Scandalous sayings by JESUS : study 9-18-11, Pastor Tom Shrader
Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord', will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord,Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'
Matthew 7:13-14 Enter thrugh the narrow gate, wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. BUT small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it."
Ephes 2 ( I have been changed from the inside out, not a reformed life, a transformed life, my heart is changed !
Macarthur Bible Genuine Saving Faith study;
Moral visibility
Intellectual knowledge
Genuine Repentance
Guenuine brokenness/ Humility
Devotion to GOD
Continual Prayer
Selfless Love
Seperated from the world
Spiritual Growth, evidence in my life
Obedient life
Hunger for the WORD
Evidence of a Transformed life
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Reality of our own 9- 11' s notes/911 mess:Tom Shrader
We each have our individual 9-11's, (trials) and in the midst of them,
You, GOD, can teach us.
God is Soverign:
1.Doctrine is essential, especially in difficult times.
God doesn't owe us an explanation, He's God, He's in control,
He spoke the world into existance.
It's the Isaiah 6 moment for each of us...."Woe to me" when we
begin to see, God for who he is.
2. Things are temporary; James 4:15-16 "instead you ought to say,"If it is
the Lord's will we will live and do this or that. As it is you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil."
(write your plans in pencil and remember God has the eraser.....)
3. FACT. Romans 8:28 " God works all things together for good , for those who love him and are called according to HIS purpose."
Sometimes the Lord takes away our security to make us look to HIM.
You, GOD, can teach us.
God is Soverign:
1.Doctrine is essential, especially in difficult times.
God doesn't owe us an explanation, He's God, He's in control,
He spoke the world into existance.
It's the Isaiah 6 moment for each of us...."Woe to me" when we
begin to see, God for who he is.
2. Things are temporary; James 4:15-16 "instead you ought to say,"If it is
the Lord's will we will live and do this or that. As it is you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil."
(write your plans in pencil and remember God has the eraser.....)
3. FACT. Romans 8:28 " God works all things together for good , for those who love him and are called according to HIS purpose."
Sometimes the Lord takes away our security to make us look to HIM.
Trust and Obedience LWF.org
Review reasons for obedience:
Obedience is a duty to be performed, We "ought " to obey
God wants your obedience, disobedience is in iniquity, (sin),
puts you on the same side as the devil. It's like putting your
fist up to God, and saying , my will, not your will God.
What is an idol? Anything you love more, honor more, seek out
more than God.
Obedience is a debt to be paid ACts 5;29-31
1 John 4: 10"This is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us
and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."
Obedience is a decision to be practiced, you can choose to obey or you can choose to disobey.
Answer these questions:
What is more powerful than God?
What is more evil than Satan?
What is it rich people think they need?
What is it that poor people have plenty of?
What is it that if you eat it you'll die?
answer..............Nothing
What God cannot do
1.God cannot fail. Ephes 1:11
2.God cannot do evil. Titus 1:2
3. God cannot be temped. James 1:13-14
4. God cannot deny himself. 2 Timothy 2:13
5. God cannot be unjust. Romans 3:26
6. God cannot force loving obedience
forced love is NOT love at all.......
He has enabled us, We Love Him because HE first loved us !
we must say, I Will obey HIM !
Obedience is a duty to be performed, We "ought " to obey
God wants your obedience, disobedience is in iniquity, (sin),
puts you on the same side as the devil. It's like putting your
fist up to God, and saying , my will, not your will God.
What is an idol? Anything you love more, honor more, seek out
more than God.
Obedience is a debt to be paid ACts 5;29-31
1 John 4: 10"This is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us
and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."
Obedience is a decision to be practiced, you can choose to obey or you can choose to disobey.
Answer these questions:
What is more powerful than God?
What is more evil than Satan?
What is it rich people think they need?
What is it that poor people have plenty of?
