Weekly messages from Renew Bible Church of Perkasie
Episodes
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
This Sunday we learn about laziness, known as the sluggard. We learn the 7 characteristics, the field of the sluggard and warnings about laziness. In the end we find a role model to base our work ethic on.
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Join us today for a unique service as we have small Proverb devotions linked to some of the most recognized hymns.
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Proverbs 4 teaches us the importance of guarding our heart. Not just the inner emotional part of us but that part of us where all our ideas, and thoughts originate. Pastor Jon answers three key questions regarding our 'heart':
- What does it mean to keep your heart?
- Why does it matter?
- How can we keep our heart?
We can keep or protect our heart by:
- Filling it with TRUTH.
- Filtering what goes into it.
- Facing life's tests.
- Through God's FAITHFULNESS.
Remember! Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
To become a wise steward it is helpful to consider: everything we have comes from God, the love of money is a snare, it's better to give than to receive, and God loves a cheerful giver. The portraits of the generous man and the greedy man are described. Despite what we may think, as citizens of the United States, we are rich! We are in the top 1% income bracket globally. That comes with a tremendous responsibility...to be a wise steward!
Scripture reading: Proverbs 3:9-24
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Trusting in ourselves can only lead to stress and anxiety (the crooked path). Trusting in God (the straight path) can help us avoid the pitfalls of anxiety. Following are eleven Proverbs for varied ages of growing up (and still appropriate for adults!)
- Actions show attitudes- Proverbs 20:11 “Even small children are known by their actions, whether their conduct is pure and upright”
- Be honest- Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.”
- Work hard- Proverbs 13:4 “The soul of a sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.”
- Speak life- Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.”
- One opinion (God's) matters- Proverbs 29:25 "The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe."
- Forgive others- Proverbs 10:12 “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
- Find real friends- Proverbs 13:20 "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm."
- Respect your parents- Proverbs 30:17 “The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother, will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.”
- Guard your heart- Proverbs 4:23 "Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."
- Listen to advice- Proverbs 13:13 “People who despise advice will find themselves in trouble, those who respect it will succeed.”
Don't forget to read through Proverbs, #getwisdom , select your 'Top 10" #top10proverbs , and post a devotional, @pastorchrisheller
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Building on last weeks message "How Long Will You Be Simple" our search for real treasure (wisdom) continues. We are offered a promise that 'If we' love wisdom, store it up, listen for it, submit to it, ask for it and seek it out, then we will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God Proverbs 2:5. Identifying markers of one having the fear of the Lord are: do you worship the Lord in reverence (acknowledging The Creator of the Universe), coming to Him in humility, conducting our lives in honesty, living in hope, having a spirit of contentment, being loyal, and thankful in all our ways? Proverbs 2:11-12 describes two 'body guards' at our disposal, discretion and understanding. These 'body guards' help us to identify and choose (with discernment) wisdom over folly. They help us to avoid the crooked man and strange woman in or around our lives and follow wisdom, the way of good.
Proverbs 8:11 tells us, wisdom is more precious than rubies! Though it costs us much, demanding effort to acquire, wisdom teaches us who God is, holds its value and provides us protection.
Remember King Solomons' advice: "The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have get understanding." Proverbs 4:7
Scripture readings: Primarily Proverbs 1 and 2
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
In this message we learn the benefits of reading (and knowing) Proverbs which will:
- Do not be permissive with it or tolerate it.
- Do not stoop to its behavior.
- Do not hesitate to counter folly.
- Do not encourage or promote folly.
- Do not have any business or association with folly.
Finally, take note that you have to want Lady Wisdom's help by seeking it (wisdom). Start reading Proverbs!
Scripture readings primarily from Proverbs 1 and 26
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Do you ever think, "I know what knowledge is. What is wisdom? Do I need it?"Proverbs 4:7 tells us that "The beginning of wisdom is this: Get Wisdom. Though it cost everything you have, Get Understanding."
How do you get wisdom? James 1:5 says "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him."
Join us for an overview of wisdom through Solomon's story. You might be surprised!
When it comes to wisdom:
God wants his kids to Ask Big
He likes his kids to Go Big
& He rewards his kids who Love Big
Sunday Jun 16, 2019
Sunday Jun 16, 2019
As a parent, do you ever ask yourself, "Am I doing a good enough job?"
Join us for encouragement from an unexpected source - Samson.
You can have PEACE. Just remember that God's grace is enough when you admit that you are not.
God said in 2 Corinthians 12: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Sunday Jun 09, 2019
Sunday Jun 09, 2019
Nehemiah was Zealous! He displayed zeal for God's house, God's servants, God's word and God's people. He knew they are to be set apart from worldliness and sin (holy).
When we say "yes" to something, we are also saying "no" to something else. Have you said "Yes" to God?
In your life, What:
Needs to be confessed?
Needs to be deleted?
Needs to be confronted?