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“Seeing What God Wants Me To See.”

ILLUMINATION: Letting the Holy Spirit show me the meaning of God’s Word and how it applies to my life.

“The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26

“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” Eph. 1:17-19

OPENED EYES

  • Gen. 21:19
  • Numbers 22:31
  • 2 Kings 6:17
  • Luke 24:31

OPEN MY EYES

1. It starts with a relationship.

1 Cor. 2:14 “The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

2. Ask in faith.

Ps. 119:18 “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your Law!”

3. Walk humbly.

Ps. 25:9 “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.”

4. Confession is good for the eyes.

1John 2:11 “Whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness; he does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded him.

5. Commit in advance.

Ps. 119:33-34 “Teach me, o Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.”

]]> http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/02/40-days-in-the-word-illumination/feed/ 0 0:36:01 “Seeing What God Wants Me To See.” ILLUMINATION: Letting the Holy Spirit show me the meaning of God’s Word and how it applies to my life. “The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will rem[...] “Seeing What God Wants Me To See.” ILLUMINATION: Letting the Holy Spirit show me the meaning of God’s Word and how it applies to my life. “The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26 “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” Eph. 1:17-19 OPENED EYES Gen. 21:19 Numbers 22:31 2 Kings 6:17 Luke 24:31 OPEN MY EYES 1. It starts with a relationship. 1 Cor. 2:14 “The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.” 2. Ask in faith. Ps. 119:18 “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your Law!” 3. Walk humbly. Ps. 25:9 “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.” 4. Confession is good for the eyes. 1John 2:11 “Whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness; he does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded him. 5. Commit in advance. Ps. 119:33-34 “Teach me, o Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.” Blog, Sermons Vancouver First Church of God no no Mike Hohnholz http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/02/mike-hohnholz/ http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/02/mike-hohnholz/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:06:42 +0000 David Lindner http://www.vanfcog.org/?p=1228 Join us this weekend as Mike Hohnholz leads us in worship. Growing up in Vancouver, Washington, Mike first started playing guitar at the age of 18. In the summer of 2004 Mike started his next album, this time with the help of a friend from his YWAM days, Aaron Sternke. Aaron came out to Washington and produced Mike’s current album, THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE. Many of the songs of THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE as well as HERE WITH YOU have become standards in worship for many churches across the United States.

After winning WORSHIP LEADER MAGAZINE’S best new artist in the fall of 2006, Mike was contacted by Brentwood/Benson/Greatworshipsongs.com to discuss a writing deal. They finalized their deal in the spring of 2007. Mike hopes to reach an even larger audience with his music through this new opportunity.

Currently Mike lives with his wife Amber and Daughter Hallee in Bellingham, WA and is the Worship Pastor at Christ the King Community Church.

To learn more about Mike, please visit: http://mikehohnholz.com/

]]> http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/02/mike-hohnholz/feed/ 0 2012-02-12 – Forty Days in the Word – The Bible is Trustworthy http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/02/2012-02-12-forty-days-in-the-word-the-bible-is-trustworthy/ http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/02/2012-02-12-forty-days-in-the-word-the-bible-is-trustworthy/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:23:45 +0000 David Lindner http://www.vanfcog.org/?p=1215 Why can I trust the Bible?

The most read book in the world

2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Ps.119:86 “All of your commands can be trusted” NCV

 

1.   IT  IS HISTORICALLY ACCURATE! 

Not just doctrinally .. but every other area too!  Why?  God CANNOT LIE!

            HEB. 6:18  “It is impossible for God to lie!”

Ps. 33:4 “The Word of the Lord is right and true.”

2.   IT IS SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE!

The Bible wasn’t given to be a science textbook.  Doesn’t use scientific language

but it never gives bad science!    FACT: always ahead of contemporary views.

       Ps.148:5-6 (NLT)  Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for he

      issued his command, and they came into being. He established them forever

      and forever. His orders will never be revoked.”  

 

Pr. 30:5 “Every word of God is flawless.”

