SONDAY

Happy SON-day yáll. See you in church. I know that I spelled it different......it is his day.....you know....Jesus, the SON of God. :)

10-26-2014    Mark 6:53-56

S.       53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. 54 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, 55 And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. 56 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

O.      Great numbers of people are healed by touching the garments of Jesus. Faith was growing in the hearts of people and actions were showing results.

A.      Spreading the truth about Jesus, his love, compassion, healing, hope and salvation will still show results. I will spread the truth.

P.       Father; fill me with courage as I spread your word. Touch my mind and heart and give me strength to endure. Amen.

Welfare?

Wake up, wake up, daylights a breaking; peas in the pot and hoecakes a baking. This is the little song my father-in-law would sing each morning (as loud as possible) to awake the house, happy and ready to enjoy life. He was always thankful for the simple necessity's of life. He worked hard and never ask for anything he did not earn himself. He never was envious or greedy, never wanted charity. How do you stand concerning this welfare world we live in? 

10-21-2014    Mark 6:7-13

S.       7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; 8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: 9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.11  And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

O.      Jesus gives power to the twelve. This power is over unclean spirits. They travel from place to place and stay in worthy homes. The worthiness of a home is decided by the manner in which the gospel message is, or is not, received. The home is to be judged by the disciples and a sign of un-worthiness is explained.

A.      Jesus gives me power over all un-clean spirits. This is power over sin and satan thus giving me power to live, as Jesus lived on earth as a man, without sinning or being overcome by evil spirits. I will not use the excuse; I am only human…..therefore I must sin. I will believe God’s word and the example of Jesus’s sinless life.

P.       Father; I claim power over sin, in the name of Jesus. I believe you and your promises. I am dead to sin because of Calvary for I have confessed and repented. Lead me Lord by your Holy Spirit that I may live in the center of your perfect will. Amen.  

Deviants

I will give my sermon notes to the Mayor of Houston if she will read aloud every word to the city council in open session. She might help some hurting person to hear the truth.....and be saved, healed, delivered or just be encouraged. If she is confident in the decision to live her gay lifestyle, why is she afraid of others that want to live their lifestyle. Simple statistical comparison shows that "she" (and others like her) has deviated from the norm. There are more people unlike her than like her. Makes you think.

10-16-2014    Mark 5:21-24

S.       21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

O.      Jesus is asked to come and heal a ruler’s sick daughter. As they are traveling to the ruler’s house large crowds gather and hinder their progress.

A.      Large crowds are often present when Jesus is teaching and preaching. This would make it very difficult for him to travel from place to place. Not one time do I see Jesus complaining or upset by this difficulty, he just kept moving toward his destination and ministering as he went. I must be careful about complaining in difficult situations and be sure to minister (represent Jesus) as I go.

     P.       Father; thank you for showing me this aspect of how Jesus dealt with problems. I want to be like Jesus and                       minister to others, even in my difficulties. Fill me with wisdom, love and grace. Amen.  

Agrippa

8-18-2014      Acts 26:1-5

S.       1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: 3 Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently. 4 My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; 5 Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.

O.      Paul tells Agrippa how happy he is to be examined by a King that is familiar with the Jewish laws and customs. Paul draws a picture of his early life as a practicing Pharisee, the strictest of all Jews.

A.      Our lives are a story worth telling. Christians have a powerful message about finding God and the changes brought about by this experience. Others may denounce the Bible and call it a book of fables but no one can deny you and your true life story. Tell it!

P.       Father; lead me to the ones that will listen. Help me to tell the story of Jesus and how he found me and saved me. Thank you Lord; for calling out to me and redeeming me from my former state. Amen.