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2 Samuel 9:1-13Do you have a prayer request? https://ubcellsworth.org/#prayerBe a part of NT125 https://ubcellsworth.org/winter-sprin...If you need help or counseling....click here https://ubcellsworth.org/biblical-counseling-ministry/

That's The Truth! - END TIME ENDURANCE - 1 - Mark 13:13Do you have what it takes to make it to the end? Do you have what it takes in order to survive whatever will happen on this earth before the end of time? Expecting to escape avoids any preparation and plans to strengthen and fortify your endurance along with your ability to endure unto the end. The days will have to be shortened in order for God's elect to be saved! The great recompense of reward comes with a confidence that should not be cast away. Where do you stand - today? Jesus taught us everything we need to know. Directly from the word of God let's find out more! Get your Bible, listen, and be blessed...

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Matthew 6:5-13Do you think you tend to view God as more of a tender Father, or a perfect and powerful God?  Of course He is both, but we sometimes have the tendency to pray with one orientation more than the other.How would your prayers be different if you believed God was a tender and loving Father, but minimized the view of Him as perfect and powerful God?  Or that He is perfect and powerful, but not tender and loving?  Spend a few moments reflecting on how you most often view God, and how your prayers may be affected by how you view Him.https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/

INSTAGRAM: @youth_bioyPSALM READING: Psalm 104:31–35NEW TESTAMENT READING: 2 Corinthians 4:1–18OLD TESTAMENT READING: Micah 1:1–4:13Do you ever get discouraged? Are you ever tempted to ‘lose heart’? If you are, you are not alone. Paul was almost certainly tempted himself to lose heart, and he wrote to other Christians who were also tempted to do so.

Series: Faithfulness: A Deeper LookThe Power Source: HumilityPhilippians 2:1-18How does a Christ Follower become humble? 1.   Humility is a Problematic Problem         Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, … Philippians 2:1-3Letting go of your vanity.Letting go of your stubbornness. Letting go of the pride of exclusiveness.…not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:4Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.Galatians 1:10Letting go of being a people pleaser!2.      Jesus Christ is The Perfect Example.Philippians 2:5-11In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:Who, being in very nature God,    did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;rather, he made himself nothing    by taking the very nature[b] of a servant,    being made in human likeness.And being found in appearance as a man,    he humbled himself    by becoming obedient to death—        even death on a cross!Therefore God exalted him to the highest place    and gave him the name that is above every name,that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,    in heaven and on earth and under the earth, to the glory of God the Father.Philippians 2:5-113.   The Practical Application of Humility.Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, Philippians 2:12We are to … work with respect and reverence.  … for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Philippians 2:13Do everything without complaining or arguing. … for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.  Philippians 2:14   … so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of Godwithout fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. Philippians 2:15-16It will have a positive impact on the world for ChristIt will result in a Personal Joy But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.  So, you too should be glad and rejoice with me.  Philippians 2:17-18

Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” Matthew 5:13Do not become “salt” that loses its taste! The end of this kind of salt is that it is thrown out and trampled underfoot. So how is it that we lose our taste?First of all, let’s start with the purpose of salt. It’s an amazing seasoning that adds flavor to food. Salt by itself is not that tasty. But when added to a variety of food, it enters in and adds much.We are called to be the “salt of the earth.” And just like salt, we are not made to simply be the star and center of attention. We are not made only for ourselves. Instead, it is our Christian duty to enter into our world and add to it, helping to transform it into a world of grace and mercy, full of the “flavor” of God’s Kingdom. This is done, especially, by the building up of relationships. It’s done by striving to touch one person