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MARCH 18- THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- Numbers 26:52-28:15; Luke 3:1-22; Psalm 61:1-8; Proverbs 11:16-17  Commentary written and read by Pastor David K. MacAdam Psalm 61:1-8 read by Andrew Blair Special song: "Lead Me to the Rock Psalm 61) performed by Pastor David K MacAdam and Glenn Gray Like and subscribe to the One Year Bible Tour Guide this year and sign up to receive the written commentary to follow along with at www.newlife.org

Do you ever feel lonely? Do you sometimes think that your problems and pressures are about to overwhelm you? Do you ever wonder where God is? There is good news for you: God is much closer than you know.  As we continue our inspirational series on Abraham, Isaac and Jacob from the first book of the Bible, Genesis, we see it has much relevance for us today. Genesis is an action packed book full of stories about a God who is good, faithful and wants to bless you, your family and every generation. Maybe you especially need to hear today that God loves you, knows you and watches over you.   In Genesis 28, after Jacob received the blessing from his father Isaac, he went from Beersheba to Harran (southeastern Turkey, near Syria today). As night fell, he rested using a stone for a pillow, and had an amazing dream of a stairway rooted on earth with its top touching heaven, with angels going up and down. Above it, the Lord appeared, reiterating the covenantal promises made to Abraham and Isaac, now extending them to Jacob and his descendants. God promised the land on which Jacob was lying, numerous descendants, blessings for all earth's peoples through him, and divine presence and protection.   When he awoke, Jacob called the place "the house of God" and "the gate of heaven" (Genesis 28:16-17). He took the stone he slept on and set it up as an altar, anointing it with oil, and naming the place Bethel. Jacob then committed himself to God, promising that the Lord would be his God and he would give a tenth of everything he received back to Him. This story not only marks a pivotal moment in Jacob's personal spiritual journey but also in the unfolding narrative of God's covenant with His people.   Today, God is much closer than you know. He is near, even when you are not aware of it (Matthew 4:17). We see:   1. God wants to speak to you while you rest (Genesis 28:10-11; Exodus 3:4; Psalm 30:5; Psalm 34:18; Matthew 11:29; Psalms 46:10) 2. God wants to give you a dream (Genesis 28:12-15; Matthew 6:10; Romans 8:31)  3. God wants you to experience amazing grace (Genesis 28:16-22; Psalm 18:2; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Mark 12:30-31)  Apply   1. God wants to speak to you while you rest (Genesis 28:10-11). Many times we are looking ahead to the future, busy with the daily reality of our lives. Jacob certainly had a lot of drama going on. He'd just received the blessing and promise from his father in questionable circumstances, he'd seriously fallen out with his brother, he's leaving his home and is on a mission to find a wife. But it is on this journey in the wilderness, at night, when he's trying to rest in a hard place that God chooses to speak to him. God speaks to us when we simply rest. He speaks to us when we are quiet in ourselves. He speaks in the wilderness seasons (Genesis 28:10). God speaks to Jacob when he is out on his own in the middle of nowhere! It was when he was on his own that he came to know how close God was. This is so often the time we discover that God is with us in a powerful way. This was also Moses' experience, 40 years in the desert when God appeared to him through the burning bush (Exodus 3:4). The wilderness is the place of preparation. It is the place of character formation. It's the place where we grow in humility and come to truly recognise our need of God, learning to rely on Him. Maybe you're not seeing everything you want to see in your life right now. Maybe you haven't achieved the goals you want to achieve. Maybe you're not where you thought you'd be. Well good news, you're in the right place for God to speak to you in a powerful way! He speaks in the dark times (Genesis 28:11). When did God speak to him? It was night. God was close to him in the darkness. We can all go through dark times in life. There can be times in life that are intimidating, where you can't see the way forward. You can experience fear, heaviness and maybe even depression. But just as day