PSALM 118:18 – The Lord has disciplined me severely, but he has not given me over to death.” THEME OF THE DAY: YES, IT HURTS. In the Parable of the Vine and Branches of John 15, our Lord tells us what happens in the lives of all His children; they are pruned – I am the true vine, and my Father is…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
This Lord’s Day evening, Pastor Jim will take us into Psalm 56 and a look at what David faced which is what every child of God shall as well – being afraid or the battle against fear.
ISAIAH 40:9–11 – Go on up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good news; lift it up, fear not; say to the cities of Judah, “Behold your God!” Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and…
This Lord’s Day evening, Pastor Jim will take us into Psalm 130 and the place God takes all His children to mature them in the faith – His school of waiting. There are lessons about ourselves and Him that are only learned when God calls us to wait on Him.
PSALM 13 – To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? Consider and answer me, O Lord my…
ISAIAH 43:25 – I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.” THEME OF THE DAY: NEVER ABOUT US. It is likely the most important Bible verse in the entire pages of scripture and may not be easily recognized as such. It is the opening one – In the beginning,…