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Message from 08/11/2020 by Dewald Du PlessisMAIN THEME PROVERBS 9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Reverent fear – it’s a dread of displeasing God UNHEALTHY FEAR - DEFINITIONS: FEAR (noun) – an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm. DREAD (verb) - anticipate with great apprehension (verb)• E.g. - Dreading to go to the office/Or the visit to the DR. THE SOLUTION IS LOVE - ROMANS 8:15, The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[a] And by him we cry, “Abba,[b] Father.” NIVThe word Abba means DADDY.We are adopted to sonship!! That means that we have a BIG dad!• When we were adopted by our DADDY, we did not inherit a spirit of fear as written in 2 Tim 1:7• Our inheritance is not FEAR or DREAD. 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 AMP7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]. 1 JOHN 4:18 AMP18 There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love].• What we expose ourselves has the potential to bear fruit in our life’s. – (Negative people will affect you) ELIJAH AS AN EXAMPLE – 1 KINGS 18 – ELIJAH RUNS FROM JEZEBEL• The root of Elijah’s fear was not a lack of faith in God’s power. It was a lack of trust in His plan.o Why? Because he knew how many prophets Jezebel killed, and God did not stop her.• Fear and dread can and will cripple you if you are not secured in the fact that God has a plan for your life. (Jer 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you.) You then anticipate the worst outcome instead of expecting the BEST!

BOLD CONVICTIONSSunday, November 1, 2020Daniel prophecies about the age in which we live and talks about how the enemy will wear out the saints. That refers to persecution, or a chiseling away, until they surrender. How should we live in this present world?Daniel 3:16-18Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego had a conviction about worship and refused to surrender to the pressure to worship anyone or anything other than the one true God.Daniel 6:10 Daniel had a conviction about prayer. It wasn’t a small thing, it was a big deal. He had a place. He had a time. He had a routine. Daniel 6:10The word “conviction” is a bit of an archaic word. We now have words like tolerance, compromise, and cultural norms, so let’s clarify - What is a conviction?Guardrails - They keep us aware of the danger.Identity - They keep us remind of who we are. Strength - They give us courage to stand in the face of sin and evil. Roots - They hold you steady in the face of the adversity. Ephesians 4:11-15 The duty of the five-fold ministry team here at Life Chapel is to equip you so that you can build up and maintain convictions (understand what you believe and why).What do I need to do to develop and maintain bold convictions? In Acts 4 we find a few key elements of HOW we develop boldness:Acts 4:8 - Be filled with the Holy SpiritActs 4:13 - Spend time with Jesus and you will see and hearActs 4:19 - Walk in radical obedience to the voice of the LordActs 4:29 - Declare your boldnessActs 4:31 - Pray

Ephesians 6:10-1312For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.  40 Day Prayer: praying for family, church and countryWe are praying for 1. Breakthroughs 2. Gospel Ministry 3. Revival Reality of Spiritual Warfare 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  Exodus 17:811 As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the enemies were winning.   John 10:10“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy,”   How do we engage in spiritual warfare?  Know Your Enemy: Three Tactics     1. Deception John 8:44 says devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”Rev 12:9  “The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.”     2. Division    3. Destruction        John 8:44 says “44You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning…”       Know Your God TRUTH John 14:6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except  UNITY John 17:2020 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.LIFE  John 10:10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Know Your Identity 1.      You are God's childrena.      John 1:12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God2.     You are God's victors  a.     1 Corinthians 15:57But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ3. You are God's army Romans 13:12-14. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.  We are to fight through prayers! Ephesians 6:1818 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 

This episode was recorded on Black Tuesday, 10/20/2010: that dark day when unarmed Nigerian youth were fired upon and killed as they peacefully protested at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos, Nigeria. Dr Adeola and host, Bralade have a candid and insightful conversation about the state of affairs in their home country.October has been both the 60th year of Nigerian Independence and arguably, the largest youth uprising since the nation’s history. This spontaneous and sporadic protests in Nigeria are both grassroots in person and online. One of the key online protesters who has supported the movement to end police brutality and poor governance is Dr Adeola Olubamiji, a Nigerian-Canadian scientist, thought leader and transformational leader.In Episode 26 of the Stellify Podcast, we learn:The responsibility of the Nigerian identity 2:10How she got to be a part of the #EndSARS movement 08:00Stories of atrocities Nigerians have experienced in the hands of the police 10:10The power of digitization even in protests and advocacy 17:40How she helped trend the hashtags raising & disbursing over $5,000 19:30The transparency and accountability that characterized the movement 23:30How everyone in diaspora can participate in the movement 26:20The #SoroSoke (SpeakUp) Generation will not be denied 28:30The innovation of Nigerian Youths and the power of social media 30:50Why you should be concerned and involved 36:00Dr. Adeola Olubamiji is a Nigerian-Canadian Advanced Manufacturing Technical Advisor with Cummins Inc, Indiana. She specializes in Metal and Plastic Additive Manufacturing (also known as 3D-Printing).Dr. Olubamiji is the founder of STEMHub Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting engagement of minorities and females in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Lastly, she seats on the board of several organizations such as Health & Science Innovations, Indiana, USA and AfricaHacks, USA. Her academic contributions have yielded several scholarly scientific publications, scientific conference presentations, a TEDx talk, and contributions on several high-profile scientific panels. Some of the awards she has won include 2020 STEP (Science technology Engineering and Production) Award by the American Manufacturing Institute, RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant 2020, 2019 Influential Women in Manufacturing Award by Putman Media, 2019 L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Canada Honoree.Connect with her on Twitter @adexmee, LinkedIn @DrAdeolaDOlubamiji, Facebook @adeolaolubamiji, Instagram @dr_olubamiji and on www.stemhubfoundation.com.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple and other apps.

PSALM: Psalm 80:7-14  7Restore us, O God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.  8You have brought a vine out of Egypt; * you cast out the nations and planted it.  9You prepared the ground for it; * it took root and filled the land.  10The mountains were covered by its shadow * and the towering cedar trees by its boughs.  11You stretched out its tendrils to the Sea * and its branches to the River.  12Why have you broken down its wall, * so that all who pass by pluck off its grapes?  13The wild boar of the forest has ravaged it, * and the beasts of the field have grazed upon it.  14Turn now, O God of hosts, look down from heaven;  behold and tend this vine; * preserve what your right hand has planted. GOSPEL: Matthew 21:33-46 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. [Jesus said,] 33“Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. 34When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves to the tenants to collect his produce. 35But the tenants seized his slaves and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. 36Again he sent other slaves, more than the first; and they treated them in the same way. 37Finally he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ 38But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let us kill him and get his inheritance.’ 39So they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. 40Now when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?” 41They said to him, “He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and lease the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the harvest time.” 42Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the scriptures:  ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;  this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes’? 43Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom. 44The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and it will crush anyone on whom it falls.” 45When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realized that he was speaking about them. 46They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds, because they regarded him as a prophet. Support this podcast

How one woman helps people leverage their best selves to find success This week’s guest is someone I respect more than anyone else in the entire world. My admiration for her as a woman, wife, human, entrepreneur, and thought leader goes deep—and I don’t say that about just anyone. Cathy Savage is an incredible multi-million-dollar business owner, world-renowned wellness coach, and lives every aspect of her life in complete integrity. Listen to this episode to hear wisdom and advice on how to shift your views to abundance, how to serve in the hardest of times, how to show up as your best self when it feels impossible to do so, and how to identify the very things that make you unique—and leverage them. Listen now Recognizing her gift and an unmet need We start this episode discussing how Cathy’s entry into the health and wellness world, how she worked in corporate America and turned to competitive fitness to as an outlet. She shares how she brought dance to the gym and as it was an evolving sport, she began realizing that people needed help and there were no coaches to fill that need. Living every aspect of life in integrity She describes how this led to her first multi-million-dollar business, how she moved online to try and meet demand, and offers advice on how to always put family first while growing your own business and staying truly aligned with who you are. She shares the importance of not compartmentalizing your life and how this shapes everything when raising children. We delve into how she helps people find what their good at, what makes them unique, and how to leverage this to bring success. We talk about how putting others success in front of yours and getting rid of ego is the most fulfilling and rewarding way to run a business. She shares how she does just that, and how she helps people win in all aspects of life. Cathy Savage Cathy Savage is an internationally recognized Fitness and Life Management Strategist who is located in Boston. She has been featured on MTV, ABC News and Fox News and she has been a contributor and board member of theprestigious advisory panel for Oxygen Magazine and Strong Magazine. Since the early 1990s, Cathy has been the pioneer in successful coaching for women from allover the world. Her online nutrition and wellness program are the first and most prominent all-inclusive global training program of its kind. Cathy has coached and mentored celebrities, athletes, television personalities for lifestyle changes and business strategies as well. Her clients span the globe from the US, Australia, Asia, Europe and throughout North America. As a Boston College graduate, Cathy has used her education and experience of building a wellness empire, to develop into a women’s empowerment service where she coaches women on life strategies, and how to be money savvy. Quotes:1:49When we actually believe in somebody it is with all of our being.8:10The greatest coaches did exactly what you said, they listened. They listened for what was needed.12:32 (Cathy)It is not putting one over the other, it is letting it all flow together in synchronicity and it works.15:07 (Cathy)As a parent your child needs to know, now more than ever, that there is that safety blanket of unconditional love that you are going to be there for them.17:48 (Cathy)For some reason we think that now it’s just everything is uncertain, when in reality, nothing ever was certain.19:00I think that the strategy for everybody is to just enjoy the simplest of things right now.19:37So you really have the choice to look at this as a gift of time where clarity can happen or you can just coward down.24:36My faith is "service for others always".31:31It's leveraging our true power of, whatever makes us so unique and running with it.43:02I am not going to be a cheerleader but I'm going to be the professional coach that brings you to the finish line.