at a time so as to enhance their lives and help them to be closer to Christ. The love of God that we bring into our world, and into the lives of those whom we encounter, can be seen analogously as salt entering into food and enhancing it.Now back to our first question. How do we lose our taste? In other words, how is it that we fail to be the “salt of the earth?” We do this when we enter into our world, encounter various people, and fail to truly enhance their lives. When our presence in the lives of others has little or no effect upon them for the good, then our actions are like tasteless salt that is only good to be thrown away and “trampled underfoot.” This reveals to us that we have a duty to have an effect on the lives of others. We have a duty to enhance the goodness and faith of those whom we encounter on a regular basis. If we fail to make a difference in the lives of others, we are missing the point of those relationships and we are failing to be the salt of the Earth.Reflect, today, upon this duty that you have been given by Christ. Reflect upon the calling you have been charged with to make a difference in the lives of others. When others grow in faith and love as a result of your presence in their lives, you are fulfilling this most basic command of Christ. Commit yourself to being the salt of the Earth so that this world of ours will be a better place, filled with the flavor of the Kingdom of God.Lord, I offer myself to You for Your service and for Your glory. I pray that You will use me to transform our world into a holy place and a place where Your goodness dwells. I thank You for the privilege of being used by You and pray that You will use me in any way You desire. Jesus, I trust in You.Source: catholic-daily-reflections.com

Episode Notes Episode 69 is here, and the guys bring you the latest Pop Culture News, as well as the latest What The Hell is That, We celebrate our 4 Year Anniversary with a Huge Announcement that will change the game of our Podcast from here on out. Next the guys talk about "The Witcher" and "Bad Boys for Life" in the latest Trailer Talk Discussion, and the guys review "The Current War" and Ron reviews "Malificent 2: Mistress of Evil" in the latest Current Movie Review. All that and so much more in this episode you can't afford to miss.Segment Times: Upcoming Events/Announcements: 2:53 - 6:16 Pop Culture News: 7:57 - 35:26 4 Year Anniversary Big Announcement: 36:10 - 41:29 Trailer Talk: 42:00 - 44:59 Current Movie Review - Malificent 2: Mistress of Evil - 45:00 - 49:36 - The Current War - 49:37 - 56:29Throwback Movie Review - The 13th Warrior: 56:54 - 1:05:34 What the Hell is That/Close Show: 1:08:37 - 1:23:13Do you love our Show, Subscribe to Us and Leave a Review. Like us on Facebook: [link] https://www.facebook.com/SuperRetroThrowbackReviews/ Follow us on Twitter: [link] https://twitter.com/SuperRetroTBR Follow us on Instagram: [link] https://instagram.com/superretrothrowbackreviews Also Check us out on The Dorkening Podcast Network Check our Website [link] http://superretrothrowbackreviews.com Buy our Merch: TeePublic [link] https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1799375-super-retro-throwback-reviews-the-audio-files TeeSpring: [link] https://teespring.com/super-retro-loyalty-tee?tsmac=store&tsmic=super-retro-store&pid=2&cid=2397&sid=back Amazon: Coming SoonThis episode is brought to you by Deadly Grounds Coffee [link] https://deadlygroundscoffee.com (The official Sponsor of The Dorkening Podcast Network and Super Retro Throwback Reviews), this episode is also brought to you by Connecticut Cult Classics [link] https://www.connecticutcultclassics.com, and JPO Productions LLC. [link] http://www.jpoproductions.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Message Notes September 8, 2019 | Teacher: Ken wilsonSermon Slides WITNESSES: The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of ActsPrison: A Fearless and Faithful Ministry(Acts 16:16-40) An Exorcism of a Trafficked Girl Who Knows the TruthThe Gospel brings salvation and freedomto those in bondage.(Acts 16:16-18)A Kangaroo Court Protecting The ProfitsOpposition to the Gospelis often popular and profitable.(16:19-24)A Jailhouse Revival Reaching an Entire FamilyThe Gospel will save your lifeand impact your family.(16:25-34)A Strategic ResolutionGod’s rescue does not alwaysunfold the way we would like.(16:35-40)Lessons for Witnesses:The power of the Gospel brings release from bondage, freedom from fear, salvation from death, transformation to families, and purpose for suffering.Next Steps• Have you been freed by the gospel of Jesus Christ?• Is the gospel having an impact in your life and your family?