FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH OF 2007
I. Worship
II. Share
-"will be set free (e.g. see sin) this weekend!"
III. Sermon
A. #2 Disclaimers
1. "Knowing what you think you already know"
2. "It's never going to happend to you"
B. What is the power of God?
1. Life, Living, able to give life, etc..
a. resurrection
b. Jim's testimony (e.g. salvation, Baptism of the Holy Spirit, and speaking in tongues)
C. What Ways has the Devil lied to you?
1. Power Stoppers?
a. Unbelief
b. Fear (e.g. man)
D. Great Speeches of our time?
a. FDR (1933)
b. Winston Churchill at Parliament in ? (see Britain)
c. JFK's "Ask not what your country can do for you.." (1961)
*ironcally, this speech was in my head the day before during a "town hall meeting" (see faith)
d. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" in 1963(see African-American)
The "Four Great Speeches" above have a common theme, which is inspiring "people to get involved". We the people need to be the answer to social crisis or problems in our society. We spend too much time watching other people's destiny and it's time to live our own individual destiny. God has gifted each of us uniquely and has a purpose for each of us.
Question to meditate on: What's God's Destiny for you?
What ways has the devil thwarted you in walking in God's fullness?
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30TH OF 2007
-Morning Session (@9am-following breakfast: scrambled eggs, sausage links, etc...)
I. Worship
"Lord let your glory fall..."
"You are Good..."
II. Word (see Prophecy)
Question: What sins do you want to keep in your life?
Share: God has clothed you like "static" (when clothes clinged to each other from the dryer), which God's power wtill stick to you and be given to others around you.
-Verse Reference: Luke 22:49-don't know why I wrote this?
III. Sermon
What do I need to offer as a sacrifice to God?
A. #3???
1. Open your eyes
2.?
3. ?
B. 3 ABC's of Weakenesses
1. Apathy
2. Busyness
a. Book Reference: "Tipping Point"
(1). An experiment with a ministry school, where they sent students to preach and put a "Good Samaritan" decoy/scenario in their path to test how they would react
*see more on Ministry: Service....
3. Compromise
a. Movie Reference: Sir Lance Alot
(1) Jesus at the Well (John 4)
(2) Never compromise
C. 3 ABC's of ?
1. Awareness
2. Brutality
*confession is good for the soul
a. must be honest
3. Carelessness
a. stop, look, and listen (see what God is doing in your daily circumstances, which He can use you in that very moment; if not, you might missed an opportunity for His Kingdom to be furthered through you)
IV. Small Groups (started around 11am-12p noon
This was probably one of the most individual self-booster time of the weekend because of the groups encouraging (e.g. prophetic) word to one another. During the group ministry to each individuals, I was actually caught off guard about how many of us men were very discouraged. Some of us where going through some challenges in life. I never knew that ome of the men I've known for a long time were going through some of the challenges they shared. I felt that many or all of the men have been getting "lied" (see accusser) or "attacked" to prevent God using them fully to their potentional in advancing the Kingdom. I thought this time was very needed and we should try to encourage another daily as the Bible says. Thanks group (you know who each of you are)!
-Afternoon Session (12:30pm-immediately following lunch: baked chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, chocolate cake, etc...)
I. Sermon
A. 3 ABC's:
1.Infiltrate
a. Movies: (e.g. "Facing the Giants", a football movie)
(1) Question: List some characteristics you like about Jesus?
2. Consolidate
a. Exercise:
(1) List of Necessary (very important to you) Activities:
(2) List of Negotiable (not that important to you) Activites:
(3) List of Time Wasters (less important to you and God)Activities:
(4) List of Consolidated (Priorities from God's perspective):
3. Compassion
We ended the retreat earlier than usual this year due to the Winter Storm, which Morris would end up getting around over 9+ inches (measured from my backyard) of snow.
...more coming!
