Monday, December 11, 2006
Sermon notes from camp! :)
Discerning God's voice
Pastor Jeremy Seaward
Exodus 32
1) They didn't treasure it
- Israelites asked Moses to go listen to God's voice
- Israelites didn't know what they were missing, and they didn't understand the opportunity they had
2) They wanted their own way
- Thought they could find a substitute. Instead of them following God, they wanted their God to follow them where they went: that's wanting the convenient way
- They lived their own way, but expected God to show up and speak
- We should ask: What does God want, what is His desire
- Are we willling to hear Him?
3) What has He spoken to you?
- Joshua 1:1-9 "...Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
- Judges 6:1-5 "Am I not sending you?"
- Ruth 2:8-9
- Isaiah 44:8 "Do not tremble, do not be adraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God beside me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one."
- What has He spoekn to you ALREADY? Are you ignoring? Do we doubt and question? And still, ask God to spek when we don't hear?
- God has already spoken. Thing is, are you ready to do it, to live it?
- Be faithful in the Word God spoke. Hang on to it, don't stop believing.
-
BIG
Pastor Dave Reardon
Psalm 18:35
"You give me your shield of victory,
and your right hand sustains me.
You stoop down to make me great."
- See yourself as God sees you– one of great destiny.
– Daniel 11: People who know their God will be strong and do great exploits.
1. BOLD
- Exodus 4: God is looking for people who are bold in their worship
- When we sing, do we mean what we sing? Beautiful lyrics we sing should hold true for us- mean what we sing
- When you step out in boldness, with wisdom, God will honour that. Be bold in faith, and in taking God-given opportunities
2. INFLUENTIAL
- Exodus 23:35- Worship God, and He'll reward you with so much. You'll have so much blessings
- You'll be influential, when you worship in Spirit and in truth
- Be generous. And God will be generous to you. When you're generous, others see that generousity, and will learn to be generous too
3. GODLY
- Godly = God-likeness: it's how we walk, talk, etc. like our Father (God).
- To be a reflection of Jesus, and not caught up in our own desires, lust etc.
- 2 important days:
1. The day you were born
2. The day you discovered why you were born
-
Identify, Personalise, Prophesy
Pastor Dave Reardon
Jeremiah 32
To reach your destiny in God, this is the process:
1. IDENTIFY
- Identify the root, the cause, rather than the issue
- John 11 which talks about Lazurus' death and Jesus raising him up. People asked questions about 1. Timing (when?) and 2. Motivation (Jesus addressed the root. The first thing He said, among all the people asking questions, was, "Lazurus, come out.")
2. PERSONALISE
- The story of Zacchaeus the tax collector (Luke 19:1-10). Jesus called out his name, and wanted a gathering at his house. Jesus wanted to minister to him, to warm his heart
- "Give the ball to me": Don't always wait for others to stand up and do things. YOU do it. You score that winning goal. God stooped down to make you great! You just got to stand up. YOU pray, YOU witness
- Jeremiah 32: Jeremiah stopped talking about stuff, he personalised it by buying the land (you've got to read the story in Jeremiah 32 to understand this)
3. PROPHESY
- Why keep asking God to fall on you? He's already in you. Ask Him to RISE UP in you
- The prophetic act is something you do. Like in Jeremiah's case, when he bought the land
- Do something prophetic to see things happen. Eg. You want to be a missionary. But you keep waiting, and waiting, for something to happen. Instead, you should do something, by like, enrolling in some bible course or somethinig.
-
It's only Friday. Sunday's comin'
Sermon notes from camp! :)
Discerning God's voice
Pastor Jeremy Seaward
Exodus 32
1) They didn't treasure it
- Israelites asked Moses to go listen to God's voice
- Israelites didn't know what they were missing, and they didn't understand the opportunity they had
2) They wanted their own way
- Thought they could find a substitute. Instead of them following God, they wanted their God to follow them where they went: that's wanting the convenient way
- They lived their own way, but expected God to show up and speak
- We should ask: What does God want, what is His desire
- Are we willling to hear Him?
3) What has He spoken to you?
- Joshua 1:1-9 "...Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
- Judges 6:1-5 "Am I not sending you?"
