FUMC Clinton Podcast http://fumcclinton.org/theblog Weekly Message from First United Methodist Church Clinton MS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:25:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Weekly Message from First United Methodist Church Clinton MS FUMC Clinton Podcast no 2009 FUMC Clinton Podcast FUMC Clinton Podcast http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://fumcclinton.org/theblog The Purpose of Risk – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/the-purpose-of-risk-clint-ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/the-purpose-of-risk-clint-ware#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:25:44 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1675 Feb 5th – Intentionality VI: The Purpose of Risk – Changing the Game
Matt 14:22-32
Peter takes a risk, steps out of the boat, and changes his faith and the faith of the people around him forever.
Risk-Taking… how are you wired?
looks like fun!
might be fun…
ain’t no way!Does God want us to take risks?

In the area of of missions and service, does God want us to take risks?

Change

Jesus Walks on the Water
Matthew 14: 22-32 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a considerable distance[a] from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”29 “Come,” he said.  Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” 32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

When we step out and take a risk…

-we stretch our faith

- our faith is strengthened

- other’s faith is strengthened

Jesus Calms the Storm
Matt 8:23-27
23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”

In the area of of missions and service, does God want us to take risks?  YES

Are you ready to take a risk?

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/the-purpose-of-risk-clint-ware/feed 0 Feb 5th - Intentionality VI: The Purpose of Risk - Changing the Game Matt 14:22-32 Peter takes a risk, steps out of the boat, and changes his faith and the faith of the people around him forever. Risk-Taking... how are you wired? looks like fun! Feb 5th - Intentionality VI: The Purpose of Risk - Changing the Game Matt 14:22-32 Peter takes a risk, steps out of the boat, and changes his faith and the faith of the people around him forever. Risk-Taking... how are you wired? looks like fun! might be fun... ain’t no way!Does God want us to take risks? In the area of of missions and service, does God want us to take risks? Change Jesus Walks on the Water Matthew 14: 22-32 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a considerable distance[a] from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. 25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”29 “Come,” he said.  Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” 32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” When we step out and take a risk... -we stretch our faith - our faith is strengthened - other's faith is strengthened Jesus Calms the Storm Matt 8:23-27 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” In the area of of missions and service, does God want us to take risks?  YES Are you ready to take a risk? FUMC Clinton Podcast no 35:28 How Far Can We See – Mitchell Hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/how-far-can-we-see-mitchell-hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/how-far-can-we-see-mitchell-hedgepeth#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:41:40 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1673 Mark 1:29-39

 

Jesus Heals Many at Simon’s House

As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.

That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.

A Preaching Tour in Galilee

In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, ‘Everyone is searching for you.’ He answered, ‘Let us go on to the neighbouring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.’ And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/how-far-can-we-see-mitchell-hedgepeth/feed 0 Mark 1:29-39   Jesus Heals Many at Simon’s House As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. Mark 1:29-39   Jesus Heals Many at Simon’s House As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. A Preaching Tour in Galilee In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, ‘Everyone is searching for you.’ He answered, ‘Let us go on to the neighbouring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.’ And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons. FUMC Clinton Podcast no 15:04 True Intentions – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/true-intentions-clint-ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/true-intentions-clint-ware#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:03:43 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1670 Jan 29th – IntentionalityV: Good Intentions vs. True Intentions

Matt 21:23-32 (parable of the two sons)
No matter what we say, our actions represent true intentions.

Good Intentions
vs.
True Intentions

Good Intentions
These are the things…Know you should, say you would, and even though you could…you don’t

True Intentions
These are the things you end up doing.

Matthew 21:28-30
28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’
29 “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went.
30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go.

Matthew 21:23-32

23 Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority?”
24 Jesus replied, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 25 John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?”
They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ 26 But if we say, ‘From men’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.”
27 So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.”
Then he said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’
29 “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went.
30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go.
31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?”
“The first,” they answered.
Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.

the chief priests and the elders of the people

and

the tax collectors and the prostitutes

The “Righteous”

and

the  Sinners

32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.

