The Gospel Conference: Session 3 and 4

Posted on March 31st, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

The Gospel Conference
Cornerstone Community Church, Simi Valley, CA
Session 3/4: “The Recurring Patterns Of Life And Ministry”
Jeff Vanderstelt

1 Peter 2:9-12

The Six Rhythms Of Gospel Living

1. Story Forming
   • The Redemption Story = Creation–>Fall–>Redemption–>Restoration
   • Story As Family–>Each Other: Do you know the story of those in your family (community group etc)?
   • Story As Missionaries–>Neighbors: Do you know the story of those in your neighborhood and surrounding community?
   • Story As Servants–>Tangible Blessings: Knowing someone story will show you the gaps in their own Redemptive Story giving you the opportunity to be a tangible blessing
2. Listen
   • Listen To God First
   • Listen As Family–>Spirit/Each Other: Listen for fruit
   • Listen As Missionaries–>Neighbors: Listen for gaps in fruit
   • Listen As Servants–>Do It!: If we truly listen to someone we have to react by doing something to fill in the gaps
3. Celebrate
   • Christians have a lot to celebrate and party about!
   • Celebrate As Family–>Jesus Parties
   • Celebrate As Missionaries–>Redeem Parties
   • Celebrate As Servants–>Prep, Provide, Clean Up
4. Bless
   • There are enough resources here on earth to bless everyone
   • Bless As Family–>Each other
   • Bless As Missionaries–>What would bless instead of curse?
   • Bless As Servants–>Spend all he has given you!
5. Eat
   • In Scripture meals are used as tools of remembrance of God’s grace and provision
   • Eat As Family–>Remember grace
   • Eat As Missionaries–>Eat with neighbors
   • Eat As Servants–>Bring the food/Gospel over the table
6. Recreate/Rest
   • God rescued us so that we can find rest in Him
   • Recreate/Rest As Family–>Rest, play, create beauty, work unto God
   • Recreate/Rest As Missionaries and Servants–>Find what is missing

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The Gospel Conference: Session 2

Posted on March 31st, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

The Gospel Conference
Cornerstone Community Church, Simi Valley, CA
Session 2: “The Gospel And It’s Implications – Part 2″
Jeff Vanderstelt

1 Peter 2:9-12

Our Three Identities In Christ

1. A Chosen Race = Family
   • The best evidence of the Gospel and the best light for the Gospel is Christians loving and caring for one another
   • The Gospel can even be displayed in your repentance
   • We’ve been called to be a display to all people in the world of what God is like
2. A Royal Priesthood = Missionaries
   • We are Christ’s representatives
   • cf. 2 Cor. 5 The ministry of reconciliation is a metaphor for the Gospel
   • You are the priest in your community and neighborhood
3. A Holy Nation  = Servants
   • We are called to be different in every way
   • We most embody Christ in our servanthood
   • We are to be set apart but not separated from the world

The Bottom Line: We are called to be a family of missionaries that serve the King

Great Thoughts

• The best way to be a preacher is to live a life that demands an answer
• We are called to be worship leaders in whatever situation God places us
• Does your life resemble the truth of the Gospel?

Tags: Cornerstone Church Simi Valley, Francis Chan, Jeff Vanderstelt, The Gospel Conference

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-03-29

Posted on March 29th, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

• Quote of the day: “Why you nevah happy?” -Francis Chan #
• It’s nice to finaly be getting over the crap of the past 2.5 years! #
• It’s a nice brisk evening! #
• Y’all gotta hear Clayton’s Story… http://www.claytonsstory.com/ #
• Ready for another long nights journey into day! #
• Just got home from work… time for a quick nap before meeting a friend for lunch this afternoon… hopefully LATE this afternoon! #
• I’m loving this morning IM’s with my sister! #
• Glad I still have some leftover pizza from BJ’s last night! #
• Had a great mountain driving adventure! #
• Getting ready to go to closing night of “The Happiest Millionaire” @TMC #
• Another great first act! #
• What an amazing closing performance! Rock on TMC Theater! #
• Just got back from hanging out with cast and crew of “The Happiest Millionaire” at Denny’s. You guys are a blessing! #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-03-22

Posted on March 22nd, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

• Checking out JMac’s church this morning… #
• Going to Sunday School for the first time in 10 years! #
• Family Day BBQ! #
• Well after tonight… I’m ready to sell it all for Jesus… no i’m not kidding… no it’s not a metaphor… yes I mean ALL! #
• So far so good on giving things up… No Starbucks today! #
• Going to bed to be ready for whatever comes 12 hours from now… #
• Wish the day had turned out differently but God is still good and He’s still on the throne… #
• Had a good chat with a former prof… thank God for the faculty and staff at TMC… #
• Listening to “Age To Age” by Amy Grant… Old school 80’s Xtian Pop Music yeah! #
• Attending the opening performance of “The Happiest Millionaire” @ The Masters College http://loopt.us/EBJ4Dg #
• Wow the first act was awesome!!!! #
• Amazing and talent filled evening! Way to go cast and crew! #
• Finally got a cover for my iPhone… I was tired of people harassing me aboot it! #
• Why is it I always want to cry during Japanese Anime theme songs that play over the credits? #
• Why the heck do they make it so easy to eat a whole row of Mint Milanos? DARN YOU PEPPERIDGE FARMS!!!!!! #
• Enjoying the Community Group BBQ! #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-03-15

Posted on March 15th, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

• Pondering how to get everything done this week… #
• Let’s see if I can put the “Over” in Overtime! #
• MIssing my dear friend Alese Coco. She would have turned 25 today. http://alesecoco.org #
• What a week to get sick… I hope it’s not ebola again… #
• In for a long night on a shaky stomach… #
• Will have a lot to Blog about a week from now… #
• Was almost able to make it a 12 hour shift… guess i’m getting over ebola after all… #
• Going to work… attempting at least 10 hours… we shall see… #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-03-08

Posted on March 8th, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

• At Islands f #
• At Islands to celebrate my B-day a little early! #
• She’s a mah birthday too! #
• Surprise lunch with NaNa! #
• Looks like it’s gonna be a looooong bug bite! #
• Trying to sell Twitter to Tosh! #
• Going on a mystery adventure with a friend… here is a hint: “The sky is not the limit.” #
• Watched the live launch of the Keplar Telescope! @ Griffith Observatory http://loopt.us/Wred1A #
• Wrapping up the evening @ Macaroni Grill http://loopt.us/z-m1Tg #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-03-01

Posted on March 1st, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

• It’s a beautiful day in Santa Barbara! #
• Great exhibits! @ Santa Barbara Maritime Museum http://loopt.us/kgNUMg #
• Time for a relaxing late lunch early dinner… Linner! @ State and a Bar and Grill http://loopt.us/qF67pA #
• Exhausted after a fun day traveling and enjoying the company of my family… #
• Almost done w #
• Almost done with an easy day at work! #
• Catching up on the State Of The Union… #
• Time for bed… #
• Had a great time at Community Group! #
• Overtime is approved! OH YEAH BABY! #

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