In this episode, I talk to Ruth about her journey to finding joy which took over 20 years and involved navigating an abusive relationship, why we need to live in alignment in all areas of our life and why it is so important we take responsibility for our lives both personally and professionally. About Ruth Penfold:Ruth is the People Practice Lead at bp Launchpad. She has held previous senior leadership roles as People VP at Onfido and Director, Talent Acquisition at Shazam. Her reason for being is "Creating space for people to become the best possible versions of themselves"Ruth is also a practicing yoga instructor and podcast host of Pancakes and Peacocks a podcast that explores joyful living in all its formsRuth Websitehttps://ruthpenfold.com/Ruth's Bloghttps://ruthpenfold.com/blog/Follow Ruth on social mediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/ruthpenfoldLinkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ruthpenfoldIG - https://www.instagram.com/ruthpenfold/?hl=enIn Episode 05 of EverydayDay Leadership, Ruth and I discuss (times are approximate):What does joy actually mean - 3:00Measuring yourself based on other people and the impact that had on her life - 4:30Friendship revealed a 20-year old blindspot which started awakening - 6:30The small things count in a relationship - 8:20Series of fortunate events lead to freedom from abusive relationships both personally and professionally - 9:10Setting the bar for how others treat you - 11:10The pain of staying small - 13.25How do you stop comparing yourself to other people: - 17:00Becoming your own psychologist - 19:30Coming out of a psychologically abusive relationship - 21:30How to have a mutually beneficial growth driven personal and professional relationship - 22:30Definition of Leadership - 23:30Showing up as a leader: 25:00The difference between joy and happiness - 28:00Running away from coaching - 30.30What is coaching - 31:00Giving yourself permission to show up authentically not waiting for an invite - 38.50Stepping up to bigger roles despite feeling underqualified - 43:00Why BP is the best place she has ever worked - 45:00We don’t have to be perfect - 46:31Take responsibility for your life - 47:27How companies can create inclusive environments - 49:10Subscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.Pharaoh’s daughter / Pharaoh (daughter / father, and princess / king)14th BCExodus 1:15-17, 22; 2:1-10The hero is a pagan, a worshipper of the Egyptian gods—the daughter of Pharaoh!We’re not told whether she ever told her father she had adopted a Hebrew baby. Nor are we given any details about her interactions with her father, the Pharaoh. Besides, pharaohs tended to have many wives and children. (Ramesses II lived to age 90, reigning close to 70 years, and had perhaps 100 children!)Even though Pharaoh himself was considered divine, he is mocked—not by verbal scorn, but by God moving in the simple heart of a young woman—one who moved at cross-purposes to her father to safeguard the future welfare of God's people.Perhaps adopting Moses was the result more of natural affection than virtue, and it’s possible she was unaware of Pharaoh’s decree—as was Jonathan in 1 Sam14.Jonathan / Saul (son / father, and prince / king)11th BC1 Samuel 14:24-30; 18:1-4; 19:1-6; 23:16-18Jonathan is not taken in by his father’s authoritarian outburst, or by his foolish (and counterproductive) decrees.He evinces loyalty, but not stupidity.Another great quality of Jonathan—a stark contrast to his father—is his capacity for friendship, esp. with David, who Saul now regards as his mortal enemy!David and Jonathan have a deeply spiritual relationship.Jonathan is also humble, happy to serve as David’s number two guy.Jonathan was at cross-purposes with Saul. Jonathan never did become king, or even live long to enjoy his relationship with David. He, like his father and brothers, dies in battle against the Philistines. Our next character became king, but only after a period of hiding (many years)…Joash / Athaliah (son / grandmother)8th BC2 Chronicles 22:11-12; 23:1-21; 24:1-22Athaliah was the grandmother of Joash. She was a wicked woman but a strong leader, seizing control of the southern kingdom of Judah and ruled it for six years. Jehoiada the elderly guardian of Joash knew that the ungodly Athaliah was ruining the nation and he had the nerve to depose her once the time was right. There follows the account of one of the manycoups d'état of the Bible.Joash, guided by the elderly priest Jehoida, deposes his grandmother Athaliah.The boy-king begins his forty-year reign well. After some time, he restores the lapsed Temple, and even challenges his guardian Jehoiada to expect more of the priests and Levites!Yet when Jehoiada dies and his spiritual influence no longer shapes Joash, the boy-king quickly declines.In short, Joash lacks character. He even has Jehoiada's son Zechariah (not the minor prophet but a different person) executed for challenging his sin. As a result, the Lord does call him to account in accordance with the words of the dying Zechariah.Finally, Joash is defeated in battle, even though his forces far outnumbered the enemy.We see that Joash was at cross-purposes with his grandmother, and also (sadly) with God. Like many of us, his life was a blend of the wonderful and tragic, faith and lack of faith. Yet his story is finished; ours is still being written.Whereas Joash goes from good to bad, our next king goes in the opposite direction. Josiah!Josiah / Amon (son / father)7th BC2 Ki 21:19-24; 22:1-2, 11, 13; 23:1-3Josiah is one Judaean king through whom Yahweh offered his people one final chance to be right with him—to be saved—from Babylon.Yet his father (Amon) was a wicked, ungodly man. Josiah is the opposite of Amon, and certainly did not live up to his father’s expectations, just as Amon was the opposite of the later Manasseh, grandfather of Josiah.And then the long-lost book of the Law is discovered….Josiah fears the Lord and honors the word of God, sending to the prophetess Huldah to learn what the Lord would have him do.Josiah renews the covenant, and things seem to be going well for Israel, yet his reformation did not last long.Josiah was certainly rowing against the tide, for most of the leaders and people of Judah were at cross-purposes with Yahweh.Next, we will examine two monarchs who aren't in the land of Israel at all. Not in Egypt (our first pair), but in Persia. Worshipers of Ahura Mazda—over 1000 years before Islam would make the land become the Islamic Republic of Iran.Vashti / Xerxes (queen / king, wife / husband)5th BCEsther 1:1-5, 9-10, 12; 1:15-2:1; 2:4, 17486-465 bc Xerxes: his dominion is a big territory—and the banquet is a big deal.The king cares about his reputation, glory, power… but the Lord is not impressed—as with Babel in Gen 11.Inebriated, Xerxes summons his wife so that her beauty may be displayed. Yet Vashti refuses to be gawked at.The King of Persia is made to look foolish—here and throughout the book of Esther. (Connection with Pharaoh—his silly laws are flouted right under his nose.Like the other Gentile king, Pharaoh, his projection of hubris and perfection is revealed to be vain. The other 3 monarchs, Saul, Athaliah, and Amon, are also shown to be not only ungodly but sham leaders..ConclusionWe may often find ourselves at cross-purposes with those who are not following the Lord. This may esp. be the case with family members, as with Pharaoh’s daughter, Jonathan, Joash, Josiah, and Vashti.So, how should we interact with those close to us—people involved in our lives, whether family or not—when there are conflicting agendas?Respect them – always.Please them / obey them – usually.Ignore them – if they are pushing you to go against God’s will.Don’t live for the approval of the world, or of worldly people.Take our stand with the people of God, knowing that ultimately his will will be done. And may the Lord strengthen our resolve to live this way!*                      *                      *                      *                      *                      *If you have enjoyed the OT Character Podcast series, there is also a NT Character series, with about 70 talks, covering some 90 characters. But please don’t stop with the 175 persons given attention in these two series. After all, there are 100s of biblical characters!

Throughout the podcast, Mal Walden talks about:Life in lockdownBeing sacked by Channel 7 just hours before going to airPublic protests that followed the sackingGreat story about Greg Pearce and his first taxi ride to Channel 7Thoughts on the recent cuts to the news division at 10The changing style of presenting over the yearsThoughts on new owners of television and the link to cutsIs the newsreader the main reason for ratings performance?A number of bloopers over his careerHow his media career startedWhat his longetivity is attributed toHis new book Mal Walden's Crazy CrimsPassion for writingPrevious and future publications in writingMal's recent book is Mal Walden's Crazy Crims from Brolga Publishing and is available now Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have an Amazon business, but due to my other business ventures that have been booming as of late, I have not found the time to tend to this business. From January 1st, 2019 until July 2020, I’ve been selling on Amazon and learning how the market works, finding suppliers that cut costs on my end by half and making my business profitable from the product I sell. I let you guys know how much I’m asking for this business and that this is a first come first serve deal. If you are interested, contact me at harry@dincpie.com. Amazon businesses can do really well and many make millions of dollars just from selling online. This business has a lot of potential and for someone who has the time, which isn’t a lot, to run the business, there is a lot of success to be had here. What I sell on Amazon 1:10The volume of product that I sell 5:14How much I’m asking for my business 9:46Get a hold of me 10:45“If you can sell an average of 100 of these to 111 a month, and you’re making $28 a piece, you’re making nearly $3,000 call $2,500 a month. That’s a pretty good gig. And let’s just say you’re making $2,000 a month net, that’s how much you’re putting in your pocket, you’re going to make $24,000 a year.” 9:12Reach me at: harry@dincpie.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/keithleimbach/Reach Out To Keith, Get Help and Resources: https://dincpie.com/

Paul Arrested 27When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him,28shouting, Fellow Israelites, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and our law and this place. And besides, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.29(They had previously seen Trophimusthe Ephesianin the city with Paul and assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.) 30The whole city was aroused, and the people came running from all directions. Seizing Paul,they dragged himfrom the temple, and immediately the gates were shut.31While they were trying to kill him, news reached the commander of the Roman troops that the whole city of Jerusalem was in an uproar.32He at once took some officers and soldiers and ran down to the crowd. When the rioters saw the commander and his soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. 33The commander came up and arrested him and ordered him to be boundwith twochains.Then he asked who he was and what he had done.34Some in the crowd shouted one thing and some another,and since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks.35When Paul reached the steps,the violence of the mob was so great he had to be carried by the soldiers.36The crowd that followed kept shouting, Get rid of him! Paul Speaks to the Crowd 37As the soldiers were about to take Paul into the barracks,he asked the commander, May I say something to you? Do you speak Greek? he replied.38Arent you the Egyptian who started a revolt and led four thousand terrorists out into the wildernesssome time ago? 39Paul answered, I am a Jew, from Tarsusin Cilicia,a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people. 40After receiving the commanders permission, Paul stood on the steps and motionedto the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic[a]:221Brothers and fathers,listen now to my defense. 2When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic,they became very quiet. Then Paul said:3I am a Jew,born in Tarsusof Cilicia,but brought up in this city. I studied underGamalieland was thoroughly trained in the law of our ancestors.I was just as zealousfor God as any of you are today.4I persecutedthe followers of this Wayto their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison,5as the high priest and all the Councilcan themselves testify. I even obtained letters from them to their associatesin Damascus,and went there to bring these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished. 6About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.7I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me,Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me? 8Who are you, Lord? I asked. I am Jesus of Nazareth,whom you are persecuting,he replied.9My companions saw the light,but they did not understand the voiceof him who was speaking to me. 10What shall I do, Lord? I asked. Get up,the Lord said,and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.11My companions led me by the hand into Damascus, because the brilliance of the light had blinded me. 12A man named Ananias came to see me.He was a devout observer of the law and highly respected by all the Jews living there.13He stood beside me and said, Brother Saul, receive your sight! And at that very moment I was able to see him. 14Then he said: The God of our ancestorshas chosen you to know his will and to seethe Righteous Oneand to hear words from his mouth.15You will be his witnessto all people of what you have seenand heard.16And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptizedand wash your sins away,calling on his name. 17When I returned to Jerusalemand was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance18and saw the Lord speaking to me.Quick!he said.Leave Jerusalem immediately, because the people here will not accept your testimony about me. 19Lord, I replied, these people know that I went from one synagogue to another to imprisonand beatthose who believe in you.20And when the blood of your martyr[b]Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him. 21Then the Lord said to me,Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles. Paul the Roman Citizen 22The crowd listened to Paul until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted, Rid the earth of him!Hes not fit to live! 23As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaksand flinging dust into the air,24the commander ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks.He directedthat he be flogged and interrogated in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this.25As they stretched him out to flog him, Paul said to the centurion standing there, Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasnt even been found guilty? 26When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it. What are you going to do? he asked. This man is a Roman citizen. 27The commander went to Paul and asked, Tell me, are you a Roman citizen? Yes, I am, he answered. 28Then the commander said, I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship. But I was born a citizen, Paul replied. 29Those who were about to interrogate himwithdrew immediately. The commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put Paul, a Roman citizen,in chains. Paul Before the Sanhedrin 30The commander wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews.So the next day he released himand ordered the chief priests and all the members of the Sanhedrinto assemble. Then he brought Paul and had him stand before them. 23Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrinand said, My brothers,I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscienceto this day.2At this the high priest Ananiasordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.3Then Paul said to him, God will strike you, you whitewashed wall!You sit there to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck! 4Those who were standing near Paul said, How dare you insult Gods high priest! 5Paul replied, Brothers, I did not realize that he was the high priest; for it is written: Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.[c] 6Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadduceesand the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, My brothers,I am a Pharisee,descended from Pharisees. I stand on trial because of the hope of the resurrection of the dead.7When he said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.8(The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection,and that there are neither angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees believe all these things.) 9There was a great uproar, and some of the teachers of the law who were Phariseesstood up and argued vigorously. We find nothing wrong with this man,they said. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?10The dispute became so violent that the commander was afraid Paul would be torn to pieces by them. He ordered the troops to go down and take him away from them by force and bring him into the barracks. 11The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said,Take courage!As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.