• Is Jesus worthy of your suffering? This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - Mark 5:1-20• Tuesday - Luke 8:26-39• Wednesday - Romans 8:18-27• Thursday - Romans 8:28-39• Friday - Acts 17:1-9Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another. Home Church Questions • Read Acts 16:16-40. • What was the main point of the message this week? • Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message? • What was your main take-away from this week’s message? • What do you know about human trafficking? • In what way is the gospel a threat to human trafficking? • Where do you see growing government opposition to the gospel? How should we respond? • This passage is as clear as it gets when it comes to the gospel. What are the essentials of presenting gospel truth? What must a person do to be saved? • What do you think happened with the baptism of the whole household? Does this verse teach infant baptism? Do you think only adults were baptized? • Why were they baptized so quickly (no confirmation class)? • Why did Paul not appeal to his Roman Citizenship earlier? • How much suffering have you had to endure for the sake of the gospel?At Fellowship Fellowship 101 | September 15 | 9-10:30 a.m.Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, September 15, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room (new building ) during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questions and meet some of our ministry leaders. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.Home church Get connected, join a small group! Fellowship continues to connect people in relationship through our small group ministry called Home Church. Home Churches meet weekly in homes to study, pray, and serve together. Stop by our display in the Atrium after service to get connected. NEXT Launching If you are between 18 and 25, looking for biblical community, we have a place for you! After second service today lunch will be provided by one of our small groups which is always great food! Then, join us Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and small groups. Meet our college and young adult pastor, Zach Benton, in the Atrium at the NEXT table after service or email at zbenton@fellowshipconway.org. Equipping MinistryLots of classes on a variety of topics are launching in the next few weeks, including - Marriage, Doctrine, Financial Peace, Bible Study Methods, Spiritual Disciplines, and Apologetics. Choose the class that will further your spiritual growth and invest in your relationship with God this Fall. Join us in the Atrium after service, or check out all the classes at https://www.fellowshipconway.org/equipping.Girlfriends Retreat - Ferncliff Conference Center, October 11-13Do you long to get away from everyday responsibilities and take time to worship God and connect with other women? You need this! Discounted early bird registration starting at $105 from now through September 15. Registration cost starts at $120 from September 16 through September 30. For more info contact Lesta at lestae@gmail.com. Sign-up at the Connection Center or online. Father - Son Camp Out Today is the final day to sign-up. Fathers and their sons, grades K-12, are invited to the woods on Friday evening and Saturday, Sept 13-14, for the Father-Son Camp Out. Register at fellowshipconway.com/register for more information. Fellowship Kids Baptism Class - Starting today - Second ServiceIf your child has placed their faith in Christ, we would love for you to join us for this four week class. This is a class for you and your child to attend together as we discuss the character of God, salvation, baptism and spiritual disciplines. If you are interested, email Heather at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org.OCC Packing Party PrepThe OCC team would like to invite anyone free during the day to join us for our last shoebox item prep on Wednesday, September 11, from 9-noon in Equipping Room #2101. The Special Pack is quickly approaching and we are looking forward to being prepared for that evening.OCC Packing PartyMark your calendars now! The 2019 Operation Christmas Child Special Packing party will be Tuesday, September 17th, from 6-9. You don’t want to miss this fun and eternally significant night as we pack 2400 gospel opportunities. Men’s Muster Early Bird Sign-up has begun! Men, mark your calendar (April 17-19, 2020) and get onboard now to save money on your Muster registration. Go to https://www.fellowshipconway.org/mens-ministry for more information. FinancesWeekly Budget 25,650Giving For 8/25 22,723Giving For 9/01 25,085YTD Budget 256,500YTD Giving 226,801Over (under) (29,699)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,579,152Received-to-date 1,177,149Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.

