Monthly Archives: October 2010

“A GLORIOUS HERITAGE”

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“A Glorious Heritage.”

“A Glorious Heritage” I am reading on the poster. You can see the poster when you are looking through the big window of one of the many places here in Kaitaia (New Zealand) where you can buy cars.

It is all about the “Mitsubishi Motors’ Dakar Rally History” from 1983 until 2006. It is a joy to read about the  glorious heritage  of the rally history.

But I am more interested in the history of the church in New Zealand. Unfortunately the church history in  New Zealand does not have a glorious heritage.

In the NZ BAPTIST (magazine) October 2010 I find an article called “Bad leadership scarred New Zealand church history” written by Murray Robertson. In the article we read that there are empowering leaders and that there are controlling leaders. Empowering leaders are good. Controlling leaders are bad. Murray Roberston is asking these questions: “Am I an empowering or controlling leader? If  I am controlling, why do I feel the need to control others, rather than trust the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives?”

Today I picked up the WarCry issue 6502 at the SALVATION ARMY place here in Kaitaia and how glad I am to read about “leaders who empower” others on the back page of the magazine. These are the MISSION GOALS of the Salvation Army to 2013:

“1. Make Dynamic Disciples of Jesus.

2. Increase the Number of Soldiers.

3. Take Significant Steps to Eradicate Poverty & Injustice.

4. Be a Connected, Streamlined & Mission-Focused Army. – We want leaders who are known for their personal integrity and servant hearts- LEADERS WHO EMPOWER OTHERS.

ENGAGE EQUIP EMPOWER”

Is your leader controlling or empowering?

Sermon Outline NT (NIV)

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TEMPTATION

James 1:13-15

Intr.:

“When  tempted,…………..

1. …; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire,

a. he is dragged away and

b. enticed.

Then, after desire has

2. conceived,

it gives birth to

3. sin;

and sin, when it is full- grown, gives birth to

4. death.”

End:


“Global Hand-Washing Day on October 15”

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“GLOBAL HAND-WASHING DAY ON OCTOBER 15”

We are told in the local paper (Northern News, October 13, 2010) that proper hand-washing to prevent the spreading of diseases has become of critical importance.

Basically the message of UNICEF (acronym for United Nations Children’s Fund) is to set up the hand-washing habit in children at an early age.

The BIBLE, the Word of the Living God, has also a message for us and our hands. The BIBLE tells us also to wash our hands. Why? Because our hands are full of blood.

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SERMON OUTLINE – OT (NIV)

“YOUR HANDS ARE FULL OF BLOOD;

Isaiah 1:15-17

Intr.:

1. wash and make yourselves clean.

2. Take your evil deeds out of my sight!

3. Stop doing wrong,

4. learn to do right!

5. Seek justice,

6. encourage the oppressed.

7. Defend the cause of the fatherless,

8. plead the case of the widow.”

End:

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In  James 4:8 we read: “Wash your hands, you sinners,…..” Wash your hands. Cleanse your hands – the outward instrument of action. Who can ascend into the hill of the Lord? Only the cleanhanded can ascend into the hill of the Lord. Only the cleanhanded can do that. Psalm 24:3 “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?  He who has clean hands and a pure heart,…”

Only the justified through Jesus can do that. What does it mean to be justified? 1. Sinful man is forgiven. 2. Sinful man is declared righteous. 3. Sinful man is freed through faith from the penalty of his sin.

Justification is a gracious divine act.

A WEC* International Book: 139 pages, $7

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GOD’S MIRACLE

ON COLLEGE DRIVE

An inspiring history of the WEK New Zealand

Missionary Training College, at Gordonton.

An in-depth record, from a distinctly local perspective,

capturing recollections and insights of the founding personnel

involved, as the vision became reality.

A 10th ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE: 1996-2006

by Lynn Clements

(From the front cover!)

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*To find out more about WEC International visit: www.wecnz.org

SERMON OUTLINE OT (NIV)

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A SONG OF PRAISE

Isaiah 12:4-6

“In that day you will say:

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1. ‘Give thanks to the Lord,

2. call on his name;

3. make known among the nations what he has done,

4. and proclaim that his name is exalted.

5. Sing to the LORD,

—for he has done glorious things;

6. let this be known to all the world.

7. Shout aloud and sing for joy,

people of  Zion,

—for great is the HOLY ONE of Israel among you.'”

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“With Joy you will draw Water from the Wells of Salvation.”

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“For I resolved to know

nothing

while I was with you

except Jesus Christ

and him crucified.”

First Corinthians 2:2

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A SONG OF PRAISE

Isaiah 12:1-3

Intr.:

” In that day you will say:

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1. ‘I will praise you, O Lord.

2. Although you were angry with me,

— your anger has turned away and

— you have comforted me.

3. Surely God is  my salvation;

— I will trust and

— not be afraid.

4. The LORD, the LORD, is

— my strength and

— my song;

— he has become my salvation.’

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End:

With joy you will  draw water from the wells salvation.”