Pressing In, Pushing Through

Pressing In – Pushing Through
“Oh, God”

“O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1

Returning To Your First Love

In the beginning the church was a fellowship of men and women centering on the living Christ. Then the church moved to Greece where it became a philosophy. Then it moved to Rome where it became an institution. Next, it moved to Europe where it became a culture. And, finally, it moved to America where it became an enterprise.
--- Bruce and Marshall Shelley, The Consumer Church

Passion Restored
That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun.
Ecclesiates 1:9

Luke 18:9-14

• Jesus’ parable of passion
• The Pharisee and the Publican
• The “Act of contrition”
• The “Real” faith!
• New Year > New Start

The Seven Warning Signs of Spiritual Cancer

1. An unusual preoccupation with self; overemphasis in conversation about I, me, we, us, mine, ours.
2. A lump or thickening in the wallet or bank account without regard for the great need of others.
3. A sore feeling of anger or resentment that persists and does not heal.
4. A change in prayer life and attendance at worship, from regular to irregular.
5. A feeling of uneasiness when matters relating to God, Christ and the church are mentioned.
6. Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing Christian thought or references to commitment, witnessing or stewardship.
7. A change in size, color or complexion when asked, "Are you an active participating member of your church?"

Passion Expressed

• “Oh” & “O”
  • “Oh” is used 100 times in the NKJV, 98 in the OT & 2 in the NT
  • “O” is used 849 times in the OT and 52 times in the NT
• January Fast & Seminar
  • Today at sundown through the 27th
  • New Beginning Seminar on Friday evening January 25th

"Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my family,that you have brought me thus far?"
I Chronicles 17:16-16

I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble. - Helen Keller