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Paul Jon Am I growing in the gospel? Using truth and love in our communication 11 Do not speak evil against one another, brothers and sisters. Whoever speaks evil against another or judges another, speaks evil against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one lawgiver and judge who is able to save and to destroy. So who, then, are you to judge your neighbor? James 4:11-12 (NSRV) But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, Ephesians 4:15 (NSRV) Not just about vertical relationships (love God) but horizontal relationships (love others) Slander and judgement are interchangeable in James’ language You can speak truth and still be full of slander and judgement How do you know if you have … Continue reading →

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Paul Jon Matthew 11:4-6 Mark 6:14-29 Jesus does that remez thing where he quotes Old Testament Isaiah You are blessed when you are not bitter because of me Left off “to proclaim freedom from the captives and freedom from darkness for the prisoner” In other words yes, but your expectations are off You’re also not going to get out of prison and your life will not end well Have to constantly struggle with how to respond That bitter sting that you feel Deut 32:48-52 40 years of doing the right thing with very few slip and because of one of them, you can’t enter the promised land King David, a man after God’s own heart A lot of passion for sin as well (he was REALLY good at it) Deep passion/dream to build a temple for God, but no, I’m going to give it to your son Blessed when you … Continue reading →

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Paul Jon Welcome, good to see you Coming up Next week is just signing Not just words and music Week after that we’re going to barbecue This week we’re pleased to have Moses from Crave Life in Buena Park Ever feel like you’re off center? That you’re alone in the world? We get together every month and help share each others burdens and get acceptance that we’re not alone Moses About a year and a half ago we started meeting on Sunday evenings Then we started to get people from Downey coming to Buena Park Beginning of 2013 we decided to move to Downey Meet at a space center Robotic exhibits, space ships, airplanes We meet in there, we create a space for worship services We recently had 20 people start joining us every week, which is really awesome for a church plant Last month we had a leadership development … Continue reading →

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Paul NBC highlight Storing up treasures in heaven Shigofah (sp?) Solace For The Children Nancy & Matt Grimes hosted her Jon These pictures are treasures stored in heaven Hearts that God treasures Father Ed Pruce – Shrine of the Little Flower Picture of Mother Theresa Unless life is lived for others it is not worthwhile Are we wrestling with bible verses? Seek first the kingdom of God Recitation of the kingdom prayer (Lord’s prayer) Not asking for a place – asking for Jesus to increase in us, to rule in us Matthew 6:19-24 Clear implications of living under King Jesus Storing up something that will last Single eye versus evil eye Connected with vision Seeing refers to one’s whole outlook on life It’s connected to the attitude that you hold in your heart towards others. First thing was to separate light from darkness Take the light into dark places Salt … Continue reading →

Fruit of the Spirit: Patience – The Rock Church Worship Service

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Paul (half time/full time Lindy) segue to Jon Week 5 of fruit of the spirit Week 1 – Galatians 5, fruits of the spirit, fight against the flesh, communicable aspects of God (the fruits), walking in the Spirit Week 2 – 1 Corinthians, love is patient and kind, Corinth had many attributes except love, opposite is fear, meeting the needs of others, counterfeit is loving someone because you need something from them Week 3 – joy and sorrow can coexist, in suffering and trials you…, opposite is hopelessness, counterfeit is blessings Week 4 – peace is confidence in God’s control of our lives, counterfeit is someone who just doesn’t care, opposite is anxiety and worry, can’t be peaceful with so much to do and being so scattered Today – Patience James 5:7-16 7 So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s return. Think of how the farmer waits for … Continue reading →

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Paul With special guest violinist/mandolin player (violin, lindy) (mandolin, fast lindy/charleston) Announcements There’s a story in Exodus about Moses (I would hope so!) Paul (mandolin) (mandolin/violin) (violin) (mandolin) John Teeler (sp?) Fountain of Life Covenant Church Church down the street Friends with the Lakers band Knowing God’s heart Didn’t grow up in the church (want to watch Popeye) Father died early in a gliding accident Lost the Christian club wrote a 5-page letter saying he had a 1:1 chance of not going to church Smoking, drinking, partying wasn’t the problem, it was a solution Late afternoon, surfing accident on a huge day, caught in a rip current Comes to the realization that today I’m going to die Two things popped: mom lost dad 5 years ago; already paid for prom limo Prayed: God if you’re real, help me Red buoy, dolphin man helps him to shore and disappears 3 years … Continue reading →

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Paul (dance) Matt Honoring the youth leaders Scott and Kathy Grace Elizabeth Kladnik Judy Horn Jenny MacGruder Chris Simpson Jon Our relationship with our bible Two points, can’t fit them both in Do you read your bible everyday? How much per week? Source of hope or discouragement? Benefits without commitments Strengthened by it’s wisdom, frightened by it’s standards If you’re not in your bible, you won’t understand His love We know it has answers and hope, but so do other things 1. Flawless – Psalms 12 2. Perfect – 19 3. Spirit and life – john 6:63 Living, active, discerning First Principle: The bible is wisdom and understanding for us today In a given day you make 300 decisions Grace usually starts her day while he is “in prayer” She makes 300 decisions getting dressed 90% trivial Wear, get up, snooze, breakfast, email or espn, lunch, respond to person, talk … Continue reading →