FILLED WITH AWE // How to handle cynicism
WSFC May 24th, 2009: Pastor John Fehlen
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Fueled by Jesus, filled with Awe!
I'll take this thesis and make you pause
U been there done that bought the tee
But He paid the price to set you free!
Raised in church now got Religious fatigue
Some fall back after being Deceived
Don't count God out by the heart of man
He never turns away, may be hard to understand
Who can forgive sins no man only God
But I know He can, now round of applause
Dropped jaws, the elders just lost all
Outlaws of the world preachin the Gospel
So many unashamed, but what's the reality?
Act like peas in a pod, a reunion mentality
More than clique, is your mentality suspicious?
We never did it that way before, how is this religious?
Jesus was a rebel, shaking the earth
Open up! There's no mistakin His worth
He's right here in front of you
Yet you don't know what to do
What is it that troubles you
Do you know what His love will do
You've been searching for the best truth
He is the ONE truth, He came down to rescue...
You and your crew, everyone you ever knew
Friends and family and your enemies too
Now it's up to you to make a toast
In the crucifixion is what we will boast
Now that's a bold statement turn my life up
Don't waste your life just like John Piper
Are you desiring God? Get out your box
I got a contagious itch call it chicken pox!
Lyrics copyright Chris Treborn | G-Rated ENT.
Christian Music Reborn | TREBORN.com
ADDITIONAL NOTES;
Reunion mentality: Outsiders feel left out
Religion mentality: Pharisees, Jesus knows what your thinking
Wnditwb mentality: We never did it that way before
We need a WNSALTB mentality: We've never seen anything like this before!
Cynicism Busters:
1:Having an Active faith
2:Having a Whatever heart
Mark 2:1-12
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
CCMvsCHH? No! Body of Christ unite, forget Industry its Ministry!!!
I am SOOO upset because of this article! Relevant Magazine
First off, Ambassador being dropped from Cross Movement Records speaks BIG about the label's integrity, and commitment to serving our Lord God. How many labels would hold everyone accountable to the standards of God? We need to pray for both sides on this subject, and pray that it furthers the Kingdom of God.
After the Ambassador news, Relevant posted this 'diss' about Christian Hip-Hop.
This is what I have to say in regards to the article;
As much as I hate being dissed for being a Christian that raps, I don't want to be mainstream like some CCM artists They have no originality!
Id rather preach Christ by saying you Dont need those 26s than telling ppl I have a God shaped hole in my heart. SMH. Engage people!
Dont just say what is simple minded and easy to sell records. For Christ's SAKE, we are NOT in competition & we arent tryna be mainstream
Christian Artists are not tryna sell the most records or outsell one another. WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST & WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER FOR GOD!!!
I currently cannot find the link for the Hazakim song on CCM Radio, but the host basically slaps CCM on the wrist for not being creative or intelligent enough. They use Crucifixion Description as the Hip-Hop example of how to engage listeners and believers.
Also, The Ham Sandwich show did an episode on the topic of Christian Radio being RACIST. They bring up some great points to further this conversation.
First off, Ambassador being dropped from Cross Movement Records speaks BIG about the label's integrity, and commitment to serving our Lord God. How many labels would hold everyone accountable to the standards of God? We need to pray for both sides on this subject, and pray that it furthers the Kingdom of God.
After the Ambassador news, Relevant posted this 'diss' about Christian Hip-Hop.
This is what I have to say in regards to the article;
As much as I hate being dissed for being a Christian that raps, I don't want to be mainstream like some CCM artists They have no originality!
Id rather preach Christ by saying you Dont need those 26s than telling ppl I have a God shaped hole in my heart. SMH. Engage people!
Dont just say what is simple minded and easy to sell records. For Christ's SAKE, we are NOT in competition & we arent tryna be mainstream
Christian Artists are not tryna sell the most records or outsell one another. WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST & WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER FOR GOD!!!
I currently cannot find the link for the Hazakim song on CCM Radio, but the host basically slaps CCM on the wrist for not being creative or intelligent enough. They use Crucifixion Description as the Hip-Hop example of how to engage listeners and believers.
