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“And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and pleas for mercy, so that, when they look on me, on him whom they have pierced, they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for an only child, and weep bitterly over him, as one weeps over a firstborn. On that…

This song that we just sang was written by a man name William Cowper. He lived from 1731-1800. He was a man stricken by much grief and pain. His mother died when he was 6. He eventually experienced losing several others that he loved. He suffered from severe panic attacks and deep depression. During…

Morning 19 November 23

A Lawsuit Your ancestors found no wrong in me (2.5) They did not deny my power bringing them up from Egypt (2.6) You landed in a plentiful land (2.7) But your rulers forsook me (2.8) This doesn’t even happen in foreign lands (2.10) Nations don’t change their gods! (2.11) The witnessing heavens should…

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…

Jesus, overlooking Jerusalem, the crowds cheering, the Pharisees mocking… I cannot fathom all that went through His heart and mind as he watched, listened, and thought. THERE ON A THAT DAY SITTING ON A DONKEY (a symbol of peace) SAT THE KING… THE KING OF PEACE!!! When it comes to peace… or the King of…

We heard Ezra and Nehemiah for 2024. Ezrah and Nehemiah were one book in the past. Ezrah and Nehemiah are broken down into three sections. Summary Outline: First Zerubabbel in brining in 42k and rebuilding the temple. Second Ezrah brought in community and the teaching of God’s law and way. Third Nehemiah…

I hope you have enjoyed our quick tour through the short books at the back of the Old Testament. Thy tell us a lot about God, His views, and His plans. We are continuing that our study today with more about His plans. Review Theme: God is King of everything and everyone Found in todays theme verse God…

Introduction It can be so satisfying. Problem: Eventually you’ll want another one, or eat another. It only satisfies for a brief moment, then you want another. Transition: Every person in the world want to know what will make him or her happy. We’re all desperately seeking for the person, place, or thing…

This Week’s Theme: Forever With the LORD This Week’s Word is Heaven: God’s habitation where he is worshipped and served by angels. Solely on account of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, believers will inherit a place in heaven and there forever enjoy perfect fellowship with God in his worship…

A FORTIORI A fortiori in Latin literally means "from the stronger (argument)". The term is used when drawing a conclusion that's even more obvious or convincing than the one just drawn. If God can do the harder thing, He easily can do the easier thing. Elijah and Positional Truth 1 Ki 17:1-7 The Drought…

Last we put our study in Isaiah on hold until January so that we could do a study that will help us end this year in a better place and to start the new decade in a healthy way.It’s a study about Praise.What we are doing is looking at Psalm 145 , the only Psalm that is called a Psalm of praise and studying…

What’s behind Jesus’s imagery? Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” Meanwhile the disciples…

Jesus example for personal evangelism (so far) Evangelize- to preach the Christian gospel. Jesus sets a great example and gives us some tools for personal evangelism. Jesus see’s opportunity Have everyone open bibles to Jn4 , I will read vv.7-9 then go from there. Jn4:7-9 “7 There came a woman of Samaria…

Rebuilding 1 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set its doors. They consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of Hananel. 2 And next to him the men of Jericho built. And next to them…

I went to the governors of the region west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent officers of the infantry and cavalry with me. When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard that someone had come to pursue the prosperity of the Israelites, they…

Introduction The Power of the Tongue Blessing vs Cursing Heaven vs Hell Peace vs Destruction The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. The lips of the righteous feed…

Opening • • It's Sunday morning prayer time. Pastor asks if anyone needed to be prayed for for anything. Up to the alter went Boudreaux. Pastor asked Boudreaux what is your need my brother? Boudreaux said: I would like for you to pray for my hearing ? Pastor begin praying with his hands on Boudreaux's…

*If you guys had to pick out a theme that has run through the early part of this book of 1 Samuel... what would you say that is? To me it seems that - Judgment is the pretty clear winner in that regard. We’ve seen... The Tale of Two Families (Elkanah and Eli) = Judgment Blessing & Judgment The Ark of…

21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter lies…

Jesus Meets the Woman Jesus is on a journey from Judea to Galilee Go through Samaria Jesus is weary and stops a a well sends his Disciples to buy food A woman from Samaria, an outcast, Give Me Water Jesus initiated the conversation asking for water in this land was a rare commodity wells are the only…

Introduction Telling a great story and words pile up. Paul’s excitement for the person of Jesus. Why should we be excited about Jesus? Because of His plan for you. Text Paul’s statement of worship. Blessed = good word Eulogy. Let’s brag on God for who He is and what He has done. Fuel of worship. Overflow…

At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sent for the Levites wherever they lived and brought them to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. The singers gathered from the region around Jerusalem, from the settlements…

*** Image: Wind John 3:8 (NRSV) The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. *** NS: Behind it all, an unseen power. Strong, unpredictable. *** Image: Fire Divided tongues, as…