Paul

Paul – You Are Mighty And Strong To Save Jon 1 Samuel 1:4-11,20 4On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters. 5But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the LORD had closed her womb. 6And her rival used to provoke her grievously to irritate her, because the LORD had closed her womb. 7So it went on year by year. As often as she went up to the house of the LORD, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. 8And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?” 9After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was … Continue reading →

Paul (Unchanging) (Your Love Knows No Bounds) Jon Prayer for Jeami’s Uganda trip English Standard Version (ESV) Matthew 5:14-16 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so(C) that they may see your good works and(D) give glory to your Father who is in heaven. 1 Peter 2:9 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Romans 12 A Living Sacrifice 1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your … Continue reading →

Paul … Matt Kladnik Did a wedding in Coronado Bay, Grace sang – it’s the Kladnik show! Build and swell to a wedding Expectancy You can feel something happening Like surfing Declaration is the crescendo, and the kiss! God’s redemptive service throughout history Genesis Work, striving, labor and pain replace freedom Israel desires to be a nation and settles for slavery Longing for purpose and identity Not a warrior, a servant Union happens through sacrifice Kiss is only the beginning of the wedding, cross is beginning of intimacy with God Romans 5:1-11 In fallen nature, always looking for something to fill the hole designed for intimacy with God Romans 12:1-2 God’s passions become our passions Transformation is a process More easily visible with youth How many times do we say “we should pray for people” and do nothing Mark 9:2-4 Transfiguration = transformation Allows Jesus to have His heart set … Continue reading →

Paul (Lindy) Announcements VBS July 13,15,17 9am-12pm Paul I will learn to love / I will learn to believe You Guest Speaker: Mick Wilson, Jon’s brother-in-law Suffering part 2 Liver tumors benign, ovary lesions benign Rapids will come, suffering will happen Do we have the ability to look ahead and think clearly as they hit? Isaiah 43:2 If you get thrown, here’s how to survive Fire on you is not fun 1 Peter 4:12 Refining fire Pure metal and dross (what burns off) Exposes idols, false trusts 1 Peter 1 Three things Look back, forward and into Standing meetings are quick meetings Suffering can increase your faith Faith proved genuine Look back at Shadrach Daniel 13 Son of God walking “His love held out, and He resolved even then, in the midst of His agony, to yield Himself up to the will of God, and to take the cup and … Continue reading →

Paul (waltz) (half/full time lindy) Dedication of Sarah Grace Wilson (Pastor Jon’s niece) Paul: creating a membership for this church is a big thing We’re now too big to fail? 😉 Our economy may be down…but not God’s…not the economy of the kingdom of heaven Announcements Friday, March 13, youth praise art dance night here Sterling Dogood Printed financial info for January Mick Wilson (Jon’s brother-in-law) Last spoke with Ernie to the men at the retreat Do we move and look for a house? All the affects Moved to a new tract house Who is the true youth pastor in your family? Fathers are the true shepherds of the family The good heart When house hunting you look at the living room, then you move through the arch an you find an even greater room Don’t just live in the living room Gen 1:3-5,26-27 We were created with an inbound … Continue reading →

Paul (dance) Medley Jon 1 Samuel 1:1-11 Constant theme of barren women Elkinah bestowed more gifts on barren wife Hannah than fertile wife Peninnah Irritate – annoyed, bothered, pissed off Hebrew: To thunder and roar with deep agony Can’t even eat food Barren women were viewed as less than Couldn’t contribute to culture Double portion meant more love, giving barren wife support Build your life on the fact that I love you more than Peninnah Hannah rose – made a desicion, moved into action Goes into prayer What kind of prayer soothes agony? 1 Sam 1:11-15 Lips move, no words – must be drunk Pouring out her soul before the Lord Pouring her heart into God’s reality What do my deepest prolems look like compared with God’s blessing? Bares her soul Your heart, problems, pain melt in God’s glory Identifies God’s attributes No razor shall touch his head Everything on … Continue reading →