Dover Assembly of God
9.15.2019 | Biblical Life Lessons - Godliness
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Dover Assembly of God
4790 Carlisle Rd, Dover, PA 17315, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
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September 15, 2019
Welcome to Dover Assembly!
We are so glad you have chosen to attend Dover Assembly this morning. It is not by accident that you are here. We believe that God has allowed you to be here so that you might receive all that He has for you. We pray you are blessed as you allow the Lord to work in your life.
THIS WEEK
Sunday
9:00 am ~ Coffee & Donuts
9:30 am ~ Sunday School
10:30 am ~ R.O.C.K. Children’s Ministries
10:30 am ~ Worship Service
1:00 pm ~ Spanish Service
3:00 pm ~ Worship Practice
Monday
6:30 pm ~ Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday
6:30 pm~ FAMILY NIGHT
Saturday
6:30 pm ~ Saturday Night Spanish Service
UPCOMING EVENTS
Invite Your One Is Here!
Next Sunday is our day to “Invite Your One” (or more) to our morning service. Grab an invitation card from the church & feel free to use this when you invite someone. Please take time this week to confirm your guests and to pray for God’s blessings upon the day!.
Wednesday Night Kids' Ministry Change
Last Wednesday, our Children’s Ministry transitioned from Royal Rangers and Girl’s Ministry to become part of our Sunday R.O.C.K. Kid’s ministry. Dustin & Jamie Wible will lead the Wednesday night team of volunteers to reach and teach kids the Word of God. All children ages Kindergarten through 6th grade will meet in the fellowship room downstairs.
Worship Night
Join us on Friday, Sept 27 at 6:00 pm for a night of worship.
All-Church After Church Picnic
We have planned an all-church picnic. It will be held immediately following our morning service on Sunday, Sept 29. It will be a “Taco Bar”. The meats and cheeses will be provided. We will need to supply the other condiments associated with tacos: Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, sour cream, chips, etc. Please sign up in the lower foyer and indicate what you will be able to bring.
Fifth Sunday Family Church
Beginning on Sunday, Sept. 29, we are introducing our 5th Sunday Family Church. We desire our children and youth to be a part of our “adult” morning worship service. Instead of meeting in Children’s Church downstairs, our R.O.C.K. kids will join us for the entire service. In the months where there is a 5th Sunday, the R.O.C.K. children will join us in “Big Church”. The upcoming dates are: Sept 29, Dec 29, March 29, May 31, Aug 30, Nov 29
See You At The Pole
The annual student gathering at their local school’s flagpole for prayer is Wednesday, Sept 25. Each school district has differing times, so be sure to check with your school. We want to blanket every school with prayer and protection for the upcoming year. Even if you do not have students in school, your prayers will be appreciated. Be a part of this outreach! This year’s theme is “IF” based on the scripture:
2 Chron 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. NIV
Men's Conference - Oct 18-19
The annual men’s conference is fast approaching. The deadline for sign-ups is Sept 27. Cost is $55 per person with discounts for Teens. Please sign up in the lower foyer if you are able to join us.
BODY NEWS
Water Baptism
If you have been a Christian for a while and have not followed the Lord in Water Baptism and would like to do so, please stop by the Information Desk for a form. The date for the water baptism is Sunday, Oct 6.
Church Membership
If you have been attending Dover Assembly for at least 6 months and would like to become a voting member, please stop by the Information Desk for a form. We will have our new members class on Saturday Oct. 5.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Sept 22 ~ “Invite Your One” Day
Sept 25 ~ See You at the Pole
Sept 27 ~ Worship Night
Sept 29 ~ 5th Sunday Family Worship
Oct 6 ~ Dover Parade
Oct 18-19 ~ Men’s Conference @ CLA
Nov 8 ~ Joyce Meyer
Nov 15-16 ~ Women’s Conference
PRAYER NEEDS
Please take time to review and pray for those on this list. Drop them a card or call to set up a time to visit. They will be blessed!
Shut-Ins
~ Beulah S
Prayer Needs
~ Robin H.
~ Rose K.
~ Gladys J.
~ Marian T.
Welcome to Dover Assembly!
We are so glad you have chosen to attend Dover Assembly this morning. It is not by accident that you are here. We believe that God has allowed you to be here so that you might receive all that He has for you. We pray you are blessed as you allow the Lord to work in your life.
THIS WEEK
Sunday
9:00 am ~ Coffee & Donuts
9:30 am ~ Sunday School
10:30 am ~ R.O.C.K. Children’s Ministries
10:30 am ~ Worship Service
1:00 pm ~ Spanish Service
3:00 pm ~ Worship Practice
Monday
6:30 pm ~ Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday
6:30 pm~ FAMILY NIGHT
Saturday
6:30 pm ~ Saturday Night Spanish Service
UPCOMING EVENTS
Invite Your One Is Here!
Next Sunday is our day to “Invite Your One” (or more) to our morning service. Grab an invitation card from the church & feel free to use this when you invite someone. Please take time this week to confirm your guests and to pray for God’s blessings upon the day!.
