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MC 8.16.2020

Published on Aug 13, 2020

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I'll Go In The Strength of the Lord
Song #969

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Major Leti

Tithes & Offerings

Sargent Major Charles
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Leader - The writer begins this psalm extolling the joys of obeying God and refusing to listen to those who discredit or ridicule him. Our friends and associates can have a profound influence on us, often in very subtle ways.

People - Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
(Psalm 1:1NLT)

Leader - You can learn how to follow God by meditating on his Word. This means spending time reading and thinking about what you have read. It means asking yourself how you should change so you will live as God wants. Knowing and thinking about God's Word are the first steps toward applying it to your everyday life. If you want to follow God more closely, you must know what he says.

People - But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. (Psalm 1:2NLT)

Leader - These two verses hold simple wisdom: The more we delight in obeying God, the more fruitful we are. On the other hand, the more we allow those who ridicule God to affect our thoughts and attitudes, the more we separate ourselves from our source of nourishment.

People - They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.
(Psalm 1:3 NLT)

Leader - The phrase, "they prosper in all they do," does not mean immunity to failure or difficulties. Nor does it guarantee health, wealth, and happiness. What the Bible means by prosperity is this: When we apply God's wisdom, the fruit (results or byproducts) we bear will be good and will receive God's approval.

People - But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind. (Psalm 1:4 NLT)

Leader - Chaff is the outer shell that must be removed to get at the valuable kernels of grain inside. After the plants were cut, they were crushed, and then the pieces were thrown into the air. Chaff is very light and is carried away by even the slightest wind, while the good grain falls back to the earth. Chaff is a symbol of a faithless life that drifts along without direction.

People - They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly.
(Psalm 1:5 NLT)

Leader - God's Word was written to be studied, understood, and applied, and the book of Psalms lends itself most directly to application. They put into words our deepest hurts, longings, thoughts, and prayers. They gently push us toward being what God designed us to be—people loving and living for him.

10,000 Reasons

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Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul,
Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before,
O my soul.
I'll worship Your holy name.

The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning;
It's time to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me,
Let me be singing when the
evening comes

Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul,
Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before,
O my soul.
I'll worship Your holy name.

You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger.
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind.
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing;
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.

Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul,
Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before,
O my soul.
I'll worship Your holy name.

Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul,
Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before,
O my soul.
I'll worship Your holy name.

And on that day when my strength is failing,
The end draws near, and my time has come;
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending:
Ten thousand years and then fore - - vermore!

Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul,
Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before,
O my soul.
I'll worship Your holy name.

Sanctuary

Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary
Pure and Holy, tried and true

With thanksgiving I'll be a living
Sanctuary for You

GOD IS MY
JOY-BRINGER

I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart
Where?
Down in my heart!
Where?
Down in my heart!
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay.

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; day and night they think about his law. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper. But this is not true of the wicked. They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind. They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly. For the LORD watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction. – Psalms 1:1-6

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED


1) We need to oppose Godless thinking
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked.

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED

2) We need to oppose lawless living

Oh, the joys of those who do not…stand around with sinners.

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED


2) We need to oppose lawless living

Oh, the joys of those who do not…stand around with sinners.



Those who sin are opposed to the law of God, for all sin opposes the law of God. – 1 John 3:4

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED


2) We need to oppose lawless living

Oh, the joys of those who do not…stand around with sinners.



Those who sin are opposed to the law of God, for all sin opposes the law of God. – 1 John 3:4

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED


2) We need to oppose lawless living
Oh, the joys of those who do not…stand around with sinners.

When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is happy. – Proverbs 29:18

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED


3) We need to oppose careless speaking
Oh, the joys of those who do not…join in with scoffers.

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED


4) We need to appreciate the Word of God
But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants.

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight to life. Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. – Psalms 19:7-10

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED


5) We need to appropriate the Word of God

Day and night they think about his law.

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED


5) We need to appropriate the Word of God
Day and night they think about his law.

Your words are what sustain me. They bring me great joy and are my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God Almighty. – Jeremiah 15:16

1. A JOY-FILLED LIFE ACQUIRED

5) We need to appropriate the Word of God

Day and night they think about his law.



You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk. – 1 Peter 2:2

2. A JOY-FILLED LIFE DEMONSTRATED

2. A JOY-FILLED LIFE DEMONSTRATED


1) We will show stability
They are like trees planted…

2. A JOY-FILLED LIFE DEMONSTRATED

1) We will show stability
They are like trees planted…

“…be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58

2. A JOY-FILLED LIFE DEMONSTRATED


2) We will show vitality
They are like trees planted along the riverbank…

2. A JOY-FILLED LIFE DEMONSTRATED

3) We will show fertility
They…bear fruit each season without fail.

2. A JOY-FILLED LIFE DEMONSTRATED

3) We will show fertility
They…bear fruit each season without fail.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. – Galatians 5:22-23

2. A JOY-FILLED LIFE DEMONSTRATED

4) We will show consistency
Their leaves never wither.

2. A JOY-FILLED LIFE DEMONSTRATED


5) We will show prosperity
In all they do, they prosper.

2. A JOY-FILLED LIFE DEMONSTRATED

5) We will show prosperity
In all they do, they prosper.

Until we come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature and full grown in the Lord, measuring up to the full stature of Christ. – Ephesians 4:13

But this is not true of the wicked. They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind. They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly. For the LORD watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction. – Psalms 1:4-6

Where he leads me I will follow,
Where he leads me I will follow,
Where he leads me I will follow,
I'll go with him, with him all the way.

Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills
Knowing my health is coming from You
Your peace, You give me in times of the storm

You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to You
Amen

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