27 September 2020 - ENCS

On Braving the Hidden Epdemic, Pastor Joey did speak

Because the health of our minds is something to seek

Millions in the world are already suffering from depression

Some say this could triple due to covid-related oppression

A spectrum goes from healthy to disordered to dangerous

Pastor Joey then referred to chapter three from Exodus

A bush burning but not consumed is what he aimed for

The outside may look ok, but the inside matters more

Per Second Timothy one, God didn't give us a spirit of fear

But the power of love and a sound mind, we did then hear

Our brain is quite light but lots of energy it does consume

Like a computer’s memory and CPU, Joey does presume

Our minds contain memories, intellect, and imagination

Knowledge, understanding, and wisdom from cogitation

Despite walking in the flesh as do all women and men

The war we wage is different, per Second Corinthians ten

Joey said that we need to be vigilant for reasons three

First, we are at war especially with those we do not see

Second, we must our divinely-powered weapons know

And we must destroy anti-God arguments that do show

Per Jeremiah twenty three, God’s word is like a fire

So let the lies be broken by His words which are higher

Third, per Second Corinthians ten, know our strategy 

Every thought should be captive to obey God, we see

Per Romans twelve two, even though it may be the norm

Paul says to the world’s pattern we should not conform

This means by earthly standards we should not be moulded 

Nor to the methods of this world should our values be folded

Instead we should be transformed by a renewal of the mind

Beyond reformed, in the right place things should be aligned

Joey added that just like a garden, we should renew and test 

Because per Romans twelve, God’s will is definitely the best

20 September 2020 - ENCS

Today Pastor Joey spoke about the topic of health

Most sermons focus on our souls, minds, or wealth

But given the environment we are living in today

Look at what Ecclesiastes nine four has to say

That anyone who is among the living has hope

So staying physically healthy helps us to cope

Related to our bodies, there are two extremes

The body obsessed, preoccupied even in dreams

The body abused, who neglect most of the time

We must find the appropriate balanced paradigm

This relates to choices, looks, nutrition, and rest

Coming up with what is right and what is best

Per oft quoted First Corinthians six verse nineteen

Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, it is seen

A temple is where we meet God, so holy and pure

Our bodies belong to Jesus, His death did procure

Per Ephesians two, we are God’s workmanship

To do His good works, our bodies He did equip

On what defines our bodies, Pastor then did talk

Essence, value, and purpose in our earthly walk

Our bodies and behaviour should honour God

Taking care of our bodies is more than a facade

We must also fill our bodies, per Acts chapter two

To get the Holy Spirit, to repent is what we must do

Acknowledging God and under His influence being

Per Ephesians five, this is actually be quite freeing

Unlike alcohol which if drunk too much can debilitate

The Spirit is unlimited and always is a positive state

Out of Spirit flows living water rivers, per John seven

This is a promise directly from the Son of heaven 

Walking by the Spirit is different, per Galatians five

We must be decisive so the Spirit’s fruits come alive

Be determined as those fruits take time to mature

The result will be both health and holiness for sure

And be dependent on the Spirit by keeping in step

That is without a doubt the best type of health prep

13 September 2020 - ENCS

Pastor Josh spoke on the topic of destiny Sunday

Doing one thing very well is the key, he did say

If about ourself and others we speak correctly

Then God’s destiny will come to pass directly

Per Psalm thirty three, God’s word led to creation

We are all made in His image so by extrapolation

Our words have power per Proverbs eighteen

Death and life come from the tongue, it is seen

About the power of the tongue, James three talks

Akin to how a bridle impacts how a horse walks

Josh also said ships are guided by a small rudder

How large fires get started, it makes me shudder

So since our words can determine our direction

We should thus aim to utilise them in perfection

Children often look to parents for their identity

Parents need to be extra careful, as they see

An old story about his daughter, Josh did share

Unable to do math, “i’m dumb” she did declare

Josh realised that saying nothing would affirm

He said she was smart, helping her long term

Mouths can bring either a curse or a blessing

The former is of course extremely distressing

Like a water fountain with good water and bad

The chance of poison is not a chance to be had

Our tongue problem is really one of our heart

As Matthew chapter twelve to us does impart

Guard your heart per Proverbs four twenty three

For everything flows from it, we can all see

Some end up letting hardened be their heart

From God, that ends up alienating and apart

For ignorance creeps in, per Ephesians four

Then our mouths speak arrogantly even more

The better way is to allow our hearts to heal

Per Psalm thirty four, God’s presence is real

In Psalm one forty seven, wisdom is imparted

God binds wounds, healing the brokenhearted

Josh referred to Philippians four re our role

Rejoicing in God always should be our goal

And if we pray, meditate, proclaim, fellowship

We will not be anxious through our life’s trip