Faith, Courage and Determination

Message by Chris Briles

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

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Chris, Vonda, Aaron, Jessica and Carmen Briles are a missionary family that spent nine years in Altotonga, Veracruz, Mexico. They have relocated to New Braunfels, Texas where Chris has the responsibilities of Director of Operations for World Indigenous Missions. Their passion is reaching the lost and discipling the found.

  

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Message by Guest Speaker, Chris Briles

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The Briles Family

Chris and Vonda Briles are missionaries with World Indigenous Missions and are living in New Braunfels, Texas where Chris serves as Director of Operations for the organization. In his message today, he shares what God has been doing in their lives and five ways that God speaks to us.

Glorifying God

Message by Pastor Craig Diestelkamp

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Series: Christianity, Not As God Intended!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

When we come to this section of 1 Corinthians Paul revisits a theme he had brought up earlier in his letter. It is the issue of being good missionaries to our community and city. Whenever the Church exists in a culture that is not rooted in Christ or the truth of Scripture, Christians must constantly live with the tension of trying to relate to their culture for the sake of the Gospel and yet remain faithful to Christ and His kingdom. And that means there all kinds of practical decisions we must make on a daily basis about the way we present Christ to our world. Paul reminds us of several very important responsibilities as good missionaries.

1. Obey God’s Word: Is something permissible? 1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful;
2. Obey your conscience: Is it wise to do? 1 Corinthians 10:23b all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.
3. Demonstrate God’s love: Will others be edified? 1 Corinthians 10:24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.
4. Be a good evangelist: Will this help bring others to Christ? 1 Corinthians 10: 31-33 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
5. Bring Glory to God! Will we be happy? 1 Corinthians 10: 31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

A. You were created for God’s glory (Isaiah 43:7)
B. All life is an opportunity to glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31)
C. People often choose happiness over glory (Romans 3:23)
D. True happiness is impossible apart from God’s glory
E. Your highest joy is found in God alone

“The chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever.” (Westminster Confession / John Piper)

Jump Out of the Boat

Pastor Craig Diestelkamp and Guest Missionaries Rueben and Karen Popet

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Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Rueben and Karen Popet founded Beraca Ophanage in 2000. The orphanage is located in  in southwestern Romania. It is a home which provides care, education, spiritual guidance, and love for over 20 children.

They can be found on our website: http://www.gracepointwebster.org/Beracah_Orphanage/Home.html and also here: http://www.newjdioaraco.com/