Message Notes September 1, 2019 | Teacher: Ken wilsonMessage Notes WITNESSES:The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of ActsPhilippi: A Wealthy Woman Worshipper(Acts 16:11-15) Philippi: No Little PlacesGod uses strategic places.(Acts 16:11-12)• Straightforward Obedience (16:11)• Roman Colony (16:12a)• Leading City (16:12b)Lydia: No Little People God uses strategic people.(16:13-15)• A Place for Prayer (16:13)• A Woman who Worships (16:14)• A Household of Hospitality (16:5)Lessons for Witnesses:God uses willing people in strategic placesto accomplish His purpose and spread the gospel.Next Steps• God wants to use you. How?• God wants to use you where you are. How? This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - Philippians 1• Tuesday - Philippians 2• Wednesday - Philippians 3• Thursday - Philippians 4• Friday - Acts 16:16-40Home Church Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another. Home Church Questions • Read Acts 16:11-15. • What was the main point of the message this week? • Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message? • What was your main take-away from this week’s message? • If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? • Is there anything that you know right now is an area where God has been clear and straightforward where obedience is required? • What are you doing to advance the gospel right now? • Why is prayer a constant challenge for Christians? • What have you learned about prayer that has helped you move closer to the kind of prayer life you would like to have? • What prayer disciplines have been helpful for you? • Who has shared the gift of hospitality with you? What does true hospitality look like?At Fellowship Fellowship 101 | September 15 | 9-10:30 a.m. Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, September 15, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room (new building ) during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questionsand meet some of our ministry leaders. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.Home Church Launch Fellowship continues to connect people in relationship through our small group ministry called Home Church. Home Churches meet weekly in homes to study, pray, and serve together. Stop by our display in the Atrium after service to get connected. NEXT Launching Anyone between 18 and 25 looking for biblical community? We have a place for you! Join us Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and small groups. Meet our college and young adult pastor, Zach Benton, in the Atrium at the NEXT table after service or email at zbenton@fellowshipconway.org. Equipping MinistryLots of classes on a variety of topics are launching next week, including - Parenting, Discipleship, Financial Peace, and The Story Project. Choose the class that will further your spiritual growth and invest in your relationship with God this Fall. Join us in the atrium after service, or check out all the classes at https://www.fellowshipconway.org/equipping.Girlfriend’s Chili, Chocolate, and Chihuahuas - September 7, 6 p.m. For ten years, the Girlfriend’s Ministry at Fellowship has connected women to God and to one another. We are celebrating by going back to where it all started with an event called Chili, Chocolate, and Chihuahuas. The evening will be filled with good food, great people, and a movie. You will not want to miss gathering with other women to celebrate all God has done and will do among the women at Fellowship. Childcare provided by RSVP to shann@conwaycorp.net. Sign-up at the Connection Center. Girlfriends Retreat - Ferncliff Conference Center, October 11-13Do you long to get away from everyday responsibilities and take time to worship God and connect with other women? You need this! Discounted early bird registration $105 from August 18 to September 15. For more info contact Lesta at lestae@gmail.com. Sign-up at the Connection Center. Father - Son Camp Out Fathers and their sons, grades K-12, are invited to the woods on Friday evening and Saturday, Sept 13-14, for the Father Son Camp Out. For more information go to fellowshipconway.com/register. For questions email men@fellowshipconway.org. Fellowship Kids Baptism Class - September 8, 15, 22, 29 - Second ServiceIf your child has placed their faith in Christ, we would love for you to join us for this four week class. This is a class for you and your child to attend together as we discuss the character of God, salvation, baptism and spiritual disciplines. If you are interested, email Heather at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org.OCC Packing PartyMark your calendars now! The 2019 Operation Christmas Child Special Packing party will be Tuesday, September 17th from 6-9. You don’t want to miss this fun and eternally significant night as we pack 2400 gospel opportunities. Men’s Muster Early Bird Sign-up has begun! Men, mark your calendar (April 17-19, 2020) and get onboard now to save money on your Muster registration. Go to https://www.fellowshipconway.org/mens-ministry for more information.FinancesWeekly Budget 25,650Giving For 8/18 19,952Giving For 8/25 22,723YTD Budget 230,850YTD Giving 201,716Over (under) (29,134)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,578,642Received-to-date 1,173,031Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.