those who did not repent and believe
and
those who did repent and believe

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/true-intentions-clint-ware/feed 0 Jan 29th - IntentionalityV: Good Intentions vs. True Intentions Matt 21:23-32 (parable of the two sons) No matter what we say, our actions represent true intentions. - Good Intentions vs. True Intentions - Good Intentions These are the things... Jan 29th - IntentionalityV: Good Intentions vs. True Intentions Matt 21:23-32 (parable of the two sons) No matter what we say, our actions represent true intentions. Good Intentions vs. True Intentions Good Intentions These are the things...Know you should, say you would, and even though you could...you don’t True Intentions These are the things you end up doing. Matthew 21:28-30 28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ 29 “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go. Matthew 21:23-32 23 Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus replied, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 25 John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?” They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ 26 But if we say, ‘From men’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” 27 So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Then he said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ 29 “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go. 31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. the chief priests and the elders of the people and the tax collectors and the prostitutes The “Righteous” and the  Sinners 32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. those who did not repent and believe and those who did repent and believe FUMC Clinton Podcast no 22:01 Intentionality – Worship Is… – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/intentionality-worship-is-clint-ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/intentionality-worship-is-clint-ware#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:42:00 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1665 What is worship? Why has this always been important to God’s people?

Matthew 2:11

On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.

Matthew 14:33

Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Matthew 28:8-10

8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

Worship is not something we do on accident, it is our response

to the realization of who He is and What he has done

What is worship?

Acknowledging who He is
Realizing what He has done
Focusing all of us on all of Him

David got it

Psalm 29(NIV)

A psalm of David.

1 Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.

Psalm 29 (NLT)

1Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings;

honor the Lord for his glory and strength.

2Honor the Lord for the glory of his name.

Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.

 

What is worship?

Acknowledging who He is
Realizing what He has done
Focusing all of us on all of Him

 

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/intentionality-worship-is-clint-ware/feed 0 What is worship? Why has this always been important to God’s people? - Matthew 2:11 - On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gift... What is worship? Why has this always been important to God’s people? Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Matthew 28:8-10 8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” Worship is not something we do on accident, it is our response to the realization of who He is and What he has done What is worship? Acknowledging who He is Realizing what He has done Focusing all of us on all of Him David got it Psalm 29(NIV) A psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Psalm 29 (NLT) 1Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings; honor the Lord for his glory and strength. 2Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.   What is worship? Acknowledging who He is Realizing what He has done Focusing all of us on all of Him   FUMC Clinton Podcast no Intentionality – Who We have Become – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/intentionality-who-we-have-become-clint-ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/intentionality-who-we-have-become-clint-ware#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:25:44 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1660
Who We Have Become Because of Who Comes.Intentionality
Intention alone changes nothing
Intention followed with action brings change

Radical Hospitality
rad·i·cal
thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms

hos·pi·tal·i·ty
φιλοξενία – philoxenia

from
phílo, “friend”

xeno, “a stranger”
readiness to treat a stranger as a friend

Intentional Radical Hospitality

How can we be intentional about our hospitality?

How can I get over the fear that keeps me from welcoming a stranger into my life?

The Disciples meet Saul/Paul

Acts 9:17-31 (Story of Paul returning to Jerusalem after Damascus)
17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength.
Saul in Damascus and Jerusalem
Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, “Isn’t he the man who raised havoc in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” 22 Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.[a]
23 After many days had gone by, the Jews conspired to kill him, 24 but Saul learned of their plan. Day and night they kept close watch on the city gates in order to kill him. 25 But his followers took him by night and lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall.
26 When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. 28 So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. 29 He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. 30 When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.
31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.

What is this guys intention?
They had to question his intent
just as the believers in Damascus had wondered what was going on..

Acts 9: 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, “Isn’t he the man who raised havoc in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?”

Acts 9:26 When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple.
The Question of Intention
“what is this persons intention?”

What if…
…we ask a different question?
Acts 9:27-28
27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. 28 So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.
“What is God intention in bringing this person into my life?”

