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How do we deal with isolation of Covid? 1 As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all the day long, “Where is your God?”…

Are you willing to learn from the pain in your life? Lament allows you to hear the lessons God intends to teach you through pain. (p. 89). Suffering— at every level— is an opportunity to learn. However, we must be willing to listen. (p. 90). Lament can be a prism through which we see a path for growth.…

Last week we began this series by talking about healthy and unhealthy fear. I hope that you are able to recognize the difference so that you can respond appropriately. Remember what Paul told us in 2 Timothy 1:7 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.…

We are better together—together with God and together with fellow believers in Christ. The Sermon on the Mount ( Matthew 5-7 ) addresses the ethical practices of life in God’s Kingdom. It answers the question: What is ethical in our relationship with others and our relationship with God? When we examine…

1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Christ, the Vine. The Father, the…

This month I want to lead you into exploring the practice and affects of prayer. Prayer is important. Jesus said: 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Prayer is a mystery. N.T. Wright suggests that “ many Christians, including many clergy,…

The way we talk and who we talk to regarding prayer matters. Today we'll learn why our attitude matters and why it's important to have a basic understanding of the person we are talking to regarding prayer.

To the Chief Musician. With Flutes. A Psalm of David. 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord , Consider my meditation. 2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, My King and my God, For to You I will pray. 3 My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord ; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.…

Meaning of the Word This is a compound word that means daily. It occures nowhere else so must be interpreted by understanding it’s parts. The best way is “the bread of to-morrow” which is why Luke says, day by day. Which means it will be a contiunal prayer. This is a word of substance or being or the…

Good morning Church! Announcements: Voting on constitution at our next business meeting. Meeting will be held on September, 11th. Our Youth Trip to Standing Stone will be the last weekend in August. We will be leaving Friday afternoon and returning Sunday around lunch. There will be a meeting today,…

Would you like to have less anxiety and more peace? Would you like to change the world at the same time? Then this message is for you. We are going to learn how prayer leads to peace and changes our world. Rejoice, Be Kind, Ask, Whatever You Do, Don’t Worry, or How Prayer Leads to Peace But Paul doesn’t…

Story: Recurve Bow What I have in front of me here is a bow. A friend gave it to me, actually. It’s a “recurve” style bow, named after the design on each end that curves “again.” Pretty simple in concept. You bend it to take the string on… and off. Now, I’ve never used this when I’m in a tree stand hunting…

When a prayer worrier intercedes he forgets his personal needs and focus all of his faith and prayer attention on others. Petition is that act of prayer to asking God for specific personal things. To seek an unselfish spiritual thing or material blessing is not unscriptural.

Out of the box praying brings the Gospel out of the box

Have you noticed the range of emotions that you have experienced when you read through the different stories of the gospels? When I read and think about the story of Jesus crying over the death of Lazarus I can’t help but feel empathetic at his loss and think about the people I have loved and lost in…

The Florida based pastor and author HB Charles wrote a book called, “It Happens After Prayer”. And I agree with the sentiment of the title because it, the activity and intervention of God happens after we go to God in prayer. God has so arranged it that we can literally go to him with our requests and…

The version of the Lord's Prayer is similar, yet different from the Lord's Prayer in Matthew. They were spoken at different times and bring out different emphases.bb

The foundation of anxiety is fear. Anxiety can be defined as an uneasiness of mind and brooding fear about some contingency. It is safe to say, we all deal with anxiety. But, how do we overcome anxiety? In Philippians 4:4-9, the apostle Paul give guidance that I believe we all should follow to help us overcome the anxieties we face in this life.

Introduction Unauthorized Prayer There is a striking truth in this text that most people probably don’t agree with, and if they do agree with the text they don’t understand it. It is that prayer must be done correctly. The words shall not or must not depending on your translation, signify a prohibition.…

The Hindrances to a Productive Prayer Life

5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door,…

Introduction: I came across an article entitled “Don’t Focus On Your Worries” and it reads as followed; “One day John Wesley, a British Evangelist, was walking with a troubled man who expressed his doubt as to the goodness of God. He said, “I do not know what I shall do with all this worry and trouble.”…

We can bring our requests before God, by appealing to his righteousness and justice as part of our mysterious walk with the Lord

Kingdom Heart Sermon Series Ever had that experience, in city, maybe a downtown area, walking down street, see someone who you suspect is a homeless person immediate temptation to avoid that person, to maybe slant away a little, not make eye contact part of your concern is that they’re going to ask for…