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Song List:1- To God Be the Glory2- Christ The Lord Is Risen Today3- Because He Lives4- The Old Rugged Cross5- Special- Goodness Of God6- Special- Sweet Beulah Land7- Special- It Is Well with My SoulMessage: Bro. Steve LeCroyScripture: Mark 14:55-64Invitation- There Is a Fountain
Included Music: Living Hope, Blessed Assurance, I Live, To God Be the Glory, Cornerstone, I Believe, and Only Trust Him Message Title: Perspective Text: Luke 1:67-80 Take Home Point: Your faith connects you with countless generations of believers in God's story.
Song List:1- To God Be the Glory2- When We All Get to Heaven3- When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder4- My Savior's Love5- O How He Loves You and Me6- 'Til the Storm Passes By7- Bro. Royce- Unworthy8- We'll Understand It Better By and ByMessage: Bro. Steve LeCroyScripture: Deuteronomy 10: 12-13, Micah 6:6-8; "What God requires."Invitation- Only Trust Him
Hey Beloved,We're back with 30 minutes of Light & Love fueled by scripture, poetry, and YOU! Based on Psalm 119:105 "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path, I will share how important it is for each of us to find and know where God wants us to be and how marvelous His Light is that drives us to completion. I pray you are fueled for the week and desire to walk in and be the Light in the earth! To God Be the Glory; Amen!
To God Be the Glory - Listen in as Dr. Wendy Patrick and co-host Larry Dershem interview one of greatest Christian Filmmakers of all time--Alex Kendrick, of the Kendrick Brothers. From a simple idea of making the low budget community outreach film Flywheel, to their latest blockbuster movie by Sony ... The Forge, that's gone viral worldwide, find out why the Kendrick Brothers always credit their multi-million-dollar success to their strong belief in always putting God first in all their projects. Plus ... Knock, Knock, Knocking on Heaven's Door – Ever wonder what it's like to die, go to heaven and see Jesus, then return back to life to complete your heavenly assignment? If your answer is yes, then check out our mesmerizing interview with former U.S. Marine, Pastor David Scarlett, as he relates the experience that changed his life forever. Find out how this former top executive of three Fortune 500 companies, shifted his entire focus to that of serving God. Find out about Pastor David's HisGlory.TV ministry that's giving hope to millions of people in a lost and hurting world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you ready to celebrate the goodness of God with a heart full of praise? Pastor Bobby continues our study of Nehemiah with the message To God Be the Glory!. The post To God Be the Glory! first appeared on Grace Baptist Church Knoxville, Tennessee.
PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#468) "Be Thou My Vision"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriMinute for MissionPraise SongsSermon - "Gratitude: As a Way of Life" (Philippians 1:1–6) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#443) "I Need Thee Every Hour" (verses 1, 2, & 3)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryReceiving and Dedication of Our Stewardship PledgesDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeBe Thou My VisionBe Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Nought be all else to me, save that Thou art—Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Amen. I Need Thee Every HourI need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like ThineCan peace afford. CHORUS: I need Thee, O I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior—I come to Thee. I need Thee every hour, Stay Thou near by; Temptations lose their powerWhen Thou art nigh. [CHORUS]I need Thee every hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly, and abide, Or life is vain. [CHORUS]To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory—great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory—great things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS]
Join us for church in-person or online every Sunday at 9am and 11am. Discover more about Pathway Church in Vero Beach, FL at pathwayvb.com #TreasureCoast #ChristianChurch #Sermons #IndianRiver #God #Jesus #Churches Key Points from the Sermon: 1. Stand to Be Weird In a society that often pressures us to conform, standing for God may seem strange. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow to the golden statue, showing that living by a different standard requires His power. 2. Stand and Be Committed When Nebuchadnezzar challenged their commitment, these men didn't look for loopholes; they made up their minds beforehand to stand for God, trusting in His ability to deliver them, even if it meant facing death. 3. Stand on Your Faith When their faith was tested in the fiery furnace, they were not alone. God walked with them through the fire, demonstrating that He may not keep us out of trials but is always with us in them. 4. Stand, To God Be the Glory After witnessing their faith, Nebuchadnezzar proclaimed that there is no other God who can rescue in this way. Their stand brought glory to God, showing that our lives should point others to Him. Reflective Questions: 1. Are you standing for God in your life? 2. Do your words, attitudes, and actions point people to God?
PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#2) "How Great Thou Art"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsSermon - "Set Free: Be Strong and Courageous" (Joshua 1:1–9) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#454) "Trust and Obey" (verses 1 & 4)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeHow Great Thou ArtO Lord my God! when I in awesome wonderConsider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed: CHORUS:Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:How great Thou art, how great Thou art!Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art!When through the woods and forest glades I wanderAnd hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeurAnd hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze: [CHORUS]And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin: [CHORUS]When Christ shall come with shout of acclamationAnd take my home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art![CHORUS]Trust and ObeyWhen we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. CHORUS:Trust and obey, for there's no other wayTo be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obeyThen in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet, Or we'll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go, Never fear, only trust and obey. [CHORUS]To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory—great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory—great things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS]
Join us for an enlightening sermon by Dennis Omondi, as we reflect on the theme of obedience and disobedience, a central thread that runs through the entire Bible. From Adam's fall to Christ's redemptive obedience, this sermon explores key lessons on walking in alignment with God's will. Main Scripture References:1 Kings 13:1-34 & Jeremiah 35:1-18 Key Takeaways: Meditate on God's instructions constantly to live in obedience. Our bodies must practice self-control and endurance in the journey of obedience (1 Cor 9:24-27). Hold firm to God's word and beware of false teachings or visions (Galatians 1:6-10). God's gifts may still manifest despite disobedience, but this is not proof of walking in His will (Romans 11:29-32). When we fail to obey, God accomplishes His purposes through other means, even animals (Numbers 22:21-39). As we continue to "work out our salvation with fear and trembling", may we strive for total obedience and enjoy the reward of intimacy with God. To God Be the Glory, Amen.#Sermon #Obedience #Faith #DeliveranceChurch #ChristianTeaching
NEAL MORSE & THE RESONANCE ANNOUNCE NEW RELEASE ‘NO HILL FOR A CLIMBER' AND LAUNCH FIRST SINGLE “ALL THE RAGE' EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EVENT ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS WITH RAY SHASHO! Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I'm your host Ray Shasho. Neal Morse is an American singer, musician and composer based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1992, he formed the progressive rock band Spock's Beard with his brother Alan, he joined Dream Theater's co-founder and then drummer Mike Portnoy, formed the super-group Transatlantic. In 2002, Neal Morse became a born-again Christian, left Spock's Beard and began a Christian rock solo career, releasing many progressive rocks concept albums about his new religious faith, He continued to play with Transatlantic and formed three new bands with Portnoy, Yellow Matter Custard, Flying Colors and The Neal Morse Band. One of his most recent projects included two critically acclaimed solo releases with D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings. Throughout his long career, Neal Morse has often been a musical collaborator, usually with some of the greatest prog musicians across the world. This time, Morse has brought that collaborative spirit closer to home. The new album by Neal Morse & The Resonance – entitled ‘No Hill for A Climber' will be released November 8th, 2024, and the title is taken from a resonant line in Barbara Kingsolver's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Demon Copperhead. PLEASE WELCOME AMERICAN SINGER,SONGWRITER,MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST NEAL MORSE TO INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS … PREORDER NO HILL FOR A CLIMBER BY NEAL MORSE AND THE RESONANCE OFFICALLY REALEASED NOVEMBER 8TH Pre-order now here: https://nealmorse.lnk.to/NoHillForAClimber To coincide with the announcement, the track ‘All The Rage' has been launched with a brand new video. Watch it now here: https://youtu.be/BSXjvdHqADk?si=F_0g0Inzs48UoJvy “Awesome album! I can safely say this will be a fave of the year for me!” – Mike Portnoy Faithful to any Neal Morse prog album, ‘No Hill For A Climber' features two epics (the 28 minute ‘No Hill For A Climber' and ‘Eternity In Your Eyes', which clocks in at 22 minutes) as well as three shorter songs: ‘Ever Interceding', ‘All The Rage' and ‘Thief'. The latter, Morse admits, is his current favorite: “It's so different… it's in all these different sections, and I'm really happy with the way each part has come out. It's pretty crazy. There's even a really cool King Crimson-style instrumental bit in the middle that Chris Riley originally came up with at the Radiant School a couple of years ago.” For all of these reasons, Morse believes that the whole album is unique, but notes that “if I was going to compare its structure to an album I've done in the past, it might be along the lines of ‘Bridge Across Forever' or Spock's Beard's ‘V'; it's not that it sounds at all like those albums, it's just structurally similar. It has voices and playing styles and soundscapes that many people will have never heard before! Everyone you work with changes you a little bit, so even sound a little different on this one, but I hope that everyone will love it!” FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NEAL MORSE & RADIANT RECORDS VISIT https://nealmorse.com/ Official website https://nealmorse.com/morsefest-2024-2025/ Morsefest official website https://www.facebook.com/nealmorse/ Facebook https://x.com/nealmorse Twitter https://www.instagram.com/neal_morse_official Instagram https://www.youtube.com/user/NealMorseMusic/featured YouTube TOUR DATES Moresefest November 8, 2024 - November 9, 2024 White House, TN Morsefest 2024 USA @ New Life Fellowship November 15, 2024 - November 16, 2024 Zoetermeer, The Netherlands Morsefest 2024 EU @ De Boerderij January 17, 2025 - January 18, 2025 Brentwood, London, UK Morsefest 2025 UK @ Trinity Church NEAL MORSE Discography With Spock's Beard Main article: Spock's Beard § Discography The Light (1995) Beware of Darkness (1996) The Kindness of Strangers (1998) Day for Night (1999) V (2000) Snow (2002) Singer-songwriter albums Neal Morse (1999) It's Not Too Late (2002) Songs from the Highway (2007) Songs from November (2014) Life & Times (2018) Late Bloomer (2024) Neal Morse & The Resonance No Hill for a Climber (2024) Prog albums Testimony (2003) One (2004) ? (2005) Sola Scriptura (2007) Lifeline (2008) Testimony 2 (2011) Momentum (2012) Jesus Christ the Exorcist (2019) Sola Gratia (2020) The Dreamer: Joseph, Part One (2023) The Restoration: Joseph, Part Two (2024) Worship albums Lead Me Lord (Worship Sessions Volume 1) (2005) God Won't Give Up (2005) Send the Fire (Worship Sessions Volume 2) (2006) Secret Place (Worship Sessions Volume 3) (2008) The River (Worship Sessions Volume 4) (2009) Mighty to Save (Worship Sessions Volume 5) (2010) Get in the Boat (2013) To God Be the Glory (2016) Last Minute Christmas Album (2020) With Transatlantic Main article: Transatlantic (band) § Discography SMPT:e (2000) Bridge Across Forever (2001) The Whirlwind (2009) Kaleidoscope (2014) The Absolute Universe (2021) With Flying Colors Main article: Flying Colors (band) § Discography Flying Colors (2012) Second Nature (2014) Third Degree (2019) With The Neal Morse Band The Grand Experiment (2015) The Similitude of a Dream (2016) The Great Adventure (2019) Innocence & Danger (2021) With Morse, Portnoy & George Cover to Cover (2006) Cover 2 Cover (2012) Cov3r to Cov3r (2020) With D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings Troika (2022) Sophomore (2023) Live albums ? Live (2007) So Many Roads: Live in Europe (2009) Testimony 2: Live in Los Angeles (2011) Live Momentum (2013) Morsefest 2014: Testimony and One LIVE (2015) Morsefest 2015: ? and Sola Scriptura LIVE (2017) Live at the Downey Theater 2008 (2019) Winter Worship Tour 2012 (2019) Cal Prog 2004 (2019) Testimony Live 2003 (2019) 3 Rivers Prog Festival 2008 (2019) Jesus Christ: The Exorcist - Live at Morsefest 2018 (2020) Life & Times in Milan - June 8th, 2016 (2021) With The Neal Morse Band Alive Again (2016) The Similitude of a Dream: Live in Tilburg 2017 (2018) Morsefest 2017: Testimony of a Dream (2018) The Great AdvenTour: Live in Brno 2019 (2020) Morsefest 2019 (2021) Morsefest 2021 (2022) Morsefest 2020 (2023) An Evening Of Innocence & Danger: Live in Hamburg (2023) With Spock's Beard Official Live Bootleg/The Beard is Out There (1996) Live at the Whisky and NEARfest (1999) Nick 'n Neal live in Europe – Two Separate Gorillas (2000) Don't Try This at Home (2000) Don't Try This @ Home Either (2000) There & Here (2001) Europe '98 (2010) Snow Live (2017) Offenbach 1-Nov-98 (2019) Live at the Astoria - Jun 16, 2001 (2021) With Transatlantic Live in America (2001) Live in Europe (2003) Whirld Tour 2010: Live in London (2010) More Never is Enough: Live @ Manchester & Tilburg 2010 (2011) KaLIVEoscope (2014) The Final Flight: Live At L'Olympia (2023) With Yellow Matter Custard Main article: Yellow Matter Custard § Discography One Night in New York City (2003) One More Night in New York City (2011) With Flying Colors Live in Europe (2013) Second Flight: Live at the Z7 (2015) Third Stage: Live in London (2020) Morsefest 2019 (2021) Compilations and rarities Merry Christmas from the Morse Family (2000) The Transatlantic Demos (2003) Sing It High: A Collection of Singles (2007) One Demos (2007) Neal's Mystery Box (2019) Advent Calendar 2019 (2019) Inner Circle Sampler (2020) Hope and a Future (2020) Testimony Demos (2020) Question Mark Demos (2020) Sola Scriptura Demos (2020) With Spock's Beard From the Vault (1997) The First Twenty Years (2015) The Demos 1995-2000 (2020) With Transatlantic SMPT:e - As Mixed By Roine Stolt 1999 (2003) With The Prog World Orchestra A Proggy Christmas (2012) Support us on PayPal!
PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#32) "How Firm a Foundation"Praise SongsConfesison, Assurance, and gloria PatriSpecial Music - "Help Me" by Larry Gatlin - Brian Cich, baritone; Cornel Radulescu, organSermon - "Mezuzot: Doorposts" (Deuteronomy 6:4–9) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#472) "Teach Me Your Way, O Lord"Offertory and DoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeHow Firm a FoundationHow firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?"Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed, For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply: The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine. "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose I will not, I will not desert to its foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake!"Teach Me Your Way, O LordTeach me Your way, O Lord, Teach me Your Way! Your guiding grade afford—Teach me Your way! Help em to walk aright, More by gaith, less by sight; Lead me with heavenly light—Teach me Your way! When I am sad at heart, Teach me Your way! When earthly joys depart, Teach me Your way! In hours of loneliness, In times of dire distress, In failure or success, Teach me Your way! When doubts and fears arise, Teach me Your way! When stormclouds fill the skies, Teach me Your way! Shine thru the wind and rain, Thu sorrow, grief and pain; Make now my pathway plain—Teach me Your way! Long as my life shall last, Teach me Your way! Where'er my lot be cast, Teach me Your way! Until the race is run, Until the journey's done, Until the crown is won, Teach me Your way! Amen. To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory—great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory—great things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS]
A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: To God Be the Glory Alone Speaker: Steve Clevenger Broadcaster: Covenant Reformed Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/11/2024 Bible: Romans 11:36 Length: 47 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Faith Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: To God Be the Glory Subtitle: 50th Anniversary Speaker: Doug Lowery Broadcaster: Faith Baptist Church Event: Camp Meeting Date: 7/5/2024 Length: 48 min.
Song List:1- To God Be the GloryTeacher: Bro. Michael OdenScripture: Matthew 6:16-18
A new MP3 sermon from Arbor Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: To God Be the Glory Subtitle: Romans Speaker: Steve Woodman Broadcaster: Arbor Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 12/13/2020 Bible: Romans 16:21-27 Length: 46 min.
