House of Bricks | Favoritism


Title: Favoritism
Overview:
It is so easy to do, but James reminds us of how detrimental it can be to the church.  He gives 3 great arguments to the Jerusalem church living in dispersion and then he reminds them of the power of mercy which give reason to show favoritism appropriately to the one who is worthy, Lord of Glory, Jesus Christ!
Series: House of Bricks
Date: 9/4/2011
Speaker: Tim Jones

James’ Blueprints for Life | 9/11/11


Context is key when understanding key words and ideas in Scripture.  On the surface it seems that James and Paul contradict each other, looking deeper we cans see that they are talking about “works” at two different points in our spiritual walk.  Today we will look at Paul’s view so next week we can read James’ view with better understanding.

Series: House of Bricks
Date: 9/11/2011
Speaker: Tim Jones

James’ Blueprints for Life | 8/21/11

 

Although we all hate them, we know that there are few things that stir us to action like when a teacher says, “Clear your desks, we are having a pop quiz.”  James is pulling for the church of Jerusalem, that is now dispersed all over the region, to be just that, THE CHURCH.  So James is checking the oil level you could say as he challenges them to be “doers of the Word,” not to forget what the Word exposes in us, and take action in three places.

Series: House of Bricks, James’ Blueprints for Life
Speaker: Tim Jones
Date: 8/22/2011

James’ Blueprints for Life | 8/14/11

James played a key role in the beginning of Christian Church history, he helped hold together the mission during some difficult time.  His close relationship with his older half brother played a significant part of who he was for sure.  His emphasis on making your faith active reveals the heart of his message and something today’s churches need to face.

Series: House of Bricks, James’ Blueprints for Life
Speaker: Tim Jones
Date: 8/14/2011

Fusion Fellowship Camping Trip 2011

It’s time for another Fusion Fellowship camping trip!

Location: Rocky Gap State Park (western Maryland)
http://www.dnr.state.md.us​/publiclands/western/rocky​gap.asp
12500 Pleasant Valley Rd
Friday, September 16 at 5:00pm – September 18 at 2:00pm

Type of camping: “car camping” – no electricity, sleep in tents, but other than that all the modern conveniences of bathrooms, showers, and driving right to the camp site.

Purpose: get to know your fellow Fusionites better by spending lots of time with them! There will be (optional) hiking, camp fires, s’mores and other delicious cooked-by-fire food, guitar music, card games, and more.

Cost: estimated $25 per person, covering campsite reservation fees and food for two days and nights. (If anyone wants to organize the food portion of this, I would be more than happy to let you. The plan for now is to do group meals, it’s easier for most.)

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*****PLEASE RSVP SOON *****
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… so I can figure out how many campsites to get. (we’re limited to 6 people and 2 tents per campsite, so there probably won’t be any one-person tents, I’ll organize the sharing later.)

RSVP to: JuliaHeetderks(at)msn(dot)​com, or at the
facebook event

UPDATE: yes, kids are invited too. :)

James’ Blueprints for Life | 8/7/11

James played a key role in the beginning of Christian Church history, he helped hold together the mission during some difficult time. His close relationship with his older step brother played a significant part of who he was for sure.  His emphasis on making your faith active reveals the heart of his message and something today’s churches need to face.

Series: House of Bricks, James’ Blueprints for Life
Speaker: Tim Jones
Date: 8/07/2011