I can prune trees, but I dont like to, because I know that once I whack off a limb thats growing, it wont be long before itll wither and die. What more powerful statement of faith can there be than those three simple words? The human spirit has an amazing capacity to endure hardship. That is why after commending them in verses 2-3 he counsels them in verses 4-5. 8:00-12:00 Friday. 10.CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART OH GOD, AND RENEW A. just give it over to Jesus and he will make your hopeless case a case for hope. Jakes uses his gift for connecting with people to inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. If you follow me, you won't be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life" (John 8:12 NLT). As Christians, were anything but immune from tragedy and loss. Sermon: Much Love, Hope Sent, based on Matthew 3:1-12. 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; Id never wish this on anyone. 9:00 a. m. Adult Sunday School / 10:30 a. m. Worship, "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. What Jesus wants is a heart that is changed. Wait a minute! Those who believe in me will never thirst" (John 6:35 NLT). Pastor Mark Schlamann Sermon on St. Matthew 21:1-11 In From the Cross to Pentecost, Bishop T. D. Jakes shares a magnificent depiction of the "Greatest Love Story" ever toldthe love story between God and man.For those who've wondered about the relevancy of Jesus Christ's life, His death on the Cross, and His resurrection from the dead, this book can answer those questions once and for all. Gather your wine/juice and bread if you would like to partake of Communion. You need a God said. So here Paul has encouraging words for them and for us today, even before J. Jackson coin the phrase keep hope alive. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. They thrive in the skill that defines them, and the energy flow is seamless. Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rDSqDu0Em6FdOlIdGxF6bNRtdzR32rGo/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Just Do It, and Be Blessed, based on Micah 6:1-8 and Matthew 5:1-12, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VbdUXOhcDqdqlbvuUEDK567j7U0Rv3iX/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: New Beginnings, based on Matthew 4:12-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6Bf8WpPT-bfkppbP3vetXcddjy-iwC7/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Are You Listening?, based on Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 3:13-17, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z9CgCCBHk5kffZsNKUDGZpkfllt_Q3e1/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Recalculating, An Epiphany sermon based on Matthew 2:1-12, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NdV2VucYzAL1YvSw2xwlGFFvtGXYLuNx/view?usp=share_link. Don't lose your connection! And, as he thought about how various members of the church would react, he had to admit that he was wrong. John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! (McLarty) - Sermon Writer Abraham believed God. ", Judges were given rule over Israel because they would not adhere to the word of God, Moab = No Structure- No Foundation- No Covering, And Elimelech Naomis husband died; and she was left, and her two sons, Naomis Left with a burden and a blessing, Burden - Husbands death - Death of a union Blessing- two sons, 1) Dead Dreams 2) Dead Expectations 3) No Hope 4) No Security. Sermon: Gods Pep Talk, based on Matthew 2:13-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link. ", Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UH5Zp9XUxFYFv-UpMeQ8xEs0uQqi6W8M/view?usp=share_link, Worship led by The Reverend Cherie Hambleton, Sermon: Much Less Afraid, based on Matthew 4:1-11, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KTErCfBvBeWKtv_ZXsqVqp4WanhICEYV/view?usp=share_link, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V1M3RlVL2J2jA-oYbllWJZbsVgDp0a5b/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Jesus Filter, based on Matthew 17:1-9, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQdxuLyA5S9e1rO_ekhUUfCZ-uLzwYQE/view?usp=share_link, Sermon: Under Construction, based on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ce7XBtpkwkZVv93XIrC972cegu1Kjrpa/view?usp=share_link. [25] But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. It needs to be connected into the trees life giving sap, for that branch to be able to have life. Its that simple, but it can make all the difference in discerning Gods will for your life and knowing that God is with you, whatever situations and circumstances you may be facing at the moment. This fact holds true even in the body of Christ because it is God ordained. Do Not Lose Heart - Shoreline Baptist Church The demonic man name Legion was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made him a case of hope, the woman at the well was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made her a case of hope, the man at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made