January 30, 2023. Deep down inside knowing that you were at a point of no-return that no matter how often you might come back home for a visit, this was a time of stepping out on your own? Don't lose your connection! See Paul said with perseverance you must wait on the promise of the Lord and many time as we wait on God. %FUP> 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. on April 23, 2022, Blue Ash & Montgomery Presbyterian CHURCHES joined hundreds of booths at Blue Ashs Earth Day Celebration at SummIT PARK. In his Letter to the Romans, Paul writes, For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, endobj Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. 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. We become uncomfortable when what we read raises questions or throws us for a loop. 14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? Jakes calls on us to shed our toxic distractions and share our divine spark on a daily basis. I dont know much about horticulture, but from what I understand, pruning the branches makes the plant healthier and more productive. that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. stream The Reverend Monnie Caine will preside at Our Table and offer the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. "That is why we never give up. Ill make sure you have a child, old as you are! Those who believe in me will never thirst" (John 6:35 NLT). When someone has your back you can concentrate on the struggle in front of you without worrying about dangers you cannot see. People don't lose heart because life is hard. Wait a minute preacher what if I name him and claim him and somebody else walks down the aisle with him. Session will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments accordingly. 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? The big thing we were meant to do is coming! The Reverend Cherie Hambleton will preside at Our Table and offer the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper for Communion Sunday. 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. Start with prayer, then read a few verses of the Bible, then spend some time in the company of other Christians. We are called to embrace change. Somebody ought to shout, Pass, it did not come to stay. 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. Vs. 11Cant give birth to anything because life has cause you to believe that your womb has been shut up and the likelihood of pregnancy is 0-None. In the Old Testament lesson this morning, we heard Isaiahs song of the vineyard. The storm must pass. and proven character, hope: Its dead. One of them is our being connected to Jesus. (John 15:4). "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.". Friar Tuck was worried. things work together for the good of those who love the Lord, these things. There are some things in life that cannot be faked. TDJAKES.COM extends his inspirational mission by publishing insightful, informative and rewarding content in order to motivate readers to live a life marked by purpose, power, vision, growth, love and faith. For hope suggest it wont be this way all the time. Read 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1: 21-28. Lord Jesus, You are indeed the True Vine. We all have burdens and concerns that keep us awake at night: What will tomorrow bring? That is why after commending them in verses 2-3 he counsels them in verses 4-5. That is why there was a Protestant Reformation. The surest way to lose yourself is to focus on other people's voice instead of your own. Having trouble logging into your account? for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5). 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. Over the past few years one of the complaints about the Church, and that's . DAVID SEEMS TO HAVE LOST FAVOR WITH GOD AND HE SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO FIX IT. because Gods love has been poured out into our hearts 4309 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, United States, BLUE ASH MEMORIAL DAY - May 30, 2022 - Photo Gallery. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 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. So, where does God fit into all this? Do you have a way with numbers? it is the hand of Love Divine that holds the knife, lose your car, lose your house, lose your money and your honey, lose your health and your job. Don't give up when your reputation is damaged because you are trying to be faithful to Jesus. Some cell phones are expensive and some are very smartly priced and inexpensive. By Gboyega Omolaye. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. All I want to know is did, say it. Christ counsels them. Id never wish this on anyone. This is Satan's end game. Face masks are optional. North Little Rock, AR 72118, Office Hours: All things, the scripture says the painful, as well as the pleasant. Amen. <>>> Have you seen the Taco Bell ad with the window washer who doesn't want to lose his lunch? If you are in a job that drains you, its time to galvanize your forces and take the necessary steps to move on. 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. 16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto. Well, he didnt present his idea to the congregation. ". 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. In todays times, we have wonderful cell phones. 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. 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. In this text Paul is writing to the church at Rome, because the church . May my life produce fruit that will bring You glory and honour. By holding fast to the disciplines of prayer, study, fellowship and service, were assured of a strong connection to the Body of Christ and an everlasting place in the kingdom of God. 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. Draw from the strength of others. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. 4 0 obj And if God said it! 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 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). She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1993. )MOB7G;?M2{5X{EO&.qz\Bf/2 A03Sw-i0IIITwYkrxj2PmV@ZFL9Sie}sA@|dOHQOF*ExR %FznLeh861-.HA jFqnD@u?P>qI {aKM[j_Ke3sYw$Ku%8MjIxmW:R+. 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. blueashpresbychurch@gmail.com. The years of her illness and death were the most God-awful years of my life. Ruth 1, Ruth 1:6-17, Sermon Topics: Cycle B Gospel Text Sermons for Lent and Easter. 1. Amen. When he wore a younger mans clothes, the VOICE had called him on a journey with no fixed destination. You are the branches. He is the source of our life; apart from him, we wither and die. Relating to other Christians can also keep you from going off on a tangent and chasing after half-cocked notions and beliefs. Once were cut off from the wellspring of Gods Spirit, we begin to wither and die. Because what God has for you is for you. In his work "Identity: Discover Who You Are and Live A Life Of Purpose,"T.D. Sermon: Much Love, Hope Sent, based on Matthew 3:1-12. 