 Title: You’re not the boss of me!There is something inside us that doesn’t like being told what to do and wants to rebel against authority. How does this effect our level of teachability? Quiz (scale of 1-5)1. When someone tells me I did something wrong, I feel the need to defend myself relentlessly.2. I’ve had a problem with substance abuse3. My friends tell me I have very bad road rage4. The term ‘constructive criticism’ makes no sense to me. 5. I microwave popcorn for lunch at work on purpose, just so it will stink up the kitchen for everyone else who has to use it.6. I desperately need to win every argument – whether it’s with my spouse or my boss.7. I’m no stranger to a bar brawl; those jerks were asking for trouble.8. It doesn’t take much to make me angry. Small things can set me off.9. I’ve been sanctioned by human resources for violating company policies.10. When someone double-crosses me, revenge is the only answer.11. I feel like no one likes me. 12. Office rules are unfair and oppressive13. My spouse and I argue14. I’ve been cited for disorderly conduct by the police15. I can’t stand authority figures. Fight the power!16. Anger is the emotion I identify with most.17. I’ve been fired before for being physically and/or verbally aggressive with coworkers.18. I leave my socks on the floor on purpose, just because I know it gets under my roommate’s or family members’ skin.Today we will take a brief look at 3 main authority structures 1. Civil: Rom 13:1-2, Col 3:22-23Practice: “All” authority comes from God, respect the position. 2. Home: Col 3:18-21 Practice: Love & Respect in the home always. 3. Church: Heb 13:17-18, 1 Peter 5:5-6Practice: Humility and teachability when receiving instruction/council. Closing The Trinity demonstrates an authority structure:God: Gen 1:1Jesus: John 5:19 Holy Spirit: John 14:26

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Becoming Teachable Week 4 - "You're Not the Boss of Me" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Lessons Learned as a FatherIntroduction:Proverbs 1:5 1. Learn from Your Mistakes (Prov. 26:11-12; 1 Cor. 10:11-12; 2Peter 2:20-22)2. It&#39;s OK to ask for Help (Psalms 121:1-2; Gal. 6:2; 2 Chronicles 10:6-11)3. Be Open to Learn New Ideas (Proverbs 1:5; Prov. 9:9; Luke 2:52)Conclusion: (I would like this poem shared on the screen)Strength of a MountainGod took the strength of a mountain,The majesty of a tree,The warmth of a summer sun,The calm of a quiet sea,The generous soul of nature,The comforting arm of night,The wisdom of the ages,The power of the eagle's flight,The joy of a morning in spring,The faith of a mustard seed,The patience of eternity,The depth of a family need,Then God combined these qualities,When there was nothing more to add,He knew His masterpiece was complete,And so, He called it ... Dad- Author Unknown

Becoming Teachable Week 3 - "Lessons Learned as a Father" - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Title: PrideThe biggest roadblock to “Becoming Teachable” is Pride. We will look at 7 signs of Pride found in Proverbs.Opening: James 4:61. Hates correction: Prov 12:12. Ignores instruction: Prov 13:183. Claims to be wise: Prov 26:124. Pats their own back: Prov 27:25. Won’t admit when wrong : Prov 28:136. Stubborness: Prov 29:17. Blind to their own issues: Prov 30:12-13

Becoming Teachable Week 2 -"Pride" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Title: Discipleship 101Being teachable is the very essence of discipleship. Christ being formed in us is the very essence of discipleship.Main passage: Matt 28:19-201. God uses imperfect people to perfect usMatt 28:19, Phil 3:12, 2 Cor 12:92. Remain teachable until you observe “all” Jesus commandedMatt 28:20, Prov 9:9

Becoming Teachable Week 1 - "Discipleship 101" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Title: Turn To Your NeighborHow we see and treat wounded people mattersMain passage: Luke 10:30-37Mercy looks like investment*Prov 11:25A. Time: Luke 10:31-33B. Resources: Luke 10:34aC. Comfort: Luke 10:34bD. Money: Luke 10:35Closing: Micah 6:8

Wound Care Week 5 -"Turn to Your Neighbor" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 -Often they limp through life because they harbor unforgiveness and struggle with anger. THIS ISNOT GOD’S WILL.-Chuck Swindoll: “Life is ten percent what happens to us and ninety percent how we respond to it.”-John 8:36 – “If the Son set’s you free, you are free indeed!”-Ephesians 1:3 –  “ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us inthe heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.”-Through this story, we are going to look at how we can be healed and how we can offer healing toothers.HOW DO WE MOVE FROM WOUNDEDNESS TO BLESSING? HOW DO WEEXPERIENCE THE MARVELOUS GRACE OF GOD?KNOW THAT GOD’S HEART IS TO EXTEND GRACE! – Verses 1-8-Romans 5:17 – “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that oneman, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of thegift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!”-Romans 8:32 – He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all–how will henot also, along with him, graciously give us all things?-The grace that David wanted to extend flowed out of a covenant relationship withJonathan, Mephibosheth’s father.-Apart from God’s grace, we also live in a pace of spiritual barrenness—no hope, no joy, nopeace—-Romans 8:5 – “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fearagain; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by himwe cry, ‘Abba, Father.’”-God’s heart is always for restoration.-John 10:10 -The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give thema rich and satisfying life.ACCEPT GOD’S GRACE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEED – Verses 9-13-God’s will is not to simply survive – He wants us to thrive!-Ephesians 2:3-7 – “Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulgingthe desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as therest. But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, evenwhen we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace youhave been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in theheavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassingriches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”Conclusion:-David’s grace to Mephibosheth is a wonderful picture of God’s grace to us. We are Mephibosheth:-David’s grace to Mephibosheth is also a pattern for us in serving and ministering to others. We are David.

