KEEP YOUR FOCUS ON GOD!
YOU’RE VERY WELCOME
philippians 4:4-6; Ps. 95:1-3
There is a well-known philosophy you might be familiar with, it states that there are two types of people in life, the givers, and the takers. The givers are people that will go out of their way to do, to provide, to support or promote others. The takers are the ones that are so used to receiving that they don’t know the difference between a privilege and an obligation. One of the ways in which you learn to distinguish a giver from a taker is through a simple test. If you engage the taker long enough you will often hear the words “thank you” and rarely, the givers are prepared to say you are welcome because they rarely are in the mode of giving and receiving thanks for their giving.
The truth of the matter is GOD, has established divine principles of reciprocity (both giving and taking). This even allows nature to be in response to our needs, because we are His favorite creation. And I don’t know about you, but I think GOD, has done a pretty good job at setting a natural reciprocal atmosphere whereas He causes the sun in the sky to rise every morning, providing us the light and the heat that we need. I believe he knew what He was doing when he supplied the earth with vast amounts of water, (71%) of the earth is covered with H2O because we can’t live without it. He created something called photosynthesis, which creates energy from the sunlight so that plants can produce sugar. This is how GOD demonstrates His love for us. ALL OF THIS IS GOD’S GIFT TO US.
Here is the lesson. Don’t treat GOD as if He is only as good as his last GIFT OR FAVOR.
This is when we have to have a conversation with the LORD and let him know that we are not just takers, we can be givers as well. Paul writes here to the Philippian Church, that they should be careful about nothing, letting them know that the forecast for their life is brighter than they may believe. But the answer to their longing, the answer to their need, the answer to their desire, the answer to their wanting is not in continuing to ask GOD FOR MORE. THE ANSWER IS IN THE PRAYER, IN THEIR SUPPLICATION, AND IN THEIR THANKS, AND IN THEIR GIVING.
Don’t you want to be in a position where you can say YOU’RE WELCOME TO GOD?
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Starting with our Youth
Needs Based Ministry
Welcome to Christ Temple Church of Erie. We are a Needs Based Ministry focusing on the cares and concerns of others. The ability to focus on the needs of others require a firm foundation. We also believe that the joy of the LORD is our strength and there is strength found in FAMILY and in guiding our youth, (our future) along the pathway of life. Ultimately, Our purpose in ministry is to direct all men along the pathway of peace, prosperity and eternal salvation in Christ.
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It's All About LOVE!
From an early age, we teach our young to love and to serve the Lord! This is the most important thing you need to know “about us”! We spend much of our time learning of the love of Christ, and the rest of our time, demonstrating his LOVE. Our Core Belief is centered around the first and greatest commandment; and is likened unto the second...love your neighbor as thyself. Is their better training?
Core Beliefs: The Apostolic Doctrine.
Every ministry has fundamental beliefs that inspire worship. For us at Christ Temple, these fundamental beliefs form the doctrine that we adhere to. It is sometimes referred to as the Apostolic Doctrine. Building on the principles of the doctrine starts with fundamentals found in the Word of GOD.