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Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12 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…

We love one another. Over the past few weeks - and on the way to Ascension Day and Pentecost. We have been reading 1 John. Reminding ourselves about how to live: 7 but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us…

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…

A psalm. Sing a new song to the Lord , for he has performed wonders; his right hand and holy arm have won him victory. The Lord has made his victory known; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of…

Did you know that at least a few songs, or hymns, that are considered to be Christmas songs, really not particularly Christmas songs? I want to mention two of them this morning. One is the song we sang first this morning. “Joy to the World” was not written as a Christmas Song. It was written by Isaac…

Luke 2:8–14 (NKJV) Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid,…

Genesis 21:1-34 Genesis 22:1-24 Shanah Tovah u’Metuka! (May you have a good and sweet new year) REVIEW We have been studying from Devarim, and are making a stop to celebrate the Feasts of the Lord elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey Reason why the journeys -opportunities to learn…

This Week’s Theme: Praise the LORD for the Things He Has Done This Week’s Word is Praise: The celebration, honoring, and adoration of God, in the power of the Holy Spirit, whether by an individual or community of believers. Memory Verse: Psalm 100:1 “Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!” Essence…

Faithful God Gen 8:1-3 “But God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the livestock that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind blow over the earth, and the waters subsided. The fountains of the deep and the windows of the heavens were closed, the rain from the heavens was restrained, and…

It’s no surprise to find God “in the beginning,” as we do in the first chapter of Genesis. After all, he’s uncreated, infinite, and eternal. He always has been, and he always will be. He is without beginning and without end. If it were any other way, he wouldn’t be God. Everything else, everything that…

--- Title Slide Scripture Intro: Scripture Reading (“Please stand…”) Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He…

When Jesus Comes, It Is the Dawning of a New Day for His People. Goal: That God’s people not dread or fear the Last Day and Jesus’ coming, but eagerly look forward to the dawning of that new day with confidence and joy. A new day dawns every morning. The sun comes up whether you like it or not. And honestly,…

When Jesus Comes, It Is the Dawning of a New Day for His People. Goal: That God’s people not dread or fear the Last Day and Jesus’ coming, but eagerly look forward to the dawning of that new day with confidence and joy. A new day dawns every morning. The sun comes up whether you like it or not. And honestly,…

Welcome Devotion 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Prayer Announcement Theme: Walking in Peace Word for the Week Peace - The state of harmony that is available to believers through…

Introduction · Isaac Watts – 800 hymns · Joy to the World – paraphrase of Psalm 98 o Focuses on Christ as the fulfilment of Psalm 98 o Preach on this text in 2018 § Posted text of that sermon to our Faithlife group § Exegetical material not included in this sermon including reason why it is biblically…

God Gives Himself as One of Us! Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. It is my prayer that this Christmas is a blessing for everyone, because as we treasure and ponder all that God has done for us, we should walk away singing the song of the…

We have journeyed through a few of the carols that make up the sounds of this season. As we come closer and closer to Christmas Day, we want to remind ourselves of what this season is all about! Today I want to look at, in my opinion, the most vibrant and uplifting of all the carols. Joy to the World.…

Today is the second Sunday of what we call Advent. Advent is the celebration of the coming of our Savior, Jesus. As we go through this advent season, we are looking at the account of his coming, and focusing on basic themes of our Christian lives. Last week, we saw the angel appearing to Zechariah, and…

Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. Who is Sarah? Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. And I will bless her and also give you a son by her; then I will bless her, and she…

Scripture Intro “How Then Shall We Live?” Chief End of Man? “The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.” Psalm 98 (ESV) 1 Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. 2 The Lord has made known his salvation;…

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.…