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Waiting Prayerfully ( Acts 1:14 ) 14 They all were continually united in prayer… God is in control. He calls the shots. Jesus said wait. No specific time-table, just “in a few days”, which literally means, “much, many”. In other words, they had no idea…2813nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1577336https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1577336Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:17:46 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaIgnition: Worship as Fuel for a Life of Power Servanthood Last week, we started series of with “Giving.” Though it certainly included money and how we are to Honor God with our finances and that’s a part of our worship, the focus was more broadly about being a giver – more about who we are than what…2545nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1573032https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1573032Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:45:13 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaGiving is an act of Worship that adds power to life. I. Giving as an act of worship 1. Magnifies God’s character: God is a giver Life - Genesis 2:7 Then the Lord God formed the man out of the dust from the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. New…2899nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1568049https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1568049Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:27:22 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPalm 161-168 - 7 Things the Word of God brings to your life If the Word is optional in your life it will be absent from your life. 1. Fearlessness (161) Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your word. There is no fear of his persecutors. Fearlessness is a feeling you can’t…3445nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1563811https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1563811Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:47:57 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPalm 161-168 - 7 Things the Word of God brings to your life If the Word is optional in your life it will be absent from your life. 1. Fearlessness (161) Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your word. There is no fear of his persecutors. Fearlessness is a feeling you can’t…2728nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1559490https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1559490Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:37:05 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 119:145-152 I. A single-minded call ( Psalm 119:145-146 ) I cry out with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord! I will obey your statutes. I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees.” 145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord . I will obey your statutes. 146 I call to you; save me, and…3386nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1555427https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1555427Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:37:36 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 119:145-152 I. A single-minded call ( Psalm 119:145-146 ) I cry out with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord! I will obey your statutes. I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees.” 145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord . I will obey your statutes. 146 I call to you; save me, and…2665nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1551188https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1551188Sun, 03 Aug 2025 16:38:21 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga2721nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1542746https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1542746Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:28:30 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaIntroduction To have the kind of help through the dark nights of the soul like we’ve been talking about, we have to have more than a mere belief that the Word of God is sufficient; that the Word of God is authoritative; that it is inerrant and infallible. We can believe all of those things and the Word…2561nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1538488https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1538488Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:31:30 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaDeepest point of despair of this Psalm . This “middle point” of the psalm is considered lowest point. psalmist is growing weary, the weight is growing heavier , nearing breakdown. verse 84 is the first time the Word of God isn’t specifically mentioned , suggesting at least a momentary loss of bearing.…2935nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1534480https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1534480Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:50:43 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga3101nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1530416https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1530416Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:33:42 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 119:49-63 Introduction: 49 Remember your word to your servant; you have given me hope through it. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction. Your promise has given me life. 51 The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from your instruction. Remember your word to your servant; you…2598nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1526222https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1526222Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:34:55 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 119:33-48 Preaching Outline – A Disciple’s Prayer I. 3 Essentials for Understanding and Assimilating Scripture: (33-35) This is an expansion of (18): “Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction.” - Spiritual eyes to see These are things we do under the guidance…2530nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1522288https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1522288Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:01:26 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaA Pilgrim’s Plea: Struggling in a Strange Land Opening story of pilgrimage or being a stranger in a strange land and it being hard. I did much of my international travel during my earlier adult years. That, of course, means that there was no Google Translate, Google Maps, GPS, or anything else that makes…2949nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1514024https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1514024Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:32:39 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaIntroduction: This is a challenging passage. I’m going to exposit it as best I can 13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they are to pray over him, anointing him with…2078nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1509836https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1509836Sun, 25 May 2025 16:31:56 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaIntroduction: This is a challenging passage. I’m going to exposit it as best I can 13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they are to pray over him, anointing him with…2730nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1505616https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1505616Sun, 18 May 2025 16:33:11 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaJames 5:1-11 – Whole-hearted Devotion  ( James 5:1 ) “Come now you rich people…” 1 Come now, you rich people… First Question: Who are these people? Hint: Has he used the term, “The rich” elsewhere in the letter? Yes! James 2:5-7 5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this…2804nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1501398https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1501398Sun, 11 May 2025 16:26:04 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaJames 5:1-11 – Whole-hearted Devotion  ( James 5:1 ) “Come now you rich people…” 1 Come now, you rich people… First Question: Who are these people? Hint: Has he used the term, “The rich” elsewhere in the letter? Yes! James 2:5-7 5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this…3312nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1497141https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1497141Sun, 04 May 2025 16:25:22 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga4 You adulterous people! Don’t you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? So whoever wants to be the friend of the world becomes the enemy of God. 5 Or do you think it’s without reason that the Scripture says: The spirit he made to dwell in us envies intensely? 