Trust
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.
— Psalm 37:5
January 1st, 2012
Verse of the Month — January 2012
November 1st, 2011
Verse of the Month — November 2011
Nourishment
Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I am called by your name, O LORD God of hosts.
October 1st, 2011
Verses of the Month — October 2011
Giving
Honor the Lord with your substance, and with the first fruits of all your produce. Then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with new wine.
— Proverbs 3:9-10
September 1st, 2011
Verse of the Month — September 2011
Love
Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.
August 1st, 2011
Verse of the Month — August 2011
Deliverance
I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
— Psalm 34:4
July 1st, 2011
Verse of the Month — July 2011
Armor
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.
June 5th, 2011
“Be Alert!”
This is the outline of a sermon preached on June 5, 2011 at the Marbury Church of God.
Text:
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
4:12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
4:13 But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.
4:14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you.
5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time.
5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.
5:8 Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.
5:9 Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.
5:11 To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
When Trouble Comes (and trouble always comes)…
There are three ways people suffer: One, because that is the human condition; accidents, disasters, diseases, come upon each of us at different times; it’s no surprise. For this, God does promise to be with us and see us through.
Two, we can suffer as a result of what we personally have done wrong; direct consequences of bad actions.
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June 1st, 2011
Verse of the Month — June 2011
Coordination
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
May 1st, 2011
Verse of the Month — May, 2011
Shining
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.