“Wandering or Destined?”, part three of a sermon series “The Christian Church Begins” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge of Jacob’s Church ,a historical Civil War Era church near Gettysburg in Fairfield, Pennsylvania near Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland.

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Wandering or Destined?”, part three of  a sermon series “The Christian Church Begins”  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge .

“The resurrection changed everything in the lives of those that followed Christ. They watched Christ live, die, and witnessed a Risen savior. Then they watched as Christ ascended  to Heaven.   They now were commissioned and empowered to begin one of the greatest institutions ever founded, the church.  How would they organize and become unified?  All were different yet resting on them was the responsibility to deliver the Gospel to the whole world. The Church begins.”

“We must as believers in Christ become followers of Christ.” 

 There are five types of leaders.

• Those that talk about what needs to be done.
• Those that Get it done. 
• Those that watch it being done.
• Those that have no idea what’s being done.
• Those that complain about what is done.

  John 3:30  He must increase, but I must decrease.

A anecho  (Longsuffering: When someone is a pain in the neck hug their neck.)

C communication (Leadership 101 Communicate Communicate Communicate.)

C constraint  ( Shackles aren’t easily brocken.)

O organization (The we of the Christian the place where we abandon “me”).

R respect  ( Respect must be taught as a verb rather than a warm and fuzzy noun.)

D direction (The way up is down. Servanthood)

A anecho: “The exercise of patience; long suffering; indulgence towards those who injure us; lenity; delay of resentment or punishment.” And lenity is defined as “mildness of temper; softness; tenderness; mercy.”“To hold oneself up against, i.e. put up with: – bear with, endure, forbear, suffer.”

Colossians 3:12-14 “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with [anecho] one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity” .

1 John 1:7  But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Ephesians 4:1-3 “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance [anecho—forbearance] for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”.

Mark 10:37-38   They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. [38] But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with

Mark 10:41-44     And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. [42] But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. [43] But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: [44] And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

Respect

1 Cor. 12:23-31  And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. [24] For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: [25] That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. [26] And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. [28] And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. [29] Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? [30] Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? [31] But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

Organization

 1 Cor. 12:12-20  For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. [13] For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For the body is not one member, but many. [15] If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? [18] But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. [19] And if they were all one member, where were the body? [20] But now are they many members, yet but one body.

Direction

Continued next week, “You ain’t from around here.Are you?” part four of  a sermon series “The Christian Church Begins”  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge of Jacob’s Church

“Do we Communicate or Excommunicate?”, part two of a sermon series “The Christian Church Begins” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge of Jacob’s Church ,a historical Civil War Era church near Gettysburg in Fairfield, Pennsylvania near Frederick and Hagerstown,

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Do we Communicate or Excommunicate?”, part two of  a sermon series “The Christian Church Begins”  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“The resurrection changed everything in the lives of those that followed Christ. They watched Christ live, die, and witnessed a  Risen savior. Then they watched as Christ ascended  to Heaven.   They now were commissioned and empowered to begin one of the greatest institutions ever founded, the church.  How would they organize even become unified?  All different yet resting on them was the responsibility to deliver the Gospel to the whole world. The Church begins.”

Today we want to take up where we left off the accord challenge. Christians have been accused of killing their wounded rather than healing the wounds. Respect is an essential which is traded in under the banners of evangelism and tradition. We suffer the loss of intimacy (glory of John 17:22) when we disrespect each other. The end must never justify the means.

John 17:22  And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

Acts 1:14   These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

1 Corinthians 13:7  “love bears all things . . . endures all things”

  A anecho : “The exercise of patience; long suffering; indulgence towards those who injure us; lenity; delay of resentment or punishment.” And lenity is defined as “mildness of temper; softness; tenderness; mercy.”“To hold oneself up against, i.e. put up with: – bear with, endure, forbear, suffer.”

Colossians 3:12-14 “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with [anecho] one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity” .

C communication

 Matthew 5:24  Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

C constraint

1 John 4:10-11  Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. [11] Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

1 Cor. 15:29-34  Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? [30] And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? [31] I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. [32] If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. [33] Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. [34] Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

 2 Cor. 11:23-28   Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. [24] Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. [25] Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; [26] In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; [27] In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. [28] Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.

 1 John 1:7  But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

O  organization

 1 Cor. 12:12-20  For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. [13] For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For the body is not one member, but many. [15] If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? [18] But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. [19] And if they were all one member, where were the body? [20] But now are they many members, yet but one body.

R respect

1 Cor. 12:23-31  And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. [24] For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: [25] That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. [26] And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. [28] And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healing, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. [29] Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? [30] Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? [31] But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

Ephesians 4:1-3 “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance [anecho—forbearance] for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”.

