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10 His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, 11 but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. I. THE CONTRAST A. Psalm 147:10–11 (ESV) — 10 His delight is not in… 11 but the Lord takes pleasure in... B. The Psalmist…

When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road to the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearby; for God said, “The people will change their minds and return to Egypt if they face war.” So he led the people around toward the Red Sea along the road of the wilderness. And…

Fear! When is fear a good thing? Tonight we are going to look at what many may want to avoid, fear, fear of the Lord that is. What is it, why is it important and how can we develop it. Question: When you think of fear, what do you think of? Do you think that fear can be healthy? (Fear picture inserted…

Reckoning with the people vs 1-5 Samuel clears his account with the people do I owe anyone anything any unanswered accusations or claims against me Only a debt of Love It’s time to wake up and live in light of Christ’s Return Stand Still vs 7-15 Need for stillness in a fast paced world (quiet, truth)…

Each Generatoni Faces the same predicament: self or God?

Proverbs is a difficult book, full of contradictions, puzzles and straightforward no-brainers. How should a Christian treat this ancient collection of wisdom? Does it have any value for us in the distant 21st Century, almost three millenia removed from its origins? Join us as we introduce our study on Proverbs, wisdom for life.

Can I clean your windshield? (Can I clean your windshield Picture) Have you ever had someone come up to your car when at a stop light and offer to clean your windshield? There is a certain amount of fear there for most are homeless and you don’t really know their intentions. Sometimes we need things…

When I was younger, I was a huge Horror movie fan. Although now, I am not interested in watch people get hurt. The gore and the evil are not attractive to me anymore. However, I still like a movie that has a jump scare or two, or to watch Superhero movies and see the battle where good will win somehow…

Bible Paradox, the joyful fear of the Lord.

Video - Jaws-official reissue trailer In the summer of 1975, people flocked to theaters to see the movie Jaws , but the movie had an adverse impact on beach attendance, with anecdotal reports that people were staying away from the water. The film was so effective by putting fear for sharks in the minds…

This Week’s Theme: Walking in the Fear of God This Week’s Word is Fear : It can have at least three meanings. It is an attitude of anxiety or distress, caused by concern over a threat to one’s future. It is also reverence or respect. Finally it is seen as standing in awe of God. Memory Verse: Ecclesiastes…

Introduction In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden…

Who, in your life, would you consider wise? When we think of wisdom we often think of an older person, they have life experience and give sage advice. I remember in the movie Second Hand Lions, Haley Joel Osment’s character pleading with Robert Duvall’s character that he stick around because he needs…

What are some colloquial sayings we use to get a point across? 1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple,…

Introduction Eccl. 12 Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”; before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain, in the day when…

1 My son, forget not my law; But let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, And peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding…

Paul gives a final statement of mankind’s sinfulness, and then quotes several scriptures about mankind’s sinfulness.

Introduction What event proceeded the actions in our text today? After the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira , the church continues its effort. Those outside the church seem to understand the nature of its power more than before. The church’s witness spreads beyond Jerusalem, eventually leading to increased…

How we know about God We know what we know about God because he has revealed it to us. The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord , the Lord , a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity…