Sunday Sermon: We Are Blessed

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We Are Blessed

Psalm 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;

but his delight is in the law of the Lord,

and on his law he meditates day and night.

He is like a tree

planted by streams of water

that yields its fruit in its season,

and its leaf does not wither.

In all that he does, he prospers.

The wicked are not so,

but are like chaff that the wind drives away.

Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,

nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;

for the Lord knows the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked will perish.

Sunday Sermon: Stand In Awe And Sin Not - Part 11

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Stand In Awe And Sin Not - Part 11

Psalm 4

Answer me when I call to you,
    my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
    have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

How long will you people turn my glory into shame?
    How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?
Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself;
    the Lord hears when I call to him.

Tremble and do not sin;
    when you are on your beds,
    search your hearts and be silent.
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
    and trust in the Lord.

Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
    Let the light of your face shine on us.
Fill my heart with joy
    when their grain and new wine abound.

In peace I will lie down and sleep,
    for you alone, Lord,
    make me dwell in safety.

Sunday Sermon: Stand In Awe And Sin Not - Part 10

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Stand In Awe And Sin Not - Part 10

Ministry of a Pastor/Shepherd

Ephesians 4:11-13

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

1 Peter 5:2-4

shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Sunday Sermon: Stand In Awe And Sin Not - Part 8

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Stand In Awe And Sin Not - Part 8

Behavior of the Believer

Psalm 4:4

Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still.

How Should Men Behave

  • Without Wrath (1 Timothy 2:8, Prov 22:24-25, 27:4, 29:22, Matthew 5:22)

  • Without Dissension (Prov 22:24-25, 27:4, 29:22, Matthew 5:22)

  • Have Holy Hands

How Should Women Behave (1 Timothy 2:9-10)

  • Proper Clothing

  • Modest

  • Self Control / Sensible in Manner

How Should All Behave (Titus 2:1-10)

  • Sober Minded

  • Dignified/Reverend

  • Spiritually Healthy

  1. In Faith

  2. In Love

  3. In Steadfastness (Titus 2:3)

Christ is Our Example (1 Timothy 3:15-16)

  • He was manifested in the flesh

  • Justified by the Spirit

  • Seen by the Angels

  • Proclaimed

  • Believed in the World

  • Taken up in Glory