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“What have you done for me lately?”

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Eagle Rock Community Church

“What have you done for me lately?”

Ever heard this question? When I think about the plethora of religious leaders throughout history, I think of this question. Here were people like you and I trying to guide other humans towards God or some spiritual path. The bottom line is usually the same. Do this, do that and these will be the results. It all comes down basically to a “spiritual” self helps system. Not so with Jesus! Here is God’s anointed Servant. He did all the work to bring us to God. In biblical terms it is called grace. God’s undeserved love demonstrated in the redeeming work of Christ on the cross. If you have received the redeeming work of Jesus, then you probably are experiencing what He has done for you lately! His work keeps going on because His resurrected life is being lived out through us. Paul articulated this clearly in his letter to the Galatians. He says, “ I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20. Our responsibility can be summarized as letting go of our own efforts and trusting God to work through us. This really hits home this week! I am tired, a little overworked and my prayer is, “ God give me the strength to do your work through me.” I am so thankful for the Servant’s work for me. I am reminded of Isaiah 42. The Servant will deal with us tenderly. A bruised reed he will not break and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. Thank you Jesus for what you have done for me lately!

It Is All About Power!

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Eagle Rock Community Church

It Is All About Power!

We have been flooded with materials on the local city elections. I wonder how many of us really read what comes in the mail or is left on our doorsteps? Don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for public servants. I pray for good people to serve on all levels of government. What is disheartening, is when our elected officials work harder to keep their positions of power and influence than serving their constituents. Power in any arena can blind people from truly serving the needs of others. Jesus dealt with this in his little band of disciples. Too often the history of the church has been riddled with people abusing power. Jesus modeled how to truly influence and transform lives by living as a servant. He had all the power available to him by being the divine Son of God, yet he humbled himself and became a servant. He went all the way in giving his life as a ransom for our spiritual freedom. These four weeks before Easter, we are looking at Isaiah’s portrait of God’s Servant. God gave the prophet four songs,(Isaiah 40:1-7, 49:1-7, 50:4-11 & 52:13-53:12), and each one provides critical revelation of how this Servant will fulfill God’s plan of redemption. In preparing for these messages, I have been reflecting on our current historical context. The powerful are really powerless in bringing any social, spiritual or political restoration to our world! We must face the reality that this age will never reach perfection. There will always be evil and injustice. In fact, the Bible says it will get worse! Jesus Christ must return in order for evil to be finally eradicated from this age. The powerful will be overthrown and the meek will inherit the earth. In the meantime, it is up to the multitude of Christian communities to serve the Kingdom and faithfully witness through their words and actions. We can make a difference! What God is doing in this age is rarely seen by the world. God doesn’t need headlines, He needs faithful servants to witness for Jesus. I am excited to be a part of this kingdom work here in Eagle Rock. Let’s not get discouraged by the ineptness of the powerful, but be energized to see God work through our faithful service!

Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Eagle Rock Community Church

Called to Convert?

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Eagle Rock Community Church

Called to Convert?

Does God call us to convert people into Christians?

Is there a difference between persuasion and conversion?

The author and pastor John R.W. Stott wrote years ago that evangelism must be preceded by dialogue. Most of us are not salespeople. If we feel that God wants us to sell Him to those outside our faith, we will most likely back off.

I remember having a pastor come to my house to recruit me for his church. He bragged about how many people came to Christ through his ministry. He actually pulled out his Bible and showed me his “scalp belt”. No kidding! If I showed you my belt after forty three years of walking with Jesus, you might think I am a loser!

I have a really hard time engaging in “evangelism” if it is all about numbers and not people. The times that God has given me to help people find Jesus, it had more to do with dialogue and building a genuine relationship than trying to convert them.

I have come to the conclusion that we do not covert people! That is God’s business. As the Apostle Peter mentions in the verses of the week, we are to help guide others seeking by answering their questions and providing a Christ like example to them. If by God’s timing someone is ready to make a step of faith, we should be prepared to pray with them and lead them to receive Jesus.

The series; World Views, is designed to help us understand our own view of the world and how those outside of Christ see the world. Having a respectful dialogue with others can provide us with insight on how they see reality and how they perceive our view of the world. It gives us the opportunity to define terms and explain perspectives. My contention is that a large percentage of people outside of Christ have a tarnished view of the faith. Hopefully, we can step in and share our story and provide clear answers to people’s questions. But it is more than an intellectual and relational process. The real issue for every person on this planet is the deep spiritual longings that only God the Creator can meet. One unique aspect of the Christian world view is that the future is now present in Jesus. Through His coming into this world and going to the Father, He has poured out the Holy Spirit and is able to meet everyone’s deepest longings. My prayer is that we at Eagle Rock Covenant can be a conduit for hungry people to find God’s amazing life in Jesus.

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What Wouldn’t Jesus Do?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Eagle Rock Community Church