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Author: Scott Heitshusen (Page 56 of 105)
I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.
1 Corinthians 9:22b
It was common in Corinth for food that was previously sacrificed to idols to be sold in the marketplace purchase and use.
For some it seemed grossly improper for a believer to purchase and eat any of this food. For other believers, it was not an issue.
Paul tells us the bigger issue is the conscience of our brother and sister, not the food!
Scriptures
- 1 Corinthians 8
I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.
1 Corinthians 9:22b
Paul and the early Church had in their mind that Jesus could return at any moment, so all energies should be focused on sharing Him and living in His Word.
We’ve lost that sense of urgency!
When that is present, we see priorities differently and don’t get complacent, taking God, His Word, and His blessings for granted.
They can still be enjoyed, but He must still be our priority!
Scriptures
- 1 Corinthians 7:17-40
But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself.
Galatians 5:22-23a (NIrV)
We’re starting a new “Tykes” (preschoolers) series on Sunday, August 14!
| Tagline | Teach Preschoolers The Fruit Of The Spirit |
| Summary | The fruit of the Spirit is food for our hearts that helps us love like Jesus. |
| Objective | Kids will memorize all 9 parts of The Fruit of the Spirit |
Join us!
FORGE wanted to cover some “Difficult Topics” from May 24 – August 23, 2022, to get a handle on what’s going on in the world and how we, as Christians, should respond to those issues.
For our time together we determined to go through the following questions and process:
- What is the ISSUE?
- Do I truly UNDERSTAND the issue? [Opposing viewpoints, etc.]
- How do you FEEL about the issue? Why?
- What do the SCRIPTURES say about the issue, directly or indirectly?
- What would Jesus do? What would Jesus have US do? What lesson(s) is this teaching me?
The dates and topics we decided to cover, as well as some of the Scriptures for each topic are below.
(A PDF of all of this is available here. There is also a PDF of a document from our Church denomination on “”Gender Identity Disorder or Gender Dysphoria in Christian Perspective” here.)
24 May — TRUTH // MANIPULATION
- Psalm 25:3–5
- Psalm 51:6
- Psalm 86:11
- Proverbs 6:16–19
- Proverbs 23:23
- Isaiah 59:14–15
- John 1:17
- John 4:23–24
- John 8:31–32
- John 8:43–47
- John 14:6
- John 16:13–14
- John 17:17
- John 18:37
- Romans 1:25
- Ephesians 4:11–16
- Ephesians 4:25
- 1 Timothy 2:3–4
- Titus 1:1
- 1 John 3:18
- 3 John 3–4
- Revelation 19:11
14 June — ABORTION
- Genesis 1:26–27
- Genesis 9:5–6
- Exodus 20:13
- Exodus 21:22–25
- Deuteronomy 5:17
- Deuteronomy 32:39
- Job 10:8–12
- Job 31:15
- Psalm 22:9–10
- Psalm 139
- Proverbs 6:16–17
- Proverbs 31:8–9
- Isaiah 44:2
- Isaiah 44:24
- Isaiah 49:1–5
- Jeremiah 1:4–5
- Jeremiah 20:17
- Luke 1:41–44
- Galatians 1:15
28 June — IDENTITY ISSUES // GENDER // HOMOSEXUALITY
- Genesis 1:1
- Genesis 1:26–28
- Genesis 1:31
- Genesis 2:18–25
- Genesis 5:1–2
- Genesis 19:4–11
- Leviticus 18:22
- Leviticus 18:29
- Leviticus 20:13
- Deuteronomy 12:1
- Deuteronomy 12:8
- Deuteronomy 22:5
- Deuteronomy 23:1–2
- Judges 19:22–26
- Job 31:1
- Psalm 139:13–14
- Isaiah 56:1–8
- Jeremiah 13:27
- Matthew 5:28
- Matthew 7:3–5
- Matthew 16:24
- Matthew 19:1–12
- Mark 10:5–12
- Acts 8:26–39
- Acts 15:1–19
- Romans 1:18–32
- Romans 2:4
- Romans 8:20–23
- Romans 13:14
- 1 Corinthians 6:9–7:11
- 1 Corinthians 11:2–12
- 1 Corinthians 12:18–23
- 2 Corinthians 12:7–9
- Galatians 3:28
- Galatians 5:17
- Ephesians 2:8
- Ephesians 5:21–33
- 1 Timothy 1:10
- Hebrews 13:4
12 July — WOKE-ISM // PRIVLEDGE // CANCEL CULTURE
- 1 Samuel 2:7
- Psalm 75:7
- Matthew 23:12
- Luke 14:11
- Luke 18:14
- John 9:31
- John 14:15–17
- John 15:18–19
- John 17:14–18
- Acts 10:34
- Romans 2:11
- Romans 8:5–9
- Romans 12:1–3
- 1 Corinthians 1:18–26
- Ephesians 4:4
- Ephesians 4:20–25
- James 4:10
- 1 John 2:15–16
26 July — RACISM // DISCRIMINATION // SLAVERY // TRAFFICKING
- Genesis 16:1–15
- Exodus 19:5–6
- Exodus 21:2–7
- Leviticus 20:26
- Leviticus 25:39–46
- Deuteronomy 7:6–8
- Deuteronomy 16:19–20
- Deuteronomy 21:15–17
- Job 34:16–19
- Psalm 4:3
- Psalm 10:17–18
- Psalm 72:1–4
- Proverbs 31:8–9l
- Isaiah 42:6–7
