“In a World of Trouble…Peace” by Pastor Joy Matos – 11/17/2024
And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life’s span? "
And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life’s span? "
So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.
28 "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth
....for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light...
"lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God" Ephesians 4: 1
The importance of the church in God’s plan. Pastor Joy highlights that the church is not simply a building, but a vehicle through which God reveals His wisdom, grace, mercy, and love
A dwelling of God in the Spirit.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!
If inward impressions do not answer to outward expressions, we mock God, and deceive ourselves. (M.Henry)
Righteous Reign of the Branch Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, And a branch from his roots will bear fruit.
These are among the Providential events and actions in life. The faithful are asked to be content with this arrangement and not worrying ourselves about that which it is not in our power to alter.
"If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world"
And of the angels He says, “WHO MAKES HIS ANGELS WINDS, AND HIS MINISTERS A FLAME OF FIRE.
Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do the same.”
"All we have is the moment". "When you see an opportunity to share Christ - to do a kind thing - do it! ... Do it then!" Paul Gray, Kairos Prison
Let love be without hypocrisy…overcome evil with good
Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed
Lukewarm Deeds Of Faith are Hypocritical!
Isaac Trusted His Father
God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe…we preach Christ crucified
SERMON:
SERMON:
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.
How would you frame this picture?
…if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!
“I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—walk!”
‘AND IT SHALL BE THAT EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.’
Order Of Worship Download Luke 24: 36-45
He Has Risen!
Service of Lights and Darkness together, we remember events leading up to our Lord’s crucifixion.
“SAY TO THE DAUGHTER OF ZION, ‘BEHOLD YOUR KING IS COMING TO YOU, GENTLE, AND MOUNTED ON A DONKEY, EVEN ON A COLT, THE FOAL OF A BEAST OF BURDEN.’”
“A little while, and you will no longer see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me.”
will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?
Are you a Disciple?
And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and to have salutations in the marketplaces
Then the LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me, “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.
UPON THEM A LIGHT DAWNED.
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him
“Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”
Matthew 2:19-23
“Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the LORD has risen apon you."
Christmas Sunday AM Service
King Herod sends Maji to do his bidding: “Go and search carefully for the Child; and when you have found Him, report to me, so that I too may come and worship Him.”
he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”
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