It would be anything that didn’t comply with Ephesians 4:29. In other words, if the words were not edifying then they should be edited, rephrased, or otherwise censored.
When I taught junior high, I would have any kid read Ephesians 4:29 out loud who “slammed, dogged, or put down” any other child.
This is hard to put into practice, but then again, the Proverbs (as well as James) pretty much tell us to keep quiet most of the time.
Ephesians 4:29 (Amplified Bible)
Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God’s favor) to those who hear it.
Ecclesiastes 5:3
As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words.
This year to keep me in the word on a more regular basis I subscribe to the RSS feed (and bookmark on my cell phone) the BibleGateway.com Bible in a year plan.
I tend to obsess with books (especially when I was on a teaching team). When we studied Ephesians, that’s all I read (beside cross references)–and I read it over and over and over and over (maybe 20 times).
When I started the reading plan (I still obsess with a particular book, but I’m getting the whole word), I ran across so many verses I had forgotten, like old friends. They encourage me.
So every morning when I get on the train, the first thing I do is click on my biblegateway bookmark on my cell, and read the day’s reading.
Our church is so little (Calvary Chapel Seaside). But I wish that one day, when I’m home sick (like today) I could watch our church on Sundays via livestream. You’d have to have an internet connection right?
I’m only leading worship on Fridays at our motel outreach, but I know what you mean. It’s hard to be away from church on a Sunday.
I felt the only way to be effective and remain faithful to this church (having served for less than a year at that time) was to start a new church in our youth center with a whole new approach to church ministry. I presented the idea to my pastoral staff. Their response was mixed, but they believed in me and hung on to that even though they couldn’t fully catch the vision I had received from God.
They were enthusiastic, however, about the possibility of doing ministry like the New Testament instead of in accordance with the much-too-common phrase heard around the church, “This is the way we’ve always done it.” No one really knew why we did it that way; it was just familiar and comfortable to the staff and congregation.” — Scott Thomas
Daddy and Robert are right.
Each of these questions warrants it’s own blog post. Hugely important issues.
Mark Driscoll’s church in Seattle has mostly single males around 21 years old. They have community groups and sermons for 1+hrs with worship, communion, etc. People can connect if they want to.
Having Chronic Fatigue for the last 4 years has been a horrible struggle. Last month, I resigned as WL of my church and from the women’s teaching team. It’s been horribly isolating and I miss that fellowship.
If you don’t like the church, find another one; remember, however, it’s purpose is not entertainment.
Personally, I’m surprised any of these seven items are an issue. Someone who has trouble with these should begin to read the new testament all the way through.
1. The Church is the Body of Christ no matter where your local church meets.
2. Evidence of organization in the New Testament for churches. Besides my answers below, how about Revelation chapters 1-3 (letters to 7 churches), and all of the Epistles written to specific churches.
3. Just one example of people meeting in a building is the church at Philippi meeting at Lydia’s house. (Acts 16:11-15) The church of Ephesis met in Aquila and Prscilla’s house (1 Cor 16:19). The Jews met in the synagogue. Why would meeting in a building for the church be any different?
4. Romans 13:1-7 talks about submitting to authority. Hebrews 13:7-9 talks about those who rule over you concerning doctrine. See also: Ephesians 5:21, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 2:9-11, etc. Do a word study on authority. OT Numbers Chapters 11, 12, and 14.
5. Acts 2:42 describes the important facets of what a church should look like as do the doctrinal Epistles of 1 & 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Titus, and 1 & 2 Timothy (church leadership, how to pray for one another, gifts of the spirit, submitting to authority, etc.)
6. Hebrews 10:24-25 makes this clear. Hanging out is not the same as fellowship (see Acts 2:42).
7. A home group is the gathering of the church. It’s a church. If it has a 501(3)c then it’s a non-profit corporation.
Just barely.
Had a tough time sleeping lately.
Leading worship tonight at church and we’re studying Numbers 12–about Miriam and Aaron complaining about Moses’ authority.
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Sunday Setlists Week 73 - Funny Goofs in Worship Service Today #sundaysetlists
December 13th, 2009 at 7:44 PMI really love the song “How Many Kings.” It has very well-written lyrics. The tune stays with you, too.
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December 7th, 2009 at 9:56 PMSounds like an awesome set, though.
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November 22nd, 2009 at 5:14 PMLet Everything That Has Breath — that is a great song.
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November 16th, 2009 at 11:59 PMI’m a little late this time.
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November 1st, 2009 at 6:36 PMWhen We All Get To Heaven is a great hymn. Chrystal Lewis does a great job on it, too.
I'm Not Really on Facebook All Day
October 28th, 2009 at 4:12 PMPretty much the same.
Although I use Yoono which will or will not update FB.
I twitter more than I FB so I get accused of over-updating my status.
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October 26th, 2009 at 12:06 AMIt’s always fun to have a guest worship leader.
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October 18th, 2009 at 3:05 PMI agree.
“I love “In Christ Alone” – it’s one of most theologically rich “hymns” out there by a modern-day writer. Top notch.”
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October 11th, 2009 at 4:02 PMBe Unto Your Name is one of my favorites.
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October 4th, 2009 at 2:55 PMHarvest.org sang “Blessed Be Your Name” today. I should have done it Friday; I think I’ll do it next week.
Hope your leader retreat was awesome!
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September 27th, 2009 at 5:49 PMSometimes simpler is better. Those were great songs to choose from.
Hey do you have the chords for I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous)?
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us is also a great song.
