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God Rolls Away Stones The stone was rolled away. Let me tell you a little bit about the stone. The type of stone that was put in front of Jesus tomb could range between 4-6 feet in circumference, weighing between 1-2 tons. It would have taken two men to roll the stone into place. But, placing the stone…

God has to remind them that the success of the project is depending on their willingness to get to work themselves. When it comes to seeing change in the kingdom of God, in your church, and in your life it must begin with “your” work. Zerubbabel is the government he can’t do it alone, Joshua is the high…

There is song that I like by Israel and New Breed called Grace. The chorus says, “Where would I be, if not for your grace, carrying me every season? Where would I be, if not for your grace? You came to my rescue and I want to thank you for your grace?” I like this song because it speaks to my life. It…

I like good court movies. No Challenge (v.31-32) He did the work already. I love Paul’s use of rhetoric here. He gave us the chronological rundown of our salvation beginning with his foreknowledge and ending in our glory. So, now he’s like, “if God has provided all the necessary means for life and godliness,…

Call and response. This form of rhythmic and most times musical expression finds its roots in the cultures of sub-Saharan Africa where in public affairs and religious rituals one person would make the call and the people would respond. When our ancestors arrived on the shores of America, they were stripped…

This scripture Provides David is king of all of Israel and he himself has spent time as a shepherd but in his life from his lowest state to his current kingdom he acknowledges that it is the Lord who has provided for him. And so much so that David says, “I shall not want.” This is good. Don't get confused…

You can say a whole lot in a few words. Be quite I’m good I love you. Peter said “save me” 1. Prayed for Healing wholeness Functional. able to do what God made you to do. Brokenness-God can repair you. Jigsaw puzzle and kids break them. Parents can put it back together. 2. Prayed for Salvation Socially-wicked…

1. Keep Moving forward “Every Place the sole of your foot touches” “No man shall be able to stand before you” “you shall cause this people...” 2. Keep God’s Word Do accordingly (Law’s) Driving has laws Meditate God is with you

Intro Have you ever wasted money? Really! Have you ever spent some money on something and whatever it was that you invested your hard-earned money in was not all that you had hoped it would be? The feeling of buyer’s remorse is nothing to joke about because once you spend the money you are stuck with…

First. Primary. Prominent. Import. Principle. These words invoke the meaning of most important. The most valuable. The most important. It is natural to organize from the top down. Now to clear up confusion, I’m not talking about being the most important because you are chronologically first. Or first…

It is easy to hate. When we consider our history, over four hundred years of systemic and systematic oppression it is easy to hate. Slavery, violence, sexual abuse and exploitation, sharecropping, reconstruction, segregation, lynchings, Jim Crow, State sanctioned race massacres, disenchantment, disenfranchisement,…

Congratulations! Praise God! Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus! We made it! 2019 is coming to a close and we made it. Some of us barely made it, but we made it. Some of us didn’t know if we were going to make it, but we made it. It’s these people I wan’t to talk to today. Somebody who made it. Because although…

Are you living up to your potential? (preach) Are we as a church living up to our potential? (preach) Withered-of a part of the body-shrunken or wrinkled from age or disease. In this case then when we allow things to waste away, or when things take ill it becomes withered. Sometimes dreams wither. Sometimes…

Do your Part (v.4) Do yo God has to remind them that the success of the project is depending on their willingness to get to work themselves. When it comes to seeing change in the kingdom of God, in your church, and in your life it must begin with “your” work. Zerubbabel is the government he can’t do…

One of the most encouraging words that any child can hear, and one of the most encouraging works I heard growing up, and what every child needs to hear is that “you can be whatever you wan’t if you put your mind to it.” (Elaborate) The work is not simply church attendance. The work is not Bible study…

Intro Ascents Dodge Ball illustration. uneven teams. I had advantage David’s situation 2 Samuel 5:17-21 . Who does God side with? (v.1-2) God does pick sides. Those who are his. Those who are need. The downtrodden (compassion) Escape from the Trap Blessed but he LORD! snare? We have to admit that we…

The year was 1996 the Denver Prince Hall football 11/12 year-olds were to face in a scrimmage the Prince Hall 13/14 year-olds. A certain small for his position middle linebacker named Gary Russell to face an overgrown RB head on. I was able to stop that running back when he came up the middle. I was…

A few days ago I was watching my favorite movie The Matrix. It is in its deepest sense to me, a Christian allegory. But, one particular scene Neo the hero of the trilogy has just been awakened from his sedated dream prison and as he opens his eyes he says, “why do my eyes hurt?” too which he received…

I wish I didn’t have to mention the times we’re in, but I would be irresponsible of me to not tell the truth (elaborate). But, today is Father’s Day. 1693 Tomas Shepherd, “Must Simon bear the cross alone and all the world go free?..” 1. Forced to Carry the Cross Brother Simon, was forced to carry a burden…

One of the great traditions we have in the church is the call and response worship style. It is a beautiful thing really. If you have never thought about it you may take for granted. In our context we can talk back to the preacher, singer, person praying, or even the child doing a speech. If the preacher…

Jesus’ death at Calvary did secure your eternal salvation. His death paid your ransom, washed your sin, cleared your name, redeemed you to the Father, secured your spot in Glory, and declared your just before God. His death opened doors to the promises of God that he declared in his work. His death did…

The Olympics are just about over. The closing ceremony is tonight. I always look forward to watching the games but at this point I don’t care if I ever see another back flip, back stroke, hurdle, dive, for next four years. I tire easily of watching the same thing. All jokes aside though, these games…

What does it mean to say that God is Good? 1. Christ Died at the Right Time (v.6) The saints used to say, and it is also in song, “he may not come when you want him but he’s always right time”. Jesus came at the right time. All of the societal conditions where just right, the political conditions where…

Intro Growing up Black you quickly learn that the house your live in as a child is not your house. And you also learn that with the house that you live in comes “house rules” Things that you cannot do in your Mama’s, Daddy’s, Grandma’s house was and not limited to: acting a fool, Talking back, wasting…

Everyone loves a good party. Right? Don’t you? I do. There is nothing like a good party where you can have a good time being around good likeminded people, eating good food, listening to good music, and laughing a good laugh. Everyone loves a good party. It doesn’t matter what kind of party it is people…