america's answer.

the answer to america's problems.
truth: america's only hope God.

psalm 80:1-18

I. compare isreal's start with america's
80:8-11

you cleared the ground for it

and it took root and filled the land.

there is a distinct difference between

separation of church and state but not

government and God.

II. compare isreal's security with america's

walls of protection are falling and america is

being 'destroyed' by many of its own citizens.

III. compare isreal's suffering with america's

'you have made us a source of contention to our neighbors and our enemies mock us.'

proverbs 29:2--when the righteous thrive,

the people rejoice;

when the wicked rule, the people groan.

modern macedonians.

2 corinthians 8:1-9:15
how i can become a generous giver?

truth:nothing brings greater joy or reward than giving generously to the work of God.

I. foundation of generous giving
'and they went beyond our expectations, having given themselves first of all to the Lord, they gave themselves by the will of God also to us.' (8:5)

give ourselves first before our money.

II. the motivation of generous giving
(8:1) instead of justice/punishment---God extends grace.

III. the qualities of generous giving
'give consistently' (9:1-7) NOT ABOUT THE MONEY, ITS ABOUT THE HEART.
'give responsibly'-your responsibility to the giving of your church is for everyone.
'give cheerfully'

acts 10:1-8

there are two types of meaningful memorials

truth: it is great to be remembered for serving our country, but it is far more important to be remembered for serving God and His kingdom.

I. known to be faithful by their teaching

II. by spending time in prayer and fasting
(maybe part of the reason some people don't hear from God is because they don't want to hear him bad enough.)

the most important thing in life is to glorify and please God.

DO NOT LOSE THAT HOLY FEAR! EVER

remember:that one day we will have to give our accounts of our life after we were saved.

III. by generous giving

he knows my name.

i wish every night was like tonight. lord, i know that you know my name and every thought and love me more than i'll ever know. that feeling that literally gives me chills up and down my arms and legs, lord, i know that its you. its your touch. its your love. i thank you for every moment like that. i thank you for every moment that i can be within your presence and i know that can be any and everywhere. i pray for constant moments like this. i pray that i always have this feeling of overflowing love and joy wherever i go.

every believer a witness.

the church is one of the only armies known to shoot its wounded.














-condemnation
john 8:4-5
'but Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. when they kept on questioning him, he straigtened up and said, let anyone of you who is without sin, be the first to throw a stone at her.'

do not judge. love covers over a multitude of sins.

-compassion

care enough to bring someone back who has wandered away. in order to restore those lost back to God.we not only have a responsibility to save the non-believers, but also to restore and rescue the saved.

god forgives and god restores. (he gives second chances) if someone is truely repentant and asks for forgiveness.

satan wants you to think you are better than someone else or that a certain sin would never happen to you. dont let that happen.

turn back and turn away from sin!
do you know your job?

you are revived from spiritual death. james 5:20 "..will save him from death and covers over a multitude of sins."

revelation song.

even though i need to find new places to experience it. i just want to thank you lord, for the total worship that takes place in my car and your music.

sing a new song.

i've got new goals, i've got good plans. lord, i need your guidance to help me see these through. if it is your will lord, i pray that you give me strength and support. if there are things that are going to be nothing but hinderances lord, i pray that you take those things away. in the past, when i have asked that, there was hesitation in the back of my mind, but i pray this today with full confidence.

"thank God no matter what happens. this is the way God wants you, who belong to Christ Jesus, to live."
1 thessalonians 5:18