6-26-2016
"A Song When I'm Confused by the World"
Psalm 37

6-19-2016
"A Reminder of Who's in Charge of Those I Love"
Psalm 127

WHO’S IN CHARGE OF THOSE I LOVE? PSALM 127 I.  A WISDOM PSALM- TEACHES PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES THAT YIELD THE BEST RETURNS OF HAPPINESS IN ___________ * Underlying Theme: the ______ of human efforts without God II.  4 COMMON HUMAN CARES:              1] ________ of house & home              2] Security of the community & nation              3] The work or labor of our lives              4] Someone to “_________ your back” III.  UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS … and…__________ OVER A.  Some build w/ pride and self-confidence B.  Leads to VANITY: IV.  ARE YOU BUILDING THE HOUSE of your life ALL BY YOURSELF?  Is ______________ a PART OF YOUR LIFE? A.  How does it feel when you’re done with your work? B.  ________  addressed these same issues.  Matthew 6. 25-34 V.  The LORD gives to those He loves, while they sleep.”  A.  __________- Physical rest/refreshment B.  Answers/wisdom- “LETS JUST SLEEP ON IT” C.  intellectual perception- THINGS LOOK DIFFERENT IN THE _________ VI.  GOD ________ TO THOSE HE LOVES – AS THEY SLEEP A.  It happens when they are not striving B.  It shows how much God can do, if we invite & trust Him VII.  To Do’s: A.  Consider Who & What are your __________ things B.  Jesus encourages us to seek 1st…and other things will be added. C.  Invite someone to pray ____ you about those things that stress you.

6-12-2016
"A Song to Sing When I am in Awe of God's Majesty"
Psalm 8, Psalm 19

A SONG TO SING WHEN I AM IN AWE OF GOD’S MAJESTY Psalm 8, Psalm 19 I.  WHETHER HEARD OR NOT, PRAISE IS GIVEN BY GOD’S _____________               A.  His glory is proclaimed by what He has created               B.  How do people respond when in ______ of God               C.  _______ and earth proclaim…all of creation testifies. II.  PSALM 8- “WHAT IS MAN THAT YOU ARE MINDFUL OF HIM?               A.  Bible says, You have made him a little lower than _____________               B.  Mankind is put over the works of His hands.               C.  Just Like the rest of creation our primary purpose is to ____________ III.  A _______ EXPRESSES OUR HEART’S FEELINGS                A.  Singing is usually part of _________ - has been since Old Testament,                            and before               B.  When we worship…and bless the Lord-  we are blessed in return! IV.  Psalm 19 ENDS WITH A _________:  “May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in your sight…”            A.  Though I may not be able to spend every waking moment singing                                 hymns, or worshipping in the temple…I can seek to maintain that                            spiritual connection with God every day, and all through the                                 day.               B.  The psalmist’s desire is ours also V.  CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: _________ GOD THIS WEEK: A.  Make your own list of 7-8 of God’s glories  1)_____________________      2)____________________ 3)_____________________      4)____________________ 5)_____________________     6)_____________________ 7)_____________________     8)_____________________     B.  Think about your _______________.  (Your self-talks) Are they pleasing to God?  C.  AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS WEEK WORSHIP GOD – by PRAYER, SONG, CREATE SOMETHING, TESTIFY *Intentionally seek God and His daily presence.  *Daily Prayer: May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

6-5-2016
"A Song That Reminds Me Why I Walk With Jesus"
Psalm 1 & Psalm 128

Message:   A Song That Reminds Me Why I Walk With Jesus Scripture Lesson:   Psalm 1 & 128 I.  SONGS A.  Sometimes a  _____ can express the pain, or joy, or hope, or love we feel better than just plain words. B.  Psalms – are the songbook of the Old ___________ II.  PSALM 1-  THERE ARE _____  MAJOR GROUPS OF PEOPLE: THE RIGHTEOUS & THE WICKED A.  The __________ are friends of God…God’s true people B.  The wicked are __________  of God & God’s people III.  WHAT IS THE __________ OF NOT WALKING WITH THE LORD? A.  They walk, stand, and sit in ways that  miss life’s best goals B.  They are like chaff that the ________ blows away  IV.  WHY DO I WALK WITH JESUS?  God’s _______, mercy, and grace A.  Blessings: B.  BECAUSE HE IS MY ________- and I ______ ______  _____ ____ V.  PSALM SPEAKS TO 2 TYPES OF PEOPLE: THOSE WHO WALK WITH GOD AND THOSE WHO DON’T. A.  Why do you walk with Jesus? B.  OR- Why DON’T you?