Dr. Kindell

What an AMAZING celebration service this morning!

Dr. Kindell is the greatest apologetic I've ever had the privilege of working with!

This former evolutionist is now THE greatest Creationist!

Thank the LORD for the Truth that was spoken this morning, confronting the lies of Evolution!

I encourage you to visit his website: http://kindell.nwcreation.net/

I was so glad to see so many of our church members purchasing his seminar dvds to show their families...

I couldn't even try to scratch the surface of ALL that Dr. Kindell proclaimed this morning in his seminar: Evolution and the UFO Connection...SO PROFOUND, INSIGHTFUL, LIFE-CHANGING...and oh how he makes those brain gears work hard...If I had the intellect found in his little pinky, I'd be happy...

Honor thy father and mother

This command isn't hard for me...My parents are angels!
If I were to sum up all the lessons I've learned from Brian and Vicki West in one word... FAITHFULNESS!

U R Invited

So, I had a bunch of these buttons made...
You can have one to wear everywhere you go...
When somebody says, "What's UR?"
You say, "U R invited to New Beginnings Christian Center!"

See ya Saturday

I sent another postcard today, making sure everybody remembers NOW!
If you don't receive one, that means we need your mailing info.
Just fill out the tear-off on a Sunday AM or shoot me an email...

God is Bigger than your Worry (sermon notes)

Today we are continuing a sermon series entitled: God is Bigger
This is where we have been so far:
God is bigger than your disappointment
Psalm 77
God is bigger than your fear
Psalm 46
God is Bigger than your hurt
Psalm 55
God is Bigger than your confusion
Psalm 71
God is Bigger than your need
Psalm 34

When you are experiencing emotions, go to the Psalms. The Psalms give Christians permission to be human. They are poems that tell about life as it really is…
and today’s emphasis: God is bigger than your Worry
Psalm 91

This Psalm delivers us from worry…for there are amazing promises for the person who Abides in the Presence of God!
1. Safety in His Presence
2. Deliverance in His Presence
3. Love in His Presence
I chose three words from this psalm…But man’s vocabulary cannot contain all to be found In His Presence!

Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 6…verses 25 thru 34
If only we could truly LIVE Christ words found here…
What a difference it would make in our everday lives!

Worry is truly linked to our own feelings of safety, of security…Until a person truly makes Christ His all in all, puts God First…Self worth, safety, security, peace: will always be out of reach…
No matter the circumstances of our lives…True Safety comes from Christ, from within…
Whether it be a jew in a nazi camp, someone on their death bed, or an American upset because of a dry bank account…

Listen to what God says…
This is God. Today, as with every day, I will be handling all your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If the Devil happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it all in the SFJTD box (Something for Jesus to do). It will be addressed in MY time. . .not yours. . .please be patient.Once the matter is placed in the box, do not hold onto it. Do not become impatient and take it back out to see if you can find a solution. Holding on or removal will delay the resolution of your problem.
You must surrender the problem to me for proper resolution. If a situation that you think you can handle arises, please consult me in prayer. Together we will come up with the proper resolution. If you do not receive what you anticipate as proper response from Me, Remember. . .some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.Because I do not sleep, there is no need for you to lose any sleep. Rest My Child. . .if you need me, I am but a prayer away.

Jacob says in Genesis 49:18 while blessing His sons…
I look for your deliverance OH LORD
While he is blessing not cursing, speaking life not death, choosing faith not fear, hoping not despairing…he simply looks for the Lord’s deliverance!
Everyday faithfully blessing and not just wishing for the Lord’s deliverance in my circumstances, but expecting, looking, living as if he’s already delivered!
I think too often we treat prayer as throwing a penny into a wishing well…stop wishing and start practicing faith, expecting Miracles!

I’ve said it before…if you know how to worry, you know how to meditate…Change that worry into a confident meditation looking for the Lord’s deliverance!

1Corinthians 13 (the Message)
If you spent your days trying to practice 1 Cor. 13, that’s living In His Presence…and you would have no time to worry…
This scripture says we don’t see clearly now, but one day soon we will…that worry that’s plaguing you, is definitely contributing to that foggy mist…
Turn that worry, that fog into prayer…And remember THIS TOO SHALL PASS
What happens to fog? it eventually dissipates, you can count on it...the sun will shine again!

You know, we never have to leave holy ground...that day when the veil was ripped allowing access to the holy of holies...that day is today, everday!
Don’t waste so many moments ignoring His presence...You’re not always gonna feel the googlies
But don’t live according to your feeling...practice your faith!
For we are always In His Presence: Christians never escape safety, deliverance, love!

