The Mustard Seed P a s t o r s C o r n e r

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "The Mustard Seed P a s t o r s C o r n e r"

Transcription

1 The Mustard Seed September 2015 P a s t o r s C o r n e r Meditation on a Holy Love Song - psalm 45 When does your heart bubble or boil with enthusiasm? Does you heart ever boil so that your tongue can speak nothing except that which is boiling in your heart? The Psalmist's heart is boiling on a good matter. The cause of his bubbling enthusiasm are matters pertaining to his King. Thus his tongue is the pen of a ready writer. What are the characteristics of the King that cause the Psalmist's heart to boil enthusiastically? The King is fair. He is more appealing in every respect than all other men. The King opens His mouth and grace pours forth. God has blessed our King for eternity because grace pours out of His mouth. Our King cannot be praised too highly. No tongue is able to praise Him as He ought to be praised. Our King is a warrior King. His sword is on His thigh and His chariot is pulled by the three horses of truth, humility, and righteousness. The arrows from His bow and in his quiver are sharp piercing the heart of the enemies of the King. Our King's throne is forever. He will never resign. He will never be defeated. He will never have a successor. He will always rule in Truth and Righteousness for He loves Righteousness and hates Wickedness. Blind are the eyes that cannot see God in Jesus Christ. Do we comprehend the tender condescension of the Lord of Glory becoming a man and becoming one flesh with His Church? What a joyous thing that our Savior is God. God to be adored. God reigning. He reigns on a throne that will never pass away. He reigns on a throne of justice and mercy. He is the lawful monarch of all things that be. His rule is founded in right, its law is right, its result is right. Our King is no usurper and no oppressor. Even when He shall break his enemies with a rod of iron, He will do no man wrong; His vengeance and His grace are both in conformity with justice. Hence we trust Him without suspicion; He cannot err; no affliction is too severe, for He sends it; no judgment too harsh, for He ordains it. O blessed hands of Jesus! the reigning power is safe with you. All the just rejoice in the government of the King who reigns in righteousness. Christ Jesus is not neutral in the great contest between right and wrong: as warmly as He loves the one He abhors the other. What qualifications for a sovereign! What grounds of confidence for a people! The whole of our Lord's life on earth proved the truth of these words; His death to put away sin and bring in the reign of righteousness, sealed the fact beyond all question; His providence by which he rules from his mediatorial throne, when rightly understood, reveals the same; and His final regulation will proclaim it before all worlds. We should imitate Him both in His love and hate; they are both needful to complete a righteous character. Jesus as Mediator owned God as His God, to whom, being found in fashion as a man, He became obedient. On account of our Lord's perfect life He is now rewarded with superior joy. Others there are to whom grace has given a sacred fellowship with Him, but by their universal consent and His own merit, He is prince among them, the gladdest of all because the cause of all their gladness. At Oriental feasts oil was poured on the heads of distinguished and very welcome guests; God Pastor s Corner cont. on pg. 5

2 P a g e 2 T h e M u s t a r d S e e d Fall Schedule begins September 13th 9:15 am -Sunday School for Pre-K thru Adult 10:30 am-worship Service Diaconate - 2nd Monday of Month - 7:00 pm Stewardship - 3rd Monday of Month - 7:00 pm Missions - Tuesday of each Month (varies) - 7:00 pm Church Council - Quarterly, 4th Tuesday of Month - 7:00 pm August, November, February, May Fall Church Fair Meeting Following service on September 13th we will meet to plan Church Fair. Looking for volunteers and ideas. We will meet in Edna Lowe Room. Church Theme Serving to Glorify God Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. Romans 12: 9-13

3 P a g e 3 Prayer Hour Wednesday at 7:00 pm Gather together to pray for the church each Wednesday in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room Many opportunities to gather together to learn, grow in faith, encourage one another through studying God s Word. Thursday Morning Bible Study - 10:00 am, 2nd floor meeting room Friday Night Bible Study - 7:00 pm, Miranda home Women s Breakfast & Study - 9:00 am, 1st Saturday of the month (September will meet 2nd Saturday due to Labor Day) Men s Breakfast & Study - 8:00 am, 4th Saturday of the month Monthly Potluck Luncheon 3rd Sunday of the month following service Bring a dish to share as we gather to fellowship and share a meal together. September 20th will be our Welcome Back Luncheon! Red Cross Community Blood Drive Saturday, September 19th - 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Give the gift of life through your blood donation, call REDCROSS to schedule an appointment, walk-ins welcome! Volunteers needed to assist with sign-in, handing out snacks and juice. If you are able to help, please see Peter James.

4 P a g e 4 T h e M u s t a r d S e e d 9:15 am - Sunday, September 13th Welcome Back! Below is a registration form to be filled out for first day of class. Forms will also be available in the classrooms. The Congregational Church in Wilmington Sunday School Registration Form Pre-K thru High School Parent s Name Address Parent Address Phone Children s Name*: Allergies: Concerns or Comments: Attending Adult Sunday School Class? Interested in a Bible Study during the week? Where could you participate? Substitute teaching Class Assistant Providing refreshments Helping with special programs (Christmas Pageant, Christian Ed Sunday, other) Photo release: I give or do Not give permission to use photo s of my child in publications, display or website. No names will be used when displaying pictures. *Parents of PreK class must remain in the building during Sunday School in case child needs you. We encourage you to join our Adult Sunday School class.

