The Wisdom of Love

Overflow Christian Center Sunday Service
"Progressing, Advancing, Seeing your Highest Expectations Fulfilled!"

WHEN: August 11, 2024

WHERE: Hidden City Loft - 136 E. 24th Street, New York, NY 10001
Doors Open at 9:30 a.m.

Worship service begins at 10:00 a.m.

As you enter the sanctuary, please maintain an attitude of reverence. Please keep the noise down to a minimum.

Order of Service

• Praise and Worship
• Everyone is Welcome
• Announcements
• Offering
• Reflection Service
• Music Ministry
• Ministry of the Word
• Invitation
• Prayer for Healing (Life Threatening / Pain or Depression)
• Announcements

Please remember to turn off your cell phones while in the service.

The Wisdom of Love
By: Annette Capps

It would be difficult to deny the importance of love in the Christian Walk. We talk about love, and we can rejoice in the love of God that motivated God to send His only Son to redeem us from the powers of darkness, save us from sin and heal us from sickness. And, according to Jesus, the world will know we follow Christ by our love. It is love that draws people to repent. It is love that is missing in their lives, not theology and doctrine. Paul said in Romans 5:5 that the love of God has been shed abroad (poured into our hearts) through the Holy Spirit. My observation has been that the challenge of love is allowing it to pour out to others; particularly those who have “done you wrong.” Lest you think I am preaching at you; I will admit that I myself have had challenges! Before I share my personal experiences, let’s look at the scriptures and allow them to speak for themselves:

"To sum up, you should all be of one mind living like brothers with true love and sympathy for each other, generous and courteous at all times. Never pay back a bad turn with a bad turn or an insult with another insult, but on the contrary pay back with good. For this is your calling—to do good and one day to inherit all the goodness of God. For: He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking guile: let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it."
(1 Peter 3:8-11 Phillips)

"For the Scriptures tell us: Whoever wants to embrace true life and find beauty in each day must stop speaking evil, hurtful words and never deceive in what they say. Always turn from what is wrong and cultivate what is good; eagerly pursue peace in every relationship, making it your prize."
(1 Peter 3:10-11 TPT)

Now I don’t know about you, but I want to find beauty in each day and live a good life. I prefer this type of day over a “bad day.” The amazing thing is…we are in control of which day we have by what we say, the tone of our voice, and how we behave toward others. Several years ago, I had a specific illustration in my life that showed me just how quickly speaking unkindly of others affects me. I remember it vividly, sitting in a restaurant after a church service talking to a friend and eating a late-night breakfast. We talked about many subjects and then I began to “share” about a situation in my life where I felt someone had “done me wrong” or behaved in a way that was hurtful to me. (Please note that “sharing” is speaking words.) As I began to talk about the problems, they were causing me and how they “should” have behaved, I believed my judgment of them was justified. However, before we left the restaurant, I developed a sore throat and symptoms of a respiratory infection. I got the message and repented! Now God did not do that to me, I did it to myself by opening the door to strife instead of keeping that door shut!

Now, you may think that was a coincidence, but over the years I have seen the pattern. Speaking ill of others, being judgmental, and not walking in love towards others is bad for my health. And yours too! Now talking about someone is different than having a conversation with someone to work out a disagreement. You can talk about someone all you want as long as the one you are addressing is God! He is the best Counselor and will not only guide you in your relationships but correct you and get you back on the right path. Having a conversation with someone to restore relationship may be a good idea, if you have (1) asked for wisdom (2) asked for guidance and timing (3) examined the motivation of your own heart. (If your intent is to prove you are right and they are wrong, you will only make the situation worse.)

Congregational Songs

Overflow Welcome

So glad you're here, you're welcome, get into the overflow, where love and peace, are present, the Power of God is here, where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is joy and liberty, so come on, get in, get into the overflow.

So glad you're here, we are family, get into the overflow, where hope and faith they are present, the Power of God is here, just to meet your needs. The Son has made you free, you're free indeed. So come on get in, so come on get in, come on get in, get into the overflow.

Offering Confession of Faith

According to: Deuteronomy 8:28 / 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 / Luke 6:38 / Hebrews 1:14

Shout unto to God it is time to give! We are workers together with Him!

I will remember the Lord my God, for it is He who gives me power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant in the earth.

This is why I am a cheerful giver and it is given to me to the point of overflowing! Because I invest bountifully I receive bountifully and I have abundance to give for every good work!

So Father, according to Your Word this is my investment in the kingdom of God, therefore angels go now and bring in my return on my investment .

Increase, promotions, wealth and riches for I call those that be not as though they were, therefore I call myself a millionaire! I am a millionaire for this is my confession of faith.

In Jesus’ Name – Amen

Casting Your Bread!

According to: Ecclesiastes 11:1

Give, it will be given to you, press down and shaken together.

Believe and know the Word is true, with your faith God will be pleased.

Just know that when you cast your seed it will spring up on every hill.

So get ready, get ready, release your faith and with gladness prepare to give.

Casting your bread on the water, casting your bread on the water.

And in many days, on every wave it will overtake you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our next in-person service will be held on Sunday, September 8th at 10:00 A.M. At the Hidden City Loft located at 136 E. 24th Street (cor. of Lexington Avenue). Be prepared to Worship, Praise and enjoy the teaching ministry of our Pastor Billy Marshall. Make sure you invite your two (2) to our service as we fill the mandate before the end of 2024.

Join us for Faith Clinic every Thursday evening at 7 P.M. as Pastor Marshall teaches us how to utilize the Faith that takes with simplicity so you can obtain the promise by faith! The zoom link is available to you and your family and friends who want to join us during this powerful time of basking in the Word of God! The Doctor is in, for Faith Clinic Bible Study every Thursday at 7 P.M.! Fill your prescriptions with Faith! See you there!

Set your calendar for the 2024 Dream…Girl! Women’s fellowship kick-off on Saturday, August 31st at 4:30 P.M. It’s an all white affair and our theme is R & R – Reset and Revive. Meet us at 175 Kent Avenue (North 3rd Street) Rooftop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We will enjoy games, food and fellowship with our guest reset expert, Jodi Dotson, MS, NBC-HWC Nutrition Health Coach. It is $60.00 per person and payments can be made by using our giving platforms. And remember, it’s NEVER too late to Dream!

The Dream…Girl! Experience has been postponed until 2025! Stay tuned for additional information in the coming months.

We Continue to Stand in Faith for the Following
They Receive Their Total Restoration

• Rose George
• Rafaela Mojica
• Lillie Mae Johnson
• Christopher Franklin
• Pastor Daionne Sparks
• Jenee Carter
• Sharon Bailey
• Catherine Marshall
• Lorna Benn