What is it that if you eat it you'll die?
answer..............Nothing
What God cannot do
1.God cannot fail. Ephes 1:11
2.God cannot do evil. Titus 1:2
3. God cannot be temped. James 1:13-14
4. God cannot deny himself. 2 Timothy 2:13
5. God cannot be unjust. Romans 3:26
6. God cannot force loving obedience
forced love is NOT love at all.......
He has enabled us, We Love Him because HE first loved us !
we must say, I Will obey HIM !
Monday, July 25, 2011
Another life coming into this world is showered upon !
August 16th, Joel's mom Gwen and I , had a baby shower, for Sarah and baby Isaac, we had about 16 people, we played just one fun game, and had the ladies fill out an advise card or any encouraging words they had for Sarah.We had an amazing spread of food, ladies like chick food, so we had baby croissant sandwiches, pasta salad, and fruit salad! Yumm
Gwen made the favors, which were little "V" -neck onesies,as Sarah would say, a little daddy love, cause Joel really digs the V-neck onesies for his boy . We had lots of diaper raffle prizes, so after Sarah opened one gift, she would draw a raffle tickets, (keeping the ladies engaged !!!) Oh Yeah
I had a timeline, but didn't need one, (ok just a little OCD,) with the time- line, my sister and Gwen, were life WHat.... hehe( I just wanted
to keep it flowing ) We then proceeded to have a refreshing ice cold water bottle for everyone to take when they left, seeings it was about 105 degrees out there. OHH and I couldn't forget to mention the other special guest, miss Lilly! She was great, she helped mom open a few gifts and then get all shy.She even had a couple gifts herself ! She ate lots of good food, and everyone really enjoyed seeing her, especially Gwen's sisters, who don't get to see her to often.
And so now, we are just waiting on Isaac's arrival. It looks like the little guy is a little tiny right now, but Sarah has a good 5-7 weeks, for him to gain a couple pounds and bless us with his presence. We are all so excited for a little boy to come, there are no boys on my side of the family, it is time!
Gwen made the favors, which were little "V" -neck onesies,as Sarah would say, a little daddy love, cause Joel really digs the V-neck onesies for his boy . We had lots of diaper raffle prizes, so after Sarah opened one gift, she would draw a raffle tickets, (keeping the ladies engaged !!!) Oh Yeah
I had a timeline, but didn't need one, (ok just a little OCD,) with the time- line, my sister and Gwen, were life WHat.... hehe( I just wanted
to keep it flowing ) We then proceeded to have a refreshing ice cold water bottle for everyone to take when they left, seeings it was about 105 degrees out there. OHH and I couldn't forget to mention the other special guest, miss Lilly! She was great, she helped mom open a few gifts and then get all shy.She even had a couple gifts herself ! She ate lots of good food, and everyone really enjoyed seeing her, especially Gwen's sisters, who don't get to see her to often.
And so now, we are just waiting on Isaac's arrival. It looks like the little guy is a little tiny right now, but Sarah has a good 5-7 weeks, for him to gain a couple pounds and bless us with his presence. We are all so excited for a little boy to come, there are no boys on my side of the family, it is time!
As one life ends and is celebrated.....
July 14th, We had Russ's dad's memorail at their house, there was a wonderful turnout of people who love Russ and Wilma and were there to celebrate Russ's life, and support Wilma. Russ's brother Burt came out
from Washington D.C. to honor his brother, it was great to get to meet him and his partner Mark, and to hear all the history of the Kubli boys . He just turned into this little 5 year old himself , as he tried on Russ's leather bomber jacket, as he was so proud to have on his Big brother's jacket. Priceless!
Joel sang "Amazing Grace" and Sarah sang "In the house of God forever", Cheryle wrote up all the things she remembered about her daddy, and we all laughed and cryed together, hearing it. Kimmy read an amazing poem written by Glen's girlfriend, Julie, about Russ.
Russell made a toast to his dad, we watched those videos from the 60's,70's and 80's, watching Wilmas handywork with the camera. hehe (she got better) remembering all the fun times. Cheryle put together a
powerpoint of pictures, we had on her computer, for everyone to see Russ throughoutthe years. Russ and Wilma were so fortunate to have such a Love for each other, some never experience that, and for that alone, they are Richly Blessed !
