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Cutting Edge Ministry Part 2

8/28/2014

We Are The CMA (Christian and Missionary Alliance) -- Columbia Christian Fellowship is a Christian and Missionary Alliance Church -- The CMA is our parent denomination. Please see updates below.

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine; masses fleeing Syria; broken cease fires between Hamas and Israel; ISIS marching across Iraq; Ebola marching across West Africa...

You've seen the headlines, what you may not know is that The CMA is in each of these areas. Yes, years ago the sovereign hand of God placed us in the very locations that now are receiving world attention.

The Middle East

CMA global personnel act as agents of hope and peace in several Middle East countries where some of the most vocal political conflicts and unrest currently are taking place.
through community outreaches and relationship building they show the love of Jesus to increasingly disillusioned people groups
as in the Russia/Ukraine conflict, many folks are being displaced in the Middle East. The refugee problem is epidemic, esp. in Syria and Northern Iraq. CMA pastors and churches are remaining steadfast in their faith and ministry amid the violence and turmoil
our churches continually minister to the spiritual and physical needs of the people, Christians and non-Christians alike

Stop by tomorrow to hear what THE CMA is doing in West Africa!

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Cutting Edge Ministry

8/27/2014

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We Are The CMA! (Christian and Missionary Alliance) -- Columbia Christian Fellowship is a Christian and Missionary Alliance Church -- The CMA is our parent denomination. Please see updates below.

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine; masses fleeing Syria; broken cease fires between Hamas and Israel; ISIS marching across Iraq; Ebola marching across West Africa...

You've seen the headlines, what you may not know is that The CMA is in each of these areas. Yes, years ago the sovereign hand of God placed us in the very locations that now are receiving world attention.

Russia/Ukraine

the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in a refugee crisis; estimates are that 100,000 people have been displaced;
one of our CMA churches is at the forefront of relief work there; meals are served, clothing is given, basic health and hygiene items are freely distributed; along with a strong presentation of the gospel.
a team from our Christian University in southern Russia is providing counseling
one woman said "you have created such a loving atmosphere here that no one wants to leave, you are showing us what real love is"
many have accepted the Lord and many more are seeking to find God through this practical and verbal witness of the love of Christ

Stop by tomorrow to hear what THE CMA is doing in the Middle East!

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Recap for Reflection

8/26/2014

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The Beatitudes -- more well known than understood

"Blessed":

to be deeply and fully satisfied
a complete sense of well being -- not at all dependent on external circumstances; a sense that everything is alright even when it isn't

The Beatitudes are to be a "now" experience -- do not have to wait til heaven

The Beatitudes are not optional -- it is for all believers; each believer is to be like this

The Beatitudes are not options -- all believers are to manifest all the beatitudes; not seven different individuals manifesting one beatitude each, but one individual manifesting each of the seven beatitudes

The Beatitudes are teachings for believers -- the natural man/woman apart from Christ cannot produce the beatitudes in themselves, the beatitudes are produced by the indwelling Christ in a man/woman.

We are not "trained" into this; we are "saved" into this. After we are saved the Holy Spirit begins producing this Christ-like character in the new believer; which leads to radical Christianity and kingdom living.

To Think About
What do I now know that I did not know before I came to church Sunday?

What am I intentionally planning to do with what I now know that I did not know before I came to church Sunday?

Share your "aha" moment?

Remember:
Your "balance beam" commitment...you stepped out -- from complacency and mediocrity, into radical Christianity and Kingdom Living

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Surfin Sunday's Sermon

8/18/2014

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Matt. 2819-20
"go and make disciples...teaching them everything I have taught you" -- Jesus implies that a primary way to make disciples is to teach them the things He taught. The sermon on the mount is a vast compilation of the teachings of Jesus; therefore very useful in making disciples.

For Reflection:

Has your understanding of the sermon on the mount been challenged or expanded through yesterday's overview? If so how?

What is the most notable thought or statement that struck you in the message or service Sunday?

Were there any "aha" moments for you?

I am hoping your interest is piqued and you are curious for more as we move into the heart of the sermon on the mount.

Be Blessed

Pastor Hub

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HERE WE GO

8/12/2014

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Its always better when you know where you're going : - )

Syllabus – The Red Letter Series (The teachings of Jesus)

Introduce Series: The teachings of Jesus Matt.28:19-20

Teachings on: The Sermon on the Mount Matt. 5-7

Teachings on: The Beatitudes – as a whole unit; Matt. 5:3-12

Teachings on: The Beatitudes – as individual parts of the whole unit Matt 5:3-12

Teachings on: Salt and Light – Christian role/witness to the world Matt. 5:13-16

Teachings on: The Relationship of the O. T. Law to the N. T. kingdom Matt. 5:17-20

Teachings on: Murder, Hatred, Anger, and Offense Matt 5:21-26

Teachings on: Sexual Sin and Immorality Matt. 5:27-30

Teachings on: Marriage and Divorce Matt. 5:31-32

Teachings on: Oaths, Vows, and Promises Matt. 5:33-37

Teachings on: Revenge and Retaliation Matt. 5:38-42

Teachings on: Unconditional Love Matt. 5:43-48

Teachings on: Giving Matt. 6:1-4

Teachings on: Prayer and Fasting Matt. 6:5-18

Teachings on: Worldly Wealth vs. True Wealth Matt. 6:19-24

Teachings on: Worry Matt. 6:25-34

Teachings on: Judging Others Matt. 7:1-6

Teachings on: Perseverance Matt. 7:7-12

Teachings on: Entrance to the Kingdom Matt. 7:13-14

Teachings on: False Teaching Matt. 7:15-23

Teachings on: The Word of God Matt. 7:24-27

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Mull it Over

8/11/2014

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Matt. 28:19

"...go and make disciples..."

a disciple is a learner, one who is being taught, trained in a particular body of knowledge -- in the Biblical context, it is the knowledge of the Word of God, of truth, and more specifically, the teachings of Jesus.

the way we think and the way we act is being shaped by the knowledge we are gaining
in essence the disciple begins to be changed by what is being learned

Question: What am I intentionally doing to be a better disciple?

Question: What am I intentionally doing to" make disciples" of others?

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Welcome

8/5/2014

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Welcome to the initial post on blah blah bloggin' with Pastor Hub. Throughout the Red Letter sermon series, check here for further thoughts, challenges, and reflections to ponder. Leave comments or ask questions.

Come to the place where the sermon never ends.

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Cutting Edge Ministry Part 2

Cutting Edge Ministry

Recap for Reflection

Surfin Sunday's Sermon

HERE WE GO

Mull it Over

Welcome

Pastor Hub Smith

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