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We want to look at what happens when the future we envisioned, doesn’t come to pass. Many of you are going through this right now with the loss of friends, jobs and places to go. I would venture to say that so far, 2020 has not gone the way you saw it going. Where can you turn for help in planning? You…

What would you be willing to do? How far are you willing to go picture inserted here. Illustration: hurting child (would want to protect); sick child (be willing to take their place). A troubled child (willing to take on their punishment). What would you be willing to do, go if to save, or lead someone…

Reflections on Psalm 78 We are going to spend a few weeks on Psalm 78 , the second-longest Psalm in the Bible. In case you don’t know, Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm, with 22 sections of about 8 verses each, making 176 verses. Each of those sections is in alphabetical order, with every line in the section…

I. ACKNOWLEDGE: SIN IS DECEITFUL 22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. II. FOUNDATION: THE CROSS…

Conversions in Acts We today arrive at the last detailed example of conversion in the book of Acts. So may we take a minute to be reminded and also see the common tread throughout them? Pentecost - 3000 at birth of church (Act2:1-41) Baptized (Act2:41) 41 So then, those who had received his word were…

Countdown to Jerusalem Paul wanted to be in Jerusalem by Pentecost, wanting originally to be there by Passover, so time was limited to get there. Here is what we have seen time wise so far. From Philippi to Troas 5 days, stayed there 7 days =12 days (Act20:6) From Troas to Miletus, 2 day journey =14…

1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3 Seeing Peter and John about to go into the…

Promise of Hope For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Do you believe that? … Prosper you and not to harm… hope and a future I believe these words are true, because the word of God says so and God cannot…

The place of eternal punishment intended for Satan and his angels, but also for human beings who choose to reject God.

Take a look at the root causes of a critical spirit.

Romans: The Righteous Shall Live by Faith: Romans1:8-10.

YOUR WILL BE DONE Introduction: A minister, praying over a child apparently dying, said, “If it be Thy will, spare.” The poor mother’s soul, yearning for her beloved, exclaimed, “It must be His will: I cannot bear ifs!” The minister stopped. Contrary to expectation, the child recovered. But the mother,…

Introduction Perfect timing. We use this phrase often. If I walk into the house just as Jess was about to text me, perfect timing. If someone brings us something right as we were about to ask for it, perfect timing. The other day I saw a video of acrobats on a trapeze. As I watched them fly across empty…

What things in life delight you? What do you live for? What is it in this life that fills you with satisfaction? A freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning, sitting down in the quiet of the early morning, reading my bible and letting the Word of Christ dwell in my heart richly. Walking out to my garden,…

Words of Encouragement 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord , and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields…

The New Covenant is all about what God does for you, not what you do for God.

34 No, I will not break my covenant; I will not take back a single word I said. 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and…

When you think of serving the Lord, it should not be drudgery, but delight. When you think of loving the Lord and walking with Him, it should be from a place of devotion and not duty. The verses we see today will deal with our devotions. Our heart. As Moses gives his final words to Israel as they plan…