Russ's legacy will live on in each of his kids, we will hold strong together, as a team, loving each other unconditionally, and taking care of Wilma.
We love you all!
IN Jesus name, we Press on!
from Washington D.C. to honor his brother, it was great to get to meet him and his partner Mark, and to hear all the history of the Kubli boys . He just turned into this little 5 year old himself , as he tried on Russ's leather bomber jacket, as he was so proud to have on his Big brother's jacket. Priceless!
Joel sang "Amazing Grace" and Sarah sang "In the house of God forever", Cheryle wrote up all the things she remembered about her daddy, and we all laughed and cryed together, hearing it. Kimmy read an amazing poem written by Glen's girlfriend, Julie, about Russ.
Russell made a toast to his dad, we watched those videos from the 60's,70's and 80's, watching Wilmas handywork with the camera. hehe (she got better) remembering all the fun times. Cheryle put together a
powerpoint of pictures, we had on her computer, for everyone to see Russ throughoutthe years. Russ and Wilma were so fortunate to have such a Love for each other, some never experience that, and for that alone, they are Richly Blessed !
Russ's legacy will live on in each of his kids, we will hold strong together, as a team, loving each other unconditionally, and taking care of Wilma.
We love you all!
IN Jesus name, we Press on!
Life
Russell's dad passed away on July 8th, after a long battle with cancer. Russell was able to share some scripture with him on the 4th, and telling him he knew there was a heaven and he hoped to see him again some day. We were able to be there right after he died, His legacy will continue to live on , in all of his kids. These times of trials always seem to bring everyone a little closer, and that's exactly what Russ would have wanted for all of us. We pray for comfort, peace and healing for the entire family, especially Wilma at this difficult time for her.
Wanted to mention also, (because I haven't been on here in so long) that Russell's brother Gary also passed away March 17th, unexpectedly. He had type 1 Diabetes, but the cause of his death was heart failure.
Life is a gift, we never know how many days we may have.....
Don't Waste them.......
IN Jesus name, we Press on!!
Wanted to mention also, (because I haven't been on here in so long) that Russell's brother Gary also passed away March 17th, unexpectedly. He had type 1 Diabetes, but the cause of his death was heart failure.
Life is a gift, we never know how many days we may have.....
Don't Waste them.......
IN Jesus name, we Press on!!
You Love me Anyway ....
You Love Me Anyway
Sidewalk Prophetsfrom the album These Simple Truths
Buy on Amazon iTunes
The question was raised As my conscience fell A silly, little lie It didn't mean much But it lingers still In the corners of my mind
Still you call me to walk On the edge of this world
To spread my dreams and fly
But the future's so far, My heart is so frail
I think I'd rather stay inside ;
(Chorus)But You love me anyway...
It's like nothing in life, that I've ever known
Yes, You love me anyway..Oh Lord, how You love me
How You love me.....
It took more than my strength, to simply Be Still
To seek but never find, All the reasons we change
The reasons I doubt, why do loved ones have to die?
But, you love me anyway... It's like nothing in life,
that I'd ever known, Yes Love me anyway, ohhhh, How You
Love me...How you love me,
I am the thorn, in Your crown, But You love me anyway..
I am the sweat, from Your brow, But You love me anyway..
I am the nail in Your wrist...But You love me anyway..
I am Judas' kiss....But You love me anyway...
See now, I am the man that called out from the crowd
For Your blood to be spilled on this earth shaking ground
Yes then, I turned away with this smile on my face
With this sin in my heart, tried to bury Your grace
And then alone in the night, I still called out for You
So ashamed of my life, my life, my life''
But You love me anyway, it's like nothing in life , that I'd rather know
Yes, You love me anyway.. Ohhhh, How You love me,how you love me
How You love me,How You love me,How You love me......
