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.
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
“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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
We have a few people who can cover the music in an emergency, and we have easy access to a couple other people who can usually step in. It is nice, especially with our music pastor out of town the next two Sundays. It usually makes for a nice change of pace. One time, all our usual people were traveling together! The man who filled in played songs we normally avoid, and it could be felt. I am also thankful for a gracious congregation who was kind, but that person was removed from any list of possible cover. Let us always be grateful for others who can help lead our worship services.
Daniel
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Thank the Lord if your church has a back-up Worship leader.
This Sunday at Church: Thank the Lord if your church has a back-up Worship Leader
a simple man of God 