“Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.“ (Isaiah 49:15, ESV) Can you remember the things you have forgotten? Of course not. In a lifetime, we remember a lot, but also forget much. ResearchersContinue reading “Not Forgotten”
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The Light of Hope
“It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the preserved of Israel; I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” (Isaiah 49:6, ESV) When growing up, myContinue reading “The Light of Hope”
The Blessings of Faith
17 Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go. 18 Oh that you had paid attention to my commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness likeContinue reading “The Blessings of Faith”
Purpose of Discipline
“For my name’s sake I defer my anger, for the sake of my praise I restrain it for you, that I may not cut you off. Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tried you in the furnace of affliction. For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it,Continue reading “Purpose of Discipline”
Purpose of Discipline
“For my name’s sake I defer my anger, for the sake of my praise I restrain it for you, that I may not cut you off. Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tried you in the furnace of affliction. For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it,Continue reading “Purpose of Discipline”
“Superstition ain’t the way”
12 Stand fast in your enchantments and your many sorceries, with which you have labored from your youth; perhaps you may be able to succeed; perhaps you may inspire terror. 13 You are wearied with your many counsels; let them stand forth and save you, those who divide the heavens, who gaze at the stars,Continue reading ““Superstition ain’t the way””
The Blessing
“remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me,” (Isaiah 46:9, ESV) The motto, “In God we trust” is currently on our United States currency. This motto appeared on most U.S. coins since 1864. Most people would be surprised toContinue reading “The Blessing”
Success
9 remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’ (Isaiah 46:9-10, ESV)Continue reading “Success”
Syncretism
“Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:22, ESV) When I was younger, our family would take an annual vacation for two weeks in Cape Cod, primarily to fish for striped bass. On one occasion, someone suggested that we goContinue reading “Syncretism”
Prerequisites for Victory
Sermon Series: Victorious Together Sermon Title: Prerequisites for Victory Sermon Date: 5/12/2024Sermon Text: Romans 12:1-2 Sermon Theme: The power of the church is proportional to the spiritual strength of its believers working together. Outline:• The victorious church is composed of believers fully committed to the Lord. (v1) (1 Samuel 15:22; Psalm 51:17)• The victorious churchContinue reading “Prerequisites for Victory”
Renewing the Heart 