A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.
Psalms 127:1 ESV
The twenty-first LORD’s Day is a call to return to God and face the fact that we will certainly meet Him soon alone.
SOME Excerpts and Lessons from TODAY’s MEssages
"THE BIBLICAL WARRANT OF THE DIACONATE MINISTRY" "Deacons are gift to the poor and needy, Deacons are gift to the pastor and Deacons are gift to the church." 1. The Biblical Roots of the Diaconate Ministry 1a. (1st root) The existence of the poor and needy and the compassion of God. Matt 25:34-40 ; Gal 6:10; James 1:27 1b. (2nd root) The neccessity of the Pastor to concentrate on his primary role. Pastors should concrentrate in ministering on Word and prayer. In Acts 2:2-4 ; Acts 6:2 ; deacons were appointed 1c. (3rd root) There is a scriptural principles of decency, order and visible integrity in the affairs of the church. 1 Cor 14:40, 2 Cor 8:20-21 Romans 12: 1-2: "PRINCIPLES OF SANCTIFICATION: THE OFFERING OF OUR BODIES TO GOD" 1. LIVING SACRIFICE 2. HOLY SACRIFICE 3. ACCEPTABLE SACRIFICE 4. REASONABLE/ SPIRITUAL WORSHIP / SERVICE Amos 4:6-13: "God's firm summon to prepare to meet Him demands urgent response." 1. You must meet Him. You cannot refuse to meet Him. 2. You may have to meet Him soon. 3. You will have to meet Him alone.
“The more we see God’s character, attributes, and beauty, the more we will desire to serve God. Our love to God springs from our knowledge of God.”
“The preacher’s primary task is to show God’s beauty and character to His people through diligent study and bold proclamation His Word.”
Living sacrifices can only be offered by people with new hearts made alive in Christ.
“It is most reasonable to offer our best to God. It is most unreasonable to deny God that which is worthy of Him”
The Significance of the Resurrection 2 Text: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19 Message: The Resurrection of Christ as an essential component of the gospel is the only hope of our salvation. If Christ is not Risen… I. There is no hope for the living saints II. There is no hope for the dead saints III. There is no hope at all (in this life and the life to come)
“Faith looks to Christ, as dead, buried, risen, and ascended; and hope [looks] to His return.”
~ John Bunyan
Blessed Lord’s Day!
SOLI DEO GLORIA!
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