February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025
What do you Want?
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Psalm 84:1-4, alt 1-12
Introduction
There is a noted difference in this Psalm for that we have been
studying. Immediately it stands out this is not a Psalm of Asaph. The
Psalms of Asaph certainly have a different feel to them than this one
does.
Here the Psalmist over and over expresses his desire for God. I’ve
titled the message, “What do you want?” because in the way this Psalm
has been written, we see clearly his desire for God!
September 11, 2019
September 11, 2019
Wisdom’s Presentation
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Proverbs 8:12-
Intro.
Chapter 8, is all about Wisdom. Last week we looked at [Wisdom’s
Plea]{.underline}, in verses 12-21, we can see clearly [Wisdom’s
Presentation]{.underline}. Wisdom needs to be clearly displayed in our
lives. We will see next week [Wisdom’s Person]{.underline}. Even in this
section, it becomes very clear that Wisdom is equated to the very Person
of God! The word’s Wisdom and God become synonymous in this chapter. As
a result, we can clearly see the handiwork of God in our life.
February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025
A Psalm of Revival
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Psalm 85:1-3
Introduction
We have a very simple Psalm before us. In all of it’s simplicity, there
is great truth, and blessing found in it, which makes it a golden Psalm
to be treasured.
I. Acknowledgment of God’s Goodness! (1-3)
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A. Physical blessing -
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1. “thou hast been favourable unto thy land” (1)
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God has blessed the land
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The land is God’s not ours
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2. “thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob” (1)
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Returning to the homeland!
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B. Spiritual blessings
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1. “thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people” (2)
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2. “thou hast covered all their sin.” (2)
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3. “thou hast taken away all thy wrath” (3)
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4. “thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger” (3) – No anger!
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II. Asking for Revival (4-7)
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A. Process (4) “turn us”
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1. They were physically returned to the land…
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2. Now they must spiritually return to God!
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2Chr. 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble
themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways;
then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal
their land.
September 14, 2025
September 14, 2025
Certainty about Christ
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Mark 8:27-38
Introduction
Last week we looked at two miracles, the miracle where the blind man was made to see, however he saw men walking as trees. We equated that to the fact that now, we don’t have perfect understanding. The second miracle was the second touch, and he was made to see clearly! Much like in heaven we will see clearly.
April 2, 2025
April 02, 2025
Recognizing God
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Psalm 86:1-5
Introduction
There are a few things that really stand out in this Psalm. The first
thing that stands out to me, is the frequent mention of LORD, Lord, and
God.
LORD is used for Jehovah God, always refers to the Eternal,
self-existing God.
Very formal reference to THE ALMIGHTY, ETERNAL God
Lord is used for Adonay, master,
God is used for Elohim, which often refers to God, in this chapter, it
is the same word as used in 8, but all the other references in this
chapter clearly refer to God.
September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019
Wisdom Portrayed as God
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Proverbs 8:22-36
Intro.
In the beginning of Chap 8, we see Wisdom’s Plea, then we see Wisdom’s
Presentation, today we will look at Wisdom portrayed as God
I. Wisdom’s Infinity (22-29)
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A. Constancy of God/Wisdom (22-26)
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Possessed of the Lord!
Infinite, without Beginning, and end!
Difficult grasp no beginning
B. Creation of God/Wisdom (27-29)
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Wisdom Witnessed Creation
April 9, 2025
April 09, 2025
God’s Plan
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Psalm 87:1-7
Introduction
The first read of this Psalm creates more questions than answers. It’s
meaning, and understanding are not warn on the sleeve, but rather buried
deep within its words and meaning. There is great depth, and I don’t
know that I will fully bring it all to the table though I will attempt
to do so. It is a brilliant Psalm, with great truth.
April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025
Lamenting Loneliness
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Psalm 88:1-7
Introduction
Some of the Psalms are like the bright sunny day, in which they simply
praise the Lord! Others are like the cloudy dreary day in which it
rains, but suddenly the clouds break way, and the sun begins to shine,
and there is a bright and happy ending to the rainy day. Other Psalms
are like that of a dreary storm, who’s clouds hang low, and cover for
days on end. The rain doesn’t end, it simply drags on, and the sun
doesn’t shine at the end of the chapter. This Psalm is like that,
however we will find a ray of hope in all of it.
April 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Driving through the Fog
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Psalm 89
Introduction
While living in Cajamarca, Peru. We lived 9,000 feet above sea level.
Surrounding us were mountains in every direction you looked. It was a
scenic view. We lived in a bowl in the mountains. You had to climb
roughly to 13,000 feet to get in our out of our town, and then drop back
down to 9,000. The climb was steep, the two roads in and out were switch
backs. You climb across the hill, not straight up it, then you do a
u-turn, and continue climbing up the hill. During certain times of the
year, every day at 3pm fog would completely cover the mountain top road
that entered our town. It was dangerous to travel that road while
covered in fog.
October 8, 2025
September 28, 2025
The Transfiguration of Christ
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Mark 9:1-13
Introduction
There is a continuity here in the Gospel of Mark that we have stumbled across. It started with the Blind man seeing men as trees after Jesus touched him the first time. We equated that to many things we do not understand here in our life time. But soon after, he was touched again, and made completely whole! The very next section Jesus is asking his disciples who do men say that I am….. Jesus makes it very clear to his disciples that He is the Christ, the Messiah. They of course said that about him as well. But they didn’t fully understand the implications of that.