May 19, 2019
Faith,
Works and God’s Abundance
Psalm
148
1
Peter 1:23-25 NIV
Isaiah
55:11 NLT
Matthew
24:35 NLT
Psalm
33:6 NLT
Faithful
Trust
Prayer for illumination.
1
Peter 1:23-25 New International Version (NIV)
23 For you have been born
again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the
living and enduring word of God. 24 For,
“All
people are like grass,
and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
25 but the word of the Lord endures forever.”
and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
25 but the word of the Lord endures forever.”
And
this is the word that was preached to you.
When someone gives you their word, we often take
it seriously (unless proven otherwise in the past). If they say they will do…Fill in the blank…we believe they will
come through. In the business world, a firm handshake seals the deal or an
understanding…sort of like an oath or a promise.
But we also live in a world where there are many
promises that are not fulfilled. We make promises and for some reason or
another we are unable to complete them at times. Even worse, there are some who
never plan on keeping the promise that was given. It can make us very cynical
and not believe anything we hear from people.
There are also times when we put the attribute of
unfaithfulness and promise breaking on our God. We can’t help it at times. We
just feel like there is nothing or no one who will come through when they make
a promise… So where do we go to find or renew that faithful trust we once had
in the One who always comes through…even if we don’ believe that they will… Beloved, we have a faithful, Faithful God
who is just that even when we are not…
Let’s face it…we are imperfect, and we are here
today and gone tomorrow. But from the 1 Peter scripture we hear about One who
endures and so does His word. God can’t lie. It is not in His character. In His
love letter, the bible, we read about many instances of God giving His word.
These are personal promises God has given over the years not only to the people
at that time but also even today. The
Word of the Lord Endures Forever… words like I will never leave you or forsake
you, I will be with you until the end of time…
Isaiah 55:11 tells us:
11 It is the same with
my word.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
If God says something, He will follow through.
When we are faithful He is faithful to bring His promise into fruition in our
lives…heck…even when we are not faithful
He is…who am I trying to kid here…
This is amazing people…God formed the galaxies, life,
spun molecules into stunning crystals, caused planets to hang from nothing in
space with just a word from His mouth…
6 The Lord merely
spoke,
and the heavens were created.
He breathed the word,
and all the stars were born.
and the heavens were created.
He breathed the word,
and all the stars were born.
(Psalm
33:6)
Beloved I am here to encourage you…to implore
you this morning. If you have had a word from God in your life…hold on to it…
His word has creative ability. Let His promises seep into your very being…into
the depths of your soul…and cause His vision to grow. It doesn’t matter what
anyone else tells you… have faithful trust in the One who is faithful.
Doesn’t matter the physical…what you see… the
only concern is the fact that God remains active in your life. Everything can be
swept away but the Words He has given you can’t be swept away…ever…
35 Heaven and earth will
disappear, but my words will never disappear.
(Matthew
24:35)
It will fulfill its purpose and not return void.
Nothing or no one can change it…God said
it…I have faithful trust in Him…that settles it…
Just a word from Jesus
healed a servant that was far away…
Just a word from Jesus caused Peter to walk on
water (Come)…
Just a word calmed the storm (Be still)
A word from God can change everything! You can
and will come alive…
If you haven’t received a word…ask for one. He
has great plans for your life. Seek Him and He will reveal His word that will
never fail…
Amen…
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May 19, 2019
Faith, Works and God’s Abundance
Psalm 148
1 Peter 1:23-25 NIV
Isaiah 55:11 NLT
Matthew 24:35 NLT
Psalm 33:6 NLT
and sermon, “Trusting
Faith” (in bulletin)
sermon, “Faithful Trust” (on printed sermon)
video
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
8AM Live
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 19, 2019
&
May 12, 2019
Mother’s Day Sunday
Faith, Works and God’s Abundance
Psalm 23
James 2:26
Romans 12:2
Daniel 6:3
and sermon, “Committed Faith”
video
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 12, 2019
&
May 5, 2019
Faith, Works and God’s Abundance
Psalm 30
Psalm 150
Ephesians 2:8-9
Ephesians 2:8-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
2 Corinthians 5:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
1 Corinthians 16:13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
2 Timothy 4:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
James 4:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
and sermon, “Faith or Famine”
video
text:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
May 5, 2019
&
April 28, 2019
1st Sunday after Easter
Question from Pastor Ruth’s Facebook friend, Moses Mela,
“Is there a difference between faith and belief?”
Psalm 150
Matthew 17:14-20
Mark 11:22-23
Hebrews 11:1-3
Proverbs 3:5-6
and sermon, “Faith vs Belief”
video
text:
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(and departing blessing
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 28, 2019
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