This episode shares with the listeners God's Eternal purpose and vision for the race of Mankind. " For God So love the world that He gave His Only begotten Son that Whosoever Believeth in Him shall not Perish but have Everlasting Life. " John Chapter 3 Verse 16, King James Version Bible. May God continue to bless as We are led by His Power afforded through His Powerful Spirit, Love, and Word. To God Be the Glory. " In God We Trust." Trust God. God Loves the World. Evangelist Juanita Douglas
Song List:1- To God Be the GloryTeacher: Bro. Chris GreenScripture: Romans 14:9-12
Song List:1- To God Be the Glory2- Heaven Came Down3- Jesus Is All the World to Me4- The Blood Will Never Lose It's Power-Sis. Maggie Holmes5- What a Meeting in the Air-Bro. Royce, Bro. Chris, Bro. Wayne, Sis. Vanessa, Sis. Marilyn, Sis. Pam Green6- Revive Us AgainMessage: Bro. Steve LeCroyScripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-28; "Much more than this."Invitation- Only Trust Him
In Episode 118 of the Busy Kids Love Music podcast, we delve into the life and works of Fanny Crosby, an influential figure and prolific hymn writer. This special episode not only pays homage to her remarkable talent but also highlights the importance of recognizing the often-overlooked contributions of women in music history. Fanny Crosby, born in 1820, lost her sight as an infant due to a medical mishap. Despite this early adversity, she went on to become one of the most productive hymn writers in history, penning over 8,000 hymns during her lifetime. Her timeless compositions, including beloved classics like "Blessed Assurance," "To God Be the Glory," and "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior," continue to resonate with audiences worldwide, transcending generations and denominations. Throughout Episode 118, listeners will be treated to an immersive exploration of Fanny Crosby's life and music. From her humble beginnings in rural New York to her enduring legacy as a trailblazing female composer, each segment offers valuable insights into her remarkable journey. Moreover, this episode serves as a poignant reminder of the power of music to uplift, inspire, and unite. Fanny Crosby's hymns, with their profound lyrics and timeless melodies, have provided solace and strength to countless individuals throughout history, serving as a source of comfort and hope in times of joy and sorrow alike. As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's essential to reflect on the countless contributions of women like Fanny Crosby, whose talents and tenacity have left an indelible mark on the world of music and beyond. Through Episode 118 of the Busy Kids Love Music podcast, listeners of all ages are invited to join in this celebration, honoring the life, legacy, and enduring spirit of an influential female composer. Tune in to Episode 118 of the Busy Kids Love Music podcast and embark on a musical journey through the life and works of Fanny Crosby—a fitting tribute to Women's History Month and a testament to the enduring power of music to inspire and uplift us all. Musical Samples You'll Hear in this Episode: Blessed Assurance by Fanny Crosby (Piano Instrumental) Fanny Crosby Hymns on Harp Praise The Lord (To God Be The Glory) (Hymns with lyrics) Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior - Jonathan Anderson Violin Hymns Music Listening Schedule for Episode 118 I've put together a curated playlist of some of the pieces we highlighted in today's episode as well as a few of the many hymn arrangements of Fanny Crosby's collection. Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, head on over to do that today so you don't miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts! If you're feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!
This episode shares with the listeners the whole duty of mankind. " Bless ( gratefully praise the Lord, O my soul and all that is deepest within me, bless His Holy name! The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and plenteous in mercy and loving kindness. Psalms 103 verses 1-2 The Life Amplified Bible. " To God Be the Glory." Evangelist Juanita Douglas
Song List:1- To God Be the GloryTeacher: Bro. Chris GreenScripture: Romans 13:1-7
This episode shares with the listeners the love of God for the race of mankind. " In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." Genesis Chapter 1 verse. King James Version Bible " Our Father Who Art in Heaven. Hallow Be Thou name. Thou Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." Matthew Chapter 6 verses 9, 10 King James Version Bible. " For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; for God has shown it unto them..." Romans Chapter 1 verses 18, and 19 King James Version Bible. To God Be the Glory. Evangelist Juanita Douglas
This episode shares with the listeners the love of God demonstrated to and for the race of mankind that we can be restored back into the spiritual, powerful, perfect image of the Almighty God. " In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory, the glory as the only begotten of the Father full of Grace and truth." John Chapter 1 verses 1 and 14 King James Version Bible. To God Be the awesome Glory now and forever for His seed in the earth.
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This episode shares with the listeners the awesomeness of Who God is having The Power to create all things that exist. " In the beginning God prepared, formed, fashioned, and created the Heaven and the earth. The earth was without form and the darkness was upon the face of the very great deep. The Spirit of God was moving (hovering, brooding) over the face of the waters and God said let there be... " See Genesis Chapter 1 verses 1-2, The Amplified Bible. To God Be the Glory!!! Evangelist Juanita Douglaas
PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#118) "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsWelcoming New MembersReciting The Apostles' CreedChoral Anthem - "Unto God" by Joel RaneySermon - "I Cry to You, O Lord" (Psalm 142) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#107) "Amazing Grace" (verses 1 & 2)Recognition of StaffOffertory - "We Are an Offering" by Dwight LilesDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeA Mighty Fortress Is Our GodA mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe - His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not His equal.Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, The man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He - Lord Sabaoth His name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. And though this world with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him - His rage we can endure, For lo, his doom is sure: One little word shall fell him. That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also - The body they may kill; God's truth abideth still: His kingdom is forever. Amen.Amazing GraceAmazing grace! How sweet the sound—That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed! To God Be the GloryTo God be the gloryâgreat things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the gloryâgreat things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn (#454) "Trust and Obey"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial Music - "I Love You Lord" by Klein/Schrader - Micah Wright, piano; Cornel Radulescu, organSermon - "We Laughed, We Sang" (Psalm 126) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - "Bringing In the Sheaves"Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeTrust and ObeyWhen we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. CHORUS:Trust and obey, for there's no other wayTo be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obeyNot a shadow can rise, Not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt or a fear, Not a sigh or a tear, Can remain when we trust and obey. [CHORUS]Not a burden we bear, Not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief or a loss, Not a frown or a cross, But is blest if we trust and obey. [CHORUS]Then in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet, Or we'll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go, Never fear, only trust and obey. [CHORUS]To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory—great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory—great things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's podcast, Reba and Allison continue to introduce us to incredible women who have impacted history. Today we delve into the remarkable story of Fanny Crosby, one of the most prolific hymn writers in history. Join us as we uncover the fascinating journey of a woman who, despite her blindness, penned timeless hymns that have touched the hearts of millions. Through engaging discussions and inspiring anecdotes, we explore the life, faith, and legacy of Fanny Crosby, discovering the stories behind her beloved hymns like 'Blessed Assurance' and 'To God Be the Glory.' Prepare to be inspired as we uncover the extraordinary life and unwavering devotion to God that made Fanny Crosby a true hymn-writing legend.