Direction

To Be Continued Next Sunday. May 27th  Next week’s sermon “Wandering or Destined”  Next Week is Bluegrass Sunday Click to Sample

“MOM” sermon notes on Mother’s Day by Pastor Richard Daughtridge of Jacob’s Church ,a historical Civil War Era church near Gettysburg in Fairfield, Pennsylvania near Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland.

How do I talk about mothers, without feeling like I am boasting. I was blessed with the most wonderful mom, and I watched with admiration the way my wife cared for our children as they grew up. At times I felt like one of them. My children and her grandchildren  are still her biggest fans.  I learned to appreciate moms from the two most wonderful mothers that I’ve ever met, my mom and my wife. Motherhood is a calling, a chore, a battle, a blessing and a gift. Mothers deserve our praise, our recognition and our help.

(M)ajesty  (No greater way to describe a mother.)

(O)ath   (To oath to God is to partner with God on behalf of our children.)  

(M)ission  (The bigger picture of replenish and multiply.) 

 

Majesty

Proverbs 31:11-12  The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

Proverbs 31:28-31 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. [29] Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. [30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. [31] Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Oath

1 Samuel 1:11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.

Joshua 24:15  And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Mission

Genesis 1:28  And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

Mission is  a commission   God,  Husband , Wife

Ephes. 5:25  Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

1.To be head of the wife (Ephes. 5:23).

2.To love their wives as Christ loved the Church (Ephes. 5:25).

3.To love their wives as their own bodies (Ephes. 5:28,33).

4.To nourish (Greek: ektrepho,  bring up, care for, protect, Ephes. 5:29;

5.To cherish (Greek: thalpo,  to foster, warm in one’s bosom, Ephes.5:29

6.To be joined as one flesh (Ephes. 5:30-31)

7.To leave their parents for their wives (Ephes. 5:31)

8.To cleave to their wives (Ephes. 5:31; Matthew 19:5)

Ephes. 5:22   Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

Col. 3:18  Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.

Four Commands for Wives

1.   Submit to their husbands as to Christ (Ephes. 5:22).

2.   Recognize the headship of their husbands (Ephes. 5:23).

3.   Be subject to their husbands (Ephes. 5:24).

4.   Reverence their husbands (Ephes. 5:33).

Conclusion:

Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Sermon Notes 05/06/12 “Christian Church Begins ”, a sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge of Jacob’s Church ,a historical Civil War Era church near Gettysburg in Fairfield, Pennsylvania near Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland.

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Christian Church Begins ”, a sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

The resurrection changed everything in the lives of those that followed Christ. They watched Christ live, die, and witnessed a  Risen savior. Then they watched as Christ ascended  to Heaven.   They now were commissioned and empowered to begin one of the greatest institutions ever founded, the church.  How would they organize? They were all  different yet resting on them was the responsibility to deliver the Gospel to the whole world. The Church begins. Let’s follow in their footsteps and maybe we to may see our world changed.

Jesus’ Prayer

John 17:22  And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

Acts 1:14   These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

1 Corinthians 13:7  “love bears all things . . . endures all things”

Here’s an acrostic of One accord

A anecho (Greek in the original text)

C communication

C constraint

O organization

R respect

D direction

A anecho : “The exercise of patience; long suffering; indulgence towards those who injure us; lenity; delay of resentment or punishment.” And lenity is defined as “mildness of temper; softness; tenderness; mercy.”“To hold oneself up against, i.e. put up with: – bear with, endure, forbear, suffer.”

Ephesians 4:1-3 “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance [anecho—forbearance] for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”.

Colossians 3:12-14 “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with [anecho] one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity” .

C communication

 

Matthew 5:24  Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

C constraint

1 John 4:10-11  Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. [11] Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

Philemon 1:18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

1 John 4:18-21  There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. [19] We love him, because he first loved us. [20] If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? [21] And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

1 John 1:7  But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

1 Cor. 12:12-20  For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. [13] For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For the body is not one member, but many. [15] If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? [18] But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. [19] And if they were all one member, where were the body? [20] But now are they many members, yet but one body.

1 Cor. 12:23-31  And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. [24] For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: [25] That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. [26] And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. [28] And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. [29] Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? [30] Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? [31] But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

This Sermon Will Be Continued the Sunday after Mother’s Day.

May 20th  Next week’s sermon “MOM” The Mission-The Oath- The Majesty by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“I am Risen, Identifying the work of Christ in You”, a sermon outline, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge at Jacob’s Church in Fairfield Pennsylvania near Gettysburg and Fort Richie, close to Frederick, and Hagerstown, Maryland.

