To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an 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. When someone has your back you feel protected, secure, safe. Last summer I borrowed a chain saw from Dean Akin and went to work pruning the trees around the house. You drove out the nations, and planted it. In the words of the old gospel hymn, he is the tie that binds our hearts together in Christian love. By pruning the branches, the vinedresser helps the healthy branches grow stronger and bear fruit. Obviously, the work of the vinedresser is to prune the branches. 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. Those who believe in me will never thirst" (John 6:35 NLT). And how many do know it doesnt matter cause you dont need but one. God uses the hardships of life to strengthen our faith and make us better disciples of Jesus Christ. 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. No. Don't give up when your reputation is damaged because you are trying to be faithful to Jesus. The vinedresser prunes the branches to make them strong and productive. Ive read the end of the story we all live happy ever after, We Will Not Lose! 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. This is Satan's end game. Click here for more information. 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. Jakes uses his gift for connecting with people to inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. Wait preacher wait a minute what if I name it and claim it, and somebody else drives off in it. so neither can you, unless you remain in me. 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. It opened my eyes and made me more sensitive and compassionate toward those whove had similar experiences. Heres the sum of it all: Jesus said, I am the vine. Thank you! As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. Amen. 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. Start with prayer, then spend a few minutes reading the Bible. Draw from the strength of others. Its no secret so often, when kids strike out on their own, they quit going to church. And He will help you to live without it until its your time. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty 12 Judges. That's what my friend Pastor Peter told me when we talked a few days ago. As you search for your true purpose in life, do not waver in your faith to overcome your current adversity. Biblical Commentary 1. Some cell phones are expensive and some are very smartly priced and inexpensive. And so, graduates, we salute you. What we need to remember is that, in the Old Testament, the vine was a common image for the people of Israel. The text begins, I am the true vine, In todays times, we have wonderful cell phones. Wait a minute preacher what if I name him and claim him and somebody else walks down the aisle with him. All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. 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. And it seems like God is taking his own good time. They are discouraged because it seems like God is taking too long to do what God said that God would do. I hesitate to say this because I dont want to draw attention to myself. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Look at verse 4. that you, whose life has borne some fruit, might now bear much (more).. 1 0 obj They easily get distracted, talk with someone etc. The surest way to lose yourself is to focus on other people's voice instead of your own. ". Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. As Jakes discusses, find your genuine purpose and never settle for false comfort. From his electric sermon, The Starving Prince, from The Potters House Sunday service, Jakes challenges us to believe in our purpose. Your W A I T on God was never attended to be a WE I G H T on you. Help me always to stay connected to You. 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. That is the Christian message. You dont have to be a scholar, and you dont have to spend all day; just open the Bible and read a few lines. Baby you better start shouting and praising God! 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. But, looking back, I can tell you, it made me a better person. The years of her illness and death were the most God-awful years of my life. [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. says Gods got a plan and hes working it out for you. They are commonly referred to as the "I am" statements. That is why after commending them in verses 2-3 he counsels them in verses 4-5. We are looking at this wonderful epistle, which emphasizes salvation by faith alone. 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. Because anything you name and claim and dont get, it only mean that God has something better for you. knowing that suffering works perseverance; The chicken without a head may have the semblance of life. Look at someone and say look at me now. And how many know you dont need but one. Consider an athlete or a famous musician. The problem was, hed rationalized about it so long, hed convinced himself it was O.K. God said be, them We Will Not Lose! "My God is much bigger now.". This. Get your heart right with God. I mean you prayed and you fasted and you wanted God to move right now, somebody shout hurry-up God! 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. ping anser putter 85068 value; italian village commission. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. They transgressed the decree of the word of the Lord, and took to themselves strange women. Proverbs 2, 5124 Camp Robinson Rd. A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season. Having trouble logging into your account? When you support BAPC, you strengthen community programs, build a safer and more accessible church, and inspire generations! 8:00-12:00 Friday. who was given to us. (Romans 5:3-5). One of them is our being connected to Jesus. 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?. 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. Ruth 1:1. Annie Johnson Flint put it this way: It is the branch that bears the fruit When It Looks Hopeless. Salvation is not by faith plus works. Please login to your NOAH account to Comment and Like content on this site. "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.". 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 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. 4309 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, United States, BLUE ASH MEMORIAL DAY - May 30, 2022 - Photo Gallery. Sermon: Much Love, Hope Sent, based on Matthew 3:1-12. We must turn our struggles into the vehicles that spur our transformation. So when every the devil try, to inflict or afflict you, tell you there no, God Can Not Lie shout that back at me. Dont lose your hope. 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. He knew all about Robin Hood and his band of merry men who lived in Sherwood Forest, and he wasn't sure he approved. 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. Your actions will loosen the ties that bind and will move you closer to where you are supposed to be. In the Old Testament lesson this morning, we heard Isaiahs song of the vineyard. 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! Bishop TD Jakes is one of most influential voices in America. Danny Dodd. Vision Your hope suggest you W A I T. W whether the storm, wait for you have an A anchor in Jesus. T.D. 10.CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART OH GOD, AND RENEW A. This is the gist of what Jesus told his disciples when he said, I am the vine. Try it sometime. 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. Check out these helpful resources Is there any body in the room that they though you to be a hopeless case but Jesus made you a case of hope. Childerns Sermons that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. <> He who remains in me, and I in him, 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. " 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. Our current circumstances should never limit us from reaching our true potential. They cut themselves off from their extended family of faith. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. blueashpresbychurch@gmail.com. <> 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. Staying connected is the key. Thought: Don't Lose Hope. Abraham believed God. It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. You see hope is the expectation of good, shout that back at if you will. You need to find the wheelhouse of what you were called to do. The excitement you felt and the fear of being on the threshold of the rest of your life? Paul said I don't lose heart because my life is not about me, my life is about Jesus. But that shouldnt stop you from finding passages that are clear and self-evident and speak directly to your life. So here Paul has encouraging words for them and for us today, even before J. Jackson coin the phrase keep hope alive. Passion and purpose are joined at the hip and move together, lock-step, towards destiny. Read 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1: 21-28. , in God every hopeless person becomes a case of hope. Once you find the Book of Psalms, youre sure to find some words you can relate to. Over the past few years one of the complaints about the Church, and that's . Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! Thank you! 3 0 obj ", 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. 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. He couldnt wait to get on the road, to get on with his life. RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME. 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. Stop conforming! If you hold on to your hope you will rise again. I havent read to many hope poems, because if the Devil can keep us away from hope we will dwell with hopelessness. Find a verse or two and let them give you comfort and strength. 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). And thats too bad, because, lacking a strong community of support, they become all the more vulnerable to the temptations of the world. Having trouble logging into your account? 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. Denomination: The Jews in Jesus day had the name, but they lacked the spirit. and my Father is the farmer.. It doesn't say that Abraham believed. 18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. We all have burdens and concerns that keep us awake at night: What will tomorrow bring? 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. PDVodb_. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. Because what God has for you is for you. 2 0 obj Amen. Jesus went on to say, Remain in me, and I in you. 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. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. (Psalms 91:1-2, 10-11). No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. Be Safe, Be Blessed, BAPC Session. Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. Were you meant to counsel others? The question is, how? When someone has your back you can concentrate on the struggle in front of you without worrying about dangers you cannot see. DAVID SEEMS TO HAVE LOST FAVOR WITH GOD AND HE SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO FIX IT. Cycle B Gospel Text Sermons for Lent and Easter. But if you hold on to your hope, how many know you can get it all back. and hope doesnt disappoint us, Open your Bible, if you will, to the fourth chapter of Galatians. What about you! Hope says something good is going to happen to you. Jesus said, I am the true vine. Then he went on to say, and my Father is the farmer. (15:1). Dead branches get in the way, and too many branches sap the strength of the plant. % Vs. 14 Ruth clung to her Connected to Covering for Blessing, Birthing and Protection. 6 min read. 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. The storm must pass. Face masks are optional. 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. All this is to say, when Jesus said, I am the true vine, his listeners would have known exactly what he was talking about. %PDF-1.5 Now, I know there are parts of the Bible that are complex and hard to understand. endobj But he did think about it. 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. 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! Some try but it is very evident after a while. Do we listen to his teachings, follow his example and walk in his fellowship? Dont go it alone. whatever youre going through will pass. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. When we modern, technologically-oriented westerners read, we expect to receive objective information that will benefit us and answer questions. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. it is the hand of Love Divine that holds the knife, but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Session will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments accordingly. on April 23, 2022, Blue Ash & Montgomery Presbyterian CHURCHES joined hundreds of booths at Blue Ashs Earth Day Celebration at SummIT PARK. Sermon: Gods Pep Talk, based on Matthew 2:13-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them. But if you hold on to your hope, how many know you can get it all back. Visited his People - Hearing there cry and seen their affliction again answers there. I dont know much about horticulture, but from what I understand, pruning the branches makes the plant healthier and more productive. I dont know about you, but I dont enjoy pruning trees, though Ive done my share. and proven character, hope: 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! Learn more. Denomination: Identity: Discover Who You Are and Live A Life Of Purpose, 7 Things That Happened In 2016 We Can Be Grateful For. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. Just because it is taped to a tree doesnt mean it is really connected to the tree. I am the vine. North Little Rock, AR 72118, Office Hours: 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!. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Amen. 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? %PDF-1.5 1 0 obj (John 15:4). Lets take them one at a time. Get you one good, God said it. Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a. m. in the conference room. For if God said it, it dont matter if you believe it or not. If the congregation agreed, then Id give him my blessing, as well as my full support; but if not, he needed to reconsider. <>>> 2. 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? Well, he didnt present his idea to the congregation. E!UF`Q##v[[l& unless it remains in the vine, because Gods love has been poured out into our hearts When we lose our focus, we can be distracted, and disaster can happen. If you are in a job that drains you, its time to galvanize your forces and take the necessary steps to move on. You are the branches. Used by permission. Events, joys, prayers, updates see It all in The Tidings monthly newsletter! We often lose connectivity as we drift Face masks are optional. Enduring Witness (May 16 - 22) Risen Christ, you prepare a place for us, in the home of the Mother-and-Father of us all. 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. January 30, 2023. , can you see my Jesus as the put the nails in his hands. stream There is perhaps no better feeling than knowing that someone "has your back." Hymn Lists. Attendance is merely fulfilling religious obligations. 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. Well preacher why must I go through what Im going through if its going to pass. Let's make a very important distinction about this statement. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Drop the Gordita! 2 0 obj People lose heart because they lose their sense of purpose. Lord Jesus, You are indeed the True Vine. Matt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." Only by staying connected to the Vine can you produce fruit. We are called to embrace change. Paul wrote to tell you. 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. Arranged and produced by Buck Wilkins is a gathering of magnificent musicians. Rubbing shoulders with those who share the faith can give you a boost when you get discouraged. What was the experience high up on Mount Hermon, which we have come to call the Transfiguration of Jesus? Meet Pastor Cherie Hambleton dig deeper into your faith questions, and discover God's complete everlasting love for you, exactly as you are today. lose your car, lose your house, lose your money and your honey, lose your health and your job.
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