word that God speaks. You must get an ID badge John 13: 34-35 (Disciple)A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so also you must love one another. 35By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another. John 15:15(friend) I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. Matthew 12: (family member) 47-49 Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.” 48But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?” 49Pointing to His disciples, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers.… Pick up equipment and begin training Armour of God Ephesians 6: 10-18 Be assigned a mentor or identify a mentor (prayer partner- more seasoned Christian 1 Peter 2: 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. What happens in 90 days? We can be accepted as permanent employees Matthew 25:23 ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ Our probation period can be extended Hebrews 5:12 Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God's word. You need milk, not solid food! We can be fired 1 Samuel 15: 26 But Samuel said to him, “I will not go back with you. You have rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord has rejected you as king over Israel!” Acts 5: 1-2 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2 With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. What happens now We have what it takes to become a permanent full time employee but it is up to us to use what God has givem us. Matthew 25: 29 For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 30 And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’    

• Message: “Are You Qualified?” from Pastor Joe

  Are you qualified? Lesson Objective:  To determine if we have the skill set and tools necessary to be a workman for God Scriptures:  Ephesians 6: 10-18 Despite 61 percent of Americans acknowledging that a gap does exist between the skills Americans have and those employers seek, 95 percent consider themselves to be either qualified or overqualified for the positions they hold. With such a disparity, one has to ask themselves if they are ignorant or egotistical. God is seeking workers in his vineyard Luke 10:2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the LORD of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Job Description for the position Positions available: Ephesians 4: 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers Reports to: Mark 12:30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength Exodus 20: 2-3 I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3You shall have no other gods before Me Responsibilities: Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Date of Birth - Not important because everyone must be born again John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Age young and old Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven Education Not important – Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus Previous Experience- not important 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new Special skills Sets and requirements BELIEF AND FAITH Ability to be kind and loving to all Mark 12:31 The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these. Proficient or willingness to learn how to use the armor Eohesians 6: 14- 17 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Willingness to work long hours John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” Salary Eternal Life.. John 3:16 1 Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

• Message: “Are You Happy?” from Pastor Joe

  Are you Happy? Are you really happy? Lesson Objective:  To  look deep within to determine if we are truly happy and if not what steps can we take to reach happiness. Scripture:  Philippians 4: 11-13 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. If you happy and you know it song Many versions of the song but the one I like the most is “” then your face will surely show it”,,,,,,, The other song I like is Bob Marley.. Don’t worry be happy Definition of happy Dictionary a  : feeling pleasure and enjoyment because of your life, situation, etc very willing to do something Definition of Happy—Bible Greek word “ makarios” See BLESSEDNESS. Matthew chapter 5 – the Beatitudes Unconventional ways that lead to happiness Job 5:17 | Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: James 5:11 | Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. More conventional ways for happiness Psalms 144:15 Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD Psalms 146:5 | Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God Happiness may be a verb and not an adjective John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them What is the difference between joy and happiness? Some define happiness as fleeting and joy as long lasting May be we should look at happiness as the cause and joy the effect Steps to Happiness Seek God first Surrender to God Learn to be content Philippians 4: 11-13 Content does not mean not desiring more We can never be happy if we do not learn to be content Key to Happiness (contentment) is to know that you are blessed    

