SEVEN (Pt.2): Kindness vs. Anger - Sermon by @JohnFehlen Poetry by @Treborn

February 20, 2010: Pastor John Fehlen
Week 2: Kindness vs. Anger

POEM:

7 deadly sins that makes us ineffective
we need divine virtues to not be disconnected
as we strive to find balance walk a tightrope
how do we view Jesus? "No more Christian nice guy" - nope!
We knee jerk one way, do we turn a cheek too?
no opossum mentality, it's our turn to speak truth
maybe speak up or speak out loudly
Satan sit down and shut up acting so proudly
Righteous Anger - let's talk about it now
is it an accurate perception of true evil, then how?
then you can confront it, before you're still
keep in mind it's NOT ours, it is God's will
God isn't bothered by some things we are
yet he's compassionate, when we are far
rage against the machine of religiosity
with sternness he goes Chuck Norris obviously

Not an earthy throne, He rules our hearts
now what we expect, but after this life starts
we are born again & we're ready to defend
Ephesians chapter four verse 26 let's begin
Who were these people, before they knew him
being renewed, restore the groomsmen
the unity of the body and how to be sane
it's a lost art, lets let Paul explain
Take out the thoughts, like forgotten memories
anger is rooted in pride, words can be enemies
needs aren't met, we lash out and tear down
we will regret, back out and fear now
So many scared now, got a gateway emotion
the devil comes in, make way for sin
now there's a grudge and a murderous spirit
live of let die, I know you heard of this lyric

Oh No! The son has gone down
If you sleep, you'll weep and frown
Maybe you should sleep on it
Ephesians 6:12 Peep the topic

1st Peter five eight, be sober and alert
bring on the kindness, do not flirt
God resists the proud, gives grace to the humble
cast care upon him, dare to not grumble
Christ is the cornerstone, some will stumble
if the Holy Spirit doesn't dwell, you're in trouble
look deep in your heart, address the sitcho
we want to rewind, but it's not a video
We've seen it all, by examples of Christ
not just His actions, even after His life
he's not an actor with ice, he's got rhymes
more than a clique or a band throughout times
Call them His discypes, as sharp as knives
iron sharpens iron, this is our lives
discipline disciples, recycle the cycles
keep the cipher going, this is our life goal








SCRIPTURE:

Ephesians 4:26 Psalm 4:4
Ephesians 6:12
1 Peter 5:8
Romans 12
Matthew 5
Matthew 18

SEVEN (Pt.1): Love vs. Lust - Sermon by @JohnFehlen Poetry by @Treborn

February 13, 2010: Pastor John Fehlen
Week 1: Love vs. Lust

POEM:

The number seven begins with Days of the week
it continues onto Revelation and is sealed to speak
all over the media, you'll see deadly sins suggestible
truth is; all of them are so detestable
Don't be a vegetable, use divine qualities
all these must continue to increase throughout all of me
1st we have love and its counterpart lust
conquer fear and insecurity with more of trust
Nature pulls us away, info sinful behavior
creatures of habit, like a wishful neighbor
working hard at staying, sexually pure...
marriage? or Christianity will feel essentially sure?
But we're still human, thoughts aren't eradicated
its that, I hated, I always prayed that I made it
all of us are tied, by many levels of bondage
desire isn't healthy. ONE LOVE! Where is the homage?

This happens to real people, no holds barred
layers are built upon, small steps aren't hard
beyond addiction, it's like several layers of paint
will the original be seen, or will prayers faint?
Born in perfect harmony, with God and each other
then sin came in & we kill our brother
look at David, on the roof watching her bathe
temptation pours through, bound by its chain
He sent for her, got her, slept + conceived
timing was key, and after she leaves
she sent a word to inform - she is pregnant!
he sent for her husband, not even hesitant
Now, what will we do, how will we respond
can we do it on our own, without the love of God?
blow through the stop sign, fail to hit the brakes
a double edged blade with blood turns puddles to lakes

Window shoppers, fantasize through the glass
Desire + temptation, time will soon pass
Time management is key, How and what will you do?
A battlefield of sin, guess what you'll lose!
Fertile ground of sin
Letting evil in
Walking around the roof
Falling to forbidden fruit

Thrill seekers... need true accountability
Kill deceivers... you need humility
Sour seals lust... tongue numbing, literally
Devour real love... witness simplicity

Consistent / intentional - systems in place
persistent / eventual - victims of grace
as the apple dangles... how are we able
lookers look beyond looks... sit at the table




SCRIPTURE:

2 Peter 1:3
1 Corinthians 13
2 Samuel 11
Ephesians 5

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Seven Deadly Sins:
pride, envy, greed, sloth, gluttony, anger, and lust

Seven Divine Virtues:
goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, kindness, and love

:: For Small Group Discussion ::
~ Is lust always about sex?
~ What kind of strength is found in overcoming lust? What can this strength do in your life?
~ Consider the implications of Matthew 5:27-30. Is Jesus' aim to produce "sockets and stumps?"

Young Life Club for South Salem Saxons 02.08.10

Our first club this year was a blast. Here are some videos.

YoungLife kids playing Cowboy / Hurcules / Astronaut - Rule: If you tie, you have to hug one another big time!

YoungLife kids playing Doctor Banana... Rule: reconstruct your nana using tape, toothpicks, & glue

YoungLife kids playing Banana 7up Float - yeah it didn't work like we expected.

Corey explaining Toilet Humor.

Andrew the Race car Driver

Annie the Roller coaster Rider

The great Wall jumper!