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2016-10-30T21:06:12-05:00

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Psalm 27:1-14 How to Have Confidence Over My Fears

Last updated on: October 30, 2016 at 9:06 pm By Jim Erwin

Psalm 27:1-14 How to Have Confidence Over My Fears There is a famous phrase on t-shirts entitled “No Fear.” It represents a philosophy that says that I won’t fear anything in life. Here, David describes his “No Fear” philosophy. He has no fear because of his salvation. Because God is his light and salvation and stronghold, he has no fear. When bad people and had things happen, his heart will not be afraid. He fears nothing. Yet, he enjoys being... Read more

2016-10-28T14:08:34-05:00

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The Reliability of God and God’s Word

Last updated on: October 28, 2016 at 2:08 pm By Jim Erwin

The Reliability of God and God’s Word October 28, 2016 Year C Psalm 119:137-144 There is a connection between God and the Bible. God is just as reliable as God’s Word. This section of Psalm 119 describes the relationship between the Bible and God. God is righteous and just. Therefore, God’s Word is right and trustworthy (Psalm 119:137-138). What angers the psalmist is the fact that people forget God’s Word and therefore won’t trust God (Psalm 119:139). Why does this... Read more

2016-10-27T12:02:51-05:00

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God’s Future Promises Will Never Be Broken

Last updated on: October 27, 2016 at 12:02 pm By Jim Erwin

God’s Future Promises Will Never Be Broken October 27, 2016 Year C Jeremiah 33:14-26 Politicians make promises and often break them. People make promises that they intend to keep, but sometimes they are broken. Promises are meant to be kept. It takes a strong amount of personal fortitude and will to keep a promise. A person who keeps promises is a person who can be trusted. Promises that are made reflect on the character of the person who makes them.... Read more

2016-10-25T11:17:32-05:00

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7 Reasons God Deserves My Praise

Last updated on: October 25, 2016 at 11:17 am By Jim Erwin

7 Reasons God Deserves My Praise October 25, 2016 Year C Psalm 65:1-13 During an awards ceremony, when a person wins a prize or an award, they are praised for their accomplishments and achievements. The person who introduces the winner will spend time telling you why the person who receives the award or prize is deserving of it. In Psalm 65, we see David introducing God as the nominee for the Praise award. David gives a speech in the form... Read more

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2016-10-20T10:38:14-05:00

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Revelation 16:1-16 The Final Warnings to Come to Christ

Last updated on: October 20, 2016 at 10:38 am By Jim Erwin

Revelation 16:1-16 The Final Warnings to Come to Christ When you know that someone will soon be in danger, you take the time warn them about that danger. Here, we see that God knows that there are people who don’t know Jesus Christ. The last people who have made a decision for Jesus under the time of Tribulation are getting ready to experience the greatest set of warnings to remind them of their need for God. In this case, the... Read more

2016-10-20T07:30:01-05:00

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5 Prayers To Protect Me Everyday

Last updated on: October 20, 2016 at 7:30 am By Jim Erwin

5 Prayers To Protect Me Everyday October 19, 2016 Year C Psalm 57:1-11 Just like David, sometimes we look for protection against the dangers in life. In the case of David, he was a fugitive. King Saul sent out people to try to kill David. Yet, no matter what the danger may be, we can feel just as insecure as David perhaps felt. In this prayer, David calls out to pray for protection. He begs God to help him during... Read more

2017-11-27T15:45:27-05:00

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Worshiping an Unknown God

Last updated on: November 27, 2017 at 3:45 pm By Jim Erwin

Worshiping an Unknown God October 13, 2016 Year C Acts 17:22-34 People say they believe in God, but they don’t know Him or worship Him. People say they are religious, but they don’t go to church. People like to enjoy the latest fad, but they don’t want to make commitments. We live in very similar times as the people of Athens in this passage. We live in a world where people are worshiping an unknown God. They worshiped God in... Read more

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2016-10-11T10:35:57-05:00

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Psalm 66:1-20 Praising God’s Work In My Life

Last updated on: October 11, 2016 at 10:35 am By Jim Erwin

Psalm 66:1-20 Praising God’s Work In My Life Most commentators believe that Psalm 66 was penned by Hezekiah, king of Judah, after the Lord delivered the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the attack of the Assyrian army. Although the city was surrounded by 185,000 Assyrians, Isaiah had prophesied that not a single arrow from an Assyrian bow would make its way into Jerusalem (37:33). Indeed, that night, an angel of the Lord came and slaughtered the entire army (2 Kings). It... Read more

2017-11-20T15:55:10-05:00

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Top Ten Lectionary Websites

Last updated on: November 20, 2017 at 3:55 pm By Jim Erwin

Top Ten Lectionary Websites Here are my top ten places to go when I use the lectionary. Many pastors use the lectionary in their preaching. From time to time, I will use the lectionary for a Bible study or a sermon. I find it helpful to address the same scriptures and themes that many churches around the world are engaging. As a result, I go to these websites to help enrich my sermon preparation. Some of these websites contain links to... Read more

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2016-10-05T13:41:31-05:00

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Hearing God in Conversation by Samuel C. Williamson

Last updated on: October 5, 2016 at 1:41 pm By Jim Erwin

Hearing God in Conversation by Samuel C. Williamson Hearing God in Conversation by Samuel C. Williamson is a book that was written to help the reader “recognize God’s voice everywhere.” Williamson begins with the premise that God does speak and that He wants to talk with us (40-41) (John 10:3, Jeremiah 33:3, Revelation 3:20, John 16:13, Isaiah 30:21, John 8:47, Psalm 32:8.) In Chapter 1, Williamson illustrates how God speaks in multiple methods and moments (44-54). In Chapter 2, Williamson... Read more

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