follows night, God's word gives hope even in the darkest of times (Psalm 30:5). God speaks in the hard times (Genesis 28:11). In the hard times of life, God speaks powerfully (Psalm 34:18). In this hard time, Jacob suddenly realised that God was much closer than he had understood. But he only had this revelation when he was resting. We must also learn to rest to hear the voice of God and to draw near to Him (Matthew 11:29; Psalms 46:10). Today, you need to slow down and listen. Find a quiet place in your heart and find a quiet place. So today, this week, this season, how busy are you? You need to slow down and find rest in your spirit for God to speak to you.   2. God wants to give you a dream. Jacob had a dream that changed his life. God is closer than you know and wants to give you a dream for your life. A dream that is supernatural (Genesis 28:12-13). Whilst he was resting, he had a vision of the glory of God. Angels were all around. God was over all. Heaven was touching earth. Jacob saw the bigger picture that there is a spiritual world outside of our natural experiences. Jesus says we must pray for an experience like this in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:10). As believers we need to be launched into a life of visions and dreams. We need a much more spiritual and supernatural mentality (See David Yonggi Cho ‘The Fourth Dimension' and Pastor Cesar Castellanos 'Dream And You Will Win The World'). Our own pastors in King's Church International, Pastors Wes & Adriana Richards, constantly encourage us to dream big dreams and believe that God wants to give us the very best in our lives. God is close and He will give you a powerful dream for your life. But for us to receive this dream, we need to be still, we need to rest. When you have a revelation of the greatness and goodness of God you can live with boldness, confidence and purpose. God will give you a dream that is based on a promise (Genesis 28:13-14). Jacob's dream was of the most amazing partnership, promise, and plan. He had heard this from his father, but now he was hearing it and receiving it in his spirit from God. This is also God's promise to you. Just as God blessed and multiplied Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, He wants to bless you and your family so that you can flourish in life and be all that you are called to be. God will also give you a dream that shapes your life (Genesis 28:15). Jacob from this point knew that God was with him. He was close and would be with him wherever he went and whatever he faced. You need to have this dream and live with the knowledge that God is with you, He is close, He watches over you and is with you wherever you go. He will not leave you and will do what He has promised (Romans 8:31).   3. God wants you to experience amazing grace. Grace is the unmerited favour of God at work in your life. Jacob's dream and revelation changed his life. Grace awakened his spirit and changed his perspective (Genesis 28:16-18). This was like Jesus' disciples' experience after the resurrection when they walked with Him on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:32). Jacob realised that God was close to him and he wasn't even aware of it. He realised the hard place was a holy place and God was deeply at work in his life and would be with him every step of the way. Jacob's whole mentality, perspective and culture changed through this encounter. Grace gave him a spirit of worship (Genesis 28:18-19). He went from sleeping on a rock to realising that the Lord is his Rock (Psalm 18:2). His worry was transformed to worship (2 Corinthians 3:17). Your hard place can become the place of praise and freedom where your vision of God is bigger than your present circumstances. Grace inspired Jacob to give his best (Genesis 28:20-22). Jacob decided to make God the Lord of his life. He was committed to establishing the house of the Lord and decided that, as a sign he will give his best, he will give back to God a tenth of everything he receives. The heart behind the principle of tithing is that we give God our best and seek Him first (Mark 12:30-31). Today, God is much closer than you know. God wants to speak to you, to give you big dreams and visions and for you to see that He is over and above everything. God wants you to have a supernatural encounter so His many promises to you can be fulfilled. Decide to slow down and receive a fresh revelation from God that will change your life forever. 

