Comments for Sequoia Heights http://sequoiaheights.org Sequoia Heights Baptist Church Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:46:39 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Music Ministry by joyce young http://sequoiaheights.org/ministries/music-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-274 joyce young Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:46:39 +0000 http://sequoiaheights.org/?page_id=56#comment-274 WELL I DIDENT FINISH .....BUT WE GOT A VERY NICE HOME OUT HERE FOR ONLY 30,000.00 AND IS IS NICE WE LIVE ON A HILL WITH 2 & 1/2 ACERS THINGS ARE GOING PRETTY GOOD i MISS YOU ALL BUT GOTTA SAY I DO LIKE IT HERE SO BUY FOR NOW HOPE TO HERE FROM SOME OF YOU SOON JOYCE YOUNG WELL I DIDENT FINISH …..BUT WE GOT A VERY NICE HOME OUT HERE FOR ONLY 30,000.00 AND IS IS NICE WE LIVE ON A HILL WITH 2 & 1/2 ACERS THINGS ARE GOING PRETTY GOOD i MISS YOU ALL BUT GOTTA SAY I DO LIKE IT HERE SO BUY FOR NOW HOPE TO HERE FROM SOME OF YOU SOON
JOYCE YOUNG

]]> Comment on Music Ministry by joyce young http://sequoiaheights.org/ministries/music-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-273 joyce young Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:40:32 +0000 http://sequoiaheights.org/?page_id=56#comment-273 Hello all you cali's this is Joyce young from Alabama it is real nice here but very humid I got in to a very nice baptist church here and guess what they wanted to change the name of the senior groop and it is now called KINGS KIDS Hello all you cali’s this is Joyce young from Alabama it is real nice here but very humid I got in to a very nice baptist church here and guess what they wanted to change the name of the senior groop and it is now called KINGS KIDS

]]> Comment on Blog: Jesus’ commands out of Matthew by joyce young http://sequoiaheights.org/2010/03/blog-jesus-commands-out-of-matthew/comment-page-1/#comment-90 joyce young Sat, 29 May 2010 06:57:31 +0000 http://sequoiaheights.org/?p=256#comment-90 well hello all of you SHBC people well we have had some good praises out here in Alabama first our little Daniel decided to take Annette's car 4 a joy ride down the hill it could have been a total tragedy but instead God kept him safe & he didn't destroy anything underneath the car it just destroyed the side of the car & broke of the mirror & broke out the passenger window. Also i just recently bought a new car & i usually don't put on my seatbelt but this 1 day i decided 2 & i got n a really bad accident & totaled my car but thanks 2 god i came out w/only a couple of bumps & bruises. Another thing is my youngest great-grandson was in the hospital w/rsv which can kill him but again thanks 2 our wonderful lord & savior he is ok he just has 2 take breathing treatments 2 times a day & he's only 6 months old @ the time he was 2 or 3 months. Sure miss every1 there wish i could come visit b4 god takes me home. Its ok i'm still health but still cant w8 2 go home love & miss u all best regards 2 all love joyce,annette,daniel jr,dominic,tabitha,susan,& lil marquey. well hello all of you SHBC people well we have had some good praises out here in Alabama first our little Daniel decided to take Annette’s car 4 a joy ride down the hill it could have been a total tragedy but instead God kept him safe & he didn’t destroy anything underneath the car it just destroyed the side of the car & broke of the mirror & broke out the passenger window. Also i just recently bought a new car & i usually don’t put on my seatbelt but this 1 day i decided 2 & i got n a really bad accident & totaled my car but thanks 2 god i came out w/only a couple of bumps & bruises. Another thing is my youngest great-grandson was in the hospital w/rsv which can kill him but again thanks 2 our wonderful lord & savior he is ok he just has 2 take breathing treatments 2 times a day & he’s only 6 months old @ the time he was 2 or 3 months. Sure miss every1 there wish i could come visit b4 god takes me home. Its ok i’m still health but still cant w8 2 go home love & miss u all best regards 2 all love joyce,annette,daniel jr,dominic,tabitha,susan,& lil marquey.

]]> Comment on Blog: Jesus’ commands out of Matthew by Mark Mahaffie http://sequoiaheights.org/2010/03/blog-jesus-commands-out-of-matthew/comment-page-1/#comment-73 Mark Mahaffie Wed, 12 May 2010 17:11:44 +0000 http://sequoiaheights.org/?p=256#comment-73 Annette, your comment leads us into the next words from Jesus. Verse 10. "Go away, Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him." The word worship has been distorted to mean: the music portion of a church service; a church service; something that we go to. When we relegate worship to "church' then we miss out on a blessing. Romans 12:1-2 tells us that our spiritual worship is to present ourselves as a living sacrifice to the Lord daily, even min by min. In this way we will make sure that other things satan throws our way do not claim our worship and devotion. One way I try to handle this is through a time of devotion with my Lord in the morning. Then through the day I try to keep my thoughts on Him and the good things that Phil 4 tells me to focus on "...whatever is pure, whatever is right etc." God bless you through this day. Annette, your comment leads us into the next words from Jesus. Verse 10. “Go away, Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him.” The word worship has been distorted to mean: the music portion of a church service; a church service; something that we go to. When we relegate worship to “church’ then we miss out on a blessing. Romans 12:1-2 tells us that our spiritual worship is to present ourselves as a living sacrifice to the Lord daily, even min by min. In this way we will make sure that other things satan throws our way do not claim our worship and devotion. One way I try to handle this is through a time of devotion with my Lord in the morning. Then through the day I try to keep my thoughts on Him and the good things that Phil 4 tells me to focus on “…whatever is pure, whatever is right etc.”
God bless you through this day.

