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March 28, 2010: Pastor John Fehlen
Week 7: Goodness vs. Envy
POEM:
I see workers, standing there waiting
Quickly hired, no need for debating
It doesn't matter when you'll be paid
No matter the work the reward's the same
I see oranges too, do you want the orangest?
Is it ripe or rotten, when did it leave the orchards?
If more is less, then the first shall be last
The last will first pass, the worse was a blast
You know what's true, but do you live it too
Taking in lies, how can you give the truth
Haves & have-nots, the envy of possessions
Neglected not accepted, now give me your blessings
What changed? Once you saw another kid
Makes me think of Abel and what his brother did
Really it's not all it's cracked up to be
The envy of perfection is lackin what you need
There is no comparrison
When we bow down
& get near to him
Serve whole heartedly
Put others first now
Love fully then
Give freely & Learn patience
Remember to cultivate greatfulness
Learn patience & give freely
Cultivate greatfulness to kill envy
You want so much, what about what you have
Why compare yourself, in what do you brag
The good or the bad, living happy or sad
Patience is perfect, it will make you glad
Cant rush perfection, what is really fair
How can you treat one differently, play it by ear
Many sizes & flavors, what about Yours!?
Artificially replicated, fades & falls to the floors
Lastly, is the envy of power - an assassin
They think 'my mansion is bigger than your mansion'
What creeps in changes our level of maturity
I used to strive for happiness, now it is purity
Soon we will surely see, we are living young & wild
Put away childish things, no longer think like a child
Give us humility, submission, don't go on a power trip
Take a vacation with the Lord's Supper + take a sip!
There is no comparrison
When we bow down
& get near to him
Serve whole heartedly
Put others first now
Love fully then
Give freely & Learn patience
Remember to cultivate greatfulness
Learn patience & give freely
Cultivate greatfulness to kill envy
SCRIPTURE:
Matthew 20:1-16
1 Corinthians 13
Proverbs 14:30
John 14
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Next Weekend, Join Us For EASTER @WSFChurch
Hey, I wanted to invite you to West Salem Foursquare next weekend. Join us for one of five identical services on Saturday, April 3 at 5 and 7 pm or Sunday, April 4 at 8:00, 9:30 or 11:15 am.
Together we will take a closer look at Jesus as we begin a new teaching series called "Can You See Him?" The espresso flows, the teaching connects, and the music engages at West Salem Foursquare. We invite you to find us on Facebook, Twitter (@WSFChurch) or at our homepage www.WSFC.org
Together we will take a closer look at Jesus as we begin a new teaching series called "Can You See Him?" The espresso flows, the teaching connects, and the music engages at West Salem Foursquare. We invite you to find us on Facebook, Twitter (@WSFChurch) or at our homepage www.WSFC.org
Saturday, March 20, 2010
SEVEN (Week 6): Knowledge vs. Pride Sermon by @JohnFehlen Poem by @Treborn
West Salem Foursquare Church March 20/21, 2010
Pastor John Fehlen
www.WSFC.org
Acts 18:23-28
Poem:
Knowledge puffs up love builds up
The humility of Christ can heal us
Lots of tid bits in an info age
Take off your snuggie & enter stage
15 minutes of charm then you got to know things
Flattering yes, but you need to grow brains
The know it all show mockery of intellect
Got the spirit but forgot to speak in respect
A sub-culture out there with a commentary
Double-check resources, if not, O' God it's scary
With eagerness search the scriptures
Exposure is key just like developing pictures
Study buddy, really sweat it out
Lovely muddy, saturated without doubt
What you believe is determined by doctrine
Where you look is where you go
Direction is determined if you grow
Surroundings are fixated
Behavior is dictated
Let me finish this thought...
To tell you what I'm thinking
If you are thirsty
It depends on what you're drinking
Charismatics want the spirit but no bible?
That's like wanting change with no revival
Lost in this world without a compass
No engine will stump us, no brain is dumb yes
If we go wrong we will sleep with cod
Know it's alright to be a geek for God
Where you go depends on who you know
Passion and precision - hand in hand they go
Growing Christians never truly know it all
Swallow pride so you can truly know it all
Constructive criticism, can you receive it?
If you hear truth, will you believe it?
