And, as he thought about how various members of the church would react, he had to admit that he was wrong. PDF Don't lose your connection! - tlcjenera.org Sermon: Gods Pep Talk, based on Matthew 2:13-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link. But the beckoning was always one of blessing: Ill give you land beyond measure! When he tried to convince me, we got into a big argument. 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. Thank you! And so, the word to the wise is: STAY CONNECTED. says Gods got a plan and hes working it out for you. Abraham believed God. Attendance is merely fulfilling religious obligations. Ill never forget the day our oldest son, John, shortly after graduating from high school, packed up his Volkswagen Rabbit and headed off to Stephen F. Austin University. 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. And thats too bad, because, lacking a strong community of support, they become all the more vulnerable to the temptations of the world. Blue Ash Presbyterian Church: Bringing All People Closer. that you, whose life has borne some fruit, might now bear much (more).. Sunday Morning Worship - Jan. 29th. Lets take them one at a time. Staying connected is the key. His sermons, books, music, plays, movies, conferences and festivals have ignited the hearts and minds of millions. We can all tap into our own inner excellence and radiate this same energy. Thank you! 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: No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. LIKE US FACEBOOK / FOLLOW US YOUTUBE /TURN NOTIFICATIONS ON. And how many do know it doesnt matter cause you dont need but one. Start with prayer, then read a few verses of the Bible, then spend some time in the company of other Christians. Donna and I stood in the front yard, gave him a big hug and wished him well. Rubbing shoulders with those who share the faith can give you a boost when you get discouraged. There are some things in life that cannot be faked. Hope says if you trust and. (John 15:4) Only a connection to the Vine gives life. endobj All I want to know is did, say it. 4 0 obj 2 0 obj Evangelical/Non-Denominational. the same bears much fruit, 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? that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. How many of you know that God may not be there when we want but, he always on time. These 10 quotes from Bishop Jakes will inspire you to relentelessly pursue your purpose in life. Thank you for joining us for todays worship service with Danny Dodd! From his electric sermon, The Starving Prince, from The Potters House Sunday service, Jakes challenges us to believe in our purpose. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty This may be a stretch for some of you, but can you remember Elemilech took with him: Wife=Mans Joy Sons=Mans Pride. He is the true vine, the source of our covenant relationship with God. Jesus made pronouncement statements in John's gospel. Paul wrote to tell you. If I were to tape a branch to a tree would the branch grow and get leaves and fruit on it? You will find your reward. When you are praying or reading your bible, get connected. Wait a minute preacher what if I name him and claim him and somebody else walks down the aisle with him. 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. Over the past few years one of the complaints about the Church, and that's . <> Now, I know there are parts of the Bible that are complex and hard to understand. And it seems like God is taking his own good time. % Wait a minute! He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord. All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. Events, joys, prayers, updates see It all in The Tidings monthly newsletter! This. Don't Lose Your Connection - YouTube Danny Sullivan delivers the message around connection. DONT LOSE YOUR HOPE - Faithlife Sermons He reminds us that as long as we have breath in our bodies, we have the ability to flourish. He counsels them to return to their first love; to keep Jesus first in their hearts. There are passages in the Bible I dont think anybody understands! They are discouraged because it seems like God is taking too long to do what God said that God would do. 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? But he did think about it. Stop conforming! But, looking back, I can tell you, it made me a better person. 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. Now you may have the most expensive phone on the planet but if it is not connected to the tower, it is no good. May my life produce fruit that will bring You glory and honour. God had come to him in the past in strange and wonderful ways. In this sermon Lost Signal, if you're feeling like your connection with God is down, it's time to reconnect. 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. He is not a man, God said. He who remains in me, and I in him, Annie Johnson Flint put it this way: It is the branch that bears the fruit Abide in Me, and I in you. Having trouble logging into your account? The surest way to lose yourself is to focus on other people's voice instead of your own. Evangelical/Non-Denominational, Vs. 6 Heard = is to be seeking to hear THAT answer not listening. The big thing we were meant to do is coming! %FUP> For our premium ad-free experience, including exclusive podcasts, issues and more, subscribe to. Your W-A-I-T on God was never attended to be a W E- I- G- H- T on you. Thank you for joining us for today's worship service with Danny Dodd! 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. Turn your tumultuous relationship around, heal the wounds that hold you back, dare to take a step towards your dream career. % Try it sometime. Resources to inspire you and your congregation! Is there any body in the room that they though you to be a hopeless case but Jesus made you a case of hope. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. You are the branches. It was obvious that he had his mind made up. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. Help me always to stay connected to You. Face masks are optional. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them. 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. When he wore a younger mans clothes, the VOICE had called him on a journey with no fixed destination. 