Saturday, July 31, 2010

West Salem Times #HotOffThePress with @JohnFehlen

Lyrics inspired by Pastor John Fehlen
Saturday July 31, 2010
West Salem Foursquare Church
www.WSFC.org

POEM:

He conquered all as the Messiah - Christus Victor
May Christ be victorious in you, He's our winner
People display their faith with some symbols
Relic and ancient jewelry, overused and simple
What does it really stand for, foolish to perishing
Power to GOD from deed within, we're cherishing
look here - this ring. Is it alive and vibrant too
the beauty of this walk it's a process, a silent truth
Sanctification is being applied to a holy being
working in us and on going till we stand and we're seeing
eye to eye with the guy, he's our deity figure
why spend time worshiping, something that's not
A sign of weakness. Death, no miracle or wisdom
but Christ is the power of GOD - He's with Him
we all want a dude. A man's man, not a hippie
or a surfer dude, men follow him, to others it seems silly

Individuals bubble at the surface, who'll set it back in motion
How can a hero serve us, will He lack in commotion
Not even waves in an ocean, can say hello enough
Even nature gives praise, who prays for this stuff

Why be universal or relevant, no need for brilliance
Be like Lazarus + by Agape be resilient
Don't reject life, because of the evidence of death
Allergic to dust, wonder who gives you breath

He could have shown his stuff, but he was obedient
He submitted like Clark Kent, getting beat and bent
So different, the opposite, ambidextrous liver
not quick to quit, he was an abundant giver
Get underneath like a sliver, deep within
you need evidence and proof, yet you sleep with sin
From a human point of view, it's not working
intellectuals need that brain function flirting
Many think it's brilliant, leaning on our own
understanding science & a mathematical poem
acting so grown, in our daddy's clothes
but they don't fit, and soon he's coming back home
All they do is babble on, with no pack leaders
no conclusion, many agree, but none accept. Cheaters
make up your mind, stop idol talk, that's idle talk
why don't you try to walk, like a man risen. Don't stop!

Individuals bubble at the surface, who'll set it back in motion
How can a hero serve us, will He lack in commotion
Not even waves in an ocean, can say hello enough
Even nature gives praise, who prays for this stuff

Why be universal or relevant, no need for brilliance
Be like Lazarus + by Agape be resilient
Don't reject life, because of the evidence of death
Allergic to dust, wonder who gives you breath




SCRIPTURE:

1 Corinthians 1:18
1 Corinthians 1:22-24
Matthew 7
Philippians 2
Acts 18
Acts 19

RELATE-ABLE SONG:

http://treborn.bandcamp.com/track/praise
<a href="http://treborn.bandcamp.com/track/praise">Praise by Chris Treborn</a>

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

UPDATE ON ME: I've been on a mission all year

Where

Hey everyone that cares. How are you doing? How is your walk with Jesus? How has God blessed you recently?

To answer my own questions; I've been doing well. I've been busy with some work at Starbucks working about 34 hours a week, I'm finished settling into my new home, & I've put music on hold as I strengthen myself spiritually. I've gone on a few trips recently as well. 

For my birthday weekend I visited my father and step mother in Eureka, California. I actually took my significant other and my Parents really loved her. In fact they said if we decided to get serious, we have their blessing. Wow. I didn't expect that. I still have to introduce her to my mother. That would be an extremely serious move. One day. Nevertheless, our 4 days were challenging, but they were blessings too. A great time for growth. 

Last week I got to experience my first camp. I visited Washington Family Ranch near Antelope, Oregon for a week of Young Life. I was a leader of 8 teens ranging from 14-18. All are high school kids at different points in their lives. Although the first 3 days were the most exhausting and challenging, the final 4 were amazing. It was a blessing to talk to and share with our cabin, a community of 10. Walls were broken down & Jesus was definitely on our minds and hearts. Our souls were touched and blessed. It was a great experience as a person, a Christian, and as a leader. 

I'm praying for strength when it comes to being a better spiritual leader. I'm a born leader, but the world has brought me down in the past 4 years, and it's time for that to change. The last 9 months have been months of change, growth, & stepping out of my comfort zone. God is pushing me towards the man he's always intended me to be. 

I pray I can put away my plans and agenda and trust in Him 200% with my life, & my future. I know I have purpose. I know I have identity. I'm just learning how to fit in my own skin. I've been stretched and now it's time to wear this Jesus suit everyday. It's a matter of taking my cross up and following the perfect example. 

