Tag Archives: Worship

WORSHIP—GETTING IT RIGHT THIS TIME!

King David’s motives and aspirations could sometimes turn quickly to pride because of his position as king. David, the gifted poet and musician, was highly sensitive with deep emotions that spilled out freely in an artistic way. As a humble … Continue reading →

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THE DANCE

Every time we embark on a drive, whether to gather supplies or to go on a trip across the countryside; we make judgements of all others who are also driving on the road with us.  We remark about the crazy … Continue reading →

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WORSHIP – HEARTLESS, HYPOCRITICAL OR HONEST?

God the Judge summons the court (vv. 1-6) and confronts two offenders: the formalist, to whom worship is a ritual to follow (vv. 7-15), and the hypocrite, to whom worship is a disguise to cover sin (vv. 16-21). The psalm … Continue reading →

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WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE SAME PLACE!

Back in the day, as a first grade teacher, I would heave a big sigh of frustration when it was time to line up students and take them to another location, any location! It didn’t matter where we were going, … Continue reading →

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MUST HAVE BREAD, MILK AND TOILET PAPER!

Who knew? I remember the day, months ago, that we heard about a virus that was beginning to spread in China. So, the very next day people in the United States stood in long lines to buy toilet paper until … Continue reading →

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FAITH MOVES ON TO GREATER FAITH

How many of us had all the faith we needed when we accepted Christ and chose to follow Him at the time of that decision? What I’m getting at is this; Did we suddenly possess all the faith within ourselves … Continue reading →

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FEAR OR GLORY?

Matthew 9 Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man   Jesus climbed into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town. 2 Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said … Continue reading →

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BE FREE…FROM PREJUDGING!

Our first impression of others begins the minute another person comes in our line of vision. We size them up, giving them a character we think they play in a story of our imaginations. The closer they get to us, … Continue reading →

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HOW SALTY AM I?

Matthew 5, NIV Salt and Light   “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out … Continue reading →

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THE SERMON PREP

Matthew 2, Wise Men Still Seek Him The Magi Visit the Messiah   After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one … Continue reading →

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