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Youth Ministry of Sumulong Baptist Church

18  08 2008

The Right Accessories

Getting the right parts for a car, like a Ford Mustang for example, is essent2007fordmustanggt01.jpgial in keeping its original look and functionality. When one purchases the right Mustang accessories it helps the car create the right effect and makes the car fulfill the purpose for its design and function.

In the church, mobilizing every member is like getting the right accessories and parts for your machine. Every believer has been given spiritual gifts, talents, personality, experiences and abilities by God to strengthen the body of Christ, the church.

When every believer embraces the role of being a minister in the church, the purpose of the church will naturally be fulfilled as the Holy Spirit fills each believer. This is seen in the end of the second chapter of Acts and our goal in the ministry is to follow what the early church did.

 

Are you being the right accessory or part for the ministry you belong to?


16  08 2008

Borrowing For Business

We discourage borrowing among friends and family. The best thing to do is to be generous to each other when need arise. But does that mean that getting Business Loans is wrong? Not necessarily.

Most businesses, before they are granted a loan here in our country, depending on the lender, are required to submit a feasibility study and other documents. A Business Loan requires these especially for start up businesses.

A company that gives 100% approval guarantee for Unsecured Business Loans without any upfront fees is AFSLoanOnline.com. This is a good site to visit for those who are thinking about starting a business or looking to expand their business.


16  08 2008

Christ’s Humility

triumphalentry.jpgWhen Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, He sat on cloaks that were placed by the people not on english saddles like the equestrians use. When He was born He was born in stinky cave where animals inhabited and He was placed on a manger.

The humility of Christ is shown in these simple instances and as believers, it is important to show the same kind of humility. That kind of humility must be shown in the simple daily decisions we make. Do we communicate humility or arrogance with our actions and the way we deal with people?


15  08 2008

Better Safe Than Sorry

Motorcycles are a big hit nowadays. For some young people, the reason why they ride around one is not just because of the gas prices but for mobility and style. That’s why shops for motorcycles accessories and second hand shops for used Harleys or big bikes have boomed.

But young people should be cautious in using one because of the risks entailed. All around the city, more and more accidents are being reported.

We should have the same attitude with regards to sin. It is better to be ridiculously cautious because when we fall, especially when we are in the ministry, we bring down others, too. It is always better to be safe than sorry.


08 2008

A Day Before the Palawan Missions Trip

Tomorrow, our local team of eleven plus the team from Houston, Texas will be leaving for our Breaking Point Palawan missions trip. Everyone included in the trip are busy with preparations like practicing dramas, running through classroom workshops and preparing the luggage. In fact, I had to purchase my own light weight luggage for this trip because of the many equipment we had to bring to Palawan – we had to keep our personal stuff in our hand carry luggage, and under 10 kilograms.

I could have used the services of ShopWiki.com and could have provided me different brand options before I bought, but it was too late when I found out about them. I saw brands like Travel Pro and Samsonite.

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08 2008

Let Him Calm the Storms

Matthew 8:26 “He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.”

 

That night Jesus and the disciples were on a boat while there was a0721_jesus_calms_storm_christian_clipart.jpg furious storm which caused waves to be swept over their boat. While all this was happening, Jesus was sleeping like He was riding on one of those Caribbean cruises. The disciples, on the other hand, were so afraid.

It is important to note that many of the disciples were fishermen, so they should have been used to being in storms while fishing. So the storm in this narrative may have been a very furious storm to make the disciples so afraid. But Jesus demonstrated His power over nature calming the disciples fears.

What uncontrollable storms are you going through lately? Learn to call on the Lord for help and let Hi demonstrate his power over your situation.


08 2008

The Power to Deliver

Matthew 4:6 “He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”

Are you in a difficult situation right now? Are the solutions to the problems in your life seem impossible?

The salvation that God gives to everyone who believes not only pertains to the eternal. The eternal salvation, which is the most difficult task, that God provides is the proof that He can deliver a believer from anything. The passage above mentions how God can even send His angels to protect believers. I imagine the angels like the pool floats on a child in who is in a swimming pool and doesn’t know how to swim. God’s ability to deliver should never be questioned but instead be claimed when a believer is in need.


08 2008

Watch What You Watch

remote_tv.jpgWatching movies nowadays, whether in the movie house or in the comforts of your own home using a home theater, can be real entertaining and can be a used as one of the bonding moments with friends and family. But it is important to “watch what you watch”, making the right choice in what kind and type of movie one will be watching. The theme and short description of the movie has to be evaluated first, since one will not be able to know the scenes and the content of script of the movie. Doing this and setting some guidelines on what movies to watch and not to watch can help minimize exposure to evil and filling our minds with things that can be harmful to those watching.

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8


08 2008

Discipline Is the Key

The transition from high school to college is something big. Sometimes, the inability of a student to adjust to the college life can cost that student’s place in his chosen degree, college or even the school. Adjustments may vary from the kind of friends and the type of the culture in the campus to the academic demands and requirements.

Adjusting to the academic requirements can be hard especially if a student has not developed study habits that are at par with his or her school’s academic demands. There are schools that really have higher standards of education and require better study habits.

For those who have a hard time adjusting academically and for those who need assistance in papers, Custom-Writing.org is a web site they turn to. This site offers professional writing assistance and services for a student’s thesis, term paper or dissertation. They can buy essay through this site with a variety of payment options.

But a tried and tested method is to learn how to develop good study habits like, discipline in reading, research, developing typing skills, and good time management which all can contribute to a more successful future that goes beyond college. It truly helps to be disciplined.


08 2008

Guard Your Heart

Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”

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The book of Jeremiah says that the heart is deceitful above all things that’s why it is important to put a guard against things, even just ideas, that can corrupt it. It would be like using a Schlage dead bolt on the door of our hearts, or better yet a shield as described in Ephesians. But, as many say, the best defense is offense.

God’s word is the most effective weapon against any wrong feelings or ideas that get into our hearts. It’s truth filters the lies that try to get in and corrupt the morals we have. Immerse yourself in God’s word and start memorizing scriptures, it is the best defense you have against a deceitful heart.


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