PAST SERMON NOTES

“Open for me the gates of righteousness…peace…and salvation.”

“Then our mouths were filled with laughter.” Psalm 126:2

Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah. Psalm 32:5 I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands." Luke 15:18-19

Psalm 63:1-8; Luke 13:1-9 “My soul clings to You; Your right hand takes hold of me.” Psalms 63:8 The most significant lesson of Lent is...

He will hide me in His shelter in the day of trouble; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will lift me high upon a rock. Psalm 27:5

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him.” 

“As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.”

“Now, brethren, we wish to make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia.” (2 Cor. 8:1) “…and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them.” (Acts 4:33-34)

“Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” “Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?”

“Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” - Colossians 3:23.

“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” Jeremiah 1:5 “But God proves his love for us in that Christ died for us while we were still sinners.” Romans 5:8

“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.” Matthew 14:22-33

“Unless I see…I would not believe…. Blessed are those who do not see me but believe.” John 20:24-29

Abraham’s journey is a powerful testament to the life-changing power of faith. His story encourages us to step out in faith, trust God's promises, understand the righteousness that comes from faith, and remain steadfast during trials. As we navigate our own faith journeys, may Abraham’s example inspire us to trust God more deeply and act on our faith with greater boldness.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9