A lesson Learned

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/intentionality-who-we-have-become-clint-ware/feed 0 Who We Have Become Because of Who Comes.Intentionality Intention alone changes nothing Intention followed with action brings change - Radical Hospitality rad·i·cal thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional... Who We Have Become Because of Who Comes.Intentionality Intention alone changes nothing Intention followed with action brings change Radical Hospitality rad·i·cal thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms hos·pi·tal·i·ty φιλοξενία - philoxenia from phílo, "friend" xeno, "a stranger" readiness to treat a stranger as a friend Intentional Radical Hospitality How can we be intentional about our hospitality? How can I get over the fear that keeps me from welcoming a stranger into my life? The Disciples meet Saul/Paul Acts 9:17-31 (Story of Paul returning to Jerusalem after Damascus) 17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul in Damascus and Jerusalem Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, “Isn’t he the man who raised havoc in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” 22 Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.[a] 23 After many days had gone by, the Jews conspired to kill him, 24 but Saul learned of their plan. Day and night they kept close watch on the city gates in order to kill him. 25 But his followers took him by night and lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall. 26 When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. 28 So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. 29 He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. 30 When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus. 31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. What is this guys intention? They had to question his intent just as the believers in Damascus had wondered what was going on.. Acts 9: 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, “Isn’t he the man who raised havoc in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” Acts 9:26 When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. The Question of Intention “what is this persons intention?” What if... ...we ask a different question? Acts 9:27-28 27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. 28 So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. “What is God intention in bringing this person into my life?” A lesson Learned FUMC Clinton Podcast no 26:39 Affirmation of our Faith – Mitchell Hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/affirmation-of-our-faith-mitchell-hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/affirmation-of-our-faith-mitchell-hedgepeth#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:45:35 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1655 Paul in Ephesus

While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the inland regions and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. He said to them, ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?’ They replied, ‘No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.’ Then he said, ‘Into what then were you baptized?’ They answered, ‘Into John’s baptism.’ Paul said, ‘John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus.’ On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied— altogether there were about twelve of them.

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/affirmation-of-our-faith-mitchell-hedgepeth/feed 0 Paul in Ephesus While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the inland regions and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. He said to them, ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?’ They replied, ‘No, Paul in Ephesus While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the inland regions and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. He said to them, ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?’ They replied, ‘No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.’ Then he said, ‘Into what then were you baptized?’ They answered, ‘Into John’s baptism.’ Paul said, ‘John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus.’ On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied— altogether there were about twelve of them. FUMC Clinton Podcast no Intentionality – The Father’s Intention for the Son – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/intentionality-the-fathers-intention-for-the-son-clint-ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/intentionality-the-fathers-intention-for-the-son-clint-ware#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:22:58 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1653 Jan 8th – Intentionality: The Father’s Intention for the Son

Matt 3:13-17
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

What was Jesus’ intent in being baptized? To say to the people,
“John is fulfilling my intention for him and what he says if right.”

What was the Fathers intent in speaking these words?
“this is my son whom I love, In him I am well pleased?” To say to the people
Jesus is fulfilling my intention for him and what he says is right.”

And what is God’s intention for us?

1 John 3:1-3
1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 3 Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.

Romans 8:10-17
10 But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. 12 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14 because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

Do you believe that God would ever speak these words over you?
You are my Son/Daughter/Child, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.
If not, could it be that you are still thinking that it is all about you and your sin
when in reality it is about Jesus and His obedience.

It has never been Gods intention that you become his child by being obedient to a lists of rules
It is His intent that by faith you accept the sacrifice of Jesus given in obedience. When we do this we enter into a loving relationship. It is this love that brings us into a life of obedience.
John 14:21
Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.”

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/intentionality-the-fathers-intention-for-the-son-clint-ware/feed 0 Jan 8th - Intentionality: The Father’s Intention for the Son - Matt 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jan 8th - Intentionality: The Father’s Intention for the Son Matt 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” What was Jesus’ intent in being baptized? To say to the people, “John is fulfilling my intention for him and what he says if right.” What was the Fathers intent in speaking these words? “this is my son whom I love, In him I am well pleased?” To say to the people Jesus is fulfilling my intention for him and what he says is right.” And what is God’s intention for us? 1 John 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 3 Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. Romans 8:10-17 10 But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. 12 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14 because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Do you believe that God would ever speak these words over you? You are my Son/Daughter/Child, whom I love; with you I am well pleased. If not, could it be that you are still thinking that it is all about you and your sin when in reality it is about Jesus and His obedience. It has never been Gods intention that you become his child by being obedient to a lists of rules It is His intent that by faith you accept the sacrifice of Jesus given in obedience. When we do this we enter into a loving relationship. It is this love that brings us into a life of obedience. John 14:21 Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.” FUMC Clinton Podcast no 27:58 A New Name for a New Year – Mitchell Hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/a-new-name-for-a-new-year-mitchell-hedgepeth http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/a-new-name-for-a-new-year-mitchell-hedgepeth#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:56:24 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1648 Isaiah 61:10-62:3

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,
my whole being shall exult in my God;
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
For as the earth brings forth its shoots,
and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up,
so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise
to spring up before all the nations.