6 But he gives greater…2723nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1492873https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1492873Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:21:55 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga4 You adulterous people! Don’t you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? So whoever wants to be the friend of the world becomes the enemy of God. 5 Or do you think it’s without reason that the Scripture says: The spirit he made to dwell in us envies intensely? 6 But he gives greater…2900nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1488622https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1488622Sun, 20 Apr 2025 16:29:48 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaToday is Resurrection Sunday. Here at The Gathering, we say we’re here to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus every week. That’s true. What then makes this special/different? We come together for more than just celebrating the resurrection of Jesus , though nothing less than that. We come here for more…2154nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1486634https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1486634Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:21:33 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga2574nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1479626https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1479626Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:39:14 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaJames, Part 8 – James 2:14-26 Introduction: Some have called this passage in James “the most theologically significant, as well as the most controversial, in the letter of James. It deals with the question of whether belief in Jesus can save you if it’s not accompanied by works . In other words, what…2780nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1475300https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1475300Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:25:29 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaOpening Illus: The saga of John and Terry John and Terry had been married for several years. Married life was pretty easy the first couple of years, but eventually, what was most endearing to John about Terry had begun to grate on him. Terry, for her part, had grown tired of cleaning up John’s mess every…2538nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1470912https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1470912Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:26:13 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaOpening Illus: The saga of John and Terry John and Terry had been married for several years. Married life was pretty easy the first couple of years, but eventually, what was most endearing to John about Terry had begun to grate on him. Terry, for her part, had grown tired of cleaning up John’s mess every…2921nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1466615https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1466615Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:31:23 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 By his own choice, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. 16…2668nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1462144https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1462144Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:28:44 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaJames, Part 4 James 1:9-11 Consider this: A Case Study Repetition of Truth leads to real change. So let’s review: Why James wrote this letter – so that we will be whole-hearted followers of Christ, mature and complete lacking nothing. 2 Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience…2487nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1457764https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1457764Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:26:56 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaGoing through trials in a way that leads to joy-production requires wisdom. If you struggle to find joy in trials, it’s most likely a wisdom-deficiency. Not merely a knowledge deficiency –you can have a good idea of what should be done but can’t do it, certainly not consistently – or an experience deficiency…2677nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1453517https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1453517Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:28:42 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaJames 1:2-4 is a favorite largely because of practicality. We immediately see that in verse 2 – trials. 2 Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its full effect,…3054nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1449185https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1449185Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:28:09 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaJames: A Call to Whole-Hearted Devotion. Part 1 First of all, what is it? What are we looking at? We know it’s a letter because of the greeting. We know it’s by a man named James (literally, Jacob -- Jacobus) Style, structure, and genre: · In some ways, it’s considered a book wisdom, written in similar…2943nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1444959https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1444959Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:16:33 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga1. Christ builds His Church (11b – All wisdom comes from one Shepherd). 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates…2859nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1440729https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1440729Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:28:36 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga“Growing old isn’t for sissies.” As time passes, we experience the joy in many of the things we did when we were younger less and less. Activities you delighted in, aren’t enjoyable anymore. That happens throughout life. But I have witnessed that what the teacher said is true. The older you get, life…2763nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1436684https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1436684Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:50:55 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaEcclesiastes, Part 15, “Seize the Day” 11:7-12:8 Opening Illustration: Made the mistake one night of realizing how quickly I’m back in bed. That was over 25 years ago! Time really does fly! This message today is mainly for the young, but those of every age who still have air in their lungs need to heart…2855nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1432750https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1432750Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:46:31 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaEcclesiastes, Part 14 – 11:1-6 One of the things the teacher has told us over and over is that life is unpredictable. As recently as last week: Ecclesiastes 10:8-9 - The one who digs a pit may fall into it, and the one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. 