A prayer of Moses the man of God. 1Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3You turn men back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, O sons of men.” 4For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. 5You sweep men away in the sleep of death; they are like the new grass of the morning— 6though in the morning it springs up new, by evening it is dry and withered. 7We are consumed by your anger and terrified by your indignation. 8You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. 9All our days pass away under your wrath; we finish our years with a moan. 10The length of our days is seventy years— or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. 11Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. 12Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. 13Relent, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. 14Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. 15Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. 16May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children. 17May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.

PROPHECY HOUR: HE WHO RECEIVES THE MARK WILL IS TORMENTED FOR EVER AND EVER! Pastor Dan and Linda Catlin www.prophecyhour.com MORE ON THE MARK of the Beast you need to know! Revelation 14: 9And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, 10The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: 11And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. 12Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of YESHUA. www.prophecyhour.com Please visit www.prophecyhour.com Also https://www.facebook.com/WichitaMissionChurch/ and http://wichitahomeless.com/

In this episode, Business Credit Expert Joe Lawrence credits his success to understanding and utilizing business credit cards. He created The Business Credit Workshop to teach entrepreneurs how to get their business started using business credit cards.For Joe, his personal success in building a real estate business with almost no money turned into a business when he was asked to give a spontaneous speech on the benefits of business credit. That speech spiraled into the Business Credit Workshop where he now teaches entrepreneurs the inside secrets of credit. He teaches the fundamental differences between business credit and personal credit and why the bank you choose to borrow from can make a huge difference.Joe reminds us that business credit does not impact our personal scores and should be viewed as good debt. He walks us through tips on building your score quickly and how his team takes the guesswork out of choosing a bank.Listen and learn how you can take the first step in starting your own business. Key Takeaways:Introduction of guest, Joe Lawrence 0:23Joe staring his real estate business 2:10The benefit of business credit cards 3:43What is Joe’s Business Credit Workshop 5:05Personal credit vs business credit 10:49How to select the right bank for your business loan 13:20Insider secrets about business credit 13:44Tips on growing your business 15:38Offer hacking and how it helped Joe get the upperhand 19:41How to set realistic goals for your business growth (24:20) You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninjaCheck out Joe’s Business Credit Workshop at https://www.businesscreditworkshop.net/Follow Joe on Instagram at @businesscreditworkshop ---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Business Credit Expert Joe Lawrence credits his success to understanding and utilizing business credit cards. He created The Business Credit Workshop to teach entrepreneurs how to get their business started using business credit cards.For Joe, his personal success in building a real estate business with almost no money turned into a business when he was asked to give a spontaneous speech on the benefits of business credit. That speech spiraled into the Business Credit Workshop where he now teaches entrepreneurs the inside secrets of credit. He teaches the fundamental differences between business credit and personal credit and why the bank you choose to borrow from can make a huge difference.Joe reminds us that business credit does not impact our personal scores and should be viewed as good debt. He walks us through tips on building your score quickly and how his team takes the guesswork out of choosing a bank.Listen and learn how you can take the first step in starting your own business. Key Takeaways:Introduction of guest, Joe Lawrence 0:23Joe staring his real estate business 2:10The benefit of business credit cards 3:43What is Joe’s Business Credit Workshop 5:05Personal credit vs business credit 10:49How to select the right bank for your business loan 13:20Insider secrets about business credit 13:44Tips on growing your business 15:38Offer hacking and how it helped Joe get the upperhand 19:41How to set realistic goals for your business growth (24:20) You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninjaCheck out Joe’s Business Credit Workshop at https://www.businesscreditworkshop.net/Follow Joe on Instagram at @businesscreditworkshop ---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

To You it has been given to Know Luke 8/10The parable of the sower and the seed and especially the soil.There is a lot to worry about in this passage from Luke 8:10. You've got Bird and moisture problems and big feet trampling and short-lived enthusiasm and choking and thorns. Kind of makes you wonder why you got out of bed this morning. Kind of makes you wonder why you got out of bed this morning to have a NON-"quiet-time."Well here's the reason: because "To you it has been given to know..." Oh Lord please let this be so! Listen, and be given to know:

How Can I Have Faith? Romans 8:1-7 John 10.1-10The post How Can I Have Faith? appeared first on Bedhampton Church.

James 5: 17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.… Intersession is a spirit of divine intervention, and we are given such privilege to employ the power of intercession in changing the state of human affairs. If we're going to move further into the realities of God's counsel for this new day, even as we continue to witness the devastation taking place across the earth, we must have a posture of men and women called to pray and intercede for their nations. The only way we can fully understand the nature of what the Lord is doing globally, particularly with the pandemic of the coronavirus is to allow the Holy Spirit to flood our spirits with compassion for intercession. In intercession, the spirit prophetic direction will usually start flowing for us to know how the Lord will have us engage in response to the ministry of restoration of lives and the socio-economic destruction. This is the day to stand in the gap for the sins of our Cities and nations as we watch the destruction of many lives across the earth. There is no way we can ever understand the full reality of what is taking place in this day of judgment without allowing the Lord to take us to the position where compassion is mixed with passion in the place of prayer. Intercession is the portal for entering the spirit of redemption, healing, and restoration. Redemption allows us to see what the spirit of God is prophetically doing across the earth. Many people may not fully understand the nature of what is presently taking place across the earth because they have allowed themselves to but limited to the hypothesis, theories, speculations, and even facts. Leviticus 6 8 The Lord said to Moses: 9 “Give Aaron and his sons this command: ‘These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the altar hearth throughout the night, till morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar. 10The priest shall then put on his linen clothes, with linen undergarments next to his body, and shall remove the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed on the altar and place them beside the altar. 11Then he is to take off these clothes and put on others and carry the ashes outside the camp to a place that is ceremonially clean. 12 The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it. 13 The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out.

Isaiah 35:1-10The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God.Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.”Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute sing for joy. For waters break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; in the haunt of jackals, where they lie down, the grass shall become reeds and rushes.And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Way of Holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it. It shall belong to those who walk on the way; even if they are fools, they shall not go astray. No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.Support the show (http://www.redeemermurfreesboro.org/give)

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am yourGod. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isa. 41:10The disciples were frightened when they met Jesus after the resurrection. Are you feeling afraid right now? Listen as John Botkin shares the peace that we have in God as we focus in Him.

Rev Stephen Haward MA preached this is the sermon for Easter day. Again this week it is a recording which was shared online as the congregation are unable to meet together. The theme was Afraid but filled with joy and the reading was Matthew 28:1-10The full service is available on our website.The congregation also shared a communion service in their own homes at 9am.

Grace 242 has transitioned to house churches for the Covid-19 crisis. This is Pastor's Bill's first message to the house churches. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 41:1-10The video of this message is available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/e6ubgw-JlwI

Series: Coaching the Next StepMessage Text: Mark 8-10The path to significance comes through sacrifice rather than success.[Access all message assets, audio, video, and notes]

A Safe PlaceThe Lord Your God is a Safe PlacePsalm 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.John 17:15I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.The Lord Your God is a Safe PlaceWalls Without Doors are Prisons!John 17:15I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. A Safe Place to Put on God's AttributesPut on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:12-13 A Safe Place to Place Others First"And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony."Colossians 3:14 A Safe Place to Stop Worrying"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful."Colossians 3:15 A Safe Place to Learn Truth"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God."Colossians 3:16 The Lord Your God is a Safe Place"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."Colossians 3:17We Are:Chosen, Holy, Beloved, Compassionate, Kind, Humble, Meek, Patient, Forgiving, Loving, Peaceful, Seeking, Obedient, ThankfulThe Lord Your God is a Safe Place

Part 1 of our Song of Songs sermon series begins this week. You can follow along with the sermon notes below...Sermon Series: Song of Songs: Love, Sex, Dating, MarriageSermon: Love is...“...but the greatest of these is love.”1 Corinthians 13:13What we believe about love can often be dictated by our environment.Two things we will choose between:• World defined love• God defined loveLove Devine:“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than wine; your anointing oils are fragrant; your name is oil poured out; therefore virgins love you. Draw me after you; let us run. The king has brought me into his chambers. We will exult and rejoice in you; we will extol your love more than wine; rightly do they love you. I am very dark, but lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon. Do not gaze at me because I am dark, because the sun has looked upon me. My mother's sons were angry with me; they made me keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept! Tell me, you whom my soul loves, where you pasture your flock, where you make it lie down at noon; for why should I be like one who veils herself beside the flocks of your companions? If you do not know, O most beautiful among women, follow in the tracks of the flock, and pasture your young goats beside the shepherds' tents. I compare you, my love, to a mare among Pharaoh's chariots. Your cheeks are lovely with ornaments, your neck with strings of jewels.”The Song of Solomon 1:2-10The passage was from God (Passion in Love) and of God (Divinely Given)David Platt says it like this: “Love Poetry Divine”Love Defined:“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”1 Corinthians 13:4-7 LOVE IS:• Patient• Kind• Rejoices with Truth• Bears, Believes, Hopes, EnduresLOVE IS NOT:• Envy • Arrogant• Rude• Rejoices in Wrong-doing The greatest of all is LOVE“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”1 Corinthians 13:13 Freedom is found in the ultimate display of Love // Jesus ChristIsaiah 53:5 // We have freedom through sacrificeLove - Action on display, sacrifice of self.

