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

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued the series Questions and Answers. Today's focus from Luke 17 looking at the questions Jesus asked of the 10 lepers.
• Key Point #1, There are reasons we are not grateful, most of them focus on our wants and desires.
• Key Point #2, God's will is for us to be a grateful people. See 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
• It is a fact, generous people are the most grateful people.
• For the last 6 months I have been working for Johnson Univeristy on a limited basis. This week I turned in my resignation and I can now announce after 15 years and 4 months, I am officially retired from Johnson Univeristy. 
• While I have enjoyed the travel and visiting 177 churches in Florida. I now am returning to what I desire most, preaching weekly in the local church. 
• I am thankful for the opportunity Florida Christian College and Johnson Univeristy gave me this last 15+ years. I have met some wonderful people and have been blessed to see the generosity of so many.
• Today, one of our church members gave me the schedule of all of this years SEC football games - He gets me!
• It is almost time!
• Something to Chew on; Gratitude helps slow us down, pay attention, and recognize the beauty of simple everyday life. ~ Unknown 

 

Sunday Night Reflections

• After spending 2 weeks in Michigan, it is good to be back home.
• We continued our series, Questions and Answers this morning looking a question about eternity.
• The message focused on Jesus and His Raising of Lazarus.
• Key Point #1, Every day we live with the knowledge of Eternity is in the balance, so chose wisely.
• Key Point #2,  The power of the resurrection reminds us there is more to this life than 70+ years, therefore view life with an eternal focus.
• One day we will all be a part of the "The Club No One Wants to Join" IYKYK
• Every once and a while I get the urge to call my mom, but I can't. However, I will see her AND dad again.
• We attended the birthday party of a woman who was celebrating her100th birthday!
• Thank you Norma for your example of living faithfully for Christ.
• While in Michigan we celebrated the life of a lady who was celebrating her 90th birthday. Good Times
• While in Michigan, we were able to spend some time around Lake Michigan, A great place to vacation.
• In the small world department; In Michigan we had an unplanned dinner with some friends from my ministry at Palm Bay and on the flight back home we met a couple of friends at baggage claim also from Palm Bay. 
• You never know who you are going to see, so live wisely.
• We watched the World Cup final this afternoon, wow those guys are going to be sore tomorrow!
• Speaking of football; 39 days!
• Something to Chew on; Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you. ~ Shannon Alder