Do you ever feel lonely? Do you sometimes think that your problems and pressures are about to overwhelm you? Do you ever wonder where God is? There is good news for you: God is much closer than you know.  As we continue our inspirational series on Abraham, Isaac and Jacob from the first book of the Bible, Genesis, we see it has much relevance for us today. Genesis is an action packed book full of stories about a God who is good, faithful and wants to bless you, your family and every generation. Maybe you especially need to hear today that God loves you, knows you and watches over you.   In Genesis 28, after Jacob received the blessing from his father Isaac, he went from Beersheba to Harran (southeastern Turkey, near Syria today). As night fell, he rested using a stone for a pillow, and had an amazing dream of a stairway rooted on earth with its top touching heaven, with angels going up and down. Above it, the Lord appeared, reiterating the covenantal promises made to Abraham and Isaac, now extending them to Jacob and his descendants. God promised the land on which Jacob was lying, numerous descendants, blessings for all earth's peoples through him, and divine presence and protection.   When he awoke, Jacob called the place "the house of God" and "the gate of heaven" (Genesis 28:16-17). He took the stone he slept on and set it up as an altar, anointing it with oil, and naming the place Bethel. Jacob then committed himself to God, promising that the Lord would be his God and he would give a tenth of everything he received back to Him. This story not only marks a pivotal moment in Jacob's personal spiritual journey but also in the unfolding narrative of God's covenant with His people.   Today, God is much closer than you know. He is near, even when you are not aware of it (Matthew 4:17). We see:   1. God wants to speak to you while you rest (Genesis 28:10-11; Exodus 3:4; Psalm 30:5; Psalm 34:18; Matthew 11:29; Psalms 46:10) 2. God wants to give you a dream (Genesis 28:12-15; Matthew 6:10; Romans 8:31)  3. God wants you to experience amazing grace (Genesis 28:16-22; Psalm 18:2; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Mark 12:30-31)  Apply   1. God wants to speak to you while you rest (Genesis 28:10-11). Many times we are looking ahead to the future, busy with the daily reality of our lives. Jacob certainly had a lot of drama going on. He'd just received the blessing and promise from his father in questionable circumstances, he'd seriously fallen out with his brother, he's leaving his home and is on a mission to find a wife. But it is on this journey in the wilderness, at night, when he's trying to rest in a hard place that God chooses to speak to him. God speaks to us when we simply rest. He speaks to us when we are quiet in ourselves. He speaks in the wilderness seasons (Genesis 28:10). God speaks to Jacob when he is out on his own in the middle of nowhere! It was when he was on his own that he came to know how close God was. This is so often the time we discover that God is with us in a powerful way. This was also Moses' experience, 40 years in the desert when God appeared to him through the burning bush (Exodus 3:4). The wilderness is the place of preparation. It is the place of character formation. It's the place where we grow in humility and come to truly recognise our need of God, learning to rely on Him. Maybe you're not seeing everything you want to see in your life right now. Maybe you haven't achieved the goals you want to achieve. Maybe you're not where you thought you'd be. Well good news, you're in the right place for God to speak to you in a powerful way! He speaks in the dark times (Genesis 28:11). When did God speak to him? It was night. God was close to him in the darkness. We can all go through dark times in life. There can be times in life that are intimidating, where you can't see the way forward. You can experience fear, heaviness and maybe even depression. But just as day follows night, God's word gives hope even in the darkest of times (Psalm 30:5). God speaks in the hard times (Genesis 28:11). In the hard times of life, God speaks powerfully (Psalm 34:18). In this hard time, Jacob suddenly realised that God was much closer than he had understood. But he only had this revelation when he was resting. We must also learn to rest to hear the voice of God and to draw near to Him (Matthew 11:29; Psalms 46:10). Today, you need to slow down and listen. Find a quiet place in your heart and find a quiet place. So today, this week, this season, how busy are you? You need to slow down and find rest in your spirit for God to speak to you.   2. God wants to give you a dream. Jacob had a dream that changed his life. God is closer than you know and wants to give you a dream for your life. A dream that is supernatural (Genesis 28:12-13). Whilst he was resting, he had a vision of the glory of God. Angels were all around. God was over all. Heaven was touching earth. Jacob saw the bigger picture that there is a spiritual world outside of our natural experiences. Jesus says we must pray for an experience like this in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:10). As believers we need to be launched into a life of visions and dreams. We need a much more spiritual and supernatural mentality (See David Yonggi Cho ‘The Fourth Dimension' and Pastor Cesar Castellanos 'Dream And You Will Win The World'). Our own pastors in King's Church International, Pastors Wes & Adriana Richards, constantly encourage us to dream big dreams and believe that God wants to give us the very best in our lives. God is close and He will give you a powerful dream for your life. But for us to receive this dream, we need to be still, we need to rest. When you have a revelation of the greatness and goodness of God you can live with boldness, confidence and purpose. God will give you a dream that is based on a promise (Genesis 28:13-14). Jacob's dream was of the most amazing partnership, promise, and plan. He had heard this from his father, but now he was hearing it and receiving it in his spirit from God. This is also God's promise to you. Just as God blessed and multiplied Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, He wants to bless you and your family so that you can flourish in life and be all that you are called to be. God will also give you a dream that shapes your life (Genesis 28:15). Jacob from this point knew that God was with him. He was close and would be with him wherever he went and whatever he faced. You need to have this dream and live with the knowledge that God is with you, He is close, He watches over you and is with you wherever you go. He will not leave you and will do what He has promised (Romans 8:31).   3. God wants you to experience amazing grace. Grace is the unmerited favour of God at work in your life. Jacob's dream and revelation changed his life. Grace awakened his spirit and changed his perspective (Genesis 28:16-18). This was like Jesus' disciples' experience after the resurrection when they walked with Him on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:32). Jacob realised that God was close to him and he wasn't even aware of it. He realised the hard place was a holy place and God was deeply at work in his life and would be with him every step of the way. Jacob's whole mentality, perspective and culture changed through this encounter. Grace gave him a spirit of worship (Genesis 28:18-19). He went from sleeping on a rock to realising that the Lord is his Rock (Psalm 18:2). His worry was transformed to worship (2 Corinthians 3:17). Your hard place can become the place of praise and freedom where your vision of God is bigger than your present circumstances. Grace inspired Jacob to give his best (Genesis 28:20-22). Jacob decided to make God the Lord of his life. He was committed to establishing the house of the Lord and decided that, as a sign he will give his best, he will give back to God a tenth of everything he receives. The heart behind the principle of tithing is that we give God our best and seek Him first (Mark 12:30-31). Today, God is much closer than you know. God wants to speak to you, to give you big dreams and visions and for you to see that He is over and above everything. God wants you to have a supernatural encounter so His many promises to you can be fulfilled. Decide to slow down and receive a fresh revelation from God that will change your life forever. 

