Looking for Something that's Real, Right, and Relevant... Freedom Biker Church of Fayetteville is a Church by Bikers -for Bikers. Come out and hear the Truth... see the Life... and experience the Way. Experience 'real' Freedom and begin living the life God intended you to live! (John 8:36) Temporary location: 'The Barn' 659 Maxwell Rd. Autryville, NC Hangout Time - 10 am Service - 11 am
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For More Information about Freedom call: (910) 624-0679 |
Show me your Marks? Are you a Christian... a Disciple of Jesus Christ? How do you know? - You’re not a Christian because you say you are, anymore than you’re in Sturgis, SD because you say you know how to get there... or that you want to go there. Being a Christian is not about knowing how to become a Christian; it’s about knowing you are one. - If you don’t have tires; if you don’t have a motor; and if you don’t have a handlebars —you’re not a motorcycle no matter what you say. - If you can’t carry a tune; and if you can’t hit a note; and if your singing sounds terrible to people—stick to the shower... because you’re not a singer no matter what you say. - You can sleep in the garage but that doesn't make you a Harley! Going to Church on Sunday might make you feel good about yourself but it doesn't make you a Christian. - You can put a Harley decal on a metric Bike but that doesn't make it a Harley Davidson motorcycle. You can put on a Christian T-shirt and/or patch on your vest... but it doesn't make you a Christian. Christians (Disciples of Christ) have fruit; they have characteristics; they have evidence; they have identifying marks. John said in 1 John 5:13, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.” You can have the assurance that you’re saved. You don’t have to wonder—just ask yourself, “Do I have the identifying marks?” In Matthew 7:16, Jesus said, "By their fruit you will recognize them..." 1 John 5:12 states, "He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." | Showing up at Church on Sunday, saying some abracadabra prayer, filling out a card, being baptized, blessing your food before you eat it, putting on that Christian T-shirt... none of that makes you a Christian! Where's the evidence, the characteristics, the marks? Show me your marks! The book of 1 John repeatedly explains the distinguishing characteristics of followers of Christ. No one has them perfectly, but look at your life and ask yourself if you’re increasing in these marks: - Am I loving more deeply? Not perfectly, but increasingly . . . - Am I obeying more faithfully? Not perfectly, but increasingly . . . - Am I living it... Being real for Christ? - Am I hungry to know Christ... - Am I spending time in God's Word and in Prayer... The Christian life is not a game. I’m not wearing a mask. I’m not acting like I’m something I’m not. My heart is open, receptive, and tender to the Lord and He’s growing me. I'm teachable. I'm maturing in Christ. I'm being transformed into His likeness. That’s part of being a real Christian. When you see these marks in your life, and you know that you long to know Him more and be passionate about doing what pleases Him increasingly more in your life, then you will know that you know you belong to Him. Jesus said in John 8:31-32, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” JD |
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Quotes & Ism's:
Saddle bags can never hold everything you want, but they can hold everything you need.
Never race an old dude... he may have one more gear than you!
Routine maintenance should never be neglected... that goes for your relationships as well as your bike!
When you look down that long winding road, it never seems to end - but you better believe it does.
Trailers are for boats...
Insanity - doing the same thing over and over expecting different results.
