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Matthew 8:23–26 (ESV) 23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 25 And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” 26 And he said to them,…

Habakkuk writes: Habakkuk 3:17–19 (ESV) Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord ; I will take joy in the God of…

I am sure we all know that life is full of crises and crossroads. The decision you make during a crisis or crossroads will determine your future. As someone who made many wrong choices in life, I appreciate those smart kids and adults who have the endurance to stay in the right course when confronted with a crisis or crossroads. In Luke 21:5-19, Jesus revealed a set of spiritual principles to endure crises. Let's take a look ...

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Help for the Troubled Soul John 14:1-6 Introduction: Mention the Shooting in Parkland, Florida. 17 senseless deaths most of them teenagers. 14 others wounded. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, family, teachers, coaches, school admin, fellow students, and others waking up today with the realization…

"A prisoner about to be executed asked to be brought before the sultan. Granted, in pleading for his life, he said to the sultan, 'If you will spare me for a year, I will teach your favorite black horse to talk.' Intrigued by the idea, the sultan accepted this proposition, and the prisoner was returned…

Have you ever been in a situation where you could see the obvious meaning of events around you, but you were also aware that there was a second level of purpose behind the events that were happening? I’m sure you have been. These are common in life. Our BBQ events are for fun, but also for an introduction…

20 Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; 21 at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: 22 “How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?…

Intro; This morning I want us to look at the science of “Cause and Effect”. "Cause and effect" is a relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the other or others. This is a combination of action and reaction. Something happens ( a cause ) that leads to an effect. A cause is a…

Introduction Main Idea : Suffering and affliction are going to happen. It is how we respond to it that is important. Are you growing bitter? or are you growing better? Illustration : Confession. You guys might not think the same about me after this, but you need to know. I sometime like chick flicks.…

Pastoral Prayer: If you have been one social media lately…, you may have seen reports about a revival breaking out at Asbury University. From my understanding a routine chapel service ended on February 8th, but the students present did not want to leave the room. Students began to stand up and give testimony…

The Day of the Lord. So often when we read through the prophets they’ll talk about the Day of the Lord… they anticipate the Day of the Lord… they warn people about the Day of the Lord… and they try to comfort people with the coming of the Day of the Lord. Today, we’re going to look at a Minor Prophet…

We must pray for our country! Did the election this past Tuesday reinforce that? Do we have a burden to pray for the impending runoff election in GA ? There is no hope for this country apart from Jesus. It needs an awakening. But what will THAT take? Prayer! Seeking God! God is saddened by those who…

1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5 Let the wise hear and…

And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him , and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are…

20 Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square; 21 At the head of the noisy streets she cries out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings: 22 “How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate…

What are some colloquial sayings we use to get a point across? 1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple,…

1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom: We have heard a report from the Lord , and a messenger has been sent among the nations: “Rise up! Let us rise against her for battle!” 2 Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you shall be utterly despised. 3 The pride of your…

Introduction Daniel’s life and habits are obviously worthy of our imitation . We need to learn from this prayer that is recorded for us. Question: If God is sovereign , why pray? (elaborate) The better question is... Why pray unless God is sovereign? Prayer is often the means that God uses to bring about…

Praying with Intention Often my prayers include the many thanks for who God is and what He has done for me in my life. However I often forget to ask Him what He wants for me. It is easy to develop a vision so focused on what you believe is necessary for you that you forget to listen for the opportunities…

1. Wisdom’s Offer (20-23) Here is wisdom again calling to those who need knowledge 20 Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square; 21 At the head of the noisy streets she cries out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings: She is again in the midst of the matters…

7 So she set out from the place where she was with her two daughters-in-law, and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah. 1. Get on the road to _where you want to go_ 9 The Lord grant that you may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband!” Then she kissed them, and they lifted up…

The Heart is Key Psalms 57:1-11 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. The heart is an organ that weighs about ten to twelve ounces, it weights about one third of 1% of your body’s weight. Yet it pumps through itself forty-five pounds of blood per minute, 2700 pounds…