Monday Muse: Perverse Speech?
September 14th, 2009 at 6:34 PMIt would be anything that didn’t comply with Ephesians 4:29. In other words, if the words were not edifying then they should be edited, rephrased, or otherwise censored.
When I taught junior high, I would have any kid read Ephesians 4:29 out loud who “slammed, dogged, or put down” any other child.
This is hard to put into practice, but then again, the Proverbs (as well as James) pretty much tell us to keep quiet most of the time.
Ephesians 4:29 (Amplified Bible)
Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God’s favor) to those who hear it.
Ecclesiastes 5:3
As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words.
Who Are We Kidding?
September 10th, 2009 at 12:12 PMThis year to keep me in the word on a more regular basis I subscribe to the RSS feed (and bookmark on my cell phone) the BibleGateway.com Bible in a year plan.
http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/readingplans/index.php/2009/09/10/?plan=1&version=51
I tend to obsess with books (especially when I was on a teaching team). When we studied Ephesians, that’s all I read (beside cross references)–and I read it over and over and over and over (maybe 20 times).
When I started the reading plan (I still obsess with a particular book, but I’m getting the whole word), I ran across so many verses I had forgotten, like old friends. They encourage me.
So every morning when I get on the train, the first thing I do is click on my biblegateway bookmark on my cell, and read the day’s reading.
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September 6th, 2009 at 2:07 PMOur church is so little (Calvary Chapel Seaside). But I wish that one day, when I’m home sick (like today) I could watch our church on Sundays via livestream. You’d have to have an internet connection right?
I’m only leading worship on Fridays at our motel outreach, but I know what you mean. It’s hard to be away from church on a Sunday.
Who Needs Church?
September 4th, 2009 at 1:29 PMYou may want to read this:
“A Whole New Church
I felt the only way to be effective and remain faithful to this church (having served for less than a year at that time) was to start a new church in our youth center with a whole new approach to church ministry. I presented the idea to my pastoral staff. Their response was mixed, but they believed in me and hung on to that even though they couldn’t fully catch the vision I had received from God.
They were enthusiastic, however, about the possibility of doing ministry like the New Testament instead of in accordance with the much-too-common phrase heard around the church, “This is the way we’ve always done it.” No one really knew why we did it that way; it was just familiar and comfortable to the staff and congregation.” — Scott Thomas
http://theresurgence.com/the-story
Who Needs Church?
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:34 PMDaddy and Robert are right.
Each of these questions warrants it’s own blog post. Hugely important issues.
Mark Driscoll’s church in Seattle has mostly single males around 21 years old. They have community groups and sermons for 1+hrs with worship, communion, etc. People can connect if they want to.
Having Chronic Fatigue for the last 4 years has been a horrible struggle. Last month, I resigned as WL of my church and from the women’s teaching team. It’s been horribly isolating and I miss that fellowship.
If you don’t like the church, find another one; remember, however, it’s purpose is not entertainment.
Who Needs Church?
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:19 PMPersonally, I’m surprised any of these seven items are an issue. Someone who has trouble with these should begin to read the new testament all the way through.
1. The Church is the Body of Christ no matter where your local church meets.
2. Evidence of organization in the New Testament for churches. Besides my answers below, how about Revelation chapters 1-3 (letters to 7 churches), and all of the Epistles written to specific churches.
3. Just one example of people meeting in a building is the church at Philippi meeting at Lydia’s house. (Acts 16:11-15) The church of Ephesis met in Aquila and Prscilla’s house (1 Cor 16:19). The Jews met in the synagogue. Why would meeting in a building for the church be any different?
4. Romans 13:1-7 talks about submitting to authority. Hebrews 13:7-9 talks about those who rule over you concerning doctrine. See also: Ephesians 5:21, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 2:9-11, etc. Do a word study on authority. OT Numbers Chapters 11, 12, and 14.
5. Acts 2:42 describes the important facets of what a church should look like as do the doctrinal Epistles of 1 & 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Titus, and 1 & 2 Timothy (church leadership, how to pray for one another, gifts of the spirit, submitting to authority, etc.)
6. Hebrews 10:24-25 makes this clear. Hanging out is not the same as fellowship (see Acts 2:42).
7. A home group is the gathering of the church. It’s a church. If it has a 501(3)c then it’s a non-profit corporation.
Sunday Setlists #58 - Worship Service Recaps
August 30th, 2009 at 8:26 PMWOW! How wonderful that you had the blessing and honor to baptize your sons!
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August 23rd, 2009 at 3:25 PMThe Lord is good!
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August 16th, 2009 at 3:07 PMI like Take My Life. That’s a great song.
If You Could Visit Any Church, Anywhere ...
August 12th, 2009 at 1:46 PMApplegate Christian Fellowship
Medford, OR
They baptize every week in the summer and have communion every day!
I receive a lot of insight from Jon Courson.
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August 2nd, 2009 at 1:31 PMIt’s awesome to be a congregant!
I'm Alive - How About You?
July 8th, 2009 at 1:27 PMJust barely.
Had a tough time sleeping lately.
Leading worship tonight at church and we’re studying Numbers 12–about Miriam and Aaron complaining about Moses’ authority.
It should be interesting.
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July 5th, 2009 at 3:48 PMSermon sounded great!
I love “Consuming Fire.”
I’m so glad it went well for you!
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June 28th, 2009 at 3:57 PMGreat set of songs.
I love You Gave Your Life Away.
Jesus Paid it all goes well with that, too.