• Message: “Displaying God’s DNA series-Part 2: “Love”” from Minister Tresor

  Displaying God’s DNA series-Part 2: “Love” Matthew 5:45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Brother Tresor Miyalou I-Definition LOVE/CHARITY =AGAPE LOVE(AGAPE) is : Long suffering,kindness,not envying, not boasting, not provoking, not thinking evil, not rejoicing in iniquity but rejoicing in truth, bearing, believing, hoping all things (1Corinthians 13) In a word AGAPE-LOVE is an UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. II-Different kind of love  Philia — Affectionate Love. Philia is love without romantic attraction and occurs between friends or family members.  Pragma — Enduring Love.  Storge — Familiar Love.  Eros — Romantic Love.  Ludus — Playful Love.  Mania — Obsessive Love.  Philautia — Self Love.  Agape — Selfless Love. WE CAN’T ACHIEVE ANY OF THE 6 TYPES OF LOVE WITHOUT THE GREATEST LOVE- AGAPE II- Objective The “Love(AGAPE) ” Framework Displaying God’s love: 1-Towards GOD 2-Towards our neighbor 3-Towards our family GOD THE FATHER,SON & HOLY SPIRIT LOVE(AGAPE:1Corinthians 13) Matthew 5:45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he makes the sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. MAN LOVE(AGAPE) FELLOW MAN III- The Love(AGAPE) Framework IV-Who and How to display LOVE(AGAPE)? 1. Love God Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Our “Love” for God directs us to: 1. Love God A-Desire to talk with God Psalms 5:1-3 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up Psalms 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? 7 A-Desire to talk with God B-Desire to Study the Word of God Psalms 119:47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. 48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. 97 MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. 140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. Jeremiah 15:16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. 9 B-Desire to Study the Word of God Ezekiel 3:1 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel. 2 So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll. 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. 10 C-Desire to Obey God’s Word John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Matthew 7:24; 1 John 2:17 D-Desire to imitate Christ Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. John 4:34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. 1Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2. Love your Neighbor and Enemies Unconditionally Matthew 22:39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Psalms 109:2-3 “3-In return for my love they accuse me, but I give Myself to prayer. 13 Act 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. Act 10:1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always. James 2:14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? 1 John 3:17-18; 4:7-8/12-13 15 3.Love your Family(husband, wife, children…) Ephesians 5: 28 In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. Luke 15:11-32 The prodigal son story V-Conclusion GOD THE FATHER,SON & HOLY SPIRIT LOVE(AGAPE 1 CORINTHIANS 13) Matthew 5:45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he makes the sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. MAN LOVE(AGAPE) FELLOW MAN III- The Love(AGAPE) Framework

• Message: “Decision Making 101” from Pastor Joe

  Decision Making 101 How To Make Great Decisions? Lesson Objective:  To  discuss the process of making decisions and understanding that we can always make better decisions.  More importantly understanding that what is most important is what you do after you make the decision Scripture: Luke 6: 12-15 Steps in making Decisions The stool of God’s wisdom is held up by three-legs: the Bible, Godly counsel, and prayer Pray. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him 2.     1 Chronicles 16:11 "Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!" Be careful for what you pray--  wisdom or answer???? Gather information    Proverbs 1:5: "Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.” Proverbs 15:22  Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed Proverbs 18:13 He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him Proverbs 29:20  Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Look at alternatives 1 Kings 3:25 The king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other. ” 2 Samuel 24: 11-14 Luke 14:28: "For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?" Proverbs 18:17: "The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him ."Always look at pros and cons even when you think you know all that you need to know Make sure to seek out those who may tend to disagree with you Make a decision James 1:8  being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways 2.    Colossians 3:17: "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him Do it 1.     Proverbs 3:5-6:   Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths Romans 8:28:"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." 3.     Isaiah 41:10: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand Learn to use for next decision Thomas Edison found reasons why it did not work so he could succeed. Is it possible to not make the right decision? Summary Pray Gather Information Look at alternatives Make decision Do it Learn from the results of the decision Pray

• Message: “How To Use Our Senses To Make Sense” from Pastor Joe

  How To Use Our Five Senses To Make Sense Lesson Objective: To study how using our five senses can get us into trouble without using our sixth sense. Scripture: Genesis 13: 10-11; What we see with our eyes can get us into trouble Lot chose land with his eyes. Genesis 13: 10-11 And Lot looked out and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan, all the way to Zoar, was well watered like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) 11So Lot chose the whole plain of the Jordan for himself and set out toward the east. And Abram and Lot parted company. David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11: 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, Our mouth can get us into trouble Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden tree Genesis 3:6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Peter gets into trouble because of his mouth Mark 8: 31-33 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again.32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33 But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” Having ears does not mean that we hear The Isrealites did not hear Hebrews 4:2 For to us was the gospel preached, as well as to them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. Saul heard the wrong people 1 Samuel 15:24 Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned. I violated the LORD's command and your instructions. I was afraid of the men and so I gave in to them. Touch can kill Uzziah dies because he touched the ark 2 Samuel 6: 6-7 But when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out toward the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen nearly upset it.7 And the anger of the Lord burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down there for his irreverence; and he died there by the ark of God Remember touching can lead you down a forbidden path What is the difference between boy/girl friend relationships and friend relationships? Smell can deceive Isaac is deceived by the smell of Jacob Genesis 27:27 So he went to him and kissed him. When Isaac caught the smell of his clothes, he blessed him and said………. Sixth Sense John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, HE WILL TEACH YOU ALL THINGS, and bring to your remembrance all things that I have said to you. John 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, HE WILL GUIDE YOU INTO ALL TRUTH Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts. Ezekiel 3:3 And He said to me, “Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your stomach with this scroll that I give you.” So I ate, and it was in my mouth like honey in sweetness 1 John 4:1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.