Not a sermon…just a thought
Jesus never told his disciples how to preach; he told them how to pray.
The previous quote is from this past Sunday’s message at EPIC Church. I concluded the Prison Break series from Philippians chapter four with a message entitled The Keys to Freedom. Philippians 4:9 says, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.” Based on the first eight verses of chapter four we should practice the following:
- Practice Peace to live free from Dissension (vs. 2-3).
- Practice Praise to live free from Discouragement (vs. 4).
- Practice Patience to live free from Disappointment (vs. 5-6).
- Practice Prayer to live free from Distress (vs. 6-7).
- Practice Purity to live free from Disobedience (vs. 8).
So practice, practice, practice. Not a sermon…just a thought!
(Click here to listen to the entire message entitled The Keys to Freedom)
Ten Minute Tuesdays
Click here to listen to Ten Minute Tuesdays from the EPIC Blog.
Today’s topic is about the leadership/ministry structure of EPIC Church.
Check it out.
Thoughts on Tithing
The following is an excerpt from a post my friend Mark Batterson wrote on tithing:
We need a paradigm shift. So many people perceive the tithe as an obligation. It’s an opportunity! Yes, Malachi 3 says you are “under a curse” if you are not giving a tenth. But what a promise! God wants to open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing on you that you cannot contain.
Here are a few principles I shared this weekend:
1) God can do more with 90% than I can do with 100%
2) U cannot out give God
3) 2 be blessed beyond your ability u need to give beyond your ability
4) When u start tithing, your financial problems become God’s problem
5) The tithe keeps money from becoming your master
6) Tithing positions u 4 blessing
7) Tithing = Trusting
To view the full post visit Mark’s blog at www.evotional.com
Thank You EPIC
Vanessa and I want to extend a big thank you to the leadership and membership of EPIC Church. This past Sunday we were overwhelmed on Pastor Appreciation Day. Your wonderful cards and gracious comments were much appreciated. It is a privilege to pastor such a great church.
Thank You EPIC!
Bobby & Vanessa
AG Think Tank
AG Think Tank posted an article I wrote entitled FIRST things FIRST. Click here to check it out.
Not a sermon…just a thought
Attitude is everything.
If you don’t believe me read Philippians chapter 2 and compare your attitude to the attitude of Jesus.
The only person keeping you from being a fully devoted follower of Christ is YOU.
The only thing keeping you from being a fully devoted follower of Christ is YOUR attitude.
Jesus does not ask YOU to do something HE was not willing to do…and HIS attitude is YOUR example.
Attitude really is everything. How is YOUR attitude today?
Not a sermon…just a thought!
(Click here to listen to the second message in the PRISON BREAK series entitled ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING)
PRISON BREAK continues
The PRISON BREAK series continues this coming Sunday with part three entitled LETTING GO OF THE PAST from Philippians chapter three.
Last Sunday’s message ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING from Philippians chapter two is available here.
For more info on EPIC Church visit www.epickc.com.
Hope to see you Sunday at EPIC!
Not a sermon…just a thought
We may not be able to understand the reason for our chains, but we can always choose the response!
This past Sunday I kicked off a new series at EPIC called PRISON BREAK, which is a four week study through the book of Philippians. The first message was CHANGE IN CHAINS from Philippians chapter 1.
In chapter 1 the Apostle Paul describes the cause for his chains.
- Chained by Circumstances (vs. 12-14)
- Chained by Critics (vs. 15-18)
- Chained by Christ (vs. 29-30)
Like Paul we all have to battle through chains that are a result from circumstances, critics, and sometimes even Christ.
The reason may be difficult to determine, but the response is always a choice.
As Christians we can choose to do the following when we feel chained by circumstances, critics, or Christ.
- Choose to Celebrate (vs. 18-21)
- Choose to Contend (vs. 27-28)
- Choose to Continue (vs. 25)
We may not be able to understand the reason for our chains, but we can always choose the response.
Not a sermon…just a thought!
(click here to listen to the entire message CHANGE IN CHAINS from the series PRISON BREAK)
PRISON BREAK
The PRISON BREAK series continues this Sunday at EPIC Church with a message entitled ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING. This coming Sunday is also another RED SUNDAY at EPIC, which means we are giving away another $50 gas card. Check out www.epickc.com for info and directions.
PRISON BREAK Series Starts Sunday
The new PRISON BREAK series starts this coming Sunday at EPIC Church.
Check out www.epickc.com for more info and directions.
Hope to see you Sunday at EPIC!
Bobby’s Bio
Bobby grew up in Independence, Missouri, which is located just outside of Kansas City. He graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri with a BA in Bible/Theology. After graduating from college he married Vanessa and moved to Metro Detroit to plant a church. Bobby and Vanessa spent five years establishing Pontiac Family Worship Center before moving back to Kansas City to start another new church. Bobby launched the Synergy Church Network in 2008. He and Vanessa also started EPIC Church in 2009. In addition to serving as Lead Pastor at EPIC, Bobby’s desire is to plant churches and develop leaders.
Bobby is a passionate Christ follower, a loving husband, a future father, a gifted communicator and a church planting pastor. Bobby has been preaching for the last fourteen years both nationally and internationally. His primary passion is to see people come to Christ. To contact Bobby regarding a speaking engagement or to find out more about EPIC Church or the Synergy Church Network click email me on the right side of the page.
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