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WORSHIP SET🎶

Let Everything

PRAISE VS WORSHIP

These are different in scripture even though we blend them together often in our conversations and even on Sunday Mornings.

We read Paul’s strong encouragement to Worship in Romans 12.

Romans 12:1 NLT

And so, dear brothers and sisters,* I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.*

Two parts: Spiritual Worship

“To BOW DOWN” or “To Kneel”

Hebrew: šāḥâ (Strong’s H7812)

Physical movement to honor

“To SACRIFICE”

Present your bodies

Attitude of the HEART

To Sacrifice

detail: to BOW

to bow down, prostrate oneself

before superior in homage

before God in worship

before false gods

before angel

First Mention of Worship excluded music/singing

Genesis 22:5 NLT

5 “Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told the servants. “The boy and I will travel a little farther. We will worship there, and then we will come right back.”

Worship is a Matter of the Heart!

John 4:23 NLT

23 But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way.

Not one mention of music

Father is looking for “True Worshipers” today!

Open your heart

Let your spirit rise up

Let the Truth of know Jesus as Savior and Lord bring forth WORSHIP today

Bow your heart unto God and Bring that heart and mind to sacrifice your will and desires.

WORSHIP SET🎶2

We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise

Goodness of God

🎉CELEBRATION and PRAYER 🙏🏼

Pray for our Jesus Sack Ministry

Pray for Earthquake and Tsunami victims and those spared. (Foursquare Disaster Relief)

471 disaster Responses

12,594 people cared for medically

9.4 Million meals provided

1000’s of houses built + fixed

17 Wells built & 1000’s of water filters provided

Celebration of Life: Wilma Brown

Passing of Carole BlueJacket

She traveled with FDR to New York City in the shambles of Hurricane Sandy when she was in her 70’s

Services are Thursday Aug 7 at 10am here at CF.

WE DESIRE...

TO SEE SOULS WON FOR JESUS in both of these situations!

🙏 LET’S PRAY 🙏🏽

💵 GENEROSITY 💌

Ways to Give

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CAN YOU HEAR GOD SAYING THIS IN GENESIS?

“Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” 

Genesis 1:11 (NIV)

Everything starts as a seed.

That’s the first law of the harvest.

Every achievement started as a seed.

Cornerstone started as a seed when our founder, Aimee Semple McPherson had a dream along with some others (92 years ago) to help people in Okmulgee meet Jesus.

Even you and me— our lives started as a seed. When your parents got together and you were conceived, your life began.

Literally everything that’s living on planet Earth came from a seed.

In Genesis 1:11 God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds” (NIV).

There are physical seeds that you plant in the ground.

But seeds are also anything valuable that you give away.

When you give away praise, there’s value to that.

When you give away good advice, there’s value to that.

When you give away your time, there’s value to that.

When you give away your money, there’s value to that.

When you share your experiences to help other people, there’s value to that.

When you give your love away, there’s great value to that.

It all starts as a seed...

whether it’s your time, money, appreciation, attention, wisdom, or energy.

You will have thousands of opportunities to give away the best of yourself and make a difference for God’s kingdom.

You can use those opportunities to sow life… or HOLD ON TO IT and miss the opportunity.

Your WORDS can also be seeds that you plant in people’s minds.

They grow, and they bear fruit. So you need to choose your words wisely.

Your words have power over the people you love the most—your children, your spouse, and your friends—but also the people you meet in your everyday life.

What kind of seeds are you planting in your relationships and with the people God brings into your life?

It takes courage to plant seeds of trust when you've been hurt.

Are you planting seeds of trust—or seeds of distrust?

Are you planting seeds of kindness, or

are you planting seeds of crankiness?

Are you planting seeds that build up, or

are you planting seeds that tear down?

Remember: “You will reap what you sow.” (Galatians 6.7)

So take heart—and be courageous in planting seeds that have great value.

Let’s Pray

🌻UPDATE💐

Hispanic church is taking a different path as the culture has shifted so much concerning Hispanics. So, NO Hispanic Church moving forward.

When we pray for our city and the Hispanics here, Let’s pray that the Holy Spirit will give Edwin and Debbie wisdom for next steps to win souls in the Hispanic community here.

No Wed MidWeek Circle

Porch Ministry 2.0 is PAUSED for the SUMMER. Re-Start in September!

Our Jesus Sack ministry is taking the lead at this time.

The CF Team is doing about 175 sacks per week

👨🏽‍🏫 Current Series:

Summertime — Reaching Out

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INTRO 📈

We love Summertime on the whole, but we know we need wind in Oklahoma to help us stay cool.

5 mph wind can make all the difference in our world.

TURBINES HAVE REALLY TAKEN OFF AROUND THE WORLD.

There are more than 2,300 wind turbines spinning to create energy off the coasts of 11 European countries.

A large number of those turbines are located in the North and Irish seas.

One reason for this is because the winds blowing across those bodies of water are not only strong but constant.

Like in northern Oklahoma, there are hundreds of turbines as the wind current is steady.

How much wind is needed?

Best practice is 7 to 9 miles per hour.

Their top speeds are around 50-55 mph, which is their upper safety limit

New generation of wind turbines can work at lower wind speeds.

About 5 mph.

These turbines are generally smaller, don’t generate as much energy, and are not designed to withstand higher wind ranges.

Now you would think— faster the rotation of the blades equals more electricity. No.

The blades are connected to a shaft that turns at between 30 to 60 rotations per minute.

The shaft then connects to a gear box that increases the rotation speed from 1000 to 1800 rotations per minute, which is the speed required by most generators to produce electricity.

The amount of electricity a wind turbine generates depends on the size of the turbine

This is known as the power rating

It’s also dependent on how fast the wind is traveling at the turbine’s location.

