Try it sometime. 1. 4 0 obj Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Ill make sure you have a child, old as you are! Leo H. McCrary II - May 15, 2022 Responsive Reading - 1 Kings 19:2-13 Key Verse - 1 Kings 19:8 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. that cuts and breaks with tenderest touch, 14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? How many of you know that God may not be there when we want but, he always on time. As Jakes discusses, find your genuine purpose and never settle for false comfort. Lets take them one at a time. Dont lose your hope. Many people attend our services and I thank God for that. Draw from the strength of others. Amen. My wife, Donna, died in 1997. But, looking back, I can tell you, it made me a better person. Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. The human spirit has an amazing capacity to endure hardship. The surest way to lose yourself is to focus on other people's voice instead of your own. No. Don't give up when your reputation is damaged because you are trying to be faithful to Jesus. Obviously, the work of the vinedresser is to prune the branches. Danny Dodd. All you have to do is spend a few quiet moments focusing upon the Presence of God, mentally going over, if not saying out loud, whatevers on your mind and heart, then listening for the still, small voice of God speaking to you. and my Father is the farmer.. Well preacher why must I go through what Im going through if its going to pass. city of memphis garbage can replacement; smokey robinson eyes contacts. 2 Corinthians 4:7-18. endobj Having trouble logging into your account? People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them. Before it was over, I had two mountains of limbs piled up on the curb. Id never wish this on anyone. Your actions will loosen the ties that bind and will move you closer to where you are supposed to be. Consider an athlete or a famous musician. In this text Paul is writing to the church at Rome, because the church . Abide in Me, and I in you. As the scripture says, For he does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men. (Lamentations 3:33) At the same time, God does allow us to suffer. Only a connection to the Vine gives life. If you hold on to your hope you will rise again. 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; Take Psalm 91, for example: He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 12 Judges. The chicken without a head may have the semblance of life. We hear a hold lot about faith a hold lot about love, but very little about hope, I havent heard to many hope songs, I havent heard to many hope sermons. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Denomination: 19 And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the Lord, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the Lord remembered her. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. And so, I encourage you to read the Bible for inspiration and enjoyment. [There was a famine] Probably occasioned by the depredations of the Philistines, Ammonites, etc., carrying off the grain as soon as it was ripe, or destroying it on the field. Grace, Love, Ruth, Redemption, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. Get your heart right with God. So then, when you attend a service, get connected to the Spirit of God. endobj For 18 months, it can still stagger around and peck at the ground with it's neck, but make no mistake, the chicken is dead. in the spirit not in the letter. (Romans 2:28-29a), I once received an e-mail that read, Going to a church doesnt make you a Christian any more than going to McDonalds makes you a hamburger!. Stop conforming! stream That is why there was a Protestant Reformation. and hope doesnt disappoint us, I can prune trees, but I dont like to, because I know that once I whack off a limb thats growing, it wont be long before itll wither and die. Session will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments accordingly. %PDF-1.5 By pruning the branches, the vinedresser helps the healthy branches grow stronger and bear fruit. Well here the reason, you will never appreciate getting up until you been down, you will never appreciate getting over until youve been under, you will never appreciate a smile until you had to frown, you will never appreciate being free until you been bound, you will never appreciate the sun shine until you been through the rain. T.D. Jakes calls on us to shed our toxic distractions and share our divine spark on a daily basis. And how many know you dont need but one. DECEMBER 4, 2022, 10:30 a. m. - SECOND SUNDAY in ADVENT WORSHIP & COMMUNION. I hesitate to say this because I dont want to draw attention to myself. In his Letter to the Romans, Paul writes, For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, Drop the Gordita! The road will be taxing, but the promise of fulfilling your true purpose will fortify your conviction. Biblical Commentary 2. As he rounded the corner, we waved once more, feeling the pangs of grief in our hearts, as our little boy ventured out into the world to make his mark. Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 16, 2022 (message contributor) Summary: Life is full of distractions. Prayer doesnt have to be long and complex; it can be as simple as a brief morning chat with a friend. Sermon: Gods Pep Talk, based on Matthew 2:13-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link. They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. We are on a winning team we have a winning captain We Will Not Lose! <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> We must turn our struggles into the vehicles that spur our transformation. ", Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UH5Zp9XUxFYFv-UpMeQ8xEs0uQqi6W8M/view?usp=share_link, Worship led by The Reverend Cherie Hambleton, Sermon: Much Less Afraid, based on Matthew 4:1-11, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KTErCfBvBeWKtv_ZXsqVqp4WanhICEYV/view?usp=share_link, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V1M3RlVL2J2jA-oYbllWJZbsVgDp0a5b/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Jesus Filter, based on Matthew 17:1-9, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQdxuLyA5S9e1rO_ekhUUfCZ-uLzwYQE/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Under Construction, based on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ce7XBtpkwkZVv93XIrC972cegu1Kjrpa/view?usp=share_link. And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years. dave davies wife. Start with prayer, then spend a few minutes reading the Bible. 