Forwarded from Stuart Guthrie
Moments from the Mower!
Each week we approach these properties because the all have the same problem and the problem is growth!
The grass grows, the weeds grow and the plants all grow, but this growth isn’t a bad thing in it self, rather it is proof of healthy life. If those items didn’t have growth then we would have to remove them and replace them with items that have life and growth. So as I cut, I’ll get to sit back and look at the beautiful job that’s been done.
Have you considered that life is much the same? We grow, or we should at least and if not you can bet there is a problem! But God will not let you grow beyond what you are able and so He will prune, cut and trim the unnecessary growth that you have in your life, so you will be a fine finish! Your life should attract the attention of people, not because you are something special, but rather because the Great Landscaper has been pruning and maintaining your life to be made more into the amazing image of the Lord Jesus Christ!
John 15:1-5
[1] “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. [2] Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. [3] Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. [4] Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. [5] I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Each week we approach these properties because the all have the same problem and the problem is growth!
The grass grows, the weeds grow and the plants all grow, but this growth isn’t a bad thing in it self, rather it is proof of healthy life. If those items didn’t have growth then we would have to remove them and replace them with items that have life and growth. So as I cut, I’ll get to sit back and look at the beautiful job that’s been done.
Have you considered that life is much the same? We grow, or we should at least and if not you can bet there is a problem! But God will not let you grow beyond what you are able and so He will prune, cut and trim the unnecessary growth that you have in your life, so you will be a fine finish! Your life should attract the attention of people, not because you are something special, but rather because the Great Landscaper has been pruning and maintaining your life to be made more into the amazing image of the Lord Jesus Christ!
John 15:1-5
[1] “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. [2] Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. [3] Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. [4] Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. [5] I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Forwarded from Stuart Guthrie
Moments from the Mower!
Each week we approach these properties because the all have the same problem and the problem is growth!
The grass grows, the weeds grow and the plants all grow, but this growth isn’t a bad thing in it self, rather it is proof of healthy life. If those items didn’t have growth then we would have to remove them and replace them with items that have life and growth. So as I cut, I’ll get to sit back and look at the beautiful job that’s been done.
Have you considered that life is much the same? We grow, or we should at least and if not you can bet there is a problem! But God will not let you grow beyond what you are able and so He will prune, cut and trim the unnecessary growth that you have in your life, so you will be a fine finish! Your life should attract the attention of people, not because you are something special, but rather because the Great Landscaper has been pruning and maintaining your life to be made more into the amazing image of the Lord Jesus Christ!
John 15:1-5
[1] “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. [2] Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. [3] Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. [4] Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. [5] I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Each week we approach these properties because the all have the same problem and the problem is growth!
The grass grows, the weeds grow and the plants all grow, but this growth isn’t a bad thing in it self, rather it is proof of healthy life. If those items didn’t have growth then we would have to remove them and replace them with items that have life and growth. So as I cut, I’ll get to sit back and look at the beautiful job that’s been done.
Have you considered that life is much the same? We grow, or we should at least and if not you can bet there is a problem! But God will not let you grow beyond what you are able and so He will prune, cut and trim the unnecessary growth that you have in your life, so you will be a fine finish! Your life should attract the attention of people, not because you are something special, but rather because the Great Landscaper has been pruning and maintaining your life to be made more into the amazing image of the Lord Jesus Christ!
John 15:1-5
[1] “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. [2] Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. [3] Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. [4] Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. [5] I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
The Bible is not simply a book of wise sayings and advice on how to live. It truly holds the only hope for eternal life. Now (the present) is the time to believe. In believing we pass out of death, and that truth is the greatest peace and hope we can ever have, from that moment forward.
John 5:24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, the one who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
John 5:24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, the one who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
God is bigger!
Isaiah 45:5-7
[5] I am the LORD, and there is no other,besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me, [6] that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me, I am the LORD, and there is no other.[7] I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the LORD, who does all these things.
Isaiah 45:5-7
[5] I am the LORD, and there is no other,besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me, [6] that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me, I am the LORD, and there is no other.[7] I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the LORD, who does all these things.
Walking in the light brings forth fruitful and enduring relationships. Moving forward, in the Light radiates love into those around us. And love does not give up on others, but instead forgives everything (1 Corin 13:7)
1 John 1:7
"but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin."
1 John 1:7
"but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin."
Forwarded from Stuart Guthrie
You don’t need good advice you need good news! The Gospel!
Romans 10:14-15
[14] How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? [15] And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
Romans 10:14-15
[14] How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? [15] And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
Psalm 90 - The only Psalm written by Moses reminds us of the brevity of life here on earth. It also makes clear that our sins, even our "secret sins" are known to God and that if we will confess those sins and acknowledge Him He will make straight our path (Proverbs 3:6, 1 John 1:9). Please Lord help us number our days and to be satisfied (thankful) with His lovingkindness (which is all sufficient) that we might sing for Joy and be glad all our days!
Psalm 90:3-6 3. You turn mortals back into dust
And say, “Return, you sons of mankind.”