5 Pastor s Corner (cont. from pg. 1) P a g e 5 himself anoints the man Christ Jesus, as He sits at the heavenly feasts, anoints Him as a reward for His work, with higher and fuller joy than any else can know; thus is the Son of Man honored and rewarded for all His pains. Observe the indisputable testimony to Messiah's Deity in verse six, and to his manhood in verse 7. Of whom could this be written but of Jesus of Nazareth? Our Christ is our Elohim. Jesus is God with us. The divine anointing causes fragrance to distil from the robes of the Mighty Hero. He is delightful to every sense, to the eyes most fair, to the ear most gracious, to the spiritual nostril most sweet. The excellences of Jesus are all most precious, comparable to the rarest spices; they are most varied, and to be likened not to myrrh alone, but to all the perfumes blended in due proportion. The Father always finds a pleasure in Him, in Him He is well pleased; and all regenerated spirits rejoice in Him, for He is made of God unto us, "wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption." Note that not only is Jesus most sweet, but even His garments are so; everything that He has to do with is perfumed by His person. All His garments are thus fragrant; not some of them, but all; we delight as much in His purple of dominion as in the white of His priesthood, His mantle as our prophet is as dear to us as His seamless coat as our friend. All His dress is fragrant with all sweetness. All sweetness's meet in Jesus, and are poured forth wherever He is present. The abode of Jesus now is imperial in splendor, ivory and gold but faintly image His royal seat; there is He made glad in the presence of the Father, and in the company of His saints. Oh, to behold Him with his perfumed garments on! The very smell of Him from afar ravishes our spirit, what must it be to be on the other side of the pearl gate, within the palace of ivory, amid those halls of Zion, "conjubilant with song, "where is the throne of David, and the abiding presence of the Prince! To think of His gladness, to know that He is full of joy, gives gladness at this moment to our souls. We poor exiles can sing in our banishment since our King, our Well beloved, has come to His throne. The church stands in derivative majesty beside the King. As Jesus' garments are perfumed, our lives are to be perfumed. Our perfume is to be the perfume of Jesus, the Christ. If we are fragrant with Christ we will smell of death to those who are perishing and smell of life to the saints. Our abode is imperial in splendor and we are glad in the presence of the Father and the company of the Saints. Does your heart boil over with enthusiasm concerning the matters of our King? Pastor Russell with CH Spurgeon

6 The Congregational Church 220 Middlesex Ave Wilmington, MA Moved? Please update your address with the Church Office. Thank you. M u s t a r d S e e d N e w s l e t t e r Pastor: Russell Kent Secretary: Heidi Kumm Music Director: Lydia Okumura Sexton: Don Armstrong October Newsletter Deadline September 23, 2015 Office Hours Mon-Thurs - 9:00-3:00 pm Phone: office@wilcong.org The Mustard Seed - A publication of The Congregational Church in Wilmington, 220 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington, MA Editor: Heidi Kumm. The Mustard Seed is published monthly, excluding the month of August, to keep members and friends informed of programs of the church and to report news about the congregation. Deadline for copy: Third Wednesday of the month

October Meditation on the Kingdom of God

October Meditation on the Kingdom of God The Mustard Seed Meditation on the Kingdom of God October 2012 Jesus' proclamation, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." (Mark 1: 15), assumes

More information

Meditation on Giving Thanksgiving

Meditation on Giving Thanksgiving The Mustard Seed November 2012 Meditation on Giving Thanksgiving According to Romans 1: 21 man does not glorify God as God nor give God thanks. Therefore giving thanks is a particular evidence that a person

More information

The King is Coming-A Wedding Song April 14, 2019 Pastor Barry Buzza

The King is Coming-A Wedding Song April 14, 2019 Pastor Barry Buzza The King is Coming-A Wedding Song April 14, 2019 Pastor Barry Buzza Big Idea: Palm Sunday was a happy time because Jerusalem witness the entry of their king. We too must lift our heads and give entry to

More information

PSALM 45 Reading Guide. November 10-16, 2013

PSALM 45 Reading Guide. November 10-16, 2013 PSALM 45 Reading Guide November 10-16, 2013 PSALM 45 2 PSALM 45 1 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. 2 You are the most

More information

5 Sections. Book 1 (Psalms 1 41) Book 2 (Psalms 42 72) Book 3 (Psalms 73 89) Book 4 (Psalms ) Book 5 (Psalms )

5 Sections. Book 1 (Psalms 1 41) Book 2 (Psalms 42 72) Book 3 (Psalms 73 89) Book 4 (Psalms ) Book 5 (Psalms ) Psalms 5 Sections Book 1 (Psalms 1 41) Book 2 (Psalms 42 72) Book 3 (Psalms 73 89) Book 4 (Psalms 90 106) Book 5 (Psalms 107 150) Known Authors David (73) (75 if including the two Psalms attributed by

More information

The Mustard Seed. Pastor Russell. Great Joy! P a s t o r s C o r n e r

The Mustard Seed. Pastor Russell. Great Joy! P a s t o r s C o r n e r The Mustard Seed December 2014 P a s t o r s C o r n e r How would you define great joy? What would cause you to say I have great joy? What event would bring great joy to Wilmington and / or the street