Pastor Philip Jeffries Meadowthorpe Baptist Church http://www.meadowthorpebaptistchurch.com 330 Larch Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 523-3815

King David had one main preparation for battle – Psalm 18. And, when the battle was over, he had one mode of debriefing – Psalm 18. In fact, Psalm 18 was his secret weapon. It worked for King David and it can work for all of us.

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the LORD Shall flourish in the courts of our God. ..   Have you ever noticed how God in the economy of time has divided it up for us. God created the physical and natural world with seasons. Our year begins with winter, which blends into spring, then summer and autumn, and then ends with winter again. Our life is measured by the years, yet we live it out by the days. We have twelve months on our calendar which then is broken down into weeks. We have a new week every seven days, and a new month every 30 or so days, and a new year every twelve months.   I'm convinced that God had a divine plan and purpose for us with His division of time. He designed us to work and labor for six days and then to rest one day and prepare for the next six days. God knew that we needed to stop and reflect on the previous six days and remember both His lovingkindness and His faithfulness (v. 2). Of course, we should do this every day, but we needed to especially have a day set apart once a week where we recognized that all that we are, and all that we have is a gift from God. God only gave ten commandments, yet one of them is the commandment to set apart a day each week to rest and remember the source and strength of our life. For the believer in Christ today, that day is Sunday, the first day of the week!   Psalm 92, written by an anonymous person, is a song that is dedicated to helping us experience true worship of our great Most High God on that special day each week! In the first five verses, the song reflects on our worship of God in thanksgiving and the singing of praises to His name, as we remember His lovingkindness, His faithfulness, and His wonderful and great works. And even His thoughts (v. 5). Because we take time to worship, we enjoy and experience a life of overcoming our enemies of the world, the flesh, and the devil (vv. 6-11).     I love these final verses in 12-15, that highlight the truth and reality that the “righteous” worshippers are also a flourishing people. God often uses contrast in Scripture to teach us the difference between good and evil, right and wrong, the broad path that leads to destruction or the narrow way that leads to life everlasting. This Psalm does the same in the final verses.   The senseless brutish crowd is like grass (v. 7), but the righteous are like trees (see 1:3; 52:8; Prov. 11:30; Isa. 1:30; 61:3; Jer. 11:16; 17:8). The wicked may look like sturdy trees, but they don't last (37:35-36; 52:5). The word "flourish" of the workers of iniquity in verse 7 means "to be conspicuous, to shine," while the word “flourish” of the righteous in verses 12-13 means "to be vigorous, to flourish richly." The stately date palm and cedar were highly valued by people in the Near East, the palm for its fruit and the cedar for its wood. Both were appreciated for their beauty, and both trees can survive for many years. Not all godly people live long; some, like Robert Murray M'Cheyne and David Brainerd, die very young. But generally speaking, those who obey God avoid a great deal of the danger and disease that can cause an early death.   The promise in verses 13-14, to stay "fresh and green" in old age and not spend one's life complaining and demanding is a mark of God's special blessing. Read Ps. 71 for a description of an older saint who is fresh, fruitful and flourishing. We change as we grow older, but the Lord never changes. He is our Rock (Psalm 32:4, 15, 18, 30-31), and what He wills for us is perfect, so we will not complain.   Yes, the “righteous” person who delights and meditates in the Word of God “will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that brings forth fruit in its season, whose leaf will not wither, and whatever they do will prosper” (Psalm 1:2-3).   God bless!

