VerseD: James 5:13

Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.

James 5:13, HCSB

God has a purpose for everything and everyone. We are to give God praise and lift each other up in prayer and by His Word.

Sermon: Galatians 2:11-21 – Built Up or Tearing Down

I preached again!

Once again I was in Paulden Christian Fellowship. Pastor Paul started the Letter to the Galatians, so as I cover the preaching and teaching while he recovers from surgery I picked up with the second half of chapter 2.

Unlike usual, I do not have a copy of notes below, but I have provided the PowerPoint.

This Sunday: Pray for any church trying to budget to have a full time pastor

I know of several chur he’s going through this process. I am talking with one about coming on part-time as their pastor (on my way to preach there as of this posting.) I do believe that it is okay for the majority of a church’s budget being for paying the pastor, and I have for over two and a half decades.

Let us lift up Jimmy’s church and all churches facing this decision.

Daniel

This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Pray for any church trying to budget to have a full time pastor.

This Sunday: Pray for any church trying to budget to have a full time pastor

VerseD: Esther 4:14

“If you keep silent at this time, liberation and deliverance will come to the Jewish people from another place, but you and your father’s house will be destroyed. Who knows, perhaps you have come to your royal position for such a time as this.”

Esther 4:14, HCSB

God has a purpose for everything and everyone. We have the Word of Life in us, so we should proclaim the gospel and help those around us.

VerseD: Genesis 1:1

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 1:1, HCSB

God is faithful. He did not make everything without a purpose, and He will make all things new, beginning in every heart that believes in Christ.

VerseD: Romans 5:1

Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:1, HCSB

God is faithful, as seen in the work of Christ. Our faith in Christ’s faithfulness brings His peace into our lives and between us and God and spreads between each other.

VerseD: John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

John 10:11, HCSB

God is faithful. He promised He would come redeem humanity, and in Jesus He did that through the cross.  Our Good Shepherd sought us and saves us from ourselves.

VerseD: Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

Proverbs 31:30, HCSB

God is faithful. Anyone who trusts in Christ will be praised by God at the end. This is true for the Church and for every child, man, and woman within Her.

VerseD: 1 Peter 5:7

casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.

1 Peter 5:7, HCSB

God is faithful. He has shown it time and again, especially through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Trust Him in all things knowing He cares for you.

VerseD: Proverbs 31:25-26

Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom and loving instruction is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31:25-26, HCSB

God is faithful. It gives us hope and courage whatever comes, and He gives His faithfulness to His Church, all who truly call on the name of Christ, the faithful one.