Word Wednesday .::160

Word Wednesday is posted every Wednesday. Each week I post a scripture that I've read that week that has spoken to me in a fresh way. I believe that if we read God's Word every day, He will give us at least one scripture every week that will impact us. Sharing Scripture with each other is like iron sharpening iron. Leave a comment and share a scripture that has impacted you this week.

Here's the scripture that stuck this week:

Luke 17:5-6 NIV

⁵ The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”

⁶ He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.

This scripture grabbed me this week like it never has before. I think I finally get what Jesus is saying here. Its real simple. The disciples think they need more faith, but Jesus tells them they just need faith. A small amount of true faith in God will open our eyes to the miracles of our Lord.

What's your Word?

Sunday Setlist 08.28.11

Setlist with itunes links:
Beautiful Savior
The Earth is Yours
Amazed
How He Loves


Flow Sheet from Planning Center

Also part of Sunday Setlist.

Manifesto

Probably my favorite song right now.

Ghosts Upon the Earth

If you haven't heard the epicness (new word) of Gungor's last album, Beautiful Things, click here, download it, soak it in, come back and thank me in the comments. (It's actually on sale right now).
On September 20th, I'll be enjoying their next album, "Ghosts Upon the Earth", with an Itunes gift card I've been saving. Click here to pre-order it on Itunes. Can't wait!

3:16 THURSDAY::::week twenty-one

3:16 Thursdays is a series of blog posts focusing on the 3:16 passages throughout the Bible that have really stuck out to me in my studies from Genesis to Revelation.

James 3:16(niv)

"For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice."

We sin because of selfishness. When we do what we want to do, instead of what God wants to do, we lose sight of our purpose of giving God the glory, and therefore evil surfaces.

Word Wednesday .::159

Word Wednesday is posted every Wednesday. Each week I post a scripture that I've read that week that has spoken to me in a fresh way. I believe that if we read God's Word every day, He will give us at least one scripture every week that will impact us. Sharing Scripture with each other is like iron sharpening iron. Leave a comment and share a scripture that has impacted you this week.

Here's the scripture that stuck this week:

Luke 11:27-28 NIV

²⁷ As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.”

²⁸ He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

One thing that God has been showing me is that we greatly misuse the word "blessed." We ascribe blessed to things that are not blessed, mostly for justification purposes. Jesus gives this woman a dose of reality. It probably busted her bubble. May Jesus continue to bust our bubble and give us true perspective on life. May we treasure His Word more and more and obey, which leads to true worship.

What's your Word?

Pre--Blessed Food

They forgot to include Chick-fil-A. I'm pretty sure that's pre-blessed.

Want or Need: Gym Membership

In an ever-growing materialistic society, it's becoming more difficult to distinguish the difference between what we really want and what we really need. It's time for you to weigh in on this discussion. It's real simple...is it a want or a need?

GYM MEMBERSHIP


WANT or NEED?

Sunday Setlist 08.21.11

Setlist with itunes links:
All Because of Jesus
Everything
Beautiful Scene
Today is the Day


Flow Sheet from Planning Center

Also part of Sunday Setlist.

3:16 THURSDAY::::week twenty

3:16 Thursdays is a series of blog posts focusing on the 3:16 passages throughout the Bible that have really stuck out to me in my studies from Genesis to Revelation.

II Timothy 3:16(niv)

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,"

God's breath and Word is such a gift to us.

Word Wednesday .::158

Word Wednesday is posted every Wednesday. Each week I post a scripture that I've read that week that has spoken to me in a fresh way. I believe that if we read God's Word every day, He will give us at least one scripture every week that will impact us. Sharing Scripture with each other is like iron sharpening iron. Leave a comment and share a scripture that has impacted you this week.

Here's the scripture that stuck this week:

Luke 5:15-16 NIV

¹⁵ Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. ¹⁶ But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.


How often do we choose the crowd over solitary time with God?

What's your Word?

Album Review - To the Travelers

To the Travelers by Hadriel

Hadriel is an independent Florida-based band comprised of Nate Young, Drew Eales, Rob Polischuck, Nathan Beam, Patrick Chin & Josh McDonald.
Their album, To the Travelers, is an obvious picture of their hearts for Christ. From the first track on, you hear lyrics that are honoring to God and scripture.

