Being Smart
For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age. So put on God’s armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy’s attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground. So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate …. (Ephesians 6:12-14 TEV)
That verse has struck home with me this morning. As Christians, we are fighting each other rather than realizing who the real enemy of our lives is. Would you consider this week taking time to pray that the Lord would make you sensitive to what He desires to do in your life and in the life of those that you love? Would you intentionally lift up your church family and those that you know that have been struggling with some issues in their lives? Would you lift up your pastor that I would hear from Heaven as we move forward in the call that the Lord has given us? Spiritual battles can only be won in the spiritual realm. We must cry out to God to intervine on our behalf. As we continue in the sermon series “The Fruit of the Spirit”, would you be praying that the Lord will do something amazing in our lives? P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens!)
Miracles are right around the corner….we just have to get around the corner!
Pastor Tony
World Series example
Hi everyone,
This week I went to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. It was exciting watching teams from around the world compete for the prize of champion. People in the stands showing their support by yelling, making signs, starting stadium waves, and by objecting to anyone saying a bad thing about “their team.” People who otherwise would not give the time of day to each other are now hugging each other and giving words of encouragement. I think there is a sermon illustration here! What would our church look like if we showed that same support for our team, offered words of encouragement and hugged someone that was having a bad day. If 12-13 year old kids can draw people together, how much more should the love of Jesus draw us together?
Pastor Tony
What do you want?
We are rapidly finishing the adult study on Philippians. We will soon be starting a new study, but your input is needed.
What would you like to learn more about? In depth scripture studies, Christian living studies or church studies? Let your voice be heard.
Comment below on what you would like our next Sunday school study to be… or better yet, come out on Sunday at 9:30 and join us in learning more about Philippians and let your opinion known about what you want to learn next!
Website Tip: Scheduled Publishing!
Every now and again, I’ll share something useful (there’s a joke there) concerning the website through little posts like these. Hopefully you find them helpful!
Did you know that you can schedule a post for a future date? Even a certain time down to the minute? You sure can!
Maybe you have an event next Sunday and want to post a ‘reminder’ this Sunday and then once on next Saturday. You could write both posts right now and just schedule them for the time you want them published– and the best part is that it’s really easy too!
- Write your post as normal.
- When finished, don’t click the blue Publish button immediately.
- Instead, click on the Edit link next to “Publish Immediately”
- Change the date and time in the boxes that appear.
- Click OK.
- Click the blue Publish button
That’s it! Now you can let the website manage your posting for you while you concentrate on other things!
Hope that helps!
Let Me Hear From Rosedale
Lets see how many are reading the posts! Give me a sermon title for this picture. Post it in the comments section.
The Ordinary Doing the Extra-Ordinary
Most people believe that if God still does miracles, He only does them through a select group of people. The truth is that He is looking for people that would trust Him enough to be vessels or tools He could use. What would God be able to accomplish at Rosedale Nazarene Church (RNC) if people who usually sit back would instead become active in the building of God’s kingdom? What lives would be touched if ordinary people like you and me partnered with God by making ourselves available to Him? You were created to walk out your door each morning trusting that God will do something amazing and that you can be a part of it.
Here is your verse to think about before we meet again:
“To Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory.” Ephesians 3:20-21
You think about that.
Amen
Fall Fest is Coming
Mark your calendars now! Fall Fest will be Saturday, October 29th. There will be fun, games and FOOD! We will have an inflatable for the kids (weather permitting), as well as games and crafts.
Adding to this year’s fun is the first annual chili cook-off. Do you have a great recipe for chili already? If not, start looking now. There is plenty of time to perfect it.
Stay tuned for more updates as the date gets closer!
Children’s Back to School Activity
The children’s church department will be hosting a back to school activity for the kids ages 3 through 6th grade on Sunday, September 4 directly following church until 3pm.
Lunch will be provided for all the kids and other fun activities are planned. Please let Jess Nordai know if your child is going to stay for this fun afternoon just for them. We look forward to seeing all the kids there!
