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How to Face Disappointments?
[Sermon Series]
07/12/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
Are You a Slave to Sin?
[Healing]
04/13/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
"Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin." Romans 6:6
Be free. Live life to the fullest and Don't give in to what Christ gave His life for!
Pastor
30,000 Eggs | 3,000 People
[Outreach]
04/05/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
This past weekend was about extreme generosity from In Himers! Over a month ago with a desire to meet the needs of our community I spoke out at our Worship Experience that we would be giving out 20,000 eggs, Wii's and other prizes all for free. I walked away from that service with Faith that could move mountains!
This past weekend we didn't meet our 20,000 eggs...we actually knocked that number off the table and brought in over 30,000 eggs, gave out 3 Wii's, 1 Xbox, MP3 Player, gift cards and 4 bikes! This is a great picture of what could happen when a church unites with
one purpose and vision to Change Hearts and Restore Lives.
Where is God challenging to stretch your generosity? We could do this for a one time event, but what if you and I could take on a Spirit of Generosity like in Acts 2? I want to challenge you to commit to being generous.
Community Serve Project Calendar
[Evangelism]
03/25/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
Community Serve Project Calendar
Ok, here it is! These are the projects we will take on. Show up and lets "Change the Heart of the Community."
5 Days Left | IN90
[Fasting & Praying]
03/16/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
5 Days Left | IN90
IN90 has been one of the greatest inreach and outreach tools we have ever took on with over 450+ who signed up to take the challenge.
With only 5 days left on this 90 day challenge, I wanted to encourage you to finish strong with your reading and journaling. I know the last stretch is always the hardest, but let the text drive you!
Pastor Sophia and I are super excited to hear all the testimonies of how God moved in your life!
Pastor
He Fell Asleep in My Arms - Thailand Update
[Fasting & Praying]
02/19/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
He Fell Asleep in My Arms - Thailand Update
Hello Everyone, It is Friday 7:33am, we are getting ready to head to the jungle with Pastor Dee. Not sure how long we will be staying there, we just got word that 42 kids are now in the safe house and its super packed, thiers possiblities of building another one on the land we helped to purchase!
Yesterday we went to visit Pastor Dee at the church here in Thailand. When we showed up, they greeted us with a big huge...and to our surprise, two little boys from that had just been rescued were there. I sat on the floor in hopes to see if one of them would come to me and let me hold him...so one did. His name is Milo, 6 months old...mom was going to trash him because she didnt want him, so Dee heard and went to get him. When she got there the mom was telling Dee that she hated him and didnt want him and Dee said, we will take care of him.
Live from Thailand
[Fasting & Praying]
02/16/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
Live from Thailand
Hello everyone! The team and I have offically arrived in Bangkok, Thailand after 24 hours of traveling. We are already making God connections with people in the city! I want you to join me live Tuesday, February 16th at 7pm (MST) http://www.ustream.tv/channel/thailand-trip1
See you then!!!
Pastor
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Day 38 & 39 - Lets Pray for...
[Fasting & Praying]
02/10/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
Day 38 - Lets pray for...
Sunday! I believe many new guests will be there, because your bringing them!!! My prayer is for God to show me who's going to be there and prepare for them to get saved.
I need you to take the next 2 days and commit 45 minutes to an Hour praying for this Sundays Worship Experience. I will continue to minister on Soul Winning!
Thank you for praying,
Pastor
Day 37 - A Soul Winner Prayer
[Fasting & Praying]
02/09/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
Day 37 - A Soul Winner Prayer
"One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, "Don't be afraid! Speak out! Don't be silent! 10 For I'm with you , and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me." Acts 18:9-11(NLT)
What are you fearing? Why don't you know what to say? When you speak, are you being heard?
I pray this over you and know God will and can use you!
Pastor
Day 36 - How to Grow by 200 in 2 Months
[Fasting & Praying]
02/08/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
Day 36 - How to Grow by 200 in 2 Months 1. We must start by creating a SOUL WINNING CULTURE at In Him. 2. We must be revolutionary in our approach! (Church is no longer within the four walls.) 3. We must began to invite, compel and bring our friends, co-workers, bosses, homeless, etc. 4. We must make our Worship Experience the best day of the week. 5. We must WIN the battle of Influence in our communities. “Whoever shows up more WINS!” 6. We must be the Salt & Light to our workplaces. 7. We must engage in Marketplaces. (Business is not a bad word, its actually were Jesus converted) 8. We must become master Conversationist. (People need to know us for what we are for, not against.) 9. We Gospel must re-presented, not just represented. (Christ follower is your new title) 10. We must commit to the Great Commandment, the Great Commission & Cultural Mandate!
Hello everyone. Thank you for being patient with me on my blog entries. I have been preparing for my trip to Thailand, so I have not been able to blog as much in the last 2 weeks.
However, I will be blogging and posting pictures of my trip to Thailand next week.