Woe to me, for i am undone,after hearing this song
AAHHH but, Job, 42:5 My ears "had" heard of you, but "now" my
eyes have seen you! Thank you , Jesus for opening up my eyes, to your
Truth!
Sidewalk Prophetsfrom the album These Simple Truths
Buy on Amazon iTunes
The question was raised As my conscience fell A silly, little lie It didn't mean much But it lingers still In the corners of my mind
Still you call me to walk On the edge of this world
To spread my dreams and fly
But the future's so far, My heart is so frail
I think I'd rather stay inside ;
(Chorus)But You love me anyway...
It's like nothing in life, that I've ever known
Yes, You love me anyway..Oh Lord, how You love me
How You love me.....
It took more than my strength, to simply Be Still
To seek but never find, All the reasons we change
The reasons I doubt, why do loved ones have to die?
But, you love me anyway... It's like nothing in life,
that I'd ever known, Yes Love me anyway, ohhhh, How You
Love me...How you love me,
I am the thorn, in Your crown, But You love me anyway..
I am the sweat, from Your brow, But You love me anyway..
I am the nail in Your wrist...But You love me anyway..
I am Judas' kiss....But You love me anyway...
See now, I am the man that called out from the crowd
For Your blood to be spilled on this earth shaking ground
Yes then, I turned away with this smile on my face
With this sin in my heart, tried to bury Your grace
And then alone in the night, I still called out for You
So ashamed of my life, my life, my life''
But You love me anyway, it's like nothing in life , that I'd rather know
Yes, You love me anyway.. Ohhhh, How You love me,how you love me
How You love me,How You love me,How You love me......
Woe to me, for i am undone,after hearing this song
AAHHH but, Job, 42:5 My ears "had" heard of you, but "now" my
eyes have seen you! Thank you , Jesus for opening up my eyes, to your
Truth!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Redemption Church Inaugural service !!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=25043&id=101995593194212
the Launch of Redemption Church !, sunday jan. 9th
the Launch of Redemption Church !, sunday jan. 9th
Why Jesus ???
Click on the link below to see professing Why Jesus ?...
Why Jesus? Because He chose me, before the beginning of time. He saved me, from my sin. There was nothing I could do, to ensure my own Salvation, from start to finish is was a work of God, and I owe my life, I lay down my life, for HIM. Because I now have, not only a purpose and meaning, but a Hope, and Peace beyond all understanding, that no matter what may happen in this lifetime, it is all temporal. I know, I will spend eternity in heaven with my King Jesus! So I will continue to live my life for HIM, and for His Glory ! Ohhh.... what a Joy it is to have a relationship, with the Creator God of the Universe !
click here at: and see why people profess; Why Jesus ?!
http://www.klove.com/ministry/why-jesus.aspx
Why Jesus? Because He chose me, before the beginning of time. He saved me, from my sin. There was nothing I could do, to ensure my own Salvation, from start to finish is was a work of God, and I owe my life, I lay down my life, for HIM. Because I now have, not only a purpose and meaning, but a Hope, and Peace beyond all understanding, that no matter what may happen in this lifetime, it is all temporal. I know, I will spend eternity in heaven with my King Jesus! So I will continue to live my life for HIM, and for His Glory ! Ohhh.... what a Joy it is to have a relationship, with the Creator God of the Universe !
click here at: and see why people profess; Why Jesus ?!
http://www.klove.com/ministry/why-jesus.aspx
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Want a great study ? The Character of Genuine Saving Faith From: The MacArthur Study Bible (NASB)
2nd Corinthians 13:5 "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you,-- unless indeed you fail the test?"
