On October 2, 2008 a small band of intrepid warriors, weary from the daily struggles of life, made their way through the splendors of north Florida, the long winding roads of Georgia, and the treacherous mountains of Tennessee to the Bill Rice Ranch for much needed rest, relaxation, and recharging.As usual, the ranch did NOT disappoint!
Two great services on Thursday night and a good nights sleep did nothing but prepare us for the next day of blessing.
On Friday morning, October 3, 2008 after a fantastic breakfast (the food at the Ranch is utterly delicious) we had our first service of the day. Evangelist Bill Rice III was the preacher and as usual he preached the Word with power. The second speaker of the day was Evangelist Troy Carlson. See November 2008 blogs for more details of these messages.
Evangelist Rick Flanders stepped up to the plate later that day. All these guys were hitting home runs! Brother Flanders preached on, "WHY THE FAILURE?" from Acts 1:1-14.
The early church did well.
1. There was Proof [v. 1-3a]
2. There was Teaching [v. 3b]
3. There was the Promise [v. 4]
4. There was Prayer [v. 24]
5. There was Power
6. There was Obedience (Preaching)
7. There was fruit [Acts 2]
We've gotten off track. What mistakes have we made?
1. Going without Knowing [v. 3] a neglect of the Bible
2. Going without Glowing [v. 4-5] going out without praying for the power
3. Knowing without Going [v. 6-7] neglecting evangelism
4. Gazing without Going [v. 11] neglect of involvement
Practical things----
The Retreat is about back home
the mountaintop is about the valley
the well is about the thirst
It's not meant to be enjoyed--- it's meant to be used!
Two great services on Thursday night and a good nights sleep did nothing but prepare us for the next day of blessing.
On Friday morning, October 3, 2008 after a fantastic breakfast (the food at the Ranch is utterly delicious) we had our first service of the day. Evangelist Bill Rice III was the preacher and as usual he preached the Word with power. The second speaker of the day was Evangelist Troy Carlson. See November 2008 blogs for more details of these messages.
Evangelist Rick Flanders stepped up to the plate later that day. All these guys were hitting home runs! Brother Flanders preached on, "WHY THE FAILURE?" from Acts 1:1-14.
The early church did well.
1. There was Proof [v. 1-3a]
2. There was Teaching [v. 3b]
3. There was the Promise [v. 4]
4. There was Prayer [v. 24]
5. There was Power
6. There was Obedience (Preaching)
7. There was fruit [Acts 2]
We've gotten off track. What mistakes have we made?
1. Going without Knowing [v. 3] a neglect of the Bible
2. Going without Glowing [v. 4-5] going out without praying for the power
3. Knowing without Going [v. 6-7] neglecting evangelism
4. Gazing without Going [v. 11] neglect of involvement
Practical things----
The Retreat is about back home
the mountaintop is about the valley
the well is about the thirst
It's not meant to be enjoyed--- it's meant to be used!
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