You feel convicted, that's a good conscious
You've been dismissed kid, living so cautious
To know God is more than just head-knowledge
Still an infant on milk, so you dread solids
Scripture:
Proverbs 19
2 Peter 1:5-9
Philipians 2:1-5
Proverbs 10
Acts 18:23-28
Pastor John Fehlen
www.WSFC.org
Acts 18:23-28
Poem:
Knowledge puffs up love builds up
The humility of Christ can heal us
Lots of tid bits in an info age
Take off your snuggie & enter stage
15 minutes of charm then you got to know things
Flattering yes, but you need to grow brains
The know it all show mockery of intellect
Got the spirit but forgot to speak in respect
A sub-culture out there with a commentary
Double-check resources, if not, O' God it's scary
With eagerness search the scriptures
Exposure is key just like developing pictures
Study buddy, really sweat it out
Lovely muddy, saturated without doubt
What you believe is determined by doctrine
Where you look is where you go
Direction is determined if you grow
Surroundings are fixated
Behavior is dictated
Let me finish this thought...
To tell you what I'm thinking
If you are thirsty
It depends on what you're drinking
Charismatics want the spirit but no bible?
That's like wanting change with no revival
Lost in this world without a compass
No engine will stump us, no brain is dumb yes
If we go wrong we will sleep with cod
Know it's alright to be a geek for God
Where you go depends on who you know
Passion and precision - hand in hand they go
Growing Christians never truly know it all
Swallow pride so you can truly know it all
Constructive criticism, can you receive it?
If you hear truth, will you believe it?
You feel convicted, that's a good conscious
You've been dismissed kid, living so cautious
To know God is more than just head-knowledge
Still an infant on milk, so you dread solids
Scripture:
Proverbs 19
2 Peter 1:5-9
Philipians 2:1-5
Proverbs 10
Acts 18:23-28
Friday, March 19, 2010
Even if this world eats my flesh!
This goes out to my fellow citizens
Please forgive me for my criticism
I judged you & I need to be forgiven
I pray for strength & pray for wisdom
When they see me will they say "God is with him"?
I was asleep & I got this vision
Not height it's the foundation of the building
What about legacy left with the children
If I put I down how will you pick it up
If I fall down how will I get on up
Between a rock & a hard spot I'm stuck
Nothing on earth will bring me luck
Chasing the wind is futile yes
Not a feather but I smile I'm blessed
I got the Lord beneath these bruised wings
Faded dreams yet praises I sing
Every night I gaze at the stars
Every time I pray to heal scars
Wounds reopen when I sin once again
Once in sin fall again with a selfish grin
Wipe it off my face grant me your grace
I hate being in this place let it be replaced
Don't hesitate I'm still having faith
Let my actions speak as testimony of strength
After I rise, I fall to my knees and confess
Christ is King, even if this world eats my flesh
Please forgive me for my criticism
I judged you & I need to be forgiven
I pray for strength & pray for wisdom
When they see me will they say "God is with him"?
I was asleep & I got this vision
Not height it's the foundation of the building
What about legacy left with the children
If I put I down how will you pick it up
If I fall down how will I get on up
Between a rock & a hard spot I'm stuck
Nothing on earth will bring me luck
Chasing the wind is futile yes
Not a feather but I smile I'm blessed
I got the Lord beneath these bruised wings
Faded dreams yet praises I sing
Every night I gaze at the stars
Every time I pray to heal scars
Wounds reopen when I sin once again
Once in sin fall again with a selfish grin
Wipe it off my face grant me your grace
I hate being in this place let it be replaced
Don't hesitate I'm still having faith
Let my actions speak as testimony of strength
After I rise, I fall to my knees and confess
Christ is King, even if this world eats my flesh
Sunday, March 14, 2010
WOMEN OF GOD; be encouraged, be strengthened!
What if I could have
sixty queens, eighty wives,
and thousands of others!
You would be my only choice,
my flawless dove,
the favorite child
of your mother.
The young women, the queens,
and all the others
tell how excited you are
as they sing your praises:
"You are as majestic
as the morning sky--
glorious as the moon--
blinding as the sun!
Your charms are more powerful
than all the stars above."
I don't mean to flatter you, I just want to encourage you & remind you how remarkable you are. Keep striving for God, seek his face, heed his love, embrace his compassion, and share his wealth. You are a queen. You are a waterlily.
Love yourself, adore yourself, let that which empowers you flow from you like rivers of life. Oceans cannot contain your love. But they await you with patience, ease, & grace.
Be you. Be who God intends you to be. You were made for so much. Recognize your shepherd's voice. Don't stray from the flock, but march along with proud feet.
You were his, you are his, & you'll always be his. If you leave or get lost, you will be found again. Never lose hope or lack faith. He will strengthen you when you are weak. He will carry you when you cannot walk. You are the mother of our future. Be strong & be a blessing.
