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Psalm 34: When Acting a Little Crazy
“Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek who drove him away, and he left.” Introduction: The key verse in Psalm 34 is v. 18, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Why would anyone write this verse? (See the title of the Psalm.)
Continue readingPsalm 27: What are You Afraid Of?
Psychologists tell us that we are born with only two fears: loud noises and the fear of falling.
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Overview of Cave Psalms 34, 57, 142
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Seeking Godʼs Will and Perspective in Difficult and Stressful Times
(The Lightning has Struck and we are Shocked or Burned!)
Introduction: Have you ever felt overwhelmed and couldnʼt make a decision? You needed some obvious guidance, so you asked God not to be subtle. David felt that often and he prayed a great prayer: “Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies — make straight your way before me”—Psalm 5:8. (“Make the path straight and obvious, O Lord...”).
Continue readingPsalm 3: Jaw and Teeth Breaking Psalm
When Walking Through Devastating Circumstances, Trials, or Betrayal
Introduction: What do we pray for when things are going from bad to worse? A very helpful practice is to go to the Scripture and pray the prayers of those who have gone through hard times themselves.
Continue readingA Spiritual Evaluation—Evaluating Ourselves and Our Churches by Jesus’ Evaluation of the 7 Churches in Revelation – Part 5
Revelation 2 and 3 Part Five: Laodicea I don’t know if you have ever had a job evaluation, but it can be an intimidating experience. You’ve worked at a job for one year and now it’s time for the annual review. Usually a job review is based on some criteria/job description agreed upon when a...Continue reading
A Spiritual Evaluation—Evaluating Ourselves and Our Churches by Jesus’ Evaluation of the 7 Churches in Revelation – Part 4
Revelation 2 and 3 Part Four: Philadelphia In Revelation 2-3, John is taking dictation from Jesus Himself for letters to be given to the seven churches in Asia. The letters are very revealing to us about these churches, but they provide great benefit for us as well. In six cases they are encouraging, but also...
A Spiritual Evaluation—Evaluating Ourselves and Our Churches by Jesus’ Evaluation of the 7 Churches in Revelation – Part 3
Revelation 2 and 3 Part Three: Sardis—Looking Back on “Glory Days” by Pastor Paul Petersen Sardis had the greatest history of any of the cities in the first two chapters in Revelation. During the time John wrote the book of Revelation, the Roman Empire ruled these cities. But 600 years earlier, and up until 546...
Don’t Sit On Your Minas
Thoughts on stewardship.
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