I. Evidence that neither proves nor disproves one's faith:
A. Visible Morality: Matt 19:16-21 ; 23 :27
B. Intellectual Knowledge: Rom 1 21; 2:17 ff
C. Religious Involvement: Matt 25: 1-10
D. Active Ministry: Matt 7: 21-24
E.Conviction of Sin: Acts 24:25
F. Assurance: Matt 23 (whole chapter)
G. Time of Decision: Luke 8: 13, 14
II. The Fruit/Proofs of Authentic/ True Christianity:
A. Love of God: Pslm 42:1; 73:25; Luke 10:27; Rom 8:7
B. Repentance from Sin: Pslm 32:5; Prob 28:13; Rom 7:14;
2 Corin 7:10; 1st John 1:8-10
C. Genuine Humility: Pslm 51:17; Matt 5:1-12; James 4:6,9
D.Continual Prayer: Luke 18:1; Ephes 6:18, Philp 4:6;
1st Tim 2:1-4; James 5:16-18
E. Selfless Love: 1st John 2:9; 3:14; 4:7
G. Separation from the World: 1Corin 2:12; James 4:4, 1John 2:15-17;
1st John 5:5
H.Spiritual Growth: Luke 8:15; John 15:1-6; Ephes 4:12-16
I. Obedient Living: Matt 7:21; John 15:14; Rom 16:26;
1st Peter 1:2, 22; 1st John 2:3-5
J. Hunger for God's Word: 1st Peter 2:1-3
K. Transfromation of Life: 2nd Corin 5:17
If list I is true of a person and list II is false, there is cause to question the validity of one's profession of faith. Yet if List II is true, then the top list will be also.
III. The Conduct of the Gospel:
A. Proclaim it: Matt 4:23
B. Defend it: Jude 3
C. Demonstrate it: Philip 1:27
D. Share it: Philip 1:5-6
E. Suffer for it: 2 Tim 1:8
F. Don't hinder it: 1 Cor 9:12
G. Be not ashamed: Romans 1:16
H. Preach it: 1 Cor 9:16
I. Be empowered: 1 Thess 1:5
J. Guard it: Galat 1:6-8
( The Character of Genuine Saving Faith
from the MacArthur Study Bible)
I. Evidence that neither proves nor disproves one's faith:
A. Visible Morality: Matt 19:16-21 ; 23 :27
B. Intellectual Knowledge: Rom 1 21; 2:17 ff
C. Religious Involvement: Matt 25: 1-10
D. Active Ministry: Matt 7: 21-24
E.Conviction of Sin: Acts 24:25
F. Assurance: Matt 23 (whole chapter)
G. Time of Decision: Luke 8: 13, 14
II. The Fruit/Proofs of Authentic/ True Christianity:
A. Love of God: Pslm 42:1; 73:25; Luke 10:27; Rom 8:7
B. Repentance from Sin: Pslm 32:5; Prob 28:13; Rom 7:14;
2 Corin 7:10; 1st John 1:8-10
C. Genuine Humility: Pslm 51:17; Matt 5:1-12; James 4:6,9
D.Continual Prayer: Luke 18:1; Ephes 6:18, Philp 4:6;
1st Tim 2:1-4; James 5:16-18
E. Selfless Love: 1st John 2:9; 3:14; 4:7
G. Separation from the World: 1Corin 2:12; James 4:4, 1John 2:15-17;
1st John 5:5
H.Spiritual Growth: Luke 8:15; John 15:1-6; Ephes 4:12-16
I. Obedient Living: Matt 7:21; John 15:14; Rom 16:26;
1st Peter 1:2, 22; 1st John 2:3-5
J. Hunger for God's Word: 1st Peter 2:1-3
K. Transfromation of Life: 2nd Corin 5:17
If list I is true of a person and list II is false, there is cause to question the validity of one's profession of faith. Yet if List II is true, then the top list will be also.
III. The Conduct of the Gospel:
A. Proclaim it: Matt 4:23
B. Defend it: Jude 3
C. Demonstrate it: Philip 1:27
D. Share it: Philip 1:5-6
E. Suffer for it: 2 Tim 1:8
F. Don't hinder it: 1 Cor 9:12
G. Be not ashamed: Romans 1:16
H. Preach it: 1 Cor 9:16
I. Be empowered: 1 Thess 1:5
J. Guard it: Galat 1:6-8
( The Character of Genuine Saving Faith
from the MacArthur Study Bible)
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