Greenbrier Church

MOCAK luncheon!

Kelly Neklason — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:58:01 +0000

It’s time once again to gather and pray for our college age kids! Please rsvp with your topping to share. You’re also invited to bring along a scripture or revelation the Lord has given to you and we will pray over our children together!

Where: 1413 Baffy Loop, Chesapeake
When: Monday, March 22nd
Time: 12:30pm
Contact: Connie Brew, 548.4441

God Reveals

Pastor Eric — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:01:28 +0000

Truth: When people live by their own standards, not Gods; and follow the craving of their own hearts the results are devastating. In mercy God allows the consequences of evil to become evident in the hope that those who are lost will find their way in Him.

Scripture: “Trouble after trouble will come. One report will follow another. But they will not be true. The people will try to get visions from the prophets. But there will not be any. The teaching of the law by the priests will be gone. So will advice from the elders. The king will be filled with sadness. The princes will lose all hope. The hands of the people of the land will tremble. I will punish them based on how they have lived. I will judge them by their own standards. Then they will know that I am Lord.” (Ezekiel 7:26-27 NLT)

Prayer: Eternally Wise God. I ask for mercy today. I will turn my thoughts back to You and will share the power of Your truth with others. In mercy forgive us and restore to us the joy of our salvation. Redeem us back from the darkness that surrounds us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Rewards the Faithful but Punishes Evil

Pastor Eric — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:01:46 +0000

Truth: God has established His world to operate on the principles and truths of His Word. When people are faithful to His word there is an eternal reward that begins to work in their lives. At the same time, wrong doers are responsible for their attitudes and actions and bring God’s judgment into their lives.

Scripture: “And if any merchants should survive, they will never return to their business. For what God has said applies to everyone – it will not be changed! Not one person whose life is twisted by sin will recover.” (Ezekiel 7:13 NLT)

Prayer: God you are Sovereign and the world is under Your control. I ask You to help me live my life according to Your word and to experience the abundance that comes with obedience. At the same time, grant me the boldness to explain the truth of Your Word and the evil consequences that will come to those who reject Your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen. (Ezekiel 7:13NLT)

God Desires to Speak to those who will Listen

Pastor Eric — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:01:00 +0000

Truth: Each day presents an opportunity to hear from numerous opinions and multiple voices. God places the truth and blessing of His word into the lives of those who will listen and obey. But when people stop following His commands God withdraws His blessing in hopes that they will return to Him.

Scripture: “Jerusalem’s gates have fallen to the ground; He destroyed and smashed the bars of the gates. Her king and her princes are among the nations. The teaching of the Lord has stopped, and the prophets do not have visions from the Lord.” (Lamentations 2:9 NCV)

Prayer: Ever-truthful God. Today I come to You with ears ready to hear. Help my heart to be filled with Your truth and to guide my mind to work and walk according to Your word. I know that You protect and guide those who are walking in Your path and I choose to be known as one who will listen and obey. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God’s Word Brings Clarity

Pastor Eric — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:01:58 +0000

Truth: Everything good gift that comes from God lines up with the standard, the truth of His word. Since God can not lie and will not violate what He has decreed, His words are safe, trustworthy and always bring clarity.

Scripture: “This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: ‘Don’t pay attention to what the prophets are saying to you. They fill you with false hopes. They talk about visions that come from their own minds. What they say does not come from My mouth.’” (Jeremiah 23:16 NCV)

Prayer: Loving and Gracious Father, how grateful I am today that You always bring clarity and purpose to the confusion that swirls around me. Help me today to base what I do and to evaluate what I hear on the never-changing truths of Your word. They are more valuable than life itself. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Vision to Change Our World – Part 1 – Eric Watt

Weekly Message — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:00:03 +0000

A Vision to Change Our World – Part 1 – Eric Watt – PowerPoint

God Always Reveals the Truth

Pastor Eric — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:01:07 +0000

Truth: There are many voices in our culture shouting out attention getting falsehoods and manipulating the hearts of the broken. Their lies lead to despair and destruction but God always reveals a hope that is based on His truth.

Scripture: “Then the Lord said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them. I have not even spoken to them. Everything they tell you about their visions or secret knowledge is a lie. They pretend to bring you messages from other gods. They try to get you to believe their own mistaken ideas.” (Jeremiah 14:14 NCV)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are the author of truth and in You there are no lies and there are no words that wound or manipulate. Grant me discernment today, that I might be filled with the nourishment of Your word and grow in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Uses Others to Reveal His Best for You

Pastor Eric — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:01:20 +0000

Truth: God has a plan for your life that is revealed with the power of three persons: Himself, another person and you. Because He knows that directions can be lost, misinterpreted or forgotten He often expresses the roadmap for your journey in the context of relationships with others.

Scripture: “This is the vision Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw about what would happen to Judah and Jerusalem.” (Isaiah 1:1 NCV)

Prayer: Gracious and Merciful Heavenly Father. Thank you for promising to reveal Yourself and Your plans to me. I now understand that the fullest expression of Your revelation comes through the relationships that I have with others who are following You. Help me today to seek their wisdom and counsel and, together, find Your perfect peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God’s Word brings Blessings

Pastor Eric — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:01:29 +0000

Truth: The word of God is powerful, filled with truth and revelation. It speaks accurately about yesterday, truthfully about today and perceptively about tomorrow. God’s promises blessings to those who listen, who obey and who walk out His revelation.

Scripture: “Without prophetic vision people run wild, but blessed are those who follow [God's] teachings.” (Proverbs 29:18) GWT

Prayer: Heavenly Father, since You can see all things past, present and future, help me to turn my focus on You and to listen for Your insight and direction. I believe that when I follow the power of Your word that Your eternal blessings will come my way. Today I cling to the power of Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God’s Words Set the Course for Your Life

Pastor Eric — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:01:11 +0000

Truth: If you are in a place of confusion or despair you can take great hope in the reality that God speaks to those who worship Him. He desires to give you strength, courage and endurance. and He honors your love and allegiance to Him.

Scripture: “Once, in a vision, you spoke to those who worship you. You said, “I have given strength to a warrior; I have raised up a young man from my people.” (Psalms 89:19) NCV

Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, I know that You want to help me do well in life. You have more wisdom than I can understand, more love than I can grasp and more mercy than I deserve. Help me today to listen to the quiet thunder of your voice. May it provide direction for today and set the course for my tomorrow. In Jesus’ name, Amen.