Wound Care Week 4 - "FROM WOUNDEDNESS TO BLESSING" - Bishop Henry Buckwalter

 “Destroying the Tower of Lies in our Lives.”Romans 12:1-2,Ephesians 4:22-24,Romans 6:1-4,Revelation 12:11,

Wound Care Week 3 - "Destroying the Tower of Lies in our Lives.” - Bruce Lengeman

 Good morning,As you will see the area around the booth is in disarray. Bare with us, the end result will be worth it. Our wounds can either define us refine us. Main passage: Ruth 1:8-211. Wounds can block healthy relationships Ruth 1:8-16,19-20, Psa 107:20Hey Sigmund article: Stopping old wounds from stealing relationships There are a few ways to tell that an old wound is at play:The conflict is constant, and always feels the same. Your emotional reaction to something within the relationship is intense and out of proportion to whatever seemed to cause it. Your reaction is difficult to shift.2. Wounds can make us bitterRuth 1:13,20b, Eph 4:313. Wounds cause us to blame Ruth 1:13b, 20b-21, Gen 3:12-13, Num 21:5Closing: Ruth 4:13-17

Wound Care Week 2 - "Name Change" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Good NewsWhen we go to the doctors with a condition we don’t always receive good news. However the gospel is good news for every condition of the heart and soul.Main passage: Isa 61:11. There is healingJer 30:17, Psa 147:32. There is freedomJohn 8:32, john 8:36

Wound Care Week 1 - "Good News" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Title: "It hurts so Good"main scripture Isaiah 55:8-9The first scripture are1 Peter 1: 6-7James 1: 2-4Hebrews 12: 10-11.AlsoJob 1:1Job 1:12Job 2:9What to do in the midst of your suffering.Point 11. Cry out to God.Job 7:11Luke 22:44Matthew 27:46Psalm 5:1Psalm 4:1Psalm 50:15Romans 8:18Psalm 119:146Point 22. Prayers/ share with body of Christ.2 Corinthians 1:3-5Matthew 18:20Point 33. Praise and WorshipPsalm 9:2Acts 16:25

Saved from Suffering Week 2 - "It Hurts so Good" - Mildred Martinez

 Title: Fear NotMain passage: Isa 43:1-7Suffering causes fear. Gods promises can be louder than our fears.Isa 43:11. Fear is optional2. I am redeemed3. I am HisIsa 43:24. God is with me5. I won’t drown6. I won’t be consumedIsa 43:37. I have a savior8. I am chosenIsa 43:49. I am precious10. I am honored11. I am lovedIsa 44:5-612. I am not alone13. I am part of a great nationIsa 44:714. I am called by God15. I am created to glorify God

Saved from Suffering Week 4 - "Fear Not" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Title: GreatnessGod uses the things we hate to make us great!Main passage: Psa 71:20-21Key point: In Christ what goes down will come upSupplementing verses: James 1:2-4, Psa 118:17, Phil 1:6

Saved from Suffering Week 3 - "Greatness" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Title: Gory before GloryPassage: John 12:20-26, 31-33Main point: Victory is sweeter when you’ve taken some L’sRev 1:17-18

Saved from Suffering Week 1 - "Gory Before Glory" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Title: Top TenTaking a look at 10 reasons to disciple, other than the Great Commission.1. Paul taught it: 2 Tim 2:22. Glorifies God: John 15:83. We are visual learners: 1 Cor 11:1, Phil 3:174. Keeps eternity in mind: Phil 3:18-215. Accelerates maturity: 1 Cor 14:206. Promotes sound doctrine: Acts 18:24-287. Increases wisdom: Prov 12:158. Provides accountability: Heb 3:12-139. Grounds us in the word: 2 Tim 3:1610. Reaches the next generation: Psa 71:18,78:3-4

Go and Make Week 4 - "Top Ten" - Pastor Joshua Miller

Sermons delivered at Gospel Light Community Church, Bridgeport, Connecticut Senior Pastor Joshua Miller Visit us online at: www.gospellightcommunitychurch.com/glcc