2010 has been a year or challenges and growth, but I've faced it all with a brave face and a peaceful heart. I'm thankful God has pushed me and pulled me. And I am grateful for God's infinite mercy & divine grace. I've never felt more loved. And I've never wanted to please Him more. I'm confident to stay true and obedient, not to be blessed, but because I have faith. Besides it's not about me. My faith will bless others. My purity and obedience will bless others. And my truth will bless others. I pray and speak in love. One day you will only know of LOVE. And it will be unconditional. Are you ready to experience what you've been created for!?

Sunday, June 20, 2010

#iAmJonah Part 3: "The God of Second Chances" Sermon: @JohnFehlen Poem: @Treborn

#iAmJonah Part 3: "The God of Second Chances" Sermon: @JohnFehlen Poem: @Treborn

June 19th/20th, 2010 Pastor John Fehelen
West Salem Foursquare Church www.WSFC.org

POEM:

Learn how to listen to the LORD better
Open your heart to his poetic love letter
He said it once, and he will say it again
"Get up and Go!" time to be obedient my friend
   It is fair to say God is a God of second chances
How many need another shot in circumstances
Does he have your attention, now you know
Why did it take a life altering event to grow
   Slow to listen, quick to speak up and out
Failing in obedience, because of pride or doubt
Submit to authority, let go of anger
Be rooted and built up, foundation of an anchor
   Ignorance can't last, respect an explanation
Father illuminates our path, don't neglect relation
Even Peter denied 3 times, yet God's mercy reigns
Obedience beyond faith, feeds spiritual hunger pangs

We hunger for food. But He is bread
We can live on. But 1st we must be dead
We can't disobey. No kiss on the head
We denied Him. Let's deny ourselves instead

Sick to our stomach. We are hesitent
Can't stomach it. But the word is heavensent
Living fantasies. In a paradise bent
Imagine all of Portland. Reviving to repent



Fleeing - bad
Praying - sad
Preaching - glad
Learning - mad 

SCRIPTURE:

Jonah 3:1-10
Mark 16:7
2 Corinthians 5
John 8
2 Chronicles 7:14
Jeremiah 18:7-10

  

Monday, June 14, 2010

#iAmJonah Part 2: "Caught in a Fish and a Heart Place!" Sermon: @JohnFehlen Poem: @Treborn

June 12th/13th, 2010 Pastor John Fehelen
West Salem Foursquare Church www.WSFC.org

POEM:

From the depths of a grave, more like a twain
could you fathom such a place, let's explain;
1st sing a song of Thanksgiving and praise
Trust & Obey, for more than 3 days
Look at it as fact and know truth, yes + amen!
Not allegorical, not just a story to bless men
a time frame of God's is a process, a steady duration
we prefer a swift reply, we are a microwave generation
Jailhouse repentance, it only lasts for a moment
too many backslide, so many 360 in their motion
yearly hittin' that Reset Button, time to get it right
bring 'em out, bring 'em back, eventually it'll stick like rice
To repent is nice, conviction eats us alive
in distress we cry out a prayer, hear us cry
not just 'good people', God hears all who speak his name
put down your doubt, lift up your voice without shame

God called. Jonah stalled.
Jonah sailed. God wailed.
It's a season like fall
more than a whale of a tale

Your testimony is the greatest thing you got
overcame by the current, breaking waves over top
how you returned to shore, is quite a story
you were lost in the heart of the seas, so stormy
Who will show up, in your emotional time of need
'hope floats' you better believe, you better breathe
extinguish hate, I'm sure what you expect is fate
the promises of God have no expiration date
He's a hope dealer on the corner, 1st is free
the 2nd sample is free, he'll get you hooked, you'll see
take it to the bank, cash it in and invest it
where you put it, it will stay, what will you be left with
Many trials and tribulations will teach a lesson
many trials and tribulations will preach a blessin'
allow works done deep from within like a belly
I wonder if hunger will be appetizing, it's shocking like jelly

God called. Jonah stalled.
Jonah sailed. God wailed.
It's a season like fall
more than a whale of a tale

SCRIPTURE:

JONAH 2
PSALM 18
ACTS 16
2 CORINTHIANS 4

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The Lonely Musician (Part 1)

The CEO made a Recording Studio with everything it needed. He looked at what he created and said; "This is Good!". Alone, the Studio was awesome. The only thing was, he had all the Equipment needed, but he didn't have anyone to Work it & put it to good use. So then he created the Producer. Someone that Work the Studio, put it to good use and take care of it. The Producer loved the Studio and learned how to Work everything.

But one day, the Producer got Lonely & Bored, so the CEO gave him Instruments. The Producer enjoyed the Instruments and he even gave them each a name. After Playing with each one, the Producer again got Lonely & Bored. And one day, he fell asleep in his comfy Studio chair. The CEO took a Talent from the Producer & created a Vocalist. The CEO knew that the Vocalist would bring Joy + Happiness to the Producer and now they could make Beautiful Music together.

