by Bret Capranica | May 26, 2012 | Twitter
Final Leadership Summit in 20-Colossians 3&4 @ Summit Woods Baptist Church http://t.co/H0CLWmXq # Boost Your Time Management Skills With These 9 Techniques http://t.co/Mn16Ufpt # Grateful for God's guidance in our church's affirmation of Sam Karl and Mark Krystyniak as elders @summitwoodsBC http://t.co/HAqiKHIp # @RayheartScott @BBush94 love this! Congrats Ben! in reply to RayheartScott # Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. http://t.co/XUBywowB # It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; http://t.co/B8HNWHXk # When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. http://t.co/aeS07Phs # @darrylshippy hahaha! Oh how I wish I could have been there to see you see Venice for the first time š in reply to darrylshippy # Desperate for the French Press! @ "The Bret Cave" Mt. Capranica http://t.co/yIbUc2uR # Conquered! @ "The Bret Cave" Mt. Capranica http://t.co/KQLgGf74 # @jayhawkman826 only if I can tweet you using it! in reply to jayhawkman826 # 1 Cor 14 tonight in men's study-nothing like diving into controversy š # Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! http://t.co/oayvtw3r # "There is none holy like the LORD; there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. http://t.co/Xsri3nOb # @Mt_Rhino @jayhawkman826 got to play before you can talk smack bro. in reply to Mt_Rhino # @jayhawkman826 bless your little heart. in reply to jayhawkman826 # @Mt_Rhino consider it done in reply to Mt_Rhino # @jayhawkman826 showin us all how it's...
by Bret Capranica | May 19, 2012 | Twitter
Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. http://t.co/oSrcCeq7 # So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. http://t.co/jwxeMpgm # This is a MUST have hymn! Breaks and builds my heart everytime I hear & sing it! http://t.co/kRoztozU #iTunes # Sunday's music-prepare your heart with me @summitwoodsbc http://t.co/tA7xR2UC # @Mt_Rhino muckfest looks to be planned while I am away in Cali…uh oh! in reply to Mt_Rhino # @Mt_Rhino ha! Well…you can bet it's going to take way more than 50 to guarantee my or another elder's participation…you up for that? in reply to Mt_Rhino # @ghotihook85 @mt_rhino you need a bigger word than "exceed" – a MUCH bigger word! in reply to ghotihook85 # @Mt_Rhino awesome! in reply to Mt_Rhino # Watch out neighborhood-I'm hittin' the streets now! @ Mt. Capranica http://t.co/UikZWgJl # Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. http://t.co/EFQzB3pC # Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. http://t.co/OOM6sWWX # I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. http://t.co/rfZcWvMK # Lord use me as thou wilt, but, O, promote thy cause…it is thy cause and kingdom I long for, not my own. #VoV # http://t.co/heApzJUn # Did we in our own strength conļ¬de, our striving would be losing; Were not the right man on our side…Christ Jesus, it is He #SWBCSunday # Let goods and kindred go, this mortal...
by Bret Capranica | May 15, 2012 | Christian Living, Featured Articles, Pastoral Ministry, The Gospel
How can we apply the gospel daily? What is the Gospel? Before practically answering that question, letās quickly remind ourselves of what the gospel actually is. God The God who created all things is the standard of all that is right and wrong, and his standard is perfection ā his standard is the reflection of his own character (Genesis 1:1; 1 John 1:5; Matthew 5:48; Isaiah 6:1-7). Mankind Mankind has violated that standard and continues to rebel against their creator and reject his standard, setting up for ourselves a new standard that tends to reflect the transitory whims of our own marred character. Manās nature is one that rebels against God, does not seek God, does not desire God, thinks more highly of himself than of his creator, and is under the control of a humanness that follows the call of a God-hating system ruled by a demonically inspired leader, the devil himself. Thus, a perfect God who lovingly created all things for man to enjoy has been offended by the very crown of his creation in that they would rather serve themselves in a way that exalts sin and Satan more than God and his glory (Romans 3:10-18; Ephesians 2:1-3). Christ But the love of God and his wisdom have not only matched, but have overcome the depths of manās depraved nature and choices. God has demonstrated the depths of his love in that he designed a way that would satisfy His perfect standard (the expression of His own character), accomplish justice for the injustice man has done against his holy standard, and apply the only sort of...
by Bret Capranica | May 12, 2012 | Twitter
Leadership Summit-block diagraming (structuring) Col 2 & 3. Significant study @ Summit Woods Baptist Church http://t.co/J7V8ftVt # Fruitful study in Colossians with men I deeply value-then a few hours of sermon prep on persecution for tomorrow-more to do later… # Oh yeah! http://t.co/PnCbHDHE # Songs for Sunday, May 6, 2012 http://t.co/h2mBIoRM # A little Saturday evening reading… @ "The Bret Cave" Mt. Capranica http://t.co/DXz49fqT # "When morning gilds the sky, my heart awaking cries, 'May Jesus Christ be praised.'" # What's not to love about You? Heaven and earth adore You Kings and kingdoms bow down Son of God, You are the One. #SWBCSunday # Your glory shines, You teach the sun When to bring a new day Creation sings, God, You reign! #SWBCSunday # …in the pain our God draws near To ļ¬re a faith worth more than gold And there His faithfulness is told #SWBCSunday # I turn to Wisdom not my own For every battle You have known My conļ¬dence will rest in You Your love endures Your ways are good #SWBCSunday # I have a shelter in the storm When all my sins accuse me Though justice charges me with guilt Your grace will not refuse me #SWBCSunday # O Jesus, I will hide in You Who bore my condemnation I ļ¬nd my refuge in Your wounds For there I ļ¬nd salvation #SWBCSunday # Let the treasures of the trial Form within me as I go -And at the end of this long passage, Let me leave them at Your throne. #SWBCSunday # May this journey bring a blessing May I rise on wings of...
by Bret Capranica | May 10, 2012 | Marriage and Family, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching
Carefully Think Read through the following passages and list everything you find that Scripture emphasizes as a womanās and/or a motherās priorities: Ā Ā Titus 2:1-5, 1 Timothy 5:14; 1 Peter 3:1-6; Ephesians 5:18-24; Proverbs 31:10-31; 1 Timothy 2:8-15 For every item you listed as a priority, list what you find to be modern challenges to these priorities. Prayerfully Meditate How should a husband see these priorities and serve his wife in helping her achieve them? How could a single man use these priorities when praying about who to date/court/marry? How could a single woman without children use these priorities to serve other women, pray about her own situation, challenge her own heartās desires? If your mother was not driven by these priorities, how could they assist you now in thinking biblically about motherhood? How could they help you in praying for and helping other mothers around you within the church? For those who are mothers, which one appears most critical for you to apply now? For those whose children are grown, how could you use these priorities in helping younger mothers or women before marriage and children? Intentionally Act Were any sinful tendencies revealed to you about your involvement in your home that you need to confess to God? For mothers, list out the actions that would be most appropriate for you to take in bringing your life in line with Scripture. Use this list for prayer. Use it in conversation with a godly older mother for input on how to apply them. Begin taking steps not to implement this list in your life. For those who are not mothers...