Joni Ames : Do not fear...
I've cried to God as I've beheld, The world wrapped up in fear
Of lack and death and war that looms, To snatch lives held so dear.
I said, "My God! - Have you not heard, The newsmen on TV?
Do you not know the shape we're in? Do you not care for me?"
"I'm scared, Dear Jesus! - Help us! - Please! There's news of fear and war
And I'm afraid, Lord - I admit! - Of what might be in store."
"Peace, be still, My child," He said, "And hear now what I say
For I have seen and heard the cries, Of those who, to Me, pray."
Keep your eyes upon ME now, Not what you hear or see
And, as you do, you'll keep My peace - IF your mind stays on ME!"
"It matters not what one man says, Or even many more
For I am God, and I decide, Each day what lies in store."
"I've told you there would be such times, When, of these things, You'd hear
I told you so you'd be PREPARED, And FULL OF PEACE, not fear."
"For all these things MUST be fulfilled, Yet MY WORD fails not
For I AM still your Hiding Place, As all the fires rage hot."
"You're hid beneath MY shadow now, And you can rest in Me
Yes you can trust My Words of LOVE, To last eternally."
"For I'm your Father, Counselor, Friend, Your Alpha and your End
And if this was the world's last day, Be sure, for you, I'd send."
"I've promised I'd save you a place, If you would stay in Me
Stay pure and faithful, eyes on Me, And, victory, you'll see."
"I can't tell you if it's 'the end' - NO human man can know
But I CAN tell you, it IS close, So be prepared to go."
"Each day I give you, reach in love, To save another soul
For snatching them from Me for Hell, Is truly Satan's goal."
"Occupy until I come, Live each day FULL in ME
Just keep your eyes upon MY face, And know that I DO see."
"I see the world, I see YOUR LIFE, And I DO care for YOU
And know, no matter WHAT occurs, My love for you stands TRUE."
"I'm Alpha and Omega - God - I'm King and Lord of ALL
I'll be right near to care for you, As, on My name, you call."
"For I can change the hearts of Kings, And I, their hearts, do try
And I'M the one who formed this world, And says when it shall die."
"So, USE this time to SEEK THE LOST, And tell them of My Love
That they, too, may be saved and live, With Me, again, above."
"Don't listen to fear's voice - hear MINE! Then STAND on what you've heard
Don't fear yours or the world's fate - It's destined by MY WORD."
"Keep your eyes on ME, My Child, And let Me wipe each tear
For I am God and IN CONTROL - So live in peace, not fear."

I'm getting old

Thanks Luv (my wifey) for making me feel special on my birthday!

Holly stuffed some friends and family in our little house and made me my favorite: chocolate chip cookies...her cookies are WAY better than cake...(Rusty agrees)

(I only ate 2 though, cause my healthy lifestyle quest is going very well: already lost 11pds!)

And many more thanks to ALL who showed kindness to their pastor!

I've been rotating with this planet now for 32 years!

Does this mean I need to graduate from using 1 Timothy 4:12 as my Mission Statement to using Proverbs 16:31 instead?!

(well I don't have many gray hairs yet, so I guess I can wait a few more years)

God is bigger than your need

We dismiss the kids to children's church every Sunday morning as part of our celebration service. This Sunday I followed them into their new big room with my camera.

This was their first kids church in their new space! Mrs. Shelli worked so hard creating it!

They have a new puppet ministry that truly captured the kids attention!

Wish I could have stuck around and captured that on film.

BUT, I had to go back to the sanctuary to preach this sermon.

Here's some notes:

PSALM 34

Amazing Promises!

Wouldn't you agree that if you're facing need Psalm 34 would be a good visit?

Philippians 4:19 doesn't hurt either!

Americans have lots of challenges. It's been said, "we buy things we don't need with money we don't have in order to impress people we don't like."

Godly steps in addressing financial need:

1. Listen to what God says

2. Lean on Biblical Principles that still work

3. Pray for a financial miracle

Dueteronomy 5:32-33

Proverbs 3:5&6 (the message)

Matthew 6:19-24

Return to God His Tithe

Proverbs 11:24

Malachi 3:10-11

The only antidote to materialism is GIVING, because it is the exact opposite of GREED!

Kenneth Keyes - "Do your giving while you're living, then you're knowing where it's going."

