Monday, May 18, 2009
Please check out the new blog...
www.studio78wheatonbible.blogspot.com
See you later!
Scott Murray
This BLOG is going bye bye...
"To Date...or Not to Date...is there a Question?"
Monday, May 11, 2009
Here is the message from last Wednesday. Check it out, tell me what you think!
To Date or Not To Date
(This is a copy of my notes that I used for last week’s message on dating.)
When I was growing up…my idea of dating consisted of holding someone’s hand during couple skate at the roller rink.
• If there was a girl that I liked, I asked her if she wanted to “Go Out” with me.
• This basically meant, that we were boyfriend or girlfriend, but we never went out…I couldn’t Drive!
2 reasons to date:
1. To Break up
2. To get married
• If you are dating to “Break Up”, then do not invest your body, your time, do not change your plans for this person. Also, do not invest your emotions on this person. The truth is…one of you will break the other person’s heart! You do not want to the type of person that is known for breaking hearts!
• If you dating to “Get Married”…(which looking around the room I can see that none of you are, maybe the Wheaton College staff!)…then ALSO, do not invest your body (save that for marriage), but DO invest your time, your future planning…but remember; this person may break up with you!
There isn’t much in the Bible about dating.
• All those marriages were arranged by mom and dad…
• DO you trust your parents to find you someone to marry?
Here is something pretty interesting…
35% of teenagers claimed “parents” to be the biggest influence on their dating practices.
Here are the contenders:
Friends = 28%
Media = 4%
Siblings = 4%
Religious leader/Faith community = 3%
Boyfriend or girlfriend = 2%
Other family member = 2%
What does God say about this whole thing?
1 Thes. 4:1-8
Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel still more. For you know what commandments we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God; and that no man transgress and defraud his brother in the matter because the Lord is the avenger in all these things, just as we also told you before and solemnly warned you. For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification. So, he who rejects this is not rejecting man but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to you.
Song of Solomon 2:7
“I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, By the gazelles or by the hinds of the field, That you do not arouse or awaken my love Until she pleases.”
Eph. 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Here is something that you NEED to hear and KNOW…
-GOD HAS FORGIVEN YOU
-GOD CAN MAKE YOU WHOLE AGAIN
-If you have messed up: He wants to put you back together
-Before you mess up: He wants to show you so much love and security, so you don’t have to look anywhere else for your identity.
In your core groups TONIGHT, you will get a chance to write down a question or two about this subject:
• Be serious
• We will answer as many as we can next week with our expert panels and we split up the guys and the girls for the message part of the night.
This Wed. Guest Speaker: Jeremy Kingsley!!!!!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
OK GUYS...you are in for something awesome this week at Studio 78! We have a guest speaker. His name is Jeremy Kingsley. He is a professional speaker, and one of my great friends! Here is a couple of things you must do before Wednesday at 6:30.
1. You have to come
2. Invite someone that to hear him...it doesn't matter if they know God or not!
3. Get ready for an awesome night.
4. Invite anyone...even your PARENTS!!!
He is speaking at Moody Bible Institute that morning, then joining us as we play games, worship God and get into the Bible!
Here is a Bio of Jeremy!
Jeremy Kingsley is a Bible teacher and a leader for a new generation. Every year he challenges large audiences of people in the US and internationally at universities, music festivals, special events and conferences “Don’t read the Bible to finish, read
it to change,” “Humility and service is the path to true greatness.” Jeremy Kingsley
is a third generation minister. He is passionate about knowing Christ and making Him known. A talented and creative communicator, he has become one of the most sought after speakers in the country.
Jeremy’s early years were spent in the frigid winters of Wisconsin and his teen
years in the politically charged environment of Washington, DC. In both places Jeremy learned many personal lessons about character, integrity, and persecution (that comes when Christians refuse to compromise Jesus’ standards).
After playing three years on the varsity basketball team in high school and scoring over 1000 points, Jeremy was named the Conference Most Valuable Player his senior year. Colleges pursued him, but so did a higher calling. With an
all-consuming desire to “know Jesus,” Jeremy made a difficult decision to give
up the opportunity to play college basketball in order to attend Columbia International University in South Carolina and enter full-time vocational ministry. There he earned two degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Biblical Teaching and a Master of Arts in Teaching.
Since then God has opened the door for Jeremy to minister and speak to hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. Jeremy invites listeners to be servants,
to lead from a humble position, and to live authentic Christian lives. He also teaches homiletics, evangelism training, leadership development, and is a consultant for churches, para-church organizations, and corporations (interested in effective team leadership).
Jeremy has written multiple articles and two books, One Step Closer to a life worth living and Be Last: Descending to Greatness, and has recorded three live speaking events: Amazing Jesus, Reputation, and The Encounter. In 2004 Jeremy founded Onelife Ministries, a non-profit, faith-based ministry. Its mission is to invite people
to know and love Jesus Christ, to strengthen them in their faith, and to offer
biblical insight for long-term spiritual growth and ministry through Biblically
centered, inspiring, relevant teaching and resources.
You can also check him out at: www.jeremykingsley.com
See you this Wednesday!
Scott Murray
Wheaton Bible Church
Friday, March 20, 2009
OK Junior High...You have until THIS WEDNESDAY to get us your application for Full Service...Do not let this experience go on without you!
You can get more information here http://wbcwarehouse.com.snapshotweb.org/WBCJuniorHighMinistry/Events/tabid/85/Default.aspx
See you then,
Scott Murray
Junior High Pastor
Wheaton Bible Church
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Hey...We have a great event for you and your parent(s)! You have to come to this all day event on Saturday, April 18th. The price is $10 a person and it is from 9-3:00 PM, and lunch is included! It is at the church...in the East Worship Hall.
Why not come...ask your mom or dad...and make it the best day of the year. Let's face it, we all want to get closer to our parents and we all want them to understand us more! Take a chance and sign up on the warehouse website. www.wbcwarehouse.com See you this week!!!
Scott Murray
Junior High Pastor
Wheaton Bible Church
FACEBOOK ANYONE?
Monday, February 23, 2009
Hello Everyone! I am writing to tell you that I am excited that we have created a new group on FACEBOOK! Yes...that's right! I don't know if you have a facebook site, and if you do not, then maybe it is because your parents do not want you to. THAT IS TOTALLY FINE WITH ME...but if you do have one, you need to join our group. It is called Studio78. If you become a member you will hear of the more recent, up to date news and information about the ministry. So...see you on Facebook...and by the way, if you and I are not friends yet.......FRIEND ME!
Scott Murray
Junior High Pastor
Wheaton Bible Church
smurray@wheatonbible.org
Parents...if you would like to talk about issues with FACEBOOK, then please do not hesitate to give me a call or email.
Thanks!
GO, GO, GO Joseph!
Friday, February 13, 2009
My daughter, Amelia and I went on a date tonight to see Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with about 50 of you from church and I have to say...IT WAS AWESOME! Good Job guys!
