Monday, April 20, 2015

Chorus for National day of Prayer

 
You Tube Video: https//www.youtube.com?v=c94kMA51gKo
            Verse 1
May our homes be filled with dancing
May our streets be filled with joy
May injustice bow to Jesus
As the people turn to pray
            Chorus          
From the mountains to the valleys
Hear our praises rise to you
From the heaven to the nations
Hear our singing fill the air
            Verse 2
May your light shine in the darkness
As we walk before the cross
May your glory fill the whole earth
As the water o'er the sea
 
            Bridge
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
 

Friday, February 6, 2015

GOD HAS A PURPOSE

 

            Text: Acts 3:1-5 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.

And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;

Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.

And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, look on us.

And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.


            Acts 3:6-9 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

And all the people saw him walking and praising God:


            Acts 3:9-11  And all the people saw him walking and praising God:

10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.

             


11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

           

            Acts 3:12-16 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this, or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?

            13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.

14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you.

15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.

16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.


            Acts 3:17-26 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

 18 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.


19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.

20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you.

23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.

24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.


25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.


26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.





Announcements

March 7, 10:00 a.m. Work day.

Wednesday, Red letter study.

Wednesday February 18, annual business meeting.

Monday, June22 Rodeo

Nevada day parade

 Bible study available (Foundations of Faith).

Remember the brown box, building fund, bicycle, and sewing machine jar.

Cans and food donation.  

I.M.A. Conference April?

A.B.C. Conference Wednesday Sept.7-Sept.12?

 



           

Saturday, January 31, 2015

COME AS CHILDREN

 


            Text: Mark 10:13-16 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.


           

            These children had no need of physical healing nor were they capable of understanding his teaching as adults do.

            Those that brought these children seem to be concerned about their own souls.


Attributes of Children

            Children are; Humble;

             Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

            Job 22:29 When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.

            Psalm 9:12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.



            Isaiah 5:15 And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled. Is there to much pride in America today?


            Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.


            Children are, Simple'

             Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.


            Children are, Trustful

             Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.


                                     

              Children are, Inquisitive (must learn and believe).

              Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.



                                      Minds open, Ready to receive (from the Holy Ghost).

               Luke 11:9-11 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

              11 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.


                                      The child Samuel said;

             1 Samuel 3:10 And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. Do you want to hear from the Lord?

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Children depend on their parents for wisdom.

               James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.


                                       Children go where their parents send them.

               Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.


Children take what is provided for them.

               Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.


            When we receive Jesus we receive the Things of God. Jesus took the children in his arms in token of his affection and concern for them. He put his hands on them and blessed them as they desired. Jesus did more than the parents asked. They just asked for Jesus to touch them.

            Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.


             Jesus received the children and gave them their hearts desire.

                                      

             Announcements

February 1, Super Bowl party at my house. 3:00?  No alcohol please.

February 7, 10:00 a.m. Work day.

Wednesday, Red letter study.

Wednesday February 18, annual business meeting.

Monday, June22 Rodeo

Nevada day parade

 Bible study available (Foundations of Faith).

Remember the brown box, building fund, bicycle, and sewing machine jar.

Cans and food donation.  

I.M.A. Conference April?

A.B.C. Conference Wednesday Sept.7-Sept.12 ?