Honey from the Rock Psalm 81  

Lead me to the Rock (Psalm 61, Aug 20th 2023) by Sovereign Grace Church

McKenzie Denkins

Like a Rock Psalm 46   “We sing this Psalm to the praise of God, because He is with us and powerfully and miraculously preserves and defends his church and His Word against all fanatical spirits, against the gates of hell, against implacable hatred of the devil and against all the assaults of the world, the flesh and sin." Martin Luther   This psalm teaches us to trust in God whose protection gives us security, whose presence gives us joy and whose power gives us victory.   Looking for past sermons? Visit: firstnaples.org/media

Main Point: Listen to the LORD to be blessed!Outline: 4 Exhortations for God's people:1. Rejoice! (1-2)2. Remember   a. The Reminders (3-5)   b. The Redemption (6-7a)   c. The Revelation (7b)3. Repent (8-12)4. Receive (13-16)

Message from Rodney Bartlett on June 4, 2023

MARCH 18- THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- Numbers 26:52-28:15; Luke 3:1-22; Psalm 61:1-8; Proverbs 11:16-17  Commentary written and read by Pastor David K. MacAdam Psalm 61:1-8 read by Andrew Blair Special song: "Lead Me to the Rock Psalm 61) performed by Pastor David K MacAdam and Glenn Gray

Today we're joined by Corey Jones, Associate Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Ala. We talk about prayer, camp, and sleep aids. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - The Rev. Corey Jones (https://saint-lukes.com/about/) - Camp McDowell (https://campmcdowell.org/) - Song of Simeon from Camp McDowell (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=642359999930080) - Podcast on sleep, which mentions prayer (https://hubermanlab.com/dr-gina-poe-use-sleep-to-enhance-learning-memory-and-emotional-state/) - Dr. Tony's summary of the Psalms (https://www.biblelovepodcast.com/uploads/images/intro-to-psalms_517.pdf) - The Bible Project (https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/psalms/) - Praying Through the Psalms (https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/praying-through-the-most-beloved-psalms.html) - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast) The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

David reminds us that pain reveals where we go for help. Not only is God our help at our time of death, but He is the one that sustains us through life.

https://chusermedia.s3.amazonaws.com/414113614_1715_the-rock.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT My Rock (Psalm 61) / Mi Roca (Salmo 61)

The Songs of Jesus

n you, O LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. 2 In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and save me. 3 Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. Psalms 71:1-3

The following was recorded at Stone Oak Bible Church. For more information about our church or for more resources, visit us at www.stoneoakbible.com.