More information

"Praise to the King at His Wedding"

Praise to the King at His Wedding Psalm 45 1 "Praise to the King at His Wedding" (For the choir director; according to the Shoshannim. 2 A Maskil 3 of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love.) Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE,

More information

12 Scriptures about Jesus to Meditate on This Christmas

12 Scriptures about Jesus to Meditate on This Christmas 12 Scriptures about Jesus to Meditate on This Christmas *After reading each passage, I d invite you to underline any words that describe Jesus, as your heart is lifted in praise to the Lamb. Day 1 The

More information

CHRIST In The Psalms. William L. Pettingill. Fundamental Truth Publishers. Findlay Ohio $1.00

CHRIST In The Psalms. William L. Pettingill. Fundamental Truth Publishers. Findlay Ohio $1.00 CHRIST In The Psalms by William L. Pettingill 1937 Fundamental Truth Publishers Findlay Ohio $1.00 All things must be fulfilled, which were written... in the Psalms concerning me" (Luke 24:44) ~ Out of

More information

Why Should We Love. Each Other? Mark McGee

Why Should We Love. Each Other? Mark McGee Why Should We Love Each Other? 1 Why Should We Love Each Other? By Mark McGee The concept of loving God and others is all over the Bible hundreds of Bible verses speak to its importance. It s easy to see

More information

Do You Want to be Blessed?

Do You Want to be Blessed? The Mustard Seed May 2014 P a s t o r s C o r n e r Do You Want to be Blessed? According to the Scriptures, blessing is the result of obedience. Disobedience brings about discipline and / or cursing. Jesus,

More information

In these verses Paul continues to talk about our sharing the mysteries of Christ to those outside of the family.

In these verses Paul continues to talk about our sharing the mysteries of Christ to those outside of the family. OUR CHRISTIAN VIGLIANCE PART 3 OUR WALK AND OUR WORDS Colossians 4:4-6 Colossians 4:4-6 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the

More information

Judah s Scepter. Genesis 49:8-12

Judah s Scepter. Genesis 49:8-12 Genesis 49:8-12 Genesis 49:8-12 Judah, you are he whom your brothers shall praise; Your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; Your father's children shall bow down before you. 9 Judah is a lion's

More information

THEMES IN REVELATION: KINGDOM OF GOD

THEMES IN REVELATION: KINGDOM OF GOD THEMES IN REVELATION: KINGDOM OF GOD A Scriptorium Study from The Fellowship of Ailbe T. M. MOORE The Fellowship of Ailbe Copyright 2016 T. M. Moore The Fellowship of Ailbe www.ailbe.org Except as indicated,

More information

The Psalms of Christ - The Messiah Lesson 8

The Psalms of Christ - The Messiah Lesson 8 The Psalms of Christ - The Messiah Lesson 8 This lesson, we are continuing our study of those Messianic Psalms which are about Jesus Christ, the Messiah by a third party. These are Psalms that are clearly

More information

November 11 Anniversary of the Death of Catherine McAuley. Morning Prayer

November 11 Anniversary of the Death of Catherine McAuley. Morning Prayer November 11 Anniversary of the Death of Catherine McAuley Morning Prayer Introduction: In the course of her life, Catherine grew from fearing death to welcoming this movement of the human spirit to that

More information

Supernatural 4. Supernatural - 4.doc Page 1 of 8

Supernatural 4. Supernatural - 4.doc Page 1 of 8 Supernatural 4 Mark 16:17-18 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything

More information

Who Are You & What Ought You to be Doing?

Who Are You & What Ought You to be Doing? The Mustard Seed March 2014 P a s t o r s C o r n e r Who Are You & What Ought You to be Doing? The decade of the 1960's was a decade of upheaval and turmoil. The social unrest was reflected in various

More information

M&M May 2015 Romans 12:1-21

M&M May 2015 Romans 12:1-21 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Dedicated Service 12 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual

More information

2012 Gene Druktenis All Rights Reserved NEW LIFE FAMILY FELLOWSHIP SANTA FE, NM

2012 Gene Druktenis All Rights Reserved NEW LIFE FAMILY FELLOWSHIP SANTA FE, NM 2012 Gene Druktenis All Rights Reserved NEW LIFE FAMILY FELLOWSHIP SANTA FE, NM "And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus. The Lord Saves The Salvation of God God who saves,

More information

Prayer Activity Prayer Focus Scripture for meditation. Recognize God s nature. Silent soul surrender. Temple Cleansing Time. Word Enriched Prayer

Prayer Activity Prayer Focus Scripture for meditation. Recognize God s nature. Silent soul surrender. Temple Cleansing Time. Word Enriched Prayer Sunday, May 13, 2012 Prayer Activity Prayer Focus Scripture for meditation Psalm 63:3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will

More information

LESSON III LIVING AS SONS OF GOD IN THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH

LESSON III LIVING AS SONS OF GOD IN THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH LESSON III LIVING AS SONS OF GOD IN THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH I. WE DO NOT IMPOSE MAN'S REGULATIONS A. The Word of God is your guide. 1. (Ps. 119:105) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

More information

Odes of Solomon Continued

Odes of Solomon Continued Odes of Solomon Continued Solomon - Peaceable and Full of Love The grass withers and the tree dies; but they that trust in the LORD GOD Endure Forever. There is no landscape where their beauty isn't seen;

More information

THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD RAISING UP A STANDARD AGAINST THE ENEMY Introduction. Friday, September 30, 2016 Asuncion, Paraguay

THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD RAISING UP A STANDARD AGAINST THE ENEMY Introduction. Friday, September 30, 2016 Asuncion, Paraguay THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD RAISING UP A STANDARD AGAINST THE ENEMY Introduction Friday, September 30, 2016 Asuncion, Paraguay NOTE TO READER It is our intention to do an exact and faithful transcription of

More information

Love & Loved. Matt-5: K/V- 24. K/V- 44.