Establish a Christian Budget

1Timothy 6:8

List NEEDS then desires.

Zig Ziglar - "If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time."

Christians should make friends with delayed gratification.

Proverbs 21:5, 22:7, 28:13

A local pastor recently said, "if you're going to preach like Jesus, every other sermon will be on stewardship...if you're going to preach like the apostle Paul, every 6 sermons..."

God knows how stubborn we are with our wallets...SO, I have to talk about the checkbook and the calendar! Is God first in your life?

Regular Giving and Regular church attendance can never become passe'

Christian Stewarship still works!

I just made up these invite cards for the youth...

The teens wanted something to help invite their friends to youth group.
I hope they like it...I guess I'll find out tonight!

Some EXCITING things coming up on the calendar...

NOW, Dr. Kindell, Kid's Fair, New Women's Group and Missions Cultural Dinner...SO EXCITED!

Oh, and I don't think I've mentioned yet on my blog: the African Children's Choir is coming to our church November 6th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did some obsessing over the bulletin...hope it looks ok...

(Remember, you can click on the image to make it easier to read)

God is bigger than your confusion (sermon notes)

(Tarascos is a popular place to visit after church for alot of our church members)

Continuing a new sermon series: God is Bigger
God is bigger than your disappointment
Psalm 77
God is bigger than your fear
Psalm 46
God is bigger than your hurt
Psalm 55

My pastor, Brent Sorlien, gave me some advice: when experiencing emotions, go to the Psalms. The Psalms are the favorite of many (for 3,000 years) simply because they express emotions. They give permission to be human.
Today's emphasis: God is bigger than your confusion
Psalm 71

The experienced saint in this psalm looks up and finds a "north star" - 4 things he can count on, 4 things that will help chart the course...
1. In confusion...remember what is true!
What do you know to be true about God?
2. In confusion...speak what is true!
Who can you tell what God has done for you?
3. In confusion...remember God's faithfulness to you!
How has God been faithful over the years?
4. In confusion...remember your hope!
How sure is your hope?

According to Vine's Expository Dictionary, "DECLARE" is a word that emphasizes three different things...A person who has witnessed something and tells others about it...A person reports about a matter of life-and-death importance...A person explains something to someone who lacks knowledge of it...

John 9:24-25
Psalm 139:13-16
Titus 2:11-14

One of my rabbit trails while passionately preaching this morning: Most of my piers separate the generations. I'm still fighting to keep them together (whether or not I win this battle I pledge to not give up). I had the privilege of sitting at my grandparents feet while they were in their 90s. Today's young and old almost seem segregated. I desperately want to do something about this. If you're younger, seek out the wisdom of the older. If you're older, seek out the younger. Moses taught Joshua, Elijah impacted Elisha, Naomi taught Ruth about God, Elizabeth mentored Mary, Barnabas believed in Mark, Paul poured into Timothy and Titus...The young have alot to learn from the old AND the old can learn from the young! If you are still here, God isn't finished with you yet! He has something important for you to do! Everyone is a minister! Everyone needs a ministry!

Today's TEAM mtg. was again well attended and full of great discussion, planning, and blessing! I have been encouraged almost daily by our members willingness to jump in and volunteer! (1st Sunday of every month, 3pm...unless circumstances again make it the 2nd Sunday...study your bulletin)

I think we have a new tradition

Yesterday's outside service and potluck picnic was a Success!

We'll have to make it a regular part of the church calendar!

We also had the privilege of dedicating Sawyer William Badley to Jesus in yesterday's outdoor service.

Here's a few thoughts from yesterday's sermon:

Continuing sermon series: GOD IS BIGGER...than your hurt!

Psalm 55

How can I handle my hurt? 2 things to do:

1. Bring your hurt to God

2. Forgive the person that hurt you

The main reason we get so hurt is because we expect other people to meet needs only God can meet!

We can cooperate with God for our healing through...Prayer, Worship, Relationships, and Ministry!

Why should we forgive?

1. We've been forgiven by God

2. Resentment makes us miserable

3. We're going to need forgiveness in the future

Forgiveness does not mean...

...that what they did to hurt you was ok.

...that the relationship goes back to how it was.

...that they won't pay any consequences for what they did.

Even after forgiveness and healing, you're going to have scars.

You have a choice: every time you look at the scar you can either remember the hurt or remember your Healer...

Jeanne Robertson "Don't send a man to the grocery store!"

The Vallos emailed this to me...
SO FUNNY
I could see myself making that mistake...