]]> Comment on Blog: Jesus’ commands out of Matthew by Annette http://sequoiaheights.org/2010/03/blog-jesus-commands-out-of-matthew/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Annette Wed, 12 May 2010 05:54:57 +0000 http://sequoiaheights.org/?p=256#comment-72 "VERSE 7 Jesus has just been preached to by satan who uses the word of God and twists it to fit his plan. Jesus replys,”It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God.” How are we tempted to test the Lord at times and what are some of the tests wer need to watch out for?" I beleive God is More Concerned About our Eternal Soul Than our Temporal Earthly Happiness. The only Rewards any Christian will get in Eternity is those things that were Truly Godly & Conforming to the Image of JESUS. Our Temptations & Trials in life can happen as little mundane things we do during the day when interacting with people. We get tempted to be Snippy and Offended with people, to have a thought that doesn't line up with God's Word, etc. Our Temptations are constant. “VERSE 7 Jesus has just been preached to by satan who uses the word of God and twists it to fit his plan. Jesus replys,”It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God.” How are we tempted to test the Lord at times and what are some of the tests wer need to watch out for?”

I beleive God is More Concerned About our Eternal Soul Than our
Temporal Earthly Happiness.

The only Rewards any Christian will get in Eternity is those things that were Truly Godly & Conforming to the Image of JESUS. Our Temptations & Trials in life can happen as little mundane things we do during the day when interacting with people. We get tempted to be Snippy and Offended with people, to have a thought that doesn’t line up with God’s Word, etc. Our Temptations are constant.

]]> Comment on Blog: Jesus’ commands out of Matthew by Mark Mahaffie http://sequoiaheights.org/2010/03/blog-jesus-commands-out-of-matthew/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Mark Mahaffie Thu, 06 May 2010 17:24:52 +0000 http://sequoiaheights.org/?p=256#comment-61 Thank you Josh for your insightful comment. I agree with you but never looked at the "extra credit" we think we can store up to balance the scale of our disobedience. There is only one place that I remember where God tells us to test Him and that is in the area of our tithes and offerings (Mal 3). The other tests we give God shows our lack of understanding of His love balanced with His holy righteousness. "Do not test the Lord your God." We need to trust and follow as faithful servants and stewards of His will for our lives. Thank you Josh for your insightful comment. I agree with you but never looked at the “extra credit” we think we can store up to balance the scale of our disobedience. There is only one place that I remember where God tells us to test Him and that is in the area of our tithes and offerings (Mal 3). The other tests we give God shows our lack of understanding of His love balanced with His holy righteousness. “Do not test the Lord your God.” We need to trust and follow as faithful servants and stewards of His will for our lives.

]]> Comment on Blog: Jesus’ commands out of Matthew by Joshua http://sequoiaheights.org/2010/03/blog-jesus-commands-out-of-matthew/comment-page-1/#comment-60 Joshua Thu, 06 May 2010 16:55:27 +0000 http://sequoiaheights.org/?p=256#comment-60 I notice sometimes as Christians we can fall into a pattern of "banking" goodness. Saying to ourselves "I read the Bible, I go to church, I tithe...etc. So perhaps this one small sin won't matter as much, or this one time I give in isn't so bad." We get this sense of "extra credit" so if we fail a test now and then, no big deal. Now I am not going to try and equate sins, murder to j-walking for example, but simply say sin is sin. We are tested each day, some we pass others we fail. The tests we fail, we fail, we don't get to let them slide due to "goodness credit" because we attended a service last Sunday. Recognizing we sin, repenting, and asking for Christ's forgiveness is also a test. Not being swayed by those who would say its no "big deal" let it slide. Instead praying for that forgiveness, forgiveness for a harsh word spoken or a theft committed, and doing all we can to turn away from sin and walk the path. Walking that path for me personally is a daily test, one honestly I fail in more than I succeed, but God willing I will change that. I notice sometimes as Christians we can fall into a pattern of “banking” goodness. Saying to ourselves “I read the Bible, I go to church, I tithe…etc. So perhaps this one small sin won’t matter as much, or this one time I give in isn’t so bad.” We get this sense of “extra credit” so if we fail a test now and then, no big deal. Now I am not going to try and equate sins, murder to j-walking for example, but simply say sin is sin. We are tested each day, some we pass others we fail. The tests we fail, we fail, we don’t get to let them slide due to “goodness credit” because we attended a service last Sunday. Recognizing we sin, repenting, and asking for Christ’s forgiveness is also a test. Not being swayed by those who would say its no “big deal” let it slide. Instead praying for that forgiveness, forgiveness for a harsh word spoken or a theft committed, and doing all we can to turn away from sin and walk the path. Walking that path for me personally is a daily test, one honestly I fail in more than I succeed, but God willing I will change that.