- Ruth 2:8-9
- Isaiah 44:8 "Do not tremble, do not be adraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God beside me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one."
- What has He spoekn to you ALREADY? Are you ignoring? Do we doubt and question? And still, ask God to spek when we don't hear?
- God has already spoken. Thing is, are you ready to do it, to live it?
- Be faithful in the Word God spoke. Hang on to it, don't stop believing.
-
BIG
Pastor Dave Reardon
Psalm 18:35
"You give me your shield of victory,
and your right hand sustains me.
You stoop down to make me great."
- See yourself as God sees you– one of great destiny.
– Daniel 11: People who know their God will be strong and do great exploits.
1. BOLD
- Exodus 4: God is looking for people who are bold in their worship
- When we sing, do we mean what we sing? Beautiful lyrics we sing should hold true for us- mean what we sing
- When you step out in boldness, with wisdom, God will honour that. Be bold in faith, and in taking God-given opportunities
2. INFLUENTIAL
- Exodus 23:35- Worship God, and He'll reward you with so much. You'll have so much blessings
- You'll be influential, when you worship in Spirit and in truth
- Be generous. And God will be generous to you. When you're generous, others see that generousity, and will learn to be generous too
3. GODLY
- Godly = God-likeness: it's how we walk, talk, etc. like our Father (God).
- To be a reflection of Jesus, and not caught up in our own desires, lust etc.
- 2 important days:
1. The day you were born
2. The day you discovered why you were born
-
Identify, Personalise, Prophesy
Pastor Dave Reardon
Jeremiah 32
To reach your destiny in God, this is the process:
1. IDENTIFY
- Identify the root, the cause, rather than the issue
- John 11 which talks about Lazurus' death and Jesus raising him up. People asked questions about 1. Timing (when?) and 2. Motivation (Jesus addressed the root. The first thing He said, among all the people asking questions, was, "Lazurus, come out.")
2. PERSONALISE
- The story of Zacchaeus the tax collector (Luke 19:1-10). Jesus called out his name, and wanted a gathering at his house. Jesus wanted to minister to him, to warm his heart
- "Give the ball to me": Don't always wait for others to stand up and do things. YOU do it. You score that winning goal. God stooped down to make you great! You just got to stand up. YOU pray, YOU witness
- Jeremiah 32: Jeremiah stopped talking about stuff, he personalised it by buying the land (you've got to read the story in Jeremiah 32 to understand this)
3. PROPHESY
- Why keep asking God to fall on you? He's already in you. Ask Him to RISE UP in you
- The prophetic act is something you do. Like in Jeremiah's case, when he bought the land
- Do something prophetic to see things happen. Eg. You want to be a missionary. But you keep waiting, and waiting, for something to happen. Instead, you should do something, by like, enrolling in some bible course or somethinig.
-
It's only Friday. Sunday's comin'
Friday, December 01, 2006
Important camp info
Hello, here's A LOT of important camp info. Please read!
1. General info
2. Workshops you have to choose
3. FREE night sessions: invite your friends!
4. Important rules to take note of
-
General Information
Venue : Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Hostels
6 Fort Canning Road Singapore 179494
Start : Tuesday, 5 December, 0930hrs
End : Friday, 8 December, 1330hrs
-
Workshops for camp
The handout for this will be given out on Sunday, 3 Dec, but here's it, in case you missed it.
- You will be asked to sign up for your preferred workshop during REGISTRATION on 5th December 2006 at 9.30am.
- Workshop availability is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Please study this handout carefully and prayerfully consider which workshop you should sign up for.
- You are required to sign up for ONE workshop.
Keys to Leadership in Youth Ministry
Ps Dave Reardon will be conducting a seminar for all YM leaders. This will be an interactive forum-based discussion on what it takes to be a leader for the long haul in YM. This workshop is only open to A/YSGLs.
Male 101
"What are little boys made of? Snips and snails, and puppy dogs tails That's what little boys are made of!" Male 101 will deal with the essentials of being male in the eyes of God. How does God view masculinity and what is God's role for men in the world today. In particular, Jerry Ong will focus on issues of relationships, sex and love typically faced by males. Male 101 is suitable for male youths ages 15 and above.
