Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We began a new series this morning titled Questions and Answers.
• Today's question, Who is my neighbor? Looking at the Good Samaritan's actions.
• The Good Samaritan is a portrait of compassion.
• Th most compassionate thing we can do is tell others about Jesus.
• We kicked off our new guest ministry today. Good Stuff.
• This week we were going through my mother's items and came across a biography she had been writing before dementia interfered with her life.
• Growing up in the 40's and 50's was a different way of living.
• If i did not see it with my own eyes, I would not believe it, we had a monkey in our backyard this morning..
• With the wildlife in the forest, I seldom go out after dark.
• We are 82 days away from the beginning of the college football season.
• Something to Chew on; From today's message - Go and Do, two words, four letters, yet they have the ability to transform a church and a community. 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We wrapped up the series on Grace Notes this morning.
• We focused on how to seek grace when we have given in to temptation.
• Our message focused on a dark period in David's life, his sin with Bathsheba and the consequences of that sin.
• Key Point #1, Sin is devastating
• Key Point #2, Sin has one purpose, to separate us from God.
• Thankfully Grace and Mercy make it possible to have a new start.
• So thankful for the many friends who joined us in celebrating my mom's celebration of life Saturday. I am blessed to have so many friends. 
• Good friends know distance does not matter! IYKYK
• I do not say it often enough by I blessed beyond measure.
• I am also blessed with a loving family. Saturday's family lunch has to be a glimpsed of what heaven will be like.
• Something to Chew on; He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for tehe old order of things has passed away. ~ Revelation 21:4

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued the series titled "Grace Notes" by looking at the attitude of the Older Brother in. Luke 15. 
• Key Point #1, It is hard to receive grace when you believe it must be earned
• Key Point #2, Bitterness blinds us to our blessings.
• Key Point #3, Withholding Grace is not an option.
• I take comfort knowing my mom is in heaven tonight.
• For the Christian, Death is a time of rest, a reunion, and a reward.
• SSCC is a wonderful caring church family and may be the best kept secret among the churches in Florida.
• The unofficial start of Summer begins now, That means College Football is just around the corner.
• Speaking of football who picked the Dolphins 2026 schedule? YIKES!
• Something to Chew on; You can pick up a piece of chalk and make it a dividing line or you can pick up an eraser and forgive the offense. It is your choice ~ Quote from this morning's message.
  
   

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I began a new sermon series this morning titled "Grace Notes." 
• Today's topic, the sweet aroma of Grace.
• Ephesians 2 reminds us we have a Life worth leaving and a Faith worth obtaining; all because of Grace. 
• Over the last 6 weeks I have watched my mom's health deteriorate rapidily. Friday we made the decision to place her in Hospice care. 
• HEY, Call your mom tonight!
• I'm cherishing every moment.
• Something to Chew on; I know there will be a Day when every tear will be wiped away and every hurt will be erased.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Today's message focued on 3 women who made a difference in the Life of Moses. His Mother, his Sister and an Egyptian Princess.
• One gave him life, One watched over his life, and One opened the door for his life.
• Next week I begin a new series titled, Grace Notes; God's Agenda for Transforming the World.
• Writing new messages is energizing!
• I feel blessed to lead this small church.
• A good friend's mother passed away this weekend, she was definitely a Proverbs 31 woman.
• I am getting to the age where it seems every week another friend is experiencing loss. 
• Thankfully we have Jesus.
• Speaking of loss. Mother's Day can be very difficult for those who have lost a mother due to death or whose child is absent, Belief me I know from personal experience, remember God knows our tears.
• Something to Chew on; Mothers are the Gorilla Glue of the family. ~ Anonymous 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We finished the series "this is us", looking at the purpose of SSCC this morning. 
• Today we focused on serving others.
• Key Point #1 We are most like Christ when we serve.
• Key Point #2 In a period of 24 hours, Jesus washed the feet of the disciples and made it possible to wash away our sins.
• The worship team did a great job this morning tying the songs and communion meditation with the theme the of message today.
• Tis the Season; Proms, Commencements and and summer vacations will soon be a part of our vocabulary. 
• Watching the MAGIC collapse was painful.
• I received mail this week informing me of my high school's 50th reunion. I wonder if I should wear my leisure suit?
• Maybe I should try to find a baby blue tux for the occasion.
• Something to Chew on; When we serve, we look like Jesus. ~ Quote from today's message.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued the message series "This is us" looking at the mission statement of SSCC.
• Today's message focused on Making Disciples.
• Key Point #1, Disciple making comes through building a deep relationship with others.
• Key Point #2,  We must understand, Making Disciples is not a suggestion, it is a command. 
• The illustration regarding the Dust of the Rabbi was very powerful this morning.
• The illustration about the Creamed Spinach was not powerful, but will be remembered for a long time. Note to Self; Next time vent the package.
• I attended the funeral of a wonderful lady yesterday. She was a Proverbs 31 lady.
• Why are funerals like reunions?
• I am not sure, but I think I got a glimpse of a Florida panther last night.
• I enjoyed watching the NFL draft this week. It want be long before NFL and College ball starts back up.
• My granddaughter received her report card this week, she received all A's. It looks like she got her smarts from her Nana not her Papa, 
• Something to Chew on; Only a Disciple can make a Disciple ~ A.W. Tozer