June 3rd, 3 - 7pm at Carlisle BIC - all of those involved in ministry at New Life will be gathering that Sunday evening for training, vision, encouragement, and goal setting.

The Green Eyed Monster does a number on Joseph’s brothers…  Genesis 37:1-11)
Amy’s Story…

20 Just as Death and Destruction are never satisfied, so human desire is never satisfied.   Proverbs 27:20 (NLT)

Feeding the Green Eyed Monster

1. When I COMPARE who I am and what I have to others I am feeding jealousy.
2. REFLECTING on what I don’t have feeds a jealous heart.
3. Enjoying the SET BACKS of others feeds a jealous heart.
Taking Out the Green Eyed Monster

“The most powerful agent of growth and transformation is something much more basic than any technique: a change of heart.” John Welwood

25 “Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth will be washed away, and you will no longer worship idols. 26 And I will give you a new heart with new and right desires, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony heart of sin and give you a new, obedient heart. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you so you will obey my laws and do whatever I command.     Ezekiel 36:25-27 (NLT)

Secret weapon THANKFULNESS.
Trust that God PROVIDES what I NEED when I need it! And thank Him when He does.
Celebrate the ACCOMPLISHMENTS of others.
Are you dealing with JEALOUSY? Invite the Holy Spirit to show you what’s in your closet?
 

Naomi’s Story… (Ruth 1-4)

 

 

Glenda’s Story…

 
What’s In Your Closet?
 I’m bitter because…

 

 

The Bitterness Spiral…

 

 

 

31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior.  Ephesians 4:31 (NLT)

 

 

Opening The Closet…

1. Ask the Holy Spirit to shine his light in your life to reveal what you are bitter about?
2. Acknowledge what you are bitter about, and that you may be justified?
3. Admit your inability to deal with it on your own.
4. Invite the Holy Spirit to begin restoring what was lost and to change the story.
a. Sharing with another individual
b. Going to the person who you are bitter with
c. Pray through the situation. For wisdom and understanding.

 

 

Remember: Healing is a PROCESS.

 

 

 
Question: Are you going to stay in the bitterness and miss out on the joy of living, experiencing the life Jesus offers to each one of us?

 

Listen to Sermon: I Lay Down My Moses - New Life Community Church of Carlisle, PA [35Mb]

The Project S.H.A.R.E. facility on the corner of Lincoln and Pitt Street in Carlisle will be renovated on June 2 with the support of New Life Community Church of Carlisle, PA. New Life Community friends and members have worked hard to raise the finances to fund this project through donations and community support at the Amani festival booth this past weekend. Join with us on June 2 as we continue to serve and reach out to our community at Project S.H.A.R.E!

More details will be made available soon.

Listen to Sermon: Joy - New Life Community Church of Carlisle, PA [18Mb]

Listen to Sermon: Pulling the Pin on Financial Pressure - New Life Community Church of Carlisle, PA [30Mb]

Do you feel financial pressure?

• If I just had…
• Once I finish…
• We need __ so I’ll…
• I don’t know how we’ll…
• Did you see what the neighbors…

17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.  1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NIV)

Four Keys To Pulling The Pin On Financial Pressure

1. Put your HOPE in God.

4 Don’t weary yourself trying to get rich. Why waste your time? 5 For riches can disappear as though they had the wings of a bird!  Proverbs 23:4-5 (NLT)

2. Give GENEROUSLY.

19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.  Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV)

3. SAVE appropriately.

4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.   Proverbs 23:4 (NIV)

4. Spend CAREFULLY.

What Can I Do Today?

a. Share with God your desire to Trust Him.

b. Invite the Holy Spirit into your life. Walk through this with Him.

c. Practice generous giving. Start small but start!

d. Start to evaluate and think about your saving and spending from a spiritual perspective not a cultural perspective.