May 30, 2021
In Memoriam
Series: 2021

Memorial Day

The idea of making a memorial to remember something goes all the way back to Genesis

Genesis 28:18-22 NASB
Jacob’s Memorial

Exodus 39:6-7 NASB
Memorial to the sons of Israel

Numbers 10:10 NASB
I AM your God

Joshua 4:4-7 NASB
Memorial stones

We see that memorials are an important part of shaping our lives

Unfortunately, sometimes a memorial's real meanings are swept away

Memorial Day has become known as the start of summer

BBQs and beach days have replaced decorating graves and remembering heroes

The biggest reason is, we as a people haven’t passed the memorial on to our children

The stones on the bank of the Jordan were to be used to tell the story to generations

Throughout biblical history we are told to remember and pass it to our children

Nehemiah, in the rebuilding of the temple, had the law read to all the people

This act brought about repentance and renewed love of God

I believe that the true meaning of Memorial day should renew patriotism

As believers we must keep in memoriam our God and our Savior Jesus

We must teach this to every generation and that is something we haven’t done well

The greatest need our country has right now is to remember Jesus

1 Cor 11:23-26 NASB
Body and blood

There is one symbol that we still see everywhere that needs to be remembered

John 19:16-19 NASB
The cross of Jesus

Like Memorial day, for many, this has lost it’s original meaning

It’s just a decoration many people wear, some not knowing it’s true meaning

This symbol should daily break our hearts and bring us to live for Him

He gave
ALL
for
ALL

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, and I pray you spend time remembering the fallen

However, I pray that every day you remember what Jesus did for you

If you know Him, tell others what He did for you!

If you have never known Him, today could be your day to do that.

“Do this in remembrance of Me”

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  • May 30, 2021In Memoriam
    May 30, 2021
    In Memoriam
    Series: 2021

    Memorial Day

    The idea of making a memorial to remember something goes all the way back to Genesis

    Genesis 28:18-22 NASB
    Jacob’s Memorial

    Exodus 39:6-7 NASB
    Memorial to the sons of Israel

    Numbers 10:10 NASB
    I AM your God

    Joshua 4:4-7 NASB
    Memorial stones

    We see that memorials are an important part of shaping our lives

    Unfortunately, sometimes a memorial's real meanings are swept away

    Memorial Day has become known as the start of summer

    BBQs and beach days have replaced decorating graves and remembering heroes

    The biggest reason is, we as a people haven’t passed the memorial on to our children

    The stones on the bank of the Jordan were to be used to tell the story to generations

    Throughout biblical history we are told to remember and pass it to our children

    Nehemiah, in the rebuilding of the temple, had the law read to all the people

    This act brought about repentance and renewed love of God

    I believe that the true meaning of Memorial day should renew patriotism

    As believers we must keep in memoriam our God and our Savior Jesus

    We must teach this to every generation and that is something we haven’t done well

    The greatest need our country has right now is to remember Jesus

    1 Cor 11:23-26 NASB
    Body and blood

    There is one symbol that we still see everywhere that needs to be remembered

    John 19:16-19 NASB
    The cross of Jesus

    Like Memorial day, for many, this has lost it’s original meaning

    It’s just a decoration many people wear, some not knowing it’s true meaning

    This symbol should daily break our hearts and bring us to live for Him

    He gave
    ALL
    for
    ALL

    Tomorrow is Memorial Day, and I pray you spend time remembering the fallen

    However, I pray that every day you remember what Jesus did for you

    If you know Him, tell others what He did for you!

    If you have never known Him, today could be your day to do that.

    “Do this in remembrance of Me”

  • May 26, 2021Book of Revelation Study 33
    May 26, 2021
    Book of Revelation Study 33
     
  • May 23, 2021Be Imitators of God
    May 23, 2021
    Be Imitators of God
    Series: 2021

    Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

    In today’s world, people are always trying to imitate others

    Get your hair cut like your favorite star

    Wear the same type of clothes as your favorite singer

    Some people even wear costumes to look exactly like someone else

    Eph 5:1 says be imitators of GOD

    Out of everything you could imitate, God is the perfect subject

    How can I imitate God?

    Ephesians gives you instructions of how to imitate God
     
     
    First, walk in Love, just as Christ loved YOU

    We know how He loved us, so do that

    Then, there is a list of things to avoid in order to imitate God

    Immorality
    Impurity
    Greed

    These are things that a Holy God is not capable of

    They seem like no brainers, that we should stay away from these things

    However, the world embraces these, and so, we tend to let them in too

    We write off immorality and impurity as a new normal

    Greed is not really greed, we just need to have enough

     
    Be Imitators of God

    Words do matter and our words can cause someone to turn away from God

    "I didn’t mean anything by it! I wasn’t trying to be hurtful."

    We all try to walk a line of saying things but not saying things

    I've even had someone once ask me if cursing was ok as long as it wasn’t at someone

    Their reasoning was it was just words and not inended to be ugly

    If we are truly trying to imitate God, we need to stay away from these things

    No one has ever felt bad about being nice or saying kind things

    I don’t wish I could take back compliments or loving words

    I am not afraid someone will find out I acted righteously

     
    So, this doesn’t mean someone who made a mistake and was sorry for it

    This means someone who lives this way with no regret

    Every time we act that way, we are closer to becoming that way

    Instead, be imitators of God and the same applies

    Every time we act that way, we are closer to becoming that way

    The only way to imitate God is to know Him

    Do you know Him today?

