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God is Worthy of Trust |
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Written by Pastor Scott |
Sunday, 13 May 2012 |
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Often we hear individuals make statements like, "Why should I lead a moral life?" Or, "Why should I follow God in this area of my life?" We have such a limited view and think that God is some dictator who is out to make our lives miserable. We look at life as a quest for freedom, away from rules and laws. "I want to do what I want to do" is the call of so many young people. We do not realize that God puts regulations in His Word and into our lives to make our lives better. Believers who step out of the bounds of God's grace feel the hardship of living for self. Remember, God knows what is best. Your heartfelt obedience which glorifies Him is best. We only have a limited view, but God has an eternal view. He is omniscient. God is omnipotent. He has all power. Ephesians 1:18-20 tells us that He even had the power to raise Christ from the dead. He is quite capable of handling our lives. Lastly, "God is love. " (1 John 4:16). He loves you more than anyone else ever could. God is no oppressive dictatorial ruler, but one who can be trusted and is worthy to be followed. Let's trust our all-knowing, all-powerful, all-loving God. |
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It Is Well With My Soul |
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Written by Pastor Scott |
Sunday, 06 May 2012 |
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Horatio Spafford lived in the late 19th century. He was married and had four beautiful daughters. When an urgent business matter postponed his stay in New York, he sent his family on ahead on a French luxury liner. The liner ended up hitting an ironclad sailing vessel and it quickly sank. The only survivor was his wife. She sent a telegram which read, "Saved alone." Spafford made the trek across the Atlantic heartbroken and alone, yet he had a rich and deep abiding trust in his God. When the vessel passed the location where the liner sank, he resolutely said, "It is well, the will of God be done." Later he would pen a hymn which opens, "When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows, like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul." The confidence Spafford had in God in a time of great heartache depicts the faith and trust that each of us need in hours of testing. Psalm 18:2 says, "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge." Where are we taking refuge and finding strength? |
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The Throne Room |
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Written by Pastor Scott |
Sunday, 29 April 2012 |
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Hebrews 4:16 says, "Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in the time of need." How often do we come into God's throne room in prayer? In the Jewish Temple, the Outer Court, the Court of the Women was the closest most Israelites ventured. Next was the Court of the Israelites. Only the most purified male Jews ventured into this region. Inside of that was the Temple Court and the Court of Priests, where the Temple sacrifices were offered. Next came the Holy Place, where even fewer priests could go. Lastly was the Holy of Holies, where God's presence dwelt. Only the high priest could enter, and only on the Day of Atonement. Yet God, through Christ, gives us direct access into His throne room. There are no longer any partitions. The sad state of our Christian walk is that very often we settle for the outer court instead of intimacy at God's throne. We are content with knowing about God, rather than knowing Him and fellowshipping with Him. Let's make prayer a part of our daily practice and worship to God. |
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Reconciliation |
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Written by Pastor Scott |
Sunday, 22 April 2012 |
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2 Corinthians 5:18 says, "Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." This is what sets Christianity apart from all other religions of the world. So many picture God as an angry deity who must be appeased. We have done something against Him, and there must be some sacrifice I must give, some penance I must do, some work I must accomplish. The message of the Gospel is that God has done it all. He is not some indifferent deity who stands aloof, but One who came, lived in righteousness, and gave His life as the perfect substitute for our sins. God reconciled us to Himself through Christ. This is such good news that He has given us the dignity of taking this message of reconciliation to those who need to be forgiven of their sins. There is no higher calling, no greater task to undertake, and God has given us the privilege of taking this message. The question is: are we taking this message to anyone? Have we even identified individuals that we pray that God may give us opportunity to preach the love of Christ? Let's be heartfelt doers of the Word and not hearers only. |
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He is Risen |
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Written by Pastor Scott |
Sunday, 15 April 2012 |
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Many times we just look at the historical facts of the resurrection of Jesus Christ without realizing the profound implications. The profound implications of the risen Lord are hope and joy. 1 Corinthians 15:16-17, "For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; and if Christ be not raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins." Our hope and joy is that we are so identified with Christ through His death that we must be raised as He was. The resurrection of Christ is the guarantee that we will be resurrected. Anytime you feel the storms of life overcoming you, remind yourself of who you are in Christ. Supreme joy is ours. We have Christ for all eternity! Christians are the only people in the world who can say, "O death, where is your victory? O death where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:55-57). What unfathomable hope and joy is ours! |
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