Love & Loved. Matt-5: K/V- 24. K/V- 44. Love & Loved Matt-5: 43-48 Matt-6: 5-18 Matt-6: 24-25 Matt-19: 18-19 Matt-22: 36-40 Matt-23: 1-10 Matt-24: 10-13 Luke-6: 32-35 Luke-7: 36-50 Luke-11: 39-44 John-5: 37-42 John-8: 42-47 John-11: John-13:

More information

Supernatural 5. Supernatural - 5.doc Page 1 of 9

Supernatural 5. Supernatural - 5.doc Page 1 of 9 Supernatural 5 Mark 16:17-18 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything

More information

B o r n A g a i n BIBLE VERSES. New American Standard Version

B o r n A g a i n BIBLE VERSES. New American Standard Version B o r n A g a i n BIBLE VERSES New American Standard Version The first part of this booklet is an excerpt from Born Again: The Study Guide. Both Born Again: Our New Life in Christ, by Titus Chu, and The

More information

Scripture It is Written, My Heavenly Father says.

Scripture It is Written, My Heavenly Father says. Matt. 5:13 Matt. 5:14 Mark 11:23 24 Luke 11:9 10 John 3:36 John 5:24 John 7:38 John 8:31 32 John 14:14 John 14:20 John 14:27 John 15:9 John 16:27 John 17:9 John 17:13 John 17:15 John 17:17 John 17:18 John

More information

Psalms Christ the Shepherd

Psalms Christ the Shepherd Psalms 22-24 Christ the Shepherd Introduction These three Psalms present different aspects of Christ as the Shepherd, each emphasizing a different aspect of His Person and work. In Psalm 22 we are presented

More information

2. Pilate had the reputation of being beside himself (mad) much of the time. ARE YOU THE KING OF THE JEWS?

2. Pilate had the reputation of being beside himself (mad) much of the time. ARE YOU THE KING OF THE JEWS? ARE YOU THE KING OF THE JEWS? A. Setting: Jesus had been submitted to a mock trail put on by the Jews, & after being falsely accused of blasphemy He was taken to Pilate, the Jews hoping that He would rubber

More information

Psalm 45. To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of love.

Psalm 45. To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of love. Psalm 45 To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of love. Psalm 45: This royal psalm was written on the occasion of a royal wedding, though the identity of the king

More information

wilderness. It was Solomon s couch, the Palanquin that He has most lovingly made. I told you that it represented the Covenant of Grace which the

wilderness. It was Solomon s couch, the Palanquin that He has most lovingly made. I told you that it represented the Covenant of Grace which the Song of Solomon 3: 11 The Day of His Wedding, Sermon # 34 in the series I am my Beloved s, Delivered by Pastor Paul Rendall on May 29 th, 2011, in the Afternoon Worship Service. I thought that it would

More information

Apostle Roman General reforming the culture the ways, rules and customs of Rome

Apostle Roman General reforming the culture the ways, rules and customs of Rome Supernatural 3 Mark 16:17-18 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything

More information

CHRISTFest. Celebrating the Supremacy Of God s Glorious Son For ALL That He Is With ALL That We Are. Program Script

CHRISTFest. Celebrating the Supremacy Of God s Glorious Son For ALL That He Is With ALL That We Are. Program Script Celebrating the Supremacy Of God s Glorious Son For ALL That He Is With ALL That We Are Program Script Awake! Behold the Supremacy of God s Glorious Son Adore! Celebrate the Supremacy of God s Glorious

More information

Catechism-to-Psalter Index

Catechism-to-Psalter Index URC Psalmody s Heidelberg Catechism Series Catechism-to-Psalter Index by Michael R. Kearney June 25 th, 2014 For many years, old Dutch psalters included a special index in the back correlating each Lord

More information

ORDER OF WORSHIP August 30, th Sunday after Pentecost 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / Proper 17

ORDER OF WORSHIP August 30, th Sunday after Pentecost 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / Proper 17 ORDER OF WORSHIP August 30, 2015 14 th Sunday after Pentecost 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / Proper 17 *Congregation Stands (If you prefer, It is acceptable to remain seated.) Welcome to Knox Presbyterian

More information

These verses are being hidden in the heart of

These verses are being hidden in the heart of 2017 2018 These verses are being hidden in the heart of Child s first AND last name COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH, VALLEJO CA 2017 2018 These verses are being hidden in the heart of Child s first AND last name

More information

Penetration of The Transcendent (6) Celebration in Heaven : Marriage of the Lamb (19:1-10) Scene 6 : Final Victory of Good over Evil (19:11-20:15)

Penetration of The Transcendent (6) Celebration in Heaven : Marriage of the Lamb (19:1-10) Scene 6 : Final Victory of Good over Evil (19:11-20:15) Penetration of The Transcendent (6) Celebration in Heaven : Marriage of the Lamb (19:1-10) Scene 6 : Final Victory of Good over Evil (19:11-20:15) Penetration of The Transcendent (6) After this I heard

More information

A reading from Genesis chapter 3 verses 1 through 19. Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made.

