Friday, May 26, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from May 7th, 2006
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Recap of 5/7/06
1. David counsels his son Solomon to be aware of possible threats to the rule of God and of righteousness in Israel, especially Joab and Shimei.
2. David encourages Solomon to care for the family of Barzillai who cared for David’s needs when he was fleeing Absalom.
3. Belivers can live with hope and die without fear. The bible speaks of the death of believers in terms of “rest” and “sleep,” euphemisms which show that death holds no terror for believers. At death the spirit or soul of the believer goes immediately into the presence of God (2 Corinthians 5:6-8; Philippians 1:20-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:13ff; Luke 16:19ff) awaiting the resurrection.
4. At death the spirit or soul of the unbeliever goes immediately into hades (a temporary place of torment) where they await the resurrection of their bodies preceding the Great White Throne Judgment where they will be consigned to the Lake of Fire for all eternity (Luke 16:19ff; Revelation 20).
Recap of 5/7/06
1. David counsels his son Solomon to be aware of possible threats to the rule of God and of righteousness in Israel, especially Joab and Shimei.
2. David encourages Solomon to care for the family of Barzillai who cared for David’s needs when he was fleeing Absalom.
3. Belivers can live with hope and die without fear. The bible speaks of the death of believers in terms of “rest” and “sleep,” euphemisms which show that death holds no terror for believers. At death the spirit or soul of the believer goes immediately into the presence of God (2 Corinthians 5:6-8; Philippians 1:20-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:13ff; Luke 16:19ff) awaiting the resurrection.
4. At death the spirit or soul of the unbeliever goes immediately into hades (a temporary place of torment) where they await the resurrection of their bodies preceding the Great White Throne Judgment where they will be consigned to the Lake of Fire for all eternity (Luke 16:19ff; Revelation 20).
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from May 14th, 2006
Mother's Day
We unfortunately do not have the MP3 for this message. Below is the recap.
Recap of 5/14/06
1. Solomon deals with the threats to his kingdom (and thus a threat to God's rule).
2. Adonijah again tries to usurp the throne and is executed, ironically fulfilling David's call for a fourfold restitution from the rich man of 2 Samuel 12 (not knowing he was condemning himself). David and Bathsheba's baby died, Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah were killed. There are consequences for sin, even forgiven sin.
3. Abiathar was removed from office, fulfilling God's Word in 1 Samuel
2:30-35 that the line of Eli the priest would be cut off.
4. Joab was called to account for the murders of Abner and Amasa. Shedding innocent blood polluted the land (Numbers 35:30-34), a stain that had to be removed.
5. Solomon deals wisely with Shimei (of the tribe of Benjamin, King Saul's
tribe) who condemned himself by treating Solomon's authority with contempt.
We unfortunately do not have the MP3 for this message. Below is the recap.
Recap of 5/14/06
1. Solomon deals with the threats to his kingdom (and thus a threat to God's rule).
2. Adonijah again tries to usurp the throne and is executed, ironically fulfilling David's call for a fourfold restitution from the rich man of 2 Samuel 12 (not knowing he was condemning himself). David and Bathsheba's baby died, Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah were killed. There are consequences for sin, even forgiven sin.
3. Abiathar was removed from office, fulfilling God's Word in 1 Samuel
2:30-35 that the line of Eli the priest would be cut off.
4. Joab was called to account for the murders of Abner and Amasa. Shedding innocent blood polluted the land (Numbers 35:30-34), a stain that had to be removed.
5. Solomon deals wisely with Shimei (of the tribe of Benjamin, King Saul's
tribe) who condemned himself by treating Solomon's authority with contempt.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from April 30th, 2006
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Recap of 4/30/06
1. David, knowing that death is near, prepares his son Solomon for his future responsibilities.
2. He first impresses upon Solomon his need to put God first in his life, to attend to his spiritual life. For Solomon to make good decisions and to have the courage to follow through on them he must know the Word of God and walk in His ways.
3. We must likewise prepare our children for life by teaching them: to love God and value the Word of God; to have good work habits; to value character above looks, popularity, etc.; what authentic biblical manhood and woman hood is; to delay gratification by respecting time tags (certain experiences are meant to be saved for certain stages of life); self-control; to avoid sexually charged situations and to anticipate dangerous situations.