him a case of hope, the woman with the issues of blood was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made her a case of hope, There is one more case that seem to be hopeless and Jesus turned it into a case of hope when the guards entered the garden and he was met with kiss. Left Betlehem - Which means House of Bread, Moab - Fields-the name of a man and a nation-A son of Lot by an incestuous union with his older daughter-Moab became an ancestor of the MOABITES, The Targum says: "God has decreed ten grievous famines to take place in the world, to punish the inhabitants of the earth, before the coming of Messiah the king. All this is to say, when Jesus said, I am the true vine, his listeners would have known exactly what he was talking about. When the roads get rough and times get dark. In his Letter to the Romans, Paul writes, For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, Paul said I don't lose heart because my life is not about me, my life is about Jesus. Every bad situation has got to pass. From his electric sermon, The Starving Prince, from The Potters House Sunday service, Jakes challenges us to believe in our purpose. PDF Sermon: Check Your Connection| By Josh Carter | October 4, 2015 unless it remains in the vine, Is there any body in the room that they though you to be a hopeless case but Jesus made you a case of hope. Chomping at the bits, perhaps, to move out on your own? "But I have this against you, that you have lost your first love." II. Don't Lose Your Connection - LEVY CHURCH OF CHRIST Click here for more information. Its easy for us to look like we are connected to Jesus. A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season. Hope says things are going to get better. And so, the word to the wise is: STAY CONNECTED. The 1 st In the days of Adam 2 nd in the days of Lamech 3 rd in the days of Abraham 4 th In the days of Isaac 5 th in days of Jacob 6 th In the days of Boaz, who is called Abstan, (Ibzan,) the just, of Beth-lehem-judah; 7 th In the days of David, king of Israel; 8 th In the days of Elijah the prophet 9 th In the days of Elisha, in Samaria; 10 th is yet to come and it is not a famine of bread or of water, but of hearing the word of prophecy from the mouth of the Lord; and even now this famine is grievous in the land of Israel. Only a connection to the Vine gives life. Isaiah says, the vineyard of Yahweh of Armies is the house of Israel. (Isaiah 5:7) In the Book of Jeremiah, the Lord says, Yet I had planted you a noble vine, wholly a right seed. (Jeremiah 2:21) Hosea writes, Israel is a luxuriant vine that puts forth his fruit. (Hosea 10:1) And in the words of the psalmist, You brought a vine out of Egypt. endobj (John 15:4). In this text Paul is writing to the church at Rome, because the church at this time had become discouraged. DAVID SEEMS TO HAVE LOST FAVOR WITH GOD AND HE SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO FIX IT. What about you! And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. In much the same way, the church today bears the name of Jesus Christ; the question is, how well do we know him as Lord and Savior? <> If you hold on to your hope you will rise again. I dont know of anyone who cant relate to that. Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. Ruth 1, Ruth 1:6-17, Sermon Topics: Just ask the people whose homes were destroyed by tornadoes a couple of weeks ago up in the Midwest. never doubt God will surely bring you out. Sign up to get a weekly serving of motivation and inspiration sent directly to your inbox. whatever youre going through will pass. Finally, I suggested that he take the matter before the congregation, that Id give him time from the pulpit to make his case. What we need to remember is that, in the Old Testament, the vine was a common image for the people of Israel. Don't Lose Your Connections Pt. 1 - sermoncentral.com We all have burdens and concerns that keep us awake at night: What will tomorrow bring? We hear a hold lot about faith a hold lot about love, but very little about hope, I havent heard to many hope songs, I havent heard to many hope sermons. They easily get distracted, talk with someone etc. "My God is much bigger now.". I am the vine. Because every now and then the Devil inflicts us with a massif douse of hopelessness dressed up as frustration, tension, stress, depression, despair but I come to kill a hopelessness devil up in here today look at some body and tell them, My brothers and my sisters 1 want you to know that there is no hopeless person in God, there is no hopeless situation in God No. Godspeed, I thought to myself, Godspeed., A SUBSCRIBER SAYS: SermonWriter is well thought out and lends itself to ideas for sermons (as opposed to being lazy and using whats there).. 1. They are commonly referred to as the "I am" statements. Find a verse or two and let them give you comfort and strength. No longer would the makeup of Gods chosen people be determined by their race and their Jewish ancestry, it would hinge upon their relationship to Jesus Christ. city of memphis garbage can replacement; smokey robinson eyes contacts. xioG;a>!G`$ 8Ed?q$7zax^wsU{rztJwJM++W;m#T?fu{I]}?yjY=tJp rh+WH0/2n7UF, D;nl#e6jvov\6[7|36?