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INTRODUCTION: Can you think of the time when worship was deeply encouraging and convicting? Why was it encouraging and convicting? What songs or hymns encourage and convict you? Why was it encouraging and convicting? I can remember sitting in church, and hearing the song – What a friend we have in Jesus.…

Intro: Theme/Topic (What’s the problem, the question, etc.) Have you ever heard someone say something like this... All claims to be the only true religion are like mountain climbers taking different trails to the summit of the same mountain. Each hiker can only see their trail and claims that it is the…

Celebration of Melinda Gall’s Life and Home-going Welcome to the celebration of Melinda Gall’s life and home-going. Melinda Jo Gall, age 50, a lifetime resident of the Harbor, died on Monday, August 22, 2022, in Aberdeen. Melinda was born on July 26, 1972, in Aberdeen to Michael J. and Linda L. (Robbins)…

We are reminded that God graciously redefines our eternal reality through the work of Jesus. We are encouraged to listen and obey God's Law - even if we don't understand why.

1 How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! How like a widow is she, who once was great among the nations! She who was queen among the provinces has now become a slave. 2 Bitterly she weeps at night, tears are on her cheeks. Among all her lovers there is no one to comfort her. All her friends…

I. Reason for a fast A. Lent a time of sacrifice 1. Wednesday, we entered the season of lent a. a period of forty days before Easter b. a time of sacrifice, give up something c. Why do you do it? 2. Early Churches in the holiness tradition pride themselves on their ability to sacrifice a. the road to…

Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath

Manner and methods of praise Synopsis Praise is the natural response of believers to God at all times and in all places, involving adoration in music and song. God himself assists believers to praise him through his Spirit. 1 Rejoice in the Lord , O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful.…

A song that came out some years ago says, “Don’t worry, be happy”. The problem is that the song never tells you how to be happy. Paul doesn’t tell us to be happy, in fact the Bible never promises happiness, instead he says to rejoice, Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Joy is described…

For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife. For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. But when Herod’s…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

Scene 1. When you set yourself up as superior to everyone else, you are very likely to get things horribly wrong. Let’s look at some examples. Stalin, who was he? What is he infamous for? Chairman Mou, who was he? What was he infamous for? Hitler, who was he? What was he infamous for? Pol Pot, who was…

1 Praise the Lord ! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! 2 Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! 3 Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! 4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with…

Grace in Grief

Jim Cymbala was on a full ride basketball scholarship, captain of the team, won a conference championship and played in the NCCA. On track for a major in sociology and a successful career, when he met his wife Carol who was a gifted organist and pianist, even though she had never been formally trained.…

Intro Have you ever listened to yourself pray? Did it ever occur to you to think through and analyze your prayers, to examine precisely what you are saying? Do it sometime. Listen carefully the next time you or someone else is asked to pray. This first struck me when I was attending a Men’s bible study…

I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. What is praise Expressing approval of or admiration for God. Expressing respect and gratitude towards God. Three words for praise Halal ~ Yada ~ Zamar Praise with your lips Praise the Lord ! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise…

Introduction: Welcome/Prayer Open to 2 Samuel 6 … Today we’re going to read about the consequence of not fearing God as we ought to fear. That when we no longer fear Him rightly, nor trust in His power, we take it upon ourselves to do what God has not ordained us to do. In doing so, we sin, we offend…

Psalm 149 We are in a battle, and it is going on all around us every day as we battle against the forces of the Devil. Satan never surrenders, but one day he will be defeated. Until then, we must keep fighting. The Devil knows he cannot defeat God, so his strategy, instead, is to destroy God’s people.…

Working 9 to 5 1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; 3 a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 a time to weep, and a time…

When I was a kid, I was not allowed to go to the movies. I grew up in the Church of the Nazarene, and our denomination had taken a stand against the movie theater. I distinctly remember the first time I felt deprived because of that stance. The year was 1975, and there was a movie coming out that everybody…

What is Worship Worship occurs when homage or worthiness is expressed to God through praise, adoration, and reverence, both in public and in private for His work, ways, and will. It is a celebration of the worthiness of God, by which honour is given to his name. Who worships God? Angelic host Praise…

Giving thanks to God is a daily activity for all who truly love the LORD. Just as we are to worship God in Spirit and Truth, thanksgiving is always apart of worship. Thanksgiving and praise go hand in hand. As we will see today though numerous scriptures thanksgiving is a lifestyle of daily praise, which…

Children’s Thought: If you could have one wish in the world, up to half a kingdom, what would you wish for? [pause] A good heart will wish for good things. A bad heart will wish for bad things like: Accidents, injuries, revenge In today’s story for the grownups, a girl, whether young or old, won a great…

Today we are continuing the Stay Positive series. Not to sound negative, but in this world it is impossible to avoid negativity. It’s all around us. It’s on the news, it’s at the gas station, it’s in your bank account. Negativity is everywhere. Negativity spreads like wild fire. It causes stress and…