Recap of 4/30/06
1. David, knowing that death is near, prepares his son Solomon for his future responsibilities.
2. He first impresses upon Solomon his need to put God first in his life, to attend to his spiritual life. For Solomon to make good decisions and to have the courage to follow through on them he must know the Word of God and walk in His ways.
3. We must likewise prepare our children for life by teaching them: to love God and value the Word of God; to have good work habits; to value character above looks, popularity, etc.; what authentic biblical manhood and woman hood is; to delay gratification by respecting time tags (certain experiences are meant to be saved for certain stages of life); self-control; to avoid sexually charged situations and to anticipate dangerous situations.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
How to burn our sermon mp3 files to an audio CD
A couple folks have asked me how to do various things with our sermon mp3 files. It should be relatively easy for you to make a CD of a sermon which you can then listen to in your car or home CD player. You will need a CD burner drive installed in your computer, but those are pretty common today. Windows Media Player (free to download from microsoft.com if it didn't come installed on your computer) works with most CD burners and is able to make both data (mp3 file) CDs and audio/music CDs that you can play in a CD player. Here are some pictures to try and make the process a little easier. Please note that the pictures show WMP version 10. Also, you'll probably only fit one sermon on an audio CD.
Bring up the sermon mp3 file in the left pane (either in Now Playing or Library), then select the "Burn List" on the right side. This will allow you to drag the file you wish to burn over from the left side to the right side (see below)
Now select the "Burn" tab at the top middle.
Choose the burn list on the drop-down menu on the left, then select "Audio CD" under your CD burner drive on the right. [Here is where you would select "Data CD" if you wanted to make an mp3 disk to play in another computer, or some DVD players -- you can fit more than a year's worth on one disk, but it will not play in a normal CD player.] If you don't see any drives available on the right drop-down menu, your burner may not be installed correctly, or not setup for use with WMP... if so, you've probably got Nero or Roxio CD burning software installed. Both of these programs also allow you to make audio CDs from mp3 files. The key is to choose Audio instead of Data.
I hope this little bit of info helps some. If you have any questions, just post a comment using the link below, or send me an email at mat at delriobiblechurch dot com.
Bring up the sermon mp3 file in the left pane (either in Now Playing or Library), then select the "Burn List" on the right side. This will allow you to drag the file you wish to burn over from the left side to the right side (see below)
Now select the "Burn" tab at the top middle.
Choose the burn list on the drop-down menu on the left, then select "Audio CD" under your CD burner drive on the right. [Here is where you would select "Data CD" if you wanted to make an mp3 disk to play in another computer, or some DVD players -- you can fit more than a year's worth on one disk, but it will not play in a normal CD player.] If you don't see any drives available on the right drop-down menu, your burner may not be installed correctly, or not setup for use with WMP... if so, you've probably got Nero or Roxio CD burning software installed. Both of these programs also allow you to make audio CDs from mp3 files. The key is to choose Audio instead of Data.
I hope this little bit of info helps some. If you have any questions, just post a comment using the link below, or send me an email at mat at delriobiblechurch dot com.
Sunday Morning Message from April 23rd, 2006
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 10.6 MB and about 47 minutes long.
Recap of 4/23/06
1. The person who embraces God’s will will never be disappointed.
2. When we face setbacks or opposition in following God’s will we must keep going forward for He will overcome the opposition.
3. In looking for a confidante, advisor, friend, the following five qualities are crucial:
-someone who keeps confidences, who will not repeat damaging things.
Proverbs 11:13; 17:9; Psalm 141:3
-someone who is loyal to us because they are loyal to God first. Proverbs 18:24; 25:19 -someone who will encourage us, especially when we feel like giving up. 1 Thessalonians 2:7,11-12; Acts 16 -someone who will support us and help us carry our burdens, who will restore us when we fail, not throw us away. Galatians 6:1,2; Proverbs 17:17
-someone who will be honest with us and with whom we can be honest. Proverbs 27:9
Recap of 4/23/06
1. The person who embraces God’s will will never be disappointed.
2. When we face setbacks or opposition in following God’s will we must keep going forward for He will overcome the opposition.