~Rx7[;w-@HcS?FOPm91CJaX m_^?6Rdcd=?#O7 ZoJ`J]c]YEPE/ Y '5em3)^ +ClD6,xmaDUeu.]_]-p}D ZN7j}JV^vX`?-e6FX&RFVU){O, kxFHw_vo?. the same bears much fruit, Redeemed How I love to Proclaim it! When we modern, technologically-oriented westerners read, we expect to receive objective information that will benefit us and answer questions. In the sermon this morning, Id like for us to look more closely at this passage to see how it speaks to us today, and then Id like to suggest four disciplines to help us stay connected to the Body of Christ throughout the changing seasons of our lives. Lets take them one at a time. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Meet Pastor Cherie Hambleton dig deeper into your faith questions, and discover God's complete everlasting love for you, exactly as you are today. that feels the knife to prune it for a larger growth, a fuller life Obviously, the work of the vinedresser is to prune the branches. Well my brothers and my sisters I wanted to give us a working definition of hope so that we will be on the same page. You drove out the nations, and planted it. Jesus said to the people, "I am the light of the world. Try, One Small Change Will Energize Tomorrow's Sermon, Slow Down, Big Fellawhat A Motorcyclist Taught Me About Preaching, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. If the congregation agreed, then Id give him my blessing, as well as my full support; but if not, he needed to reconsider. PSALMS 51:10. Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. endobj 1 0 obj 15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord. Let's make a very important distinction about this statement. Some try but it is very evident after a while. Spend some time in the company of other Christians, and, finally, do a good deed each day for someone less fortunate. Lord Jesus said, If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered (John 15:6). Sermon: Check Your Connection| By Josh Carter | October 4, 2015 INTRODUCTION Wireless internet connections tend to vary in strength. The Reverend Monnie Caine will preside at Our Table and offer the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. For 18 months, it can still stagger around and peck at the ground with it's neck, but make no mistake, the chicken is dead. It took the city a dump truck, a mechanical loader and a crew of four men to haul it all away. Its like having a jogging partner to prod you on days when you dont feel like running. %FUP> (wait on the lord and he shall renew your strength, a God said I will never leave you nor forsake you, a God said yea though I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil for tho art with me and thy rod and staff they comfort me, What you need, God said. The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offering the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. You see hope is the expectation of good, shout that back at if you will. And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live. You will find your reward. Colossians 2: Don't Lose Your Head (pt1 of 3) - ray choi Text: John 15:1-8 for May 3rd, 2015 by Pastor Bolwerk 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. We are called to embrace change. It did not come to stay it came to pass. One of them is our being connected to Jesus. God uses the hardships of life to strengthen our faith and make us better disciples of Jesus Christ. And so, graduates, as we recognize and honor you today, Id like to offer a simple word I hope we can all relate to, and that is: STAY CONNECTED! There is perhaps no better feeling than knowing that someone "has your back." T.D. Have you seen the Taco Bell ad with the window washer who doesn't want to lose his lunch? Its no secret so often, when kids strike out on their own, they quit going to church. Look at verse 4. We can all tap into our own inner excellence and radiate this same energy. You are the branches. Face masks are optional. When he wore a younger mans clothes, the VOICE had called him on a journey with no fixed destination. E!UF`Q##v[[l& as they march him for judgment hall to judgment hall, as his friends denied him not once but thrice, this was a hopeless case yawl has the crowd cried crucify him. on April 23, 2022, Blue Ash & Montgomery Presbyterian CHURCHES joined hundreds of booths at Blue Ashs Earth Day Celebration at SummIT PARK. and circumcision is that of the heart, I know Im talking to somebody up in here! Prayer doesnt have to be long and complex; it can be as simple as a brief morning chat with a friend. Salvation is not by faith plus works. By Gboyega Omolaye. Scriptures: In this sermon Lost Signal, if you're feeling like your connection with God is down, it's time to reconnect. T.D. Jakes On Finding Your Purpose - TD Jakes Loose Connection Sermon by