This episode shares with listeners the necessity to trust Almighty God for our living, moving and having our being in this present life and world and everlasting life in the new Heaven and the earth to come so that we can complete our earthly chore. " Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 5 and 6 King James Version "To God Be the Glory." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juanita212/message
This episode shares with the listeners the reality of Almighty God being the perfect Father, providing His precious, powerful and Holy spirit to mankind so that His people would be restored to His original image to be Holy as He is Holy. "In the beginning God Created the Heaven and the Earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Genesis Chapter 1 verses 1-2 King James Version " God is Spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and truth." John Chapter 4 verse 14 To God Be the Glory! For His Indwelling Spirit. Evangelist Juanita Douglas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juanita212/message
Song List:1- To God Be the Glory2- Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing3- My Savior's Love4- Grace Greater than Our Sin5- Amazing GraceMessage: Bro. Steve LeCroyScripture: Mark 5:1-5Invitation- Living for Jesus
Song List:1- To God Be the Glory2- Something Beautiful3- The Longer I Serve Him4- How Firm a Foundation5- Nothing but the Blood6- Jesus Loves Me7- I'd Rather Have Jesus- Bro. WayneMessage: Bro. Bobby GossScripture: Hebrews 6:7-8, Genesis 3:18-19Invitation- 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
This Sunday we will continue a series on the work of the Holy Spirit. Today we will look at the confirming work of the Holy Spirit that lets us know we are a child of God. Prelude Welcome Call to Worship - Psalm 71:16 & 19 Hymn 66 - "To God Be the Glory" Invocation Songs of Praise Pastoral Prayer Song of Praise Life in the Church Ministry of Music - Men's Quartet Scripture Reading - Romans 8:12-17 Message - "Children of God" Prayer Benediction Postlude Looking for further ways to connect with us or watch our services, please visit: https://linktr.ee/pfmc
Palm Sunday is significant to Christians, as it is the day we remember Christ Jesus' return to Jerusalem prior to His crucifixtion and resurrection. What does God want His Church to know as Jesus' arrival draws near, when His kingdom is to be restored in the midst of a hostile environment? April 02 2023 Music: CCLI License 20576625 - To God Be the Glory | Fanny Jane Crosby, William Howard Doane | Public Domain
PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipHymn - (#228) "I Will Sing of My Redeemer"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "The Temptation of Jesus" (Matthew 4:1–11) - by Rev. Erick WaymanHymn of Response - (#217) "Jesus Walked the Lonesome Valley"Moment of ThanksgivingOffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleSending Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeIf you'd like to send tithes or offerings by mail, please usePresbyterian Church of the CovenantP.O. Box 2128Costa Mesa, CA 92628I Will Sing of My RedeemerI will sing of my RedeemerAnd His wondrous love to me; On the cruel cross He sufferedFrom the curse to set me free. CHORUS:Sing, O sing, of my Redeemer, With His blood He purchased me; On the cross He sealed my pardon, Paid the debt and made me free. I will tell the wondrous story, How my lost estate to save, In His boundless love and mercy, He the ransom freely gave. [CHORUS]I will praise my dear Redeemer, His triumphant power I'll tell, How the victory He givethOver sin and death and hell. [CHORUS]I will sing of my Redeemer, And His heavenly love to me; He from death to life hath brought me, Son of God, with Him to be. [CHORUS]Jesus Walked the Lonesome ValleyJesus walked this lonesome valley, He had to walk it by Hemself; O nobody else could walk it for Him, He had to walk it by Himself. As we walk our lonesome valley, We do not walk it by ourselves; For God sen His Son to walk it with us, We do not walk it by ourselves. To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory—great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory—great things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Song List:1- To God Be the Glory2- My Jesus, I Love TheeDevotion: Bro. Roger MartinScripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-13, 28:20Teacher: Bro. Michael OdenScripture: Galatians 1:6-24
God is moving across the world! Listen as Pastor Dawn and her special guests reflect on their recent trip to Cambodia for the Centennial Celebration of the Church in Cambodia, 1923–2023. David and Muriel Ellison, were the first missionary couple in Cambodia 100 years ago and God is still moving in mighty and powerful ways in this once completely Buddhist nation. Over 300 thousand now call themselves follows of Jesus Christ because of one couples yes. To God Be the the Glory!
God is moving across the world! Listen as Pastor Dawn and her special guests reflect on their recent trip to Cambodia for the Centennial Celebration of the Church in Cambodia, 1923–2023. David and Muriel Ellison, were the first missionary couple in Cambodia 100 years ago and God is still moving in mighty and powerful ways in this once completely Buddhist nation. Over 300 thousand now call themselves follows of Jesus Christ because of one couples yes. To God Be the the Glory!
PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipPraise SongsConfession & AssuranceGloria PatriHymn - (#547) "The Church's One Foundation"Choral AnthemSermon - "Citizens & Saints" (Ephesians 2:11–22) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#417) "Just As I Am, Without One Plea" (verses 1, 2, & 4)Moment of ThanksDoxologyPastoral PrayerSending Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeThe Church's One FoundationThe Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord, She is His new creation By water and the word; From heaven He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died. Elect from every nation, Yet one o'er all the earth, Her charter of salvation, One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued. 'Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace for evermore; Till with the vision glorious, Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious, Shall be the Church at rest. Yet she on earth hath union With God, the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won; O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee. Amen. Just As I Am, Without One PleaJust as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou biddest me come to Thee--O Lamb of God, I come, I come!Just as I am, and waiting notTo rid my soul of one dark blot; To Thee, whose blood can clease each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! Just as I am, Thy love unknownHath broken every barrier down; Now, to be Thine, yes, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come!AmenTo God Be the GloryTo God be the glory—great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory—great things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Song List:1- To God Be the Glory2- How Great Thou ArtDevotion: Bro. Roger MartinScripture: Proverbs 1:1-10
"To God be the Glory" is the heart cry of all who have received the mercy and kindness of God.Fanny Crosby, one the greatest hymn writers of all time, captures this cry in this, one of her most popular hymns.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we take a look at this classic hymn, and as we too, say To God Be the Glory, Great Things He Has Done!Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them!To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.TomthePreacher.comWe send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email.************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.
