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The Psalmist demonstates circumstances where we can choose to praise.

Introduction Gretchen passed from this life last Sunday… Naturally, many of us ask, “Why?” But that might not be the right question. Paul David Tripp, New Morning Mercies , Jan 2: “Human beings have a deep desire to know and understand. We spend much of our daily mental time trying to figure things out.…

The First Nöel we’ve all heard the song haven’t we? “The First Noel the angels did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay” Did you know this is a very old song? It was first sung outside churches, somewhere around the 13th or 14th centuries in Cornwall - that’s south east England.…

The Journey Continues! Out of prison (Act16:40) some words of encouragement and on the road again. 40 They went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia, and when they saw the brethren, they encouraged them and departed. Thessalonica is an important stop for the gospel to be shared. From Paul’s…

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Eucharisteo…

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. If we love God we must accept whatever life brings our way as God’s love for us. Sometime bad things happen to God’s children, because God has a plan. 11 For I know the plans…

Introduction What do you want to be know for? It can be very interesting to walk through a cemetery and look at epitaphs. Joe DiMaggio Epitaph: “Grace, dignity and elegance personified” Dean Martin Epitaph: “Everybody loves somebody sometime” Alexander the Great Epitaph: “A tomb now suffices him for…

Friendship and a prelude to jealousy The blessing of friendship Jonathan soul is knit to David’s (v1) Jonathan makes a covenant with David (v3) promise, terms, sacrifice proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man…

Jesus Christ had finished His work here on earth and ascended to His father in heaven some 18-21 years before this book was written (45-48 AD). The Apostle Paul was already on the scene, was or had spent a year in Antioch and Jerusalem being taught and teaching himself before setting out on his first…

Judgement is a reality so let Christ be Lord, testify through suffering for him, be purified by him and don’t be an idiot so that you escape condemnation. Scene 1/ There are some confronting truths that the Bible teaches; one of those is that God will judge sin – We understand the idea of judgement for…

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may…

Introduction: Today, we gather to reflect on the powerful message found in 1 Peter 4:1-6 , which calls us to embrace Christ's suffering and live according to God's will. In these verses, the apostle Peter provides us with profound insights into how we, as followers of Christ, should approach the challenges…

The Perspective of the “Friends”: God justly punishes evil people with suffering, therefore Job is evil. 4 Is it for your fear of him that he reproves you and enters into judgment with you? 5 Is not your evil abundant? There is no end to your iniquities. Job’s perspective: I am innocent, therefore God…

Comfort in suffering We opened our study of 2Corinthians with looking at true comfort, the purpose of true comfort and the results of true comfort, this morning Paul offers up an example through suffering of God’s deliverance. Purpose of true comfort (2Cor1:4) 4 who comforts us in all our affliction…

1 Peter 1:10-12 Knowing the past helps you appreciate the present. For those who suffer health challenges and medical conditions, it’s easy to complain. You may complain about the cost of healthcare, confusing professional advice, the side effects of certain prescriptions or treatments, or long waits…

Love for Heaven Hannah obviously had a deep and abiding love for God. Her spiritual passion was seen in the fervency of her prayer life. She was a devout woman whose affections were set on heavenly things, not on earthly things. Her desire for a child was no mere craving for self-gratification. It wasn’t…

Over the past 5 years we have seen drastic changes happen in our country. For the past 20 years, our country’s culture has been considered post-Christian, that is a culture where the Judeo-Christian ethic that had been prevalent in the past no longer is the prevailing ethic. So when we as Christians…

We are reminded that God graciously preserves and strengthens our faith. We are encouraged to build our faith on Christ and nothing else.

This Week’s Theme: Thankful for Being Used This Week’s Word is Suffering : The experience of pain or distress, both physical and emotional. Scripture is thoroughly realistic about the place of suffering in the world and in the lives of believers. To become a Christian is not to escape from suffering,…

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,…

The mystery of Christ in us has now been revealed to us and the world. Colossians 1.24-2.5 states because of this we can endure afflictions, sufferings and the agony which comes with sharing the Gospel and maturing in Christ. Christ redeems our suffering and others see Him not in spite of our sufferings but in them.

This is my third week preaching on the issue of Faith, working through the book of Romans. Starting in Chapter 4 Paul describes the inner workings of our salvation - mainly that our salvation is dependent on the Grace of God sending his son to die on the cross AND our response to that needing to be one…

We are led back to the Baptism where God in the fullness of Father, Son and Spirit affirmed who Jesus was and what he was called to do. Then he was sent to be tempted in the wilderness for 40 Days. ~40 days is the furthest limit of the human body without food. Noah released the raven after 40 days of…

Introduction: We live in an age of the consumer driven church model. People want to go be entertained and be served rather than following the model of Jesus to be a servant to others. They look for churches based on the programs that are offered and how many people consider the church to be the “cool”…

Psalm 6 To the lead musician, with stringed instruments, on the eighth, a psalm of David. This introduction resembles the previous two psalms. It belonged in the collection of psalms for use in regular temple worship, was accompanied by string instruments – like guitars and harps, and was written by…