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Sunday, July 3rd ••• Series: The Lord Is ___ ••• Sermon: The Lord Is My Rock ••• Scripture: Psalm 31 ••• Preacher: Josh Jaworoski, West County elder

Psalm 18:1-31 I love you, O Lord, my strength.2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.3 I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

Brian Watson preached this sermon on Psalm 18 on May 29, 2022.

Relaxing Bible reading of Psalm 18. Meditate on God's word as you consider the concept of God as your Rock. Bible translation from the Open English Bible, available at https://openenglishbible.org/oeb/2020.2/read/b019.html.   You can find more peaceful relaxation scripts for sleep, stress relief, and health at https://relaxation-audio.com.  Follow Relaxation Audio with Candi on social media: https://www.facebook.com/relaxationaudio  https://twitter.com/WithCandi  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ5vqzEIwPiO5aLBVgitkeQ  https://www.instagram.com/relaxationaudio/  Find the Relaxation Audio with Candi podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Google Podcasts, on YouTube, at http://relaxation-audio.libsyn.com, or wherever you get podcasts. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!  Check out my book, Peaceful Relaxation Scripts: Group Facilitation Guide, at amazon.com/author/candi. 

Your words were found and I ate them

Sermon Title: The Lord Is My Rock Sermon Series: The Psalms Sermon Text: Psalm 18 Sermon Date: September 26, 2021 Preacher: Rev. Jonathan Foster Learn more about Covenant Church of Seoul at www.seoulcovenant.org

David's song of thanks in Psalms 18 is messianic. It points to the One who came to deliver us from sin, satan, society, and the wrath of God. 

Pastor Terry Bailey is the Senior Minister of Indian Run Christian Church in East Canton Ohio. You can reach Pastor Terry at the Church at (330) 488-2938.  Check out our website too at… www.ChristForEastCanton.com. In this episode Pastor Terry preaches a Message he has entitled "Honey From The Rock" and preaches from Psalm 81. We encourage you to share this message with friends and family.

Our God, our Rock, our Savior!! Let's take a trip down Praise Avenue & discover why God is STILL worthy!!

God should be the foundation and center of our lives.

Sunday Readings for Pre-Lent 1The Scripture readings for Pre-Lent 1 are ...Exodus 17:1-7 (Water from the Rock)Psalm 95  (Let us Sing to the Lord)1 Cor. 9:24--10:5 (Warnings Against Idolatry)Matt. 20:1-16 (Laborers in the Vineyard)In 2021 I wanted to create some way to offer a Christ centered, consistent, and convenient digital deliverable (daily email) that would help you, your family and friends hear the Word of God and use it to comfort your souls and fight the devil.“Friends and Daggers” is daily vlog (email subscription) that delivers short videos (3-5 min.) directly to your inbox every Monday through Saturday. In each video I …introduce you to “friends”, small portions of the Scriptures that comfort, console and never fail or forsakegive you a “dagger” (the sword of the Spirit) that will help you fight against the Devil, the world and the sinful fleshremind you that the person and work of Jesus, His Word, and all of His promises remain the same yesterday, today and foreverOn Sundays I deliver a longer vlogcast (eXPlain it) highlighting the Scripture readings for the Lord's Day . The Sunday post will also have an Old and New Testament reading schedule for each day of the Church Year.If you, your friends or family would like to be part of the "Friends and Daggers" daily vlog, you can sign up by clicking on the button below.Sign UpOther links you might be interested in:​paulwarndt.com (main website)​media.paulwarndt.com (virtual resources)​my linktree (a list of all my links)All Scripture quoted on this site  (or in the podcast) is taken from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

November 22, 2020 Episode 78

Day 325. Follow along with the Devote 365 Bible reading plan by reading 2 Chronicles 34-36; Psalm 130. Devote 365 is a devotional podcast based on the book resource, Devote 365 2.0, created by UPCI Youth Ministries in partnership with Pentecostal Publishing House. To purchase a copy, click here: https://bit.ly/2twNAbh This resource is made possible by all those who generously give to Sheaves for Christ.

Today's original song is based on the text of Psalm 144, from the NIV translation. To read along with the text, click here. To read a short reflection on today's Psalm, and to sign up for the daily email list, visit psalmodypodcast.com. 