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. <> 3 0 obj lose your car, lose your house, lose your money and your honey, lose your health and your job. But if you hold on to your hope, how many know you can get it all back. 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!. Let's make a very important distinction about this statement. One of them is our being connected to Jesus. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> For hope suggest it wont be this way all the time. Your hope suggest you W A I T. W whether the storm, wait for you have an A anchor in Jesus. They cut themselves off from their extended family of faith. Relating to other Christians can also keep you from going off on a tangent and chasing after half-cocked notions and beliefs. Visited his People - Hearing there cry and seen their affliction again answers there. In his Letter to the Romans, Paul writes, For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, Hope says things are going to get better. Some try but it is very evident after a while. 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 . Pray to God. T.D. Jakes On Finding Your Purpose - TD Jakes Amen. That's what my friend Pastor Peter told me when we talked a few days ago. John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! (McLarty) - Sermon Writer Well, he didnt present his idea to the congregation. You are the branches. He is the source of our life; apart from him, we wither and die. Amen. We all have burdens and concerns that keep us awake at night: What will tomorrow bring? Drop the Gordita! Sermon: Remember Your First Love - Revelation 2 - Lifeway 8:00-12:00 Friday. so neither can you, unless you remain in me. [Elimelech] God is my king [Mahlon] Infirmity [Chilion] Finished. Aint GOD alright Just when I thought I was hopeless case Jesus made me a case of hope. I dont know of anyone who cant relate to that. 1 0 obj That is why there was a Protestant Reformation. Chomping at the bits, perhaps, to move out on your own? For how many know that, Will Not Lose. Christ counsels them. I think this is what Paul meant when he said to the Romans, We also rejoice in our sufferings, 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. Gather your wine/juice and bread if you would like to partake in Communion. Don't Lose Your Connection - LEVY CHURCH OF CHRIST Key Verse: "Woe to him who covets evil gain for his house, That he may set his nest on high, That he may be delivered from the power of disaster! If you dont get it, go to another place. 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. I dont know about you, but I dont enjoy pruning trees, though Ive done my share. Prayer is the lifeline of any healthy life of faith. Dont lose your hope. faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. and perseverance, proven character; GET YOUR FOUR FREE SAMPLES! As Jakes discusses, find your genuine purpose and never settle for false comfort. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. sermon on don t lose your connection - agapenm.com Can I get a witness up in here. Vision He alright whit me And he will do the same for you today. But if you hold on to your hope, how many know you can get it all back. If you hold on to your hope you will rise again. 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. through the Holy Spirit 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. It took the city a dump truck, a mechanical loader and a crew of four men to haul it all away. T.D. It makes me wonder, do you think God grieves as he prunes us to be strong disciples of Jesus Christ? Don't Give Up | Desiring God Don't Lose Your Connection - karunasadan.com The Inheritance You Can't Lose. Plans start as low as $2.50/mo. No. Look at your Neighbor and tell them Don't Lose Your Hope, lose your car, lose your house, lose your money and your honey, lose your health and your job. Has anybody in here every prayed about something name it and claim it and didnt get it and after God didnt give it to you, you thank Him for it. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. God said be, them We Will Not Lose! He hangs between heaven and earth by a thread, as if it is difficult to make up his mind whether to hold on to his taco, or drop it in order to cling to the rope offered by those who would save him. 3 0 obj Sermon: Much Love, Hope Sent, based on Matthew 3:1-12. 2 0 obj Having trouble logging into your account? The years of her illness and death were the most God-awful years of my life. A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season. Godspeed, I thought to myself, Godspeed., A SUBSCRIBER SAYS: SermonWriter is well thought out and lends itself to ideas for sermons (as opposed to being lazy and using whats there).. As Christians, were anything but immune from tragedy and loss. The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offer the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. The demonic man name Legion was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made him a case of hope, the woman at the well was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made her a case of hope, the man at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made him a case of hope, the woman with the issues of blood was thought to be a hopeless case but Jesus made her a case of hope, There is one more case that seem to be hopeless and Jesus turned it into a case of hope when the guards entered the garden and he was met with kiss. )MOB7G;?M2{5X{EO&.qz\Bf/2 A03Sw-i0IIITwYkrxj2PmV@ZFL9Sie}sA@|dOHQOF*ExR %FznLeh861-.HA jFqnD@u?P>qI {aKM[j_Ke3sYw$Ku%8MjIxmW:R+. just give it over to Jesus and he will make your hopeless case a case for hope. Open your Bible, if you will, to the fourth chapter of Galatians. In the words of the old gospel hymn, he is the tie that binds our hearts together in Christian love. Denomination: Then set your goals higher than you think humanly possible. 2. Those who believe in me will never thirst" (John 6:35 NLT). We have to be careful here. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 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. