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March 2014 Ps Les Bowling .03 Shares with us… “Opening the Door to the Throne” CindyLeigh Boske .06 Explains the process to… “Getting Your Edge Back”

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March 2014

Ps  Les  Bowling   .03

Shares  with  us…  

“Opening  the  Door  to  the  Throne”  

Cindy-­‐Leigh  Boske   .06

Aliquam  sollicitudin  pretium  sem.  Morbi  velit  nisi,  tincidunt  id,  cursus  ac,  accumsan  vitae,  ante.  

Cras a lacus ac urna sagittis egestas.

Explains  the  process  to…  

“Getting  Your  Edge  Back”  

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We  come  together  at  Maximize  church  to  reach  and  raise  up  people  in  Jesus.  A  people  who  will  know  their  God,  be  strong  in  Him  and  do  exploits  in  His  name.  We  are  a  vibrant  Spirit  led,  Bible-­‐based  church  empowering  people  to  flourish  in  all  God  has  for  them  

Maximize  Church  is  based  in  Parramatta,  the  geographical  heart  of  Sydney,  Australia.  It  has  a  thriving  congregation  all  ages  and  nationalities.  With  powerful  worship  and  empowering  messages  each  week  it  is  easy  to  understand  why  people  keep  returning  week  after  week.  Maximize  Church  also  reaches  out  from  Parramatta  to  a  global  audience  that  far  eclipses  the  size  of  the  local  congregation.  

Through  Maximize  Catchup  Church  people  are  able  to  revisit  key  essential  messages  for  free.  It  also  helps  assist  our  church  friends  and  partners  worldwide  keep  in  touch  with  the  voice  of  God  through  this  church.      

Etiam  fringilla  

Maecenas  quis  odio.  Nunc  semper  ullamcorper  neque.  Vivamus  nec  felis.  Quisque  lorem  elit,  fermentum  in,  venenatis  a,  scelerisque  eget,  

Fusce  urna  

Sed  tincidunt,  mi  vitae  consectetuer  porttitor,  mi  nulla  fringilla  nisi,  eu  consectetuer  enim  libero  a  orci.  Phasellus  at  nulla.  Aliquam  ipsum  augue,  tristique  ornare,  posuere  a,  tristique  eu,  nulla.  Curabitur  orci.  

In  in  nisi  interdum  velit  mattis  pulvinar.  Aliquam  sem.  Nunc  diam  odio,  ultrices  a,  lobortis  faucibus,  commodo  id,  arcu.  

Donec  non  metus  

January 2014

February 2014

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If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom brings success Ecclesiastes 10:10

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Abraham  Lincoln  once  said,  “Give  me  six  hours  to  chop  down  a  tree  and  I  will  spend  the  first  four  sharpening  the  ax.”  Why  would  he  say  that?  It’s  because  a  dull  ax  requires  a  whole  lot  more  labor  which  will  produce  a  lot  less  fruit.  In  other  words,  more  effort  with  fewer  results.  Also  a  dull  ax  is  dangerous  to  work  with.  A  sharp  ax  cuts  into  the  wood;  a  dull  ax  hits  it  and  bounces  off  hurting  you  and  those  around  you.    In  the  same  manner,  if  it  seems  to  be  taking  more  effort  on  your  part  to  accomplish  less  in  your  walk  with  God,  maybe  your  ax  is  dull.  Maybe  you  are  losing  or  have  already  lost  your  spiritual  edge.  Ask  yourself  these  questions  to  know  for  sure.    •  Are  little  things  beginning  to  frustrate  you  and  anger  you  in  a  big  way?  •  Are  you  starting  to  draw  away  from  God  instead  of  toward  Him?  •  Do  you  find  yourself  rehearsing  events  that  make  you  angry  all  over  again?  •  Do  you  find  yourself  in  long  bouts  of  hopelessness  and  despair?  •  Do  you  find  that  you  are  isolating  yourself  from  

Ps  Les  Bowling  

Suspendisse  potenti.  Aenean  laoreet  lorem  a  lectus.  Sed  libero  tellus,  posuere  ac,  

.Nostrum

Integer  ante  odio,  fringilla  quis,  rhoncus  quis,  iaculis  eget,  ligula.  Curabitur  non  lacus  ut  ante  sagittis  euismod.  Vivamus  nisl  leo,  gravida  consectetuer,  mollis  at,  commodo  et,  arcu.  

