The Word Infusion

Greg Warmerdam fills in today for Pastor Terry with a message that will help us to understand God.  Taken from Isaiah Chapter 55.

Last week Pastor Terry spoke to us about "Plowing Hope" in to others lives.  This week he reminds us that once we have our hand on the plow we can't look back.  He shares with us 3 things that God expects from us as His followers.

The Apostle Peter begins this book out with some very important information for us to know. God has given us everything we need to live this life.  What wonderful news!  Next he goes on to teach us that we need to have fruitful growth in our walk with the Lord.

We continue the story of Peter going to the Gentile household of the Roman officer, Cornelius.  A critical point in the beginning of the church.  A time when the Jews would see treating the Gentiles as complete equals.  Everyone can receive Christ and the Holy Spirit. Please e-mail us at thewordinfusion@mindspring.com your questions, comments and let us know how these podcasts have ministered to you.

Plowing the field is hard work.  As Christians we are expected to plow hope in to people's lives.  It may take effort, but God will bless with spiritual fruit.  Pastor Terry will explore three things we need to do to plow this hope. Please e-mail us at thewordinfusion@mindspring.com your questions, comments and let us know how these podcasts have ministered to you.

The Apostle Peter gives instruction to Pastor in this first part of this chapter.  Pastor's are not to dominate their congregations, but instead to lead by example.  Peter then gives instructions to every Christian.  We are to resist the devil and submit to God.  We need to remember that the devil is like a roaring lion.  A great visual picture to help us be more aware of the spiritual battle we are in.

The principles of the Church on Fire from Acts Chapter 10 Parts 1 & 2 pdf file.

In Chapter 10 of Acts we will see God deal with Peter on the subject of accepting the Gentiles as Christians.  Peter will receive a vision from God to teach him that all people and food are clean in God's eyes.  He will then gain the opportunity to witness to an important leader in the Gentile world.

In this message Pastor Terry will ask is several important questions to help us determine our life's passion.  We will take a look at a bible story and its character's to determine what their passions were.  We will learn the importance of obeying God's command and we will take a peak at two of God's commands to us as Christians.

The Apostle Peter continues teaching us about suffering.  He wanted us to know that suffering is to be expected.  Trials are a part of life.  He wanted to make sure that we understood that if we are going to suffer as Christians that we need to live right, so that we do not bring any suffering or trials on ourselves.  Any suffering we should experience should only be because we have been living for Christ.  We are to bring glory to God's name, not shame.  Christ is our example.