Jesus's Blood Speaks A Better Word Genesis 4:1-16 MPS: Jesus's shed blood testifies that we have all sinned like Cain, but that our debt has been paid in full. Introduction Most days I check my mail or see the news in this election season, I'm confronted with solutions to our world's violence and brokenness? The promises are big. Though these messages would disagree with me, the solution we need is not a politician or a political philosophy; it's not education or equal rights. Though each of these things may benefit society in various ways, today's text shows us that each and every human was born into a spiritual war against sin. The war is made up of many thousands of daily battles throughout your life, and listen to this, the outcome of each of those battles has the potential to wreak havoc not only on yourself, but also the world. You can't address a spiritual war with only natural solutions. I want to show you today that there is only one answer for true victory over sin, that is, the shed blood of Jesus. Context We left off last week with Adam and Eve exiled from God's presence, looking westward at the garden of Eden and the tree of life within the garden, now guarded by a great angel of God. Their relational dynamic with God had changed in a very real sense. Yet their task remained the same. Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth. So now, under the mercy of God, clothed by God with fresh animal skins, Adam and Eve took on the world East of Eden. Let's look at verse 1: Reconciliation Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten a man with the help of the Lord.” 2 And again, she bore his brother Abel. Adam knew Eve. This is the first mention of Adam and Eve's sexual intimacy. I don't think it's because they hadn't been sexually active up to this point, but only to emphasize the coming narrative about their offspring. I appreciate this word choice, “knew”, which the Bible often uses to for sexual intercourse. The word denotes intimacy, closeness. This is important to me, especially after learning about the strained dynamic that the marriage would have. It's good to be reminded that God's design for marriage and sex within marriage is good and intended for intimacy, not for domination or self-service, but for intimate relationship. It's also encouraging to see this sexual union after such a tragic ordeal surrounding their sin, their blaming of one another and the consequences that followed. We don't get a picture of a couple out in the desert slinging more accusations against each other – “Now look what you've got us into, Eve”, but a moment of reconciliation. Further, this act may be an act of faith for them, believing that God will use their children/offspring to crush the Serpent as promised in 3:15. Take note, when you are surrounded by brokenness because of your sin, the answer is never to dive deeper into sin, but to turn towards God, cling to his promises, and press on. When we do, we find God's grace falling on us like a blanket allowing life to spring up even from death, which is exactly what we see here in the text. To God Be the Glory We're told that Eve conceived and gave birth to a son, Cain, and again to Able, a second son. If you are not amazed at the grace of God today, who covers our sin and allows us to live to see good things that we do not deserve, take note from Eve's words: “I have gotten a man with the help of the Lord (Yahweh).” Anyone who has had a child here can relate to these words and the relief and deep sense that God helped you do the impossible. But I believe there is more meaning in Eve's words. Eve, in her fallen state, could not help but give God praise for giving her offspring. She endured the intense pain God promised would come as a result of her sin and came through alive along with a healthy child, given to her by God. Mothers, it is right for you to praise God for his mercy when you come through a childbirth. But this is not just for mothers. Anything we do with success on this side of the fall should produce praise. Yes, God deserves glory for all things simply because he is our Creator, but he deserves glory doubly because he gives good things to sinners. Transition: Now the scene is going to shift quickly to the grown brothers and give you a picture of their lives East of Eden. Verse 2b: Sacrifices Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. We see both Cain and Abel working to provide for themselves and for the family in different roles, Abel as a shepherd, and Cain as a farmer. And were told that: 3In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, 4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. Both brothers brought offerings to Yahweh. And why were they bringing offerings to God? Moses's audience, Israel, understood this well. But you have to remember that this moment was long before God gave the Law spelling out the demands for offerings and sacrifices. We can only conclude, then, that they followed the patterns of worship they learned from their parents. And where did Adam and Eve learn this? Well, it was God who sacrificed the first animal for their sin covering. So Cain and Abel, along with their parents, were taught by God and seem to have a sense that God is both worthy of sacrificial worship and owed a debt for their sin. Let me ask you, do you live with this same sense of God's worthiness and of your debt to God? One clear implication of this text is that this is the right heart posture for a human in relationship with God. We ought to fear him and worship him sacrificially. When we fail to do so, there is a real effect on our relationship with God. Verses 4-5 are an example of this. Right Sacrifices And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, 5 but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. This text has been somewhat offensive to me over the years. Didn't Cain bring an offering? Shouldn't that be enough, God? I've thought to myself, didn't I go to church? Or give an offering? Or say no to these other sins? Shouldn't that be enough? But Genesis rebukes this thinking. If God has the authority to create reality, to define good and evil, and to establish a covenant relationship with us on his terms, doesn't he also have authority to judge between righteous and unrighteous actions. We aren't given many specifics here as to why God rejected Cain's offering but we do have a few. Let's compare the two offerings. Cain's offering is described as “an offering of the fruit of the ground.” That sounds pretty good! Seems like a fitting offering for a farmer. But in verse 4, we're told that Abel…brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. While Cain's offering is described in generic terms, “fruit of the ground”, Abel's offering is described with these important details, “firstborn [or best] of his flock”, and from the best parts of the animal, “the fat portions”. While it's possible that God rejected Cain simply because he didn't offer an animal, which is the prescribed covering for sin in God's Law, I think it is more likely that he was not accepted because he had not given of his best like Abel. We know from the Law of Moses that God received offerings of food and drink from his people as an acceptable and pleasing act of worship. But we also know that the acceptable offering was not just any offering, it was to be the first fruits of the crop, the best of the best (Leviticus 23:9-14). This implies that Cain's offering came from the wrong heart posture. Perhaps he gave out of duty or obligation instead of pure worship. In keeping back the best for himself, Cain is saying something about how he views God and himself. He is weighing himself as greater than God. Church, it's not just what you offer to God in worship, but how you offer worship to him. Does your gift to God with money, or work, or service reflect a belief that he is supreme and deserving of our very best, or does it reflect a heart that says “What's the least I can do for God to be saved?