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those  you  love  and  from  church?  •  Are  the  habits  that  once  brought  you  closer  to  God  no  longer  in  your  life?  •  Do  you  have  less  and  less  times  of  consecration  with  God?    Another  sign  of  losing  your  spiritual  edge  is  a  barren  atmosphere.  In  other  words,  you’re  not  winning  but  you’re  not  losing.  You’re  not  attacking  anyone,  but  you  are  out  of  sync  with  people.  You  are  not  in  strife,  but  you’re  not  walking  in  agreement  either.  In  other  words,  you’re  in  a  stalemate.  You’re  living  in  spiritual  mediocrity.  Mediocre  means  half  way  up  the  peak.  In  other  words,  you’re  above  the  lowly  sinner,  but  below  the  shining  saint.  Did  Jesus  do  all  He  did  so  we  can  just  walk  in  barrenness  and  mediocrity?  Of  course  not.    A  season  of  fasting  and  prayer  will  help  you  to  get  your  spiritual  edge  back.  Fasting  will  create  an  atmosphere  that  allows  the  conviction  of  the  Holy  Spirit  to  deal  with  negatives  issues  in  your  life  that  are  causing  you  to  lose  your  spiritual  edge.  You  must  be  careful  not  to  avoid  the  negative  things  that  God  wants  you  to  deal  with.    Conviction  is  not  an  enemy  

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in  your  life.  It  just  shows  you  that  an  enemy  is  present.    2  Corinthians  6  &  7  say  that  you  are  the  temple  of  God.  The  word  ‘temple  is  the  same  Old  Testament  word  used  to  describe  the  “holy  of  holies”.  In  Matthew  21  Jesus  came  into  the  temple,  the  house  of  God.  The  first  thing  He  did  was  cleansed  it.  He  identified  what  was  wrong  and  cleansed  it.  Then  he  made  a  declaration  of  the  purpose  of  the  house.  It  is  to  be  a  house  of  prayer.  Finally,  the  supernatural  took  place.  The  blind  and  the  lame  came  and  were  healed.    In  the  same  way,  God  wants  to  bring  cleansing  to  your  house,  to  your  life.  It’s  time  to  sharpen  your  ax  once  again.  Set  aside  a  season  of  fasting  and  prayer  to  detach  from  the  world  and  connect  with  God.  What  does  He  want  to  remove  from  your  life?  Let  Him  remove  it.  Listen  for  Him  to  once  again  declare  His  purpose  for  your  life.  Then  watch  the  supernatural  begin  to  work  through  you.  

LB  

Les   Bowling   is   the   founder   of   Eagle   Rock  Ministries   (Columbus,   Ohio),   originating  president   of   Gospel   and   the   Preacher   Bible  College,  and  overseer  of  Eagle  Rock  Covenant  Network.   In   addition,   he   serves   as   an  evangelist,  a  Bible  College  instructor,  a  short-­‐term   missionary,   a   leadership   conference  speaker,  and  a   frequent  keynote  speaker   for  evangelistic  revival  meetings  

Ps  Les  Bowling  

 

Les   Bowling   is   the   founder   of   Eagle   Rock  Ministries   (Columbus,   Ohio),   originating  president   of   Gospel   and   the   Preacher   Bible  College,  and  overseer  of  Eagle  Rock  Covenant  Network.   In   addition,   he   serves   as   an  evangelist,  a  Bible  College  instructor,  a  short-­‐term   missionary,   a   leadership   conference  speaker,  and  a   frequent  keynote  speaker   for  evangelistic  revival  meetings  

Ps  Les  Bowling  

2014  is  an  exciting  Year  for  Maxi  kids!    

