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January 24, 2007

Pastor J.'s Pastoral Quips & Catchphrases

Pastor J.'s Pastoral Quips & Catchphrases part I
This is my attempt to further explore the scripture and root of many of the things I frequently say and or repeat. One day I thought... geez, this stuff better be Biblical! ~ YPJ
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 (Church is) "Church is a place where imperfect people gather to worship and hear from a perfect and Holy God"

~ This is in response to the cliche' excuse that church is full of hypocrites... it is! It's also full of sinners... saved by grace! If you've been wounded by a bad church experience or someone was a poor reflection of Christ I would encourage you to consider seeking again.
Romans 3:22-24 / Ephesians 2:8 / Isaiah 6:1-7

 (Faith is) "Asking God why? to some of the really tough and hard to understand questions... and accepting the answer "Because!"

~ Now, there are countless aspects of FAITH. This is in response to many of the "mysteries" of God which make Him... God! John 3:12-13

 (Faith) "Faith that relies on feelings... is not faith at all!"

~ There's a real wave of "emotionalism" that is just not reflective of Biblical faith. Being addicted or dependant on a spiritual/emotional high is very dangerous and often leaves believers confused or worse... doubting in spiritually dry or stable times. Now, God absolutely appeals to us emotionally but He also reaches us rationally and it is during the tough times that we find out what/who our faith is truly in.
Psalm 46:10 / John 16:33

 (Lordship is) "To call Jesus Lord of our life is to first de-crown ourselves and hand Him the authority"

~ A concept not easily grasped today let alone in the time of Jesus. Humbly Jesus came full of grace and truth (John 1:14). His will/desire for our life is allow Him to be Lord! This is the difference between knowing about Him and knowing Him personally! Mark 12:28-31

 (Discipleship is) "Accepting Jesus as Savior and then following Him as coach!"

~ Just examine the life of the disciples and specifically the life of Peter (founder of the church). What a difference Jesus made in their transformation from being inward and self-seeking to outward selflessness! The Holy Spirit and Word of God desire to shape and transform our character more and more into that of Christ Jesus... do we follow and trust the coach? Luke 9:23 / Luke 6:46-49

 HEARTBURN

Luke 24:32 ~ "They asked each other, "Were not our HEARTS BURNING within us while he (Jesus) talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?"

~ The word of God which is alive and active becomes our authoritative source! Hebrews 4:12

 BRAINWASHED
Romans 12:2 ~ "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be TRANSFORMED by the RENEWING of your MIND. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
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January 24, 2007 Pastor J.'s Pastoral Quips & Catchphrases Pastor J.'s Pastoral Quips & Catchphrases part I This is my attempt to further explore the scripture and root of many of the things I frequently say and or repeat. One day I thought... geez, this stuff better be Biblical! ~ YPJ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  (Church is) "Church is a place where imperfect people gather to worship and hear from a perfect and Holy God" ~ This is in response to the cliche' excuse that church is full of hypocrites... it is! It's also full of sinners... saved by grace! If you've been wounded by a bad church experience or someone was a poor reflection of Christ I would encourage you to consider seeking again. Romans 3:22-24 / Ephesians 2:8 / Isaiah 6:1-7  (Faith is) "Asking God why? to some of the really tough and hard to understand questions... and accepting the answer "Because!" ~ Now, there are countless aspects of FAITH. This is in response to many of the "mysteries" of God which make Him... God! John 3:12-13  (Faith) "Faith that relies on feelings... is not faith at all!" ~ There's a real wave of "emotionalism" that is just not reflective of Biblical faith. Being addicted or dependant on a spiritual/emotional high is very dangerous and often leaves believers confused or worse... doubting in spiritually dry or stable times. Now, God absolutely appeals to us emotionally but He also reaches us rationally and it is during the tough times that we find out what/who our faith is truly in. Psalm 46:10 / John 16:33  (Lordship is) "To call Jesus Lord of our life is to first de-crown ourselves and hand Him the authority" ~ A concept not easily grasped today let alone in the time of Jesus. Humbly Jesus came full of grace and truth (John 1:14). His will/desire for our life is allow Him to be Lord! This is the difference between knowing about Him and knowing Him personally! Mark 12:28-31  (Discipleship is) "Accepting Jesus as Savior and then following Him as coach!" ~ Just examine the life of the disciples and specifically the life of Peter (founder of the church). What a difference Jesus made in their transformation from being inward and self-seeking to outward selflessness! The Holy Spirit and Word of God desire to shape and transform our character more and more into that of Christ Jesus... do we follow and trust the coach? Luke 9:23 / Luke 6:46-49  HEARTBURN Luke 24:32 ~ "They asked each other, "Were not our HEARTS BURNING within us while he (Jesus) talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" ~ The word of God which is alive and active becomes our authoritative source! Hebrews 4:12  BRAINWASHED Romans 12:2 ~ "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be TRANSFORMED by the RENEWING of your MIND. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For more Tuesday Night Messages click: HERE Posted by exaltyouth at 09:35 PM \| Feedback (222)