Sunday, May 28, 2023

28 May 2023 - ENCS

Pastor Josh continued the work series, referencing John five
Remember that we work much of the time that we are alive
Our office or home environment can be toxic in many cases
Whether bosses, customers, employees in various places

But Josh said that there is really no way to detox our jobs
Per John sixteen, in this world we will all face lots of probs
Yet this is not a reason to be despondent or to have fear
For Jesus continued by saying we should be of good cheer

The key is that God can change us, starting with our vision
That gives purpose, purity, and presence in every decision
In Matthew five, Jesus said for the earth we are to be salt
Josh highlighted that passivity is often a destructive fault

For the world, Jesus also called on us to be beacons of light
Even a small light is helpful when things are dark as midnight
Holiness is actually what we do, not just what we avoid to do
Glorifying God and letting other people our good works view

Pastor Josh then spoke about Joseph in Genesis thirty eight
He was detested, a slave, a prisoner - a seemingly bad fate
But despite the challenging times, he kept hold of his vision 
And was eventually able to provide his nation with provision

For God’s presence provides immunity to life’s certain toxicity
His vision for us provides clarity no matter what the complexity
And the perspective holds no matter our problems or position
It also helps to enable us to fulfil Jesus’ Great Commission

Sunday, May 21, 2023

21 May 2023 - ENCS

Pastor Joey continued the series on God and work today
God’s call is irrevocable, in Romans eleven Paul does say
Our vocation is a calling, a way for us the world to impact
“Answer the call” was Pastor Joey’s title as a matter of fact

God’s call is universal for His purpose, per Romans eight
His call is unique, as each has unique skills to activate
Paul was called to be an apostle, as per Romans one
Each of us is a unique piece in a jigsaw God has done
When we listen to it. God’s call is where you are blessed
Per Genesis twelve, though Abram was older than the rest

God calls us to a relationship with others who are called
Akin to being a lighthouse for the masses so far sprawled
Per Romans one, God calls us to obedience from our faith
Everyone confirms their calling, as Second Peter one saith
God’s call is clear and evident, again per Romans eight
Passions, proclivities, and personality are clues to our fate

Your call is not just what you do, but it is God’s handiwork
Per Ephesians two, to do good works we should not shirk
In Philippians three, Paul implied your call is progressive
We have constant opportunities for as long as we will live
Your call fits God’s plans, per Jeremiah chapter twenty nine
His plans give us hope and a future much more than fine

Joey concluded by answering “How?” we answer today
Following what our conscience and God’s word do say
Ensuring that we are always acting out of faith not fear
And doing what will glorify God the most try to adhere

Sunday, May 14, 2023

14 May 2023 - ENCS

Pastor Josh did speak on the topic of work again
Jesus came to give us life to the full, per John ten
Since much of our time is actually spent working
The appropriate approach is exerting not shirking
In Genesis one, a key message God did transmit
Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it

No matter what we do, to be fruitful we should strive
Since the fruit of the sprit is love, per Galatians five
What really matters is expressing faith through love
The rest of the verse are manifestations from above
Without Jesus we can do nothing, per John fifteen
He who abides in Jesus bears much fruit it is seen

Josh then moved on to talk about filling the earth
In Genesis, God made a garden of immense worth
He wants both things and relationships to flourish
The earth to be filled with His glory is God's wish
That is so clearly stated in Habakkuk chapter two 
And in Psalm seventy two, David said it was true

To take dominion over something is to subdue
The first step is to have our own breakthrough
Per Galatians five, to overcome sin and desire
Per Second Corinthians, Jesus’ love we require
In Romans eight, Paul wrote on challenges of life
We can be conquerors through all kinds of strife

Sunday, May 7, 2023

7 May 2023 - ENCS

Pastor Joey started a series on "God and Work”
A responsibility we are not supposed to shirk
Today’s sermon was entitled “Divine Clock In"
An appropriate name on which the series to begin

We were made in God’s image, per Genesis one
That same chapter talked of work God had done
And since He created the heavens and the earth
He works where we do work, for all that is worth

God showed us the way to work, per Creation
There was order, objectives, and organisation
God accomplished His work, per Genesis two
Satisfaction, fulfilment, and blessing others too

Our work starts with resting in God, Joey did say
Remember that God rested on the seventh day
He created us the day before, this was not a slip
God clearly wants with us a strong relationship

Our work is a responsibility from God, this is key
Involving stewardship, excellence, accountability
Our work is best done in community with a team
Shared wisdom, energy, and resources per diem

Jesus entered our work world, as per Mark six
As a carpenter, he would have had things to fix
Jesus redeemed us at work, per Romans eight
And He continues to work, John five does state