 We‘ve  been  flourishing  and  growing  through  the  Word  of  God,  learning  about    

“The  Sweet  Life”    God  has  for  each  one  of  

us  in  Christ.  

2014  sees  the  introduction  of  our  new  and  exciting  award  system.  It  encourages  all  the  MaxiKids  to  go  further  in  the  things  of  God  every  week.  Ask  your  children  how  it  works  and  then  help  them  to  discover  greater  things  in  God  that  will  earn  them  special  awards.    Maxi  Kids  is  set  for  explosive  growth  in  2014  and  we’re  looking  for  need  leaders  and  helpers  to  join  us  on  this  journey.  You’ll  quickly  discover  the  joy  and  rewards  that  come  from  building  the  many  young  lives  that  are  being  touched  by  MaxiKids.      

Prayerfully  consider  joining  us  in  the  ministry  of  MaxiKids.  If  you  have  any  questions  please  feel  free  to  chat  with  Mr  Sonny  or  Miss  Jo.  In  no  time  at  all  you’ll  be  building  the  lives  of  the  next  generation  of  world  changers!  Who  wouldn’t  want  to  be  a  part  of  that!  

Thank you Maximize Church for believing and praying for Maxi Kids!

Getting Your Edge Back [Cont…]

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To establish you in the Word of God, prepare you to take the necessary steps to flourish and release the Holy Spirit Power in your life  

Important  Dates  Term  1:    5th  February  –  9th  April  2014  

Term  2:    30th  April  –  25th  June  2014  

Term  3:    16th  July  –  17th  September  2104  

Term  4:    8th  October  –  3rd  December  2014  

Experiencing times of pressure and anxiety in your life? Times  of  pressure  and  anxiety  allow  us  the  opportunity  to  stop  and  analyze  what  is,  and  what  is  not,  working  correctly  in  our  lives.  Once  assessed,  we  can  refocus  and  begin  to  move  forward  in  these  areas  of  life  again.  Matthew  6:33  advises  us  to  “…seek  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  his  righteousness;  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you.”  Now,  the  Kingdom  of  God  is  simply  God’s  way  of  doing  things.  As  we  seek  His  way  of  doing  things  instead  of  pursuing  another  way  then  God’s  promise  to  us  is  that  “all  things”  can  and  will  be  added  unto  us!  The  key  for  this  to  occur  in  our  lives  is  for  us  to  do  it  God’s  way,  through  His  righteousness  and  not  by  another  way.  

As  we  study  the  Word  of  God  we  see  there  are  3  key  areas  for  healthy  and  flourishing  life:  

Firstly….  God  must  be  the  source  in  every  area  of  our  lives.  He  must  be  the  source  of  our  strength,  our  abilities  and  of  our  finances.  Never  allow  our  jobs,  investments,  family  or  the  government  to  be  our  source.  These  things  may  bring  money  to  our  lives  but  we  must  place  God  alone  as  the  ultimate  source  of  everything  that  is  good  in  life  [Matthew  6:33].      

Secondly…  We  are  called  to  live  a  generous  and  honest  life.  We  cannot  expect  to  be  blessed  in  any  area  of  our  life  if  our  dealings  are  based  on  lies,  falsehoods,  ripping  others  off  and  not  paying  our  bills.  Galatians  6:7  instructs  us  that  we  will  always  harvest  what  we  have  planted.  If  we  plant  a  lie,  we  will  harvest  a  crop  of  lies  or  simply  put,  people  will  lie  to  us.  If  we  plant  dishonesty,  we  will  reap  dishonesty.  On  the  other  hand,  if  we  plant  with  generosity  and  integrity  then  we’ll  bring  an  abundance  of  generosity  and  integrity  back  into  our  lives.  Luke  6:38  makes  a  clear  point  that  if  we  give  generously  we  will  receive  back  from  others  generously.  