9 The one who quarries stones…3336nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1428606https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1428606Sun, 12 Jan 2025 17:36:39 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaEcclesiastes 9:13-10:20 – The Way of the Wise Last week, looked at God’s work in justification and sanctification through means . Circumstances and choices – these shape us into Jesus’ likeness as the more of each of these we experience, we gain godly wisdom. Sounds great, except we know how we can become…2650nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1424853https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1424853Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:08:48 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, Colossians 1:4–7 (CSB) 4 for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the word of truth, the…3940nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1420890https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1420890Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:33:34 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaAdvent Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin word adventus , meaning "coming" or "arrival." Advent is a time for Christians to prepare their hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas.…2381nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1416939https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1416939Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:42:57 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaAdvent Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin word adventus , meaning "coming" or "arrival." Advent is a time for Christians to prepare their hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas.…2739nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1413052https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1413052Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:34:35 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaJoy Hard to define because it’s not something that cannot be produced, nor is it something that is dependent on circumstances: Similar to happiness, but more of a state of being than a state of feeling. I said you can’t “choose it.” Why not? Because joy is one of the fruits of the spirit. Having joy…2918nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1409032https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1409032Sun, 08 Dec 2024 17:25:01 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaOpening Illus: knotted up cord. Eventually want to give up! No amount of struggle makes it better because if you can get the tangles out, there are always more. This is life on earth. No lasting peace. It’s been this way since Eden. · When sin entered, peace left · Life became hopelessly entangled with…2965nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1405059https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1405059Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:28:24 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaHopelessness Hopelessness is a feeling or state of mind characterized by the belief that there is no possibility for improvement, change, or success in a situation. It often involves a sense of despair and a lack of expectation for a positive outcome, leading to emotional or psychological stagnation.…2881nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1401223https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1401223Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:03:18 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga7:15-25, 29 Last week, Jacob walked us through the extended proverb section of Ecclesiastes, and helped understand how God can use adversity to develop wisdom within us and, with that, more Christlikeness as we grow in Humility, Patience, Gentleness, Self-Control, Contentment. The teacher continues that…2806nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1396842https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1396842Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:26:29 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga7:15-25, 29 Last week, Jacob walked us through the extended proverb section of Ecclesiastes, and helped understand how God can use adversity to develop wisdom within us and, with that, more Christlikeness as we grow in Humility, Patience, Gentleness, Self-Control, Contentment. The teacher continues that…2594nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1392464https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1392464Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:29:58 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga7:15-25, 29 Last week, Jacob walked us through the extended proverb section of Ecclesiastes, and helped understand how God can use adversity to develop wisdom within us and, with that, more Christlikeness as we grow in Humility, Patience, Gentleness, Self-Control, Contentment. The teacher continues that…2326nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1387985https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1387985Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:33:14 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga3389nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1383597https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1383597Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:38:09 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga3589nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1379506https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1379506Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:15:02 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga2564nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1375858https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1375858Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:35:31 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaEcclesiastes, Part 6: Less is More Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 The teacher inserts something of a reality check or “interlude” within the body of laments of life under the sun. [Goal: To encourage God’s people to remember that “God is in the heaven and you are on the earth.” So, “fear God.” – Unpack “fear”, as…3641nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1371940https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1371940Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:27:40 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga2781nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1368294https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1368294Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:48:55 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga2837nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1364195https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1364195Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:21:04 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga2473nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1360358https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1360358Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:31:05 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga3098nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1356483https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1356483Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:55:00 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga2970nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1352679https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1352679Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:41:52 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 127 – A Psalm that changes everything A song of ascents. Of Solomon. 