Q&A #3 What state would you recommend for a first Elk Hunt? 00:00:52 - 00:01:30What bipod are you using Frank? 00:01:30 - 00:02:26How do you call in a Bull Elk inside 75yds 00:02:26 - 00:04:55What type of Archery Elk hunting is more productive in Colorado? 00:04:56 - 00:06:56What camera does Aron use. What would you recommend for a beginner outdoor photographer? 00:06:57 - 00:08:45Do you like private land or public land hunting? 00:08:46 - 00:10:07What weapon do you prefer for weapon hunting? 00:10:08 - 00:11:53What DOA arrow rest do you prefer? 00:11:57 - 00:13:24Is there a lot of public land in eastern Colorado to hunt Mule Deer with a bow? 00:13:25 - 00:13:50How would you prep for a hot weather mule deer hunt? 00:13:51 - 00:15:06When would you use a Kifaru Meat Bag over a synthetic bag? 00:15:12 - 00:15:56What after market cables do you use? 00:16:07 - 00:17:50Where do you buy SPAM in bulk and how would you field judge a cougar? 00:17:51 - 00:19:06What do you have planned for hunts next year? 00:19:07 - 00:21:46What shelter would you run for 2 guys on a 12 day hunt in Alaska? 00:21:47 - 00:22:22Can you swap out stays at home? 00:22:23 - 00:22:45Any plans to release a 3000ci bag next year? 00:22:56 - 00:23:06What is your beef with KUIU? Frank didn't say "Wonderful" 00:23:11 - 00:26:20Advice on buying a used bow 00:26:25 - 00:27:00How many times can you post a photo of the same animal before it is too much? 00:27:52 - 00:29:22What is your favorite sleeping pad for early and late season? 00:29:22 - 00:30:05When looking for an OTC Elk Tag what do you look for? 00:30:16 - 00:31:16When will you open up a satellite store? 00:31:17 - 00:31:28What grain broadheads do you recommend for Elk? 00:31:28 - 00:32:38What is your third favorite podcast? 00:33:04 - 00:33:41Best recommendation for cleaning the blood off of your pack? 00:33:41 - 00:34:37What books do you recommend for bowtuning? 00:34:39 - 00:34:59Sawtooth or TUT? 00:36:51 - 00:38:19What is the best way to travel with gear when flying? 00:38:20 - 00:39:41 What is your favorite rain gear? 00:39:44 - 00:42:27Puffy pants...what do you recommend? 00:42:34 - 00:44:13Do you take items for luck? 00:45:51 - 00:46:22Stabilizers and Cams: 00:46:41 - 00:47:43What three person shelter do you recommend with kids? 00:47:51 - 00:48:48Peanut butter bar or SPAM sando? 00:48:53 - 00:49:46What other packs have you used that have performed better than expected? 00:49:46 - 00:50:23Merino wool or Cotton? 00:50:54 - 00:52:10Pack options for an Elk hunt: 00:52:10 - 00:52:54Do you use a Prime Logic? 00:53:01 - 00:54:23Is Kifaru going to make a nest for a floorless shelter? 00:54:51 - 00:55:40what is most important when eastern hunters are preparing to hunt out west? 00:55:45 - 00:56:34Hunting in Minnesota: 00:56:35 - 00:57:33How to deal with Jeff Lander: 00:58:52 - 00:59:25Insert and outsert: 00:59:26 - 01:00:02What is the new pack in recent photos? 01:00:03 - 01:00:47What is your choice for software for audio video and photography? 01:00:49 - 01:00:58How did Aron get into the outdoor industry? 01:01:05 - 01:02:38Should I buy a Kifaru pack now or wait for the new gear to drop? 01:02:42 - 01:03:28Pack with a rifle scabbard: 01:03:45 - 01:04:09Giveaway: comment on this podcast!