The opening track, "Savior I Call", gives you an instant taste of who they are, musically and lyrically, which is total quality. My favorite song on the album is "We Will Stand". I look forward to experiencing this one live in corporate worship. Musically, it's got a great emotional drive to it, and it's got fresh lyrics like, " ...we'll stand, because the blood of the Lamb has set us free."

The other stand-outs for me were "So in Love", which had me singing the hook for a couple days, and "Tonight", which was obviously written in a very real and vulnerable time.

I love this album and this band. They definitely have their own feel and style with a little Hillsong United and Elevation Worship mixed in. I'm excited to see how God uses their music.

Click here to check them out on Facebook.

Realignment Bumper Video

Here's a bumper I made for our new sermon series that started yesterday at Bethany.

Sunday Setlist 08.14.11

Setlist with itunes links:
Unchanging
Cannons
Hosanna
Kingdom Come


Flow Sheet from Planning Center

Also part of Sunday Setlist.

Hurt

It was destiny that Johnny covered this song. Challenging and haunting.

Happy Birthday to My Wife

So, it's my wife's birthday today. She is amazing, incredible, awesome, etc.

If you don't like her, it's simple.............you're a weirdo.

In honor of her birthday, I'm asking all you who know her to comment on this blog and say why you think she's great. So, help me out and load up the comments here on the blog, even if you've already said happy birthday to her on facebook.


Leave a Comment and tell Jennifer why she's great!

3:16 THURSDAY::::week nineteen

3:16 Thursdays is a series of blog posts focusing on the 3:16 passages throughout the Bible that have really stuck out to me in my studies from Genesis to Revelation.

I Timothy 3:16(niv)

"Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great:

He appeared in the flesh,
was vindicated by the Spirit,
was seen by angels,
was preached among the nations,
was believed on in the world,
was taken up in glory."

This mystery brings clarity and purpose to our lives....and true godliness.

Word Wednesday .::157

Word Wednesday is posted every Wednesday. Each week I post a scripture that I've read that week that has spoken to me in a fresh way. I believe that if we read God's Word every day, He will give us at least one scripture every week that will impact us. Sharing Scripture with each other is like iron sharpening iron. Leave a comment and share a scripture that has impacted you this week.

Here's the scripture that stuck this week:

Mark 16:6 NIV

"Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”

"He has risen! He is not here." - Those words always give me chills. Amazing!!

What's your Word?

Want or Need: IPad, Kindle, Nook, etc.

In an ever-growing materialistic society, it's becoming more difficult to distinguish the difference between what we really want and what we really need. It's time for you to weigh in on this discussion. It's real simple...is it a want or a need?

IPad, Kindle, Nook, etc.


WANT or NEED?

Merge Game Night

Here's a promo video I made for our church's upcoming Game Night. I very much enjoyed this one.

Sunday Setlist 08.07.11

Setlist with itunes links:
Alleluia (Our Praise is)
All Creatures of our God and King
Keep the Faith
Forever


Flow Sheet from Planning Center

Also part of Sunday Setlist.

Denim...

3:16 THURSDAY::::week eighteen

3:16 Thursdays is a series of blog posts focusing on the 3:16 passages throughout the Bible that have really stuck out to me in my studies from Genesis to Revelation.

II Thessalonians 3:16(niv)

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. "

True peace comes from God.

Word Wednesday .::156

Word Wednesday is posted every Wednesday. Each week I post a scripture that I've read that week that has spoken to me in a fresh way. I believe that if we read God's Word every day, He will give us at least one scripture every week that will impact us. Sharing Scripture with each other is like iron sharpening iron. Leave a comment and share a scripture that has impacted you this week.

Here's the scripture that stuck this week:

Mark 10:45 NIV

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Maybe we should do the live to serve and not be served....eh?

What's your Word?

Album Review - Alive

Alive by Brothers McClurg

The newest release from Integrity Music is "Alive" by Brothers McClurg, formerly known as Relevant Worship.
This is a solid EP with some great songs for the church. The title track is probably the strongest which was previously released by Integrity's All Sons and Daughters. The other stand outs were "Living Water" and "Beautiful Grace".

I think this will speak to the Casting Crowns fans out there more than anybody.

Click here for Itunes to purchase "Alive" today.