Talks

Mike shares how Paul, gripped by the love of God, took this message of love to the depraved city of Corinth and how this message to His church is still relevant today.

Mike draws from 1 Corinthians 2, 1 Corinthians 3, Philippians 3 and Roman12 to conclude that we as the church are fully equipped not just to survive, but thrive and stand firm encouraged & empowered to bring transformation to every area of society.

Ecclesiastes 3 v11 “He(God) has planted eternity in the human heart.”

Philippians 3 v20 says “But our citizenship is in heaven.”

We may live on this earth but our citizenship is in heaven. In our hearts we know where we really belong.

To live is Christ

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account”. Philippians 1:18-26

How do we do this? 10 point plan...............

1. Adopt a heavenly perspective. Romans 12, v2 “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind”.
2. Think, read, pray about eternity
3. Constantly reflect on the cross and the resurrection
4. Adjust our world view
5. Keep short accounts
6. Remind your family/friends that you love and appreciate them
7. Tell them where you’re going and if they don’t know it, they can come too!
8. Apply filters - Cut out the dross (including wrong activities) and focus on what’s really important
9. Pray, worship and read about Jesus
10. Be joy full

2 Timothy 3:16 / Hebrews 4:12

Building a wealth of the word of God in our lives with the expectancy that He will reveal all truth though His word.

Authority comes out of relationship

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Colossians 3:16 Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.