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. Rubbing shoulders with those who share the faith can give you a boost when you get discouraged. knowing that suffering works perseverance; I have prayed for some dumb stuff in my life and Im glad God didnt give it to me, have I got a witness in here. Staying connected is the key. Staying connected is the key. And I like to believe that, beyond the pain of the moment, theres a bigger picture we cant always see, but we can trust and, so, believe that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28). I thought I knew something about grief and loss before Donnas death, but, until I experienced myself, I really didnt know the first thing at all. Im talking to somebody who is going through something right now. 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. PDVodb_. Lifes noise can be deafening; when is the last time you sat in complete silence and listened for the messages from your heart? I think this is what Paul meant when he said to the Romans, We also rejoice in our sufferings, The problem was, hed rationalized about it so long, hed convinced himself it was O.K. Visited his People - Hearing there cry and seen their affliction again answers there. And so, the word to the wise is: STAY CONNECTED. 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. Sermons 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! No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. <> Worship Service: 10:30 a. m., YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi25g9XF8Zf7quPMVKZie7Q, (513) 791-1153 and perseverance, proven character; And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. 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. Whether you leave home to go to college, get married, enter the work force or join a branch of the armed forces, stay connected to the Body of Christ. He counsels them to return to their first love; to keep Jesus first in their hearts. And so, I encourage you to read the Bible for inspiration and enjoyment. ( Matthew 5:11) Don't give up when waiting on God seems endless. endobj Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. You need to find the wheelhouse of what you were called to do. Just because it is taped to a tree doesnt mean it is really connected to the tree. 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. 1 0 obj It doesn't say that Abraham believed. Gather your wine/juice and bread if you would like to partake of Communion. He who remains in me, and I in him, People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them. Faith - produces hearing Hearing - Produces Order Order - Produces Obedience, Visited his People Hearing there cry and seen their affliction again answers there, His People shows the: 1) Care 2) Support 3) Provision of God. The question is, how? [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Hope says if you trust and. and hope doesnt disappoint us, When you are praying or reading your bible, get connected. By pruning the branches, the vinedresser helps the healthy branches grow stronger and bear fruit. Sermon John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! Where there is passion, connect it to your purpose. that feels the knife to prune it for a larger growth, a fuller life From his electric sermon, The Starving Prince, from The Potters House Sunday service, Jakes challenges us to believe in our purpose. 3 An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the Lord for ever: 4 Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee. 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. Our current circumstances should never limit us from reaching our true potential. Thank you for joining us for today's worship service with Danny Dodd! Attendance is merely fulfilling religious obligations. We have to be careful here. But the beckoning was always one of blessing: Ill give you land beyond measure! Stop conforming! By Dr. Philip W. McLarty This may be a stretch for some of you, but can you remember There are some things in life that cannot be faked. To put it differently, just having your name on the roll isnt enough. that cuts and breaks with tenderest touch, Jakes uses his gift for connecting with people to inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. <> Text: John 15:1-8 for May 3rd, 2015 by Pastor Bolwerk 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. What Jesus wants is a heart that is changed. And it seems like God is taking his own good time. There is perhaps no better feeling than knowing that someone "has your back." Bishop TD Jakes is one of most influential voices in America. He knew all about Robin Hood and his band of merry men who lived in Sherwood Forest, and he wasn't sure he approved. Vision This. Denomination: 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. You are the branches. endobj Only a connection to the Vine gives life. I didnt think he would. And so, graduates, we salute you. Try and eliminate all distractions. Godspeed, I thought to myself, Godspeed., A SUBSCRIBER SAYS: SermonWriter is well thought out and lends itself to ideas for sermons (as opposed to being lazy and using whats there).. I dont care how bad that home, care how bad those children are, how bad that marriage, its got to pass. <>>> Hope says things are going to get better. Copyright 2003, Philip W. McLarty. All this is to say, when Jesus said, I am the true vine, his listeners would have known exactly what he was talking about. We must turn our struggles into the vehicles that spur our transformation. Sermon: Gods Pep Talk, based on Matthew 2:13-23, Worship bulletin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqhvsChWQI7OEEJIT1TIJEit62KNSNxd/view?usp=share_link. %PDF-1.5 % Check out these helpful resources It opened my eyes and made me more sensitive and compassionate toward those whove had similar experiences. Childerns Sermons It is connection that builds and sustains relationships. Its easy for us to look like we are connected to Jesus. 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. [Elimelech] God is my king [Mahlon] Infirmity [Chilion] Finished. Well my brothers and my sisters I wanted to give us a working definition of hope so that we will be on the same page. SEPT 25 STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE: DON'T LOSE YOUR CONNECTION TO GOD, HE IS OUR POWER SOURCE . You are the branches. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Prayer doesnt have to be long and complex; it can be as simple as a brief morning chat with a friend. Pray to God. Resources to inspire you and your congregation! But if you hold on to your hope, how many know you can get it all back. Just ask the people whose homes were destroyed by tornadoes a couple of weeks ago up in the Midwest. Then set your goals higher than you think humanly possible. Look at someone and say look at me now. " 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. We are on a winning team we have a winning captain We Will Not Lose! says Gods got a plan and hes working it out for you. Matthew 4:4, Ruth 1:1, Ruth 1:1-5, Ruth 1:2, Ruth 1:3, Ruth 1:4, Ruth 1:5, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 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. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Many marriages are made with foriegners and has a possible pre-numpt with the devil.