They look up to you & see beauty among ashes. They see you & beyond your beauty they see hope. The scars & wounds fade like the sun into the ocean. When they are seen, the light shines so bright & scars become merely valleys between hills.
You are loved. You are treasured. You are cherished. Never forget your importance.
Go. Be. Grace. Peace.
~ CHRiST!AN ~
Chris Treborn {2Co517}
www.TREBORN.com
sixty queens, eighty wives,
and thousands of others!
You would be my only choice,
my flawless dove,
the favorite child
of your mother.
The young women, the queens,
and all the others
tell how excited you are
as they sing your praises:
"You are as majestic
as the morning sky--
glorious as the moon--
blinding as the sun!
Your charms are more powerful
than all the stars above."
I don't mean to flatter you, I just want to encourage you & remind you how remarkable you are. Keep striving for God, seek his face, heed his love, embrace his compassion, and share his wealth. You are a queen. You are a waterlily.
Love yourself, adore yourself, let that which empowers you flow from you like rivers of life. Oceans cannot contain your love. But they await you with patience, ease, & grace.
Be you. Be who God intends you to be. You were made for so much. Recognize your shepherd's voice. Don't stray from the flock, but march along with proud feet.
You were his, you are his, & you'll always be his. If you leave or get lost, you will be found again. Never lose hope or lack faith. He will strengthen you when you are weak. He will carry you when you cannot walk. You are the mother of our future. Be strong & be a blessing.
They look up to you & see beauty among ashes. They see you & beyond your beauty they see hope. The scars & wounds fade like the sun into the ocean. When they are seen, the light shines so bright & scars become merely valleys between hills.
You are loved. You are treasured. You are cherished. Never forget your importance.
Go. Be. Grace. Peace.
~ CHRiST!AN ~
Chris Treborn {2Co517}
www.TREBORN.com
SEVEN (Pt.5): Gluttony vs. Self-Control - Sermon by @JohnFehlen Poetry by @Treborn
March 14, 2010: Pastor John Fehlen
Week 5: Gluttony vs. Self-Control
What do Red Lobster rolls and a popcorn experiment have in common with Galatians 5:16-17 and 1st Peter 1:14? Find out from Pastor John.
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POEM:
In 1917 this word was too offensive
it's GLUTTONY put sinners on the defensive
self-control opposite of "the seventh sin"
it's an issue of excess gorging from within
it's always "just one more" in every aspect
but we can't handle it so we neglect
self-control watch it all take place
such a disgrace how could we diss grace
a chaos theory look at Adam being gluttonous
we're still swimming in his sin and what it does to us
flesh has bark and the spirit can't bite
crawling in the dark get lost in last night
we walk the line, tip toe, then dive in
we were called to be free not free to try sin
we will die then free to be in bondage
like being 21 or being straight out of college
lack of self-control leaves us ineffective
think clear feelings will then follow in respective
we rationalize and make excuses then habits
we need to change the wheel for our rabbits
self-control we need to have it - not over
do it in moderation sensible as we get older
why fall in a pattern let the spirit say yes
master the desire stay controlled stay blessed
reshape our mind so it won't follow sin
carve new places for this river to be flowin'
what drives us and our deep down desires
they consume our lives and need to expire
flesh consumes us always wanting more
spirit says less is more I'm wanting Lord
blessed to the core should have back then
today's the next best day to lack sin
Willful choices lead to a tidal wave of blessing
by the power of the spirit that's the best thing
SCRIPTURE:
Titus 1 + 2
Galatians 5:16-17
1 Peter 1:14
2 Corinthians 10
Romans 12
Week 5: Gluttony vs. Self-Control
What do Red Lobster rolls and a popcorn experiment have in common with Galatians 5:16-17 and 1st Peter 1:14? Find out from Pastor John.