4 For a thousand years in Your sight
Are like yesterday when it passes by,
Or like a watch in the night.
5 You have swept them away like a flood, they fall asleep;
In the morning they are like grass that sprouts anew.
6 In the morning it flourishes and sprouts anew;
Toward evening it wilts and withers away.
And say, “Return, you sons of mankind.”
4 For a thousand years in Your sight
Are like yesterday when it passes by,
Or like a watch in the night.
5 You have swept them away like a flood, they fall asleep;
In the morning they are like grass that sprouts anew.
6 In the morning it flourishes and sprouts anew;
Toward evening it wilts and withers away.
Psalm 90:12-14 So teach us to number our days,
That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.
13 Do return, Lord; how long will it be?
And be sorry for Your servants.
14 Satisfy us in the morning with Your graciousness,
That we may sing for joy and rejoice all our days.
That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.
13 Do return, Lord; how long will it be?
And be sorry for Your servants.
14 Satisfy us in the morning with Your graciousness,
That we may sing for joy and rejoice all our days.
Grace Alone,
Faith Alone,
Christ Alone,
Titus 3:4-5
[4] But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, [5] he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
Galatians 2:15-16
[15] We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; [16] yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
Galatians 2:21
[21] I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.
Ephesians 2:8-10
[8] For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Faith Alone,
Christ Alone,
Titus 3:4-5
[4] But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, [5] he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
Galatians 2:15-16
[15] We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; [16] yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
Galatians 2:21
[21] I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.
Ephesians 2:8-10
[8] For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Forwarded from Stuart Guthrie
Don’t seek followers, seek to point people to follow Jesus!
Mark 1:17-18
[17] And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” [18] And immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Mark 1:17-18
[17] And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” [18] And immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Proverbs 17:27-28
[27]Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. [28] Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
[27]Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. [28] Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Proverbs 18:2
[2]A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Watch the one that seeks to only teach and never learn they could be considered a fool, don’t be a fool! Take pleasure in understanding! What have you learned today?
[2]A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Watch the one that seeks to only teach and never learn they could be considered a fool, don’t be a fool! Take pleasure in understanding! What have you learned today?
Forwarded from Stuart Guthrie
It was God! He reached, He ransomed, He rescued and He revived You!
Colossians 2:13-14
[13] And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, [14] by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.
Colossians 2:13-14
[13] And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, [14] by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.
1 Timothy 6:6-10
[6] But godliness with contentment is great gain, [7] for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. [8] But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. [9] But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. [10] For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
[6] But godliness with contentment is great gain, [7] for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. [8] But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. [9] But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. [10] For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
God said it, I believe it and that settles it! ~ David Jeremiah
Philippians 2:3-4
[3] Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. [4] Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Interesting the days for which we live! In the last days the Bible is very clear that men will be lovers of Self!
2 Timothy 3:1-7
[1] But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. [2] For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, [3] heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, [4] treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, [5] having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. [6] For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions, [7] always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.
[3] Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. [4] Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Interesting the days for which we live! In the last days the Bible is very clear that men will be lovers of Self!
2 Timothy 3:1-7
[1] But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. [2] For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, [3] heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, [4] treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, [5] having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. [6] For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions, [7] always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.
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-11:00am Sunday Worship + Teaching
-Sunday Service recording posted
Monday
-Day Off! (No Scheduled Teachings)
Tuesday
-9:00am GITW Bible Study (Misc Topic)
-2:00pm War Room Bible Study (Design for Discipleship)
-5:00pm Women’s Bible Study (Philippians)
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-9:00am GITW Bible Study (Guest Pastor/Teacher)
-6:30pm Wednesday Night Service (Church History)
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-9:00am GITW Bible Study (Misc Topic)
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It’s stunning to me how many people are being saved! I’m completely overwhelmed by God’s grace! We don’t have time to waste, on non eternal things, the fields are white for harvest!
Matthew 9:37-38
[37] Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; [38] therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
It’s the Lord’s Harvest and He is the Lord of the Harvest! I’m grateful the Lord has allowed usto play a part in His great work! All glory to God!
Go preach Jesus Christ, for the Kingdom of God is at hand!
Matthew 9:37-38
[37] Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; [38] therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
It’s the Lord’s Harvest and He is the Lord of the Harvest! I’m grateful the Lord has allowed usto play a part in His great work! All glory to God!
Go preach Jesus Christ, for the Kingdom of God is at hand!
Forwarded from Stuart Guthrie
Psalm 121
[1] I lift up my eyes to the hills.From where does my help come? [2] My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. [3] He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. [4] Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. [5] The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade on your right hand.[6] The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. [7] The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.[8] The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.
My help comes from the Lord! Where does yours? Is your help temporary or eternal! Place your trust in Him who is able!
[1] I lift up my eyes to the hills.From where does my help come? [2] My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. [3] He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. [4] Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. [5] The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade on your right hand.[6] The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. [7] The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.[8] The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.
My help comes from the Lord! Where does yours? Is your help temporary or eternal! Place your trust in Him who is able!