RENEWING LIVES BIBLE STUDY with Overseer PJ Edmund, Sr.,

RENEWING LIVES BIBLE STUDY with Overseer PJ Edmund, Sr.,
TIMBREL CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
1 CHURCH . 2 LOCATIONS . LARGO & BALTIMORE
Wednesday October 9, 2013 @ 7:00PM
www.timbrelchurch.org . www.pjedmund.org

IT'S TIME TO GROW
Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 3:1-6

1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

In order to be a successful church all aspects of  our lives must grow, develop, and make progress. In other words a stagnant church is a dead church! 

All of God’s actions in your life are purposeful, intentional and not accidental. Therefore all areas of Timbrel must grow and produce fruit. In the text, Paul acknowledges and points out that people within the church are not growing. He uses the natural to outline a spiritual concept.

All babes must meet certain developmental  benchmarks in order to  proceed to the next set of stages. it would be socially and behaviorally unacceptable for a 10 year old to wear diapers. Certain behaviors which were acceptable as a babe, is no longer excusable as adults. In the text, Paul is conveying that the church is currently choking on meat, when they should be able to digest it properly. 

Its time to grow and shift our behaviors. Time to put away childish things and become mature in the ways of God.

People will never change, until they become dissatisfied with their current situation or way of functioning.      

Why don’t babies eat meat?
1. Without teeth, babies will choke. 
2. Babes are  still-developing their digestive system. 
3. Babies have limited enzyme production, which is necessary for the digestion of foods. 

Some people like the status-quo and struggle with Fear . Some people won't align themselves with the will of the Lord. Some people are comfortable and celebrate normality

BUT Paul proclaimed that it is our reasonable sacrifice to overcome fear, complacency, laziness, doubt or any other stronghold that would prevent us from fulfilling the perfect will of God in our lives! 

Proclamation- Timbrel  Church will NOT FEAR, but will walk in the authority of God.

Proclamation- Timbrel Church will NOT CHOKE, but will develop in accordance with God’s plan and purpose for our lives.

Proclamation- Timbrel Church WILL MEET DEVELOPMENTAL BENCHMARKS and will grow strong teeth in order to effectively digest the word of God as adults and not babes.

1 Corinthians 3:2
2 I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready.

Grow up now, because God is seeking a mature people; people who is about his fathers business.

1 Corinthians 3:3
3 You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?

In the scripture Paul challenges the people to put away division and to walk in unity. This transformation can only be accomplished first in the spiritual realm and then in the natural.

It’s time that we give GOD as much devotion and faithfulness as we gave the devil when we were in the world and of the world!

It’s time to get serious and complete God’s assignment in the earth!

We must transform into a church who loves the word. We must operate in the same spirit that David did; thy word have I hid in my heart, so I wont sin against God! We must be a church that is hungry for the word of God.

Timbrel:
1. Won't Choke
2. Won't Fear
3.  Will develop teeth to digest the word of God
4. Will handle and execute the Vision

It’s time to handle your business, as it relates to the things of God! Timbrel is not here on a church assignment, but a Kingdom mission!

1. Timbrel will be an INTENTIONAL CHURCH !

2. Punctuality is an indicator of excellence!

3. Walking with GOD IS NOT OPTIONAL! This walk is not multiply chose; God is mandatory!

The mission is your Job description! If you don’t know your MISSION, you are MISSING OUT

We must move from a GOOD church to a GREAT church; this is accomplished through EVANGELISM…...WINNING SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD

THIS CHURCH IS NOT DEAD, BUT ALIVE!

WORSHIP is good but now it’s time for WORK-SHIP

Bring your professional mind to ministry

Come to work, Motivated, Excited and Inspired

2014 is the year of change and increase

TYPES OF GROWTH
1. Personal Growth
2. Public Growth
3. Internal & External Growth

ITS TIME TO GROW