Also, The Ham Sandwich show did an episode on the topic of Christian Radio being RACIST. They bring up some great points to further this conversation.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Body & Tats RE: The Wade-O Radio Show
TO START OFF, I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE AN EMAIL I SENT TO DJ WADE-O OF THE WADE-O RADIO SHOW. IF YOU LISTEN YOU KNOW THIS TOPIC. IF YOU DON'T LISTEN, HEAD OVER TO WADEORADIO.COM AND CHECK OUT MY FAVORITE PODCAST/RADIO SHOW/ETC.
THIS TOPIC BEGAN WHEN A LISTENER OF THE SHOW CALLED IN AND ASKED ABOUT HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD GO ABOUT GETTING TATTOOS, IF ITS WRONG OR RIGHT, WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY, AND SO ON. EVERYONE HAS BROUGHT UP SOME GREAT POINTS AND I FIGURED I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY VIEW POINT AS WELL, IF I MAY...
Hey Wade-O,
I would call in but I feel I can express myself a little better by writing. I love the topics callers bring up, especially those which can go both ways.
On the subject of your body being a temple, that goes for inside and outside. If we treat our bodies like a temple, shouldn't we be eating healthy and nutritious food. Not junk food.
I understand God mentions we shouldn't worry about what we eat, but that's in the context of being provided for.
A caller mentioned tats can be for the love of the art and we could wear scripture on our skin to glorify God and share the gospel. I feel if we are concerned with tats, we should focus on our threads.
Think about SHOW EM OFF by Phanatik. He brings up a good point.
I could buy some Avirex jeans and SouthPole shirts for like $6 each (they were on sale at JC Pennies last week) but would that bring glory and would it be disrespectful to my temple.
Do we want our churches to look like clubs from the outside to draw in the world? Or do we set the example and show how to be respectable and representative to what we believe?
It's tough even as a Christian artist goes on stage wearing his clothes. Not everybody, but some people look up to artists or people in the light and see how they floss what they got.
Is it "swagger or substance"? (Copyright Dre Marshall) I believe each individual is called to do what God puts on their hearts. Follow Him, He will lead you in the right direction. And everyone thinking of getting a tattoo needs to pray on it first.
Bring a decision in your life before God and consider how it will affect our surroundings and brethren.
We are all a different part of the body of Christ, so we are not expected to all look and dress and talk the same. God is bigger than that. And he will use each tattoo to His glory, and each example and tattoo-less body to His glory as well.
I agree if it's an addiction it could be sin. If we eat fast food it could be an addiction. If we have pre-marital sex or other relations it is sin. So look at it like that too.
Treat your body right and how God intends for us to treat it.
And if you don't know what to do, we can take it back, and ask; What Would Jesus Do?
Can you see Jesus getting a tattoo.
REVOLUTIONARY
REBEL
or
GOD's SON
What of he got a huge tattoo on his shoulder blades saying I AM
That would look tight, but would it glorify God or would it draw attention to Jesus in possibly a negative way?
Blend in with the world?
Be sanctified?
Tough topic.
Thank you for your time.
Stay encouraged & be blessed!
THIS TOPIC BEGAN WHEN A LISTENER OF THE SHOW CALLED IN AND ASKED ABOUT HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD GO ABOUT GETTING TATTOOS, IF ITS WRONG OR RIGHT, WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY, AND SO ON. EVERYONE HAS BROUGHT UP SOME GREAT POINTS AND I FIGURED I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY VIEW POINT AS WELL, IF I MAY...
Hey Wade-O,
I would call in but I feel I can express myself a little better by writing. I love the topics callers bring up, especially those which can go both ways.
On the subject of your body being a temple, that goes for inside and outside. If we treat our bodies like a temple, shouldn't we be eating healthy and nutritious food. Not junk food.
I understand God mentions we shouldn't worry about what we eat, but that's in the context of being provided for.
A caller mentioned tats can be for the love of the art and we could wear scripture on our skin to glorify God and share the gospel. I feel if we are concerned with tats, we should focus on our threads.
Think about SHOW EM OFF by Phanatik. He brings up a good point.
I could buy some Avirex jeans and SouthPole shirts for like $6 each (they were on sale at JC Pennies last week) but would that bring glory and would it be disrespectful to my temple.
Do we want our churches to look like clubs from the outside to draw in the world? Or do we set the example and show how to be respectable and representative to what we believe?
It's tough even as a Christian artist goes on stage wearing his clothes. Not everybody, but some people look up to artists or people in the light and see how they floss what they got.