In fact, it’s more than accurate.  It’s pure!    It’s perfect!

Ps. 12:6 “The words of the Lord are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay and purified seven times!”

 

3.   IT IS PROPHETICALLY  ACCURATE!

The Bible has predicted 1000s of events that happened just as God said!

Over 300 about Messiah-  where & how he’d be born, die – CROSS

2 Pet. 1:21 “No prophecy ever originated from humans. Instead, it was given by the Holy Spirit as humans spoke under God’s direction.” GW

Mt. 26:56 “But this is all happening to fulfill the words of the prophets as recorded in the Scriptures.” NLT

Rev. 22:6 “The angel said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true.

      The Lord …sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon

      take place.”

4.   IT IS THEMATICALLY  UNIFIED 

One unified message!  Next wk- we’ll talk about that unified theme

What’s so amazing about that?

LK. 24:27 “Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, Jesus explained to

      them what was said in ALL the Scriptures concerning himself.”

The theme of the entire Bible is God’s plan of redemption!

The star of the story is Jesus.  You can see him in every book!

Jn. 5:39 “You search the Scriptures because you believe they give you

      eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!”

 

5.   IT IS CONFIRMED BY JESUS  (TOM)

Mt. 5:18 Jesus  said, “I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter  not the least stroke of a pen  will  disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished!”

6.   IT HAS SURVIVED ALL ATTACKS

Mt. 24:35 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never

      pass away.”          Voltaire “Within 100 yrs the Bible will be forgotten”

                        His home became headquarters for French Bible Society

1 Pet. 1:24-25 “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.” ILL; Gravity- You don’t break God’s laws.. they break you                        RECOMMEND HAROLD SALA BOOK

7.   IT  HAS TRANSFORMING POWER

Nothing can change lives like the Bible!  Your life has been changed by it!

Jn.8:31-32 Jesus said “If you continue in my Word, then you are my

      disciples indeed; And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make

      you free!”

      Rom. 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but

be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test

and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.”  

PRAYER: Dear God, from this day forward, I will accept the Bible as your

flawless Word  to me and I will make it  the Final Authority for my life- even when

I don’t understand it, it is not popular, it is not easy, or I don’t like it. You are God

and I am not.  Thank you for loving me enough to speak to me through your

Word. Thank you that you are not silent! I want to LOVE your word, LEARN your

word, and LIVE your Word.

