"ABOUT MIRACLES
In John 4:24, Jesus said, 'God is a spirit, and they that worship Him (miracle of vital worship), must worship Him in spirit (miracle of New Testament love), and truth (miracle of truth in action).' We're committed to a conviction that it is from Jesus that blessings flow. There is a combination of miracles that swirls around us and deserves to be mentioned. While the list is not exhaustive, it's a place to start.
1. THE MIRACLE OF VITAL WORSHIP - Phil. 3:1-3
God's way of determining a person's salvation is, 'Do they worship Him?' We are the circumcision who worship God. In a biblical, simple, and childlike fashion, we worship our Lord.
a. Worhsip precedes your victories - II Chron. 20:20
b. Worship precedes your freedom - Acts 16:25-26
c. Worship precedes your beauty - Ps. 33:11
2. THE MIRACLE OF TRUTH IN ACTION
One of the most powerful things about our life together is the privilege of gathering with people who function with truth and honesty. They that worship the Lord must worship Him in truth. Another word would be honesty. It is in that honest position of worship that the Lord confronts our dishonesty and lets His life be worked through us by the miracle of truth in action.
1. The truth that frees - John 8:32
2. The truth that sanctifies - John 17:17
3. The truth that delivers - Romans 2:2
3. THE TESTAMENT OF NEW TESTAMENT LOVE - I Tim. 1:5
'By this shall all men know that ye are my dsciples.' There is no greater point of evangelism than the love seen among the brethern. Love not only cleanses and heals, but becomes a strong witness to a love-starved world.
a. Love never fails - I Cor. 13:8
b. Love has reward - James 1:12
c. Love that abounds - Thess. 3:12
Pastor Ron Mehl"