Baby you better start shouting and praising God! For 18 months, it can still stagger around and peck at the ground with it's neck, but make no mistake, the chicken is dead. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! x\mo8>@7HHtCfo`[i[N6DJ]L|-V=TmX}.r~|jv+?Vj=>3g\dO/~,s"R7?$?|KT%RVo$I$uFenUX9ws6I0s#GKH_/~6f6:c`E\dAG^8/I\Sw$g`N\J~l`y_|DjY 6q||j4 And if God said it! Jakes reminds us that asyou get to know more about yourself your likes, dislikes, values and triggers you will have a greater sense of whether or not the life you lead suits you. "That is why we never give up. Plans start as low as $2.50/mo. 1 0 obj 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. 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; 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 a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 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. 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 dave davies wife. I know Im talking to somebody up in here! There are passages in the Bible I dont think anybody understands! Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rDSqDu0Em6FdOlIdGxF6bNRtdzR32rGo/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Just Do It, and Be Blessed, based on Micah 6:1-8 and Matthew 5:1-12, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VbdUXOhcDqdqlbvuUEDK567j7U0Rv3iX/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: New Beginnings, based on Matthew 4:12-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6Bf8WpPT-bfkppbP3vetXcddjy-iwC7/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Are You Listening?, based on Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 3:13-17, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z9CgCCBHk5kffZsNKUDGZpkfllt_Q3e1/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Recalculating, An Epiphany sermon based on Matthew 2:1-12, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NdV2VucYzAL1YvSw2xwlGFFvtGXYLuNx/view?usp=share_link. In other words its not good right now, the situation is not good right now, but I expect it to get better.. is there anybody here with expectation, the situation is not good now but I expect it to get good, anybody here expect it to be good. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them. 1. [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. Abide in Me, and I in you. 20 Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the Lord. God said be, them We Will Not Lose! He counsels them to return to their first love; to keep Jesus first in their hearts. If you are in a job that drains you, its time to galvanize your forces and take the necessary steps to move on. Sign up to get a weekly serving of motivation and inspiration sent directly to your inbox. Were you meant to counsel others? One of them is our being connected to Jesus. That's what my friend Pastor Peter told me when we talked a few days ago. That is the Christian message. Is there any body in the room that they though you to be a hopeless case but Jesus made you a case of hope. Get your heart right with God. It makes me wonder, do you think God grieves as he prunes us to be strong disciples of Jesus Christ? You are the branches. He is the source of our life; apart from him, we wither and die. 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. Thank you! for apart from me you can do nothing. (4-5). He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord. All this is to say, when Jesus said, I am the true vine, his listeners would have known exactly what he was talking about. stream never doubt God will surely bring you out. Paul said I don't lose heart because my life is not about me, my life is about Jesus. Sermon: Much Love, Hope Sent, based on Matthew 3:1-12. If the congregation agreed, then Id give him my blessing, as well as my full support; but if not, he needed to reconsider. You need a God said. All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. PDVodb_. Thought: Don't Lose Hope. I am the vine. 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. You will see results soon. There are some things in life that cannot be faked. We often lose connectivity as we drift 1 0 obj 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 made pronouncement statements in John's gospel. But if you hold on to your hope, how many know you can get it all back. When someone has your back you can concentrate on the struggle in front of you without worrying about dangers you cannot see. When we "move," we bring about the growth we desire. Check out these helpful resources % God uses the hardships of our lives to strengthen our faith and make us fit disciples in the building of his kingdom on earth. Because what God has for you is for you. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Finally, I suggested that he take the matter before the congregation, that Id give him time from the pulpit to make his case. LIKE US FACEBOOK / FOLLOW US YOUTUBE /TURN NOTIFICATIONS ON. Worship Service: 10:30 a. m., YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi25g9XF8Zf7quPMVKZie7Q, (513) 791-1153 When you are praying or reading your bible, get connected. Read a few verses of scripture. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. things work together for the good of those who love the Lord, these things. You see hope is the expectation of good, shout that back at if you will. Consider an athlete or a famous musician. What more powerful statement of faith can there be than those three simple words? Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. The road will be taxing, but the promise of fulfilling your true purpose will fortify your conviction. In this text Paul is writing to the church at Rome, because the church . Abide in Me, and I in you. Jesus went on to say, Remain in me, and I in you. You are the branches. Look at verse 4. Personally, I like to think that God is sympathetic and understanding, that God is with us in our suffering. <>>> This fact holds true even in the body of Christ because it is God ordained. Our current circumstances should never limit us from reaching our true potential. 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 Jews in Jesus day had the name, but they lacked the spirit. Wait preacher wait a minute what if I name it and claim it, and somebody else drives off in it. When It Looks Hopeless. Thank you for joining us for todays worship service with Danny Sullivan! Don't Lose Your Connection Please like, share, and comment. TRY SERMONWRITER! Sermon: Check Your Connection| By Josh Carter | October 4, 2015 INTRODUCTION Wireless internet connections tend to vary in strength. Start with prayer, then read a few verses of the Bible, then spend some time in the company of other Christians. In the Old Testament lesson this morning, we heard Isaiahs song of the vineyard. My prayer for you today, and my prayer for all of you each day, is simply this, that you stay connected to Jesus Christ, now and always. It was obvious that he had his mind made up. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. I can think of four ways prayer, study, fellowship and service. The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offering the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. My wife, Donna, died in 1997. Feeling the exuberance of an autonomy youd never experienced before, and the anxiety of being vulnerable and exposed to the dangers of the world like youd never been before? But, looking back, I can tell you, it made me a better person. 18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. Chomping at the bits, perhaps, to move out on your own? 16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto. Copyright 2021 Blue Ash Presbyterian Church - All Rights Reserved. Wait a minute! 2. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Staying connected is the key. I didnt think he would. Try, One Small Change Will Energize Tomorrow's Sermon, Slow Down, Big Fellawhat A Motorcyclist Taught Me About Preaching, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. Face masks are optional. %FUP> It opened my eyes and made me more sensitive and compassionate toward those whove had similar experiences. We become uncomfortable when what we read raises questions or throws us for a loop. But the beckoning was always one of blessing: Ill give you land beyond measure! says Gods got a plan and hes working it out for you. His sermons, books, music, plays, movies, conferences and festivals have ignited the hearts and minds of millions. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Feel the stability of a deeply rooted community of faith. Your actions will loosen the ties that bind and will move you closer to where you are supposed to be. Dead branches get in the way, and too many branches sap the strength of the plant. In todays times, we have wonderful cell phones. Then set your goals higher than you think humanly possible. In much the same way, the church today bears the name of Jesus Christ; the question is, how well do we know him as Lord and Savior? By Dr. Philip W. McLarty 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. But if we are not really in Christ connected to Him through His Word, through Prayer and Holy Communion then like a branch that is not really connected to the vine our faith is going to wither out. Evangelical/Non-Denominational, Vs. 6 Heard = is to be seeking to hear THAT answer not listening. ". Stop conforming! It took the city a dump truck, a mechanical loader and a crew of four men to haul it all away. Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. 4 0 obj I dont know much about horticulture, but from what I understand, pruning the branches makes the plant healthier and more productive. Abraham believed God. They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. See Paul said with perseverance you must wait on the promise of the Lord and many time as we wait on God. Be Safe, Be Blessed, BAPC Session. The vinedresser prunes the branches to make them strong and productive. Its like having a jogging partner to prod you on days when you dont feel like running. )c 5[ax`;wq cW~rDem zy)ooV#Fh5:8Y`7,*Lzd_PUP _@mnO[ma i&+l`yDf&Fft!A^V#I7]',??-D.2rUjR(~$nci'-T LG~V9( ml,oolb2n'. For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? Hymn Lists. Childerns Sermons And so, I encourage you to read the Bible for inspiration and enjoyment. 2 Corinthians 4:7-18. In his Letter to the Romans, Paul writes, For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, Try and eliminate all distractions. [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. stream Click here for more information. [25] But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. 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. Danny Sullivan delivers the message around connection. Every bad situation has got to pass. He reminds us that as long as we have breath in our bodies, we have the ability to flourish. January 30, 2023. 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. Lord Jesus, You are indeed the True Vine. He is the link by which we are able to stay connected to God and each other. Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. Hope says things are going to get better. When the roads get rough and times get dark. And how many know you dont need but one. 1. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. The question is, how? Donna and I stood in the front yard, gave him a big hug and wished him well. For if God said it, it dont matter if you believe it or not. We all have burdens and concerns that keep us awake at night: What will tomorrow bring? We have to be careful here. "But I have this against you, that you have lost your first love." II. Hope my brothers and my sisters is not just wishful thinking, hope is not day dreaming, hope is very much rapped in faith. Jakes uses his gift for connecting with people to inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. Turn your tumultuous relationship around, heal the wounds that hold you back, dare to take a step towards your dream career. Blue Ash Presbyterian Church: Bringing All People Closer. Thats why you dont have to wait till the battle is over you can shout now. Over the past few years one of the complaints about the Church, and that's . 2 0 obj Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. 