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All of the audio and video is now available from Chandler on the Coast. American Pastor, Matt Chandler, spoke at a combined churches event on the Central Coast during August 2009. Included in this podcast are songs from the night, Matt’s talk and the Q+A. Subscribe via RSS | Subscribe in iTunes. (View original post here)
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Failing to thank God is one of the symptoms of sin and rebellion (Romans 1:21). It follows, therefore, that part of repenting of sin and turning to God is being thankful to God. Colossians (in the Bible) has a thankfulness thread that runs through the letter.
Paul is thankful to the Father that the Christians in Colossae have their faith in Jesus (Colossians 1:3). He then encourages them, as those who’ve been forgiven by God, to likewise give thanks to the Father (Col 1:12). Presumably, part of their conversion to Jesus was shown in thankfulness, hence Paul urges them to continue to be overflowing with thankfulness (Col 2:7).
In chapter 3 they are then urged to “be thankful” in response to the peace that Jesus brings (verse 15). In the next sentence they are to teach and sing with thankfulness to God (verse 16). And then finally, the section closes with a verse that suggests that thankfulness is to be an all-consuming characteristic of the Christian life: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (verse 17)
Be thankful.
I watched Mark Driscoll’s first sermon in the new Mars Hill 3 year series on Luke’s Gospel. Driscoll basically set the context from Luke 1:1-4 for the book of Luke and the rest of the series to come. The final 5 minutes of the sermon were particularly moving:
“It is finished”
EDIT: My friend, Marty, has left some very useful comments below.
The best book to read is the Bible. Hands down. But I think I’ve recently discovered the best book, after the Bible, to read. Over the last 10+ years I’ve been recommending books to teenagers, to help them get to know who Jesus is and what it means to follow him. My top three were the John Dickson trilogy for teenagers: A Sneaking Suspicion; A Hell of a Life; and Hanging in There. Now, don’t get me wrong – JD’s books still rock the suburbs, seriously. But they are starting to date and we need more good books that will help to introduce young people to the real life that is found only in Jesus.
Introducing, Jesus All About Life by Murray Smith. This book is now my number 1 recommendation to teenagers (closely followed by JD’s trio). It’s brilliant! Murray, one of the Pastor’s at Kirkplace Church, is a really smart dude. So he knows his gear. Yet he writes in an informal and teenage friendly style, without trying to be a teenager!
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Jesus. All About Life TV commercial was launched today. Check it:
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Jesus. All about Life – it has started and it’s gaining momentum. Later this week the month-long television campaign will begin. Christians in the Media have produced a study guide and accompanying DVD that “tackles Jesus’ answer to each of the issues raised by the TV commercial”.
Jesus: Connections for Life will prove to be a useful tool. Christians can be better equipped to know how to respond to questions their friends may have in response to the TV commercials. Likewise, the material could be used in a small group or lounge room of friends interested in hearing more about Jesus. The short responses in the booklet are readable and to the point. There are real life stories at the beginning of each session on the DVDs. The talks from Revelation are clear, engaging and effective in presenting Jesus as the one who offers everlasting life through his death and resurrection. Dominic Steele gives the following talks:
Get hold of this material – sooner rather than later – to make the most of JAAL campaign.
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