]]> http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/02/2012-02-12-forty-days-in-the-word-the-bible-is-trustworthy/feed/ 0 0:24:47 Why can I trust the Bible? The most read book in the world 2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every go[...] Why can I trust the Bible? The most read book in the world 2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Ps.119:86 “All of your commands can be trusted” NCV   1.   IT  IS HISTORICALLY ACCURATE!  Not just doctrinally .. but every other area too!  Why?  God CANNOT LIE!             HEB. 6:18  “It is impossible for God to lie!” Ps. 33:4 “The Word of the Lord is right and true.” 2.   IT IS SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE! The Bible wasn’t given to be a science textbook.  Doesn’t use scientific language but it never gives bad science!    FACT: always ahead of contemporary views.        Ps.148:5-6 (NLT)  Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for he       issued his command, and they came into being. He established them forever       and forever. His orders will never be revoked.”     Pr. 30:5 “Every word of God is flawless.” In fact, it’s more than accurate.  It’s pure!    It’s perfect! Ps. 12:6 “The words of the Lord are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay and purified seven times!”   3.   IT IS PROPHETICALLY  ACCURATE! The Bible has predicted 1000s of events that happened just as God said! Over 300 about Messiah-  where & how he’d be born, die – CROSS 2 Pet. 1:21 “No prophecy ever originated from humans. Instead, it was given by the Holy Spirit as humans spoke under God’s direction.” GW Mt. 26:56 “But this is all happening to fulfill the words of the prophets as recorded in the Scriptures.” NLT Rev. 22:6 “The angel said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true.       The Lord …sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon       take place.” 4.   IT IS THEMATICALLY  UNIFIED  One unified message!  Next wk- we’ll talk about that unified theme What’s so amazing about that? LK. 24:27 “Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, Jesus explained to       them what was said in ALL the Scriptures concerning himself.” The theme of the entire Bible is God’s plan of redemption! The star of the story is Jesus.  You can see him in every book! Jn. 5:39 “You search the Scriptures because you believe they give you       eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!”   5.   IT IS CONFIRMED BY JESUS  (TOM) Mt. 5:18 Jesus  said, “I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter  not the least stroke of a pen  will  disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished!” 6.   IT HAS SURVIVED ALL ATTACKS Mt. 24:35 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never       pass away.”          Voltaire “Within 100 yrs the Bible will be forgotten”                         His home became headquarters for French Bible Society 1 Pet. 1:24-25 “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.” ILL; Gravity- You don’t break God’s laws.. they break you                        RECOMMEND HAROLD SALA BOOK 7.   IT  HAS TRANSFORMING POWER Nothing can change lives like the Bible!  Your life has been changed by it! Jn.8:31-32 Jesus said “If you continue in my Word, then you are my       disciples indeed; And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make       you free!”       Rom. 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.”   PRAYER: Dear God, from this day forward, I will accept the Bible as your flawless Word  to me and I will make it  the Final Authority for my life- even when I don’t understand it, it is not popular, it is not easy, or I don’t like it. You are God and I am not.  Thank you for loving me enough to speak to me through your Word. Thank you that you are not silent! I want to LOVE your word, LEARN your word, and LIVE your Word. [...] Blog, Sermons Vancouver First Church of God no no Weekly Bulletin February 12 2012 http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/02/weekly-bulletin-february-12-2012/ http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/02/weekly-bulletin-february-12-2012/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:11:31 +0000 KimMott http://www.vanfcog.org/?p=1206

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Scripture:  John 13: 1-31

From Judas’ story we learn much about:

1.  Jesus’ great love

Love demonstrated:  

2.  Our own will power

verse 18b ”He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me.”

3.  Decisions and their Consequences

Verse 27 “What you are about to do, do quickly,”   …he went out into the darkness

I John 4:9-10 “This is how God showed his love among us;  He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.  This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

I John 3:1 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!”

 

]]> http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/02/lessons-from-judas-pastor-bruce-hazel/feed/ 0 0:34:21 Message :  “Lessons from Judas” Scripture:  John 13: 1-31 From Judas’ story we learn much about: 1.  Jesus’ great love Love demonstrated:   2.  Our own will power verse 18b ”He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me.” 3.  Decisions a[...] Message :  “Lessons from Judas” Scripture:  John 13: 1-31 From Judas’ story we learn much about: 1.  Jesus’ great love Love demonstrated:   2.  Our own will power verse 18b ”He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me.” 3.  Decisions and their Consequences Verse 27 “What you are about to do, do quickly,”   …he went out into the darkness I John 4:9-10 “This is how God showed his love among us;  He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.  This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” I John 3:1 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!”   Blog, Sermons Vancouver First Church of God no no Weekly Bulletin January 29 2012 http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/01/weekly-bulletin-january-29-2012/ http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/01/weekly-bulletin-january-29-2012/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:48:41 +0000 KimMott http://www.vanfcog.org/?p=1184

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]]> http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/01/weekly-bulletin-january-29-2012/feed/ 0 Immeasurably More – Part 2 http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/01/immeasurably-more-part-2/ http://www.vanfcog.org/2012/01/immeasurably-more-part-2/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:03:37 +0000 David Lindner http://www.vanfcog.org/?p=1179 Ephesians 3:20,21

1. His power…WITHIN.

Acts 1:8

Alongside – John 14:16

Guidance – John 16:13

Teaching  -John 14:26

Witnessing – Acts 1:8

Convicting – John 16:8,9

2. His power…AT WORK.

Daniel 10:1-14

  • START
  • SEASON OF WARFARE

Psalm 35:1,23

Romans 8:26,27

  • SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH

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