….” Do you see the difference? Human Sin Nature and the War Cain's response to God's rejection exposes his evil heart even more. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. We are so often like Cain aren't we, thinking we are a better judge than God? Not only do we fail to give God what is appropriate, we then rage at him when he points it out. Listen to the Lord's response in verse 6: 6 The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? 7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you [or to rule over you], but you must rule over it.” The Lord spoke to Cain. It's encouraging to me, that though mankind has been removed from the Garden, God still has a relationship with humans. God mercifully pursues Cain here and speaks directly with him like a Father would speak to a child. With his questions, he works to draw Cain towards repentance like he did with Adam and Eve. First, he simply challenges Cain, “Why are you angry when you know you've done wrong?” Does not our conscience agree with God when we do wrong? Next, God teaches Cain about the intimate relationship and conflict humans now have with sin. This is where I want to focus for a while. Mankind's relationship with sin began when our first parents chose to be judge for themselves, to redefine what was right and wrong. While Adam and Eve had temptation to sin like Cain, they did not have an intimate struggle with sin like God describes here. Do you see how God personifies sin, as if sin is an enemy or wild animal crouching at the door of our hearts ready to pounce on us. God says that sin's desire is to rule the human, to enslave them. God describes to Cain this relationship in terms of warfare. Sin wants to control us but we must rule over it and kill it. God describes a new active warfare that humans, that is you and me, are born into after the fall, No one chooses to be born with a human nature disposed towards sin and at war, but we are. All of us. Now, in warfare, there isn't an option. If you don't kill the enemy, they kill you. God is telling Cain, “take up arms, son. You can't be passive in this fight.” Likewise, the famous puritan preacher John Owen famously said, “Be killing sin, or sin will be killing you.” You need to understand that sin is never satisfied. We often think that little compromises aren't that serious. But that's like saying that starting a little brush fire in the hills of California isn't that serious. Sin is like a flame that is never satisfied and human souls are like endless kindling, that is, unless we put the fire out – unless we rule over it. God is teaching us in this story that when we take a wrong course of action it is not easily reversible, we are only giving sin an opportunity to destroy us! The human life is not a half in half out experience, though we'd like to believe it is. There are really only two paths, two sides in the war. Which side are you on? Instead of killing his sin, instead of leaning into the mercy of God and repenting, Cain gives way to sin. Verse 8: 8 Cain spoke to Abel his brother. Presumably he has plotted his murder and allures him into the field with him. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. Pause. I was struck again this morning by the utter disregard for God's warning. How many times has God come to us with a prick of the conscience or words of warning from friends or otherwise, and we ignore him. This is a tragic moment in the story. Friends, this is the first recorded death of a human in Scripture and it was a result of sin. Cain allowed his sinful anger and jealousy to overtake him. Sin has clearly become Cain's master. Church, when we are not submitted to God as master in everything, sin is ready to take control, and like a lion to come and devour not only you but also those around you. Just as Adam's decision to submit to the Serpent and to sin led to an undoing of life and relationship, Cain's sin is going to begin a similar cycle of death and brokenness for him and others. The same is true today. Why is there division, war, racism, and murder in the news every day? Because humans give way to their sin! In verse 9, the Lord again pursues Cain with a question: 9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” [Cain] said, “I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?” Similar to his question to Adam, God again gives Cain an opportunity to repent, but Cain adds sin on top of sin, showing his slavery to sin, and lies directly to the face of God – “I don't know; am I my brother's keeper?” Cain's sad excuse is telling of human nature. We are so quick to ignore the suffering of others generally but even more to deflect the suffering our sin causes others. But friends, Cain's rhetorical question is a lie. We are our brother's keeper. The charge God gave to mankind to guard the garden from evil is broad and I believe it includes looking after our neighbors in the garden. We see this in the beautiful summation of the Law: love your neighbor as yourself. We are our brother's keeper. Verse 10: 10 And the Lord said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground. Cain thinks he can hide but there is no hiding with God. Listen to the shocking words of God, “The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground.” When we think we're crafty and sly, even inanimate unexpected things expose our sins to God. Nothing gets by the Judge of all. Nothing is hidden and every dark action will be revealed in time. Hear this, not one sin is hidden to God. You are only kidding yourself if you hide. God is calling Cain out directly. You murdered your brother. Let's see how God responds. Verse 11: Cain Is Cursed 11 And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand. 12 When you work the ground, it shall no longer yield to you its strength. You shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth.” Breaking the relationship with God always has consequences. God deals out two curses on Cain. We see 1) he is “cursed from the ground”, that is the ground which has already been cursed is only going to become more difficult for him. 2) God says that he will live as a fugitive and a wanderer on earth. Not only will he struggle to survive because the earth will not yield fruit to him, he will forever be a stranger and will constantly run from others. Hear this: though God does not always bring devastating judgment on us for our sins, sometimes he increases our struggle in this life. Do you know that about God, that as a merciful reminder that sin leads to death, he sometimes gives us consequences and hardship in this life. I'm not saying that hardship in life is always the result of sin, but that if you are in sin and you find life to be a constant burden, consider that you may be bringing it on yourself by choosing to walk in sin. And don't be deceived and think that if your life is free of hardship that God accepts you. You can eat and drink and be merry all the days of your life and find only severe judgment awaiting you for your sin. The point is this: your prosperity in this life is not the judge of your life, but God alone. Accusing God of Injustice 13 Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is greater than I can bear. 14 Behold, you have driven me today away from the ground, and from your face I shall be hidden. I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” I cannot spend much time here, but man, I sure hear my own voice in Cain's words. How about you? Rather than responding with humility and fear, Cain, like us, accuses God of injustice. One thing he gets right is that to be hidden from the face of God is truly devastating. But even his sadness about this seems to be more a concern for his own prosperity than a concern for his relationship with