“We must worship in truth. Worship is not just an emotional exercise but a response of the heart built on truth about God. “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth” (Psm. 145:18). Worship that is not based on God’s Word is but an emotional encounter with oneself.“ Erwin Lutzer- Pastor to Pastor Soli Deo Gloria Lenny
“The foundation of worship in the heart is not emotional (“I feel full of worship” or “The atmosphere is so worshipful”). Actually, it is theological. Worship is not something we “work up,” it is something that “comes down” to us, from the character of God.” Sinclair Ferguson- A Heart for God Soli Deo Gloria Lenny
If there ever was a team that needs to repent and beg for forgiveness to their fans and city that would be this years Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox are missing the playoffs after the worst collapse ever… I wanted to talk about repentance today as we talked in Sunday School this past week, but as a beloved New York Yankee fan I just wanted to share this epic news with you, in…
onday night during Men’s group I was talking with another man about my shirt (see and click on photo to the left). Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love 5 He predestined us…
There is so much I want to talk about… The Romans study was really good this week, we talked about true repentance. I think I’ll tackle that on Thursday. I was sitting quietly before the service started as I always do preparing my heart and mind to worship God, the noise around me makes that difficult at times. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s “Him” who we worship, that’s why we’re here,…
I often hear that we need to be all things to them (the world) to get them to receive Christ… What does all things really mean? Look at 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, so that I might win Jews; to those who are under the…
I recently read something from Thabiti Anyabwile that really got me thinking… He asks the question: Am I a Developing Leader?… During sermon prep last week, I wound up scrounging through some old Bible study and discipleship material. It was a fun trip down memory lane, thinking about the ways the Lord has used many faithful Christians to disciple me and recalling His wonderful grace through so many seasons of life. Read the rest…
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