Wisdom Calls
Living In the Reality of Forgiveness
Pastor Rick Donald Psalm 32 Today was the end of an incredible three part series by Pastor Rick Donald - I will post the other two sermons later this week. The following are my notes taken from the service. He opened with a reminder about the men's conference next weekend. Context - the Psalms were written out of David's own personal experience. Many believe that Psalm 32 was written out of David's great sin with Bathsheba (the sin was adultery, deceit, and murder). David's trying to tell us with Psalm 32 - "learn from me". 1) My forgiveness from God is available through confession. (vv. 1-2) 1 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. David used three verses to communicate where he was at (words that describe our hearts): Transgression - means rebellion against God...stepping over the boundary with God. Sin - to miss the … [Read More...]
The Way of Happiness
Pastor Rick Donald Psalm 1 The worship leader made an announcement that Lindsay McCaul's new album would go on sale Tuesday. It would be available after service. These are my sermon notes; I hope you find them a blessing. I have to say that I have found this message series by Pastor Rick a true blessing to me. This man packs so much into a sermon it can be overwhelming to take good notes... 1) When I have a passion for the truth. (v. 1-2) 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. People are looking for what will make them happy...they will never find it apart from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Blessed means happy and joyful Advice - there are some things I need to avoid when I seek counsel. The wicked. A person who is not apart of God. Pastor Rick said he … [Read More...]
Revealed – Seeing The Invisible God
Pastor Rick Donald What Are You Looking At? Pastor Rick Changed the title to "Revealed...Seeing The Invisible God" Psalm 19 Communion was done this morning Pastor Rick announced that they were celebrating the birth of their new beautiful granddaughter - Kylie Ann 1) When I look into the sky I see your presence. (v. 1-6) 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. 4 Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, 5 which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. 6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. We have a risen Savior! You cannot miss that message at our Easter … [Read More...]
Christmas Carols We All Know – Or Knew
I miss hearing these songs. My inspiration for this was a YouTube video by Journey of Faith doing one of those "Flash Mob" thingies...I posted their video here; it's certainly worth watching. If you would like to download the lyrics to these songs in a nice printable fashion you can do that here. If you're going to use them, please leave a comment below and share how you are going to do that. It would be a great blessing to me and others! Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ - yes, we all know that December 25th is not Christ's actual birthday - that really is not relevant. What is relevant is that Christmas right here and right now is about the birth of Jesus Christ. There are so many wonderful symbols about Christmas that point to the birth of Christ, right down to the name Christ(mas). It's a shame that there are a few in this country that are trying to destroy this country's history and Christmas along with it. WE all need to bring Christmas back to … [Read More...]
Christmas Flash Mob by Journey of Faith at South Bay Galleria – Video
This was truly a wonderful video made by Journey of Faith at the South Bay Galleria. The singers have such beautiful voices. I have to admit, it's hard not to get on your knees at the end of the video. If you cry at things that tug at your heart, this will certainly get you. One of the best video angles was when the camera was from above, you could see the girl singing and Santa next door. Given a choice, I have to think that most people would choose singing Christmas Carols and being with friends and family. What happened to Christmas Caroling? I remember doing that when I was a young kid in Virginia. Have you done that? Are you doing that now? If you are, here are some great carols you can use. Get them here. Enjoy and Merry Christmas to all !! … [Read More...]
Great Quotes
Oswald Chambers – “It is not true to say that God wants to teach us something in our trials…He wants us to unlearn something.”
It is not true to say that God wants to teach us something in our trials: through every cloud He brings, He wants us to unlearn something. From the … [Read More...]
C. S. Lewis – “You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.”
"You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body." … [Read More...]
Abraham Lincoln – “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Abraham Lincoln The 16th president of the … [Read More...]
Ronald Reagan – “… those in America today who have come to depend absolutely on government for their security…”
"There are those in America today who have come to depend absolutely on government for their security. And when government fails they seek to rectify … [Read More...]
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