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. <>>> Pastor Mark Schlamann Sermon on St. Matthew 21:1-11 Do Not Lose Hope Even When It Looks Hopeless - MannaXPRESS it is the hand of Love Divine that holds the knife, They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. Do Not Lose Heart - Shoreline Baptist Church North Little Rock, AR 72118, Office Hours: I havent read to many hope poems, because if the Devil can keep us away from hope we will dwell with hopelessness. [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. 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. Jakes uses his gift for connecting with people to inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. Abraham believed God. So when every the devil try, to inflict or afflict you, tell you there no, God Can Not Lie shout that back at me. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. (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 excitement you felt and the fear of being on the threshold of the rest of your life? Don't Lose Your Focus Sermon by Lonnie Erwin, Hebrews 12:1-2 Help me out Paul, yes I will help you out Madison, trouble on ever side, yet not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Im a winner not a loser We Will Not Lose! , in God every hopeless person becomes a case of hope. endobj PSALMS 51:10. stream Somebody ought to shout, Pass, it did not come to stay. He who remains in me, and I in him, Copyright 2003, Philip W. McLarty. TRY SERMONWRITER! By pruning the branches, the vinedresser helps the healthy branches grow stronger and bear fruit. 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. PDF Sermon: Check Your Connection| By Josh Carter | October 4, 2015 Arranged and produced by Buck Wilkins is a gathering of magnificent musicians. But if we are not really in Christ connected to Him through His Word, through Prayer and Holy Communion then like a branch that is not really connected to the vine our faith is going to wither out. This is Satan's end game. Purpose resides in us; we must be directors in the script of our lives. Jakes calls on us to walk into our destiny and embrace our true purpose in life. Sign up to get a weekly serving of motivation and inspiration sent directly to your inbox. and proven character, hope: 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. They easily get distracted, talk with someone etc. Friar Tuck was worried. They are commonly referred to as the "I am" statements. What about you! When someone has your back you can concentrate on the struggle in front of you without worrying about dangers you cannot see. 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. Jesus said to the people, "I am the light of the world. Don't Get Distracted! Lord Jesus, You are indeed the True Vine. They thrive in the skill that defines them, and the energy flow is seamless. Many marriages are made with foriegners and has a possible pre-numpt with the devil. This powerful quote from his book, "Instinct: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive," speaks to the clarity to be gained from the search for our truth. I am the vine. 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. 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. The question is, how? THIS PASSAGE OF PSALMS IS MY SECOND MOST FAVORITE PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE. 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? So here Paul has encouraging words for them and for us today, even before J. Jackson coin the phrase keep hope alive. I dont care how bad that home, care how bad those children are, how bad that marriage, its got to pass. [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. Im talking to somebody who is going through something right now. Don't Lose Your Connection Pt. 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. Ruth 1: 6-17. faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. He couldnt wait to get on the road, to get on with his life. Don't lose your connection! RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME. Your descendants will populate these hills and valleys like rain!. Session will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments accordingly. , can you see my Jesus as the put the nails in his hands. Sermon John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! and hope doesnt disappoint us, Meet Pastor Cherie Hambleton dig deeper into your faith questions, and discover God's complete everlasting love for you, exactly as you are today. The human spirit has an amazing capacity to endure hardship. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1993. As you search for your true purpose in life, do not waver in your faith to overcome your current adversity. Your actions will loosen the ties that bind and will move you closer to where you are supposed to be. Let Gods Spirit flow through your veins and keep you strong and healthy through the various transitions of life we all experience. 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. Sermon | Don't Get Distracted Well preacher why must I go through what Im going through if its going to pass. When you support BAPC, you strengthen community programs, build a safer and more accessible church, and inspire generations! People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them. 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. Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. Jakes calls on us to shed our toxic distractions and share our divine spark on a daily basis. Dont go it alone. I hesitate to say this because I dont want to draw attention to myself. 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. and circumcision is that of the heart, Proverbs 2, 5124 Camp Robinson Rd. That is the Christian message. My wife, Donna, died in 1997. Loose Connection Sermon by TOBEY BENITEZ, Psalms 51:1-10 Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! Text: John 15:1-8 for May 3rd, 2015 by Pastor Bolwerk 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. city of memphis garbage can replacement; smokey robinson eyes contacts. Will our health hold up, or will we have a heart attack or a sudden stroke? That is why after commending them in verses 2-3 he counsels them in verses 4-5. 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! Some cell phones are expensive and some are very smartly priced and inexpensive. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. 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. 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.
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