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Easter Musical “I’ve Seen Jesus” |
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 15:41 |
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“I’ve Seen Jesus”
Sunday, April 11, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Comite Baptist Church
Presented by the Comite Music Ministry
Encountering the Risen Christ
(The 40 Days Following Jesus' Resurrection)
“I’ve Seen Jesus” is a powerful contemporary message that conveys that Jesus is speaking as clearly to us today as He did to His first disciples: “Stop doubting and believe. As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” This musical has combined songs from the hearts of today’s Christian artists with new material, woven together with the Scriptural accounts of the extraordinary personal encounters with the risen Christ. |
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Written by webmaster
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 15:37 |
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Homecoming is an event you may or may not get excited about. I grew up in a church that never celebrated the event nor did the first two churches I pastored. It wasn’t until God called me to my third place of service that I heard of such a thing as Homecoming. It seemed a relatively painless day. Except, for some reason the congregation expected me to invite an ex-pastor to come and speak, which proved to be more difficult than you would think. I mean, some were “ex” for a good reason (bless their hearts!). Others had gone home to be with Jesus and still others . . . well, God provides. This small trial was countered, though, with one of the best events a pastor could ever advertise from the pulpit: Dinner-on-the-Grounds! Or as we’ve affectionately come to term it: Eat-Until-You-Pop! There’s nothing better!
I have noticed over the years that it’s usually those who were reared in the church who become more sentimental about Homecoming. They grew up watching the ministry grow, succeed, and even fail from time-to-time. Their investment in the place is part of their journey as a Christian. I like that!
Homecoming says there was a day when people of faith, flawed though they were, heard God’s voice and responded. That’s huge, and probably not nearly appreciated enough. So, fellow Comitites? . . . Comite-ins? . . . Christians! Let’s celebrate the fact that far back in the distant past – 1952 to be exact (sounds ancient) – people of faith took a step of faith and began a journey together called Comite Baptist Church. We and so many others like us are the result of that journey! How far have the ripples traveled? Only God knows. I do know this, though, I’m very glad, to be here – in this moment – of this ministry celebrating it’s faithfulness!
“Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!”
– Dale |
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 15:38 |
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When we know not we sin, but yet sin, we still sin – and are held accountable! Jesus explained to the twelve as He sent them out to minister that He was sending them as sheep in wolf country, but for them to be wise as serpents. That’s where we live, wolf country! If you don’t realize that the world is seeking to devour you, then my friend, you’re tubing down a river called denial. Unpleasant as it may sound, every day the world seeks to kill, steal and destroy – because that’s what wolves do.
Be forewarned. There’s danger living in this atmosphere day in and day out. Constantly living among a thing can cause you to imitate a thing. Confusion sets in. We can begin to justify our behavior as wolves because we like fitting into the pack rather than being singled out as a target. So, we grow fangs. What an unnatural creature – a Christian with fangs!
What’s the possibility of living in such a way (in such a world) where the ethical teachings of Jesus are our guide? No longer are we docile followers, weak and confused; rather, we live in strength because the Word actually permeates our being and we become “like Christ.” Weird!
• Jesus says to love – and if we listen, our growl turns to tears.
• He says to do good – and if accomplished, our fangs diminish.
• He says to bless, not curse – so joy begins to take over.
The thing about living “in Jesus” in this particular way is that we truly begin to hear! Suddenly we begin to sin not because we know! That’s way cool!
–Dale |
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 15:37 |
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How do you project your faith to the world? As a kid I could tell who loved Jesus more by the size of their Bible and by the King James in their speech. A regular person just doesn’t use “thees” and “thous” in typical conversation – unless they’ve gone through rigorous training.
Needless to say, times have changed. Folks carry Blackberries, blueberries, or even miniature laptops that fit right in their hip pocket. (So the fifty-pound Bible has gone the way of the pew fan.) These new modern wonders contain numerous translations of holy Scripture, complete with commentary and sermons from any number of eloquent preachers on any particular subject that might come up! I wonder if I’m on there? But that would require me being . . . . never mind!
Again, how do you project “Jesus” to a world that has no idea that it needs Him? Of course you may be wondering right about now, why would one even need to do so? Or why me?
You volunteered!
You joined the body!
You said “Lord” . . . and there’s nothing left to say – if you meant it!
His will is for you to be the proverbial projection screen and the movie that’s playing is Jesus! So, the question is how do you project Jesus to your friends, your co-workers, your classmates, your world? I think that’s a question worth mulling over.
– Dale |
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