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“I am Risen,  Identifying the work of Christ in You”,  a sermon outline,  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge at Jacob’s Church in Fairfield Pennsylvania  near Gettysburg and Fort Richie, close to Frederick, and Hagerstown, Maryland.

1.      Identify with the Crucifixion  (Unrighteousness is consumed by righteousness.)

Galatians 2:20   I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

2.      Identify with the Resurrection (Death is consumed by life.)  (I am Risen)

Romans 10:9  That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Romans 6:4    Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Romans 7:6   But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.

 3.      Identify with the Kingdom  (Kingdom of Satan is conquered by the Kingdom of God.)

John 18:36  Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Mark 10:14-15  But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. [15] Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

Luke 22:29-30  And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; [30] That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

4.      Identify with the Word of God     (Powers of disbelief are disarmed by the Word of God)

Hebrews 4:12   For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

5.      Identify with the Church (Church membership is collective ownership of the mission given by God.)

1 Cor. 14:26  How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

6.      Identify with the  Body of Christ (War on a global scale must be fought globally.)

Romans 7:4  Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.

7.  Identify your Enemy – Friendly fire is an oxymoron and eventually turns into corporate anialation.

John 8:12  Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

2 Cor. 4:6   For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Summary

Hebrews 10:35-38    Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. [36] For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. [37] For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. [38] Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

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“The Doctor is In, The Prognosis of Dr. Luke”, a sermon by Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge 04/22/12 Sermon Notes

“The Doctor is In, The Prognosis of Dr. Luke”, a sermon by Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge 04/22/12 Sermon Notes

Patient’s Name: Theophilus

 Insurance or Assurance

Luke 1:1-4  Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, [2] Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; [3] It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, [4] That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

Acts 1:1-11  The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,

•  Post Op Instructions

 [2] Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

•  Identifications and Authorities

[3] To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: [4] And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. [5] For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

• Symptoms, Recovery, and Reinforcements

  [6] When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? [7] And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. [8] But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [9] And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

•  Promises  

[10] And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; [11] Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Final Prognosis : We are going to live forever.

Sermon Notes: After the Resurrection, ABC’s of Christianity sermon 04/15/12 by Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

Children Sing He Is Alive As They Carry The Cross To the Alter

After the Resurrection, ABC’s of Christianity  sermon 04/15/12 by Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

Access

“ The road to heaven is paved with good intentions.”

Matthew 7:13-14  Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:  Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Belief  

• “A belief system must have an object.”
• “ Believe in something or you’ll fall for anything.”
• “ Truth Demands a Response.”

What should my response be?   Hearing – Believing – confessing – Receiving- Be Baptized

Justification:

Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Romans 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

Hear:

Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

Believe:

Romans 10:10   For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness;

Confess:

and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Acts 16:31  And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Receive

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

 Be Baptized

Matthew 28:19  Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.

Conquer

• “I searched for the ememy and found it was me.”
• “Every champion must first conquer himself before a challenge.”

Matthew 10:38   And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

Matthew 16:24     Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me

Sermon Outline 08/09/09 Lessons we can learn from the Apostle Paul By Richard Daughtridge

“Lessons we can learn from the Apostle Paul” by Richard Daughtridge

Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Sermon Notes “Educating Simon Peter” 08/16/09 by Richard Daughtridge

From “Simon says” to “Peter the Rock”

08/23/09 Sermon Outline “What’s love got to do with it? Signed, John ” by Richard Daughtridge

Sermon Series  “Lessons learned from the first disciples.”

“What’s love got to do with it? Signed, John ”  by Richard Daughtridge

John 3:16-17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Sermon Ouline 08/30/09 Women of Faith or Fiction? By Richard Daughtridge

Sermon Series  “Lessons learned from the first disciples.”

Women of Faith or Fiction? By Richard Daughtridge

The Dignity Christ gave to Women

“To be or not to be ? This is the question. Beatitudes ” by Richard Daughtridge

“To be or not to be ?  This is the question. Beatitudes ” by Richard Daughtridge

True Christianity is a result of becoming rather than doing. Do we “do” because of what we’ve become through conversion, or do we become converted when we do? It’s important we answer this question correctly.

Jacobs Church Anniversary 09/13/09 Sermon Outline “Home Makeover for God” by Richard Daughtridge

Today Jacob’s Church is 187 years old  It has been the home of many that met with God here each week for generations. We thank God for their faithfulness. We likewise  should all be inspired to continue forward with vision and hard work. We want to pass to future generations the dream and the message of hope that makes our church a warm home where we meet with God and each other. This is what makes our church a home.

