Saturday, June 13, 2009
June 13, 2009 - Tree 63 - I Stand for You
Jesus, I stand for You
No matter what You lead me through
They will chase me out, and close me down
but Jesus, I stand for You
I'll always stand (3x)
for You
I'll always stand (3x)
for You
Jesus, I've stood my ground
When unbelief was all around
I have felt the sting rejection brings
but Jesus, I still stand for You.
I'll always stand (3x)
for You
I'll always stand (3x)
for You
A time will come when everyone
will turn their eyes on the risen son
Until that day, this world will turn away
So I'll take your hand, I'll always stand for You
Guilty of disgrace, but You took my place
Jesus, I'll always stand for You.
I'll always stand (3x)
for You
I'll always stand (3x)
for You
For you
I'll always stand for You
Let this song represent our hearts in all we do for Christ!
Amen!
June 12, 2009 - Indy!
28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30
I am currently on KJ's roommate's ginormous flat screen TV using the internet. Everyone one (Richard is asleep, except for those two lovebirds.
Tonight, I ventured down to Indianapolis with Richard to attend a praise night hosted by a church that Rachel, Jack, Alice, Gloria, and whoever goes to. The praise was pretty awesome and I had a great time worshiping the Lord! Pastor Joseph Kim was also there and he gave a message for us in between the praise sessions. The theme was Fear Factor.
When we think about Fear Factor, we automatically think back to that gruesome show where they make the contestants preform tasks that would induce fear. But what do I fear in life?
Oh there are many things: heights, roller coasters, scary movies (I actually want to watch a few now, but I'll need a group of people hahaha), and so many other things. These fears in life tire me to death. Sinning against God, with the guilt entailed, honestly stresses me out. The fear of sin happening again, the fear of the devil's temptation, and the fear of falling into that temptation is heart aching.
When you concur your fears, it is ideal to do it one step at a time. An example would be overcoming my fear of heights. First I would pull out a ladder, climb the first step, then the next, and then the next and so on until I finally get to the top and hopefully cure myself of that fear.
But this is not how it is like between us and God. Christ has offered us His life! The sacrifice of the Lamb has already cleared our sins just like that! The ENTIRETY of our sins disappear! When we need rest, God will give us the easy yoke.
Thanks guys for such an awesome night!
Amen!
I am currently on KJ's roommate's ginormous flat screen TV using the internet. Everyone one (Richard is asleep, except for those two lovebirds.
Tonight, I ventured down to Indianapolis with Richard to attend a praise night hosted by a church that Rachel, Jack, Alice, Gloria, and whoever goes to. The praise was pretty awesome and I had a great time worshiping the Lord! Pastor Joseph Kim was also there and he gave a message for us in between the praise sessions. The theme was Fear Factor.
When we think about Fear Factor, we automatically think back to that gruesome show where they make the contestants preform tasks that would induce fear. But what do I fear in life?
Oh there are many things: heights, roller coasters, scary movies (I actually want to watch a few now, but I'll need a group of people hahaha), and so many other things. These fears in life tire me to death. Sinning against God, with the guilt entailed, honestly stresses me out. The fear of sin happening again, the fear of the devil's temptation, and the fear of falling into that temptation is heart aching.
When you concur your fears, it is ideal to do it one step at a time. An example would be overcoming my fear of heights. First I would pull out a ladder, climb the first step, then the next, and then the next and so on until I finally get to the top and hopefully cure myself of that fear.
But this is not how it is like between us and God. Christ has offered us His life! The sacrifice of the Lamb has already cleared our sins just like that! The ENTIRETY of our sins disappear! When we need rest, God will give us the easy yoke.
Thanks guys for such an awesome night!
Amen!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
June 7, 2009 - John 3
Starting Over
In this chapter, Jesus answers Nicodemus, a Pharisee, who was considered a well educated and wealthy man, asks the ultimate question. The question was, "How do you get into Heaven?" or in other words, "Where is the start over button in my life?"
This question may have a simple answer (1 Peter 1:16), but people often misconstrue this simple answer. There are two inadequate answers: the curve and the balance.
The curve is like the bell shaped grading curve you get in your classes. You want to get good enough grades so that you are better than the majority of the people.
The balance is the balancing instrument with the two sides: one side is heavier than the other or they are both equal.
People often fall for these misinterpretations. You just have to be more holy than most people and you will be fine. Or you just have to have more holy deeds than sinful deeds and you will be fine. Pastor Green gave us an example about the church offering that is collected every service. A church would get a new roof just because the mafia thinks that they could knock off a guy and atone for their sin by just paying it back to God.
This "start over button" that God offers is only available through Jesus Christ! Only through faith in Jesus Christ can one reach Heaven!
And we know that people judge us view us differently as Christians and I'm glad they do! Hopefully they will see Heaven hungry, Christ-like servants and really question themselves about Christ. Now we know that we are ambassadors of Christ, but our faith in Him tell us more than just about ourselves:
Our faith in Christ reveals to others about just how faithful Christ really is!
He offers us this start over button that we never deserved and even allowed us to live with Him!
Praise the Lord for His faithfulness!
Amen.
In this chapter, Jesus answers Nicodemus, a Pharisee, who was considered a well educated and wealthy man, asks the ultimate question. The question was, "How do you get into Heaven?" or in other words, "Where is the start over button in my life?"
This question may have a simple answer (1 Peter 1:16), but people often misconstrue this simple answer. There are two inadequate answers: the curve and the balance.
The curve is like the bell shaped grading curve you get in your classes. You want to get good enough grades so that you are better than the majority of the people.
The balance is the balancing instrument with the two sides: one side is heavier than the other or they are both equal.
People often fall for these misinterpretations. You just have to be more holy than most people and you will be fine. Or you just have to have more holy deeds than sinful deeds and you will be fine. Pastor Green gave us an example about the church offering that is collected every service. A church would get a new roof just because the mafia thinks that they could knock off a guy and atone for their sin by just paying it back to God.
This "start over button" that God offers is only available through Jesus Christ! Only through faith in Jesus Christ can one reach Heaven!
And we know that people judge us view us differently as Christians and I'm glad they do! Hopefully they will see Heaven hungry, Christ-like servants and really question themselves about Christ. Now we know that we are ambassadors of Christ, but our faith in Him tell us more than just about ourselves:
Our faith in Christ reveals to others about just how faithful Christ really is!
He offers us this start over button that we never deserved and even allowed us to live with Him!
Praise the Lord for His faithfulness!
Amen.
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