August 23, 2020 "The Rock" Psalm 124 Romans 12. 1-8 Matthew 16. 13-20 Pastor Randy Harry

August 23, 2020 "The Rock" Psalm 124 Romans 12. 1-8 Matthew 16. 13-20 Pastor Randy Harry

In Psalm 40, David bears witness to what God has done in the past. He has delivered the psalmist from the miry clay and set his feet upon a firm rock. Now, however, as new evils have come upon him, his sins are suffocating him, and his enemies are in pursuit. The psalmist once again needs God’s forgiveness and freedom from those who wish him evil. He sees himself as “poor and needy,” and he eagerly calls upon the Lord to deliver him.

Dr. Thurman Hayes Jr. preaching on Psalm 81. Sunday Morning August 2, 2020. At First Baptist Church of Suffolk, VA.

God is a mighty warrior who is always faithful to save and strengthen His people from all who oppose them.

In this episode, you will reflect on the Rock that is higher than you...your circumstances, your thoughts, your perspective. Imagine stepping out of a dense, overcrowded, jungle-floor to set your feet on a rock, the rock that gives true perspective. To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing maturity@saddleback.com

Listen to Pastor Jerry Barber give a 27-minute message on what to do when afraid.

Anchored to the Rock (Psalm 18) by Grace Community Church of the Rogue Valley

Think of the Psalms as what Dietrich Bonhoeffer calls the “prayer book of the Bible.” Have you ever thought about your default setting for prayer? It’s usually a very narrow definition. You have needs, you ask God for your needs, you hope that those needs get met, and you do your best to credit God for meeting those needs. And this pretty much summarizes the prayer life of 90% of us, 90% of the time. And yet there is so much more. To quote Bonhoeffer, “we confuse wishing, hoping, sighing, lamenting, rejoicing—all of which the heart can do on its own—with praying. But in doing so we confuse earth and heaven, human beings with God. Praying does not mean just pouring out our hearts. Instead, it means finding the way to and speaking with God, whether the heart is full, or empty.” This is what the Psalms do for us. The Bible is God’s word spoken to us, given to us, providing us with the words to say to him, unlocking communion and community with God. It’s powerful, and freeing. The Psalms invite us to speak God’s words after him, not just about him, but to him. They exist not only to teach and instruct us, they are not merely reflections on the condition of the soul; they are the vehicle through which we make deep connection with the divine Creator. Even when our hearts are empty and impoverished, and there are no words, no emotions, no impulses pulling ourselves toward this connection, we may find in the Psalms the expression of truth and reality of God that subverts and overcomes even the poverty of our own hearts. With this in mind, each Psalm we encounter this summer explores a different facet of prayer, a different and unique expression of our human condition and of God’s incredible character, to pour out from our beings these explosions of praise, or these cries of sadness and lament, or bursts of frustration, or statements of peace and assurance.

A sermon by Burk Suits. Burk is the brother of Pastor Kent and currently a seminary student, training for pastoral ministry. Christ Community Church exists to help people Know Jesus Christ and Serve the Community by Being the Church.

God is our Defender. It is important to remember that the next time you feel the need to defend yourself. Psalm 18 says God's gift of salvation to us is our shield. So why do I think my words are my shield? Or my silence? Or any effort on my part? Francesca Battistelli's song "Defender" leads us to Scripture and to considering this and other characteristics of God. I suppose the question is now, "What how will we respond in the future now that we know the truth?" On this episode I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Repetition Read in context One Word Share with a friend Make a list Our destination this week - Psalm 18 Where you can find this Psalm in 2 Samuel - 2 Samuel 22 Reading the story of David in context up to this song The historical perspective that this song was adapted from a personal song of David (in 2 Samuel 22) to a congregational Psalm Reading Psalm 18 together with a friend and following the pattern of choose one word that jumps out at you and discussing that Some of my daughter's "one word"s: Rock - Psalm 18:1-3 Saved - Psalm 18:3-5 Heard - Psalm 18:6 Angry - Psalm 18:7-15 Drew me out - Psalm 18:16-19 Making a list of the pattern of David's life that was right Characteristics of God we may miss and why HOW David was able to live a righteous life - Psalm 18:28-29 My "one word" for the Psalm - shield - Psalm 18:30-36     Additional Resources Lyrics and chords - WorshipChords.net This Week's Challenge Read through Psalm 18. I suggest reading it with a friend and exchanging your “one words.” It’s just a great way to consider the amazing characteristics of the Lord and all that we should aspire to be...equipped by Him, of course.