TOBEY BENITEZ, Psalms 51:1-10 They are: Plus thousands of non-lectionary, scripture based resources You remember the story Abraham was a great old man, probably 125 or so! Don't Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 - Sermon Central People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them. On the surface, Jesus words sound metaphorical and poetic, but nothing more. All I want to know is did, say it. Relating to other Christians can also keep you from going off on a tangent and chasing after half-cocked notions and beliefs. and perseverance, proven character; We have to be careful here. Tragedy hasnt stopped you, heartbreak didnt defeat you, failure does not define you; use this hard-earned wisdom to grasp your purpose and shape your future. I can think of four ways prayer, study, fellowship and service. Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 16, 2022 (message contributor) Summary: Life is full of distractions. It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Years ago, I had a friend who wanted to do something I thought was plainly unethical, and I told him so. The Inheritance You Can't Lose. 1 Samuel speaks of Hannah and her inability to conceive: 13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. He who remains in me, and I in him, So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. 17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. Before it was over, I had two mountains of limbs piled up on the curb. Identity: Discover Who You Are and Live A Life Of Purpose, 7 Things That Happened In 2016 We Can Be Grateful For. My prayer for you today, and my prayer for all of you each day, is simply this, that you stay connected to Jesus Christ, now and always. Jakes calls on us to shed our toxic distractions and share our divine spark on a daily basis. I dont care how bad that home, care how bad those children are, how bad that marriage, its got to pass. My wife, Donna, died in 1997. That is the Christian message. Having trouble logging into your account? As the scripture says, For he does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men. (Lamentations 3:33) At the same time, God does allow us to suffer. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Take Psalm 91, for example: He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This. Staying connected is the key. that cuts and breaks with tenderest touch, And how do we build a relationship? Don't Lose Your Connection Pt. Where there is passion, connect it to your purpose. THIS PASSAGE OF PSALMS IS MY SECOND MOST FAVORITE PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE. I did not, other word it is imposable for God to lie that, say if God said it that settled it. Today were going to kill a hopelessness demon up in here today. For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? Get you one good, God said it. Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Your W A I T on God was never attended to be a WE I G H T on you. He is the true vine, the source of our covenant relationship with God. When It Looks Hopeless. Sermon: DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS?, John 15:1-7 Wait a minute preacher what if I name it and claim it and somebody else moves into it, Wait a minute preacher what if I interview for it and signed the papers and somebody else gets job. GET YOUR FOUR FREE SAMPLES! Heres the sum of it all: Jesus said, I am the vine. These 10 quotes from Bishop Jakes will inspire you to relentelessly pursue your purpose in life. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. (Psalms 91:1-2, 10-11). For if God said it, it dont matter if you believe it or not. Sermon Text: Heb 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares . To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Its a word we all need to hear: Whether you change jobs, move to a new location, retire, experience the death of a loved one, enter a new chapter of your life, stay connected. Many marriages are made with foriegners and has a possible pre-numpt with the devil. Were proud of your accomplishments, and we wish you Godspeed as you walk across the stage, receive your diploma and step over the threshold into the world of opportunity that awaits you. who was given to us. (Romans 5:3-5). Matt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." For our premium ad-free experience, including exclusive podcasts, issues and more, subscribe to. Too Old Life has brought your hope, dreams and expectations to a conclusion. I dont know about you, but I dont enjoy pruning trees, though Ive done my share. 