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We're glad you have chosen to visit us and hope that our website will help you understand God's will and His church better.  As you explore our site, please note our firm reliance on the scriptures - they are our only source of authority as we seek to please our God!  We also want to invite you to come and visit with us at any of our services.  If you have questions about anything you read here, please give us a call or send us an email.  We would love to talk to you about the Bible and the salvation offered by our God.

Lessons for May 13, 2012

AM -- Church Disciple: The Command To Purity (Dave Kostos)

PM -- When I Need To Focus I... (Special Song Service)

I Want Patience and I Want It Now

By Don Case

What are some of the times in your life you may have found most difficult? Periods that may have challenged your patience may have been raising children or teenagers, marriage relations, or health issues. All of us face these difficulties but we often handle them differently. If you have had surgery, a serious disease or injury you know it takes time for the body to heal. While patience does not solve difficult issues, it can, however, make the process easier to handle. Patience allows us time to think and reflect on things, to see situations from a different perspective. It allows us to gain new insights which leads to better decision making and hopefully improved results. Like other traits and virtues, patience helps define our character.

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A BRAND NEW STUDY

What: A Study of Genesis

When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 10am

Why: THE book of beginnings, Genesis helps us understand where it all started and helps us better appreciate God's eternal plan for the redemption of mankind.

PLEASE ... PLEASE ... PLEASE

We use the word "please" most commonly in an attempt to convey good manners or to induce someone into doing something for us. Near the end of Paul's letter to the Romans, he uses the word three times in as many verses so as to remind early and modern Christians about some key things. In Romans 15:1, he says we ought to bear with the weaknesses of others but not so as to please ourselves. In the next verse, he says that we should make every effort to please our neighbors so that they might be edified. And in Romans 15:3, the apostle points out that Christ didn't live on earth attempting to please Himself but rather focused His attention on making the lives of others better.

It's abundantly clear that Paul's use of this word is a deliberate attempt by the Holy Spirit to help us understand that our ultimate goal in life ought to be pleasing our God. In doing so, our focus must be on others. Let us do all we can to please others and please God and when our lives on earth are over, we'll truly be able to reflect on our efforts and be pleased ourselves with our efforts in service to our wonderful God.

Online Resources

Simple Bible Truths
Our show, which aired Tuesday nights, has been
cancelled.
The archive of past shows is still available for your edification.
God Speaks To Our Troubled Times
The Christian perspective reminds us that this world is not our home. While living on earth, we can turn to God's word for guidance as we deal with times of trouble.
Family Life Podcast
Family Life -- A Biblical Perspective
Looking to the Bible for guidance on family roles for husbands, wives, parents, and children.
Family Life Podcast
A Study of The Holy Spirit
A detailed look at what the Holy spirit say about Himself in the book He authored -- The Bible.
The Holy Spirit Podcast
Restoring NT Vision and Spirit
Lessons for rejuvenating 21st Century congregations using 1st Century examples.
NT Vision and Spirit Podcast
Sermon Archive
Sermons from the pulpit of Santee church of Christ from 2005 until now
What God Wants For Me
God desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. --1 Timothy 2:4
Why I Believe...
Seven lessons which will explain the basis of my faith and guide you through the essentials of coming to know God.
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RSS LogoSermon Podcasts

Two podcasts are available, either as a regular RSS feed or from iTunes.

Sunday Morning Sermon
Use this link to subscribe via RSS to the Morning Sermon podcast or click this icon to go to iTunes to subscribe Santee church of Christ - Sunday Morning Sermon. The morning sermon podcast is usually updated on Monday.
Sunday Evening Sermon
Use this link to subscribe via RSS to the Evening Sermon podcast or here for iTunes Santee church of Christ - Sunday Evening Sermon. The evening sermon podcast is updated on Thursday.
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But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. ... But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.
-- 1 Corinthians 12:7, 11

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