1 Unless the Lord builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain; unless the Lord watches over a city, the watchman stays alert in vain. 2 In vain you get up early and stay up late, working hard to have enough food— yes, he…2589nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1349112https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1349112Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:44:15 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 127 – A Psalm that changes everything A song of ascents. Of Solomon. 1 Unless the Lord builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain; unless the Lord watches over a city, the watchman stays alert in vain. 2 In vain you get up early and stay up late, working hard to have enough food— yes, he…2644nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1345520https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1345520Sun, 18 Aug 2024 16:30:25 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaSong of ascents – songs that helped them prepare and re-orient themselves to the purpose of the journey and the expectation of the destination. Sometimes it reminded them of the past that helped shaped their perspective on the future; to remind them of who God was, what He had done, and what He could…2629nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1341982https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1341982Sun, 11 Aug 2024 16:28:00 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 122 Preaching Notes Psalm 120 – Far away from Jerusalem. Psalm 121 – On the journey to Jerusalem Psalm 122 – Arrived in Jerusalem. A Psalm of David. That’s not without it’s questions: · Description is of magnificent Temple in a grand city of Jerusalem · Jerusalem was the city of David. Center of…2560nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1338568https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1338568Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:30:10 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 122 Preaching Notes Psalm 120 – Far away from Jerusalem. Psalm 121 – On the journey to Jerusalem Psalm 122 – Arrived in Jerusalem. A Psalm of David. That’s not without it’s questions: · Description is of magnificent Temple in a grand city of Jerusalem · Jerusalem was the city of David. Center of…2611nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1335260https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1335260Sun, 28 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 122 Preaching Notes Psalm 120 – Far away from Jerusalem. Psalm 121 – On the journey to Jerusalem Psalm 122 – Arrived in Jerusalem. A Psalm of David. That’s not without it’s questions: · Description is of magnificent Temple in a grand city of Jerusalem · Jerusalem was the city of David. Center of…3007nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1332030https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1332030Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:00:55 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 122 Preaching Notes Psalm 120 – Far away from Jerusalem. Psalm 121 – On the journey to Jerusalem Psalm 122 – Arrived in Jerusalem. A Psalm of David. That’s not without it’s questions: · Description is of magnificent Temple in a grand city of Jerusalem · Jerusalem was the city of David. Center of…3263nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1328560https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1328560Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:30:08 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaThe Lord Our Protector A song of ascents. Psalm 120-134 – “Psalms of Ascent” = “to go up” Also called, “Pilgrim Songs” · Used as a “pilgrim’s hymnal” as Hebrew people would literally “go up” to Jerusalem to worship · 3 major festivals: o Passover in spring o Pentecost in summer o Tabernacles in fall…2544nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1325069https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1325069Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:30:59 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga1 Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good; his faithful love endures forever. “The Lord” – Yahweh He is good – joyous, pleasing, desirable, friendly, lovely, deserving of esteem and respect. This “ Good One’s ” faithful love will last forever. God’s unfailing love, kindness, goodness is exemplified…3519nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1321868https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1321868Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:39:14 GMTThe Gathering, Chattanooga1 Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good; his faithful love endures forever. “The Lord” – Yahweh He is good – joyous, pleasing, desirable, friendly, lovely, deserving of esteem and respect. This “ Good One’s ” faithful love will last forever. God’s unfailing love, kindness, goodness is exemplified…2652nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1318523https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1318523Sun, 23 Jun 2024 16:26:41 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaI. Overview/Summary statement/Declaration Psalm 116: 1-2 1 I love the Lord because he has heard my appeal for mercy. 2 Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call out to him as long as I live. I love the Lord! Because… · Heard my appeal for mercy · Turned His ear to me. [Therefore] I will call out…2831nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1315149https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1315149Sun, 16 Jun 2024 16:17:18 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaI. Overview/Summary statement/Declaration Psalm 116: 1-2 1 I love the Lord because he has heard my appeal for mercy. 2 Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call out to him as long as I live. I love the Lord! Because… · Heard my appeal for mercy · Turned His ear to me. [Therefore] I will call out…2448nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1311937https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1311937Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:37:52 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 115 Opening Illustration: “I designed this t-shirt I’m wearing.” Truth – I didn’t design it, but it’s fun to take credit. You’d be impressed with me if I did and that would make me feel good about myself. Truth is, I like to feel good about myself, so I might do things motivated towards making…2667nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1308631https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1308631Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:26:09 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 113 This is the first in a series of psalms called the “Egyptian Hallel” which were 5 psalms traditionally used during the Passover celebration. The first two (113-114) were sung prior to the meal and the last four were sung following the meal. It’s likely one of these that Jesus and His disciples…2954nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1305352https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1305352Sun, 26 May 2024 16:32:43 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 113 This is the first in a series of psalms called the “Egyptian Hallel” which were 5 psalms traditionally used during the Passover celebration. The first two (113-114) were sung prior to the meal and the last four were sung following the meal. It’s likely one of these that Jesus and His disciples…2211nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1301834https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1301834Sun, 19 May 2024 16:33:01 GMTThe Gathering, ChattanoogaPsalm 112 Both open with “Hallelujah!” Last verse of 111 sets the theme of 112: (10) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his instructions[b] have good insight. Psalm 112:1 - Happy is the person who fears the Lord, taking great delight in his commands. 1 Hallelujah! Happy is…2616no