Power ratings of wind turbines ranges...

Ratings start around 250 watts (enough to charge a battery)

10 kilowatts (enough to power a house) to

6 megawatts (enough to power more than 1600 houses).

WOW!

Have you ever considered that you have a power rating too?

Maybe dependent on our

skill set

skill level

our $$ resources

our family linage

and length of life

SO TIME MATTERS—

A similar phrase originated in "Advice to a Young Tradesman", an essay by Benjamin Franklin that appeared in George Fisher's 1748 book, The American Instructor: or Young Man's Best Companion— he wrote...

“Remember, Time is money.”

LESSON 🎚 LAST WEEK

if we are to take the gospel...

Current series— Summertime: Reaching Out is about… we said we needed to...

Take the Gospel,

Show the Gospel, and

Tell the Gospel

…All Summer long .

Our DIRECTIVE came from Romans...

Romans 1:16 NLT

16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.

LESSON 🎚 THIS WEEK — TIME MATTERS

Before Marcie and I were married we volunteered at a church in Ponca City — for 12 years before coming to Foursquare.

We took youth to conferences, concerts, camps, hayrides etc.

We heard some big named teachers, pastors, in small settings and in settings over 7,000 youth.

My favorite speaker was Nick.

Nick V is a great speaker. Often only getting a 20 min slot, but it was the best encouragement of the conference.

Nick is a miracle! — totally dependent on others as He trusts God with his life.

He didn’t learn to walk,

He learned to roll!

Let’s look at one of his principles of encouragement.

The TRUTH about Right Time

Often we focus on what may be true, but it isn’t the Truth.

Such as…

it is TRUE you feel like you are the only one that does things around the house, but

the TRUTH is other people cut the grass, take out the trash.

it is TRUE that the doctor says you are sick, but

the TRUTH is by the stripes of Jesus You were made whole.

So, The TRUTH about “Right Time” — HERE IS #1

Is there a right time? Life will always be full...

The right time is elusive.

At some point you just have to go for it!

when to leave home, marriage, kids, planting an oak tree!

At some point you have to stop waiting and start trusting.

SURRENDERING TO GOD! Sounds difficult, however the peace that follows is the best feeling on the planet.

The best time to start a new HABIT isn’t next week, it’s today.

When is the best time to plant an oak tree?

30 years ago or today

2 Corinthians 6:2 NLT

2 For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.”* Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation.

God is actively seeking individuals to turn back to Him...to repent… and CHOOSE to live in the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE.

When your ready...#WEAREHERE

most things in life are shared experiences, however, when it comes to new habits, changing our life’s direction — IT MUST START WITH ME!!

WE share the experience, but we must make the decision personally

that’s why we call it a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ...

The TRUTH, WE CAN’T DO IT by ourself, we need community to walk it out.

It doesn’t say,

“if you and your 4 amigos, believe in your heart you shall be saved...” NOPE!

Romans 10:9–10 NLT

9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.

THIS WORKS ALL THROUGHOUT LIFE...

THE SAME APPLIES IN SHARING THE GOSPEL!

WE ALL ARE TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS, BUT IF YOU DON’T OPEN YOU MOUTH YOU ARE NOT SHARING.

THE SAME APPLIES IN SHARING THE GOSPEL!

Pray for opportunities

Pray to Hear the Holy Spirits leading

Pray for Boldness

Have FAITH and TAKE THE STEP

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN:

Pray for opportunities

“Heavenly Father, I humbly seek Your divine favour as I pray for open doors of opportunity. Grant me the wisdom to recognize the pathways You have prepared for me. May Your favour go before me, unlocking doors that lead to blessings and purpose. Lord, let Your favor be my shield in the journey of life, guiding me towards the opportunities You have ordained. In Jesus Name amen.”

Psalm 5:12 NLT

12 For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love.

Pray to Hear the Holy Spirits leading

“Heavenly Father, as I navigate life’s crossroads, I seek Your guidance. Open doors of clarity and direction, revealing the paths that lead to Your intended opportunities. In Jesus Name amen.”

Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Pray for Boldness

“Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your great and bold acts of love towards us. You did not withhold even Your Son, and through Him we now have life everlasting. Thank You for the great work of Christ on the cross, and that it has brought me from death to life.

My prayer is that this life that I now live would be lived in boldness for Christ. Just as He gave His life for me, help me to give my life for Him each day. Keep me from shying away from being a bold witness to Christ and His good news. In Jesus Name amen.”

2 Timothy 1:7–8 NLT

7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 8 So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News.

Have FAITH and TAKE THE STEP

“Dear Father, This good news is not only for me to keep to myself but to share with others. Please help me to remember that good news is shared and not harbored. Help me to freely and courageously share the good news that was once shared with me.

Help me to prepare myself to give a defense for the hope that is in me. Yet, remind me that Your Holy Spirit is with me in those moments when I share the gospel with others. May He lead me and guide the words that I speak, and work in the hearts of the hearers. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

2 Corinthians 5:7 NLT

7 For we live by believing and not by seeing.

Romans 1:17 NLT

17 This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.”*

Don’t judge yourself— Trust God

Trust God that he will take the SEED that you planted and grow something with it.

1 Corinthians 3:6 NLT

6 I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow.

Without you and me NO ONE WILL TAKE NEXT STEPS

NO NEXT STEPS

No One Turns to Christ

No One Trusts in Christ

No Prayers for opportunities for the Gospel

No One Chooses to Grow the Kingdom of God

What Will WE DO TODAY?

Today is the DAY!

TIME TO PLANT AN OAK TREE

START A NEW HABIT.

TO REPENT

TO TURN TO GOD

CHOOSE LIFE!

ALL YOU NEED IS About 5 mph like that Wind Turbine to get things going.

Take the STEP TODAY!