  • May 19, 2021Book of Relevation Study 32
    May 19, 2021
    Book of Relevation Study 32
     
  • May 16, 2021Stagnant Ponds
    May 16, 2021
    Stagnant Ponds
    Series: 2021

    "You are moving like Pond Water!"

    That is what my drill Sergeant used to say

    Pond water doesn’t move and because of that it is full of all sorts of nasty

    It is when ponds are stirred that makes them teem with life

     
    Hang out on verse 3 with me a moment

    Everything pertaining to life and Godliness

    Who called us by His own Glory and excellence

     
    All of these things boil down to Love, the Love of Christ
     
    This we need to understand is spiritual growth:

    If we are not growing, we are stagnant

    Stagnant water begins clean and clear,

    Due to lack of movement, it turns green and stinky

    This is what happens to believers who are not growing

    He who lacks these qualities is blind

    We sit stagnant and become blind to our stinky condition

    If these qualities are increasing, we are growing

    If we are growing, it means we are full of life and bring life to others

    You will never stumble!

     
    The reality is, we should all stand ready to remind each other

    Are you all stagnant and stinky?

    Are you ready to be full of life in Christ?

  • May 12, 2021Book Of Revelation Study 31
    May 12, 2021
    Book Of Revelation Study 31
     
  • May 9, 2021A Mother’s Faith
    May 9, 2021
    A Mother’s Faith
    Series: 2021

    Mothers are amazing and they are the great teachers of life

    I want to share with you this morning a few things that mother’s teach us

    That list is funny, but it’s true!

    Every year at this time, I try to think of a Biblical mother that we can learn from

    This year I want to learn from Naomi

     
    This is a lot of tragedy for one woman to endure

    Remember, during this time, women didn’t have any rights on their own

    Now, without any males left to take care of her, she decided to return to Bethlehem

    So, look what happened with her daughters-in-law

     
    Naomi must have shown faith for Ruth to want to serve her God

    Mother’s lives are not always easy and sometimes children learn from the struggle

    Reality check.
    Even mother’s struggle with their faith

     
    Naomi means “Pleasant”

    Mara means “Bitter”

    Even so, she strived to take care of her daughter-in-law

    In chapter 2, Naomi’s hope was restored as God provided Boaz to take care of them

    Naomi taught Ruth how to trust God and He provided a redeemer in Boaz

    The story of Naomi and Ruth is unconventional, but, often times, so is life

    Naomi’s faith wasn’t perfect and a Mother’s faith isn’t either

    Moms today, if you have ever struggled thinking you aren’t good enough;

    Understand that all of us struggle with that because we live in a fallen world

    But God made you a mom for a reason and He is always there for you

    God knows exactly what He is doing so trust Him

     
     
    A mother that follows God will be the mother that she is supposed to be

    This goes for Grandmothers, Great-Grandmothers, Step-mothers

    And yes even Mothers-in-law

    In fact, it applies to all people; if we follow God, we will be exactly right

    So are you following God today?
    Do you want to?

  • May 5, 2021Book Of Revelation Study 30
    May 5, 2021
    Book Of Revelation Study 30
     
  • May 2, 2021Salvation
    May 2, 2021
    Salvation
    Series: 2021
    "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved."

    What does the word Salvation mean?

    Salvation is necessary!

    Vs 12 says we “must be saved”

    Because we are lost, John 3:16 NASB

    Because we can’t save ourselves.

    God provided salvation for us. Why else would He do that except we must be saved

    Salvation in the here and now

    Salvation can’t happen after death. It has to happen in the here and now

    There is only one way under heaven for salvation

    Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.

    Prior to vs 12 we see that the name being talked about here is Jesus

    The incredible thing is that salvation is offered to ALL!

    for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED."

    Salvation is a gift

    You can’t buy it

    You can’t earn it

    You don’t deserve it

    It is a perfect gift that God has offered you through Jesus Christ

    He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

    Now the question is, will you accept the gift?

    A gift, no matter how amazing, is no good unless it is received.

    God has offered to ALL the ultimate gift of Salvation

    Will you simply accept it and be saved?

  • Apr 28, 2021Book Of Revelation Study 29
    Apr 28, 2021
    Book Of Revelation Study 29
     
  • Apr 25, 2021Start Right Here
    Apr 25, 2021
    Start Right Here
    Series: 2021
     
    "If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people,
     
    and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
     
    If God’s people have turned away and things are bad because of that, vs 14

    So many people want to blame the problems in this world on everyone but self. We say we want to see peace and unity but do nothing to see it happen. In verse 14, the Lord told Solomon exactly what had to happen. I want to say today that, if we want to see our land healed, it has to start right here. It has to start in the hearts of the people who are called by His name. So how do we do that?

    If My People…

    Who are called by My Name…

    Will humble themselves…

    And Pray…

    And seek My face…

    And turn from their wicked ways…

    Then…

    I will hear from heaven…

    And forgive their sin…

    And heal their land…

    It starts right here in the hearts of His people. He will never leave us, even when we have failed Him. It is past time for us to realize that, in order for the world to change, the church has to return to God! It starts right here in the heart of His people. It starts right here in His church. Are you ready to begin?

  • Apr 21, 2021Book Of Revelation Study 28
    Apr 21, 2021
    Book Of Revelation Study 28
     
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