ISAIAH 35:1-10The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, andrejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the gloryof the Lord, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearfulheart, ‘Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and saveyou.’ Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and thetongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shallbecome a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds andrushes. A highway shall be there,and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God’speople; no traveller, not even fools, shall go astray. No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall notbe found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing;everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.Support the show (https://onrealm.org/suncreekumc/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2Fsuncreekumc%2FGive%2FKERLVPEKEP)

This is the audio from our video here: https://youtu.be/3zbo_ZGxvZc We demo and compare guitar amps using EL84 power tubes: Vox AC15 C1, 1961 Vox AC30, Victory VC35 The Copper and Matchless HC-30. We play clean, crank the amps to overdrive and also use a couple of key boost pedals. Life too short for long YouTube videos? Please see the ‘Interesting bits and go-to sections’ information below. In this episode Dan and I fire up four amps that we like very much to see what we can learn. Dan’s beloved 1961 AC30 is his most treasured amplifier… but not the one he chooses to play as his main amp. That would be his Matchless HC-30 which – as amp fans will know– is chiefly inspired by those classic Vox amps of old. So how do they compare?But fear ye not those of thinner wallet. Clearly not everyone has multiple thousand pounds/dollars/euros to drop on these rarefied lungs of rock’n’roll, so we also include the much more attainable Vox AC15 C1 and Victory VC35 to see how they stand up. (And if you want to hear a digital simulation side by side with the AC30, watch next week’s show on the Strymon Iridium.) It’s a long video with plenty of tangents, even more variables and about as much scientific analysis as a three-year-old eating trifle, so anyone looking for stringent A/B comparisons and hard conclusions will be disappointed. It's just how it is here people. Enjoy the episode! Pedals & stuff in this episode… • TheGigRig Three2Onehttps://www.thegigrig.com/three2one • Keeley D&M DriveUK & Europe: http://bit.ly/2oTblU1Australia: http://bit.ly/2pUDUAEUSA: http://bit.ly/2quRShW • Thorpy CamoflangeNot released yet! All eyes on Decemeber 1st. • Tri-Fi Colordriverhttp://tru-fi.com/tru-fi-pedal-colordriver-9v-version-fuzz-overdrive-guitar-pedal/ • Analogman Mini Beano Boosthttp://www.analogman.com/beano.htm • JHS Pulp ’n’ Peel V4UK & Europe: http://bit.ly/2CmZoy6Australia: http://bit.ly/2JZTgQqUSA: http://bit.ly/36HXrdB • Boss DD-200UK & Europe: http://bit.ly/2kyinR3USA: http://bit.ly/2rpIPzv • Meris Mercury 7UK & Europe: http://bit.ly/2Jb6RVqAustralia: http://bit.ly/2VHxcBo • TheGigRig G2https://www.thegigrig.com/g2 * Why do we have preferred retailer and US affiliate links? Find out here: http://www.thatpedalshow.com/partners Interesting bits and go-to sections…Intro playing: 0:00What are we doing today?: 02:36It’s dangerous: 04:15Why no Morgan or DrZ?: 05:10AC15 and AC30 compared: 06:24 (07:10)AC15 and 30 overdriven: 09:18 (10:05)AC15 flat out: 11:40AC30 flat out: 13:08Beano Boost (treble booster) into AC15: 15:01AC30 with Beano: 17:20…and with humbuckers: 18:25Both amps and Beano Boost: 20:20What happens after the fifties? (Mick’s dodgy history lesson): 22:01And then the Matchless arrives: 25:30Tangent about Vox Amps: 28:03A tangent on cathode resistors: 28:30Yet another tangent on handedness and more tangents..: 30:38Victory VC35: 31:05Vox AC30 and Victory VC35 Compared: 33:24… and with Colour Driver: 34:33What are we calling the black Strat?: 37:00Victory VC35 and Strat: 38:10Victory max gain and treble booster: 41:30Matchless DC-30 and Vox AC30: 42:50Overdriving the Matchless: 44:14Mick’s DC-30 tangent: 48:37Strat & DC-30: 50:00Humbuckers with DC-30: 53:10… and Beano Boost: 54:10The problem of AB listening: 57:17The VOX EF86 Channel: 57:46How can an amp be that expensive?: 01:01:40 Guitars in this episode:• Gretsch G6228 Player’s Edition Jet BT w/V Stoptail – https://youtu.be/D9Qpna-bk9QUK & Europe: http://bit.ly/2pHeThNUSA: http://bit.ly/2PTZRj8• Fender American Vintage ’59 Stratocaster – no video yet • Gibson Memphis 1958 ES-335 - Mick’s video at http://bit.ly/2mpJA8X• Fender Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster - Dan’s video at http://bit.ly/2dlZJ6K Amps in this episode• 1961 Vox AC30 with Celestion Alnico Blue speakers• Vox AC15C1 with Celestion G12M GreenbackUK & Europe: http://bit.ly/36BSfrwUSA: http://bit.ly/2CpqQv0• Victory VC35 The Copper and V212-VB cab/Celestion G12M Greenback and Celestion G12HUK & Europe: http://bit.ly/2NpF31i• Matchless HC-30 with Hughes & Kettner Vintage 212 / Celestion G12M Greenback We hope you enjoy this episode. Please subscribe to our channel. You can buy TPS merch to support our efforts https://www.thatpedalshowstore.com We are on Patreon – crowdfunding for creativeshttps://www.patreon.com/ThatPedalShow Please visit our preferred retailers!UK & Europe: Andertons Music http://bit.ly/2cRvIvtAustralia: Pedal Empire http://bit.ly/2mWmJQf  

On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Ben Askren and Matt Dernlan break down the current ratings for the NCAA wrestling season for 174lbs, 165lbs, and 157lbs. 6:10 At 174lbs the two discuss the lack of depth in the weight class with Mark Hall being the only remaining clear #1 at the weight, as well as the top rated athletes being majority seniors. They also discuss the performance of Anthony Valencia, and what the future may hold for Ohio State’s Carson Kharchla. 19:20 Askren and Dernlan also take a few minutes to attempt to name the 9 four time NCAA finalists as of 2001. 26:10The two then discuss the potential at 165lbs spending some time breaking down the success of Wisconsin’s Evan Wick and what he will need to do to remain successful in the coming season. The two finish up by breaking down 157lbs and have high hopes and excitement for the high volume of talented freshmen entering the scene including Jacori Teemer.

View the Bulletin for Wednesday September 18, 2019Service Time: 7:00 p.m.Bible Study: 7:35 p.m.Nehemiah 1:1—2:10The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah.Now it happened in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Susa the citadel, that Hanani, one of my brothers, came with certain men from Judah. And I asked them concerning the Jews who escaped, who had survived the exile, and concerning Jerusalem. And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.”As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. And I said, “O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father's house have sinned. We have acted very corruptly against you and have not kept the commandments, the statutes, and the rules that you commanded your servant Moses. Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples, but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are in the uttermost parts of heaven, from there I will gather them and bring them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there.’ They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand. O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.”Now I was cupbearer to the king.In the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was before him, I took up the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had not been sad in his presence. And the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, seeing you are not sick? This is nothing but sadness of the heart.” Then I was very much afraid. I said to the king, “Let the king live forever! Why should not my face be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' graves, lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” Then the king said to me, “What are you requesting?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, that you send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers' graves, that I may rebuild it.” And the king said to me (the queen sitting beside him), “How long will you be gone, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me when I had given him a time. And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let letters be given me to the governors of the province Beyond the River, that they may let me pass through until I come to Judah, and a letter to Asaph, the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the fortress of the temple, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall occupy.” And the king granted me what I asked, for the good hand of my God was upon me.Then I came to the governors of the province Beyond the River and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent with me officers of the army and horsemen. But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite servant heard this, it displeased them greatly that someone had come to seek the welfare of the people of Israel.1 Timothy 1:1-20Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,To Timothy, my true child in the faith:Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions.Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah and Israel had a crisis. Isaiah saw God’s Sovereignty.Isaiah saw God high and lifted up and His train filled the templePsalms 139:7-10Isaiah falls into the trap that the enemy loves to lay before us.John 3:16-17John 10:10The power of an encounter results in a transformation.Isaiah 61:1-3 Community Group Discussion Questions1. Have you ever had a crisis that moved you closer to God? 2. What did you learn from that experience?3. How can we help others in times of crisis?ANNOUNCEMENTSYoung Chapel- There will be a parent meeting for all young chapel parents TODAY directly after service upstairs in the youth room Marriage Retreat – Married + Engaged Couples! Our marriage retreat is THIS FRIDAY, September 20th from 6-9:30pm at the Macomber Lodge in Pearson Park. Registration is $30/couple. Text “chapelevents” to 97000 to sign up. Baby Dedication - Our annual baby dedication will be on Sunday, September 29th, beginning at 4PM. TODAY is the deadline to sign up your child. Text “chapelevents” to 97000 to register your child. Christmas Drama - Starting the 1st of October, Kids Chapel will be launching this year's Christmas drama practices. Practices will be every Sunday during Kids Chapel service. Stay tuned for more information!

Psalm 51:10The fourth in our All Things New series with Lucy Wray sharing on a new spirit.

John 10:10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life, and have it to the fullest The enemy is only attacking you because you're valuable to God. Thieves don't break into empty houses. You have value.God BlessPastor Mark Sepulveda

Scene 3: Jesus is Risen!​ Matthew 28: 1-10The ending (or new beginning?) no one expected. Jesus is raised! Death is overturned! Love wins!The Divine Drama Series: Award Winning Stories from Scripture, join us as revisit the Bible Stories with fresh eyes. (January-June 2019).We are a Progressive Community of Faith. No matter where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here! Worship with us Sundays at 11am, more info visit www.vhchurch.org. Support the show (https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/2509)

Jamie Holmes is with Movement Mortgage and he and Pat discuss deals they’ve made together, along with the ins and outs of the mortgage industry. Jamie also discusses playing soccer for a Division 1 college and playing professionally as well. This is also a special episode in that, CJ Couch (our podcast producer) makes his first appearance. Enjoy! How Pat and Jamie met and their first couple of business deals- 1:30 Movement Mortgage’s business philosophy- 3:16Maintaining a positive perspective- 9:52The importance of dealing with adversity- 14:21How playing professional soccer prepared him for going into the mortgage business- 18:20The pros and cons of college- 23:10The importance of working for a company that you fit in with: 35:34Jamie’s non profit “Feet In Need”- 37:13The importance of pursuing a passion project- 39:49The first six months of working in mortgages- 41:31How important it is to maintain a good personality with every client- 45:30How Movement Mortgage markets their company- 47:33Contact Jamie:Phone- (904)742-4302Website- https://movement.comEmail- contactus@movement.com

Jamie Holmes is with Movement Mortgage and he and Pat discuss deals they’ve made together, along with the ins and outs of the mortgage industry. Jamie also discusses playing soccer for a Division 1 college and playing professionally as well. This is also a special episode in that, CJ Couch (our podcast producer) makes his first appearance. Enjoy! How Pat and Jamie met and their first couple of business deals- 1:30 Movement Mortgage’s business philosophy- 3:16Maintaining a positive perspective- 9:52The importance of dealing with adversity- 14:21How playing professional soccer prepared him for going into the mortgage business- 18:20The pros and cons of college- 23:10The importance of working for a company that you fit in with: 35:34Jamie’s non profit “Feet In Need”- 37:13The importance of pursuing a passion project- 39:49The first six months of working in mortgages- 41:31How important it is to maintain a good personality with every client- 45:30How Movement Mortgage markets their company- 47:33Contact Jamie:Phone- (904)742-4302Website- https://movement.comEmail- contactus@movement.com

Podcast: Security ConversationsEpisode: Robert M. Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Dragos Inc.Pub date: 2018-05-10The founder and CEO of Dragos, Inc. Robert M. Lee (RobertMLee) cuts through the hype around threats to critical infrastructure and offers a matter-of-fact take on active defense, “hacking-back,” and nation-state espionage operations. https://securityconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ep28-robert-m-lee.mp3The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Ryan Naraine, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

And when He entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, "Who is this?" -Matthew 21:10The most important question you will ever answer is "Who is Jesus to you?"This is the SERMON only audio of the worship service. The video stream of the entire Contemporary and Traditional services is available at www.mywrbc.org/sermons. If you have any questions or comments, you can reach Westport Road Baptist Church through our Facebook page, our website, direct email to Josh@mywrbc.org, or by contacting the church office at 502.425.2350

Leviticus 10:1-10The sons of Aaron made a sinful choice because of a bad influence. Remove this bad influence from your life.Check out the video version of this podcast: https://cozort.org/admonition/the-ceremony-that-killed-two-men-ep-7/

Sermon notes:1. Masculinity detoxified v8The church’s mission to the world mustn’t be poisoned… by male egos.2. Femininity beautified v9-10The church’s witness to the world mustn’t be disfigured… by female vanity.3. Humanity sanctified v11-15i. The world-changing positiveii. The necessary negativeiii. The beautiful incentive

Rev. 2:7-10The church at Smyrna, unlike Ephesus, was facing persecution, poverty, imprisonment & even death. The heart of the message was not “repent,” but be faithful, even to the point of death, and the COMMAND was reinforced, not by a threat, but by a promise: I will give you the crown of life and you will not be hurt by the second death. It costs to be a dedicated Christian…..in some places more than others. As end-time pressures increase, persecution will also increase; and we, as God’s people, need to be ready and faithful.