God. Is this what your response to sin looks like? Look at verse 15: 15 Then the Lord said to him, “Not so! If anyone kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.” And the Lord put a mark on Cain, lest any who found him should attack him. 16 Then Cain went away from the presence of the Lord and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden. Do you see the merciful character of God here? Instead of destroying Cain or honoring the man who might kill Cain, God promises sevenfold retribution on the one who might do so. God is saying, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay.” He even put a special mark on Cain so that he might not be attacked. He provides merciful provision even for this wayward sinner! Though God protects Cain, he is still driven even further into exile away from the presence of God, east of Eden. Sam said last week that the worst consequence of sin is our separation from God's presence. And here again, the Bible emphasizes this truth. Separation from God is to have your life undone. An important theme is emerging from the story. The offspring that is supposed to be victorious over the Serpent often aligns themselves with him, plunging themselves deeper and deeper into sin. The further from God, the greater the sin and the destruction on earth. The Coming Offspring Adam and Eve's sin eventually led to the loss of both of their sons, one to murder, and another to sin's destructive path, and it just gets worse. We'll learn next week that a group of people emerges who call on the Lord in the fight against sin. But even the people of God are overcome by their sin as the story unfolds. Even the famous heroes of the Bible fall short. And the same is true of all of us. All of us have been overtaken by sin at times in our life, hurting ourselves and others. What's the problem with the world? “I am”, said G.K. Chesterton in a famous interview. Therefore, we are all justly under condemnation and face death and eternal separation from God as our ultimate penalty. Every human on the planet desperately needs a Savior. But the Good News we have been proclaiming each week and to which we cling, is that the Lord Jesus Christ is the true promised offspring of God born into this world, the second Adam who was tempted in every way that we are and yet was without sin. He alone lived a completely righteous life and won the war against sin. Yet he too died as if he was condemned. He too was cast away from the presence of God. Why? Jesus was murdered on the cross not because he deserved it. But because he loved us. The Better Word Did you know that Able's shed blood has something in common with Christ's? Able's blood testified to God against Cain. Likewise, Jesus's sprinkled blood testifies to God on our behalf. How so? For all who reject Jesus, his blood is testifying to God the grievous sins we've committed - that sin did in fact overcome us. But where Able's blood only had power to testify against Cain, Jesus's blood has the power to testify for us, that for all who come to Jesus in faith, it speaks a better word, a saving word, testifying that our penalty has been paid in full! Listen to Hebrews 12:23-24: “You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.” Jesus, the Lamb of God, was sacrificed and his blood was sprinkled on his church, so that we don't have to hide from God or try to cover ourselves anymore! Jesus's blood should condemn us, but instead, it rewrites our history and speaks of our future destiny in his Kingdom. So how should we live in light of this truth? I want to call everyone here to take up arms and re engage in the war against your sin. How? You need to know, first, that you cannot do it alone! This was an error I made for many years and still often make. Instead of clinging to Jesus and the Gospel, I try to fight my sin in my own strength. Church, the Gospel is central to overcoming our sin. There are natural things we can do to help us cut off sin in our lives, but as one friend said to me years ago, you can't kill vanity by just smashing all the mirrors you see. Instead, the Bible ties our victory over sin tightly to our faith in Jesus and this Gospel. If you are in Christ, you are no longer a slave to sin. Perhaps you can't overcome sin because you keep looking at yourself instead of Christ. Instead of focusing on self, focus on your baptism, and on Christ's testimony that you died to sin in his death and rose to new life in his resurrection and were filled with the Holy Spirit. In Christ, you are no longer a slave to sin. God not only calls us to rule over our sin, but has also provided for us everything we need to do it. How then shall we overcome? By the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony? Do you see how God keeps coming after us over and over even when we reject him? But there is a day when his mercy will cease. Today is the day of salvation, and our God is inviting you to be set free from your slavery to sin and worship him with clean hands through Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the only way to fix this world's violence and brokenness. So let's call Jesus, who overcame, be thankful for what he has done, and worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
Song List:1- To God Be the Glory!2- Bless His Holy Name3- Trust in You- Sis. Makayla4- He Knows My Name- Sis. MakaylaDevotion: Bro. Kenneth Holmes
With this message Brother McIntyre has returned to Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee to fill the pulpit while the pastor is on a trip to Africa. Brother McIntyre served as pastor for 18 1/2 years at Brainerd before accepting the position of the Director of Church and Staff Support Division at the Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tennessee two years previously. This recording is of the complete morning service which include a solo sang by Candy McIntyre, the daughter of Dr. McIntyre. Her selection was "To God Be the Glory." At the conclusion of the service Brother McIntyre shares the joy he has experienced to be back home and states,"There is no single spot on the face of the earth that is dearer to my heart than the pulpit in which I now have the privilege of standing."
Daniel Harris teaches on "To God Be the Glory" from Psalm 19 in this standalone sermon from The Vue. For more information about The Vue, visit www.bellevue.org/college today.
Song List:1- To God Be the Glory2- Since I Have Been Redeemed3- God Will Make a Way4- It Is Well with My Soul5- In His Time5- I'd Rather Have JesusMessage: Bro. Steve LeCroyScripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Hebrews 11:10; Thought: "There's no place like home."Invitation- Softly and Tenderly
Song List:1- To God Be the Glory2- We Have Come into His House3- The Solid Rock4- His Name is Wonderful5- The Longer I Server Him6- My Jesus, I Love Thee7- It's Alright8- Through It All9- Precious Lord, Take My Hand10- Who Am I11- Amazing Grace Message: Bro. Steve LeCroyScripture: Leviticus 1:1-17Invitation- Are You Washed in the Blood?
FAITH Season 3, Episode 010 "To God Be the Glory" audio podcast by award-winning western author Stephen Bly. 10 ways to bring God glory. Sponsored by BlyBooks.com Legacy Series. "Ten Ways to Give God Glory" blog post article found here: https://www.blybooks.com/2022/03/gods-glory/ Sign Up on BlyBooks.com on blog page to receive RSS feed by email for podcast blog notices. Related blog article with podcast embed will arrive every Tuesday and Thursday. Look to the right of the LINK PAGE for “Subscribe to the Blog via Email” and “Enter your email address”. Would greatly appreciate if you a) SUBSCRIBE, b) RATE, c) REVIEW the podcast. PODCAST WEBSITE URL: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777501FULL PODCAST INFO: https://bit.ly/3xCxckS Music by WinkingFoxMusic from Pixabay
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