 

The Vindication and Salvation of Zion

For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,
and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest,
until her vindication shines out like the dawn,
and her salvation like a burning torch.
The nations shall see your vindication,
and all the kings your glory;
and you shall be called by a new name
that the mouth of the Lord will give.
You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord,
and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/a-new-name-for-a-new-year-mitchell-hedgepeth/feed 0 Isaiah 61:10-62:3 - I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, Isaiah 61:10-62:3 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.   The Vindication and Salvation of Zion For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. FUMC Clinton Podcast no 17:37 Please Declare Your Intention – Clint Ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/please-declare-your-intention-clint-ware http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/please-declare-your-intention-clint-ware#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:52:52 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1644 Intentionality: Please Declare Your Intention!In the Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations we talked about this idea of Faith Development. As we look forward to this coming year we want to challenge you with the adjective we used when we talked about it. We would like this to be our theme for this coming year. We want this to be the idea that everything we do is tied to. We want this year to be the year of IntentionalityJan 1st – Intentionality: Please Declare Your Intention!
I Tim 6:11-12
11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Run Away
Run Toward
Run in a hamster wheel

When we look back over our shoulder at the recent history of Clinton FUMC and then look at where we are today, we see the fruit of intention. Considering the past and the present, what will we declare to be our intention for 2012?

My Declaration of Intent
for the Intentional Development
of my faith this yearIn 2012 It is my intention to purposefully grow in my faith and love for my Lord Jesus this year. To this end, I resolve to:o  Begin or maintain a regular, personal devotional time where I will both speak and listen my Savior.

o  Begin or maintain a regular time of intercessory prayer for my church, my Pastors, our missionaries, the people on prayer list, and any others needs God puts on my heart.

o Commit to the expectation of Worship+2.
In this I will:
do all I can to be in Sunday Worship each week unless unavoidable circumstances prevent me from doing so,
be involved in and regularly attend a Life Group, Small Group Bible Study, and/or Sunday School class where my spirit can be challenged and fed,
be involved in some sort of service ministry in, around, or though my church.
kitchen ministry
children’s church
children’s sunday school
volunteer in church office
commit to go on a mission trip
help with missions fundraising initiatives

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/please-declare-your-intention-clint-ware/feed 0 Intentionality: Please Declare Your Intention!In the Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations we talked about this idea of Faith Development. As we look forward to this coming year we want to challenge you with the adjective we used when we talked abou... Intentionality: Please Declare Your Intention!In the Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations we talked about this idea of Faith Development. As we look forward to this coming year we want to challenge you with the adjective we used when we talked about it. We would like this to be our theme for this coming year. We want this to be the idea that everything we do is tied to. We want this year to be the year of IntentionalityJan 1st - Intentionality: Please Declare Your Intention! I Tim 6:11-12 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. Run Away Run Toward Run in a hamster wheel When we look back over our shoulder at the recent history of Clinton FUMC and then look at where we are today, we see the fruit of intention. Considering the past and the present, what will we declare to be our intention for 2012? My Declaration of Intent for the Intentional Development of my faith this yearIn 2012 It is my intention to purposefully grow in my faith and love for my Lord Jesus this year. To this end, I resolve to:o  Begin or maintain a regular, personal devotional time where I will both speak and listen my Savior. o  Begin or maintain a regular time of intercessory prayer for my church, my Pastors, our missionaries, the people on prayer list, and any others needs God puts on my heart. o Commit to the expectation of Worship+2. In this I will: do all I can to be in Sunday Worship each week unless unavoidable circumstances prevent me from doing so, be involved in and regularly attend a Life Group, Small Group Bible Study, and/or Sunday School class where my spirit can be challenged and fed, be involved in some sort of service ministry in, around, or though my church. kitchen ministry children’s church children’s sunday school volunteer in church office commit to go on a mission trip help with missions fundraising initiatives FUMC Clinton Podcast no 29:57 Missionary Alli Mellon http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/missionary-alli-mellon http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/missionary-alli-mellon#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:29:45 +0000 theblog http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/?p=1641 Our message for this week was provided by Alli Mellon, who works with the Hard Places Community, a missions organization.

 

]]> http://fumcclinton.org/theblog/missionary-alli-mellon/feed 0 Our message for this week was provided by Alli Mellon, who works with the Hard Places Community, a missions organization. -   Our message for this week was provided by Alli Mellon, who works with the Hard Places Community, a missions organization.   FUMC Clinton Podcast no 25:46