Below is the 10 Ways I gave the Church on How to Grow by 200 in 2 Months. If you are not from IN HIM but your a Pastor, please take these and grow!!!
Who are you bringing to church this weekend? Lets grow by 200 in 2 months!!!
Pastor
Day 32 - Filled & Spilled
[Fasting & Praying]
02/04/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
Day 32 - Filled & Spilled
Acts 2:4 "And everyone present was FILLED with the Holy Spirit and began to speaking in other tongues, as the Holy Spirit gave them utterance."
I believe for many years churches have been caught up with the people just being filled with the Holy Spirit...while missing the purpose of what the power of the Spirit was for. I'm a firm believer in the infilling evidence of the Holy Spirit.
God wants us to not only be FILLED but SPILLED.
Acts 2:42 "All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals and to prayer. 47 "...all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord ADDED to their fellowship those who were being SAVED!
Filled + Spilled = Salvation!!!
What are we gonna do with the power of the Holy Spirit? Are you filled? Are you spilled?
Pastor
Day 30 - Sugar Fast?
[Fasting & Praying]
02/02/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
Day 30 - Sugar Fast?
Congratulations to all who successfully completed the Daniel Fast and the No Meat Fast. I trust and believe that you received spiritual and physical results.
We are now moving over to a no sugar fast and many are asking the question(s) to clarify, so here you go.
What is included in the Sugar Fast?
- Obviously-white sugar, refined sugar (that includes brown sugar. It is just white sugar with molasses added to it.)
- Anything with sugar added to it.
- White breads
- White crackers and ... snacks. Yep. Full of white flour and yeast and sugar
- Most cold cereals, especially those with the 2nd and 3rd ingredient listed "sugar" or "corn syrup" or "fructose" or other fancy words for hidden sugars. Read the labels.
- Anything with "..ose" tacked on the end of an ingredient they are mostly fancy words for hidden sugars. By the way, "Fat Free" items are full of "sugars".
Pastor
Day 29 - It's Just a Thrill
[Fasting & Praying]
02/01/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
One of my all time favorite stories from the bible comes out of John 15:1.
"Jesus said "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener." The true vine is a vine Jesus wanted us to be connected to. Truth reveals truth."
John 8:32 says "You shall KNOW the TRUTH and the TRUTH shall set you free."
As we look across the landscape your life, their are many opportunities to connect ourselves to other things that promise provision. For instance, if your boss is telling you all the right words, giving you big raises, allowing you to have keys to the office and showing extreme favoritism. It becomes very tempting to disconnect from Jesus who said "HE IS the true VINE....in other words I am everything you need."
A lot of times we choose to go with what seem or looks good, masking it by saying "this must be Gods favor." You must filter your thought through truth and ask God if this is He's will or just a thrill! Most of the time it's just a thrill or like MJ would say "THRILLER."
Jesus looks out for what causes you to produce and be fulfilled!
Are you connected to the truth? If not, what has caused you to disconnect? What things in your life are just a thrill? Are you ready to be fulfilled?
Pastor
Day 25-28 - Blog Break
[Fasting & Praying]
01/28/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
Day 25-28 | Blog Break
Thank you for reading the blogs. I decieded to take a few days for a blog break, keep up with me starting Monday, February 1st.
Pastor
Day 24 - B.I.G. Sinners
[Fasting & Praying]
01/27/2010
By Vasquez, Pastor David
"Tax collectors and other NOTORIOUS SINNERS often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such sinful people - even eating with them." Luke 15:1 (NLT)
This scripture has always been one that got me thinking about how we (INHIM) do church. This scripture say that theses "Notorious Sinners OFTEN CAME to listen to Jesus teach." WOW, the real mark of influence is not when you can get a bunch of Christians, Bible Thumpers and Spirit filled believers to come here you, but when you can get the BIG SINNERS to come and listen.
I really feel the Spirit of Jesus is coming on our church. When I look at the landscape of those who come worship with us every morning, were made up of ex cons, adulterer, murders, crazy past life lives and all the above! If only the church could get ahold of Jesus church growth strategies, we would let the world know more about what we are for, them what we are against!
How did Jesus get the BIG SINNERS in?
I believe he related, didn't speak christianize, felt compassion not sorry and helped them change the quality of their heart. People know when you want them just to be a number and when you point them to Jesus.
Not only did they come, but the scripture says they came OFTEN, it wasn't a one time thing...he was able to get them there often. If you keep reading, Jesus would go looking for the lost and eating with the lost. This is called, relationship. He built a relationship with the BIG SINNERS, he wasn't afraid or offended by their worldly actions but motivated to make a impact on their lives.
What if the church could attract SINNERS like Jesus? Can we say we are seeking relationship with the SINNERS to gain access into their heart? Is the church called to be safe or dangerous?
Church lets step it out and change our world with the reality of God's Word!
Love you guys,
Pastor
