And, as he thought about how various members of the church would react, he had to admit that he was wrong. 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. Redeemed How I love to Proclaim it! 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Sermon - Don't Lose Hope - Rev. Leo H. McCrary II - New Found Faith You cannot do any profitable work with it besides playing some games. Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. 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. 3 0 obj PDF Sermon: Check Your Connection| By Josh Carter | October 4, 2015 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. GET YOUR FOUR FREE SAMPLES! 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. Loose Connection Sermon by TOBEY BENITEZ, Psalms 51:1-10 and hope doesnt disappoint us, On the surface, Jesus words sound metaphorical and poetic, but nothing more. So, where does God fit into all this? Amen. Sermon: Gods Pep Talk, based on Matthew 2:13-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link. Hymn Lists. You are the branches. He is the source of our life; apart from him, we wither and die. What was the experience high up on Mount Hermon, which we have come to call the Transfiguration of Jesus? , in God every hopeless person becomes a case of hope. Its like having a jogging partner to prod you on days when you dont feel like running. It took the city a dump truck, a mechanical loader and a crew of four men to haul it all away. It is connection that builds and sustains relationships. 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? You will find your reward. It opened my eyes and made me more sensitive and compassionate toward those whove had similar experiences. However, I often seen many who when the worship is happening, they just look here and there. It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 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. John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! (McLarty) - Sermon Writer 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 . He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord. (John 15:4) Only a connection to the Vine gives life. 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. 1. When I was a child, I learned the secret of opening the Bible to the middle and finding the Book of Psalms. The big thing we were meant to do is coming! The Reverend Monnie Caine will preside at Our Table and offer the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. 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. What about you! the same bears much fruit, 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. You Are Never Alone: God's Answer to Fear | Keep Believing Ministries This fact holds true even in the body of Christ because it is God ordained. Wait a minute preacher what if I name him and claim him and somebody else walks down the aisle with him. They thrive in the skill that defines them, and the energy flow is seamless. Draw from the strength of others. 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. 4309 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, United States, BLUE ASH MEMORIAL DAY - May 30, 2022 - Photo Gallery. 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. Identity: Discover Who You Are and Live A Life Of Purpose, 7 Things That Happened In 2016 We Can Be Grateful For. They are commonly referred to as the "I am" statements. They transgressed the decree of the word of the Lord, and took to themselves strange women. Enduring Witness (May 16 - 22) Risen Christ, you prepare a place for us, in the home of the Mother-and-Father of us all. "My God is much bigger now.". Its dead. He knew all about Robin Hood and his band of merry men who lived in Sherwood Forest, and he wasn't sure he approved. But he did think about it. 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. T.D. Click here for more information. High School graduation is an awesome time, both for the graduating seniors and their parents. 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. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UH5Zp9XUxFYFv-UpMeQ8xEs0uQqi6W8M/view?usp=share_link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KTErCfBvBeWKtv_ZXsqVqp4WanhICEYV/view?usp=share_link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V1M3RlVL2J2jA-oYbllWJZbsVgDp0a5b/view?usp=share_link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQdxuLyA5S9e1rO_ekhUUfCZ-uLzwYQE/view?usp=share_link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ce7XBtpkwkZVv93XIrC972cegu1Kjrpa/view?usp=share_link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rDSqDu0Em6FdOlIdGxF6bNRtdzR32rGo/view?usp=share_link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VbdUXOhcDqdqlbvuUEDK567j7U0Rv3iX/view?usp=share_link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6Bf8WpPT-bfkppbP3vetXcddjy-iwC7/view?usp=share_link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z9CgCCBHk5kffZsNKUDGZpkfllt_Q3e1/view?usp=share_link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NdV2VucYzAL1YvSw2xwlGFFvtGXYLuNx/view?usp=share_link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi25g9XF8Zf7quPMVKZie7Q. Jesus said to the people, "I am the light of the world. He who remains in me, and I in him, Don't Lose Your Connection - karunasadan.com When he tried to convince me, we got into a big argument. Feel the stability of a deeply rooted community of faith. 18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. Session will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments accordingly. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. They are discouraged because it seems like God is taking too long to do what God said that God would do. Evangelical/Non-Denominational, Vs. 6 Heard = is to be seeking to hear THAT answer not listening. Colossians 2: Don't Lose Your Head (pt1 of 3) - ray choi Its no secret so often, when kids strike out on their own, they quit going to church. When the roads get rough and times get dark. How many of you know that God may not be there when we want but, he always on time. Hope my brothers and my sisters is not just wishful thinking, hope is not day dreaming, hope is very much rapped in faith. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. These 10 quotes from Bishop Jakes will inspire you to relentelessly pursue your purpose in life. Don't Give Up | Desiring God 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. They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. Ive read the end of the story we all live happy ever after, We Will Not Lose! But that shouldnt stop you from finding passages that are clear and self-evident and speak directly to your life. Attendance is merely fulfilling religious obligations. The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offer the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. God uses the hardships of our lives to strengthen our faith and make us fit disciples in the building of his kingdom on earth. Elemilech took with him: Wife=Mans Joy Sons=Mans Pride. Let No One Take Your CROWN Jonathan Howe Fine Art In God every hopeless situation becomes a case of hope. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. endobj He counsels them to return to their first love; to keep Jesus first in their hearts. 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. 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. The vinedresser prunes the branches to make them strong and productive. That's what my friend Pastor Peter told me when we talked a few days ago. " Let's not get ourselves distracted from the big picture of what a small number of Christians in a small town anywhere can do when, freed from distraction, they live and share their faith in unity. There are some things in life that cannot be faked. Summary: A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season. PDF Don't lose your connection! - tlcjenera.org In the Old Testament lesson this morning, we heard Isaiahs song of the vineyard. It did not come to stay it came to pass. Blue Ash Presbyterian Church: Bringing All People Closer. THIS PASSAGE OF PSALMS IS MY SECOND MOST FAVORITE PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE. 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! %FUP> 12 Judges. If you hold on to your hope you will rise again. 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 Now you may have the most expensive phone on the planet but if it is not connected to the tower, it is no good. Scriptures: through the Holy Spirit ", 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. He reminds us that as long as we have breath in our bodies, we have the ability to flourish. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! The joy of salvation comes from knowing Gods presence, trusting that your sins are forgiven and having the assurance that in every situation and circumstance, God is with you, you are not alone. it is the hand of Love Divine that holds the knife, This may be a stretch for some of you, but can you remember your high school graduation? Don't Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 - Sermon Central He is the true vine, the source of our covenant relationship with God. Heres the sum of it all: Jesus said, I am the vine. %PDF-1.5 To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. 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. 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( Matt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." Amen. Consider an athlete or a famous musician. neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh; They cut themselves off from their extended family of faith. God said be, them We Will Not Lose! )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'. When It Looks Hopeless. In the words of the old gospel hymn, he is the tie that binds our hearts together in Christian love. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them. Jakes uses his gift for connecting with people to inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. Face masks are optional. 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. 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. Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. Once you find the Book of Psalms, youre sure to find some words you can relate to. Thank you! RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME. 16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto. Abraham believed God. 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; 2 A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the Lord. Jesus went on to say, Remain in me, and I in you. He is the link by which we are able to stay connected to God and each other. 1-DEBORAH 2-GIDEON 3-SAMSON 4-OTHNIEL 5-EHUD 6-SHAMGAR 7-TOLA 8-JAIR 9-JEPHTHAH 10-IBZAN 11-ELON 12-ABDON. Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. For whatever you presence to the Lord he will bring it to pass in his own time, I wish I had a witness in here. Stop conforming! Your comment will be posted after it is approved. When you support BAPC, you strengthen community programs, build a safer and more accessible church, and inspire generations! sermon on don t lose your connection - agapenm.com Chomping at the bits, perhaps, to move out on your own? 2. I havent read to many hope poems, because if the Devil can keep us away from hope we will dwell with hopelessness. Vs. 14 Ruth clung to her Connected to Covering for Blessing, Birthing and Protection. 