Part 3 of the series on Spiritual Life Tune-Up.

Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make makes you. John Maxwell

Prayer was a priority to Jesus, David, Paul, Daniel. Tune-Up your prayer life by following Psalm 139:23-4

Is faith really enough? What is the relationship between the two?

What is real faith? What does it require?

Listen and you will learn!

The poor Empowered, Luke 10-25-37

We have a biblical mandate to help the poor, but our helping can hurt

How can we help without hurting?

There's a new king who didn't know who Daniel was, Chapter 5

Don't shoot the messenger! Daniel was in that position when he had to tell the most powerful man in the world the bad news about his dream. The goal is to help others to be right with God.

Sermon #1 was, alas, lost. There is a  recap of it in this one

Men Are Like Waffles, Women Like Spaghetti

We have begun a new 4-week series on Relationships titled, "You + Me = Us" and this Sunday our message focused on a three step process:

A.) Event 

B.) Assessment

C.) Reaction

Pastor Rick talks about Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, and talks about how important the assessment is in Paul's situation as well as in our relationships as Pre-Married individuals, Married Couples, and Post-Married couples (that is explained in the podcast). 

It's a great message and we hope that you will share with your family and friends. 

We have had some technical difficulties over the last few weeks. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience!

Our study on Colossians is picking back up this week!

Hands 4 Ecuador is a ministry based right here in Lake Charles. The four major divisions are the Food Project, Happy Feet, Pastors & Church Care, and Hands 4 Hope. This interview covers what is happening in this ministry and how we are and can be involved.

This message covers Colossians 1:1-2, the greeting. Paul refers to Timothy and the people of Colossae as "faithful brothers and sisters." There is a bond that develops between us that spans all those things that would divide us. Paul also refers to the Colossian Christians as being "in Christ" and "in Colossae." The Christian always moves in two spheres: the Christian is in the culture where he or she happens to live, but the Christian also lives "in Christ." Life only makes sense when we take into account both spheres.

Had some technical issues with the recording. We apologize for any issues you may have. 

https://vimeo.com/184354727

THE RICH YOUNG RULER

MATTHEW 19:16-22

16 Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good[a] Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?”

17 So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good?[b] No one is good but One, that is, God.[c] But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

18 He said to Him, “Which ones?”

Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder,’ ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ ‘You shall not steal,’ ‘You shall not bear false witness,’ 19 ‘Honor your father and your mother,’[d] and, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”[e]

20 The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept from my youth.[f] What do I still lack?”

21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

STEP #1 – SEEK ETERNAL LIFE

CONFESSION

Romans 10:9-10 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

3 steps to salvation

• We must confess that Jesus is Lord.

• You must believe God raised Jesus from the dead.

• We must believe with heart and confess with mouth.

Psalm 103:10-14 New Living Translation (NLT)

10 He does not punish us for all our sins;
    he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.
11 For his unfailing love toward those who fear him
    is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.
12 He has removed our sins as far from us
    as the east is from the west.
13 The Lord is like a father to his children,
    tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
14 For he knows how weak we are;
    he remembers we are only dust.

STEP #2 – GOD ALONE IS GOOD

John 14:6 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

6 Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.

Spiritual Transformation – The Holy Spirit changes the condition of our spirit, alters the operation of the soul, and reverses the function of the body.

• Change is a transformational phenomenon and process that makes us what we were created to be. Our lifestyle, language, behaviors, and decisions are directed and influenced by a supernatural presence in a natural environment.
• The Greek word for transform is metamorphoo; you undergo a complete inward change caused by the power of God that results in something being extremely different externally. Transformation is an inside out experience

STEPS #3 – KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS

James 2:8 refers to Love your neighbor as yourself as the “Royal law.” The person who loves his neighbor will have excellent relations with everyone and will experience love, joy, peace---the abundant life.

STEP #4 – GIVE ALL YOU ARE AND HAVE TO CHRIST

Sorry for the audio issues. We are getting those fixed and they should be back to normal next week. Thank you for your understanding.