A reading from Genesis chapter 3 verses 1 through 19. Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. A reading from Genesis chapter 3 verses 1 through 19. Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, Did God actually say, You shall

More information

BIBLICAL SOTERIOLOGY: An Overview and Defense of the Reformed Doctrines of Salvation. by Ra McLaughlin. Limited Atonement, part 9

BIBLICAL SOTERIOLOGY: An Overview and Defense of the Reformed Doctrines of Salvation. by Ra McLaughlin. Limited Atonement, part 9 BIBLICAL SOTERIOLOGY: An Overview and Defense of the Reformed Doctrines of Salvation by Ra McLaughlin Limited Atonement, part 9 ARGUMENTS SUPPORTING THE DOCTRINE OF LIMITED ATONEMENT IV. MEANS BY WHICH

More information

Building our lives on the Word of God (Being both a hearer and doer of the Word)

Building our lives on the Word of God (Being both a hearer and doer of the Word) Building our lives on the Word of God (Being both a hearer and doer of the Word) Jesus Himself said, Therefore, whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built

More information

Setting for Matthew 21: Jesus 3 years into ministry - Roman Occupation - Conflict with Religious Leaders - Headed to Jerusalem for Passover -

Setting for Matthew 21: Jesus 3 years into ministry - Roman Occupation - Conflict with Religious Leaders - Headed to Jerusalem for Passover - Setting for Matthew 21:1-17 - Jesus 3 years into ministry - Roman Occupation - Conflict with Religious Leaders - Headed to Jerusalem for Passover - Lazarus John 11 - John 11:57 Now the chief priests and

More information

Zechariah 5-8, Revelation 19(New King James Version)

Zechariah 5-8, Revelation 19(New King James Version) Zechariah 5-8, Revelation 19(New King James Version) Zechariah 5 Vision of the Flying Scroll 1 Then I turned and raised my eyes, and saw there a flying scroll. 2 And he said to me, What do you see? So

More information

Christmas Gifts Yet to Come. Luke 1:31-33; Isaiah 9:6-7

Christmas Gifts Yet to Come. Luke 1:31-33; Isaiah 9:6-7 Christmas Gifts Yet to Come Luke 1:31-33; Isaiah 9:6-7 I. Christ Hasn t Yet Occupied the Throne of David (v.32) A. Christ is called the Son of God, as promised by Gabriel. B. 1 John 5:12-13, He who has

More information

Be Imitators of God. By Pastor Nick Bibile

Be Imitators of God. By Pastor Nick Bibile Be Imitators of God By Pastor Nick Bibile Ephesians 5:1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice

More information

A Name written that no one knew except Himself. By Chris Pretorius

A Name written that no one knew except Himself. By Chris Pretorius A Name written that no one knew except Himself By Chris Pretorius Almighty Warrior: Psalm 45:3-5 NIV 3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendour and majesty.4 In your

More information

Revelation Chapter 1

Revelation Chapter 1 Revelation Chapter 1 Revelation 1 The Revealing Revelation 1:1-2 (Amplified Greek) (1) The Revelation by visions, which consisted of future things relating to the consummation of the divine Kingdom and

More information

Jesus: Superior To The Angels Hebrews 1:4-14

Jesus: Superior To The Angels Hebrews 1:4-14 Introduction The Bible teaches that powerful, intelligent, spirit beings exist. They appear to have the ability to interact with our dimension but live in an entirely different dimension. These beings

More information

CELEBRATING GOD S HOLY PEOPLE

CELEBRATING GOD S HOLY PEOPLE CELEBRATING GOD S HOLY PEOPLE If we have died with Him we shall also live with Him; if we persevere we shall also reign with Him. But if we deny Him He will deny us. If we are unfaithful He remains faithful,

More information

And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30)

And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30) And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30) Because of Jesus, we are: His friend I have called you

More information

Psalm 45 John Karmelich

Psalm 45 John Karmelich Psalm 45 John Karmelich 1. My title for this lesson is, "Understanding Jesus as our future husband and our conqueror." That strange combination should keep us focused for a few pages. So my opening question

More information

Christ and the Second Coming The Revelation of the Promised Messiah of Israel

Christ and the Second Coming The Revelation of the Promised Messiah of Israel THE LIFE and TIMES of JESUS CHRIST MEDIA REFERENCE NUMBER SM-356 DECEMBER 26, 1999 THE TITLE OF THE MESSAGE: Christ and the Second Coming The Revelation of the Promised Messiah of Israel THE THEME OF THIS

More information

The great year of Whatever your faith in your heart can believe, you can have it in Whatever!