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. Abraham believed God. neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh; The bottom line is, pruning makes the plant healthy. When we modern, technologically-oriented westerners read, we expect to receive objective information that will benefit us and answer questions. Matthew 4:4, Ruth 1:1, Ruth 1:1-5, Ruth 1:2, Ruth 1:3, Ruth 1:4, Ruth 1:5, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. From his electric sermon, The Starving Prince, from The Potters House Sunday service, Jakes challenges us to believe in our purpose. One of them is our being connected to Jesus. Peter leads a house church and for the last several years has been our "Keep . The storm must pass. 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. that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. never doubt God will surely bring you out. We are called to embrace change. THIS PASSAGE OF PSALMS IS MY SECOND MOST FAVORITE PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE. You cleared the ground for it. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Scriptures: Amen. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty This may be a stretch for some of you, but can you remember Denomination: PDVodb_. Ill never forget the day our oldest son, John, shortly after graduating from high school, packed up his Volkswagen Rabbit and headed off to Stephen F. Austin University. Has anybody in here every prayed about something name it and claim it and didnt get it and after God didnt give it to you, you thank Him for it. Danny Dodd introduction sermon. In the sermon this morning, Id like for us to look more closely at this passage to see how it speaks to us today, and then Id like to suggest four disciplines to help us stay connected to the Body of Christ throughout the changing seasons of our lives. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. (Psalms 91:1-2, 10-11). The Jews in Jesus day had the name, but they lacked the spirit.
[email protected]. It took deep root, and filled the land. (Psalms 80:8-9). 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. Let Gods Spirit flow through your veins and keep you strong and healthy through the various transitions of life we all experience. 4309 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, United States, BLUE ASH MEMORIAL DAY - May 30, 2022 - Photo Gallery. Lord Jesus said, If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered (John 15:6). By holding fast to the disciplines of prayer, study, fellowship and service, were assured of a strong connection to the Body of Christ and an everlasting place in the kingdom of God. I am the vine. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. 3 0 obj Don't Lose Your Connection Please like, share, and comment. Amen. Donna and I stood in the front yard, gave him a big hug and wished him well. This is the gist of what Jesus told his disciples when he said, I am the vine. Wait a minute! The demonic man name Legion was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made him a case of hope, the woman at the well was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made her a case of hope, the man at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made him a case of hope, the woman with the issues of blood was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made her a case of hope, There is one more case that seem to be hopeless and Jesus turned it into a case of hope when the guards entered the garden and he was met with kiss. so neither can you, unless you remain in me. Cycle B Gospel Text Sermons for Lent and Easter. When we "move," we bring about the growth we desire. Our current circumstances should never limit us from reaching our true potential. There are passages in the Bible I dont think anybody understands! Jesus made pronouncement statements in John's gospel. Sermon: Check Your Connection| By Josh Carter | October 4, 2015 INTRODUCTION Wireless internet connections tend to vary in strength. )MOB7G;?M2{5X{EO&.qz\Bf/2 A03Sw-i0IIITwYkrxj2PmV@ZFL9Sie}sA@|dOHQOF*ExR %FznLeh861-.HA jFqnD@u?P>qI {aKM[j_Ke3sYw$Ku%8MjIxmW:R+. Jesus went on to say, Remain in me, and I in you. They took him down and laid him in a borrowed tomb, But dont lose your hope for after three days he Got up with all power in hands to save you and me from this sin sick world . North Little Rock, AR 72118, Office Hours: Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rDSqDu0Em6FdOlIdGxF6bNRtdzR32rGo/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Just Do It, and Be Blessed, based on Micah 6:1-8 and Matthew 5:1-12, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VbdUXOhcDqdqlbvuUEDK567j7U0Rv3iX/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: New Beginnings, based on Matthew 4:12-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6Bf8WpPT-bfkppbP3vetXcddjy-iwC7/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Are You Listening?, based on Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 3:13-17, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z9CgCCBHk5kffZsNKUDGZpkfllt_Q3e1/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Recalculating, An Epiphany sermon based on Matthew 2:1-12, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NdV2VucYzAL1YvSw2xwlGFFvtGXYLuNx/view?usp=share_link. For our premium ad-free experience, including exclusive podcasts, issues and more, subscribe to. because Gods love has been poured out into our hearts And, as he thought about how various members of the church would react, he had to admit that he was wrong. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 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! 1 Samuel speaks of Hannah and her inability to conceive: 13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. 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.