3. In looking for a confidante, advisor, friend, the following five qualities are crucial:
-someone who keeps confidences, who will not repeat damaging things.
Proverbs 11:13; 17:9; Psalm 141:3
-someone who is loyal to us because they are loyal to God first. Proverbs 18:24; 25:19 -someone who will encourage us, especially when we feel like giving up. 1 Thessalonians 2:7,11-12; Acts 16 -someone who will support us and help us carry our burdens, who will restore us when we fail, not throw us away. Galatians 6:1,2; Proverbs 17:17
-someone who will be honest with us and with whom we can be honest. Proverbs 27:9
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from April 16th, 2006
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 11.3 MB and about 49 minutes long
Recap of 4/16/06
1. The disciples were not looking for the resurrection. They didn’t understand until after Jesus was resurrected what it was that Jesus was trying to tell them (John 2:19ff; Mark 8:31; 9:9; 9:31)
2. Jesus appears physically and bodily, alive from the dead, to the 10 Apostles (minus Judas and Thomas).
3. Thomas, not present the first time Jesus appeared to the Apostles as a group, knowing that Jesus had died, sets up a test. He would not believe unless he saw Jesus bodily, especially the nail prints and hole in His side.
4. A week later Jesus appears to all eleven (Thomas present this time) and shows Thomas His hands and side. Thomas responds by believing and calling Jesus by two titles of deity, Lord and God.
5. The evidences for the resurrection include: the empty tomb, Jesus’ many appearances to more than 500 people, the change in Peter and others from being fearful and discouraged to being bold and triumphant, lack of any challenge on the Day of Pentecost (less than two months after the crucifixion and resurrection), and the change to Sunday worship.
Recap of 4/16/06
1. The disciples were not looking for the resurrection. They didn’t understand until after Jesus was resurrected what it was that Jesus was trying to tell them (John 2:19ff; Mark 8:31; 9:9; 9:31)
2. Jesus appears physically and bodily, alive from the dead, to the 10 Apostles (minus Judas and Thomas).
3. Thomas, not present the first time Jesus appeared to the Apostles as a group, knowing that Jesus had died, sets up a test. He would not believe unless he saw Jesus bodily, especially the nail prints and hole in His side.
4. A week later Jesus appears to all eleven (Thomas present this time) and shows Thomas His hands and side. Thomas responds by believing and calling Jesus by two titles of deity, Lord and God.
5. The evidences for the resurrection include: the empty tomb, Jesus’ many appearances to more than 500 people, the change in Peter and others from being fearful and discouraged to being bold and triumphant, lack of any challenge on the Day of Pentecost (less than two months after the crucifixion and resurrection), and the change to Sunday worship.
Sunday Morning Message from April 9th, 2006
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 9.8 MB and about 43 minutes long
Recap of 4/9/06
1. Nathan is a profile in both loyalty and leadership:
-Nathan steps into the void of leadership left by David's feeble condition and advanced years -David was inattentive and disconnected at this important juncture in Israel 's history.
-God would use Nathan and Bathsheba to rouse David to action and to see that His will be accomplished
-Nathan was loyal to David but more importantly he was loyal to God.
-Nathan was zealous to see that God's will prevail despite Adonijah's scheming
2. "The overriding need of the church today is for a leadership that is spiritual and sacrificial, that is authoritative, though not authoritarian."
J. Oswald Sanders in Spiritual Leadership.
Recap of 4/9/06
1. Nathan is a profile in both loyalty and leadership:
-Nathan steps into the void of leadership left by David's feeble condition and advanced years -David was inattentive and disconnected at this important juncture in Israel 's history.
-God would use Nathan and Bathsheba to rouse David to action and to see that His will be accomplished
-Nathan was loyal to David but more importantly he was loyal to God.
-Nathan was zealous to see that God's will prevail despite Adonijah's scheming
2. "The overriding need of the church today is for a leadership that is spiritual and sacrificial, that is authoritative, though not authoritarian."