The great year of Whatever your faith in your heart can believe, you can have it in Whatever! It s All in the Seed Bringing in 2016: The Great Year of the Plan of God Rev. Kenneth Copeland December 31, 2015 Word of the Lord: I Was the One Word of the Lord: 2016 the Great Year! The great year of

More information

THE ROYAL WEDDING Text: Psalm 45

THE ROYAL WEDDING Text: Psalm 45 THE ROYAL WEDDING Text: Psalm 45 INTRO: In Psalm 45, the psalmist contemplates the Messiah & His bride. I. THE PSALMIST S INTRODUCTION, vs. 1. He tells us that the next few statements are directed toward

More information

WHAT GOD LOVES. (from a transcript of a sermon preached on 4/1/01 at Sovereign Redeemer Assembly)

WHAT GOD LOVES. (from a transcript of a sermon preached on 4/1/01 at Sovereign Redeemer Assembly) WHAT GOD LOVES (from a transcript of a sermon preached on 4/1/01 at Sovereign Redeemer Assembly) For the past five sermons, I've preached on What God Hates. What I'd like to do today is to just dwell on

More information

David W Fletcher, Spring 1979 All Rights Reserved / Unauthorized Electronic Publishing Prohibited /

David W Fletcher, Spring 1979 All Rights Reserved / Unauthorized Electronic Publishing Prohibited / THE DEITY OF CHRIST IN THE PSALMS Speaking of Jesus Christ, the writer of the book of Hebrews depicts him as saying, Behold I have come (in the roll of the book it is written of Me) to do Thy will, O God

More information

PSALM XLV. By Rev. Professor THOS. HILL RICH,

PSALM XLV. By Rev. Professor THOS. HILL RICH, 1890] Psalm XL V. 349 PSALM XLV. By Rev. Professor THOS. HILL RICH, Cobb Divinity School, Lewiston, Me. I. AN INTERPRETATION OF THE PSALM. There are those who see in this psalm, only the epithalamium of

More information

Psalm 110. The Lord gives dominion to the King A Psalm of David.

Psalm 110. The Lord gives dominion to the King A Psalm of David. Psalm 110 The Lord gives dominion to the King A Psalm of David. Psalm 110: This royal psalm is also messianic. It is the only messianic psalm with no contemporary reference to David or another. Though

More information

2 Peter 3:18. knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. Introduction. but grow in the grace and

2 Peter 3:18. knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. Introduction. but grow in the grace and Introduction 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. 1 Introduction Knowing & Experiencing the Lord Jesus:

More information

~ Jaco Kruger ~ ~

~ Jaco Kruger ~  ~ I am justified by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus; there is no condemnation and I am free from the law of sin and death. I am sanctified, called out of the world and given wisdom

More information

The First Antiphon I will give thanks to You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will make all Your wonders known.

The First Antiphon I will give thanks to You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will make all Your wonders known. DECEMBER 25: The Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ The Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (celebrated on December 25, 2018) The First Antiphon I will give thanks to You, O Lord, with my

More information

ENCOURAGING ONE ANOTHER Compiled by Lewis Armstrong

ENCOURAGING ONE ANOTHER Compiled by Lewis Armstrong ENCOURAGING ONE ANOTHER Compiled by Lewis Armstrong Psalm 66:3 Say to God, How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit themselves to You. Why are God's Works

More information

THE END TIME AFTER THE RAPTURE THE SECOND COMING ARMAGEDDON

THE END TIME AFTER THE RAPTURE THE SECOND COMING ARMAGEDDON THE END TIME AFTER THE RAPTURE THE SECOND COMING ARMAGEDDON Timeline Tribulation Man s Wrath God s Wrath Armageddon Millennial Reign Now Eternity Rapture Marriage Supper Judgment Seat of Christ White Throne

More information

Lesson 113 Obedience is Key

Lesson 113 Obedience is Key Lesson 113 Obedience is Key 11/28/12 BT Obedience is key. Without obedience you have chaos. The creation has order and man has a place. A place under God not equal, not above. The enemy has led man astray.

More information

SONG OF SONGS 3:6-11, REVELATION OF JESUS SAFE LEADERSHIP

SONG OF SONGS 3:6-11, REVELATION OF JESUS SAFE LEADERSHIP SONG OF SONGS 3:6-11, REVELATION OF JESUS SAFE LEADERSHIP NEW SONG FELLOWSHIP, JANUARY 20, 2013 JASON KELLY I. REVIEW OF SONG 2:8-3:5 A. The maiden received a new revelation of Jesus as the King or Lord

More information

BLENDED AND BLESSED PRAYER GUIDE

BLENDED AND BLESSED PRAYER GUIDE BLENDED AND BLESSED PRAYER GUIDE There are many different types of blended families with many unique issues that they face. Only God knows every situation and need, and only He has the solutions. This

More information

Grow as Stewards through Faith, Love and Hope! Bible Study

Grow as Stewards through Faith, Love and Hope! Bible Study Grow as Stewards through Faith, Love and Hope! Bible Study Prayer: Gracious Lord, you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. You are our anchor. Our hope is built on Jesus blood and righteousness;

More information

The Lord empowers me to prosper! The Lord will show me good joy, peace, and safety! The Lord will protect me!

