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Ladies Ministry Breakfast

Ridge Full Gospel Christian Church

Ridge Full Gospel Christian Church

Religious systems vs Relationship with Jesus Christ

Sheepfold = a walled enclosure where the sheep go @ the end of the day

The shepherd sleeps in the doorway to protect the sheep

In the morning the shepherd calls them out by name to follow him

You are God’s sheep or you are not God’s sheep

All sheep her His voice but only His sheep respond to this voice/call

Responding to religious systems does not work

Relationship NOT religion

Religion = man’s efforts to reach an infinite God

Bringing the finite to the infinite does not work

Christianity = God reaching to man

The infinite reaching to finite

Religious systems will destroy a man but a relationship with Christ will bring life and that more abundantly. No religious system gives you the power to overcome your sins, free you from guilt or give the power to live right.

Prayer is petitioning God for His will to be done here on earth as it is in heaven. Vs 1-2- the motive of your righteous deeds. There is a right way to pray and a wrong way to pray...Seek to impress God, not man. Examine yourself (as David did ask God to examine your heart). Do nothing in vain glory whether it be prayer, counsel, service or speaking. Hold fast to the knowledge of God's righteousness.

In light of the current events around us it is important to remember that "blessed are the peacemakers" NOT blessed are the side takers.

Psalm 46:1 our refuge. Ecclesiastes=preacher..when asked of God for what he wanted Solomon asked for wisdom..Solomon was cynical of the world) He studied all that the world had to offer to see if it would bring joy & purpose to his life...it did not work. Without God =like grasping for the wind.

Our brothers & sisters of the house of Israel Vs 22- Son of David=the promised one, a Messianic title, how did she know this? Vs 23- she is ignored- disciples wanted Jesus to send her away. Vs 24-25-Jesus accepted her worship, she rayed a simple prayer. Vs 26- called her a dog but in vs 27-29 she continued to believe & her faithfulness was rewarded.

Nature in Scripture: Tree of good & evil, Fig tree, Cedars of Lebanon, Oaks of righteousness (Isaiah 61:3), Fruit bearing (John 15:8).We are to bear good fruit, we represent God's glory when we do this. We are a part of a great symphony of praise before the Lord. Our duties in a nutshell- Heb 10: 19-25 = draw near to God with a true heart. Also, like to young walnut tree bares the same fruit as a seasoned tree, all can be used, young and old and bear the fruit of the Lord.

Why do we always want more? David did not think of himself as a murderer when he committed adultery with Bethsheba...you cannot sin with impunity before God with no consequence. Any philosophy that causes you to believe that you can sin or leads you into deeper sin presuming on the grace of God is a lie (grace being used as a cloak of sin) Sin though forgiven does leave a mark

Sis Barbara sharing at our kick off Ladies Ministry Breakfast. Very encouraging word for any trials you may be going through.