1 John 3:11-15 11For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's righteous. 13Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you. 14We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. 15Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.

Have you ever played or heard of the game bigger and better? You start with something small and keep trying to trade for something bigger and better. The bigger, the better. Bob Goff tells the story of one time his son and his son’s friends played this. They all started with something small and went out into the neighborhood. Golf’s son started out with a dime. The first house he went to he said, I’m playing bigger and better and I was wondering if I could trade you this dime for something bigger or better? The man who answered the door yelled to his wife,  Honey we are playing bigger and better! What do we have that we can trade for a dime? They had an air mattress that they were no longer using- so they swapped that… Now that’s pretty great. A large air mattress is pretty big. However, he kept going. He traded the air mattress for a ping pong table. He traded the ping pong table, and made a dozen more trades as he made his way through the neighborhood… When he came home, he drove home in an old pickup truck, that he had traded for!  Goff said, he didn’t need a truck so he gave it to a local church to give away to a person starting over… That trade was the best, because trading the dime up for bigger and better all the way to a pickup was nothing in comparison in trading the pickup for the great sense of joy and love that came from helping someone in need. In this section of Corinthians, Paul talks about money and how we can trade it for something bigger and better. God is always giving us chances to trade up and be part of something bigger and better than ourselves. Money often creates controversy, and it was causing an issue between the Corinthians and Paul. But it’s not what you would expect. It was creating a problem, not because Paul was requesting funds but because he was refusing them. What? Let’s read this passage and figure out what’s going on. Read 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 Intro: Paul hadn’t needed funds from the Corinthians. He had a means of support that he had worked out through tent making with Aquila and Priscilla- and some of Paul’s critics were using this against him. They were saying that he wasn’t the real deal- that he wasn’t even a full time minister- that he couldn’t be a real apostle if he wasn’t doing this full time. Paul responds defending his apostleship and saying that he did deserve to receive material goods, but that he had forsaken that right because he found he could go farther, faster without relying on the financial support of the church and God had given him an alternative means of income in making tents. Paul’s point is that he not any less of an apostle because of this, he has simply chosen to fund his own ministry efforts. Currently in the FWB partnership of churches we have 2 churches that are on the rebound. They were very near the brink of closing. They had large amounts of debt and had lost just about all of their people. In both instances the pastor who came there had been uniquely gifted in that they had great skills for and opportunities in the secular workplace. James Lindsey in Ft Wayne runs a furniture factory. Travis Penn is a an IT guy and run the IT department for the school corporation in North Indy. Both of these men are not less than pastors. We do not look at them any differently except that we admire their willingness to pastor these churches and work regular work weeks at the other job. Because of their skill set and unique calling, the church is able to afford to move forward. Paul’s response to his critics is strange because he starts by saying I deserve to be paid, even though I’m not. Paul was defending his authority as an apostle, but he wasn’t trying to establish a precedent that all church leaders should find other employment. So he builds the case for his apostleship and the support of church leaders. So the first point here in chapter 9 is Material goods should be supplied to church leaders. 4Have we not power (the right) to eat and to drink? 7Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 9For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? 10Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. 13Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? 14Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. Verse 9 is a quote of Deuteronomy 25:4 Refers to the practice of an ox dragging a sledge over grain separating the kernels from the stalk. They were not to muzzle the ox so that he could reap benefits from the grain he was treading. Then Paul asks, is God concerned for the ox? Paul is saying, If God is concerned about the ox, I’m sure he’s concerned about people- about the leaders of the church. Paul is saying, if God wants to make sure that the ox who helps harvest the grain gets a share of the fruits of his labor, surely your spiritual leaders and pastors should receive a share in the harvest- the fruits of his labors. In this passage Paul highlights that fact that every church leader is different, every scenario is different. Paul mentions that some of the apostles had wives that they were bringing along with them in ministry. Obviously Peter’s responsibilities were different than Paul’s. Paul had argued that though he didn’t marry, that was well within the rights of a believer. Paul is now arguing that though he doesn’t receive financial support from the church, that is well within the rights of the church leader. The next two points are what I want to get to… Material goods pale in comparison to Spiritual Benefits. 11If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? 12aIf others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? In verse 11, Paul uses yet another rhetorical question- if we sow unto you spiritual things, is it a big deal that we reap or harvest carnal or material things? In other words, Paul is saying the seeds that we have planted in your lives are producing peace, joy, love, restoration, and purpose. All of these are much greater than what we ask for to support our families and take care of ourselves. Now Paul isn’t calling this a trade. You don’t get the spiritual help because you give financial support. You don’t have to give an offering to receive spiritual benefit. If you call me for counseling and help, I will not discuss payment plans with you first. When you come to the altar, your benefit is not contingent upon the offering. So it isn’t a trade, however, Paul is saying that if we compare what we receive with what we are asked to give, the deal is a pretty good one. However, many people fail to see it this way. For many, because the spiritual benefits are intangible- they can’t bring themselves to give their money which could purchase them tangible things- something that they can hold, or sit on, or ride in, or watch. None of the tangible stuff you have purchased in this life comes close to the value that is in the intangible goods you receive through God’s grace.  We struggle with this. We struggle to give and make an investment in the kingdom of God because we can’t see what we are purchasing. “Faith isn’t a formula or a business deal. In Short there’s nothing on the other side of the equal sign, just Jesus.” - Bob Goff We’ve traded our broken lives for something bigger and better. If we’ve trusted Jesus with our lives and received something far greater- why don’t we trust him to trade our material goods for something bigger and better? My phone is broken. It’s messed up. I can see messages and calls and sometimes I can answer them, but often I can’t. I went to the store to see about getting it fixed. They said, well you’ve got 4 months left on your contract so we’ll let you upgrade, but you have to trade in your phone and since it’s broken, we don’t want it. Well, if it wasn’t broken I wouldn’t need to trade it in… but because it’s broken I do need to trade it in but can’t. When we come to the Lord with our broken and shattered lives, he doesn’t say, “uh, well, I was actually looking to take an exchange on a moderately used life, not a broken one….” When we come to the Lord with our broken and shattered lives, he accepts us, no questions asked. If the Lord is willing to take your broken life- what sense does it make to not trust him with your money? If you are willing to trust God with your very life, why not trust him with your stuff?  Why not trust him with your funds? “You know your trusting God when you trust Him with your money.” - Nieuwhoff. You say, well I’m poor. I hardly have any money. That’s what’s great about the Lord- you don’t have to give a certain amount to qualify- you don’t have to reach some tier of giving- you just need to give.  The Lord calls us to give 10% as a tithe. For some of you, 10% isn’t very much, but it’s still obedience. For some of you, 10% is quite a bit but that means your 90% is still quite a bit. Though our income levels vary, we can all be obedient. Got a small paycheck, you can still be obedient. In fact, Jesus made it clear that the woman who had less to give exercised great faith because she gave out of need, not out of abundance. Though our gifts differ, we can all be part of something bigger and better than us. Then notice what verse 12 says, if others are partakers with you, are not we also? Paul is referring to other church leaders and teachers who had come through that the Corinthians had supported. Paul said, if they are worthy of your support, aren’t we? We established your church and introduced you to the gospel and now we are doing the same thing in another city, doesn’t that qualify as worthy of support? Now think about this in 2 ways. You pay people all of the time. You pay people to work on your car, you pay for tires, you pay for gas, you pay for cable and internet, you