Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued our series from teh book of James this morning
• The topic of the message, Avoiding Favoritism!
• The unofficial title, Seeing People as God sees people.
• Key Thought, What would it look like if we all lived be the Royal Rule found in Scripture?
• Key Thought #2, God does not measure people by what they bring to the table, He measures us by how we treat people around His table.
• We had our first men's breakfast Saturday, a wonderful time for the men of our church to get together.
• Received word a good friend passed away this week. While we have not been together for a number of years, my heart aches for his family.
• Phil Wickham's song "Homesick for Heaven" is a great reminder this world is not our home, there is something so much better waiting for us.
• I blame the Buckeyes and the Longhorns for my lack of sleep last night!
• Once again we learned, College Football is a 4 quarter game!
• Something to Chew on;  From today's message; Favoritism is inconsistent with God's ways.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• This morning, we continued our series through the book of James.
• The focus of the message was on the importance of not just hearing God’s Word, but doing what God’s Word tells us to do.
• Key Point #1, The reason most people fail to do what God’s Word says comes down to one thing—the heart.
• Some people have a hard heart. Others have a troubled heart. Still others have a disinterested heart.
• The condition of our heart often determines how we respond to the truth of God’s Word.
• Key Point #2, God’s Word was never meant simply to inform us—it was given to transform us. The question is not simply, “Did I hear God’s Word today?” but “What am I going to do about it?”
• It is hard to believe this week it will be 25 years since 9/11.
• Writing sermons is bringing me a great deal of joy.
• College Football is back!
• Unfortunately, NIL, The Portal, and Lawsuits are a big distraction to a wonderful game. 
• One day next week the high temperature will be 89 degrees! Ahhhhh Fall in Florida.
• Something to Chew on; Question of the day - What is God doing? And am i willing to be a part of it?
  
  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• Our series from the book of James continued today. We looked at the subject of temptation.
• Key Point of the message, Temptation is Universal, Temptations are to be Expected, and Temptation is Personal.
• To handle temptation we need to take hold of the wonderful promise from scripture.
• I am discovering the unique nature of serving in a small church, when called upon, so many people are willing to serve in the little aspects of ministry.
• We said good bye to a young lady preparing for Army Bootcamp today. It was great to see a number of veterans thanking her for her service.
• Our new Bible Studies begin next month, I am looking forward to the teaching opportunities.
• Lori and I had to travel to Apopka last week, I forgot how bad the traffic is in Central Florida.
• I was reminded horns are essential, and turn signals are non existent!
• It is back! IYKYK
• Something to Chew on; The key to discipling people is to bring then in, build them up, teach them how, and send them out!

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued our series from the book of James this morning, Focusing on Asking God for Wisdom.
• Key Point #1, Having information is not the same as having wisdom.
• Key Point #2, A divided heart produces an unstable life.
• A dear lady received her heavenly reward last week. The hospitality she gave, the many lessons she taught, and the loved she shared was amazing. Well Done, Mrs. Smith.
• I am still moved by the song, I can only imagine
• When your wife interrupts your blogging so you can see a bear in the backyard, you know you live in a forest.
• Watching exhibition football games is painful, watching the fins play exhibition games is extremely painful.
• We announced our Fall schedule this morning. Looking forward to our upcoming Bible Studies for the Fall.
• Something to Chew on; Wise people talk less, are silent more, and listen more than those lacking wisdom.

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We began a new series today, looking at the NT book of James.
• Today's message, Profiting from Problem from James 1:1-6
• Your attitude toward a problem is more important than the problem itself. John Maxwell.
• Key Point from today's message, we can rejoice in our problems for we have a God who cares for us and a church family that helps us.
• We had a wonderful dinner with Brian and Marie tonight. They are Johnson Reps sharing what is happening at the university.
• My heart  breaks for what is happening in Indiana, The flood waters are devastating.
• To get me ready for College Football, I am watching Saturdays in the South documentary. 
• It will not be long now!
• Something to Chew On; One way to look at a problem is to ask yourself will the problem matter a year from now? ~ Anonymous 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We wrapped up the sermon series Questions and Answers today looking at the question Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?"
• Key Point #1, Peter got it right, The Son of Man is the Son of God.
• Key Point #2, The church's foundation is not based on a man but on what the man said about Jesus!
• Next week we begin our series developing a real faith from the book of James.
• There is something how an old hymn stirs one's soul
• So long Summer, School starts back this week.
• I believe public school teachers are missionaries in disguise.
• They can make a difference in the lives of their students.
• Just a few more weeks until the start of football season.
• This time of year all the teams are filled with optimism.
• We will soon know who are the contenders and who are the pretenders!
• Something to Chew on;  Just a reminder, Let everything that has breath, Praise the Lord. ~ Psalm 150:6

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued the series Questions and Answers,  today looking at the topic of Worry.
• The best definition of worry; Worry is wasting today's time to clutter up tomorrow's opportunities with yesterday's trouble.
• Key Point #1, Do not worry is not a suggestion but a commend.
• Key Point #2,  There is a difference between Worry and Concern, Worry paralyzes us, while concern motivates us to action.
• The cure for Worry is found in the acrostic "HOPE" He Offers Peace Everlasting
• Every week I am reminded  people are hurting and need Jesus.
• For a small church we are blessed with several talented singers.
• How can it be August already,  The Psalmist was right, we need to number our days.
• Something to Chew on; Worry in an indication we believe God cannot care for us. ~ Oswald Chambers