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Characteristic of the day: Imagine for a moment that you are walking down the street by a park and you see an elderly woman being attacked by a gang of thugs. Then you observe a policeman, sitting on one of the park benches, perusing the local paper. You shout to the policeman, pointing to the woman…

Call to Worship Gathering for Worship Called to Worship The Might of the Word Prayers of the People Benediction Sent out to live Worship Worth-ship Some shops are a bit lazy with their price tags. Sometimes I’ll spot something I like - or need - and I won’t find the price on it. Then - in my head - I’ll…

Torah: Genesis 44:18-47:27 Halftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 Road Map Review Dividing the baby in two Two harlots Two choices: Esau and Jacob 14 Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years;…

Good morning everyone. I am glad that we can be here this morning. I am thankful for the fact that God brings up here together each week. Let’s Read the word of the Lord this morning. 1 “Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord . 2 Therefore this…

The Sample family has a lot of traditions around Christmas. Most fall under the heading of waiting. We would wake up Christmas morning and we couldn’t open our stockings until all the kids were awake. Which required some waiting. Because some of the us kids liked to sleep in. Then, once the parents woke…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–10 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said Sometimes, you can feel alone even when you are with the one you love, especially when they…

Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:10-4:7 Review Map of the Journey in the Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok - righteous Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture Sons of Levi: nazir Nazareth Nazir nṣr Introduction Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah…

Romans 15:1-13 1 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but…

In our text this morning Amos begins a series of Woe oracles or woe speech. Amos uses this important word, “WOE” once here at the end of chapter 5 and two more times in chapter 6. The word WOE is a very important word. It sets the entire tone for our passage. “Woe”- a grievous an threatening cry by the…

Torah: Exodus 6:2-9:35 Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 Review Dividing the baby in two with a sword Two harlots Two choices: Esau and Jacob Two roles of Messiah Two oxen: shor and rey-em Two sticks Hebrew = ibri ( Genesis 14:13 ) Bitterness Pride Shema - Summary Torah Portion Exodus 6:2-9:35 3 I appeared…

TEXT: LUKE 2:11 | CHRIST IS LORD INTRO EXPLANATION : It was just another night for those shepherds. They were just doing their job like any other night, taking care of the sheep. Trying to keep the sheep from getting eaten Moving them from one spot to another so they had grass to eat. But on this totally…

“Compassion” Goal of the Message: That the hearer be moved by Christ’s compassion, which is not merely a feeling of sympathy, but a response of mercy toward sinners. Other Lessons: Psalm 23 ; Jeremiah 23:1–6 ; Ephesians 2:13–22 ; Hebrews 13: 7-8 , 13:17-21 30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people complete marathons. The official distance of the marathon is 26.2 miles. Some of the runners are elite competitors, but many are simply trying to run the distance no matter how long it takes. Here’s a picture of my friend Brent with his wife Karin after he…

“Compassion” Goal of the Message: That the hearer be moved by Christ’s compassion, which is not merely a feeling of sympathy, but a response of mercy toward sinners. Other Lessons: Psalm 23 ; Jeremiah 23:1–6 ; Ephesians 2:13–22 ; Hebrews 13: 7-8 , 13:17-21 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

Genesis 37:1-40:23 Zechariah 2:10-4:7 Road Map Review Haftarah Introduction 6 Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord , And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He…

31 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord , when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, 32 not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though…

Foe from the North Literal Geographical North: Harbinger of Doom The great day of the Lord is near, near and hastening fast; the sound of the day of the Lord is bitter; the mighty man cries aloud there. A day of wrath is that day, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of…

14 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord , when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 16 In those…

Intro – With all the hustle and bustle going on right now as you start to getting ready for Christmas, I believe we need to be reminded why Christmas is a good idea. Without Christmas… • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all! •…

Stories and metaphors about shepherds crop up all the way through the Bible - and in the Jeremiah reading we’ve just heard we’ve got quite a few references. So… when you think of shepherds what comes to mind? (OPEN QUESTION) In Israel’s traditions ‘the shepherd’ was a metaphor for a King (which is quite…

1 This will be the third time I am coming to you. “By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.” 2 I have told you before, and foretell as if I were present the second time, and now being absent I write to those who have sinned before, and to all the rest, that if I come again…

5 “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord , “That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. 6 In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will be called:…

Sermon Series The 7 “I AM” sayings of Jesus in John’s Gospel – Good Shepherd. John 10:11 -18 . Main Preaching Theme: When we make our relationship with the shepherd central, we will find safety, salvation & unity. Main Preaching intention: I believe that the congregation will be challenged to put aside…

5 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord , when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. A Righteous Branch Reign as King Deal Wisely Execute Justice and Righteousness 6 In his days Judah…