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The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord , and he ponders all his paths. O Lord , you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out…

Psalm 139 Introduction: Do you find it frustrating to hear words which were once used to describe something or someone in a positive way are now used to describe things or people in negative and insulting ways. I am sure you can think of several words yourself, but I want to look at the word “precious”.…

16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God , because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 O Lord , thou hast searched me,…

The Sanctity of Life WHO DETERMINES PERSON-HOOD? Psalm 139:13–18 (ESV) 13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you , for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you ,…

INTRODUCTION . We are designed for relationship. We want to be known. “The desire to be known is a fundamental human need, rooted in our innate social nature as human beings. Being known by others can bring a sense of validation, affirmation, and belonging, which are essential to our emotional and psychological…

How do we deal biblically with our pain and our grief? We asked this question several weeks ago as we began this short series on the biblical idea of lament. Is there a way to rightly give voice to your pain? Is there a path that gives you permission to wrestle with sorrow instead of rushing to its end?…

Our mission - is to Glorify God, Equip the Saints, and to Share the Gospel. As a mission, this is the lens that we view all of the activity of our church - especially considering our time gathering together on Sunday mornings - because it is the center of our activity. Primarily - we Glorify God. That…

We try to hide our faults and failures from others. We want people to see us at our best. Perhaps we assume that if people knew what we were really like, they would want nothing to do with us. There’s no hiding from God; He is all-seeing and all-knowing. Christ Jesus has witnessed our very worst, even…

What does the Bible say about Knowing God?

The Lord Our Protector A song of ascents. Psalm 120-134 – “Psalms of Ascent” = “to go up” Also called, “Pilgrim Songs” · Used as a “pilgrim’s hymnal” as Hebrew people would literally “go up” to Jerusalem to worship · 3 major festivals: o Passover in spring o Pentecost in summer o Tabernacles in fall…

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…

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou…

Closely related to God’s omnipresence is the attribute of omniscience. God knows everything we do because wherever we go, He is already there. He knows why we do what we do because He sees our true motives even more clearly than we ourselves do. This is the truth of divine omniscience. Psalm 147:5 says…

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will…

INTRODUCTION Last lesson in how series of “Learning How to Fight”. This lesson is crucial as on many occasion we have seen, read and heard about the significance of having a renewed mind. Three important mind-altering points we will discuss today The Battle for Our Minds Impact of Our Thoughts The Process…

Over the past few weeks we have begun this new series on the foundations of our faith. The background behind all of this is to make sure that we have a firm foundation under us and what we believe. I see many Christians today when asked about God or His Word unsure or they just don’t know. So, my desire…

Omniscience-All Knowing For as long as I can remember, I have always been one who liked to consume information. I never wanted to stay stagnant in my learning and growing. It can be about stuff that will help me in my life. Or just random information that really holds no intrinsic value. I just love…

Recognizing and receiving the tender care of God will make you care like Him

The faith practice of wonder helps us glimpse with surprise just how creative, faithful, good, big, and present God is.

Psalm 139 Everyday around the world people receive medical diagnosis that are disheartening. After feeling just fine, with little or no symptoms they find that they have had cancer growing int heir bodies. Even with the advances of medicine and medical procedures, we still cannot see what is going on…

In my first year of ministry - our first year of marriage we lived in Potchefstroom. Lovely town. Not much to do if you’re not from around there. But in the Methodist church at that stage you would spend a few days at the church where you were assigned. A few days at the college - for experiential training.…

Psalm 139:1-10 , 15-16 , 23-24 I stand amazed at the love and mercy of our Lord. There is not a one of us here this morning worthy of the Tender Mercies of God. Psalm 8:3-4 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, The moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art…

Intro What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet; You may have heard or read this phrase before, anyone know where it comes from? Shakespear - Romeo and Juliet - Juliet is trying to convince herself after meeting Romeo that if he only had a different last name,…

Have you ever noticed that you can know someone for a very long time and still be surprised by them? Just the other day a friend I’ve known for 11 or 12 years told me they liked to paint. I never knew that. What’s more, we never completely know ourselves. On the other hand, God’s knowledge of us is complete…

So that was Christmas How was my Bible Intake in 2022? Satisfied | Unsatisfied Notes :_____________________________ ________________________________________________________ Suggestions: Come up with a plan. Read through the Bible in a year. Podcast so you can listen or use audio bible. Today in the word,…