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Introduction In light of the fact that tonight begins our VBS, I wanted to take this time to highlight this opportunityToday we’re going to examine the topic ‘Let Us Rise Up and Build the Next Generation’. Now before we begin, I want to make sure to lay a foundation concerning our theme this year. Our…

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…

Psalm 78 : A Song of His-Story Unlearned We will wrap up the reflections on Psalm 78 this morning. If you haven’t yet done it, I encourage you to read Psalm 78 for yourselves. Although it is the 2nd longest Psalm in the Bible, it does not take a long time to read. Read it clear through at least once…

What do we know about sheep ? Sheep are dumb. Sheep can’t defend themselves. Sheep are easily lost and have no sense of direction. If they are separated from the flock they can’t find their way back. Sheep are easily scared and scattered. Sheep will follow whoever or whatever is leading them. Sheep will…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, we come before you today with Joy in our hearts. Joy for being in this space together. Joy for being able to be together. And joy for the day itself which represents the day in which our new lives can begin. We thank you and praise you this day for all these things…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, on this day that we celebrate Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem and immediately move to his passion, we ask that you help us to open our hearts, minds and spirits to your still speaking voice above the din of all other voices in our hearts, minds, and spirits so that…

Let us pray…God, may the words of my mouth, the meditations of all of our hearts, and the willingness of our spirits be pleasing unto you this day. Today’s time of reflection on this Psalm is going to be a bit different for us. I know I typically spend time relating the scripture to our lives but I want…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, as we gather this day, we are reminded that your love knows no limits and no bounds. Help us in this time to remember and reflect on this idea so that we can find comfort and peace in a time that is out of our control, and remind us that your time is perfect. Now,…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, on this first Sunday in Lent, we are standing at the stream of life and longing for your presence amongst us in this time that seems to be a never ending period of grief, despair, sorrow, and sadness. We are ready to celebrate and be able to praise you once again.…

Introduction Last time we looked at the divinely orchestrated ruin of the house of Eli. God used a war with the Philistines to facilitate that ruin. He had covenanted to kill Eli’s two sons and dismantle his household and He did it over time as we see from a reading of Samuel. The defeat of Israel was…

Introduction Today we are watching on the news the utter chaos that is taking place in major cities across the country as protests are turning into outright riots over the death of “Big” George Floyd in Minneapolis. Christianity Today (https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2020/may/george-floyd-ministry-houston-third-ward-church.html)…

This morning, I want to begin a series in the book of Psalms by asking you a peculiar question: "Why are we so tired all the time?" I’m tired of this pandemic! I’m sick of wearing masks everywhere I go, I’m tired of social distancing and what it does to the local church. This seems to be a shared problem…

Can we limit God? I think we need to begin today with that question.... You see, we are believers…we have placed our trust in Christ, we have accepted His gift of grace, we have received salvation.... So, we must face this question.... Can we limit God? Can we limit His power in our lives? Can we prevent…

Turn to and read Psalm 78:1-7 . We will not hide them from their children, Shewing to the generation to come The praises of the Lord , and his strength, And his wonderful works that he hath done. That they might set their hope in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep his commandments: In the…

Those who fail to remember history are destined to repeat it. Psalm 78 is a rich reminder that we are to instruct our children in the Words of God so that they can get it right where we have gotten it wrong.

Read Psalm 78:1-8 A Call to a Legacy of Worship Story of Joachimsthal, Germany, and the legacy of faith they passed to their children The Purpose of Psalm 78 “ Psalms 73–83 form a Levitical collection , the Asaph psalms….” (McCann) This collection starts where Book 3 of the Psalms begins with Psalm 73…

Genesis 3:14-15 Dec 17, 1927 8 year old S class submarine conducting tests off coast of MA. 2273 Any Hope Of Rescue? Someone has said that if you could convince a man there was no hope, he would curse the day he was born. Hope is an indispensable quality of life. Years ago the S-4 submarine was rammed…

Psalm 85:1-13 Continuing our Summer in the Psalms this morning, let us focus on Psalm 85 . It is written during a time of separation - a time when the Psalmist and the people of God were in need of a touch from God. Although we don’t really know the details of the situation in which they find themselves,…

Announcements I want to spend some time talking about our Friend Day. But, before I do, I want to mention this announcement: Friend Day Soul-Winning Saturday, October 8 - 9:45 AM - I was very encouraged by the report of the number that came out this past Saturday. Thank you. We will do it again this…

Announcements I want to spend some time talking about our Friend Day. But, before I do, I want to mention this announcement: Friend Day Soul-Winning Saturday, October 8 - 9:45 AM - I was very encouraged by the report of the number that came out this past Saturday. Thank you. We will do it again this…

God dispersed the people for their own good, then later He united the peoples out of His mercy.

Does anyone know what this picture represents? This might be the most amazing data picture you see in a lifetime! It shows the 63,779 cross-references in the Bible. The white bars along the bottom represent each Bible chapter, Gen. 1 - Rev. 22 . The line’s color shows the reference’s distance from the…

Good morning, Gateway! Scripture: Psalm 31 . Prayer Intro Good morning, again! August 5, 2001 was a beautiful night in Cleveland, Ohio at Jacobs Field, especially if you were a Seattle Mariners fan. The Mariners coming into the game were 80-30, they had won the first two games of the series, and seemed…

“The first of the seven Penitential Psalms. It has been said that there is much of grief in it, but nothing of penitence. This, however, is an error. The tears shed by David over Absalom (2 Sam. 18:33) came, we are sure, from the fountain of a penitent heart. He knew well that Absalom’s rebellion was…

Our Scripture lesson this morning is Deuteronomy 1:19-2:1. Before I read our Scripture lesson this morning, I want to remind you of where we are in Moses’ sermon. This first address, consisting of Deuteronomy 1:6-4:44, is a recounting of Israel’s dealing with God up until now. The purpose of this section…