]]> Comment on The Truth Project by John Garza http://sequoiaheights.org/2010/02/the-truth-project/comment-page-1/#comment-48 John Garza Sun, 02 May 2010 22:06:25 +0000 http://sequoiaheights.org/?p=204#comment-48 Hi, I have found the Truth Project to be at the heart of God, based on his special revelation of his word, through his Son Jesus Christ, who is the very essense of (Truth) and his general revelation through nature. The Truth Project is more than what I had expected and thought provocative. As a group facilatator the senses of the group up to this point as been very (Deep) some have suggested possiblely buying the DVD Based cirriculum for future reference and review. My Prayer for all who will and have gone through the Truth Project will be a beacon of light as they seek to engage and influence the world where God has unquely place them. Do you really believe what you believe is the Truth, If the Truth is not the Truth it does not matter, if the Truth is the Truth it does matter...To God. Let's us join God in reaching our World. Hi, I have found the Truth Project to be at the heart of God, based on his special revelation of his word, through his Son Jesus Christ, who is the very essense of (Truth) and his general revelation through nature. The Truth Project is more than what I had expected and thought provocative.

As a group facilatator the senses of the group up to this point as been very (Deep) some have suggested possiblely buying the DVD Based cirriculum for future reference and review.

My Prayer for all who will and have gone through the Truth Project will be a beacon of light as they seek to engage and influence the world where God has unquely place them. Do you really believe what you believe is the Truth, If the Truth is not the Truth it does not matter, if the Truth is the Truth it does matter…To God. Let’s us join God in reaching our World.

]]> Comment on The Truth Project by Jim Prestwood http://sequoiaheights.org/2010/02/the-truth-project/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Jim Prestwood Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:32:18 +0000 http://sequoiaheights.org/?p=204#comment-24 As this group approaches the half-way point of the tour I would like to hear what you think about the Project. Is it great, exactly what you expected? Is more that you thought it would be? Does it make you think? (I hope so!) Is it too much for you? These are just some beginning comments to consider. Comment on your discussion group too. For me I was excited to see the topics discussed by Dr. Tackett. The idea of a Christian world view is something I really believe all Christians should have and make every effort to live by it. (Of course, this doesn't mean I live perfectly by it!). As Christians we are called to come out of the world and be a witness to the world. Instead we have found ourselves immersed in the world and most of the world cannot tell any difference between us and them in our daily lives. I can tell from the discussions that this is making some people a little uneasy - good as long as the end result is positive for Jesus. We should all feel free about sharing and growing from one another through our discussions. Thanks for your participation in the study groups and anything you add to this blog. As this group approaches the half-way point of the tour I would like to hear what you think about the Project. Is it great, exactly what you expected? Is more that you thought it would be? Does it make you think? (I hope so!) Is it too much for you? These are just some beginning comments to consider. Comment on your discussion group too.
For me I was excited to see the topics discussed by Dr. Tackett. The idea of a Christian world view is something I really believe all Christians should have and make every effort to live by it. (Of course, this doesn’t mean I live perfectly by it!). As Christians we are called to come out of the world and be a witness to the world. Instead we have found ourselves immersed in the world and most of the world cannot tell any difference between us and them in our daily lives.
I can tell from the discussions that this is making some people a little uneasy – good as long as the end result is positive for Jesus. We should all feel free about sharing and growing from one another through our discussions.
Thanks for your participation in the study groups and anything you add to this blog.

]]> Comment on Blog: Jesus’ commands out of Matthew by Mark Mahaffie http://sequoiaheights.org/2010/03/blog-jesus-commands-out-of-matthew/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Mark Mahaffie Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:46:27 +0000 http://sequoiaheights.org/?p=256#comment-19 I agree. It is in the Word of God that we will truly be fed. I was wondering. If I had a choice before me to eat a loaf of bread OR have a Bible as a last request which one should I choose? What is more important? I would have to say the Bible according to verse 4. I also think fasting would help us understand this verse better. I seldom miss a meal but when I fast staying in the word like at Easter the hunger is not strong (just a observation). Let's go to the next command by the Lord verse 7. VERSE 7 Jesus has just been preached to by satan who uses the word of God and twists it to fit his plan. Jesus replys,"It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God." How are we tempted to test the Lord at times and what are some of the tests wer need to watch out for? I agree. It is in the Word of God that we will truly be fed. I was wondering. If I had a choice before me to eat a loaf of bread OR have a Bible as a last request which one should I choose? What is more important? I would have to say the Bible according to verse 4. I also think fasting would help us understand this verse better. I seldom miss a meal but when I fast staying in the word like at Easter the hunger is not strong (just a observation). Let’s go to the next command by the Lord verse 7.

VERSE 7 Jesus has just been preached to by satan who uses the word of God and twists it to fit his plan. Jesus replys,”It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God.” How are we tempted to test the Lord at times and what are some of the tests wer need to watch out for?

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