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. Redeemed How I love to Proclaim it! and proven character, hope: I often refer to hope as the neglected triplet, because when Paul said now abided faith hope charity these three we hear more about those two then we do about hope. You drove out the nations, and planted it. This. Once you find the Book of Psalms, youre sure to find some words you can relate to. endobj Well, he didnt present his idea to the congregation. put away thy wine from thee. It did not come to stay it came to pass. Just ask the people whose homes were destroyed by tornadoes a couple of weeks ago up in the Midwest. it is the hand of Love Divine that holds the knife, "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.". in the spirit not in the letter. (Romans 2:28-29a), I once received an e-mail that read, Going to a church doesnt make you a Christian any more than going to McDonalds makes you a hamburger!. <> Draw us more deeply into yourself, through scripture read, water splashed, bread broken, wine poured, so that when our hearts are troubled, we will know you more completely as the way, the truth, and the life. The Reverend Monnie Caine will preside at Our Table and offer the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. that you, whose life has borne some fruit, might now bear much (more).. Wait a minute preacher what if I name him and claim him and somebody else walks down the aisle with him. I hesitate to say this because I dont want to draw attention to myself. People don't lose heart because life is hard. If you hold on to your hope you will rise again. But that shouldnt stop you from finding passages that are clear and self-evident and speak directly to your life. Ill make sure you have a child, old as you are! To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Try, One Small Change Will Energize Tomorrow's Sermon, Slow Down, Big Fellawhat A Motorcyclist Taught Me About Preaching, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. The spiritual weight of having hope and never losing it is . 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. that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. They are commonly referred to as the "I am" statements. 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. Drop the Gordita! The Inheritance You Can't Lose. Leo H. McCrary II - May 15, 2022 Responsive Reading - 1 Kings 19:2-13 Key Verse - 1 Kings 19:8 Aint GOD alright Just when I thought I was hopeless case Jesus made me a case of hope. You cleared the ground for it. Matt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." He unlocks the door to personal growth not only for the tens of thousands of members of his congregation at The Potters House in Dallas, Texas, but also for the millions who seek out his wisdom through his books, films, television and social media. %PDF-1.5 When you support BAPC, you strengthen community programs, build a safer and more accessible church, and inspire generations! Resources to inspire you and your congregation! Text: John 15:1-8 for May 3rd, 2015 by Pastor Bolwerk 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Events, joys, prayers, updates see It all in The Tidings monthly newsletter! RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME. THIS PASSAGE OF PSALMS IS MY SECOND MOST FAVORITE PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE. As the branch cant bear fruit by itself, Proverbs 2, 5124 Camp Robinson Rd. Start with prayer, then spend a few minutes reading the Bible. <> 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. They cut themselves off from their extended family of faith. For hope suggest it wont be this way all the time. 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. 6 min read. I dont know of anyone who cant relate to that. DAVID SEEMS TO HAVE LOST FAVOR WITH GOD AND HE SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO FIX IT. Ruth 1:1. Gather your wine/juice and bread if you would like to partake in Communion. When he tried to convince me, we got into a big argument. Prayer doesnt have to be long and complex; it can be as simple as a brief morning chat with a friend. He is the true vine, the source of our covenant relationship with God. 4 0 obj And how do we build a relationship? That is why there was a Protestant Reformation. 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. and my Father is the farmer.. Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. whatever youre going through will pass. Danny Dodd introduction sermon. Prayer enables us to be in communion with God. For whatever you presence to the Lord he will bring it to pass in his own time, I wish I had a witness in here. You cannot do any profitable work with it besides playing some games. When someone has your back you feel protected, secure, safe. 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. He who remains in me, and I in him, Its dead. And so, graduates, as we recognize and honor you today, Id like to offer a simple word I hope we can all relate to, and that is: STAY CONNECTED! Can I get a witness up in here. 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 . Identity: Discover Who You Are and Live A Life Of Purpose, 7 Things That Happened In 2016 We Can Be Grateful For. "My God is much bigger now.". Sermon: Gods Pep Talk, based on Matthew 2:13-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link. Today were going to kill a hopelessness demon up in here today. 8:00-12:00 Friday. Have you seen the Taco Bell ad with the window washer who doesn't want to lose his lunch? Gather your wine/juice and bread if you would like to partake in Communion. Sunday Morning Worship - Jan. 29th. I dont care how bad that home, care how bad those children are, how bad that marriage, its got to pass. Learn more. Tragedy hasnt stopped you, heartbreak didnt defeat you, failure does not define you; use this hard-earned wisdom to grasp your purpose and shape your future. Jakes calls on us to shed our toxic distractions and share our divine spark on a daily basis. If you hold on to your hope you will rise again. We can all tap into our own inner excellence and radiate this same energy. 2 0 obj endobj Try it sometime. %PDF-1.5 And so, graduates, we salute you. 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. Open your Bible, if you will, to the fourth chapter of Galatians. The problem was, hed rationalized about it so long, hed convinced himself it was O.K. I will say of Yahweh, He is my refuge and my fortress no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. Last summer I borrowed a chain saw from Dean Akin and went to work pruning the trees around the house. These 10 quotes from Bishop Jakes will inspire you to relentelessly pursue your purpose in life. Once were cut off from the wellspring of Gods Spirit, we begin to wither and die. Lord Jesus said, If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered (John 15:6). Session will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments accordingly. Now, I know there are parts of the Bible that are complex and hard to understand. If you follow me, you won't be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life" (John 8:12 NLT). 14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? Those who believe in me will never thirst" (John 6:35 NLT). 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. Has anybody in here every prayed about something name it and claim it and didnt get it and after God didnt give it to you, you thank Him for it. He alright whit me And he will do the same for you today. Evangelical/Non-Denominational.

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