The Lord empowers me to prosper! The Lord will show me good joy, peace, and safety! The Lord will protect me! The Lord empowers me to prosper! Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of

More information

The Nativity of Our Lord

The Nativity of Our Lord The Nativity of Our Lord December 25 th, 2018 9:30 am Trinity Lutheran Church Rantoul, WI + Confession and Absolution + Stand Processional Hymn #379 O Come All Ye Faithful P In the name of the Father and

More information

Memory Book IT S STILL ALL ABOUT JESUS. Zion Lutheran School 2017/18 5th & 6th Grade

Memory Book IT S STILL ALL ABOUT JESUS. Zion Lutheran School 2017/18 5th & 6th Grade Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ESV Zion Lutheran School 2017/18 5th & 6th Grade Memory Book IT S STILL ALL ABOUT JESUS Lesson 64: If you confess with your mouth

More information

Celebration of the Eucharist on The Feast of The Epiphany of Our Lord with The Blessing of Chalk

Celebration of the Eucharist on The Feast of The Epiphany of Our Lord with The Blessing of Chalk St Stephen with St John Westminster www.sswsj.org Celebration of the Eucharist on The Feast of The Epiphany of Our Lord with The Blessing of Chalk Sunday 6 th January The Gathering Welcome and Prayer of

More information

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Feast

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Feast PROPER OF TIME The Sunday within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord [Christmas], or, if there is no Sunday, December 30. THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Feast HOLY FAMILY 1589 Entrance Antiphon

More information

Setting Hearts Free: Integrating the Four Streams

Setting Hearts Free: Integrating the Four Streams Hearts Fully Alive.10 Setting Hearts Free: Integrating the Four Streams The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind

More information

PERFECT ENDING WHY YOUR ETERNAL FUTURE MATTERS TODAY. by Dr. Robert Jeffress

PERFECT ENDING WHY YOUR ETERNAL FUTURE MATTERS TODAY. by Dr. Robert Jeffress PERFECT ENDING WHY YOUR ETERNAL FUTURE MATTERS TODAY by Dr. Robert Jeffress HISTORY S MOST IMPORTANT EVENT Revelation 19:11-25 November 3, 2013 10:50am Introduction: Everything we have discussed so far

More information

Hebrews Hebrews 13:15-16 Words of Wisdom - Part 4 May 16, 2010

Hebrews Hebrews 13:15-16 Words of Wisdom - Part 4 May 16, 2010 Hebrews Hebrews 13:15-16 Words of Wisdom - Part 4 May 16, 2010 I. Words of Wisdom A. Hebrews 13:15-16... Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of

More information

WHAT THE SEER SAW Text: Luke 2:25-35

WHAT THE SEER SAW Text: Luke 2:25-35 WHAT THE SEER SAW Text: Luke 2:25-35 INTRO: Previous to the time we are reading about, the last inspired prophet among the Israelite people had been Malachi. The, for 400 years God had been silent. Now,

More information

EZRA & NEHEMIAH BUILDING GOD S HOUSE. Lesson #3 Setting the Stage, Part 2: Return from Exile

EZRA & NEHEMIAH BUILDING GOD S HOUSE. Lesson #3 Setting the Stage, Part 2: Return from Exile EZRA & NEHEMIAH BUILDING GOD S HOUSE Lesson #3 Setting the Stage, Part 2: Return from Exile The Babylonian Captivity Review God s Law in Leviticus 26 If you do not obey Me and do not carry out all these

More information

Calls to Worship. Deuteronomy 32:3 I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!

Calls to Worship. Deuteronomy 32:3 I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! Deuteronomy 32:3 I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! 1 Chronicles 16: 28-29 Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

More information

Faith Works To Be Saved

Faith Works To Be Saved Faith Works To Be Saved As we begin to look at James letter related to our faith and works, there must be a clear understanding of what allows mankind to reap the benefits of salvation it is only by the

More information

Psalm 149. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people

Psalm 149. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people Psalm 149 The Lord taketh pleasure in his people Psalm 149: The unique aspect of praise highlighted in this psalm is that praise is related to the kingdom of the Lord. Though the psalm begins with the

More information

Sunday, December 2, 2018: First Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 2, 2018: First Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 2, 2018: First Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 A READING FROM JEREMIAH 14 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise

More information

IS THE MESSIAH GOD? A LOOK AT THE OLD TESTAMENT. by Todd Bolen

IS THE MESSIAH GOD? A LOOK AT THE OLD TESTAMENT. by Todd Bolen IS THE MESSIAH GOD? A LOOK AT THE OLD TESTAMENT by Todd Bolen Many Jews and cultists charge that the deity of the Messiah was invented after the first century AD by theologians who misread the Bible. In

More information

Affirming the Essentials of Our Faith

Affirming the Essentials of Our Faith His Only Son, Our Lord Fully God The early Christians (3 rd -4 th cen. AD) spent much time debating who Jesus Christ was. Some sincere, genuine people, in an attempt to understand who Jesus was, began

More information

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans D1 Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39 A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans Brothers and sisters: If God is for us, who can be against us? He did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all,

More information

3D Blessing Worksheet

3D Blessing Worksheet 3D Blessing Worksheet 1. Blessing GOD - Giving thanks to God for person 2. Blessing DESIGN - Include Scripture in blessing WHO they are 3. Blessing DESTINY- Include Scripture in blessing WHERE they have