J. Oswald Sanders in Spiritual Leadership.
Saturday, April 01, 2006
The Da Vinci Code: A Quest for Answers – by Josh McDowell
Check out the site for a free study guide to accompany the book that Joe discussed on Sunday.
www.davinciquest.org
www.davinciquest.org
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from March 26th, 2006
"The Parenting Imperative" (pt 3)
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 11.2 MB and about 48 minutes long
Recap of 3/26/06
Parenting priorities (in part from article by Dr. Stanley Toussaint):
-Partner before children (Genesis 2:24)- the priority relationship is that of marriage. It is possible to devote so much time to children that our spouse is given second place. Children learn about marriage, relationships between the sexes from watching their parents relationship.
-Children before friends (Psalm 127:3)
"Ten Positive Parenting Skills" (Roger & Becky Tirabassi)
1) Model your faith (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
2) Pray regularly for your children
3) Treat your children with respect
4) Teach your children to give
5) Whenever possible, attend a church that has an excellent children's and/or youth department
6) Say or do the things that you want your children to say or do
7) Apologize to your children when it is appropriate. Ask them for forgiveness
8) Don't say no unless you have to
9) Be loving toward your spouse in front of your children
10) As your children get older discuss and evaluate curfews, discipline measures, expectations and finances).
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 11.2 MB and about 48 minutes long
Recap of 3/26/06
Parenting priorities (in part from article by Dr. Stanley Toussaint):
-Partner before children (Genesis 2:24)- the priority relationship is that of marriage. It is possible to devote so much time to children that our spouse is given second place. Children learn about marriage, relationships between the sexes from watching their parents relationship.
-Children before friends (Psalm 127:3)
"Ten Positive Parenting Skills" (Roger & Becky Tirabassi)
1) Model your faith (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
2) Pray regularly for your children
3) Treat your children with respect
4) Teach your children to give
5) Whenever possible, attend a church that has an excellent children's and/or youth department
6) Say or do the things that you want your children to say or do
7) Apologize to your children when it is appropriate. Ask them for forgiveness
8) Don't say no unless you have to
9) Be loving toward your spouse in front of your children
10) As your children get older discuss and evaluate curfews, discipline measures, expectations and finances).
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from March 19th, 2006
"The Parenting Imperative" (pt 2)
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 11.6 MB and about 50 minutes long
Recap of 3/19/06
1. God the Father is our example in discipline (Hebrews 12:5-11)
2. Generally speaking, disciplining children when their are young will produce a disciplined, godly life when they are adults. (Proverbs 22:6)
3. Parenting priorities (credit to Dr. Stanley Toussaint):
-Persons before things (we must never substitute things for ourselves, our time, our attention, our interest; the principle is "presence not presents")
-Home before occupation (family must take priority over occupational goals)
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 11.6 MB and about 50 minutes long
Recap of 3/19/06
1. God the Father is our example in discipline (Hebrews 12:5-11)
2. Generally speaking, disciplining children when their are young will produce a disciplined, godly life when they are adults. (Proverbs 22:6)
3. Parenting priorities (credit to Dr. Stanley Toussaint):
-Persons before things (we must never substitute things for ourselves, our time, our attention, our interest; the principle is "presence not presents")
-Home before occupation (family must take priority over occupational goals)
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from March 12th, 2006
"The Parenting Imperative" (pt 1)
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 8.8 MB and about 37 minutes long
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 8.8 MB and about 37 minutes long
Recap of 3/12/06
1. The Bible warns against passive parenting. (Proverbs 13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15-17)
2. Discipline involves
1) training and guidance &
2) verbal and physical correction.
3. Parents are not to embitter, discourage or exasperate their children by petty rules, inconsistent or harsh discipline, favoritism or perfectionism. (Colossians 3:21; Ephesians 6:4)
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from March 5th, 2006
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 9.3 MB and about 40 minutes long
Recap of 3/5/06
1. The lesson of 1 Kings is well summarized in the following quote from The Daily Devotional Bible: "The book of 1 Kings is all about the necessity of wholehearted devotion to the one true God, keeping focused on His finishing line. If we divide our loyalties between God and something else, that something else will almost always steal our heart away-and bring us to ruin."