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Feel the stability of a deeply rooted community of faith. Sermon: Remember Your First Love - Revelation 2 - Lifeway "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.". stream He who remains in me, and I in him, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. You cleared the ground for it. Proverbs 2, 5124 Camp Robinson Rd. Wait preacher wait a minute what if I name it and claim it, and somebody else drives off in it. When I was a child, I learned the secret of opening the Bible to the middle and finding the Book of Psalms. Bishop TD Jakes is one of most influential voices in America. Do we listen to his teachings, follow his example and walk in his fellowship? african american gastroenterologist near me; district 36 lofts; how to turn off scan text on iphone 12 We must turn our struggles into the vehicles that spur our transformation. through the Holy Spirit Please understand, I think going to church is important and I heartily recommend it my livelihood depends on it but Id be the first to say, going to church is fundamentally important only as it leads you into a greater knowledge of Gods love and a closer relationship to Jesus Christ. The concert includes: International operatic tenor Matt Morgan, singing popular aria's, Soprano Andrea Davies, CSO violinist Stacey Woolley, and Ed Schmalz, longtime pianist at Sorrento's in Reading. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. As he rounded the corner, we waved once more, feeling the pangs of grief in our hearts, as our little boy ventured out into the world to make his mark. Having someone's back is a term that arose from urban street fighting where a partner or ally would stay with you and protect your back in the thick of the fray. for apart from me you can do nothing. (4-5). Thought: Don't Lose Hope. Please login to your NOAH account to Comment and Like content on this site. Events, joys, prayers, updates see It all in The Tidings monthly newsletter! 4 0 obj Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. Jakes calls on us to walk into our destiny and embrace our true purpose in life. Session will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments accordingly. 3 An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the Lord for ever: 4 Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee. blueashpresbychurch@gmail.com. North Little Rock, AR 72118, Office Hours: And how many do know it doesnt matter cause you dont need but one. The storm must pass. and my Father is the farmer.. Feeling the exuberance of an autonomy youd never experienced before, and the anxiety of being vulnerable and exposed to the dangers of the world like youd never been before? We are on a winning team we have a winning captain We Will Not Lose! Don't give up when your reputation is damaged because you are trying to be faithful to Jesus. From the Cross to Pentecost - Simon & Schuster Whether you leave home to go to college, get married, enter the work force or join a branch of the armed forces, stay connected to the Body of Christ. So then, when you attend a service, get connected to the Spirit of God. Check out these helpful resources PDVodb_. Jesus said, I am the true vine. Then he went on to say, and my Father is the farmer. (15:1). With Jesus every hopeless case every hopeless person, every hopeless situation becomes a case of hope. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. See Paul said with perseverance you must wait on the promise of the Lord and many time as we wait on God. it is the hand of Love Divine that holds the knife, It opened my eyes and made me more sensitive and compassionate toward those whove had similar experiences. Hope says if you trust and. Read a few verses of scripture. Abraham believed God. Can I get a witness up in here. Why We Never Give Up | Keep Believing Ministries Ive read the end of the story we all live happy ever after, We Will Not Lose! knowing that suffering works perseverance; All you have to do is spend a few quiet moments focusing upon the Presence of God, mentally going over, if not saying out loud, whatevers on your mind and heart, then listening for the still, small voice of God speaking to you. 4 0 obj You will notice that anybody that has ever achieved notable success in anything in this life achieved it because they never lost the hope of achieving that success. Faith - produces hearing Hearing - Produces Order Order - Produces Obedience, Visited his People Hearing there cry and seen their affliction again answers there, His People shows the: 1) Care 2) Support 3) Provision of God. Will our health hold up, or will we have a heart attack or a sudden stroke? but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, Passion and purpose are joined at the hip and move together, lock-step, towards destiny. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. and hope doesnt disappoint us, He unlocks the door to personal growth not only for the tens of thousands of members of his congregation at The Potters House in Dallas, Texas, but also for the millions who seek out his wisdom through his books, films, television and social media. Try and eliminate all distractions. <>>> Then set your goals higher than you think humanly possible. In the Old Testament lesson this morning, we heard Isaiahs song of the vineyard. 2 0 obj Just because it is taped to a tree doesnt mean it is really connected to the tree.