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Devotion 16 So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, “ It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” Prayer Announcements 12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.…

God’s Suffering Servant Intro Our middle son, Declan, just had a birthday on Tuesday. He turned 5 years old. When Corrie and I finally chose the name Declan to be his first name we still had arguments about what his middle name would be. I knew what I wanted his middle name to be and she didn’t like…

2 I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. What do the expressions, “You have my word” or “He is as good as his word” mean? Do they mean much in our current culture? “People…

Psalm 7 A Shiggayon of David, which he sang to Yahweh concerning Cush, a Benjaminite Similar to prior psalms, this opening description tells us David wrote this psalm, too, only here it calls the psalms a “shiggayon” (or as my good friend, Rod Johnson calls is, a “shindig”). Like “on the eighth” at the…

God wants you to be sad…sometimes. Sorrow is appropriate sometimes. When? Why? For what? We will answer that as we deal with the subject of this text - humility. Remember... This fits into a reoccurring theme: Practicality of Religion in Relationships ( 1:27 ; 2:1 ; 2:8 ; 2:15–16 ; 3:9 ; 3:16 ). Section…

Introduction In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. News of the disaster was further darkened when an investigation revealed the cause of the accident. It wasn't a technology problem…

"We sing this psalm to the praise of God, because God is with us, and powerfully and miraculously preserves and defends his church and his word, against all fanatical spirits, against the gates of hell, against the implacable hatred of the devil, and against all the assaults of the world, the flesh and…

Does the way that you live give thanks to the Lord for His presence and at the same time, proclaim His greatness to to all people? As God’s people, we are called to live in such a way. Your trust in God dictates your manner of living and your manner of living proclaims in who or what you trust. The way…

Introduction We are coming to the last in the series of David’s Life. David will not die in this passage but this passage and the rest of Samuel is more like an appendix to the story of David. Today we are talking about David’s Last Words. 2 Samuel 23:1-7 1 These are the last words of David: “The inspired…

Evening 26th March 2023

The greatest mircle of all is when He saved my soul, cleansed and made me whole.

Notes: Context: Gabriel appears to Mary, Luke 1:26 Gabriel’s pronouncement, Luke 1:32f Mary’s trip to Elizabeth, Luke 1:39 - 45 Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s…

Introduction Today we are going to look at a letter written by the apostle Peter to encourage persecuted Christians in Asia Minor. The main theme of the letter is to stand firm in the grace of God and endure suffering for Christ’s sake. Today we find ourselves in 1 Peter 5:5-11 , where Peter gives us…

Philippians 2:8–11 (ESV) — 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven…

Do you trust God? Fully? Not only when He promises blessing but when He tells you no? Even to what you desire? Do you understand the danger in not be totally satisfied in God? That the works of the flesh, the sins of our lives, are rooted in being unsatisfied and not trusting God. Can you say with full…

These are the final days of the David and our last three lessons in the life of David. But they are very telling lessons as to how people of Character depart. In these three lessons we will see how that David did all that he could promote the Lord, promote the welfare of his people and promote the welfare…

From announcement to proclaiming What things can you remember thus far in Luke chapter-1? Announcement: Theophilus I am doing this for you, so you may certainty. Announcement: Zacharias you are going to have a son, he will be called John and will do great things for the Lord. Announcement: Mary you are…

12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Our theme for the year helps us with this implementation of New Attitude 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and…

7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord , and turn away from evil. 8 It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Even when you acquire wisdom, you must hold to humility and not allow confidence in your own intellect and learning to displace the demands of religious conscience…

The Heart of Humility Introduction: In the Gospel of Luke, we come to a profound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ A parable that contrasts two men, two prayers, and two very different spiritual conditions. Imagine standing at a crossroads, two paths diverging before you, each leading to a destination…

Intro – Children have a way of gaining control of things don’t they – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle . After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks for the harmonica…

Intro My son Emery was saved and started following Jesus in January of this year. It has been such a blessing to have conversation with him about his faith. One morning, a few weeks after his salvation, he was eating breakfast before going to school. He said, “Dad, there are just two things I still don’t…

25 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, Thesis: According to God, being first, having authority,…

1 Peter is the first letter that we have from the Apostle Peter in the New Testament. The overall theme of the book is that believers should follow Christ’s example by joyfully enduring persecution. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,…