Wednesday Night Kids' Ministry Change
Last Wednesday, our Children’s Ministry transitioned from Royal Rangers and Girl’s Ministry to become part of our Sunday R.O.C.K. Kid’s ministry. Dustin & Jamie Wible will lead the Wednesday night team of volunteers to reach and teach kids the Word of God. All children ages Kindergarten through 6th grade will meet in the fellowship room downstairs.
Worship Night
Join us on Friday, Sept 27 at 6:00 pm for a night of worship.
All-Church After Church Picnic
We have planned an all-church picnic. It will be held immediately following our morning service on Sunday, Sept 29. It will be a “Taco Bar”. The meats and cheeses will be provided. We will need to supply the other condiments associated with tacos: Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, sour cream, chips, etc. Please sign up in the lower foyer and indicate what you will be able to bring.
Fifth Sunday Family Church
Beginning on Sunday, Sept. 29, we are introducing our 5th Sunday Family Church. We desire our children and youth to be a part of our “adult” morning worship service. Instead of meeting in Children’s Church downstairs, our R.O.C.K. kids will join us for the entire service. In the months where there is a 5th Sunday, the R.O.C.K. children will join us in “Big Church”. The upcoming dates are: Sept 29, Dec 29, March 29, May 31, Aug 30, Nov 29
See You At The Pole
The annual student gathering at their local school’s flagpole for prayer is Wednesday, Sept 25. Each school district has differing times, so be sure to check with your school. We want to blanket every school with prayer and protection for the upcoming year. Even if you do not have students in school, your prayers will be appreciated. Be a part of this outreach! This year’s theme is “IF” based on the scripture:
2 Chron 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. NIV
Men's Conference - Oct 18-19
The annual men’s conference is fast approaching. The deadline for sign-ups is Sept 27. Cost is $55 per person with discounts for Teens. Please sign up in the lower foyer if you are able to join us.
BODY NEWS
Water Baptism
If you have been a Christian for a while and have not followed the Lord in Water Baptism and would like to do so, please stop by the Information Desk for a form. The date for the water baptism is Sunday, Oct 6.
Church Membership
If you have been attending Dover Assembly for at least 6 months and would like to become a voting member, please stop by the Information Desk for a form. We will have our new members class on Saturday Oct. 5.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Sept 22 ~ “Invite Your One” Day
Sept 25 ~ See You at the Pole
Sept 27 ~ Worship Night
Sept 29 ~ 5th Sunday Family Worship
Oct 6 ~ Dover Parade
Oct 18-19 ~ Men’s Conference @ CLA
Nov 8 ~ Joyce Meyer
Nov 15-16 ~ Women’s Conference
PRAYER NEEDS
Please take time to review and pray for those on this list. Drop them a card or call to set up a time to visit. They will be blessed!
Shut-Ins
~ Beulah S
Prayer Needs
~ Robin H.
~ Rose K.
~ Gladys J.
~ Marian T.
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Week 1 - September 15, 2019 - Pastor Jeff Bender
We're going to start a series today entitled “Biblical Life Lessons"
It will hopefully address common situations and areas that everyone will probably deal with.
This series is going to be based on 2 Peter 1:3...
It will hopefully address common situations and areas that everyone will probably deal with.
This series is going to be based on 2 Peter 1:3...
We just completed our study in 2 Peter, but this verse is going to be the catalyst for the series.
Today, we’re going to look at the 2nd part of that verse and then beginning either next week or the following, we’ll hit the first part.
Today, we’re going to look at the 2nd part of that verse and then beginning either next week or the following, we’ll hit the first part.
That’s a pretty broad statement. What is contained in “life”? EVERYTHING
God’s word addresses most of the issues we face in life, right? We will begin by looking at what God’s word says about common things for all of us: Singleness, Marriages, children, finances, health, sex, work, church etc.
But today we’re going to look at the 2nd part.
God’s word addresses most of the issues we face in life, right? We will begin by looking at what God’s word says about common things for all of us: Singleness, Marriages, children, finances, health, sex, work, church etc.
But today we’re going to look at the 2nd part.
What is godliness? Is it things we have to do in order to be saved? Or in order to stay saved? Is it what used to be called the holiness doctrine? Outward things that we do or don’t do because we are called to be holy
Basically a form of legalism.
This is what biblical godliness is: When you become a Christian, you now have a genetic nature into which you grow.
Like babies have their own genetics from their parents. One day our children will become like us. They will look like us, have the similar physical make-up, they will reflect us in the way they look.
They also pick up character traits that we have as parents. Phrases you use, inflection, whether you have empathy for others or not, your attitudes, all learned behaviors from your parents.
We all probably use phrases that our parents used that we knew we’d never use. Learned behavior. Now we have genetics from our father.
When God says that we have divine power to be godly, it simply means we will acquire the attributes of Jesus the longer we study His word. When we spend time in God’s word, we pick up his character traits like children pick up the traits of their parents.
How many here have had said to them that your children are just like you are. That they could pick your kid out of a crowd because of their looks and how they act?
Can people pick you out of a crowd because you act like Jesus?
The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to reflect our heavenly father. So that when people see us and how we act, hopefully they can get a small glimpse of Jesus in us.
