How Do We Value the Church?
We value the church by 1) Praising Lovingly, 2) Praying Fervently, 3) Giving Willingly, 4) Serving Faithfully.
Tag: Praise
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“A Beautiful Life”
In this lesson we will study the song “A Beautiful Life.” This song emphasizes that the true beauty of the Christian is in 1) serving others 2) pure living, 3) recognizing our mortality. Each hearer should understand that life is fleeting and we need to make the most of every day to do good to others.
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“Songs in the Night”
In this lesson we will look at some of our “songs in the night:” 1) The pillow under our head, 2) The people we’ve contacted that day, 3) The provisions of a benevolent God. I want to help all pause each evening before we go to bed and consider our blessings.
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The Submission of Self to God – Psalm 119:169-176
Submission of self to God means submission of our 1) Tongues, 2) Choices, 3) Souls. In this lesson, we will study Psalm 119:169-176 and talk about how the Psalmist submits himself to God.
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The Victory of Christ – Revelation 19
The victory of Christ means 1) The Praise and Worship of God, 2) Christ is the Conquering King, 3) The Defeat of the Beast and False Prophet. In this lesson, we will study Revelation 19 and learn about the victory of Christ.
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The Blessings of Loving God’s Word
As we study through Psalm 119:161-168 we will note that the blessing of loving God’s word brings 1) Awe, 2) Joy, 3) Hatred of Falsehood, 4) Praise, 5) Peace, 6) Hope, 7) Love, and 8) Faithfulness. I hope that each will understand that loving God’s word brings great personal blessing.
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The Cry of the Cross
In this lesson, we will study through Psalm 22 noticing how the cry of the cross is echoed in this Psalm. The Cry of the Cross is a 1) Cry of Ultimate Trust, 2) Cry of Death, 3) Cry of Praise, and 4) Cry of Victory. Each hearer should understand the significance Psalm 22 has in relationship to the cross of Jesus. This lesson should impress upon each listener the attitudes that Jesus faced when He went to the cross.
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Praising the Maker of Mothers
We praise the Maker of our mothers because He made our mothers to be 1) Kind, 2) Compassionate, and 3) Caring. Each listener should be able to understand why God made mothers and the importance of their role within the home.
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First Corinthians 11-12
An audio sermon on 1 Corinthians 11-12, covering the head covering, the Lord's Supper, and spiritual gifts in the one body. The post contains the text of both chapters.
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Giving Thanks in Song (Part 2)
we need to cultivate this attitude of thankfulness as we sing praises to God
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Wondrous Things
God's word reveals wondrous things (Psalm 119:17-24) about 1) God, 2) Self, 3) Sinners. Each person should be able to tell what wondrous things this passage reveals.
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The Cleansing of the Word
The word of God cleanses our 1) Path, 2) Praise, 3) Purpose (Psalm 119:9-16). Each person should become more familiar with Psalm 119 and its lessons.
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Studies in Psalm 119 – The Behavior of the Blessed
Psalm 119:1-8, the behavior of the blessed: 1) Blessed Conduct, 2) Binding Commands, 3) Bona Fide Commitment. Each person should become more familiar with Psalm 119.
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For Christ and the Church
For Christ and the church let us 1) Praise Lovingly, 2) Pray Fervently, 3) Give Willingly, 4) Serve Faithfully. That each considers the words to this great song and be renewed in spirit in these great actions of which the song exhorts us to do. To enhance our understanding of this hymn and also encourage each to faithfulness in these areas.
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Timeless Errors
The tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) shows timeless errors: 1) Assumed Permanence, 2) Unity in Unholiness, 3) Pride in Identity. Each person should avoid repeating them.
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In Praise of the Mother’s Maker
We praise the Maker of our mothers (Genesis 3:20), who made them 1) Kind, 2) Compassionate, 3) Caring. Each person should understand the importance of a mother's role.