Is it "swagger or substance"? (Copyright Dre Marshall) I believe each individual is called to do what God puts on their hearts. Follow Him, He will lead you in the right direction. And everyone thinking of getting a tattoo needs to pray on it first.
Bring a decision in your life before God and consider how it will affect our surroundings and brethren.
We are all a different part of the body of Christ, so we are not expected to all look and dress and talk the same. God is bigger than that. And he will use each tattoo to His glory, and each example and tattoo-less body to His glory as well.
I agree if it's an addiction it could be sin. If we eat fast food it could be an addiction. If we have pre-marital sex or other relations it is sin. So look at it like that too.
Treat your body right and how God intends for us to treat it.
And if you don't know what to do, we can take it back, and ask; What Would Jesus Do?
Can you see Jesus getting a tattoo.
REVOLUTIONARY
REBEL
or
GOD's SON
What of he got a huge tattoo on his shoulder blades saying I AM
That would look tight, but would it glorify God or would it draw attention to Jesus in possibly a negative way?
Blend in with the world?
Be sanctified?
Tough topic.
Thank you for your time.
Stay encouraged & be blessed!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Christian Hip Hop Dudes by @ChenoLyfe
Can u preach as good or better than u can rap? Is ur lyrical content more than ur biblical nourishment? I pray not.
If God told u 2 step away from hip hop, will u still carry da title of Minister...or will u question "what's next"?
CHECK OUT MIAMI'S OWN - CHENO LYFE ALBUM IN STORES 06.02.09
http://chenolyfe.com/
If God told u 2 step away from hip hop, will u still carry da title of Minister...or will u question "what's next"?
CHECK OUT MIAMI'S OWN - CHENO LYFE ALBUM IN STORES 06.02.09
http://chenolyfe.com/
Filled With Compassion @JohnFehlen
[5/3/9 West Salem Foursquare Church Pastor John Fehlen]
"FILLED WITH COMPASSION"
You wouldn't know what to do with them and you'd drive them all away
Your heart is filled with compassion and this is why you pray
If you reach out your hand and make an attempt to touch their filth
They will be cleansed by Gods love and their hearts will be filled
When you fail you fall short in your mind but God knows your heart
Fear not, go forth and do good anyway, today is your start
Tomorrow won't remember yesterdays blessings, today is a new
This might be a tedious task but blessed are those that follow through
Do you weep at this city as you overlook it from the heights
I pray the stars won't dim, your life has purpose like knights
You have a sword to slay dragons and a shield made of faith
Make no mistake take a hold of what you have and be great with strength
Even though we have left home for the city and it's dreams
The lies sound better than a parents disappointing screams
But as time goes by like the people we meet in our fame
We see hope failed but home still remembers our name
If we take that ride and journey back to our old home
We will be welcomed with open arms no longer will we be alone
Even though I've seen the flaws of authority where I'm safe
I am lawless without them and without them I have no faith
Scripture references;
Mark 1:40
Lev 5
Lev 13
Luke 15:20
2 Corinthians - comforted
Song references by Chris Treborn;
Next to Him
Let Me Out
"FILLED WITH COMPASSION"
You wouldn't know what to do with them and you'd drive them all away
Your heart is filled with compassion and this is why you pray
If you reach out your hand and make an attempt to touch their filth
They will be cleansed by Gods love and their hearts will be filled
When you fail you fall short in your mind but God knows your heart
Fear not, go forth and do good anyway, today is your start
Tomorrow won't remember yesterdays blessings, today is a new
This might be a tedious task but blessed are those that follow through
Do you weep at this city as you overlook it from the heights
I pray the stars won't dim, your life has purpose like knights
You have a sword to slay dragons and a shield made of faith
Make no mistake take a hold of what you have and be great with strength
Even though we have left home for the city and it's dreams
The lies sound better than a parents disappointing screams
But as time goes by like the people we meet in our fame
We see hope failed but home still remembers our name
If we take that ride and journey back to our old home
We will be welcomed with open arms no longer will we be alone
Even though I've seen the flaws of authority where I'm safe
I am lawless without them and without them I have no faith
Scripture references;
Mark 1:40
Lev 5
Lev 13
Luke 15:20
2 Corinthians - comforted
Song references by Chris Treborn;
Next to Him
Let Me Out
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