Highlights in Hebrews (with Roger Kirby)Part 18 - Hebrews 6:20–7:10The great high priest – Melchizedek The argument our writer is pursuing is going to be that Jesus is the greatest High Priest, superior to all others and therefore the one who should set us all the greatest spiritual example. So he says “… Jesus … has become a high priest for ever, in the order of Melchizedek. This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace. Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.” Just think how great he was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder! So the argument continues “Now the law required the descendants of Levi who were the priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their fellow Israelites—even though they also were descended from Abraham. This man, Melchizedek, however, did not trace his descent from Levi - who was not yet born - yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater. In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham, because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.” There have already been several references to this rather strange episode involving Melchizedek. The argument of our writer is that Jesus was and is the greatest high priest ever, surpassing all others. This is not obvious because he was descended from Judah and not from Levi and Aaron as all high priest had to be. The connection he uses is in Psalm 110. Here there is a prophecy of a man with three roles. He is to be the Messiah. That is not obvious from the psalm but is the way it was interpreted by both Jesus and the Pharisees (Matthew 22: 41 - 46). Then the Psalm refers to ‘your sceptre’ (Psalm 110: 2) and a sceptre is the symbol of kingship. Finally it says ‘you are a priest for ever’ (Psalm 110: 4). How can this be? King Saul got into major trouble with Samuel because he acted as a priest when Samuel was late for a ceremony (1 Samuel 13: 8 - 14). Only Solomon seems to have been allowed to offer sacrifices as a king (1 Kings 8: 64 - 66). The Messiah was to be both a king and a priest because he was to be ‘a priest in the order of Melchizedek’. This refers to the unusual story of Genesis 14. It is about how Abraham had to rescue his nephew Lot when he got caught in the skirmish between 4 kings and 5 kings. (Since Abraham could sort them out with only 318 men, ‘king’ is a bit of an exaggeration. ‘Warlord’ or ‘Clan chieftain’ would probably be more realistic titles.) On his way back Abraham meets Melchizedek. Every other significant man in the book of Genesis gets a detailed genealogy. Melchizedek doesn’t. Hence our writer says “Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.” He just comes into the account from nowhere and disappears again. Yet Abraham treats him as the senior personage, giving him the tithe of a tenth of all his plunder and accepting a blessing from him. All that is very difficult to understand; it seems that Melchizedek was a priest of some senior line, which also worshipped the God of Abraham. All this is exactly what our writer wants to explain the role and status of Jesus. From his very first verses he speaks of Jesus as the Son, the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his [God’s] being. Beyond dispute Jesus was and is King. Now we see he was also a priest, a High Priest, senior to the Levitical high priests, more able than any one else has ever been to “ save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.” (7: 25 - 28). This is the glorious reality the writer presents to our wondering gaze. Worship Jesus. Click or Tap here to listen to or save this as an audio mp3 file ~ You can now purchase our Partakers books including Roger's latest - The Puzzle of Living - A fresh look at the story of Job! Please do click or tap here to visit our Amazon site! Click or tap on the appropriate link below to subscribe, share or download our iPhone App!

The Names and Titles of Jesus – Jesus the Good Shepherd Episode 98 This series of the names and titles of Jesus will give us a more in-depth understanding of Jesus Christ our Lord. This is the seventh in the series. The following is an outline. THE NAMES AND TITLES OF JESUS John 10 I Am the Good Shepherd I Am the True Shepherd I Am the Door Understanding the Shepherd His job was a dirty and dangerous one. Many times, all the shepherd had to fight off lions and other wild animals was a staff with a crook. He willingly put his life on the line for his flock. At night, he would put the flock in a makeshift pen that had only one way in and out. Day and night Communal pin in town He knew each one of his sheep—inspected them—he gave each one a name—He loved them like we love our pets—His sheep loved their shepherd They knew what he did for them and they knew his voice Abraham – Isaac – Jacob – Moses – David David the Shepherd Ps 78:70-72; He also chose David His servant And took him from the sheepfolds; 71From the care of the ewes with suckling lambs. He brought him To shepherd Jacob His people, And Israel His inheritance. 72So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart And guided them with his skillful hands. The True Shepherd God was The Shepherd that all other shepherds of God’s people represented Ps 80: 1 Oh, give ear, Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock; You who are enthroned above the cherubim, shine forth! The Messiah would be the True Shepherd Throughout the Old Testament, you have some promises of a shepherd yet to come Matthew 2:6, which is a quote from Micah 5 in the Old Testament:  And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you [Bethlehem] shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel (v. 2).  And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, [Who shall dwell secure? The sheep] for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD John 10:6 This figure of speech = not a Parable, a Parable is like something ie sower, hidden treasure etc.—Jesus is the door Jesus is The Good Shepherd. It is not just a figure of speech or a comparison, but a saying that is loaded with significance--the verbal equivalent of Jesus' signs. This picture is not so much an allusion of Ezekiel 34 as a development from it. Ezekiel 34:23-24 23“Then I will set over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them; he will feed them himself and be their shepherd. 24And I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be prince among them; I the LORD have spoken. Context of John 10: John chapters 9 and 10 belong  together The Pharisees self-appointed shepherds of God’s flock - were putting people out of the temple who believed in Jesus—plotted to kill Jesus – they tried to kill  him twice ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Woe, shepherds of Israel Ezk 34 Jer 32“Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of My pasture!” declares the LORD. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; All who came before Me are thieves and robbers a hired hand,…He flees because he is a hired hand and is not concerned about the sheep. John 10 10 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. 2But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep. 3To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4When he puts forth all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5A stranger they simply will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6This figure of speech Jesus spoke to them, but they did not understand what those things were which He had been saying to them. • 7So Jesus said to them again, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10The thief comes enters through Me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and [a]have it abundantly. 11“I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13He flees because he is a hired hand and is not concerned about the sheep. 14I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, 15even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father, and I lay down My life for the sheep. 16I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice, and they will become one flock with one shepherd. 17For this reason the Father loves Me because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. 18No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father.” I lay down My life for the sheep But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our [i]well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging, we are healed. 6All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way, But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all To fall on Him. Isaiah 53 1 Peter 2:24-25 24and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. 25For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls. John 10 9A division occurred again among the Jews because of these words.20Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?” 21Others were saying, “These are not the sayings of one demon-possessed. A demon cannot open the eyes of the blind, can he?” 22At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; 23it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. 24The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe; the works that I do in My Father’s name, these testify of Me.26But you do not believe because you are not of My sheep. 27My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; 28and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. 29My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30I and the Father are one.” 31The Jews picked up stones again to stone Him. 32Jesus answered them, “I showed you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you stoning Me?” 33The Jews answered Him, “For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy; and because You, being a man, make Yourself out to be God.” 34Jesus answered them, “Has it not been written in your Law, ‘I SAID, YOU ARE GODS’? 35If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken), 36do you say of Him, whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world, ‘You are blaspheming,’ because I said, ‘I am the Son of God’? 37If I do not do the works of My Father, do not believe Me; 38but if I do them, though you do not believe Me, believe the works, so that you may [f]know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I in the Father.” 39Therefore they were seeking again to seize Him, and He eluded their grasp. 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Luke 23:6-12: "When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7And when he learned that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. 8When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. 9So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer. 10The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. 11And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate. 12And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before this they had been at enmity with each other."

Worship audio from Palm Sunday (March 25, 2018). Includes Pastor Hagen's announcement that he's taking the call to serve Resurrection of Maumee, OH. Bulletin below.Green Pastures with Jesus is the podcast from Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church of Fairmont, MN. Here you’ll find a variety of segments to lead you to the green pastures of the Word of God, where our Good Shepherd feeds our faith. Find us online: www.shepherdofthelakes.net or http://facebook.com/shepherdofthelakes Worship is Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM.Bible class & Sunday School follow at 10:40 AM.323 E. 1st St – Fairmont, MNpastorhagen@icloud.com or (507) 236-9572iTunes & iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/green-pastures-jesus-shepherd/id1183522558?mt=2 Stitcher link: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127180&refid=stprOr simply search for “Green Pastures with Jesus” in your podcast app.Intro & Outro courtesy of Koine - The Church Band. Check them out at www.koinemusic.com, or find them on iTunes & Amazon: Search for Koine.Bible text from Biblegateway.com - EHV.                Welcome to Shepherd of the Lakes! We’re here to shepherd Christ’s flock and seek the lost sheep by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with all. Come, let us worship!For your convenience, in the back corner of the sanctuary there is a room for any parents with children in need of a quiet place. The restrooms are located on the lower level. Please ask if you have any further questions or concerns. Lord Jesus, you came to your own, gentle and riding on a donkey. Come in your Word today, as you promised; prepare me for your heavenly kingdom, and lead me to love you above all else. AMEN.Law & Gospel:The Law rebukes unbelief, that is, when people do not believe God’s Word. Now the Gospel is God’s Word, and it alone properly teaches and commands people to believe in Christ. The Holy Spirit, through the Law’s office, also rebukes unbelief, that is, when people do not believe in Christ.20 Yet it is properly the Gospel alone that teaches about saving faith in Christ. Now, a person has not kept God’s Law, but has transgressed it when his corrupt nature, thoughts, words, and works fight against it. Therefore, he is under God’s wrath, death, all temporal calamities, and the punishment of hellfire. The Gospel is properly a doctrine that teaches what a person should believe, so that he receives forgiveness of sins with God. In other words, it teaches that God’s Son, our Lord Christ, has taken upon Himself and borne the Law’s curse and has atoned and paid for all our sins. Through Him alone we again enter into favor with God, receive forgiveness of sins through faith and are delivered from death and all the punishments of sins, and are eternally saved.Formula of Concord, Article 5 (Concordia p. 555) Because He Knew: He Rode into JerusalemJesus rode into Jerusalem to the acclamation of the crowd. Why do we sing Hosanna? PROCESSIONAL: 131 vv. 1-3 – All Glory, Laud, and HonorAll glory, laud, and honor To you, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.You are the King of Israel And David’s royal Son,Now in the Lord’s name coming, Our King and blessed one!All glory, laud, and honor To you, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.The company of angels Is praising you on high,And we with all creation In chorus make reply.All glory, laud, and honor To you, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.The people of the Hebrews With palms before you went;Our praise and prayer and anthems Before you we present.M: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen!Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem!See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey.Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness:Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment, both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.    God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and his given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.Amen! 4.All glory, laud, and honor To you, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.To you before your passion They sang their hymns of praise;To you, now high exalted, Our melody we raise.All glory, laud, and honor To you, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.As you received their praises, Accept the prayers we bring,O source of ev’ry blessing, Our good and gracious King!PRAYER OF THE DAY:M: We praise you, O God, for the great acts of love by which you redeemed us through your Son, Jesus Christ. As he was acclaimed by those who scattered their garments and branches of palm in his path, so may we always hail him as our King and follow him with perfect confidence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever C: Amen.CHORAL ANTHEM: He Comes in the Name of the LordThe WordFIRST READING: Zechariah 9:9-10The coming of the King, and a picture of his Kingdom:9Rejoice greatly, Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your King is coming to you. He is righteous and brings salvation. He is humble and is riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 10I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem. The battle bow will be taken away, and he will proclaim peace to the nations. His kingdom will extend from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!PSALM OF THE DAY: 24, CW p. 73SECOND READING: Philippians 2:5-11Christ willingly took on the character of a servant, even to death:So then, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For i5Indeed, let this attitude be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. 6Though he was by nature God, he did not consider equality with God as a prize to be displayed, 7but he emptied himself by taking the nature of a servant. When he was born in human likeness, and his appearance was like that of any other man, 8he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. 9Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. THEME VERSE: John 12:23The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Thanks be to God.GOSPEL READING: Mark 11:1-10The King comes to save his people:Glory be to you, O Lord!As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples 2and told them, “Go into the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. 3If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it, and he will send it back here without delay.’” . . . continued . . .4They left and found a colt on the street, tied at a door; and they untied it. 5Some who were standing there asked them, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” 6The disciples answered them just as Jesus had instructed them, and the men let them go. 7They brought the colt to Jesus, threw their garments on it, and Jesus sat on it. 8Many people spread their garments on the road. Others spread branches that they had cut from the fields. 9Those who went in front and those who followed were crying out, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! 10Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest! This is the Gospel of our Lord Jesus.Praise be to you, O Christ!HYMN OF THE DAY: 134 – O Bride of Christ, RejoiceSERMON based on Mark 11: Hosanna!CONFESSION OF FAITH: Apostles’ Creed, p. 19OFFERINGPRAYER & LORD’S PRAYERHYMN: 133 – Ride On, Ride On in MajestyCLOSING PRAYER: CW p. 25CLOSING HYMN: 341 – Crown Him with Many CrownsTHIS WEEKToday 2 Samuel 23 9:30 - Palm Sunday Worship 10:45 - Sunday School, Bible classMonday 2 Samuel 24Tuesday 1 Kings 1 7 PM - CAP Class Wednesday 1 Kings 2 5-6 PM - Small Catechism Class Thursday 1 Kings 3 7 PM - Maundy Thursday Worship with Holy CommunionFriday 1 Kings 4 7 PM - Good Friday WorshipSaturday 1 Kings 5 9:30 AM - Bible Basics Sunday 1 Kings 6 6:30 - Men arrive to cook breakfast 7:30-9 AM - Easter Breakfast 9:30 - Easter Festival Worship NOTESHoly Week this week.                                                      

