To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. <> It did not come to stay it came to pass. 17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. The excitement you felt and the fear of being on the threshold of the rest of your life? Biblical Commentary 12 Judges. He hangs between heaven and earth by a thread, as if it is difficult to make up his mind whether to hold on to his taco, or drop it in order to cling to the rope offered by those who would save him. <> Lord Jesus, You are indeed the True Vine. Drop the Gordita! Sermon John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! Bishop TD Jakes is one of most influential voices in America. Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. 2 A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the Lord. Id never wish this on anyone. You need a God said. 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? The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offering the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. E!UF`Q##v[[l& Redeemed How I love to Proclaim it! Open your Bible, if you will, to the fourth chapter of Galatians. As he rounded the corner, we waved once more, feeling the pangs of grief in our hearts, as our little boy ventured out into the world to make his mark. No. Prayer doesnt have to be long and complex; it can be as simple as a brief morning chat with a friend. Sermon: Check Your Connection| By Josh Carter | October 4, 2015 INTRODUCTION Wireless internet connections tend to vary in strength. When you support BAPC, you strengthen community programs, build a safer and more accessible church, and inspire generations! DECEMBER 4, 2022, 10:30 a. m. - SECOND SUNDAY in ADVENT WORSHIP & COMMUNION. High School graduation is an awesome time, both for the graduating seniors and their parents. The problem was, hed rationalized about it so long, hed convinced himself it was O.K. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 1-DEBORAH 2-GIDEON 3-SAMSON 4-OTHNIEL 5-EHUD 6-SHAMGAR 7-TOLA 8-JAIR 9-JEPHTHAH 10-IBZAN 11-ELON 12-ABDON. 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. PSALMS 51:10. Copyright 2023 TDJ Enterprises, All Rights Reserved. 4 0 obj Proverbs 2, 5124 Camp Robinson Rd. , can you see my Jesus as the put the nails in his hands. Prayer is the lifeline of any healthy life of faith. 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( Thought: Don't Lose Hope. They cut themselves off from their extended family of faith. You drove out the nations, and planted it. When It Looks Hopeless. The surest way to lose yourself is to focus on other people's voice instead of your own. 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. Your actions will loosen the ties that bind and will move you closer to where you are supposed to be. There are some things in life that cannot be faked. Dead branches get in the way, and too many branches sap the strength of the plant. Feel the stability of a deeply rooted community of faith. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. I dont know about you, but I dont enjoy pruning trees, though Ive done my share. The road will be taxing, but the promise of fulfilling your true purpose will fortify your conviction. This is Satan's end game. These 10 quotes from Bishop Jakes will inspire you to relentelessly pursue your purpose in life. We have to be careful here. Salvation is not by faith plus works. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Once were cut off from the wellspring of Gods Spirit, we begin to wither and die. You see hope is the expectation of good, shout that back at if you will. Many people attend our services and I thank God for that. endobj put away thy wine from thee. 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 PASSAGE OF PSALMS IS MY SECOND MOST FAVORITE PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE. anno 1800 best seed for campaign. (John 15:4). Grace, Love, Ruth, Redemption, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. The chicken without a head may have the semblance of life. Ruth 1:1. Years ago, I had a friend who wanted to do something I thought was plainly unethical, and I told him so. Godspeed, I thought to myself, Godspeed., A SUBSCRIBER SAYS: SermonWriter is well thought out and lends itself to ideas for sermons (as opposed to being lazy and using whats there).. We are looking at this wonderful epistle, which emphasizes salvation by faith alone. Peter leads a house church and for the last several years has been our "Keep . If you dont get it, go to another place. Thank you! And so, the word to the wise is: STAY CONNECTED. Baby you better start shouting and praising God! I did not, other word it is imposable for God to lie that, say if God said it that settled it. May my life produce fruit that will bring You glory and honour. the same bears much fruit, However, I often seen many who when the worship is happening, they just look here and there. No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. There are some things in life that cannot be faked. We often lose connectivity as we drift And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty This may be a stretch for some of you, but can you remember Passion and purpose are joined at the hip and move together, lock-step, towards destiny. Key Verse: "Woe to him who covets evil gain for his house, That he may set his nest on high, That he may be delivered from the power of disaster! God uses the hardships of our lives to strengthen our faith and make us fit disciples in the building of his kingdom on earth. When he wore a younger mans clothes, the VOICE had called him on a journey with no fixed destination. Danny Sullivan delivers the message around connection. Draw from the strength of others. This is the gist of what Jesus told his disciples when he said, I am the vine. To put it differently, just having your name on the roll isnt enough. 6 min read. Ill make sure you have a child, old as you are! People don't lose heart because life is hard. Thank you for joining us for todays worship service with Danny Dodd! 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. When the roads get rough and times get dark. Well my brothers and my sisters I wanted to give us a working definition of hope so that we will be on the same page. 8:00-4:30 Monday thru Thursday So when every the devil try, to inflict or afflict you, tell you there no, God Can Not Lie shout that back at me. By pruning the branches, the vinedresser helps the healthy branches grow stronger and bear fruit. 9:00 a. m. Adult Sunday School / 10:30 a. m. Worship, "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. But that shouldnt stop you from finding passages that are clear and self-evident and speak directly to your life. Well preacher why must I go through what Im going through if its going to pass. Jakes uses his gift for connecting with people to inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. because Gods love has been poured out into our hearts 2. Pray to God. Don't Lose Your Connection Pt. He is the link by which we are able to stay connected to God and each other. Don't lose your connection! January 30, 2023. But if you hold on to your hope, how many know you can get it all back. 1. It was obvious that he had his mind made up. blueashpresbychurch@gmail.com. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1993. Is there any body in the room that they though you to be a hopeless case but Jesus made you a case of hope. Its that simple, but it can make all the difference in discerning Gods will for your life and knowing that God is with you, whatever situations and circumstances you may be facing at the moment. What we need to remember is that, in the Old Testament, the vine was a common image for the people of Israel. Robin's followers might well be called "merry men", but the good Friar knew well that many of them were thieves and robbers and bandits. , in God every hopeless person becomes a case of hope. The concert includes: International operatic tenor Matt Morgan, singing popular aria's, Soprano Andrea Davies, CSO violinist Stacey Woolley, and Ed Schmalz, longtime pianist at Sorrento's in Reading. We become uncomfortable when what we read raises questions or throws us for a loop. And how do we build a relationship? By Gboyega Omolaye. People lose heart because they lose their sense of purpose. Over the past few years one of the complaints about the Church, and that's . Will our health hold up, or will we have a heart attack or a sudden stroke? The vinedresser prunes the branches to make them strong and productive. I mean you prayed and you fasted and you wanted God to move right now, somebody shout hurry-up God! They transgressed the decree of the word of the Lord, and took to themselves strange women. That's what my friend Pastor Peter told me when we talked a few days ago. But, looking back, I can tell you, it made me a better person. There are passages in the Bible I dont think anybody understands! endobj 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. Pursue your highest calling by discovering your purpose. The human spirit has an amazing capacity to endure hardship. Gather your wine/juice and bread if you would like to partake in Communion. Relating to other Christians can also keep you from going off on a tangent and chasing after half-cocked notions and beliefs. 4 0 obj The joy of salvation comes from knowing Gods presence, trusting that your sins are forgiven and having the assurance that in every situation and circumstance, God is with you, you are not alone. It is relationship that brings change. They are discouraged because it seems like God is taking too long to do what God said that God would do. Sermon: Gods Pep Talk, based on Matthew 2:13-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link. Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. Face masks are optional. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Text: John 15:1-8 for May 3rd, 2015 by Pastor Bolwerk 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Sunday Morning Worship - Jan. 29th. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, Its one of the best ways to stay connected to the Body of Christ because, as often as not, Christ reveals himself to us in the form of the poor and the stranger, so that when we reach out to those in need, especially those who cant return the favor, we reach out to Christ. The demonic man name Legion was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made him a case of hope, the woman at the well was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made her a case of hope, the man at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made him a case of hope, the woman with the issues of blood was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made her a case of hope, There is one more case that seem to be hopeless and Jesus turned it into a case of hope when the guards entered the garden and he was met with kiss. Where there is passion, connect it to your purpose. Childerns Sermons Wait a minute! Well, he didnt present his idea to the congregation. Obviously, the work of the vinedresser is to prune the branches. Hope says something good is going to happen to you. 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. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. SEPT 25 STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE: DON'T LOSE YOUR CONNECTION TO GOD, HE IS OUR POWER SOURCE . When someone has your back you can concentrate on the struggle in front of you without worrying about dangers you cannot see. " Let's not get ourselves distracted from the big picture of what a small number of Christians in a small town anywhere can do when, freed from distraction, they live and share their faith in unity. This fact holds true even in the body of Christ because it is God ordained. That is why after commending them in verses 2-3 he counsels them in verses 4-5. 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. Hope says things are going to get better. In the words of the old gospel hymn, he is the tie that binds our hearts together in Christian love. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Left Betlehem - Which means House of Bread, Moab - Fields-the name of a man and a nation-A son of Lot by an incestuous union with his older daughter-Moab became an ancestor of the MOABITES, The Targum says: "God has decreed ten grievous famines to take place in the world, to punish the inhabitants of the earth, before the coming of Messiah the king. 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. And, as he thought about how various members of the church would react, he had to admit that he was wrong. 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. He knew all about Robin Hood and his band of merry men who lived in Sherwood Forest, and he wasn't sure he approved. As the branch cant bear fruit by itself, stream What about you! Today were going to kill a hopelessness demon up in here today. Thank you! 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. Wait a minute preacher what if I name it and claim it and somebody else moves into it, Wait a minute preacher what if I interview for it and signed the papers and somebody else gets job. and perseverance, proven character; The Jews in Jesus day had the name, but they lacked the spirit. Your hope suggest you W A I T. W whether the storm, wait for you have an A anchor in Jesus. In his Letter to the Romans, Paul writes, For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, There is perhaps no better feeling than knowing that someone "has your back." That is why there was a Protestant Reformation. Thats why you dont have to wait till the battle is over you can shout now. 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. Get you one good, stand on it dont go nowhere you may not know the chapter you may not know verse but you know, said ask and it shell be given seek and you shell find knock and, was young but now Im old but I never seen, good one and dont go nowhere. You are the branches. All you have to do is spend a few quiet moments focusing upon the Presence of God, mentally going over, if not saying out loud, whatevers on your mind and heart, then listening for the still, small voice of God speaking to you. ", Judges were given rule over Israel because they would not adhere to the word of God, Moab = No Structure- No Foundation- No Covering, And Elimelech Naomis husband died; and she was left, and her two sons, Naomis Left with a burden and a blessing, Burden - Husbands death - Death of a union Blessing- two sons, 1) Dead Dreams 2) Dead Expectations 3) No Hope 4) No Security.
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