Basically a form of legalism.
This is what biblical godliness is: When you become a Christian, you now have a genetic nature into which you grow.
Like babies have their own genetics from their parents. One day our children will become like us. They will look like us, have the similar physical make-up, they will reflect us in the way they look.
They also pick up character traits that we have as parents. Phrases you use, inflection, whether you have empathy for others or not, your attitudes, all learned behaviors from your parents.
We all probably use phrases that our parents used that we knew we’d never use. Learned behavior. Now we have genetics from our father.
When God says that we have divine power to be godly, it simply means we will acquire the attributes of Jesus the longer we study His word. When we spend time in God’s word, we pick up his character traits like children pick up the traits of their parents.
How many here have had said to them that your children are just like you are. That they could pick your kid out of a crowd because of their looks and how they act?
Can people pick you out of a crowd because you act like Jesus?
The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to reflect our heavenly father. So that when people see us and how we act, hopefully they can get a small glimpse of Jesus in us.
One day we will be like Jesus when we leave this earth, but we shouldn’t want to wait until then to be like Jesus.
When Peter is writing this letter, he is telling them that right now, they have the ability to become like Jesus.
The Holy Spirit has given them that power and ability.
The Holy Spirit has given them that power and ability.
So if we are called to reflect Christ in our daily lives and to present ourselves as “godly” it’s not meant to wield a hammer and pound people down.
It’s meant to reflect how Jesus would handle any given situation. Do we react like Jesus? Do we give others a good example of Jesus? Would others want to know about Jesus through how we act?
So how do we know what Jesus would do in any given situation?
It’s meant to reflect how Jesus would handle any given situation. Do we react like Jesus? Do we give others a good example of Jesus? Would others want to know about Jesus through how we act?
So how do we know what Jesus would do in any given situation?
The Holy Spirit works through our knowledge of what God’s word actually says.
It's incredibly important to know God's word. We've discussed it a good amount recently.
Looking at the last part of that verse...That God called us, not because we were any bargain or prize to God.
It's incredibly important to know God's word. We've discussed it a good amount recently.
Looking at the last part of that verse...That God called us, not because we were any bargain or prize to God.
Do we understand how awesome that really is? God called you and me because He is glorious and He is good.
In other words, we are only here today because God was good to us.
Why would he call you and me? If we are nothing but a burden to Him, why us? That is what makes this whole Christian thing so awesome.
In other words, we are only here today because God was good to us.
Why would he call you and me? If we are nothing but a burden to Him, why us? That is what makes this whole Christian thing so awesome.
So if God chose us strictly because He is good and we aren’t, what should we do about that?
We can’t earn it, we can’t work towards paying God back.
If we can’t do anything about what God’s done except accept it, why does he now tell us to be holy? Can’t we do what we want?
We can’t earn it, we can’t work towards paying God back.
If we can’t do anything about what God’s done except accept it, why does he now tell us to be holy? Can’t we do what we want?
The way we live our lives, the way we hopefully reflect Jesus in how we live is how God says you can be godly.
Notice how life and godliness are tied together? You can’t have the life God wants for you unless you are godly. And the only way to be godly is through how you live your life.
It’s not a set of rules and regs that you have to obey. It becomes a matter of the heart.
It’s not a set of rules and regs that you have to obey. It becomes a matter of the heart.
First, he tells us that God’s promises will have a purifying effect on us.
If we experience the promises of God in our lives, we now have more of a desire to honor Him. We want to be pure.
It’s the belief (matter of the heart) that keeps us pure. Not the rules.
It’s the belief (matter of the heart) that keeps us pure. Not the rules.
Second, he tell us that we will escape the corruption (literally means since you have already escaped) you will share His divine nature.
You will have the genetics of your heavenly father. And if you follow those genes and you follow your father’s example, you will be spared the corruption around you.
You won’t be sucked into sin and trouble.
You will have the genetics of your heavenly father. And if you follow those genes and you follow your father’s example, you will be spared the corruption around you.
You won’t be sucked into sin and trouble.
As parents, we try to get our kids to make the smart and wise choices in their life, knowing that if they listen to our wisdom and experience, they will avoid the pitfalls of life.
God is saying that if you live godly (in other words, you reflect Jesus in your lives) you will avoid the sin and bad stuff that is all around.
And if you reflect Jesus and avoid the sins all around, you now are showing your father’s nature.
God is saying that if you live godly (in other words, you reflect Jesus in your lives) you will avoid the sin and bad stuff that is all around.
And if you reflect Jesus and avoid the sins all around, you now are showing your father’s nature.
Let’s see if we can rephrase that in one sentence:
Since you are saved and now have the genes and attributes of your heavenly father, you are already equipped to (live godly) reflect Jesus and be like your heavenly father (his attributes) in how you live.
Since you are saved and now have the genes and attributes of your heavenly father, you are already equipped to (live godly) reflect Jesus and be like your heavenly father (his attributes) in how you live.
You can’t have the life God wants for you unless you are godly. And the only way to be godly is through how you live your life. So we’ll see how God wants you to live your life.
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