Worship audio from March 4, Lent 3B. Bulletin here or below:Welcome to Shepherd of the Lakes! We’re here to shepherd Christ’s flock and seek the lost sheep by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with all. Come, let us worship!For your convenience, in the back corner of the sanctuary there is a room for any parents with children in need of a quiet place. The restrooms are located on the lower level. Please ask if you have any further questions or concerns. Lord Jesus, zeal for your Father’s house consumed you. May that same fervor consume us also, who are your spiritual dwelling through faith, that we may offer the AMEN.Faith & Forgiveness:People are also warned that the term faith does not mean simply a knowledge of a history, such as the ungodly and devil have [James 2:19]. Rather, it means a faith that believes, not merely the history, but also the effect of the history. In other words, it believes this article: the forgiveness of sins. We have grace, righteousness, and forgiveness of sins through Christ.The person who knows that he has a Father who is gracious to him through Christ truly knows God [John 14:7]. He also knows that God cares for him [1 Peter 5:7], and he calls upon God [Romans 10:13]. In a word, he is not without God, as are the heathen. For devils and the ungodly are not able to believe this article: the forgiveness of sins. Hence, they hate God as an enemy [Romans 8:7] and do not call Him [Romans 3:11–12] and expect no good from Him. 26 Augustine also warns his readers about the word faith and teaches that the term is used in the Scriptures, not for the knowledge that is in the ungodly, but for the confidence that consoles and encourages the terrified mind.Apology to the Augsburg Confession, Article 1 (Concordia p. 43) Because He Knew: He Put His House in OrderJesus knew all along he was going to die. That was the eternal plan of the Father, that the holy Son of God would suffer and die for a world of sinners. ...In preparation for that day, Jesus cleansed the Temple during Holy Week, just as he did at the beginning of his ministry.How does the cleansing of the Temple guide our Christian lives & work today? OPENING HYMN: 401 – Your Works, Not Mine, O ChristLITURGY: Common Service with Holy Communion, p. 15Please rise.PRAYER OF THE DAY:M: Almighty God, look with favor on your humble servants and stretch out the right hand of your power to defend us against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.The WordFIRST READING: Exodus 20:1-17The Law, given by the LORD our God, demands perfect obedience:Then God spoke all these words: 2I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from the land of Egypt, where you were slaves. 3You shall have no other gods beside me. 4You shall not make any carved image for yourself or a likeness of anything in heaven above, or on the earth below, or in the waters under the earth. 5Do not bow down to them or be subservient to them, for I the LORD your God am a jealous God. I follow up on the guilt of the fathers with their children, their grandchildren, and their great-grandchildren, if they also hate me. 6But I show mercy to thousands who love me and keep my commandments. 7You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not permit anyone who misuses his name to escape unpunished. 8Remember the Sabbath day by setting it apart as holy. 9Six days you are to serve and do all your regular work, 10but the seventh day shall be a sabbath rest to the LORD your God. Do not do any regular work, neither you, nor your sons or daughters, nor your male or female servants, nor your cattle, nor the alien who is residing inside your gates, 11for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and everything that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. In this way the LORD blessed the seventh day and made it holy. 12Honor your father and your mother so that you may spend many days on the land that the LORD your God is giving to you. 13You shall not commit murder. 14You shall not commit adultery. 15You shall not steal. 16You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. 17You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, his male servant, his female servant, his ox, his donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!SECOND READING: Romans 8:1-10The flesh has no strength to free itself from the condemnations of God’s law; but through Christ, God proclaims freedom:So then, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3Indeed, what the law was unable to do, because it was weakened by the flesh, God did, when he sent his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to deal with sin. God condemned sin in his flesh, 4so that the righteous decree of the law would be fully satisfied in us who are not walking according to the flesh, but according to the spirit. 5To be sure, those who are in harmony with the sinful flesh think about things the way the sinful flesh does, and those in harmony with the spirit think about things the way the spirit does. 6Now, the way the sinful flesh thinks results in death, but the way the spirit thinks results in life and peace. 7For the mindset of the sinful flesh is hostile to God, since it does not submit to God’s law, and in fact, it cannot. 8Those who are in the sinful flesh cannot please God. 9But you are not in the sinful flesh but in the spirit, if indeed God’s Spirit lives in you. And if someone does not have the Spirit of Christ, that person does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, but your spirit is alive because of righteousness. THEME VERSE: John 3:14-15Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. Thanks be to God.GOSPEL READING: John 2:13-22Jesus is serious about his Word, his dwelling-place, and what goes on there:Glory be to you, O Lord!13The Jewish Passover was near, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers sitting at tables. 15He made a whip of cords and drove everyone out of the temple courts, along with the sheep and oxen. He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. 16To those selling doves he said, “Get these things out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a place of business!” 17His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” 18So the Jews responded, “What sign are you going to show us to prove you can do these things?” 19Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” 20The Jews said, “It took forty-six years to build this temple! And you are going to raise it in three days?” 21But Jesus was speaking about the temple of his body. 22When Jesus was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this. Then they believed the Scripture and what Jesus had said. This is the Gospel of our Lord Jesus.Praise be to you, O Christ!HYMN OF THE DAY: 456 – Forth in Your Name, O Lord, I GoSERMON based on John 2: Jesus Promises to Keep Setting His House in OrderCONFESSION OF FAITH: Nicene Creed, p. 31OFFERINGPRAYER & LORD’S PRAYERThe sacramentFor our Holy Communion practice, please see the purple sheet in the pew racks.COMMUNION LITURGY: p. 33DISTRIBUTION HYMN: 532 – God is Here! As We His PeopleSONG OF SIMEON: CW p. 24CLOSING HYMN: 530 – Hark! The Church Proclaims Her Honor THIS WEEKToday 2 Samuel 2 9:30 - Lent 3 Worship with Holy Communion 10:45 - Sunday School, Bible classMonday 2 Samuel 3Tuesday 2 Samuel 4 7 PM - CAP Class (Faith, Conversion)Wednesday 2 Samuel 5 5-6 PM - Small Catechism Class 6-6:45 PM - Lenten Supper 7 PM - Midweek Lenten WorshipThursday 2 Samuel 6 6 PM - ChoirFriday 2 Samuel 7Saturday 2 Samuel 8 9:30 AM - Bible Basics (Egg Bake...?)Sunday 2 Samuel 9 “Thank God for Coffee!” Sunday 9:30 - Lent 4 Worship 10:45 - Sunday School & Bible Class (Medical Directives & POA for Health Care)NOTESMidweek Lenten services continue - 6 PM meal, 7 PM worship.Catechism class 5-6 PM Wednesday.Rev. Curt Seefeldt will preach next Sunday & speak during Bible class on the topic of advance medical directives & Power of Attorney for Health Care.DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME NEXT WEEKEND. Spring ahead!Looking Ahead to Next Sunday:Theme Lent 4: Because He Knew, He Promised Salvation through FaithColor PurpleLiturgy Service of the Word, p.38Hymns 381, 427, 384, 748; CW Psalm 90Readings from John 3, Numbers 21, Ephesians 2Verse of the Day John 3:16Green Pastures with Jesus is the podcast from Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church of Fairmont, MN. Here you’ll find a variety of segments to lead you to the green pastures of the Word of God, where our Good Shepherd feeds our faith.  Find us online: www.shepherdofthelakes.net or http://facebook.com/shepherdofthelakes Worship is Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM.Bible class & Sunday School follow at 10:40 AM.323 E. 1st St – Fairmont, MNpastorhagen@icloud.com or (507) 236-9572 iTunes & iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/green-pastures-jesus-shepherd/id1183522558?mt=2 Stitcher link: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127180&refid=stprOr simply search for “Green Pastures with Jesus” in your podcast app. Intro & Outro courtesy of Koine - The Church Band. Check them out at www.koinemusic.com, or find them on iTunes & Amazon: Search for Koine.     

