The Gift of Jesus

Sunday, March 31, 2013 Eric Gintert Hosea 4:6 The reason we argue and fight over things is because we have a lack of knowledge. "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." 2 Peter 3:18 When you love someone, you'll defend them at any cost. Just as Peter loved Jesus so much that he wanted to defend him when they came to capture Him in the garden (John 18). The word "Easter" is only found in the King James Version and the Third Millennium Bible. All of the other versions say either "Passover" or "Pesca". Acts 12:1-4 "Then were the days of unleavened bread." It pleased the Jews (the unbelieving Jews) the Herod killed James, so he (Herod) sought to kill Peter. James and Peter were both Jews. Strong's Concordance Definition: Easter (Greek) #3957 = of Chaldee origin (compare to Hebrew #6453); the Passover (the meal, the day, the f...

Sunday, March 24, 2013 Led by Eric Gintert Jesus Wept John 11:1-45 What if we were in Mary and Martha's place? Would we not be upset with Jesus for His lack of urgency? Why did Jesus weep? Was it because He Loved Lazarus so much? or was it because of their unbelief? Verse 15 - Jesus was glad that he wasn't there for their sakes, that they might believe Verse 25 - That we would believe Jesus is the resurrection and the life, and that we would never die Verse 40 - That we would believe and see the glory of God Verse 42 - That we would believe that God sent His son, Jesus Christ ********************** Jesus & God are One John 1:1, 14 God is the Word and the Word was made flesh. We beheld His glory as the only begotten of the Father Revelation 12:6 A place prepared of God, that they should feed her (the women) there. Who is they ? Prayer Requests Ed G.  -  Eye appointment this week Mallory family  -  approved for h...

Sunday, March 17, 2013 Led by Eric Gintert Ephesians 4:1-32 Grace is given; not earned, bought or attained. It is a gift. Christ earned it that He may give to us. He gave apostles, teachers, pastors, etc. for the perfecting of the saints and edifying of the body that they be not tossed to and fro. Speak with edification that you may minister grace to the hearers. Grieve not the Spirit by going back to the "old man". 2 Peter 3:18 Grow in Grace and the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Greek definition of Grace = the divine influence upon the heart, and it's reflection in the life; including gratitude. Acceptable, benefit, favor, gift, joy, liberality, pleasure, thanks worthy.  Do we proclaim God's grace in good times or do we proclaim His grace in the good and the bad. His grace isn't about getting everything we want. Growing in Grace - Four Stages 1.  The baby stage: Living to be served, but never serves other. Selfish, jea...

Sunday, March 4, 2013 Led by Eric Gintert John 5:1-18 Does is seem weird to you that Jesus healed the man and said "rise up and walk"? The man did not know who it was that healed him until later when Jesus revealed himself to him. Acts 3:1-8 Does it seem weird that Peter and John could heal the lame man? They didn't have money, but they did have they gave... the power of the holy spirit. We praise God for all the things Jesus did in the scripture, but when it comes to healing we think that God could never do that for us. 1 Corinthians12:1-11 There is a diversity of gifts, but the same Spirit that gives the gifts. The Holy Spirit is a "He", not and "it".  What will this gift from the spirit profit, if it is only for a man's pride? Mark 6:1-11 Why couldn't Jesus do a mighty work? Because of their unbelief. It's not because they didn't have enough faith... its because they didn't hav...