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John Pethtel
January 7, 2012

Rethink Church (Vision 2012 Sermon)

A message designed to ask us to rethink what we have always thought about our church and remind us that Jesus is in the changing business. If we abide in Him, He is continually transforming us. He does this work for our church too.

January 7, 2012

2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 7

Luke 11:2: “Your Kingdom come” (NIV) As we come to the conclusion of the Week of Prayer, let us review before we close with the Sabbath topic. 1). “Praise God.” We give thanks and rejoice with the angels in heaven, all creatures great and small. 2). “Come now let us reason together.” There is no one […]

January 6, 2012

2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 6

1 Thessalonians 5:17: “Pray without ceasing” (NIV) Prayer is an important factor in Christian life. Since the Christian’s first duty is to represent his master to others he must live the life that counts. Prayer is part of this life. A young artist walked in the palace and saw a beautiful picture hanging on the wall. […]

January 5, 2012

2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 5

John 5:39: “Search the scripture” (NIV) When I was about 6 years old, I memorized the Lord’s Prayer and I started to ask questions like: Who is my creator? Who gave me my life? While we were growing up, our parents taught us to memorize scriptures. This teaching helped me grow physically and spiritually. (Read Proverbs […]

January 4, 2012

2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 4

John 15:14: “You are my friend, if ye do whatever I command you.” Communication is used by every living thing. Our way to our Father in heaven is through Jesus the only one. He commanded us to do whatever He said. Why? Because he wants every human to know that he is the God of love. […]

January 3, 2012

2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 3

Matthew 5:48: “Be ye therefore perfect” There is only one life that is perfect and is an example for us. That is the life of our Lord Christ Jesus. Many people are in search of the truth and think that the ultimate Christian life is to be a regular attendee each week. However, physical attendance does […]

January 2, 2012

2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 2

Isaiah 1:18: “Come now, and let us reason together” If you are invited to a birthday celebration or dinner with a very important person—such as a Prime Minister or a President of your country—would you go? An opportunity to meet with one of such importance would be valuable to you. One man who knew the […]

January 1, 2012

2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 1

Matthew 6:9: “Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name.” (NIV) Psalm 103:1: “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” (NIV)      The phrase “Our Father in heaven” indicates that God is not only majestic and holy but also a God of love. We have to give […]

December 30, 2011

Engage in Scripture Reading 2012

What I would like to do here is to try to persuade you to set aside time each week in the coming year to plan—and specifically to plan your life of prayer and devotion and ministry. The bulldozer of God’s Spirit often arrives at the scene of our heart ready to begin some great work […]

December 30, 2011

Your will be done – the 2012 SDB Week of Prayer

     Since the first “Week of Prayer” in 1967, SDBs around the world have begun each new year with prayer, sharing together in meditations provided by that year’s author. This year’s author is Pastor Marlo Siolo from Brisbane, Australia and is centered around the theme, “Your will be done“. The Week of Prayer is […]

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