Prayer, Evangelism and Worship

The ability of God’s Living, Powerful, Sharp Word: (Hebrews 4:12) For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. a. Living: (John 6:63b) “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.” (Mat 4:4) But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'" b. Powerful: •  (1 Th 2:13) For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. c. Sharp: d. Divides Soul and Spirit: •  (John 6:63a) “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits no...

Shortly after 5 p.m., the day after the country just celebrated Easter, the country was rocked with a 6.1 earthquake.  The center of the quake is near Floridablanca Pampanga, a 2 to 2 1/2 hour north drive from Manila.  Pray for the Philippines as reports are coming in for damages and death count. The Mililani Fil-Am Baptist Church is putting together a medical mission team that will go on July, 2019.   If you are interested to join, support and help, please contact Pastor Bong Abagon at (808) 741-6294. #luzonquake by Manila Bulletin #luzonquake by ABS CBN

Topic:     The 7 th and Final Saying Theme:    Words of Assurance Text/Context Passage:  Luke 23:44-47 Resources:  Matthew Henry; John F. MacArthur Jr.; Rick Warren Note:  These notes are formatted as an educational tool  for men of our network churches preaching on April 19, 2019 during the Good Friday Service.   Click here to access the whole 7 sayings preparation.  Introduction They say that the last words of a dying man are one of the most important thing you need to listen to.  Jesus have spoken six and now we come to the final saying which brings “Words of Assurance.”   We all need assurance.  In this next ten seconds, can you write in your paper that’s making you really worry?  You’ve been thinking about his lately, your mind has been preoccupied, or you’re just scared …  (PAUSE) Transition  Let me read to you Luke 23:44-47 44  It w...

The 7 last words of Jesus Christ  The Gospels record that during the six hours Jesus was hanging on the cross He made seven different statements. These statements are of tremendous significance because they are the last words of Jesus before His death. They demonstrate that Jesus was consistent in His life and in His message until the end. 1.   Read - The Word of Forgiveness - "Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing" Context Passage:   Luke:  23:27-37 2.   Read - The Word of Trust - "Today you will be with me in paradise" Context Passage: Luke 23:39-43 3.   Read - The Word of Love - "Woman behold your son"  Context Passage:   John 19:25-27 4.   Read - The Word of Substitution - "My God, my God why have you forsaken me?"  Context Passage:   Matthew 27:45-46 5.   Read - The Word of Humanity - "I thirst" Context Passage:   John 19:28-29 6.   Read -  The Word of Victory - "It is fin...

Walls are helpful.  They secure and keep the bad elements out.  However, in an organization walls can impede and slow down progress.   Walls of tradition - we've never done it before that way, walls of doubt - we don't have enough to make that happen, and walls of apathy - maybe i can skip church this sunday, these are some walls that needs to be broken down.   When God was about to settle His children to the promised land, He led Joshua and the Israelites how to overcome the great walls of Jericho.  Here are three things that displayed the majesty and greatness of God. The Presence of God.  Joshua 5:13-15.  Joshua was ready to do his own thing, but God had greater plans.  He is neither for them or his enemies.    First, the General Joshua had to know who the real person in charge is - I am the captain of the army of the Lord .  Second, General Joshua need to nurture his relationship with God through worship - take off...

Notes on Evangelism and Leadership:  What excuses have you heard why Christian's don't evangelize... I like evangelism as long as someone else is doing it .   I don't have a gift of evangelism.   There's no gift of evangelism in the bible, but there's an evangelist, who is a gift to the church.  An evangelist is someone God uses to help God's people to share their faith.   Evangelism is not a gift for  SOME  believers,  it's a responsibility for ALL believers.  Evangelism is not a gift for SOME believers, it's a responsibility for ALL believers.   And that includes Leaders.   Leaders ought to be evangelistic:   "You can't lead what you don't live." You can't lead what you don't live. Illustration:  Bill Hybels, He uses his sailboat as a ministering tool and evangelistic tool.  What's your sailboat.   Evangelism is difficu...

Lodging:  If you have a military friend, ask if he can reserve a few beach cottages in Waimanalo or Waianae.    Waikiki, if you are unto the touristy day and night life.  Haleiwa have some nice beach houses you can rent.  Places to visit:  Honolulu: Pearl Harbor Memorial Punchbowl Memorial - for the history buff Pali lookout The Palace West Side Snorkel (Powerplant) Aulani Disney Hotel Luau: Paradise Cove (Shuttles from hotels available) East Side Hanauma Bay Hike Trail:  Choked North Shore Dole Pineapple / MAZE (morning trip) Giovanni Shrimp Truck, Kahuku (do this for lunch) Malaekahana Beach Park, cross the ocean to Bird Sanctuary Sharks Cove Laniakea Beach - Green Sea Turtles (almost guaranteed, park across the street) Snack:  Matsumoto Shave Ice Dinner:   Haleiwa Joes, Dinner On a separate time:   Polynesian Cultural Center (afternoon, evening trip)

10. Leviticus and the Holiness of God Today we are going to look at the book of Leviticus Third book in OT Instructions given to Moses along with the Ten Commandments At first glance, strange book with strange regulations about strange things Sacrifice animals Ox gores someone a  second  time Special festivals Not the core themes of Leviticus 1. Leviticus is consumed with the holiness of God — separate from sin 18:2-4; 19:18 2. He expects his people to more like him than like the world  3. If fail: God is a forgiving, merciful God CENTER IN ON THE SACRIFICES Same basic procedure — 1:3-9 (supply antecedents) — four things  Without blemish — “Pleasing” (Forgiveness is granted, cf. 4:20) Clear that the one bringing the sacrifice is a participant, not an observer Sinner hand and kills/skins/hacks / washes the sacrifice  Some sacrifices: blood sprinkled on sinner Sinner is responsible for his own sin —participant (not meaningless...