Comments on: Sermon: New Years Resolutions http://www.merredinunitingchurch.org/2010/02/01/sermon-new-years-resolutions/ Living the Gospel to radiate the love of Jesus Christ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:47:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Tobias Vudzijena http://www.merredinunitingchurch.org/2010/02/01/sermon-new-years-resolutions/#comment-106 Tobias Vudzijena Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:01:27 +0000 http://www.merredinunitingchurch.org/?p=553#comment-106 Kevin Good message Kevin. I realised one of our shortfalls is that we separate our 'real life' issues from devine influence. Its not surprising that we set ourselves up to fail. We have so many well intentioned 'things to do' which remain undone to the detriment of ourselves and those who are meant to benefit from our good works. As the glory for our good work should be to God the devil uses our human nature excuses to deny God the Glory. As I listened to the service I had this AHA! realisation of the need to dedicate all our intentions asking for God's support in all we do. Without his help so much remains undone. Kevin

Good message Kevin.

I realised one of our shortfalls is that we separate our ‘real life’ issues from devine influence. Its not surprising that we set ourselves up to fail. We have so many well intentioned ‘things to do’ which remain undone to the detriment of ourselves and those who are meant to benefit from our good works. As the glory for our good work should be to God the devil uses our human nature excuses to deny God the Glory.

As I listened to the service I had this AHA! realisation of the need to dedicate all our intentions asking for God’s support in all we do. Without his help so much remains undone.

]]> By: Dave Quinn http://www.merredinunitingchurch.org/2010/02/01/sermon-new-years-resolutions/#comment-103 Dave Quinn Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:08:17 +0000 http://www.merredinunitingchurch.org/?p=553#comment-103 Yeah good message Kevin. I also agree with David's comments from Eugene Peterson. I used to know a Pastor who said he got paid to have coffee with people! Yeah good message Kevin.
I also agree with David’s comments from Eugene Peterson. I used to know a Pastor who said he got paid to have coffee with people!

]]> By: David de Kock http://www.merredinunitingchurch.org/2010/02/01/sermon-new-years-resolutions/#comment-102 David de Kock Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:36:36 +0000 http://www.merredinunitingchurch.org/?p=553#comment-102 Hi Kev - Good one! My resolution for this year is to be an "unbusy pastor". Its an idea I have from Eugene Peterson. Not to be focussed on the "business" but on what God is saying and doing in people as I spend time with them. I'm finding it tough because I like to get on with the job - sitting around often seems like so much waste. Peterson says no - this is what pastor's are called to do. To sit around with God and His people, chill and keep the conversation pointed to heaven. Hi Kev – Good one! My resolution for this year is to be an “unbusy pastor”. Its an idea I have from Eugene Peterson. Not to be focussed on the “business” but on what God is saying and doing in people as I spend time with them. I’m finding it tough because I like to get on with the job – sitting around often seems like so much waste. Peterson says no – this is what pastor’s are called to do. To sit around with God and His people, chill and keep the conversation pointed to heaven.

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