2. In the first verses of chapter one we're introduced to:
-King David, who is advanced in years and in failing health (vv. 1-4)
-David's son, Adonijah, who attempts to take advantage of David's situation to ascend the throne (vs. 5)
-the fact that David was an indulgent father, who flunked Disciplining Children 101 (vs. 6)
3. We discipline our children: to shape their will, to counter their sin nature, to save them from death, to lead them to Christ.
4. Discipline involves both instruction (training and guidance) and correction (verbal and physical).
Recap of 3/5/06
1. The lesson of 1 Kings is well summarized in the following quote from The Daily Devotional Bible: "The book of 1 Kings is all about the necessity of wholehearted devotion to the one true God, keeping focused on His finishing line. If we divide our loyalties between God and something else, that something else will almost always steal our heart away-and bring us to ruin."
2. In the first verses of chapter one we're introduced to:
-King David, who is advanced in years and in failing health (vv. 1-4)
-David's son, Adonijah, who attempts to take advantage of David's situation to ascend the throne (vs. 5)
-the fact that David was an indulgent father, who flunked Disciplining Children 101 (vs. 6)
3. We discipline our children: to shape their will, to counter their sin nature, to save them from death, to lead them to Christ.
4. Discipline involves both instruction (training and guidance) and correction (verbal and physical).
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from Februarty 26th, 2006
"Understanding the Spirit" part 6.
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 10.6 MB and about 45 minutes longRecap of 2/26/06
1. The Holy Spirit sovereignly gives gifts to each believer for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11.
2. A spiritual gift is "a God-given ability for service" (Dr. Charles Ryrie).
3. Each believer has at least one gift. 1 Peter 4:10
4. Lists of gifts are found in 1 Corinthians 12; Romans 12; Ephesians 4 and include those gifts which were temporary (foundational or authenticating) and those which are permanent.
5. Spiritual gifts are given not for personal edification but for building up the Body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:7; 14:1-4,26; Ephesians 4:12ff
6. The NT does not give a procedure for discovering our spiritual gift(s) but rather assumes that as we grow in Christ and serve Him our spiritual gift(s) will come to the fore. To discover our spiritual gift, we should: be informed about what the Bible says about spiritual gifts; be willing to serve the Lord in whatever way He opens up; and be active in serving the Lord.
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from February 19th, 2006
"Understanding the Spirit" part 5.
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 10.6 MB and about 45 minutes long.
Scripture references: Click here to view NIV.
Recap of 2/19/06
1. The Holy Spirit is a seal upon the lives of believers showing God's ownership of us, our security in Him, His authority over us, and His protection of us. We are sealed unto the day of redemption, thus nothing can keep us from receiving all God has promised us.
2. Believers are commanded to be filled with the Spirit (to be under the influence and control of the Holy Spirit). Ephesians 5:18
3. Prerequisites to being filled with the Spirit are:
-we must deal with sin in our lives (Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 John 1:9)
-we must acknowledge God's right to our lives (Romans 12:1; 6:13; Galatians 2:20)
-we must live a life of dependence on the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:16)
4. Some of the results of the filling ministry of the Spirit (Christlike character, Galatians 5:22,23; acceptable worship and praise, Ephesians 5:19,20; right relationships in marriage, the home, on the job and in church, Ephesians 5:21ff.
Click here to download the mp3 file. It's 10.6 MB and about 45 minutes long.
Scripture references: Click here to view NIV.
Recap of 2/19/06
1. The Holy Spirit is a seal upon the lives of believers showing God's ownership of us, our security in Him, His authority over us, and His protection of us. We are sealed unto the day of redemption, thus nothing can keep us from receiving all God has promised us.
2. Believers are commanded to be filled with the Spirit (to be under the influence and control of the Holy Spirit). Ephesians 5:18
3. Prerequisites to being filled with the Spirit are:
-we must deal with sin in our lives (Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 John 1:9)
-we must acknowledge God's right to our lives (Romans 12:1; 6:13; Galatians 2:20)
-we must live a life of dependence on the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:16)
4. Some of the results of the filling ministry of the Spirit (Christlike character, Galatians 5:22,23; acceptable worship and praise, Ephesians 5:19,20; right relationships in marriage, the home, on the job and in church, Ephesians 5:21ff.
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