LISTEN TO PODCAST
DOWNLOAD PODCAST
POEM:
In 1917 this word was too offensive
it's GLUTTONY put sinners on the defensive
self-control opposite of "the seventh sin"
it's an issue of excess gorging from within
it's always "just one more" in every aspect
but we can't handle it so we neglect
self-control watch it all take place
such a disgrace how could we diss grace
a chaos theory look at Adam being gluttonous
we're still swimming in his sin and what it does to us
flesh has bark and the spirit can't bite
crawling in the dark get lost in last night
we walk the line, tip toe, then dive in
we were called to be free not free to try sin
we will die then free to be in bondage
like being 21 or being straight out of college
lack of self-control leaves us ineffective
think clear feelings will then follow in respective
we rationalize and make excuses then habits
we need to change the wheel for our rabbits
self-control we need to have it - not over
do it in moderation sensible as we get older
why fall in a pattern let the spirit say yes
master the desire stay controlled stay blessed
reshape our mind so it won't follow sin
carve new places for this river to be flowin'
what drives us and our deep down desires
they consume our lives and need to expire
flesh consumes us always wanting more
spirit says less is more I'm wanting Lord
blessed to the core should have back then
today's the next best day to lack sin
Willful choices lead to a tidal wave of blessing
by the power of the spirit that's the best thing
SCRIPTURE:
Titus 1 + 2
Galatians 5:16-17
1 Peter 1:14
2 Corinthians 10
Romans 12
SEVEN (Pt.3): Godliness vs. Greed - Sermon by @JohnFehlen Poetry by @Treborn
February 27, 2010: Pastor John Fehlen
Week 3: Godliness vs. Greed
What is the greatest gain in life? What is the greatest return? Listen as Pastor John illustrates greed and how we engage in godly training.
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POEM:
Greed is good enough to save USA
remake Wall Street tell me who's to say
they got money on their mind money on their heart
keeps us from being productive from the start
preoccupied people pondering prosperity
prepare passionate power for proper charity
cherish it don't work then store it up
if we retire like Luke 12:16 is there more for us
life is demanded strife the curse commanded
we met the fall with Eve remember what the first man did
and today we're bound and backslid we need action
break the chain be godly don't be lackin'
time to get fit again a spiritual gymnásio
work out our faith don't be a sloth my bro
we're looking sloppy joe Manwich change
time to get mop-n-glo get baptized today
Benefits on earth and the life to come
getting fit it's worth time to get'r'done
we used to be none
now we are one
3/5 say; they want to be devoted mire
but they don't work to grow anymore
should I get up make coffee a cup
or should I sleep in and not get up
Do we fit the scripture into our calendar
that's like not shaving looking like a man with fur
don't we know the word is our daily bread
6am bible study but you'd rather stay in bed
I got to say I'm bad it's like I'm fasting
study the scripture skipping meals not lasting
I'm getting skinnier and weaker daily
meditate on it chew it and keep prayin'
My heart is captured by the word of God
a girl can't spend time with me less she's heard God
does that sound odd? Who's the biggest loser
if she's not Christ-like then I got to lose her
The Holy Spirit is my coach motivate me more
teach me train me I'll grow to know my Lord
let me stir the waters make it personal
we're given this gift as spirit-filled individuals
You need someone to spot ya
not another daughtah
not another props brah
a wing man who's got'cha
I pray for spiritual growth
no need for the world's money
I pray for spiritual growth
no need for the world's money
SCRIPTURE:
Romans 8
1 Corinthians 12
Week 3: Godliness vs. Greed
What is the greatest gain in life? What is the greatest return? Listen as Pastor John illustrates greed and how we engage in godly training.
LISTEN TO PODCAST
DOWNLOAD PODCAST
POEM:
Greed is good enough to save USA
remake Wall Street tell me who's to say
they got money on their mind money on their heart
keeps us from being productive from the start
preoccupied people pondering prosperity
prepare passionate power for proper charity
cherish it don't work then store it up
if we retire like Luke 12:16 is there more for us
life is demanded strife the curse commanded
we met the fall with Eve remember what the first man did
and today we're bound and backslid we need action
break the chain be godly don't be lackin'
time to get fit again a spiritual gymnásio
work out our faith don't be a sloth my bro
we're looking sloppy joe Manwich change
time to get mop-n-glo get baptized today
Benefits on earth and the life to come
getting fit it's worth time to get'r'done
we used to be none
now we are one
3/5 say; they want to be devoted mire
but they don't work to grow anymore
should I get up make coffee a cup
or should I sleep in and not get up
Do we fit the scripture into our calendar
that's like not shaving looking like a man with fur
don't we know the word is our daily bread
6am bible study but you'd rather stay in bed
I got to say I'm bad it's like I'm fasting
study the scripture skipping meals not lasting
I'm getting skinnier and weaker daily
meditate on it chew it and keep prayin'
My heart is captured by the word of God
a girl can't spend time with me less she's heard God
does that sound odd? Who's the biggest loser
if she's not Christ-like then I got to lose her
The Holy Spirit is my coach motivate me more
teach me train me I'll grow to know my Lord
let me stir the waters make it personal
we're given this gift as spirit-filled individuals
You need someone to spot ya
not another daughtah
not another props brah
a wing man who's got'cha
I pray for spiritual growth
no need for the world's money
I pray for spiritual growth
no need for the world's money
SCRIPTURE:
Romans 8
1 Corinthians 12
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