24 June 2014 - ENCS

The final part of the series on the church, Pastor Joey did share today

Church involves a pattern, a purpose, and a pursuit he did again say

But without participation my members, those three Ps will fall short

Because, as Pastor did emphasise, church is not a spectator sport

In Matthew sixteen, Jesus called on Peter to be the church’s rock

Against the gates of hell, the church is built to push back and block

The enemy appears as a tempter, deception, adversary, and accuser

But our participation can help ensure that the enemy will be a loser

Pastor highlighted four actions, each of which serves as an antidote

The first is to always pray, per the Matthew chapter twenty six quote

Per Matthew six verse nine, we need God’s help to resist temptation

We should pray to God, tapping into his resource via daily declaration

Meditating on the Holy Word arms us against the enemy’s deception

Per Psalm one, this applies to all aspects of our life without exception

Proclaiming our faith is by far the best way to combat condemnation

Per Romans eight, Luke two, and chapter five of the book of Galatian

Fellowshipping with other people of God helps fend off accusation

For we are stronger and able to resist the enemy when not in isolation

So in conclusion, we should pray, meditate, proclaim, and fellowship

Allowing the Holy Spirit to enter our hearts so it can continually equip

For per the Bible, the Spirit can teach, reveal, counsel, and baptise

Always illuminating the path to eternal life, which is the ultimate prize

Thus for the church to have meaning, everybody should participate

Not just in church but in our daily lives, Pastor did emphatically state

17 June 2018 - ENCS

Pastor Josh spoke about “Why Dads?” on this Father’s Day

Starting with what to Jesus at His baptism His Father did say

Per Mark chapter one, via the Holy Spirit coming like a dove

God said Jesus was His Son who he loved and was proud of

All children look for such affirmation, affection, and availability

Fathers should thus try although there is no earthly infallibility

Josh noted three things fathers do to foster that environment

To defend, define, and discipline should be the ongoing intent

Defending the family involves providing, protecting, praying

Per First Timothy five, a believer not providing is dismaying

Nehemiah four says to fight for our families against intrusion

Prayer is the best because human control is a mere illusion

There are many Bible stories about fathers using their voice

Genesis thirty five, Luke one, and Numbers thirteen - rejoice

Isaac, Zechariah, and Moses each saved the day somehow

Per Numbers thirty, a father’s words can nullify a child’s vow

Josh said children need healthy boundaries for life to enjoy

Proverbs thirteen says we spoil if the rod we do not employ

Per Hebrews twelve, God disciplines us for our own good

We are actually illegitimate if He does not do as He should

No earthly father is perfect for a variety of obvious reasons

But per Psalm sixty eight, God is our father for all seasons

John fourteen says that if we love Jesus, God will us love 

Per Romans eight, we will then be adopted by God above

To have a wonderful earthly father, I am very very blessed

And having God on my side ensures I will not be oppressed

For my children and godchildren, I pray for the right direction

So I remember to affirm, be available, and to show affection

3 June 2018 - ENCS

The series on “What is Church”, Pastor Joey did today continue

About the pattern and purpose of the church he did first review

The purpose is for spiritual community, growth, and intimacy

Having a spiritual family helps us to grow our spiritual maturity

Each church has a set of core values, its own distinctiveness

Pastor Joey said that here are five Every Nation does possess

Putting a high value on our obedience, at the core is lordship

‘Lord’ is in the Bible thirty times as much as grace or worship

We must understand the Lord before other things we can do

Without strong foundations and actions, destruction will ensue

In Luke six, Jesus used a parable to teach us how to aptly live

‘No’, ‘Not Yet’, ‘Not Now’, and ‘Now’ are answers God may give

Then come evangelism, discipleship, leadership, and family

EN values lost people, for Luke nineteen was not an anomaly

Per Luke fifteen, we should pursue the lost sheep in every land

Help people to follow God, Matthew twenty eight does command

In Second Timothy two, Paul implores us to entrust reliable people

Long term relationships hold the church together under the steeple

These four pillars support the church, but lordship is at the heart

Embracing them all enables us to be salt and light, doing our part