Female 101
"What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and all things nice- that's what little girls are made of!" Female 101, by Joyce Lo, will deal with the essentials of being female. How does God view femininity and what is God's role for women in the world today. Female 101 is suitable for female youths ages 15 and above.
iDeaf
iDeaf will be an introduction to Christian perspectives on the music of our times for example, contemporary, rock, punk music, heavy metal. There will be a discussion on why youths are influenced by music and how it affects us. This workshop by David Blakeley will challenge us to consider questions such as whether Christians should listen to secular music, is listening to secular music the same as following the devil, should we attend concerts of our favourite musicians or buy and support albums of secular artists etc. iDeaf is suitable for youths ages 12 to 14.
Apologetics
Christian Apologetics is about learning how to intellectually defend your faith. Many times our friends may ask us difficult questions like "Do all religions lead to the same God?" or "why does good God allow suffering?" or "is Christianity irrational and illogical?" In this workshop, Adriel Loh will deal with the answers to some of these difficult questions and provide you with a philosophical and intellectual framework to defend your beliefs while exposing the logical flaws in other beliefs. It will seek to show you why Christianity is the only rational choice. 'Apologetics' is suitable for youths ages 17 and above.
Cults
This workshop by Andre de Winne will give you an introduction to the more famous and well-known cults like the Mormons, Scientology, Jehovah's Witness and Free Masonry. It will deal with questions like what makes a group a cult? What is the Christian perspective on cults? Is there any hope for those who are involved in cults? The Cults workshop is suitable for youths ages 17 and above.
Why Serve?
What does serving mean? Who am I serving and what am I serving for? Many of us would like to serve but we may not have time or the inclination to do so. Some of us may feel that we're "not ready" or we have no talent which God can use, some of us may just be "too busy", perhaps we may just be waiting for the right opportunity to come along. If you have any questions about serving, this is the right workshop for you. Why Serve, by Pastor Jeremy Seaward, is suitable for youths of all ages especially if you're thinking about serving but have not taken the step yet.
-
YM Camp 2006 Plenary Sessions.
All are welcome, no registration needed, FREE
Hi! The night sessions are free, so do feel welcome to invite your friends to come and be blessed! Details as follows.
"Discerning God's Voice"
Date : Tuesday 5 December 2006
Time : 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue : YWCA Ballroom Level 2
Speaker : Ps Jeremy Seaward
"Fear of the Lord Part 1"
Date : Wednesday 6 December 2006
Time : 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue : YWCA Ballroom Level 2
Speaker : Ps Dave Reardon
"Fear of the Lord Part 2"
Date : Thursday 7 December 2006
Time : 7.30pm-10.00pm
Venue : Wesley Hall, Wesley Methodist Church
Speaker : Ps Dave Reardon
Visitors are kindly requested to leave by 10.00pm.
-
Camp rules
These are some rules which we want to highlight to you now... so don't say we didn't tell you! :)
- Be decently and appropriately dressed (no FBTs at all times). Most importantly, we should be respectfully attired during worship and speaker sessions (no slippers, spagehetti strapped tops or shorts).
- Keep your mobile phones, electronic devices and valuables locked in your rooms at all times during programmes so that everyone participates wholeheartedly (unless you have permission).
- No one is allowed to leave the campsite unless express permission is given by the relevant authority. If you have to leave at any point, please inform your Group Leader, who will then reflect the request to the camp planning team (Carol).
Important camp info
Hello, here's A LOT of important camp info. Please read!
1. General info
2. Workshops you have to choose
3. FREE night sessions: invite your friends!
4. Important rules to take note of
-
General Information
Venue : Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Hostels
6 Fort Canning Road Singapore 179494
Start : Tuesday, 5 December, 0930hrs
End : Friday, 8 December, 1330hrs
-
Workshops for camp
The handout for this will be given out on Sunday, 3 Dec, but here's it, in case you missed it.
- You will be asked to sign up for your preferred workshop during REGISTRATION on 5th December 2006 at 9.30am.
