Worship Service Update 11/22/2013

This weekend, the sermon message called “I’m thankful for …” will be presented at the church I attend. If you are not able to attend your local church service (traveling, health condition, etc) or live outside the Waco area, I invite you to this link of the podcast where past and future sermon messages can be seen or listened to.

Last week’s message was titled “First, Guard Your Heart”. It’s important to do a heart check review from time to time to make sure we keep each other accountable to knowing Christ personally in our heart. Some of the main points made in the message are that God is for all people. He is able to work within us to help gain a heart for welcoming everyone. We each have a part to play as we invite others to join and give encouragement each day.

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Main points from the message

Pastor Steve brought the message to us with five main points. The first is that God’s heart is for people. We have a brief time to make a difference while on this earth and we need to think of ways we can make a difference. There are over seven billion people on our earth today. The population has exploded over the last fifty years and we are connected today by technology. Through a blog, smart phone, or iPad/tablet, we can connect with people all over the world.

A second point made is that our God is able. At times, we may not feel able to accomplish all the work that needs to be done but God is; His mighty power is at work within us and is able to get done much more than we could ever think.

Next, we must understand that everybody is welcome and that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. The Pharisees complained that Jesus associated with the wrong crowd. He accepted everybody including tax collectors, prostitutes, lepers, the poor, and the sick. All were welcome … Is this still possible today?

In Christ, we are given a loving Spirit that makes all things possible so the fourth point presented is that anything is possible. We should welcome all to church and make them feel a part. Revival happens when we follow the fifth point of the message which is to give our best. In order to make it happen, below are some affirmations we can tell ourselves each day:

1. I put God first everyday
2. I pray each day for others and for situations in my own life
3. I believe God is able
4. I will love my brothers and sisters in Christ
5. I give God my best with my time and talents
6. I confess my sins and ask God to change me