More information

THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION

THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION Bereans Adult Bible Fellowship Placerita Baptist Church www.drbarrick.org RSS feed Revelation 19:1 16 1 After these things I heard something like a loud

More information

THE CHRISTIAN ATTITUDE TOWARD WORLDLINESS By: Bill Richardson Edited by: Bill Kelly

THE CHRISTIAN ATTITUDE TOWARD WORLDLINESS By: Bill Richardson Edited by: Bill Kelly THE CHRISTIAN ATTITUDE TOWARD WORLDLINESS By: Bill Richardson Edited by: Bill Kelly A good start in the study of attitude may be to define and, or, explain the word, which, at first thought, could turn

More information

THE YEAR IN OUR LORD,

THE YEAR IN OUR LORD, Sermon Outline THE YEAR IN OUR LORD, 2012-2013 The Advent and Christmas Messages: Nov 25: Christ Jesus for the Poor (Isa 61:1) Dec 9: Christ Jesus for the Sad (Isa61:1) Dec 16: Christ Jesus for the Captives

More information

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 September Psalm 8 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your

More information

City PR R E S e B Y f T o E R r I A m N C He U d R C H Sunday Morning Service July 17, 2016

City PR R E S e B Y f T o E R r I A m N C He U d R C H Sunday Morning Service July 17, 2016 City Reformed P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H Sunday Morning Service July 17, 2016 Welcome to City Reformed Presbyterian Church We are glad to have you join us for worship today. We expect that many

More information

Jesus, Mighty God Isaiah 9:6-7 Sermon Pastor Joe Davis Union Baptist Church December 9, 2018 INTRODUCTION

Jesus, Mighty God Isaiah 9:6-7 Sermon Pastor Joe Davis Union Baptist Church December 9, 2018 INTRODUCTION Jesus, Mighty God Isaiah 9:6-7 Sermon Pastor Joe Davis Union Baptist Church December 9, 2018 INTRODUCTION Roughly 2,700 years ago, during a time of great rebellion against God and a time of great anxiety

More information

Scripture Readings. For. The Burial Office. and A Celebration of Life. As suggested in the Book of Common Prayer

Scripture Readings. For. The Burial Office. and A Celebration of Life. As suggested in the Book of Common Prayer Scripture Readings For The Burial Office and A Celebration of Life As suggested in the Book of Common Prayer One or more of the following passages from Holy Scripture is read. If there is to be a Communion,

More information

THE WORD OF GOD AND GIFTS OF REDEMPTION. God s Word

THE WORD OF GOD AND GIFTS OF REDEMPTION. God s Word Bible Memory August/September God s Word Matt. 4:4 John 6:63 I Pet. 1:22 I Pet. 1:23 I Pet. 1:24 I Pet. 1:25 I Pet. 2:1 I Pet. 2:2 I Pet. 2:3 Jer. 15:16 John 8:31 John 8:32 But He answered and said, It

More information

+ Overnight Success. Commanding Your Morning. Thanksgiving Giving Thanks & Praise. Instructions on Worship

+ Overnight Success. Commanding Your Morning. Thanksgiving Giving Thanks & Praise. Instructions on Worship + Overnight Success OVERNIGHT SUCCESS A NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY Instructions on Worship Commanding Your Morning Thanksgiving Giving Thanks & Praise 1 Timothy 2:1-6 1 I urge, then, first

More information

What is Union with Christ

What is Union with Christ What is Union with Christ a sermon in the series Saved by His Life: Union with Christ A sermon delivered Sunday Morning, November 24, 2013 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Paducah, Ky. by S. Michael Durham

More information

Romans 5 By: Charles Stanley From: On the Epistle to the Romans

Romans 5 By: Charles Stanley From: On the Epistle to the Romans Romans 5 By: Charles Stanley From: On the Epistle to the Romans Connecting, then, this verse indeed the first eleven verses with the last verse in chapter 4, we have three things made sure to us. Being

More information

New! Learn the Psalms Format 2006

New! Learn the Psalms Format 2006 New! Learn the Psalms Format 2006 This year we will follow the same basic calendar of hymns as we have in previous years. But this year we will not aim to sing and read the entire Psalter. Instead we will

More information

Stirring Up The Anointing (Part 2 of 2) Rev, Gerie Martin

Stirring Up The Anointing (Part 2 of 2) Rev, Gerie Martin 1 Stirring Up The Anointing (Part 2 of 2) Rev, Gerie Martin It is obviously very important to God, because in Numbers 28:1-2, He commanded the sons of Israel, saying to them, you shall be careful to present

More information

NEPHI S VISION. 1 Nephi 11-14

NEPHI S VISION. 1 Nephi 11-14 NEPHI S VISION 1 Nephi 11-14 Nephi: black The Spirit of the Lord: green Angel: blue The Lord: red 11:1 For it came to pass after I had desired to know the things that my father had seen, and believing

More information

ORDINATION SERVICE Robert J. Coulter Senior Bishop

ORDINATION SERVICE Robert J. Coulter Senior Bishop ORDINATION SERVICE Robert J. Coulter Senior Bishop This book may not be sold, rep[roduced or ditributed without permission. Copyright 2007 The Missionary Church International All Rights Reserved THE SERVICE

More information