All I want to know is did, say it. Deep down inside knowing that you were at a point of no-return that no matter how often you might come back home for a visit, this was a time of stepping out on your own? God had come to him in the past in strange and wonderful ways. Please login to your NOAH account to Comment and Like content on this site. And how many know you dont need but one. SEPT 25 STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE: DON'T LOSE YOUR CONNECTION TO GOD, HE IS OUR POWER SOURCE . I have prayed for some dumb stuff in my life and Im glad God didnt give it to me, have I got a witness in here. People lose heart because they lose their sense of purpose. God said be, them We Will Not Lose! 1 0 obj Well, he didnt present his idea to the congregation. 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! We must turn our struggles into the vehicles that spur our transformation. When he wore a younger mans clothes, the VOICE had called him on a journey with no fixed destination. And He will help you to live without it until its your time. GET YOUR FOUR FREE SAMPLES! Danny Sullivan delivers the message around connection. In his work "Identity: Discover Who You Are and Live A Life Of Purpose,"T.D. We become uncomfortable when what we read raises questions or throws us for a loop. <> endobj 2. Don't Lose Your Connection Pt. Robin's followers might well be called "merry men", but the good Friar knew well that many of them were thieves and robbers and bandits. ping anser putter 85068 value; italian village commission. Aint GOD alright Just when I thought I was hopeless case Jesus made me a case of hope. Its like having a jogging partner to prod you on days when you dont feel like running. Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 16, 2022 (message contributor) Summary: Life is full of distractions. Thank you! That is why after commending them in verses 2-3 he counsels them in verses 4-5. Now, I know there are parts of the Bible that are complex and hard to understand. Thank you for joining us for todays worship service with Danny Dodd! Session will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments accordingly. Scriptures: You are the branches. All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. Now you may have the most expensive phone on the planet but if it is not connected to the tower, it is no good. He who remains in me, and I in him, I can think of four ways prayer, study, fellowship and service. Click here for more information. In this sermon Lost Signal, if you're feeling like your connection with God is down, it's time to reconnect. The big thing we were meant to do is coming! Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! What we need to remember is that, in the Old Testament, the vine was a common image for the people of Israel. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Some try but it is very evident after a while. [Elimelech] God is my king [Mahlon] Infirmity [Chilion] Finished. In this text Paul is writing to the church at Rome, because the church . If you have been blessed by this sermon, we encourage you to check us out on our may media platforms listed below, God bless and stay safe!Website:https://p. I know Im talking to somebody up in here! RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME. They thrive in the skill that defines them, and the energy flow is seamless. 16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto. You drove out the nations, and planted it. Once you find the Book of Psalms, youre sure to find some words you can relate to. , can you see my Jesus as the put the nails in his hands. However, I often seen many who when the worship is happening, they just look here and there. 1) The woman with the issue of blood (Blessing), 2) Jacob wrestling I wont let go until you bless me (Birthing), 3) Joseph in prison Waiting Patiently Remember Me, 4) Thief on the Cross Remember Me (Protection), Scriptures: One of them is our being connected to Jesus. Gather your wine/juice and bread if you would like to partake in Communion. It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. I will say of Yahweh, He is my refuge and my fortress no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. He counsels them to return to their first love; to keep Jesus first in their hearts. And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years. 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. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Ruth 1: 6-17. faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season. 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. endobj Friar Tuck was worried. Chomping at the bits, perhaps, to move out on your own? The years of her illness and death were the most God-awful years of my life. Have you ever had a moment when you realized that what you believed was real was only your imagination - or when you discovered that a "truth" was more ficti. Don't lose your connection! As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. things work together for the good of those who love the Lord, these things. Elemilech took with him: Wife=Mans Joy Sons=Mans Pride. Copyright 2023 TDJ Enterprises, All Rights Reserved. And, as he thought about how various members of the church would react, he had to admit that he was wrong. for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5). Has anybody in here every prayed about something name it and claim it and didnt get it and after God didnt give it to you, you thank Him for it. lose your car, lose your house, lose your money and your honey, lose your health and your job. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. (Psalms 91:1-2, 10-11). anno 1800 best seed for campaign. city of memphis garbage can replacement; smokey robinson eyes contacts. Just ask the people whose homes were destroyed by tornadoes a couple of weeks ago up in the Midwest. and hope doesnt disappoint us, And so, graduates, we salute you. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. 