Thirdly…  Prayer.  It  is  impossible  to  truly  survive  and  flourish  in  any  arena  of  life  without  having  God’s  direction.  Each  of  us  needs  heaven’s  wisdom  to  be  able  to  handle  life  correctly.  The  Bible  shows  us  in  James  1:5  that  we  are  to  ask  God  for  wisdom  if  we  lack  it.  James  follows  on  with  God’s  promise  that  wisdom  will  be  given  to  the  one  who  asks  for  it.  Currently  the  world’s  media  steeps  us  daily  with  information  concerning  the  bad  news  on  life.  Truth  on  what  we  need  to  do  is  not  found  in  the  media  but  it  is  found    in  the  Word  of  God  and  through  asking  Him  for  wisdom  in  prayer.  

Now  that  we’ve  taken  a  moment  to  see  truth  from  God’s  Word,  let’s  talk  about  focus.  I  love  photography;  it  has  always  been  a  pastime  I  enjoy.  I  know  that  to  bring  something  into  focus  takes  only  a  small  adjustment  to  the  lens  and  then  you  have  a  clear  sharp  image  to  capture.  This  is  often  the  same  in  life.  As  we  make  adjustments  according  to  the  Word  of  God,  things  become  clearer  in  our  lives.  We  can  all  be  a  little  more  generous;  we  can  all  pray  a  little  more  and  ensure  that  God  is  the  one  we  are  looking  too.  These  small  adjustments  can  bring  great  change  into  our  lives.  

Place  God  as  the  only  true  source  in  your  life,  live  in  generosity  and  integrity,  prayerfully  gaining  wisdom  and  obeying  His  Word.  Philippians  4:9  says  “Keep  putting  into  practice  all  you  learned  from  me  and  heard  from  me  and  saw  me  doing  and  the  God  of  peace  will  be  with  you.”  

Pastors  Glenn  &  Esther  

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Psalm 66:4 "With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever"

Cindy-­‐Leigh  Boske  

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To  praise  and  worship  God  is  to  express  our  love  and  awe  of  who  He  is,  it’s  about  the  sound  of  a  redeemed  heart  expressing  thanksgiving!    In  Isaiah  66:1  God  says,  “Heaven  is  my  throne,  and  the  earth  is  my  footstool.”    He  is  the  Creator  of  the  universe  and  everything  in  it,  which  includes  you  and  me.    How  wonderful  and  amazing  is  that!    I  believe  that  we  too  often  associate  worship  with  singing.    But  there  are  certainly  other  types  of  worship.    I  believe  the  most  important  way  to  show  our  devotion  to  God  is  through  our  everyday  lives.      When  we  strive  to  be  Christ-­‐like,  in  loving  and  serving  others,  to  honour  and  glorify  God,  then  we  are  truly  worshiping  Him.      We  can  worship  God  through  prayer,  singing,  raising  our  hands  in  adoration,  dance,  art,  through  the  use  of  colors,  playing  instruments,  using  flags  and  banners!    "Let  the  whole  earth  sing  to  the  Lord!  Each  day  proclaim  the  good  news  that  he  saves.  

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Publish  his  glorious  deeds  among  the  nations.  Tell  everyone  about  the  amazing  things  he  does.  Great  is  the  Lord!  He  is  most  worthy  of  praise!  He  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods.  The  gods  of  other  nations  are  mere  idols,  but  the  Lord  made  the  heavens!  Honor  and  majesty  surround  him;  strength  and  joy  fill  his  dwelling.  O  nations  of  the  world,  recognize  the  Lord,  recognize  that  the  Lord  is  glorious  and  strong.  Give  to  the  Lord  the  glory  he  deserves!  Bring  your  offering  and  come  to  worship  him.  Worship  the  Lord  in  all  his  holy  splendor."    1  Chronicles  16:23-­‐29  NLT    When  you  worship,  the  Holy  Spirit  can  speak  and  be  heard,  Worship  enables  your  heart  to  be  open  and  receive.  There  is  so  much  power  in  Worship!  I  am  reminded  of  Paul  and  Silas  in  prison  and  how  the  power  of  worship  set  them  free!      True  worship  is  not  about  us  but  it's  all  about  

