Teachings
Mark Rohlfing
People of Faith: St. Augustine
May 23, 2010
A brief overview of the life of St. Augustine and a few things we can learn by following his example.
Reference text: Romans 13:13
Reference text: Romans 13:13
Under Pressure: Parting Shots
Apr 18, 2010
In this power packed section Peter gives some final instructions to the believers he's been encouraging over the course of this letter.
Reference text: I Peter 5:5-11
[5] Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
"God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble."
[6] Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. [7] Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
[8] Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. [9] Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
[10] And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. [11] To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Question of the week:
Additional references: Luke 10:38-42; Ephesians 3:17-19
Reference text: I Peter 5:5-11
[5] Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
"God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble."
[6] Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. [7] Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
[8] Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. [9] Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
[10] And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. [11] To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Question of the week:
- What is your reaction to Mary and Martha?
- What can you take from this?
- "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." --Luke 10:41-42
Additional references: Luke 10:38-42; Ephesians 3:17-19
Under Pressure: Aliens and Strangers
Feb 21, 2010
In this text Peter describes the church as aliens and strangers. This message discusses the critical nature of the church properly understanding it's identity and worldview and the implications of how we then approach our lives in this world.
Reference text: I Peter 2:11-17
[11] Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. [12] Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Submission to Rulers and Masters
[13] Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, [14] or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. [15] For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. [16] Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. [17] Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
Questions of the week:
Additional references: I Peter 1:1, 17; Philippians 3:20; Ephesians 2:19-20; II Corinthians 5:20; Hebrews 11:13-16; John 15:18-19, 17:14-18; Romans 12:1-2; Acts 4:19,
5:29-31
Reference text: I Peter 2:11-17
[11] Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. [12] Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Submission to Rulers and Masters
[13] Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, [14] or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. [15] For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. [16] Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. [17] Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
Questions of the week:
- How do I feel about God?
- What do I feel that God feels about me?
- How am I married to an American world view versus a Kingdom of God world view?
Additional references: I Peter 1:1, 17; Philippians 3:20; Ephesians 2:19-20; II Corinthians 5:20; Hebrews 11:13-16; John 15:18-19, 17:14-18; Romans 12:1-2; Acts 4:19,
5:29-31
Revo Essentials: Spiritual Gifts
Dec 13, 2009
This message is a brief overview of spiritual gifts as an outworking of our identity as disciples and our participation in the body of Christ.
Reference texts: I Corinthians 12:1-31
Reference texts: I Corinthians 12:1-31