tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863420169076007938.post9214396791862715582..comments2023-05-23T04:30:22.949-06:00Comments on Encounter Church Helena: Are You Ready To Be Dangerous?Encounter Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14808092794040986408noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863420169076007938.post-2066095649806876522011-07-08T09:55:14.232-06:002011-07-08T09:55:14.232-06:00Thanks Tim. We are talking about "Taking Fait...Thanks Tim. We are talking about "Taking Faith Risks" this next Sunday. You might be interested to check out the podcast after it is uploaded at:<br /><br />http://podcast.encounterhelena.org<br /><br />Make sure you look me up the next time you are in town!Encounter Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14808092794040986408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863420169076007938.post-26618076593369234882011-07-06T15:33:55.647-06:002011-07-06T15:33:55.647-06:00In a lukewarm church, there is no conviction for s...In a lukewarm church, there is no conviction for sin. In a church that is truly surrendered to Jesus Christ, there will be conviction for sin. If our life has the fire of the Holy Ghost, others will feel uncomfortable around us; they will think that we are dangerous to their comfort zone of sin and passivity. Jesus' life was very dangerous to the power structure of the Pharisees.<br /><br />Look at the word "faith": it has RISK written all over it. "It is only through faith that we are able to please God." Danger-faith.<br /><br />I have hitchhiked through Helena many times over the years. I have stayed at God's Love Mission a number of times. The Lord has had me on the road for most of 15 years now. Right now I am in California staying with some friends for a while.<br /><br />God bless you in your ministry.Tim Sheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07931913325290043598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863420169076007938.post-82943899313933921392010-12-23T09:20:00.556-07:002010-12-23T09:20:00.556-07:00We are so glad you asked that question! The truth ...We are so glad you asked that question! The truth is that we considered this very question early on, addressing whether the word "dangerous" is an accurate way to describe Jesus and Encounter.<br /><br />The answer is a resounding "Yes"! But like many considerations, it is within the conversation presented above.<br /><br />Perhaps you missed it, but we wrote "There is safety and comfort for those who are broken. But those who are religious, those who worship tradition at the expense of worshiping God, those who are frozen in their cautiousness — they will be disturbed."<br /><br />You see, we desire to disturb the comfortable, and comfort the disturbed. Those who are content in their faith, those who are satisfied with the status quo, who see no need to follow Jesus in changing this world - we will be dangerous to their ways.<br /><br />We are dangerous to the patterns of this world, we are dangerous to the kingdom of this world, and we are dangerous to the prince of this world (Satan).<br /><br />From our point of view and in this context, you can distinguish a dangerous church from a safe church.<br /><br />A dangerous church...<br />1) Embraces an uncivilized approach (like Jesus)<br />2) Possesses a divine boldness<br />3) Lives out a risk-taking faith<br />4) Displays an unshakable devotion<br />5) Becomes a selfless community<br /><br />A safe church..<br />1) Becomes self-focused<br />2) Strives to keep it's own members happy<br />3) Avoids controversial issues<br />4) Stays cautious in their faith<br />5) Guards the status quo at all costs<br /><br />So once more, do we want to describe Jesus' behavior and our congregation? Absolutely.Encounter Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14808092794040986408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863420169076007938.post-31526196727109378242010-12-22T19:32:36.290-07:002010-12-22T19:32:36.290-07:00Are you sure that "dangerous" is the way...Are you sure that "dangerous" is the way to describe Jesus' behavior and your congregation?<br /><br />dan·ger·ous (dnjr-s) adj.<br />1. Involving or filled with danger; perilous.<br />2. Being able or likely to do harm.<br />likely to harm or kill someone, or to damage or destroy something<br />likely to have a bad effect or to cause a problem<br />adjective<br />full of danger; likely to cause injury, pain, etc.; unsafe; perilous<br /><br />Synonyms: grave, grievous, hazardous, jeopardizing, menacing, parlous, perilous, risky, serious, threatening, unhealthy, unsafe, venturesome<br />Antonyms: harmless, innocent, innocuous, nonhazardous, nonthreatening, safe,unthreatening<br /><br /><br />Definition: Attended or beset with danger; full of risk; perilous; hazardous; unsafeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com