Tweets for 2011-09-10

by | Aug 13, 2011 | Twitter

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. http://esv.to/Gal5.16 # "The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation, http://esv.to/2Sam22.47 # @DawsonBryant did you read it? Worth it? # @walterprice no way! # Just created my playlist for tomorrow's songs at SWBC. Listening and stoking my joy to worship while doing some weekly planning. Love Sat AM # It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. http://esv.to/Ps118.8 # You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. http://esv.to/Ps118.28 # Any bets that I don't eat outside nearly as much when Kel and the girls leave me here as they head to Houston next week? # But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified… http://esv.to/Gal6.14 # Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, http://esv.to/Ps119.2 # I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules. http://esv.to/Ps119.7 # @TIME: Video games help us get in touch with our ideal selves | http://ti.me/nCHJA9 (via @Techland)// oh puleese. # Worth the read: Paul David Tripp: Corporate worship is desig … http://bit.ly/qmaty5 # With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! http://esv.to/Ps119.10 # In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. http://esv.to/Ps119.14 # For we are his workmanship, created in Christ...

Tweets for 2011-08-06

by | Aug 6, 2011 | Twitter

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Ps111.10 # This is such a great song! Can't wait to sing it at SWBC tomorrow! http://t.co/3kgALFB #iTunes # Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments! http://esv.to/Ps112.1 # @hammer_rodney enjoyed it also brother. Have a great Lord's Day! # Listening to the music, reading the word-can't wait to gather-Preparing for Sunday Numbers | Summit Woods Baptist Church http://ow.ly/5RrgB # Why Youth Stay in Church When They Grow Up ““ The Gospel Coalition Blog http://ow.ly/5RubU # The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens! http://esv.to/Ps113.4 # Grounded Student Ministries Weekly Newsletter 8.1.11 http://ow.ly/5S5tj // love this group of students. Thrilled to watch them grow! # Worth the read: A Prayer for Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves http://bit.ly/oirHIQ # Worth the read: Pastoral Principles for Programs http://bit.ly/pzygT7 # A "special" member of our staff is going to pay dearly for such graffiti in my office: http://t.co/xkc1uuT # Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness. Ps115.1 # @walterprice awesome! Great new house and a great new word you've coined. # Worth the read: How to Get Your Kindle Highlights into Evernote http://bit.ly/nSn6OA # Worth the read: The 10 Best Online Study Resources http://bit.ly/qJrBA2 # Worth the read: God in America http://bit.ly/ngcgMB # Worth the read: Pastors, What Kind of Legacy Do You Hope to Leave? http://bit.ly/pTmFx0 #...
Preparing for Sunday – Numbers (part 2)

Preparing for Sunday – Numbers (part 2)

by | Aug 4, 2011 | Biblical Studies, Featured Articles, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching

Carefully Think Think back through what we discussed last week in Numbers 1-25 and the illustrations of Israel”™s mere external obedience (1-10) and their growing internal unfaithfulness (11-25). What glimpses of God”™s mercy and faithfulness to them were evident, even in their judgment and discipline? Read through Numbers 26-36 and summarize the major ideas that you see here. Which generation of Israelites are they being given to? Why would they need to hear these things again? Prayerfully Meditate The New Testament mentions a number of sections found in the book of Numbers.  Read each passage below and see if you can discover where in Numbers the New Testament author is referring and what is the corresponding lesson for a Christian. John 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Hebrews 3:7-4:16 How has God demonstrated specific acts of grace and mercy to you this past week? How has he treated you in regard to specific acts of sin you have committed against Him? How is God”™s faithfulness affecting you, especially in light of the times of unfaithfulness you have seen in your heart and life this past week? How should this affect your worship as we gather this Sunday? Intentionally Act Confess any sin you have been made aware of, reminding yourself of what Christ did on the cross to satisfy God”™s righteousness and what God has done to give you Christ”™s righteousness. Pray that you will be sensitive not only to any unfaithfulness in your heart, but especially to the faithful acts of God displayed in your life in unique and specific ways this past week. List them. Use these in an...