- Workshop availability is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Please study this handout carefully and prayerfully consider which workshop you should sign up for.
- You are required to sign up for ONE workshop.
Keys to Leadership in Youth Ministry
Ps Dave Reardon will be conducting a seminar for all YM leaders. This will be an interactive forum-based discussion on what it takes to be a leader for the long haul in YM. This workshop is only open to A/YSGLs.
Male 101
"What are little boys made of? Snips and snails, and puppy dogs tails That's what little boys are made of!" Male 101 will deal with the essentials of being male in the eyes of God. How does God view masculinity and what is God's role for men in the world today. In particular, Jerry Ong will focus on issues of relationships, sex and love typically faced by males. Male 101 is suitable for male youths ages 15 and above.
Female 101
"What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and all things nice- that's what little girls are made of!" Female 101, by Joyce Lo, will deal with the essentials of being female. How does God view femininity and what is God's role for women in the world today. Female 101 is suitable for female youths ages 15 and above.
iDeaf
iDeaf will be an introduction to Christian perspectives on the music of our times for example, contemporary, rock, punk music, heavy metal. There will be a discussion on why youths are influenced by music and how it affects us. This workshop by David Blakeley will challenge us to consider questions such as whether Christians should listen to secular music, is listening to secular music the same as following the devil, should we attend concerts of our favourite musicians or buy and support albums of secular artists etc. iDeaf is suitable for youths ages 12 to 14.
Apologetics
Christian Apologetics is about learning how to intellectually defend your faith. Many times our friends may ask us difficult questions like "Do all religions lead to the same God?" or "why does good God allow suffering?" or "is Christianity irrational and illogical?" In this workshop, Adriel Loh will deal with the answers to some of these difficult questions and provide you with a philosophical and intellectual framework to defend your beliefs while exposing the logical flaws in other beliefs. It will seek to show you why Christianity is the only rational choice. 'Apologetics' is suitable for youths ages 17 and above.
Cults
This workshop by Andre de Winne will give you an introduction to the more famous and well-known cults like the Mormons, Scientology, Jehovah's Witness and Free Masonry. It will deal with questions like what makes a group a cult? What is the Christian perspective on cults? Is there any hope for those who are involved in cults? The Cults workshop is suitable for youths ages 17 and above.
Why Serve?
What does serving mean? Who am I serving and what am I serving for? Many of us would like to serve but we may not have time or the inclination to do so. Some of us may feel that we're "not ready" or we have no talent which God can use, some of us may just be "too busy", perhaps we may just be waiting for the right opportunity to come along. If you have any questions about serving, this is the right workshop for you. Why Serve, by Pastor Jeremy Seaward, is suitable for youths of all ages especially if you're thinking about serving but have not taken the step yet.
-
YM Camp 2006 Plenary Sessions.
All are welcome, no registration needed, FREE
Hi! The night sessions are free, so do feel welcome to invite your friends to come and be blessed! Details as follows.
"Discerning God's Voice"
Date : Tuesday 5 December 2006
Time : 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue : YWCA Ballroom Level 2
Speaker : Ps Jeremy Seaward
"Fear of the Lord Part 1"
Date : Wednesday 6 December 2006
Time : 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue : YWCA Ballroom Level 2
Speaker : Ps Dave Reardon
"Fear of the Lord Part 2"
Date : Thursday 7 December 2006
Time : 7.30pm-10.00pm
Venue : Wesley Hall, Wesley Methodist Church
Speaker : Ps Dave Reardon
Visitors are kindly requested to leave by 10.00pm.
-
Camp rules
These are some rules which we want to highlight to you now... so don't say we didn't tell you! :)
- Be decently and appropriately dressed (no FBTs at all times). Most importantly, we should be respectfully attired during worship and speaker sessions (no slippers, spagehetti strapped tops or shorts).
- Keep your mobile phones, electronic devices and valuables locked in your rooms at all times during programmes so that everyone participates wholeheartedly (unless you have permission).
- No one is allowed to leave the campsite unless express permission is given by the relevant authority. If you have to leave at any point, please inform your Group Leader, who will then reflect the request to the camp planning team (Carol).
