Electronic Music

We have no musicians here in Scottsdale - so the use of electronic music is the go.  SO we have added to our cd & dvd collection to cover the necessary music we require.  Among these have been the Hallelujah Choruses - I have always loved playing them in the band & it is great to have the Norridge Citadel Band at our meetings each week to play for us.  For those older folks in our congregation they have appreciated the brass in the accompaniment and are quite enjoying the more modern songs [1980 is modern compared to most in our song book].  Here is one we have used a couple of times now leading into our prayer time.

When I look into Your holiness

by Wayne & Cathy Perrin ©1980 Integrity Music:

When I look into Your holiness,
When I gaze into Your loveliness,

When all things that surround
Become shadows in the light of you;


When I've found the joy of reaching Your heart,
When my will becomes enthralled in Your love,
When all things that surround
Become shadows in the light of you.


I worship You, I worship You,
The reason I live is to worship you.
I worship You, I worship You,
The reason I live is to worship you.

I love how music brings us into the presence of God!!!

Coffee Drinkers - catchy tune/great words

(verse 1)

I need my morning coffee
Like the flowers need the sun
Without that jolt of java
This ol' dog ain't gonna run.
My fondest dream's a coffee bean
That's roasted golden brown
So fill it to the rim, my friend
Caffeine, don't let me down!
(Chorus)
I've died and gone to Starbucks
There's latte in the air
A double mocha, venti, please
With room for cream to spare.
My spirits quickly soarin'
With another cup o' joe --
I've died and gone to Starbucks
Have mercy on my soul!

(verse 2)
I'll have a cup of Breakfast Blend
To get an early start
And then some Kona coffee
Just to keep me feelin' smart.
A cup of cappuccino
Somewhere along the way
And how about a DoubleShot
To finish up my day!

(Chorus)
I've died and gone to Starbucks
There's latte in the air
A double mocha, venti, please
With room for cream to spare.
My spirits quickly soarin'
With another cup o' joe --
I've died and gone to Starbucks
Have mercy on my soul!

(verse 3)
I know there are some folks out there
Who say it's in my head
"Give up that habit, son" they say,
"Drink caffeine-free instead!"
Well, thanks for the advice;
I think I'll keep my normal brew
Just pour the highest octane
If it's all the same to you!

(Chorus)
I've died and gone to Starbucks
There's latte in the air
A double mocha, venti, please
With room for cream to spare.
My spirits quickly soarin'
With another cup o' joe --
I've died and gone to Starbucks
Have mercy on my soul!

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Tests of the Kingdom

Matthew 7:13-27

So in this concluding section of the Sermon on the Mount we have three tests which will prove we are Kingdom living.

First, [13 & 14] - society around us is going one way, the broad way, while we are to be going the narrow way, the way of Christ, e.g. by turning the other cheek, going the extra mile, putting our personal rights aside for the sake of another.

Second, [15-23] Kingdom living bears good fruit, which refers not only to the fruit of the Spirit [Galaians 5:22-23]: joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control, but to holy living [Romans 6:22] and good works [Ephesians 2:10].

And third, [24-27] Kingdom living is not based on a church, a creed, or a good life, but on Jesus Christ who died for the believer - so Kingdom living is living the word and not just hearing [James 1:22].

Conclusion: the kingdom will be populated by those who live for an audience of One, namely, Jesus Christ the King.

Matthew 7:28-29 (MSG)

When Jesus concluded his address, the crowd burst into applause. They had never heard teaching like this. It was apparent that he was living everything he was saying—quite a contrast to their religion teachers! This was the best teaching they had ever heard.

Righteousness of the Kingdom

Matthew 6:1 to 7:12

The first half of chapter 6 deals with our worship of God.

Jesus deals with giving, praying, and fasting [particular areas of Pharisaic abuse]. The principle is given at the outset in verse 1:

"Be especially careful when you are trying to be good so that you don't make a performance out of it. It might be good theater, but the God who made you won't be applauding."  

The second half of chapter 6 deals with the intentions and ambitions of our heart. The emphasis here is on our focus in life and how we expend or invest our energies. The principle here is given in verses 19-20:

Don't hoard treasure down here where it gets eaten by moths and corroded by rust or — worse! — stolen by burglars. Stockpile treasure in heaven, where it's safe from moth and rust and burglars.

 

In 7:1-12 Jesus deals with how we treat others. We are not to be judgmental especially with regard to fellow believers, yet we are to exercise discernment concerning unbelievers. Jesus is not simply saying “do not judge.” His point is that we are to judge wisely. Just as the earlier principle is to invest wisely. Where does one find such wisdom? He must turn to his heavenly Father . . . and ask (7:7-11).

Finally, in verse 12, the intent of the OT law is summarized in the golden rule:

"Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behaviour: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God's Law and Prophets and this is what you get."  

Jesus began his teaching on kingdom righteousness in 5:17 with, "Don't suppose for a minute that I have come to demolish the Scriptures—either God's Law or the Prophets."  and now concludes it by saying, "Add up God's Law and Prophets and this is what you get."

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