19 And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the Lord, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the Lord remembered her. Biblical Commentary They are commonly referred to as the "I am" statements. It took the city a dump truck, a mechanical loader and a crew of four men to haul it all away. 20 Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the Lord. ( Matthew 5:11) Don't give up when waiting on God seems endless. that feels the knife to prune it for a larger growth, a fuller life %FUP> See Paul said with perseverance you must wait on the promise of the Lord and many time as we wait on God. Hope says things are going to get better. You will see results soon. You see hope is the expectation of good, shout that back at if you will. (John 15:4) Only a connection to the Vine gives life. 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. Look at someone and say look at me now. He reminds us that as long as we have breath in our bodies, we have the ability to flourish. but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, When the roads get rough and times get dark. just give it over to Jesus and he will make your hopeless case a case for hope. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. Can I get a witness up in here. And it seems like God is taking his own good time. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. Vision Start with prayer, then spend a few minutes reading the Bible. Because anything you name and claim and dont get, it only mean that God has something better for you. There are some things in life that cannot be faked. You should grab you some inspiration. Paul said I don't lose heart because my life is not about me, my life is about Jesus. [There was a famine] Probably occasioned by the depredations of the Philistines, Ammonites, etc., carrying off the grain as soon as it was ripe, or destroying it on the field. 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? Christ counsels them. Those who believe in me will never thirst" (John 6:35 NLT). % ", 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. In the Old Testament lesson this morning, we heard Isaiahs song of the vineyard. Gather your wine/juice and bread if you would like to partake in Communion. 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. Is there any body in the room that they though you to be a hopeless case but Jesus made you a case of hope. 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. "My God is much bigger now.". Session will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments accordingly. Jesus made pronouncement statements in John's gospel. TDJAKES.COM extends his inspirational mission by publishing insightful, informative and rewarding content in order to motivate readers to live a life marked by purpose, power, vision, growth, love and faith. The human spirit has an amazing capacity to endure hardship. endobj Bishop TD Jakes is one of most influential voices in America. 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. Thats why you dont have to wait till the battle is over you can shout now. With Jesus every hopeless case every hopeless person, every hopeless situation becomes a case of hope. Years ago, I had a friend who wanted to do something I thought was plainly unethical, and I told him so. Copyright 2021 Blue Ash Presbyterian Church - All Rights Reserved. Pursue your highest calling by discovering your purpose. Matt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." Matthew 4:4, Ruth 1:1, Ruth 1:1-5, Ruth 1:2, Ruth 1:3, Ruth 1:4, Ruth 1:5, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. That's what my friend Pastor Peter told me when we talked a few days ago. 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. Staying connected is the key. for apart from me you can do nothing. (4-5). For in, God every hopeless case becomes a case of hope. On the surface, Jesus words sound metaphorical and poetic, but nothing more. The storm must pass. Don't Get Distracted! 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. Id never wish this on anyone. put away thy wine from thee. Annie Johnson Flint put it this way: It is the branch that bears the fruit For how many know that, Will Not Lose. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Wait a minute preacher what if I name him and claim him and somebody else walks down the aisle with him. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 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. Hope says something good is going to happen to you. 1 0 obj DECEMBER 4, 2022, 10:30 a. m. - SECOND SUNDAY in ADVENT WORSHIP & COMMUNION. And how do we build a relationship? 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. "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.". Look at your Neighbor and tell them Don't Lose Your Hope, lose your car, lose your house, lose your money and your honey, lose your health and your job. Danny Dodd introduction sermon. Staying connected is the key. It did not come to stay it came to pass. If you are in a job that drains you, its time to galvanize your forces and take the necessary steps to move on. Turn your tumultuous relationship around, heal the wounds that hold you back, dare to take a step towards your dream career. But if you hold on to your hope, how many know you can get it all back. By Gboyega Omolaye. Its one of the best ways to stay connected to the Body of Christ because, as often as not, Christ reveals himself to us in the form of the poor and the stranger, so that when we reach out to those in need, especially those who cant return the favor, we reach out to Christ. 2023 LEVY CHURCH OF CHRIST Powered by, Building a Strong Family for the Glory of God, 2023 - Redeemed How I love to Proclaim it, Profiles in Unashamed Faith - May/Josephson, Living in the First World Century - Wednesday Winter Qtr 2019-20, 1st Peter Unashamed of the Gospel in a Morally Shameless Society - Winter Quarter 2019, 2019 Wisdom for Living Well With Others (Proverbs). They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. x\mo8>@7HHtCfo`[i[N6DJ]L|-V=TmX}.r~|jv+?Vj=>3g\dO/~,s"R7?$?|KT%RVo$I$uFenUX9ws6I0s#GKH_/~6f6:c`E\dAG^8/I\Sw$g`N\J~l`y_|DjY 6q||j4 Events, joys, prayers, updates see It all in The Tidings monthly newsletter! He is the true vine, the source of our covenant relationship with God. The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offer the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. By holding fast to the disciplines of prayer, study, fellowship and service, were assured of a strong connection to the Body of Christ and an everlasting place in the kingdom of God. )c 5[ax`;wq cW~rDem zy)ooV#Fh5:8Y`7,*Lzd_PUP _@mnO[ma i&+l`yDf&Fft!A^V#I7]',??