The squeeze on Portland's real estate market has sent artists scampering for affordable space. On Feb. 28, Portland city leaders will bring a year's worth of research to bear with two dozen recommendations aimed at preserving the arts spaces that remain and clearing a path for the studios, galleries and venues of tomorrow. We’re going to spend this hour looking at those recommendations and getting some innovative ideas that are not in the plan.Towne Storage - Where Are They Now?There are many artists and arts groups that have been priced out of their space. But one of the stories that stayed with us was Towne Storage. A 100-year-old warehouse in the Central Eastside, its brick walls and wood floors housed hundreds of creative businesses for decades — artists, photographers, musicians, booksellers and much more. We caught up with a few artists who used to work there.The Vision: Commissioners Nick Fish and Chloe Eudaly - 5:48City Commissioners Nick Fish and Chloe Eudaly, working in concert with Mayor Ted Wheeler, will present a series of two dozen recommendations aimed at preserving the city’s creative space. Their work has been deeply informed by Towne Storage and other projects, as well as by case studies from other West Coast cities. We sat down with both of them this week to hear more about what they’re proposing.Proposal I: Re-Establish the Arts Concierge - 9:21The minute you start asking around about creative space in Portland, there’s a guy everyone tells you to see: Ken Unkeles. The owner of five industrial buildings filled with maker space, he’s played a long-term strategy to turn inexpensive buildings into artist studios, while staying in the black. His secret weapon? A lone employee at the Bureau of Development Services, Suzanne Vara. Vara’s mandate was to help shepherd small businesses through the complex permitting process. One of Commissioner Fish and Eudaly’s proposals involves recreating Vara’s unique role.Proposal XV: Creative Districts — 18:17Another proposal up for consideration this month would ask Portland to designate creative districts. By drawing bright lines around a neighborhood rich with artists, music or other makers, in hopes of influencing design and permitting decisions. Seattle is already doing this. Our colleague Marcie Sillman from sister station KUOW in Seattle sent us this case study.Proposal XV: A Dedicated Real Estate Investment Model — 24:16Some arts non-profits would dearly love to buy their own building and leave behind the uncertainties of leasing space. We were fascinated by a nonprofit in San Francisco that’s helping arts groups do it: the Community Arts Stabilization Trust. Reporter Cy Musiker at KQED in San Francisco tells how it works. Then, we speak with Moy Eng, executive director of CAST, to talk about whether her group’s model could work in a smaller city.Proposal VI: Incentivize Creative Space — 34:50Fish and Eudaly’s proposals include a recommendation that the Revenue Bureau consider ways to make it more viable for commercial developers to build creative space into their buildings. Portland’s most famous experiment of this kind is Milepost 5. Perched on Northeast 82nd Avenue, the complex is full of condos and apartments for artists. But it has something of a mixed legacy, and the building is about to change hands. We check in with Milepost 5 at 10 years, and talk with the project’s developer, Brad Malsin.Zidell Yards Will Reshape Portland's Skyline — With Arts at the Table — 45:10The clanging of steel on steel that filled the air for a half century of barge building at the Zidell Yards went silent when the company launched its barge business last year. But consider this quiet on the 33- acre-stretch of land spreading out under the Ross Island Bridge along the Willamette River’s west like a field gone to fallow. Zidell Yards is waiting to be reborn as an enormous, new, multi-use development: office space, housing, parks, and restaurants, with, if the Zidell family has its way, affordable arts space interwoven throughout. We catch up with Charlene Zidell and some of the arts groups imagining how they might make a new model with arts co-working space, a flexible performance hall, and an ambitious public art plan that spreads across Zidell Yards, OHSU, and OMSI's coming development. Can they create a new center of gravity for the arts?

Worship audio from Dec 24, 2017 - Christmas Eve Candlelight service.Bulletin here, text at the bottom.Green Pastures with Jesus is the daily podcast from Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church of Fairmont, MN. Here you’ll find a variety of segments to lead you to the green pastures of the Word of God, where our Good Shepherd feeds our faith.  Find us online: www.shepherdofthelakes.net or http://facebook.com/shepherdofthelakes Worship is Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM.Bible class & Sunday School follow at 10:40 AM.323 E. 1st St – Fairmont, MNpastorhagen@icloud.com or (507) 236-9572 iTunes & iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/green-pastures-jesus-shepherd/id1183522558?mt=2 Stitcher link: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127180&refid=stprOr simply search for “Green Pastures with Jesus” in your podcast app. Intro & Outro courtesy of Koine - The Church Band. Check them out at www.koinemusic.com, or find them on iTunes & Amazon: Search for Koine. Bible text from Biblegateway.com - EHV.                 elcome to Shepherd of the Lakes! We’re here to shepherd Christ’s flock and seek the lost sheep by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with all. Come, let us worship!For your convenience, in the back corner of the sanctuary there is a room for any parents with children in need of a quiet place. The restrooms are located on the lower level. Please ask if you have any further questions or concerns. Lord Jesus, bless our Christmas celebrations. You know me far better than I know myself; you came to this world as a baby in order to create peace between me and you. Grant me a quiet heart to hear your Word, and remind me again with the joy of your birth; AMEN.The Gift of Christmas:“In the obedience of this person Jesus . . . Christ has covered all our disobedience, which dwells in our nature and its thoughts, words, and works. Our disobedience is not charged against us for condemnation; it is pardoned and forgiven out of pure grace alone, for Christ’s sake.”Formula of Concord, Article 3 (Concordia p. 545)Our worship this evening is an adaptation of the Lessons and Carols service traditionally held at King's College, Cambridge, England, on December 24th every year. Lessons and Carols was first held on Christmas Eve, 1918. It was planned by Eric Milner-White, who at the age of thirty-four had just been appointed Dean of King’s College after experience as an army chaplain. The lessons for tonight have been used for almost 100 years to recall God’s promise to send a Savior, as well as that promise’s fulfillment.   EXHORTATION & PRAYERPlease rise.Dear people of God, in this Christmas season, it is our duty and delight to hear again the message of the angels and, in heart and mind, to go to Bethlehem and see this thing which has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us — the Christ Child lying in a manger, born to save us.Let us read and learn in Holy Scripture the story of the loving purposes of God from the first days after our fall into sin to the glorious redemption brought to us by this holy child.But first, let us pray for people all over the world who would delight with us to know the good news of Jesus Christ and who would join with us in singing his praises. Let us pray for the people of our community and our church.And, because this would please the Lord, let us remember in his name the poor and helpless, the cold, the hungry and the oppressed, the sick and those who are sad, the lonely and the unloved, and the elderly and the little children. We especially remember all those who do not know the Lord Jesus, those who do not love him, and those who by unrepentant sin have grieved his heart of love.Finally, let us remember before God all those who rejoice with us in heaven, who live in greater light than we, that multitude which no one can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, who died in faith, and who live before the throne of God and praise him each day in his temple. We confess that we are united with them as we are united with one another.To sum up all these petitions, let us pray as Christ himself taught us:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever; Amen.OPENING HYMN: 55 – Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful FIRST LESSON: Genesis 3:8-15God promises that a descendant of Eve, as the champion and substitute of all mankind, would win a victory over Satan and rob him of his power.8They heard the voice of the LORD God, who was walking around in the garden during the cooler part of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. 9The LORD God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” 10The man said, “I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself.” 11God said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree from which I commanded you not to eat?” 12The man said, “The woman you gave to be with me—she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate it.” 13The LORD God said to the woman, “What have you done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” 14The LORD God said to the serpent: Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all the livestock, and more than every wild animal. You shall crawl on your belly,and you shall eat dust all the days of your life. 15I will put hostility between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will crush his heel. SECOND LESSON: Genesis 22:15-18God repeats his promise: All nations will be blessed through Abraham’s descendent. 15The Angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven 16and said, “I have sworn by myself, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17I will bless you greatly, and I will multiply your descendants greatly, like the stars of the sky and like the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the city gates of their enemies. 18In your seed all the nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”   CONFESSION OF FAITHFrom the Augsburg Confession, Article 3:M: Our churches teach that the Word, that is, the Son of God, assumed the human nature in the womb of the Virgin Mary. C: So there are two natures — the divine and the human — inseparably joined in one person. There is one Christ, true God and true man, who was born of the Virgin Mary, truly suffered, was crucified, died, and was buried. He did this to reconcile the Father to us, and to be a sacrifice, not only for original sin and guilt, but also for every sin of all humanity. He also descended into hell, and truly rose again on the third day. Afterward, he ascended into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father. There he forever reigns and has dominion over all creatures. He sanctifies those who believe in Him, by sending the Holy Spirit into their hearts to rule, comfort, and make them alive. He defends them against the devil and the power of sin.The same Christ will openly come again to judge the living and the dead, according to the Apostles’ Creed.THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7The Promised One will rule on David’s throne forever.2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.On those living in the land of the shadow of death, the light has dawned. ... 6For to us a child is born. To us a son is given. The authority to rule will rest on his shoulders. His name will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7There will be no limit to his authority and no end to his peace. He will rule on David’s throne and over his kingdom to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from now on and forever.The zeal of the LORD of Armies will accomplish this. HYMN: 42 – Come, Your Hearts and Voices RaisingFOURTH LESSON: Micah 5:2-4God points to the place where the Messiah will be born.2“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come the one to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from ancient times, from eternity.” 3Therefore he will surrender them until the time she who is in labor gives birth to a child. Then the remainder of his brothers will return to the children of Israel. 4He will stand and shepherd with the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. They will dwell securely, for at that time he will be great to the ends of the earth. FIFTH LESSON: Matthew 1:18-25The angel’s announcement to Joseph.18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. His mother, Mary, was pledged in marriage to Joseph. Before they came together, she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph, her husband, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her. So he decided to divorce her privately. 20 But as he was considering these things, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”22 All this happened to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: 23 “Look, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son. And they will name him Immanuel,” which means, “God with us.”24 When Joseph woke up from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him. He took Mary home as his wife, 25 but he was not intimate with her until she gave birth to her firstborn son.[f] And he named him Jesus.CONFESSION OF FAITHAdapted from Dr. Martin Luther’s seventh sermon on John 1, from 1537/8. (LW 22:102f)M: John’s Gospel says: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Earlier, John called the Word ‘God,’ then a Light which came into the world and created the world - and yet, was not accepted by the world. C: With this word ‘flesh,’ we see how God has assumed our human flesh and blood. Human reason cannot comprehend the mercy of our God, choosing to share our humanity. M: We Christians learn to prize and esteem these words, for herein we see the gospel. The Son of God did not take on himself the nature of angels, but humbled himself and took on the seed of Abraham. C: Jesus Christ, who is of my flesh, blood, and soul, is seated in heaven at the right hand of God the Father. The humanity of Christ is enduring proof of God’s mercy toward me, on account of Jesus. M: These words are not given for you to misuse or merely take up on occasion; these words are given for you to believe. C: Therefore, we should constantly have such words in our heart and on our lips. Let us learn not to argue with the devil when he tempts us; rather, let us put him to flight with the heartfelt words: “The Word became flesh for me!”M: The eternal Son of God ‘committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth;’C: And though he was not guilty of death, he became man for our comfort and salvation. Yes, he became a curse and sin for us, in order to deliver us from the eternal curse, and to justify us. M: We believe the Scriptures and confess with the holy Christian church, which existed at all times and will endure until the end of the world: This article of our Christian faith, together with all the others, is firmly and solidly established by the apostles & prophets, the spokesmen of the Holy Spirit:All: That Christ, our Lord and God, assumed true human nature; and that he became a natural man like any other man. He dwelt among us, with a human body as you & I have; he was nourished and grew as every other human, except without sin. SIXTH LESSON: Luke 2:1-7The birth of our Lord.In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3And everyone went to register, each to his own town. 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the town of Nazareth, into Judea, to the town of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was from the house and family line of David. 5He went to be registered with Mary, his wife, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. ( . . . continued . . . )6And so it was that while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. HYMN: 61 – Hark! The Herald Angels SingSEVENTH LESSON: Luke 2:8-20The angel’s announcement to the shepherds.8There were in the same country shepherds staying out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified! 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. For behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which will be for all people: 11Today in the town of David, a Savior was born for you. He is Christ the Lord. 12And this will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude from the heavenly army, praising God and saying, 14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward mankind.” 15When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Now let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they told others the message they had been told about this child. 18And all who heard it were amazed by what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. HYMN: 263 – All Glory Be to God on HighSermon based on Luke 2: A Song about PeaceOFFERINGAfter the offering, an usher will come to your pew and light the candle nearest the center aisle. Please then light the candle next to you until all the candles are lit in the pew. When all the candles are lit, the lights will be dimmed. Remember to tip the unlit candle and leave the lit candle vertical.PRAYERO God, who makes us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth of your only Son, Jesus Christ; grant that, as we joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, so may we also behold him with sure confidence when he shall come to be our judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever;Amen.BLESSINGMay he who by his incarnation gathered things earthly and heavenly into one, fill us with such joy that comes with the knowledge of the forgiveness of sins and the hope of eternal life. And the blessing of God Almighty - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - be upon you and remain with you always;Amen!CLOSING HYMNPlease be seated for our closing hymn:Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar; Heav'nly hosts sing, Alleluia; Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, Love's pure lightRadiant beams from thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.December 31 worship at 9:30 AM & 7 PM. All are welcome to the parsonage (517 Tilden St) for fellowship after New Year’s Eve worship. Adult confirmation for Ingrid Chrisman, Josh Chrisman,Travis & Ventura Ulrich will be next Sunday.                                                           THIS WEEKToday Joshua 12 9:30 AM - Advent 4 Worship with Holy Communion 6:30 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight WorshipMonday Joshua 13Tuesday Joshua 14Wednesday Joshua 15Thursday Joshua 16Saturday Joshua 17 9:15 AM - Bible Basics: Fellowship & EvangelismSunday Joshua 18 9:30 AM - Christmas 1 Worship with Holy Communion 7 PM - New Year’s Eve Worship with Holy Communion  Looking Ahead to Next Sunday:Theme Christmas 1Color WhiteLiturgy CW p. 15 with Holy CommunionHymns 78, 77, 5, 76Readings from Isaiah 45, Colossians 3, Luke 2; Psalm 111Verse of the Day Colossians 3:15   

