CSF Vision of the University Parks Campus
Jeremiah Kingshipp
Catalyst 9-16-08
CSF Mission thoughts / Directions / Objectives
1. Real - Authentic
Simple – to the Point, no flash
Community – One another, all about the other
Life – Living together – Life on Life – BNIN BLOG
1 Thessalonians 2:8 - 8We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.
2. Outside. Inside.
Inside. Outside.
3. Bigger / Smaller
Smaller / Bigger
Numbers are meaningless.
Kingdom Impact is what matter
4. Small Groups
C – Center – HUB of CSF O –
O – No one left alone
R – Recesses – concerned about the One
E – Essence – Heart beat of CSF
3 Basic Missions of CSF UP
1. Breathe deep:
John 13 – Washing of the disciple’s feet
II Cor. 3:18: 18And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
We are being transformed into his likeness with ever increasing glory that comes from the Lord who is the Spirit (breath)…ever-increasing glory from the breath of God.
We tend to drink in revelation (from scripture…and nature) only in short, quick breaths…taking him in only so far…not allowing him to completely change us and make us different. More like Christ.
2. Lock arms:
Acts 2 - The Fellowship of the Believers – Community - 42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. The “Basic Needs Initiative Network” – www.basicneedsinitiative.blogspot.com
3. Run to the Battle:
1 Samuel 17:48 As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 49 Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the
50 So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.
51 David ran and stood over him. He took hold of the Philistine's sword and drew it from the scabbard. After he killed him, he cut off his head with the sword.
Fight the good Fight – 1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Real. Simple. Community. Life.
Breathe Deep, Lock Arms, and Run to Battle.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
CSF 2008-09 Mission Update
The Mission of CSF UP is simple and to the point. It has a three-pronged approach. First, we must be a people who Breathe Deep. Every participant in CSF is encouraged and challenged to release their will to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit and to allow God to take them to maturity in their faith and walk. Second, we must all Lock Arms. We need each other. CSF has always been defined by people who experience community in the name and under the leadership of Jesus Christ. Community, small groups, unity in diversity, and accountability are crucial to each of us becoming who we were meant to be. Finally, the third prong is Run to the Battle. Jesus said go…across the street and around the world. This is not the work of a special group of CSF but the fellowship as a whole. Prayerfully, our commitment to going to the people and fighting for souls will keep us focused on our goal, rather than being distracted by the temptation to become inwardly focused.
There is a spiritual war underway that defines our calling. We will breathe deep the Spirit of God, lock arms with one another, and run to the battle…our central purpose, as a fellowship of believers is to hear and respond decisively to our orders as they are given. May God grant us steadiness in our resolve.
CSF is define as a "Spiritual Movement". Come this Tuesday night to Catalyst and hear more about the mission of CSF UP
There is a spiritual war underway that defines our calling. We will breathe deep the Spirit of God, lock arms with one another, and run to the battle…our central purpose, as a fellowship of believers is to hear and respond decisively to our orders as they are given. May God grant us steadiness in our resolve.
CSF is define as a "Spiritual Movement". Come this Tuesday night to Catalyst and hear more about the mission of CSF UP
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Voluntary vs. Involuntary Movement
Jeremiah talks to us about Voluntary vs. Involuntary Movement... including that of the spirit.
Listen here
Scripture from tonight:
(Mark 14:66-68)Peter Disowns Jesus - 66While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by. 67When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him. "You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus," she said. 68But he denied it. "I don't know or understand what you're talking about," he said, and went out into the entryway
(John 18:15-18)Peter's Denys - 15Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest's courtyard, 16but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the girl on duty there and brought Peter in. 17"You are not one of his disciples, are you?" the girl at the door asked Peter. He replied, "I am not."18It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself.
(Matthew 26:71-75)Peter's Denys 3 times - 71Then he went out to the gateway, where another girl saw him and said to the people there, "This fellow was with Jesus of Nazareth."72He denied it again, with an oath: "I don't know the man!" 73After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, "Surely you are one of them, for your accent gives you away."74Then he began to call down curses on himself and he swore to them, "I don't know the man!" Immediately a rooster crowed. 75Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: "Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly.
Acts 4:8-12 – What kind of Power you got? Soul Power
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! 9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. 11 He is “ ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
John 7:37-39a On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit....
1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?
The Holy Spirit is in you. He is the “Spirit of life” (Romans 8:2).
Ephesians 5:18-19 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:14 ...those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Acts 4:31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
Acts 1:5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.... (8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Listen here
Scripture from tonight:
(Mark 14:66-68)Peter Disowns Jesus - 66While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by. 67When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him. "You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus," she said. 68But he denied it. "I don't know or understand what you're talking about," he said, and went out into the entryway
(John 18:15-18)Peter's Denys - 15Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest's courtyard, 16but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the girl on duty there and brought Peter in. 17"You are not one of his disciples, are you?" the girl at the door asked Peter. He replied, "I am not."18It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself.
(Matthew 26:71-75)Peter's Denys 3 times - 71Then he went out to the gateway, where another girl saw him and said to the people there, "This fellow was with Jesus of Nazareth."72He denied it again, with an oath: "I don't know the man!" 73After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, "Surely you are one of them, for your accent gives you away."74Then he began to call down curses on himself and he swore to them, "I don't know the man!" Immediately a rooster crowed. 75Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: "Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly.
Acts 4:8-12 – What kind of Power you got? Soul Power
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! 9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. 11 He is “ ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
John 7:37-39a On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit....
1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?
The Holy Spirit is in you. He is the “Spirit of life” (Romans 8:2).
Ephesians 5:18-19 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:14 ...those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Acts 4:31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
Acts 1:5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.... (8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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