When the Producer awoke from his Slumber, he saw the Vocalist, heard her sing like an Angel and exclaimed; "WHOA MAN!". He was quite impressed with what the CEO made from his Talent. The CEO commanded them to make Beautiful Music and create Songs to fill the air waves.

To be continued...

Sunday, June 6, 2010

 #iAmJonah Part 1: "You Can Run But Not Hide" Sermon: @JohnFehlen Poem: @Treborn

 #iAmJonah Part 1: "You Can Run But Not Hide"
June 5/6 Pastor John Fehlen
West Salem Foursquare Church www.WSFC.org

POEM:

Going back yo reflect, are you an average JO-nah
Life's a highway, are you in the fast lane Dayto-na'
How many times do we see things by our failures
Instead of our strengths, so we're cursing like sailors
   Throw an anchor down, hold up right here & now
Don't spin out of control, correct behavior, no fear or doubt
Do we have 'zero moral authority' because we're convicted?
Even prophets of God fail, yet by grace they're lifted
   We walk this life, we fall down, & get up again
We fall down, scrape our knees, get up and get walkin'
Runners on the go, packing bags and going
Men of the sea, cargo storwed, ready for rowing
   People come and go, our father has pity
Lord loves the lost, even the biggest baddest city
The WORD comes & you're called, called to go, it's a mandate
Reach people w/the message of salvation, you're a canidate

Potential for a lack of comfort. Be called
We want to hear, but we don't want to listen. Be awed
His voice, our ears, and our feet to respond
He who has ears, let him hear and beyond

What have you been called to do. Be called
What have you been set aside for. Be awed
What have you been running from. Respond
What far away destination have you chose instead. Beyond

How can we flee from such a great pressence?
We can't get away but we can try in essence
I blew my money, my integrity + reputation
But I came back (home), my true destination
   Fish keep on swimming, yet you go against the flow
You can swim upstream, but how far can you go?
Eventually, it's misery, exhausted & disgruntled
Jonah knows this well, he suffered for his trouble
   Sometimes we all feel, we were tossed into the ocean
This love is not a potion, our portion is in motion
Pain isn't always our enemy, it can correct us, with;
God's miracle whipped up, tune up upon the sand, which...
   can be a beach, it's life, grab your towel & umbrella
We're probably not prepared, just like a dumb fella
Don't slumber, humility will come, it's pride
Confide within a temple, reside for three days inside

Potential for a lack of comfort. Be called
We want to hear, but we don't want to listen. Be awed
His voice, our ears, and our feet to respond
He who has ears, let him hear and beyond

What have you been called to do. Be called
What have you been set aside for. Be awed
What have you been running from. Respond
What far away destination have you chose instead. Beyond


SCRIPTURE: 

Jonah chapter 1 You can run, but can't hide
Jonah 4:11 = was this the 1st case of Mad Cow Disease?
Matthew 28:16-20 The Great Commission
Jonah 1:3-10 Jonah's marathon
Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal Son
Jonah 1:11-16 Jonah's misery
 

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Prophesy + Fulfillment

Here are some great prophesies tha came true years later, after they were written.


Zachariah 12:10

Psalm 22:16 - Mark 15:24

9am Friday morning. The Cross was raised
Charges against him: Jesus of Nazareth. The King of the Jews
The sign was above his head in three different languages. 
Next 6 hours at least 12 specific prophesies were fulfilled.

Isaiah 53:12 - Mark 15:27
Psalm 22:7-8 - Matthew 27:39-43
Psalm 22:18 - Matthew 27:35

At noon. The 6th hour. God answered. 
Amos 8:9 - Matthew 27:45
Psalms 22:1 - Matthew 27:46
Psalms 22:15, 69:21 - John 19:28-29
Psalms 31:5 - Luke 23:46
Psalms 34:20 - John 19:32-33

Isaiah 53:9 

 
 

Sunday, May 16, 2010

#CanYouSeeHim? "I'll Be Back..." Rev 22:7-21 http://bit.ly/bJHokd Sermon by @JohnFehlen Poem by @Treborn

#CanYouSeeHim? "I'll Be Back..." • Revelation 22:7-21 http://bit.ly/bJHokd Pastor @JohnFehlen • @WSFChurch www.WSFC.org

POEM:

Can you see him? He said "I'll be back!"
Don't speculate or be cynical and lack
You can't figure out the time, dude that's rude
Only the Father knows - like a rubix cube
   He is coming back, it says it three times clearly
2000 years isn't soon, but to him it's nearly
A blink of an eye, as the time passes
There's potential for manipulation, sugar coated like molasses
   Cant stand there and wait like an ostrich
With your head in the ground - that's obvious
Don't be discouraged, time to be patient
Share the gospel with all, time to face it
   God will prepare the hearts of many
Those that will accept God are good and plenty
Jesus will return, this is eminent
It's universal, no one will miss what's heaven sent

His final reveal will be epic (I love it)
It's ABSOLUTE, we're going to love it (I love it)
Affection displayed in public (I love it)
Waiting for him, are you ready for him? (I love it)

How many brides will miss the groom
Forgot to prepare and exit the room
Leave to return, but he will return
Live for his return, freeze or burn
   Will you be lukewarm till the end of time
Or will you be his poema, a significant rhyme
Time to take words, put them in action
Don't take it for granted, don't be slackin'           

SCRIPTURE:

Revelation 22:7-21
Matthew 24:36
Matthew 24:24-26
2 Peter 3:8-10
John 14:1-3
Hebrews 9:27-28

Sunday, May 9, 2010

ALL THINGS ARE NEW! #CanYouSeeHim? Revelation 21:1-5

ALL THINGS ARE NEW! #CanYouSeeHim? Revelation 21:1-5
May 9th, 2010
www.WSFC.org Pastor John Fehlen

Smells like sin? Tastes like chicken!
What a cliché to describe heaven
In my opinion I think heaven tastes like chicken
Hate sin eat chicken, what a description
   How can you explain a divine truth
Limited to communicate it to you 
Allow your imagination, wrap your mind around
How can you personify tastes or sound
  There's got to be more, look it's right
There's another book, the book of life
So many times we just jot or tittle
Consequence of crimes are a lot not a little
   Superior in kind to the old - Its New!
Eradicated & replaced, it was due
This is not quite the same with us
Creation transformation is what Christ to give us

   If anyone is in Christ, he is made new
Personify his life, our calling - what we dp
Tears, pain, death, have passed and gone
Forever more, the king has won
   The one on the throne, makes all new
Write down, my words are trusted and true
Recreated by a process of restoration
Not a new model, this is revelation

There's a change taking place with time
The canvas is wiped down and repainted in kind
The grand artist will give a new sight
A new design, similar to day and night 
   A relational connection is an important component
Understand the alpha and omega and own it
At the center of the city is the throne room
Residing in all glory, the marvelous grown groom
   Without win we will again have perfect harmony
That's the difference between Eden and eternity
No death, means no sin, no potential
Christ crucified ONCE! plain and simple
   No selfish desire, no selfish dysfunction 
United with God, more than a bride to her husband
That's why the bible preaches on lovin
Right now we're being prepared in an oven

We anticipate emotions with righteous purity
As sure as we are, he is the cure in me
Abide in the vine of life - stand firm in Christ
Our desire will be his desire, we'll be enticed
   Fully engaged, more enlightened, sure
We are filled with his love, righteous and pure
Rejoice, feast, and sing! Twenty-four Seven
This is what we look forward to in heaven

1 Corinthians 5:17
2 Peter 3:10

ALL THINGS ARE NEW! #CanYouSeeHim? Revelation 21 

The Most Interesting Man In The World #CanYouSeeHim? Revelation 19

THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD #CanYouSeeHim? 
May 2nd, 2010
www.WSFC.org Pastor John Fehlen

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls
The most interesting man in the world
Here he comes from heaven as they open
On a brilliant white horse, he's chosen
   With his army behind him in white and pure
Enemies will be slain and offer a cure
Heal the world, make it a better place
Everything on the earth will be replaced
   Time to make it new, build it from scratch
We put our hands to it and make it last
The old will pass, no longer do we fast
He prepares a meal, a feast alas
   Its written on his robe & on his thigh
King of Kings Lord of Lords - holy on high
Holy. Holy. Holy. Three times and righteous
He's returning to us, riding right beside us

Cleaning it up He's a total overcomer
He said, he'll be back Like the love for summer
Faithful and true Yeah he makes war
He's the real deal Not a fake lord
When it comes to him There's no ambiguity
Almighty all-powerful The rest are so puny
Whom else can go to battle Dazzled in white 
It's a dirty job But you know they'll fight
   Once dirty people, now soldiers of light
Seasoned with salt, staying holy all night
Don't sit on the bench, gotta get in the game
Faith on auto-pilot, barely using his name
   What a shame, living in guilt
Driven to be righteous, you're already killed
You want to be healed, but walking in faith
Change your pace today, today pace for change