Gospel LK 17:5-10The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”  The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. “Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here immediately and take your place at table’?  Would he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished’?  Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded?  So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’”

Luke 15:8-20 (NASB 77) Shepherds, at the time of Jesus, were the Black Sheep of society. Woe is the lowly Black Sheep of the Family. He is maligned ... misunderstood ... marginalized. The Black Sheep Often Sparks Debate Among The Rest Of The Flock: Shall we include him in family gatherings? Will he finally mend his ways? How can we manage him? Maybe he has a History Of … Criminal Conduct Financial Problems Mental Illness Ongoing Conflicts with Multiple Relatives Substance Abuse Gambling or Other Addictions Unstable Relationships Long Periods of Unemployment May only differ up or down from the rest of the family in … Values & Lifestyle Professional / Educational Attainment Religious, Philosophical & Personal Values Political Affiliation Isaiah 1:18 (NASB) “Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.” Isaiah 53:6 (NASB) All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way; But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him. John 10:7-13 (NASB) Jesus therefore said to them again, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly. 11I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12He who is a hireling, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, beholds the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees, and the wolf snatches them, and scatters them. 13He flees because he is a hireling, and is not concerned about the sheep.” Luke 15:4-5 (NASB) “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it? 5And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.” Revelation 5:9 (NASB) And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy art Thou to take the book, and to break its seals; for Thou wast slain, and didst purchase for God with Thy blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.”

16: Strait Gate by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

15: Kingdom First by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

14: Avoid Hypocrisy/Prayer by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

13: Resist Not Evil by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

12: Living Right by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

11: Let Your Light Shine by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

10: Beatitude Overview by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

9: Peacemakers &Persecution by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

8: Pure in Heart by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

7: Mercy by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

6: Righteousness by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

5: Kingdom of God by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

4: Meekness by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

3: Mourn by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

2: Humility by Rev. Vince Finnegan (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67) Jesus' teachings were radical, the opposite of our normal, yet comprise everything necessary for "the good life" that we all desire. Alcoholics Anonymous and the numerous other Twelve Step programs have their spiritual roots in the Bible--specifically in the Sermon on the Mount (Jesus' first teaching), 1Corinthians 13, and the book of James. Inside Out brings to light the biblical perspective AA's pioneers developed, practiced, and proved effective. Students experienced the following from participation in the class: A New and Better Life -- The life with God is a unique, exciting adventure and superior in many ways to the ordinary mundane existence. Jesus said it well: "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10Peace of Mind -- God's acceptance and forgiveness eliminate insecurities, anxiety, fear, and shame. Jesus, the Prince of peace, brings peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 Love and Belonging -- The security and comfort of belonging to God and His family is the most satisfying reality anyone can enjoy. You are loved and valued. Purposeful and Meaningful Life that Honors God and Serves Others -- You can make a difference! God's purpose and power eradicate the humdrum pointlessness and ineffectiveness of life. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10The eight-session class (April 7-May 26) will be every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:45pm.... To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=67

When we are locked outside of the house, Jesus becomes the door so we can be at home in the family of God I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. - John 10:9-11

Isaiah 35:1-10The return of the exiles is a major Bible narrative; not just in the history of Israel but in every human heart. God's promise and our response lead to a "highway" back to God.

A Kingdom Torn In Two by Jason Adams I Kings 12:1-11 The Northern Tribes Secede 12Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king.2When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard of it (for he was still in Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon), then Jeroboam returned from* Egypt.3And they sent and called him; and Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came and said to Rehoboam,4‘Your father made our yoke heavy. Now therefore lighten the hard service of your father and his heavy yoke that he placed on us, and we will serve you.’5He said to them, ‘Go away for three days, then come again to me.’ So the people went away. 6 Then King Rehoboam took counsel with the older men who had attended his father Solomon while he was still alive, saying, ‘How do you advise me to answer this people?’7They answered him, ‘If you will be a servant to this people today and serve them, and speak good words to them when you answer them, then they will be your servants for ever.’ 8But he disregarded the advice that the older men gave him, and consulted the young men who had grown up with him and now attended him. 9He said to them, ‘What do you advise that we answer this people who have said to me, “Lighten the yoke that your father put on us”?’10The young men who had grown up with him said to him, ‘Thus you should say to this people who spoke to you, “Your father made our yoke heavy, but you must lighten it for us”; thus you should say to them, “My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist. 11Now, whereas my father laid on you a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.” ’

Waiting for Jesus 1 Thessalonian 1:8-10The wrath that is comingThe expected wait v10 The extemporary work

Click here to listen or download this message.7-18-10, SAM, CLCPlan to Prosper 2He said He would meet our wants as well as our needs!Judges 18:10 When ye go, ye shall come unto a people secure, and to a large land: for God hath given it into your hands; a place where [there is] no want of any thing that [is] in the earth.Judges 19:19 Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man [which is] with thy servants: [there is] no want of any thing.Psalms 23:1 The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.Psalms 34:9-10 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for [there is] no want to them that fear him. 10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].Psalms 84:11 For the LORD God [is] a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good [thing] will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.Review1st step to prospering is establishing the FACT that it is God's will for you prosper, 3 John 2. We prosper by faith, faith can't operate without the knowledge of the will of God.We must also understand that God gives us the POWER to get wealth (the blessing) but He does not just give us the wealth. Even in rare cases where someone comes in and gives someone a large amount of money, etc, that person had to make the decision to do that, God did not force them. And, God did not rain that money down from heaven.God plans for us to prosper! Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.The bad plans come from the other place!John 10:10 (Amplified Bible)10The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).Ps 23 – He’s the Good Sheppard!!Next is tithing, obeying the Word. Tithes were for the work of the local congregation, the local church.16 Different Kinds Of Offerings:BurntLev 1:3-17; Psa 66:15SinLev 4:3-35; 6:25; 10:17TrespassLev 5:16-19; 6:6; 7:1PeaceLev 3:1-17; 7:11HeaveExd 29:27,28; 7:14; Num 15:19WaveExd 29:26; Lev 7:30MeatLev 2:1-16; Num 15:4DrinkGen 35:14; Exd 29:40; Num 15:5ThankLev 7:12; 22:29; Psa 50:14Free-willLev 23:38; Deu 16:10; 23:23IncenseExd 30:8; Mal 1:11; Luk 1:9First-fruitsExd 22:29; Deu 18:4TitheLev 27:30; Num 18:21; Deu 14:22GiftsExd 35:22; Num 7:2-88JealousyNum 5:15Personal, for redemptionExd 30:13,15Malachi 3Malachi was written after the rebuilding of the temple and Jerusalem. Some changes had been made, but the people were in sin. One of the things he was sent to reprove them about was their lack of tithes. It makes the case that tithing is of the heart. “If you’re not tithing, you’re just going through the motions.” Nehemiah 13:10-1310 I also realized that the portions for the Levites had not been given them; for each of the Levites and the singers who did the work had gone back to his field. 11 So I contended with the rulers, and said, “Why is the house of God forsaken?” And I gathered them together and set them in their place. 12 Then all Judah brought the tithe of the grain and the new wine and the oil to the storehouse. 13 And I appointed as treasurers over the storehouse Shelemiah the priest and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah; and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were considered faithful, and their task was to distribute to their brethren.Matthew 6:21 (New International Version)21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Hebrews 7:5-95 And indeed those who are of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to receive tithes from the people according to the law, that is, from their brethren, though they have come from the loins of Abraham; 6 but he whose genealogy is not derived from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. 7 Now beyond all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the better. 8 Here mortal men receive tithes, but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives. 9 Even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, so to speak,2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.Corinthians 9:8 (Amplified Bible)8And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation].It’s His plan to bless us, for us to be a blessing to the world, we just have to get with the plan! It’s ours, we must possess it!!Click here to go the the site where you can view the whole sermon outline, listen online, or download to your computer.

Romans 7:7-25 (English Standard Version) The Law and Sin  7What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, "You shall not covet." 8But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of covetousness. For apart from the law, sin lies dead. 9I was once alive apart from the law, but when the commandment came, sin came alive and I died. 10The very commandment that promised life proved to be death to me. 11For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me. 12So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.  13Did that which is good, then, bring death to me? By no means! It was sin, producing death in me through what is good, in order that sin might be shown to be sin, and through the commandment might become sinful beyond measure. 14For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin. 15For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. 16Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. 17So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. 18For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. 20Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me.  21So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand. 22For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being, 23but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. 24Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? 25Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. Cross references: Romans 7:7 : Romans 3:20 Romans 7:7 : Romans 13:9; Exodus 20:17; Deut 5:21 Romans 7:8 : Romans 7:11; Gal 5:13 Romans 7:8 : 1 Cor 15:56 Romans 7:10 : Romans 10:5 Romans 7:11 : Romans 7:8 Romans 7:11 : Gen 3:13; Heb 3:13 Romans 7:12 : Psalm 19:8, 9; 119:137; 2 Pet 2:21; Romans 7:16 Romans 7:14 : 1 Kgs 21:20, 25; 2 Kgs 17:17; Isa 50:1; 52:3 Romans 7:15 : Romans 7:18, 19; Gal 5:17 Romans 7:16 : 1 Tim 1:8; Romans 7:12 Romans 7:17 : Romans 7:20 Romans 7:18 : Gen 6:5; 8:21; Job 14:4; 15:14; Psalm 51:5 Romans 7:19 : Romans 7:15 Romans 7:20 : Romans 7:17 Romans 7:22 : Psalm 1:2; 112:1; 119:35 Romans 7:22 : 2 Cor 4:16; Eph 3:16; 1 Pet 3:4 Romans 7:23 : Gal 5:17; James 4:1 Romans 7:24 : Romans 6:6; 8:23  

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