-D.2rUjR(~$nci'-T LG~V9( ml,oolb2n'. and perseverance, proven character; It is relationship that brings change. in the spirit not in the letter. (Romans 2:28-29a), I once received an e-mail that read, Going to a church doesnt make you a Christian any more than going to McDonalds makes you a hamburger!. I thought I knew something about grief and loss before Donnas death, but, until I experienced myself, I really didnt know the first thing at all. [25] But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Draw us more deeply into yourself, through scripture read, water splashed, bread broken, wine poured, so that when our hearts are troubled, we will know you more completely as the way, the truth, and the life. Sunday Morning Worship - Jan. 29th. Jesus went on to say, Remain in me, and I in you. Sermons Whether you leave home to go to college, get married, enter the work force or join a branch of the armed forces, stay connected to the Body of Christ. The spiritual weight of having hope and never losing it is . Gj*s&{0~]y\i8a[qX'yQZ,A9lF(DMtk[OlN6g|@=t/kom1[8WGc=!F6oQ*g%CHTy1=GqmM0T_)I1j;Z/?$[di63jp A-IhVZH${>j[e!{^|$d>5Mmf9a]JZ i_n$y?FvGsr1rV=04{Rm-@@*S2tR\g2[k}%S$3VAF-{/:jB-~(Yteb`u3ooW2[MdU {@5,]GjFm%)\[JXc8`U >&DQ4Af/Gw|F"BmAMAm( Over the past few years one of the complaints about the Church, and that's . There are some things in life that cannot be faked. 8:00-4:30 Monday thru Thursday He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord. 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 And I like to believe that, beyond the pain of the moment, theres a bigger picture we cant always see, but we can trust and, so, believe that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28). In todays times, we have wonderful cell phones. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. These 10 quotes from Bishop Jakes will inspire you to relentelessly pursue your purpose in life. 2 Corinthians 4:7-18. blueashpresbychurch@gmail.com. For our premium ad-free experience, including exclusive podcasts, issues and more, subscribe to. They cut themselves off from their extended family of faith. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1993. The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offering the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. Copyright 2003, Philip W. McLarty. T.D. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. Read a few verses of scripture. Well here the reason, you will never appreciate getting up until you been down, you will never appreciate getting over until youve been under, you will never appreciate a smile until you had to frown, you will never appreciate being free until you been bound, you will never appreciate the sun shine until you been through the rain. Denomination: And so, the word to the wise is: STAY CONNECTED. Face masks are optional. 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. Were you meant to counsel others? Sermon: Gods Pep Talk, based on Matthew 2:13-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link. 8:00-12:00 Friday. Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a. m. in the conference room. PSALMS 51:10. How many of you know that God may not be there when we want but, he always on time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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? , in God every hopeless person becomes a case of hope. But the beckoning was always one of blessing: Ill give you land beyond measure! It doesn't say that Abraham believed. Prayer doesnt have to be long and complex; it can be as simple as a brief morning chat with a friend. I didnt think he would. God uses the hardships of our lives to strengthen our faith and make us fit disciples in the building of his kingdom on earth. Where there is passion, connect it to your purpose. 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. 1. Do you have a way with numbers? I often refer to hope as the neglected triplet, because when Paul said now abided faith hope charity these three we hear more about those two then we do about hope. 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. Pray to God. Many marriages are made with foriegners and has a possible pre-numpt with the devil. 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. Because what God has for you is for you. My wife, Donna, died in 1997. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. 1-DEBORAH 2-GIDEON 3-SAMSON 4-OTHNIEL 5-EHUD 6-SHAMGAR 7-TOLA 8-JAIR 9-JEPHTHAH 10-IBZAN 11-ELON 12-ABDON. <> When someone has your back you feel protected, secure, safe. Try it sometime. Once were cut off from the wellspring of Gods Spirit, we begin to wither and die. Let Gods Spirit flow through your veins and keep you strong and healthy through the various transitions of life we all experience. Thank you for joining us for todays worship service with Danny Sullivan! Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Lord Jesus said, If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered (John 15:6). That is why there was a Protestant Reformation. as they set him up between the heaven and the earth and his blood ran down, as Jesus gave up his last breath, I tell ya. Just because it is taped to a tree doesnt mean it is really connected to the tree. who was given to us. (Romans 5:3-5). In God every hopeless situation becomes a case of hope. Used by permission. Don't Lose Your Connection Please like, share, and comment. You need to find the wheelhouse of what you were called to do. Thought: Don't Lose Hope. 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. He alright whit me And he will do the same for you today. Redeemed How I love to Proclaim it! Childerns Sermons Our current circumstances should never limit us from reaching our true potential. What more powerful statement of faith can there be than those three simple words? 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. stream 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. Then set your goals higher than you think humanly possible. When I was a child, I learned the secret of opening the Bible to the middle and finding the Book of Psalms. 3 0 obj Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 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. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
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