Monday After The Sermon

Sunday, March 25, 2007/ Moving On

Judges 6.14-16; 7.1-8

“Moving On”

The objective of the sermon was to show that God helps us move beyond our past. Whatever agonizing experiences and/or circumstances that may be in our past God can and does provide the opportunity to move on. There are times in life when we all wonder can we move beyond the pains, misfortune, embarrassment and blunders of our past. The biography of Gideon is certainly a life filled with highs and lows. However, a formula for victory can be found within Gideon’s story against the odds he was able to move on and claim victory, and we can claim victory as well. The main point of the sermon were:

1. Be Courageous. v. 3
2. Be Careful. v. 6-7
3. Be Committed. v. 8ff.

Conclusion:

Victory still comes to those who are courageous and put their faith and trust in God. Victory comes to those who are careful to watch for any negativity that might prevent their opportunity to claim victory. Also, victory comes to those who are committed to God and the plan of God.

Once again I tried to share that same age old story about a God that comes to the aid of His children.

God Bless

PL

Passing of Bishop G.E. Patterson

Late Tuesday afternoon I was struck with the news of the passing of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ(http://www.cogic.org/) the denomination of my birth. I quickly called Bishop J. Neaul Haynes, 2nd assistant presiding-Bishop of the Church of God in Christ (http://www.saintsville.org/)and jurisdictional prelate of Texas Northeast Jurisdiction of the COGIC to check the legitimacy of this news.
Bishop Haynes stated: that he had lost a great friend and the denomination had lost an amazing leader who had made a tremendous impact upon the COGIC.

Many individuals like myself looked forward to hearing his sermon on Sunday as his television broadcaster traveled around the world. This noble messenger of the gospel of Jesus Christ will be missed greatly. However, we are all thankful for how our lives have been touched by his ministry and preaching. Also we are thankful for his catalogue of sermons and music which will be available for generations to come. The scripture that comes to mind says:

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things (Rom. 10. 14,15).

May we continue to be in prayer for his wife of more then 30 years, family, congregation and national church family (COGIC).

Sleep on sweet prince we shall see you in the morning.

PL

Sunday, March 18, 2007/ Words to activate

I have many thoughts about the sermon that was shared on Sunday with the fine people of the Shiloh Church family of Winston Salem, North Carolina. As pastor it has been my goal to help persons connect with God through the Bible week after week.

I believe that the answers and directions which human persons need to live a meaningful life, can be found in the Word of God. Some days, I feel that I have been successful in helping people find those answers.

The point of the sermon on this past Sunday was to show that life’s journey can become more meaningful and purposeful when three powerful words are activated:

1) Celebrate what God has already done.
2) Pray for God’s Innovation.
3) Dedicate oneself to God’s Word.

Like most sermons, I wondered did I get the point across.

Subject: “Words for the Journey”
Text: Exodus 15.

Monday evening thoughts about Sunday. These are those things make U say HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

PL