Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 16, 2022 (message contributor) Summary: Life is full of distractions. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. I didnt think he would. Pursue your highest calling by discovering your purpose. Having trouble logging into your account? dave davies wife. the same bears much fruit, (John 15:4). They are discouraged because it seems like God is taking too long to do what God said that God would do. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offering the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. If you hold on to your hope you will rise again. If you dont get it, go to another place. In From the Cross to Pentecost, Bishop T. D. Jakes shares a magnificent depiction of the "Greatest Love Story" ever toldthe love story between God and man.For those who've wondered about the relevancy of Jesus Christ's life, His death on the Cross, and His resurrection from the dead, this book can answer those questions once and for all. The question is, how? lose your car, lose your house, lose your money and your honey, lose your health and your job. Sunday Morning Worship - Jan. 29th. And so, I encourage you to read the Bible for inspiration and enjoyment. It doesn't say that Abraham believed. God uses the hardships of our lives to strengthen our faith and make us fit disciples in the building of his kingdom on earth. Sermon: Gods Pep Talk, based on Matthew 2:13-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link. In his Letter to the Romans, Paul writes, For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. 16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto. Help me out Paul, yes I will help you out Madison, trouble on ever side, yet not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Im a winner not a loser We Will Not Lose! This powerful quote from his book, "Instinct: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive," speaks to the clarity to be gained from the search for our truth. Start with prayer, then spend a few minutes reading the Bible. Evangelical/Non-Denominational, Vs. 6 Heard = is to be seeking to hear THAT answer not listening. The spiritual weight of having hope and never losing it is . Do you have a way with numbers? %FUP> Sermon: Check Your Connection| By Josh Carter | October 4, 2015 INTRODUCTION Wireless internet connections tend to vary in strength. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. 10.CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART OH GOD, AND RENEW A. sermon on don t lose your connection - agapenm.com For hope suggest it wont be this way all the time. You should grab you some inspiration. Find a verse or two and let them give you comfort and strength. Thats why you dont have to wait till the battle is over you can shout now. Look at verse 4. "That is why we never give up. Visited his People - Hearing there cry and seen their affliction again answers there. All things, the scripture says the painful, as well as the pleasant. Jakes calls on us to walk into our destiny and embrace our true purpose in life. endobj I dont know about you, but I dont enjoy pruning trees, though Ive done my share. We can all tap into our own inner excellence and radiate this same energy. When we lose our focus, we can be distracted, and disaster can happen. Id never wish this on anyone. I hesitate to say this because I dont want to draw attention to myself. T.D. Hope says something good is going to happen to you. Colossians 2: Don't Lose Your Head (pt1 of 3) - ray choi But that shouldnt stop you from finding passages that are clear and self-evident and speak directly to your life. Stop conforming! Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day" (2 Corinthians 4:16). Have you ever had a moment when you realized that what you believed was real was only your imagination - or when you discovered that a "truth" was more ficti. , can you see my Jesus as the put the nails in his hands. Face masks are optional. I think this is what Paul meant when he said to the Romans, We also rejoice in our sufferings, They thrive in the skill that defines them, and the energy flow is seamless. It makes me wonder, do you think God grieves as he prunes us to be strong disciples of Jesus Christ? 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God had come to him in the past in strange and wonderful ways. And He will help you to live without it until its your time. Thank you! 2023 LEVY CHURCH OF CHRIST Powered by, Building a Strong Family for the Glory of God, 2023 - Redeemed How I love to Proclaim it, Profiles in Unashamed Faith - May/Josephson, Living in the First World Century - Wednesday Winter Qtr 2019-20, 1st Peter Unashamed of the Gospel in a Morally Shameless Society - Winter Quarter 2019, 2019 Wisdom for Living Well With Others (Proverbs). His sermons, books, music, plays, movies, conferences and festivals have ignited the hearts and minds of millions. People don't lose heart because life is hard. Arranged and produced by Buck Wilkins is a gathering of magnificent musicians. When we "move," we bring about the growth we desire. Don't Lose Your Connection - karunasadan.com Don't give up when your reputation is damaged because you are trying to be faithful to Jesus. But the beckoning was always one of blessing: Ill give you land beyond measure! Amen. ping anser putter 85068 value; italian village commission. 8:00-12:00 Friday. Thank you for joining us for today's worship service with Danny Dodd! He who remains in me, and I in him, But he did think about it. For our premium ad-free experience, including exclusive podcasts, issues and more, subscribe to. Blue Ash Presbyterian Church: Bringing All People Closer. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; Come from where you were to get to where you have to be, Vs. 8 Naomi displays influence over Orpah and Ruth. We hear a hold lot about faith a hold lot about love, but very little about hope, I havent heard to many hope songs, I havent heard to many hope sermons. The road will be taxing, but the promise of fulfilling your true purpose will fortify your conviction. May my life produce fruit that will bring You glory and honour. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty This may be a stretch for some of you, but can you remember Because anything you name and claim and dont get, it only mean that God has something better for you. Help me always to stay connected to You. % ". Staying connected is the key. Leo H. McCrary II - May 15, 2022 Responsive Reading - 1 Kings 19:2-13 Key Verse - 1 Kings 19:8 Sermon: DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS?, John 15:1-7 You are the branches. And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years. Isaiah says, the vineyard of Yahweh of Armies is the house of Israel. (Isaiah 5:7) In the Book of Jeremiah, the Lord says, Yet I had planted you a noble vine, wholly a right seed. (Jeremiah 2:21) Hosea writes, Israel is a luxuriant vine that puts forth his fruit. (Hosea 10:1) And in the words of the psalmist, You brought a vine out of Egypt. We often lose connectivity as we drift He is the true vine, the source of our covenant relationship with God. 17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. And how many know you dont need but one. Your W A I T on God was never attended to be a WE I G H T on you. [Elimelech] God is my king [Mahlon] Infirmity [Chilion] Finished. [There was a famine] Probably occasioned by the depredations of the Philistines, Ammonites, etc., carrying off the grain as soon as it was ripe, or destroying it on the field. Whether you leave home to go to college, get married, enter the work force or join a branch of the armed forces, stay connected to the Body of Christ. Learn more. By pruning the branches, the vinedresser helps the healthy branches grow stronger and bear fruit. No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season. Gather your wine/juice and bread if you would like to partake in Communion. <> But if you hold on to your hope, how many know you can get it all back. These 10 quotes from Bishop Jakes will inspire you to relentelessly pursue your purpose in life. By holding fast to the disciplines of prayer, study, fellowship and service, were assured of a strong connection to the Body of Christ and an everlasting place in the kingdom of God. Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. 18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. blueashpresbychurch@gmail.com. Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. As the scripture says, For he does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men. (Lamentations 3:33) At the same time, God does allow us to suffer. <>>> Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. Lifes noise can be deafening; when is the last time you sat in complete silence and listened for the messages from your heart? 12 He who overcomes, I will make him pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. [25] But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. The surest way to lose yourself is to focus on other people's voice instead of your own. whatever youre going through will pass. just give it over to Jesus and he will make your hopeless case a case for hope. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. As you search for your true purpose in life, do not waver in your faith to overcome your current adversity. Look at someone and say look at me now. Abraham believed God. Before it was over, I had two mountains of limbs piled up on the curb. It did not come to stay it came to pass. Start with prayer, then read a few verses of the Bible, then spend some time in the company of other Christians. In this sermon Lost Signal, if you're feeling like your connection with God is down, it's time to reconnect. Ignite your passion and your purpose will reveal itself! If I were to tape a branch to a tree would the branch grow and get leaves and fruit on it? As Jakes discusses, find your genuine purpose and never settle for false comfort. Scriptures: It took deep root, and filled the land. (Psalms 80:8-9). To put it differently, just having your name on the roll isnt enough. 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; Today were going to kill a hopelessness demon up in here today. Lord Jesus, You are indeed the True Vine. 1 Samuel speaks of Hannah and her inability to conceive: 13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. For in, God every hopeless case becomes a case of hope. E!UF`Q##v[[l& There are some things in life that cannot be faked. They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. Try it sometime. It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. The problem was, hed rationalized about it so long, hed convinced himself it was O.K. Prayer doesnt have to be long and complex; it can be as simple as a brief morning chat with a friend. By Gboyega Omolaye. Its a word we all need to hear: Whether you change jobs, move to a new location, retire, experience the death of a loved one, enter a new chapter of your life, stay connected. 1) The woman with the issue of blood (Blessing), 2) Jacob wrestling I wont let go until you bless me (Birthing), 3) Joseph in prison Waiting Patiently Remember Me, 4) Thief on the Cross Remember Me (Protection), Scriptures: Lost Signal - Sermon Outlines | Preachit.org Vs. 11Cant give birth to anything because life has cause you to believe that your womb has been shut up and the likelihood of pregnancy is 0-None. things work together for the good of those who love the Lord, these things. as they set him up between the heaven and the earth and his blood ran down, as Jesus gave up his last breath, I tell ya. "My God is much bigger now.". Hope my brothers and my sisters is not just wishful thinking, hope is not day dreaming, hope is very much rapped in faith. Worship Service: 10:30 a. m., YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi25g9XF8Zf7quPMVKZie7Q, (513) 791-1153 Pray to God. For if God said it, it dont matter if you believe it or not. Text: John 15:1-8 for May 3rd, 2015 by Pastor Bolwerk 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. knowing that suffering works perseverance; Jesus went on to say, Remain in me, and I in you. Childerns Sermons T.D. You cannot do any profitable work with it besides playing some games. Dead branches get in the way, and too many branches sap the strength of the plant. <> Col 2:18-19 describe a false teacher who has lost his Head, lost Christ as first place. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. (Psalms 91:1-2, 10-11). If you have been blessed by this sermon, we encourage you to check us out on our may media platforms listed below, God bless and stay safe!Website:https://p. Paul wrote to tell you. Friar Tuck was worried. "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.". as they march him for judgment hall to judgment hall, as his friends denied him not once but thrice, this was a hopeless case yawl has the crowd cried crucify him. The big thing we were meant to do is coming! 2. 3 An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the Lord for ever: 4 Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee. On the surface, Jesus words sound metaphorical and poetic, but nothing more. Salvation is not by faith plus works. Sermons Sermon: Much Love, Hope Sent, based on Matthew 3:1-12. All this is to say, when Jesus said, I am the true vine, his listeners would have known exactly what he was talking about. Because every now and then the Devil inflicts us with a massif douse of hopelessness dressed up as frustration, tension, stress, depression, despair but I come to kill a hopelessness devil up in here today look at some body and tell them, My brothers and my sisters 1 want you to know that there is no hopeless person in God, there is no hopeless situation in God The bottom line is, pruning makes the plant healthy. If you hold on to your hope you will rise again. When we modern, technologically-oriented westerners read, we expect to receive objective information that will benefit us and answer questions. and perseverance, proven character; Thank you for joining us for todays worship service with Danny Dodd! Sermon Text: Heb 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares . Deep down inside knowing that you were at a point of no-return that no matter how often you might come back home for a visit, this was a time of stepping out on your own? You will notice that anybody that has ever achieved notable success in anything in this life achieved it because they never lost the hope of achieving that success. The chicken without a head may have the semblance of life. Copyright 2023 TDJ Enterprises, All Rights Reserved. Only a connection to the Vine gives life. And, as he thought about how various members of the church would react, he had to admit that he was wrong. that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Personally, I like to think that God is sympathetic and understanding, that God is with us in our suffering. 2 0 obj No. Because what God has for you is for you. You will find your reward. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. The Inheritance You Can't Lose. As Christians, were anything but immune from tragedy and loss. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. Once you find the Book of Psalms, youre sure to find some words you can relate to. Danny Dodd. Peter leads a house church and for the last several years has been our "Keep . What was the experience high up on Mount Hermon, which we have come to call the Transfiguration of Jesus? Amen. Can I get a witness up in here. That is the Christian message. And how many do know it doesnt matter cause you dont need but one. Copyright 2003, Philip W. McLarty. We have to be careful here. Dont go it alone. But, looking back, I can tell you, it made me a better person. One of them is our being connected to Jesus. 2 Corinthians 4:7-18. and my Father is the farmer.. Its not that they doubt God its not that they stop believing God but it seems like at this time they needed God to speed things up, is there any body in the room today its not that you are living in doubt or disbelieve but you want God to speed things up. They easily get distracted, talk with someone etc. Jesus made pronouncement statements in John's gospel. I dont know much about horticulture, but from what I understand, pruning the branches makes the plant healthier and more productive. so neither can you, unless you remain in me. Spend some time in the company of other Christians, and, finally, do a good deed each day for someone less fortunate. I am the vine. I have prayed for some dumb stuff in my life and Im glad God didnt give it to me, have I got a witness in here. What about you! They are commonly referred to as the "I am" statements. All I want to know is did, say it. In the words of the old gospel hymn, he is the tie that binds our hearts together in Christian love. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Gj*s&{0~]y\i8a[qX'yQZ,A9lF(DMtk[OlN6g|@=t/kom1[8WGc=!F6oQ*g%CHTy1=GqmM0T_)I1j;Z/?$[di63jp A-IhVZH${>j[e!{^|$d>5Mmf9a]JZ i_n$y?FvGsr1rV=04{Rm-@@*S2tR\g2[k}%S$3VAF-{/:jB-~(Yteb`u3ooW2[MdU {@5,]GjFm%)\[JXc8`U >&DQ4Af/Gw|F"BmAMAm( Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Your descendants will populate these hills and valleys like rain!. Faith - produces hearing Hearing - Produces Order Order - Produces Obedience, Visited his People Hearing there cry and seen their affliction again answers there, His People shows the: 1) Care 2) Support 3) Provision of God. And I like to believe that, beyond the pain of the moment, theres a bigger picture we cant always see, but we can trust and, so, believe that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28). In this text Paul is writing to the church at Rome, because the church at this time had become discouraged.
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