pay for fast food, you pay someone to cut your hair, you pay for everything. Paul says, if you are willing to pay for all of these things, shouldn’t you be willing to pay to support the people who lead you in a relationship with Jesus? If the Spiritual is more valuable than the material, why would we only pay to support those that provide the material?? Paul and Silas had established the church in Corinth and were now doing the same thing in another city that didn’t have a church. They were working so that another group of people could experience what they had experienced of the forgiveness and redemption of the Jesus. Our church exists because Free Will Baptists sent funds and offerings to support Bob Helms as he established a new church. We are here because God worked through the generosity of other churches to make this possible. There are missionaries who are doing the same thing right now, they are taking the gospel into cities where it is not represented. They are establishing new churches in places like Eerie, PA, and Irvine, CA and Tokyo, Japan, and India. They deserve our financial support. Last week at the NAFWB we ended the week with the missions service as we do each year. All missionaries who are able to be present come to the stage and are recognized, new missionaries are prayed for and commissioned. It’s very moving. Then this week I read of a missionary couple to Tokyo who are resigning and coming home in September because their funds have dwindled. Material goods are not a motivating factor for noble church leaders. 12bNevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. 15But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. 16For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. Paul only used money to reach the next opportunity to preach the gospel. We are not in this for the money,  we are in this to preach the gospel. verse 12 says we suffer all things lest we should hinder the gospel… 16 - I do this out of necessity. - Woe is me is I don’t preach the gospel. Paul was saying, give or don’t give, I’m still going to preach the gospel. Paul says, I’m compelled, I’m called! I must preach the gospel. I do not lead the church because I want the pay- I lead the church because I love the gospel and I must proclaim it! You will not be consumed with money if you are compelled by the gospel. Paul said, I’ll walk away from money to preach the gospel. Paul had traded money and stuff for something bigger and better, the gospel. Some of you, you love money. You cling to it. It consumes you. You are always angling to get more, make more, some of you- money consumes you because you spend it so fast on all the stuff that you want and all the stuff you so desperately want… Let me invite you to trade it for something bigger and better.

Co-Pastor Andrew Packman, during dinner church, talks about giving, emptying, finding, and carpe-ing the diem. Readings: “Everything is Borrowed” (excerpt)--The StreetsSome days I feel I’m getting smaller and smaller,But some nights, I seem to grow taller and taller.And we keep shrinkin’ and shrinkin’ but this will not finish.You’re never nothing, if you didn’t disappear.Just when I discovered the meaning of life, they changed it.Just when I’m loving life, it seems to start raining.I pulled the sail safe switch, sea sail and I’m into the stars.I love the rain on my scars.  The sky’s now red, my eyes reflect jets.Smiling at this blessing, this life is the best.I came to this world with nothingAnd I leave with nothing but loveEverything else is just borrowedIf it’s bleak, or if the week’s leaking down the streetOr if any day’s wasted, I want to face facts.My time on this earth is my only penny,Wise is the gent counting every moment spent.I don’t want to explain things, don’t wanna fill in the gaps,I want to look at my friends and in that minute be atI came to this world with nothingAnd I leave with nothing but loveEverything else is just borrowedIt’s a bit like luck, you can only seemTo borrow it, you can’t keep it.When the wind of change whistles into playWill I blink or flinch away?The wind of change won’t whistle me awayIf I spin my tails and sail.And sail away, let yesterday become today.Excerpt from “Up from Pain”-- Charles Blow, NY Times Sunday Review 9.19.2014Daring to step into oneself is the bravest, strangest, most natural, most terrifying thing a person can do, because when you cease to wrap yourself in artifice you are naked, and when you are naked you are vulnerable.But vulnerability is the leading edge of truth. Being willing to sacrifice a false life is the only way to live a true one.Philippians 2:3-13Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interest of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross. Therefore, God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that in the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God, the Father.Therefore, my beloved, just as you have obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.