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. Pastor Mark Schlamann Sermon on St. Matthew 21:1-11 Open your Bible, if you will, to the fourth chapter of Galatians. We are looking at this wonderful epistle, which emphasizes salvation by faith alone. Years ago, I had a friend who wanted to do something I thought was plainly unethical, and I told him so. As you search for your true purpose in life, do not waver in your faith to overcome your current adversity. ping anser putter 85068 value; italian village commission. See Paul said with perseverance you must wait on the promise of the Lord and many time as we wait on God. Do you have a way with numbers? When we modern, technologically-oriented westerners read, we expect to receive objective information that will benefit us and answer questions. 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. <> Help me always to stay connected to You. Start with prayer, then spend a few minutes reading the Bible. 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. There is perhaps no better feeling than knowing that someone "has your back." By Rev. "That is why we never give up. We dont want to suggest that God intentionally hurts us or causes us pain. Sermon: Remember Your First Love - Revelation 2 - Lifeway If you are in a job that drains you, its time to galvanize your forces and take the necessary steps to move on. <>>> Ruth 1, Ruth 1:6-17, Sermon Topics: 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. There are some things in life that cannot be faked. You will see results soon. Many people attend our services and I thank God for that. 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! DAVID SEEMS TO HAVE LOST FAVOR WITH GOD AND HE SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO FIX IT. Sept 25 Staying Connected to The Power Source: Don'T Lose Your Finally, I suggested that he take the matter before the congregation, that Id give him time from the pulpit to make his case. But, looking back, I can tell you, it made me a better person. Enduring Witness (May 16 - 22) - United Church of Christ The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offering the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. endobj But the beckoning was always one of blessing: Ill give you land beyond measure! Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. If the congregation agreed, then Id give him my blessing, as well as my full support; but if not, he needed to reconsider. Dont lose your hope. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. In this sermon Lost Signal, if you're feeling like your connection with God is down, it's time to reconnect. 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. Sermon: DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS?, John 15:1-7 All things, the scripture says the painful, as well as the pleasant. E!UF`Q##v[[l& endobj In this text Paul is writing to the church at Rome, because the church . 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. Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. I hesitate to say this because I dont want to draw attention to myself. Face masks are optional. ", 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. % Jesus made pronouncement statements in John's gospel. Thats why you dont have to wait till the battle is over you can shout now. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. Just ask the people whose homes were destroyed by tornadoes a couple of weeks ago up in the Midwest. No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. 1. Passion and purpose are joined at the hip and move together, lock-step, towards destiny. 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. Too Old Life has brought your hope, dreams and expectations to a conclusion. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. (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. PSALMS 51:10. Let's make a very important distinction about this statement. Your W A I T on God was never attended to be a WE I G H T on you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. People lose heart because they lose their sense of purpose. 3 0 obj Some try but it is very evident after a while. Cycle B Gospel Text Sermons for Lent and Easter. For hope suggest it wont be this way all the time. 17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. Are We Withering on the Vine? - Sermon - John 15:1-8 - SermonSuite The question is, how? Biblical Commentary Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 16, 2022 (message contributor) Summary: Life is full of distractions. 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 . Thank you for joining us for todays worship service with Danny Dodd! And it seems like God is taking his own good time. 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. Sermons Session will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments accordingly. Plans start as low as $2.50/mo. We become uncomfortable when what we read raises questions or throws us for a loop. Pray to God. Is there any body in the room that they though you to be a hopeless case but Jesus made you a case of hope. Prayer is the lifeline of any healthy life of faith. That is why there was a Protestant Reformation. Having trouble logging into your account? for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5). For our premium ad-free experience, including exclusive podcasts, issues and more, subscribe to. Don't Lose Your Soul: A Sermon On Greed - New Found Faith The chicken without a head may have the semblance of life. 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: 4 0 obj whatever youre going through will pass. Jakes calls on us to walk into our destiny and embrace our true purpose in life. Do Not Lose Hope Even When It Looks Hopeless - MannaXPRESS