02/24/2019Tim ChampGive Me A RockPsalm 61:1-4Psalm 10:14, 17-1818:634:18

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Series: Psalms of Summer 2018 Passage: Psalm 61 Preacher: Jimmy Young Subscribe: https://apple.co/2Jht9Cs More: https://reddoorchurch.com.au

This world will cause stress and anxiety in all of us, but we have a refuge in the Rock.

This world will cause stress and anxiety in all of us, but we have a refuge in the Rock.

This world will cause stress and anxiety in all of us, but we have a refuge in the Rock.

This world will cause stress and anxiety in all of us, but we have a refuge in the Rock.

In this Sunday sermon, Pastor Darrell ministers from Psalm 61:2.  This is a great sermon that encourages all of us to move closer and closer to God.  To learn more about Pastor Darrell's ministry visit us at:  www.revivaltabernaclene.org.

The "Heart Cries" sermon series continues with "Double Trouble". Often our PROBLEMS can seem overwhelming (Psalm 27:13-28:5). When problems hit we need to wait upon the Lord (Psalm 27:13-14). First, we need to trust God's TIMING and be patient (Psalm 28:6). We nee to believe God is working and expectantly watch (Psalm 28-7a). Finally, We need to trust in God's LOVE and care for us (Psalm 28L7b). When problems hit we need to run to the Rock (Psalm 28:1,8-9). God is the rock that COMFORTS and protects us (Psalm 28:8) and God is the rock that SAVES us (Psalm 28:9). Featuring music from the Praise Band "Nothing Ever (Could Separate Us), "You Make Me Brave" with soloist Chrissy Haywood, "Worthy, Worth", and "Victor's Crown" with soloist Dawn Pendleton. The Victory Choir presents "Festival of Praise" and Cynthia Winfree sings her original song "Nothing Sweeter".

Lead Me To The Rock (Psalm 61) by First Baptist Scott City, MO

Psalm 61:2 - From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.Minister Raleigh Thornton was called to preach the Gospel at the age of seventeen. Unwilling to do so , God allowed a 25 year wilderness experience to occur. Minister Thornton found out that no matter how far he thought he was away from God, he soon realized that God was always there.Minister Thornton now focuses on encouraging others to obtaain the freedom that God has given him. He preaches the Gospel in a raw truth format to SET THE CAPTIVES FREE. He is non- denominational and speaks on all spiritual Bible based platforms.Join Minister Thornton every Monday morning @7:30 am (est) for a word of encouragement to walk in victory by faith through your situations and circumstances. John 8:32 - Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.Contact Info:E-Mail - rolandfortunert@gmail.com or rev1571@icloud.comBooking - Tina Harris - 937 520 0827Facebook - Raleigh Thornton

Psalm 61:2 - From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.Minister Raleigh Thornton was called to preach the Gospel at the age of seventeen. Unwilling to do so , God allowed a 25 year wilderness experience to occur. Minister Thornton found out that no matter how far he thought he was away from God, he soon realized that God was always there.Minister Thornton now focuses on encouraging others to obtaain the freedom that God has given him. He preaches the Gospel in a raw truth format to SET THE CAPTIVES FREE. He is non- denominational and speaks on all spiritual Bible based platforms.Join Minister Thornton every Monday morning @7:30 am (est) for a word of encouragement to walk in victory by faith through your situations and circumstances. John 8:32 - Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.Contact Info:E-Mail - rolandfortunert@gmail.com or rev1571@icloud.comBooking - Tina Harris - 937 520 0827Facebook - Raleigh Thornton

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