That's what my friend Pastor Peter told me when we talked a few days ago. 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; We are looking at this wonderful epistle, which emphasizes salvation by faith alone. Its no secret so often, when kids strike out on their own, they quit going to church. Can I get a witness up in here. We must turn our struggles into the vehicles that spur our transformation. Robin's followers might well be called "merry men", but the good Friar knew well that many of them were thieves and robbers and bandits. You will see results soon. as they set him up between the heaven and the earth and his blood ran down, as Jesus gave up his last breath, I tell ya. 1. You need to find the wheelhouse of what you were called to do. For our premium ad-free experience, including exclusive podcasts, issues and more, subscribe to. LIKE US FACEBOOK / FOLLOW US YOUTUBE /TURN NOTIFICATIONS ON. 1) The woman with the issue of blood (Blessing), 2) Jacob wrestling I wont let go until you bless me (Birthing), 3) Joseph in prison Waiting Patiently Remember Me, 4) Thief on the Cross Remember Me (Protection), Scriptures: it is the hand of Love Divine that holds the knife, Copyright 2021 Blue Ash Presbyterian Church - All Rights Reserved. So when every the devil try, to inflict or afflict you, tell you there no, God Can Not Lie shout that back at me. They transgressed the decree of the word of the Lord, and took to themselves strange women. God said be, them We Will Not Lose! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. Deep down inside knowing that you were at a point of no-return that no matter how often you might come back home for a visit, this was a time of stepping out on your own? we allow it to be a weight on us. In the words of the old gospel hymn, he is the tie that binds our hearts together in Christian love. Its that simple, but it can make all the difference in discerning Gods will for your life and knowing that God is with you, whatever situations and circumstances you may be facing at the moment. DECEMBER 4, 2022, 10:30 a. m. - SECOND SUNDAY in ADVENT WORSHIP & COMMUNION. So, where does God fit into all this? RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME. 12 Judges. When someone has your back you can concentrate on the struggle in front of you without worrying about dangers you cannot see. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! Thats why you dont have to wait till the battle is over you can shout now. 1-DEBORAH 2-GIDEON 3-SAMSON 4-OTHNIEL 5-EHUD 6-SHAMGAR 7-TOLA 8-JAIR 9-JEPHTHAH 10-IBZAN 11-ELON 12-ABDON. By Rev. Too Old Life has brought your hope, dreams and expectations to a conclusion. He couldnt wait to get on the road, to get on with his life. You drove out the nations, and planted it. People don't lose heart because life is hard. He hangs between heaven and earth by a thread, as if it is difficult to make up his mind whether to hold on to his taco, or drop it in order to cling to the rope offered by those who would save him. Col 2:18-19 describe a false teacher who has lost his Head, lost Christ as first place. Passion and purpose are joined at the hip and move together, lock-step, towards destiny. Lord Jesus, You are indeed the True Vine. The 1 st In the days of Adam 2 nd in the days of Lamech 3 rd in the days of Abraham 4 th In the days of Isaac 5 th in days of Jacob 6 th In the days of Boaz, who is called Abstan, (Ibzan,) the just, of Beth-lehem-judah; 7 th In the days of David, king of Israel; 8 th In the days of Elijah the prophet 9 th In the days of Elisha, in Samaria; 10 th is yet to come and it is not a famine of bread or of water, but of hearing the word of prophecy from the mouth of the Lord; and even now this famine is grievous in the land of Israel. Biblical Commentary ", Judges were given rule over Israel because they would not adhere to the word of God, Moab = No Structure- No Foundation- No Covering, And Elimelech Naomis husband died; and she was left, and her two sons, Naomis Left with a burden and a blessing, Burden - Husbands death - Death of a union Blessing- two sons, 1) Dead Dreams 2) Dead Expectations 3) No Hope 4) No Security. Before it was over, I had two mountains of limbs piled up on the curb. It took the city a dump truck, a mechanical loader and a crew of four men to haul it all away. Key Verse: "Woe to him who covets evil gain for his house, That he may set his nest on high, That he may be delivered from the power of disaster! Your hope suggest you W A I T. W whether the storm, wait for you have an A anchor in Jesus. Ruth 1, Ruth 1:6-17, Sermon Topics: Im talking to somebody who is going through something right now. It makes me wonder, do you think God grieves as he prunes us to be strong disciples of Jesus Christ? Sermon: Much Love, Hope Sent, based on Matthew 3:1-12. This is Satan's end game. ( Matthew 5:11) Don't give up when waiting on God seems endless. Finally, I suggested that he take the matter before the congregation, that Id give him time from the pulpit to make his case. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Last summer I borrowed a chain saw from Dean Akin and went to work pruning the trees around the house. Hymn Lists. Let's make a very important distinction about this statement. endobj I did not, other word it is imposable for God to lie that, say if God said it that settled it. People lose heart because they lose their sense of purpose. Jakes uses his gift for connecting with people to inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. What about you! Some cell phones are expensive and some are very smartly priced and inexpensive. Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a. m. in the conference room. And so, graduates, we salute you. Chomping at the bits, perhaps, to move out on your own? Start with prayer, then spend a few minutes reading the Bible. It is relationship that brings change. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Because what God has for you is for you. Draw from the strength of others. When he wore a younger mans clothes, the VOICE had called him on a journey with no fixed destination. Don't lose your connection! unless it remains in the vine, Lord Jesus said, If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered (John 15:6). They easily get distracted, talk with someone etc. The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offer the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. Well my brothers and my sisters I wanted to give us a working definition of hope so that we will be on the same page. Denomination: If you dont get it, go to another place. May my life produce fruit that will bring You glory and honour. Face masks are optional. 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Its one of the best ways to stay connected to the Body of Christ because, as often as not, Christ reveals himself to us in the form of the poor and the stranger, so that when we reach out to those in need, especially those who cant return the favor, we reach out to Christ. See Paul said with perseverance you must wait on the promise of the Lord and many time as we wait on God. <> Faith - produces hearing Hearing - Produces Order Order - Produces Obedience, Visited his People Hearing there cry and seen their affliction again answers there, His People shows the: 1) Care 2) Support 3) Provision of God. Don't Lose Your Connection Please like, share, and comment. I think this is what Paul meant when he said to the Romans, We also rejoice in our sufferings, One of them is our being connected to Jesus. Draw us more deeply into yourself, through scripture read, water splashed, bread broken, wine poured, so that when our hearts are troubled, we will know you more completely as the way, the truth, and the life. Vision <> All I want to know is did, say it. through the Holy Spirit So then, when you attend a service, get connected to the Spirit of God. <> Plans start as low as $2.50/mo. Once you find the Book of Psalms, youre sure to find some words you can relate to. What we need to remember is that, in the Old Testament, the vine was a common image for the people of Israel. It opened my eyes and made me more sensitive and compassionate toward those whove had similar experiences. For how many know that, Will Not Lose. Events, joys, prayers, updates see It all in The Tidings monthly newsletter! No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty This may be a stretch for some of you, but can you remember <> He who remains in me, and I in him, God uses the hardships of our lives to strengthen our faith and make us fit disciples in the building of his kingdom on earth. They cut themselves off from their extended family of faith. No longer would the makeup of Gods chosen people be determined by their race and their Jewish ancestry, it would hinge upon their relationship to Jesus Christ. 2 0 obj When I was a child, I learned the secret of opening the Bible to the middle and finding the Book of Psalms. Tragedy hasnt stopped you, heartbreak didnt defeat you, failure does not define you; use this hard-earned wisdom to grasp your purpose and shape your future. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. 14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? and my Father is the farmer.. When the roads get rough and times get dark. Meet Pastor Cherie Hambleton dig deeper into your faith questions, and discover God's complete everlasting love for you, exactly as you are today. Just because it is taped to a tree doesnt mean it is really connected to the tree. 17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. Check out these helpful resources Having someone's back is a term that arose from urban street fighting where a partner or ally would stay with you and protect your back in the thick of the fray. Jesus said, I am the true vine. Then he went on to say, and my Father is the farmer. (15:1). When someone has your back, you don't worry about being hit from behind. Purpose resides in us; we must be directors in the script of our lives. Jakes calls on us to walk into our destiny and embrace our true purpose in life. the same bears much fruit, I didnt think he would. Ruth 1: 6-17. faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day" (2 Corinthians 4:16).