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Integer  ante  odio,  fringilla  quis,  rhoncus  quis,  iaculis  eget,  ligula.  Curabitur  non  lacus  ut  ante  sagittis  euismod.  Vivamus  nisl  leo,  gravida  consectetuer,  mollis  at,  commodo  et,  arcu.  

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God.    We  cannot  worship  God  in  truth  with  sin  in  our  lives  or  if  there  is  self-­‐will  in  our  hearts,  because  it  is  about  God’s  will  for  us  and  not  the  other  way  around.  In  John  4:23-­‐24  it  says  we  are  created  to  worship.  Worship  for  me  isn’t  a  Sunday  thing  or  a  hobby  its  my  lifestyle!  Its  about  being  yourself,  coming  to  the  Father  and  loving  on  Him  for  who  He  is  not  what  He  does  for  us.    CLB  

Miriam Webster’s songs include ‘Dwelling Places’, ‘Made Me Glad’, ‘Exceeding Joy’, ‘Welcome in this Place’ and more recently ‘You are Faithful’. Various worship leaders across the globe have recorded Miriam’s songs including Alvin Slaughter, New Breed, Don Moen, Martin Smith and Sandi Patty. Whether singing or speaking, Miriam is known to bring the liberty of Christ to people through worship and the Word of God, her latest album ‘Made Me Glad’ does just that.  

Cindy-­‐Leigh  Boske  undoubtedly  one  of  Australia’s  finest  recording  artist  &  worship  leaders.  Recently  nominated  as  Christian  Music  Artist  of  the  Year.  Cindy-­‐Leigh  has  performed  with  artists  such  as  Keith  Urban,  

Vanessa  Amorosi,  The  Corrs,  Tina  Arena  and  many  more.    

 Cindy-­‐Leigh  has  been  described  as  

the  “Woman  with  the  golden  pipes”.  

Suspendisse  potenti.  Aenean  laoreet  lorem  a  lectus.  Sed  libero  tellus,  posuere  ac,  imperdiet  vel,  pharetra  egestas,  nisi.  Class  aptent  taciti  sociosqu  ad  litora  torquent  per  conubia  nostra,  per  inceptos  hymenaeos.  Suspendisse  ultrices.  Vestibulum  ornare  luctus  risus.  Nullam  at  sapien  eget  mauris  egestas  vestibulum.  Nulla  ligula  nisl,  ultrices  non,  volutpat  sit  amet,  molestie  ut,  magna.  Donec  vitae  pede.  Phasellus  sit  amet  mauris  vitae  ligula  vulputate  interdum.  Ut  eros  odio,  lobortis  vitae,  volutpat  ut,  interdum  sit  amet,  leo.  Vestibulum  non  justo.  

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Integer  ante  odio,  fringilla  quis,  rhoncus  quis,  iaculis  eget,  ligula.  Curabitur  non  lacus  ut  ante  sagittis  euismod.  Vivamus  nisl  leo,  gravida  consectetuer,  mollis  at,  commodo  et,  arcu.  

GREAT MUSIC – Miriam Webster “Made Me Glad”

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Welcome to the family… Baby Hannah Born 26th January 2014 “Favour & Grace”

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At  Maximize  Church  you’ll   soon  discover  that  our  passion  is   to   provide   a   unique   place  where   people,   just   like   you,  are  able  to  flourish  in  God.    

Our   doors   are   wide   open   to   people   from   all   different  backgrounds  regardless  of  where  they  are  on  their  spiritual  journey.  We’re  a  Bible-­‐based,  Spirit  led  church  that  desires  to  see  you  flourish  in  all  that  God  has  for  you.    

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