- Isaiah 61:1
- Mark 10:42–44
- Luke 4:18–19
- John 8:34–36
- Acts 10:28–35
- Romans 2:11b
- 1 Corinthians 7:20–24
- Ephesians 6:5–9
- Philemon 8–21
- James 2:1–9
- 1 Peter 2:9–10
09 August — ATHEISM // OTHER RELIGIONS
- Exodus 20:3–6
- Deuteronomy 4:35–39
- Deuteronomy 5:6–10
- Deuteronomy 6:4–5
- Deuteronomy 7:9
- Deuteronomy 32:39
- 2 Samuel 7:22
- 2 Kings 5:15
- Psalm 10:4
- Psalm 14:1
- Isaiah 42:5–8
- Isaiah 43:10–13
- Isaiah 44:6–8
- Isaiah 45:5–22
- Hosea 13:4
- Mark 12:28–32
- 1 Corinthians 8:4–6
- 1 Corinthians 10:14
23 August — DRUGS // TATOOS // URBAN DICTIONARY
- Genesis 9:20–22
- Leviticus 10:8–10
- Leviticus 19:28
- Numbers 6:2–4
- Proverbs 11:6
- Proverbs 20:1
- Proverbs 21:17
- Proverbs 23:20–21
- Proverbs 23:30–32
- Isaiah 5:11–12
- Mark 15:23
- Luke 1:15
- Luke 21:34
- Romans 8:12–17
- Romans 13:13
- 1 Corinthians 5:11
- 1 Corinthians 6:9–13
- Galatians 5:18–21
- Ephesians 5:18
- Philippians 3:17–4:1
- 1 Timothy 3:8
- 2 Peter 2:18–19
The discussions we have and are having have been enlightening and useful. We pray this may be of some use to you as well.
I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.
1 Corinthians 9:22b
Marriage takes work It takes communication. It takes sacrifice. It takes love.
None of this should be a surprise, but knowing it and applying it are two different things.
Couples need to be there for each other – consistently and humbly!
When we get puffed-up in our relationships and demand our own ways instead of submitting in love and respect to each other, bad seeds are planted and start to take hold.
Let this not be!
Scriptures
- 1 Corinthians 7:1-16
- 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.
Romans 12:2a
| DATE: | Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
| TIME: | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| LOCATION: | “The Garden“ 14986 Frantz Rd. Cat Spring, TX 78933 |
| COST: | $60 (Suggested at signup, but required by September 18. Some scholarships are available.) |
| SIGNUP DEADLINE: | September 18 (Space is limited! Form below.) |
| FEATURED SPEAKER: | Michelle Nietert, M.A. |
Hi! I’m Michelle, a licensed professional counselor, previous minister (youth, children, women and small groups), school counselor and business owner of a large counseling practice in the Dallas, TX area. I love connecting with people and have interacted with women in the counseling office, numerous conferences and retreats, and in local church ministry for over 20 years.
My presentations are always informative and inspiring but also interactive. Whether it’s a MOPS group, luncheon, conference or retreat where I speak numerous times, my goal for my audiences to have fun, be empowered by God’s Word, and walk away changed by His Spirit.
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The position for DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP is open and available for fulfillment.
LifeBridge has been blessed by tremendous worship leaders since it’s founding. Collin Dwigans has stepped down due to numerous pressing engagements. As such, LifeBridge is in active search for the next amazing person God has planned for us!
Please circulate as the Holy Spirit leads you and direct and inquiries to the Search Committee (listed below) via email at worship.search@lifebridgesealy.com.
DIRECTOR of WORSHIP SEARCH COMMITTEE
- Bonnie DeLozier (CHAIR)
- Robert Fait
- Vic Grisbee
- Dave Penner
- Jeff Tomasek
The Job Description is below and also available as a PDF is here.
You’ve heard the buzz and may have been intrigued but haven’t taken the plunge – yet!
The greatly acclaimed “The CHOSEN“ is up for a group watching and study at the Fait home!
“Come and See” the first season of this amazing take on greatest story ever told!
7:00 – 8:30 PM on the following Thursdays at the Fait Home (205 Brazos Hill Lane).
| Sept. 1 | Ep. 1 | I Have Called You By Name |
| Sept. 8 | Ep. 2 | Shabbat |
| Sept. 15 | Ep. 3 | Jesus Loves the Little Children |
| Sept. 22 | Ep. 4 | The Rock on which It is Built |
| Sept. 29 | Ep. 5 | The Wedding Gift |
| Oct. 6 | Ep. 6 | Indescribable Compassion |
| Oct. 12 | — | NO MEETING |
| Oct. 20 | Ep. 7 | Invitations |
| Oct. 27 | Ep. 8 | I Am He |
All are welcome! No childcare provided.
For sign-up & questions, contact Debbie (281/732-1209) or Robert (713/906-3641) Fait.
