The storm must pass. Ruth 1: 6-17. faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. [25] But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. The text begins, I am the true vine, All I want to know is did, say it. Sermons Childerns Sermons and hope doesnt disappoint us, it is the hand of Love Divine that holds the knife, (John 15:4). THIS PASSAGE OF PSALMS IS MY SECOND MOST FAVORITE PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE. TRY SERMONWRITER! and my Father is the farmer.. 1-DEBORAH 2-GIDEON 3-SAMSON 4-OTHNIEL 5-EHUD 6-SHAMGAR 7-TOLA 8-JAIR 9-JEPHTHAH 10-IBZAN 11-ELON 12-ABDON. 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. They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. Id never wish this on anyone. 4 0 obj It was obvious that he had his mind made up. No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. So when every the devil try, to inflict or afflict you, tell you there no, God Can Not Lie shout that back at me. Text: John 15:1-8 for May 3rd, 2015 by Pastor Bolwerk 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. endobj Read a few verses of scripture. For in, God every hopeless case becomes a case of hope. Once you find the Book of Psalms, youre sure to find some words you can relate to. Click here for more information. 12 Judges. When we "move," we bring about the growth we desire. And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. Used by permission. % and proven character, hope: The bottom line is, pruning makes the plant healthy. I know Im talking to somebody up in here! 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. 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). 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. Sermon: Check Your Connection| By Josh Carter | October 4, 2015 INTRODUCTION Wireless internet connections tend to vary in strength. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty This may be a stretch for some of you, but can you remember Matt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." GET YOUR FOUR FREE SAMPLES! Hope my brothers and my sisters is not just wishful thinking, hope is not day dreaming, hope is very much rapped in faith. There is perhaps no better feeling than knowing that someone "has your back." He counsels them to return to their first love; to keep Jesus first in their hearts. [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. Redeemed How I love to Proclaim it! As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. that cuts and breaks with tenderest touch, He reminds us that as long as we have breath in our bodies, we have the ability to flourish. They took him down and laid him in a borrowed tomb, But dont lose your hope for after three days he Got up with all power in hands to save you and me from this sin sick world . Ruth 1, Ruth 1:6-17, Sermon Topics: 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. Its not that they doubt God its not that they stop believing God but it seems like at this time they needed God to speed things up, is there any body in the room today its not that you are living in doubt or disbelieve but you want God to speed things up. %PDF-1.5 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. They are: Plus thousands of non-lectionary, scripture based resources You remember the story Abraham was a great old man, probably 125 or so! I hesitate to say this because I dont want to draw attention to myself. says Gods got a plan and hes working it out for you. Paul wrote to tell you. This may be a stretch for some of you, but can you remember your high school graduation? His sermons, books, music, plays, movies, conferences and festivals have ignited the hearts and minds of millions. <> My wife, Donna, died in 1997. Where there is passion, connect it to your purpose. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. , in God every hopeless person becomes a case of hope. God uses the hardships of our lives to strengthen our faith and make us fit disciples in the building of his kingdom on earth. and perseverance, proven character; 2 0 obj Sunday Morning Worship - Jan. 29th. Dont lose your hope. A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Somebody ought to shout, Pass, it did not come to stay. I dont know much about horticulture, but from what I understand, pruning the branches makes the plant healthier and more productive. We have to be careful here. DAVID SEEMS TO HAVE LOST FAVOR WITH GOD AND HE SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO FIX IT. 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. If the congregation agreed, then Id give him my blessing, as well as my full support; but if not, he needed to reconsider. It opened my eyes and made me more sensitive and compassionate toward those whove had similar experiences. You are the branches. He is the source of our life; apart from him, we wither and die. the same bears much fruit, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Summary: A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season. He hangs between heaven and earth by a thread, as if it is difficult to make up his mind whether to hold on to his taco, or drop it in order to cling to the rope offered by those who would save him. And how many know you dont need but one. Salvation is not by faith plus works. 8:00-4:30 Monday thru Thursday Hope says if you trust and. That is why after commending them in verses 2-3 he counsels them in verses 4-5. Help me always to stay connected to You. "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.". dave davies wife. Turn your tumultuous relationship around, heal the wounds that hold you back, dare to take a step towards your dream career. In todays times, we have wonderful cell phones. )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'. He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord. This is the gist of what Jesus told his disciples when he said, I am the vine. 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. I am the vine. Before it was over, I had two mountains of limbs piled up on the curb. So here Paul has encouraging words for them and for us today, even before J. Jackson coin the phrase keep hope alive. We must turn our struggles into the vehicles that spur our transformation. But the beckoning was always one of blessing: Ill give you land beyond measure! because Gods love has been poured out into our hearts endobj LIKE US FACEBOOK / FOLLOW US YOUTUBE /TURN NOTIFICATIONS ON. Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 16, 2022 (message contributor) Summary: Life is full of distractions. Jesus went on to say, Remain in me, and I in you. "That is why we never give up. But that shouldnt stop you from finding passages that are clear and self-evident and speak directly to your life. Its dead. North Little Rock, AR 72118, Office Hours: Lets take them one at a time. Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. who was given to us. (Romans 5:3-5). <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Wait preacher wait a minute what if I name it and claim it, and somebody else drives off in it. You should grab you some inspiration. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. 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. Proverbs 2, 5124 Camp Robinson Rd. just give it over to Jesus and he will make your hopeless case a case for hope. Aint GOD alright Just when I thought I was hopeless case Jesus made me a case of hope. 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. We are looking at this wonderful epistle, which emphasizes salvation by faith alone. faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 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. Don't lose your connection! 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 ", 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. endobj Thank you for joining us for todays worship service with Danny Sullivan! Look at someone and say look at me now. Jakes reminds us that asyou get to know more about yourself your likes, dislikes, values and triggers you will have a greater sense of whether or not the life you lead suits you. Lord Jesus, You are indeed the True Vine. I can think of four ways prayer, study, fellowship and service. Feel the stability of a deeply rooted community of faith. He couldnt wait to get on the road, to get on with his life. The question is, how? RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME. Identity: Discover Who You Are and Live A Life Of Purpose, 7 Things That Happened In 2016 We Can Be Grateful For. Pray to God. 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!. but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, PDVodb_. 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. The problem was, hed rationalized about it so long, hed convinced himself it was O.K. "My God is much bigger now.". lose your car, lose your house, lose your money and your honey, lose your health and your job. Im talking to somebody who is going through something right now. As Jakes discusses, find your genuine purpose and never settle for false comfort. 8:00-12:00 Friday. The chicken without a head may have the semblance of life. Gather your wine/juice and bread if you would like to partake in Communion. When the roads get rough and times get dark. See Paul said with perseverance you must wait on the promise of the Lord and many time as we wait on God. What Jesus wants is a heart that is changed. 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. 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. I mean you prayed and you fasted and you wanted God to move right now, somebody shout hurry-up God! Friar Tuck was worried. So then, when you attend a service, get connected to the Spirit of God. for apart from me you can do nothing. (4-5). That's what my friend Pastor Peter told me when we talked a few days ago. Danny Dodd. Blue Ash Presbyterian Church: Bringing All People Closer. 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?. 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? Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists John 15:1-8 Stay Connected!