Gateway Community Church of Houston
Changing Times, Unchanging God (No More Sad Songs)
Our responsibility as believers in this world is to comprehend and adjust to the ever-changing times, while still complying with the principles of God’s word.
Locations & Times
4251 Schurmier Rd, Houston, TX 77048
4251 Schurmier Rd, Houston, TX 77048, USA
Sunday 11:15 AM
Our Vision
Through the teaching of God's word and through living examples we will build a holistic ministry that will bring restoration, empowerment and edification to the unsaved, the unchurched and the untaught in our local, national and global communities.
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http://www.thegatecc.orgMid-week Connection - Wednesdays @ 6 AM
Join Pastor Brian for a mid-week conference call every Wednesday morning at 6:00 A.M (Central Time). This prayer conference call is designed to encourage you and build you up as you go through your week. Call (712) 432-6100, enter code 74609#!
* Pastor B will be streaming live on Facebook during this time.
* Pastor B will be streaming live on Facebook during this time.
Man Up Sunday - 1/28 @ 1:15 PM
MAN UP SUNDAYS ARE BACK!!! Men of all ages are invited to join our Men of Standard for a time of fellowship immediately following the 11:15 service. We will be meeting at the Texas Roadhouse in Pearland.
Jersey Day - 2/04 @ 11:15 AM
Just for fun, wear the jersey of your favorite player/team or just wear something sports-related and enjoy some cool fellowship!
Introduction
It is a given that times will change. We all experience changing seasons (Eccl. 3:1) However, the one constant in this life is the steadfast nature of God.
It is a given that times will change. We all experience changing seasons (Eccl. 3:1) However, the one constant in this life is the steadfast nature of God.
Review
There are four ways we can respond to change – We can complain (fuss about what’s going on, while doing nothing), we can compete (fight what’s going on and cause frustration), we can even become complacent (do nothing and fall behind. But if you’re going to live an extraordinary life you must comprehend the times while still complying with the principles of God's word. You can also collaborate with others for success.
How do you handle these changing times? Let me suggest four extraordinary responses to change:
Embrace change – Accept the fact that the world is changing. Some things you just cannot change.
Explore – Discover new opportunities for growth and development
Evolve – Make adjustments in your methodology and grow
Expand – Thrive in an ever-changing environment. Broaden your horizons.
There are four ways we can respond to change – We can complain (fuss about what’s going on, while doing nothing), we can compete (fight what’s going on and cause frustration), we can even become complacent (do nothing and fall behind. But if you’re going to live an extraordinary life you must comprehend the times while still complying with the principles of God's word. You can also collaborate with others for success.
How do you handle these changing times? Let me suggest four extraordinary responses to change:
Embrace change – Accept the fact that the world is changing. Some things you just cannot change.
Explore – Discover new opportunities for growth and development
Evolve – Make adjustments in your methodology and grow
Expand – Thrive in an ever-changing environment. Broaden your horizons.
“Methods change. Principles never do. Methods are many. Principles are few.” - Dr. Elmer Towns, Liberty Theological Seminary
No More Sad Songs
The Israelites exiled in Babylon complained about their situation and even allowed their situation to hinder their praise. Change happened and instead of praising God in the midst of the change, they complained.
In a sense we are all enslaved to the changes taking place in our world today. How are you responding (Christians don’t react, we respond)? Are you competing? Are you complaining? Are you complacent?
The Israelites exiled in Babylon complained about their situation and even allowed their situation to hinder their praise. Change happened and instead of praising God in the midst of the change, they complained.
In a sense we are all enslaved to the changes taking place in our world today. How are you responding (Christians don’t react, we respond)? Are you competing? Are you complaining? Are you complacent?
Notes:
- In 1 Chronicles 12 David had just been anointed king. Now men from all twelve tribes of Israel came to join him and they became his army.
- Each tribe represented with a group of men and contributed something to the cause (v. 23-37)
- The sons of Issachar “understood the times” (NIV). These were people who were knowledgeable of astronomy and physical science. They knew what course of action the people need to take
- In 1 Chronicles 12 David had just been anointed king. Now men from all twelve tribes of Israel came to join him and they became his army.
- Each tribe represented with a group of men and contributed something to the cause (v. 23-37)
- The sons of Issachar “understood the times” (NIV). These were people who were knowledgeable of astronomy and physical science. They knew what course of action the people need to take
The Anointing of Issachar
How do you get the anointing of Issachar (supernatural power to discern the times and season)?
1. Remember that God is not a respecter of persons – He’s a respecter of faith.
2. Know that in Christ Jesus, the blessings of Abraham (and his descendants) are yours (Gal. 3:9, 13-14)
3. Ask for it.
4. Pay attention
How do you get the anointing of Issachar (supernatural power to discern the times and season)?
1. Remember that God is not a respecter of persons – He’s a respecter of faith.
2. Know that in Christ Jesus, the blessings of Abraham (and his descendants) are yours (Gal. 3:9, 13-14)
3. Ask for it.
4. Pay attention
In Conclusion....
Like the sons of Issachar we must be able to understand (comprehend) the times. We must be able to perceive trends, evaluate information and consider our strategies for knowing God and making Him known.
Growth requires change. Change is painful. Therefore growth = pain.
Like the sons of Issachar we must be able to understand (comprehend) the times. We must be able to perceive trends, evaluate information and consider our strategies for knowing God and making Him known.
Growth requires change. Change is painful. Therefore growth = pain.
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