Sermon Outline 09/27/09 “Survival of the Fittest” by Richard Daughtridge

“Survival of the Fittest” by Richard Daughtridge

Interesting that a term used by Charles Darwin as evidence of evolution would be the words I use to title our sermon today.

Sermon Notes: “Why am I here?” 10/11/09

Why am I here? By Pastor Richard Daughtridge

We’ve been answering three major questions. They are:

• Where did I come from? Not a monkey. We were created by God. Oct. 4th
• Why am I here? Today’s Message
  

• Where am I going? A victorious look at death and Heaven. Oct.25^th

Sermon OutLine 11/08/09 “God’s Presence” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Standing on the promise of God’s Presence

Last night watching public television I was so overwhelmed with a program which scientifically attempted to prove that we came from monkeys or as we know it, the Darwin Theory. I felt invaded by science’s vocabulary spoken over my head as they presented a skull that they recently found in an African desert, which they claimed was 4.5 million years old. This they said was a missing link, a fossil half man and half ape, which disproved the creation doctrine that man was created by God according to Bible history about 6000 years ago.

“That’s not scientific. You can’t prove that.” I thought to myself.

I believe there is a traceable history of about 2000 years to when Christ lived. Historical and geological finds prove that.

There is enough evidence through recorded history, biblical and otherwise, that we can confidently say that about 4000 years prior to Christ’s being born in Bethlehem that  Adam and Eve were created as the Bible records. This  totals a little over 6000 years of history of man as we know it.

How contradictory and confusing that we are teaching our children that we are one nation under God and at the same time endorsing a theory that deletes God as having anything to do with our origin. The faith of our forefathers gave us honor,  moral values, and the ancestry of human dignity. The Bible says that we were created in the likeness of God.

At the end of all our presidential speeches we always hear “God Bless America”. After 9-11 or in the wake of tragedy we, in our moments of despair, plead for God’s help. Rarely do I hear God go unmentioned at a funeral or when we face death.

If we came from a monkey and just accidentally happened over evolutionary time, what God are we praying to?

Evolution makes no provision for such a God to exist. Evolution offers no destiny of Heaven nor life after death.

The fact is that, “In the beginning, God” is more believable.

If the DNA is similar to a monkey, or even has some similar components, that should be of little surprise. The same Creator created both man and animal.

God created man in his own likeness and then breathed His own breath of life into him.  What an honor!  equally important, what love.

After watching the TV program my faith was buried in a tomb of doubt and frustration listening to what were seemingly sincere people contradict what I really believe to be the farthest thing from the truth. It’s not even close of how we live and die.

I felt like Mary Magdalene outside of the tomb after Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection  asking, “What have you done with my Lord? Where have you placed Him?”

My heart was sad and I felt lonely and afraid.

I longed to be embraced by God’s arms of love and calmed by His words of peace. I wanted to hear the whisper Elijah heard in the cave. I longed for faith to be renewed in my heart.  I prayed for my grandchildren to never be violated with such misrepresentation of truth.

I longed for God’s presence.

After the disappointing TV program  I stepped outside and was greeted by the most beautiful full moon. I pondered its creation.  God created it to provide light at night. The light, however, is not from the moon. It reflects the sun’s light which is on the other side of our planet because of the earth’s rotation. God must have thought of everything.

Seeing the very wonders that God created calmed my fears and renewed my faith. I even sensed God’s presence. I knew in my heart that I was not alone in life. It was sincerely a God moment at the end of a troubled night.

The more we study, the more we find intelligent design. Non- speaking  teachers of our universe that tell a story about life, God and creation are everywhere.

I love this scripture from the Message translation of the Bible.

Psalm 19:1-4 Mes “ God’s glory is on tour in the skies, God’s craft on exhibit across the horizon. Madame Day holds classes every morning, Professor Night lectures each evening.  Their words aren’t heard, their voices aren’t recorded, But their silence fills the earth:  unspoken truth is spoken everywhere.”

Not only does nature lecture us about God  but the Bible speaks volumes about God being present in our lives.

Joshua 1:5  There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Thomas Merton:  “Security is not the absence of danger, but the presence of God, no matter what the danger.”

Genesis 28:15 And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.

Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

1 Chron. 28:20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.

Psalm 8:3-6 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; [4] What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? [5] For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. [6] Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:

Isaiah 60:2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

How long will God be with us? Until the end of the earth.

Romans 8:38-39  For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, [39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

After life on earth, life with God continues and so does the wonder.

Isaiah 60:19-20  The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. [20] Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.

Rev. 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

I guess you could say, “We, God and I, are inseparable.”  Thank God!

The promise is to everyone that believes and places his trust in Jesus Christ.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Thanksgiving Service Planned at Jacob’s Church November 22 @ 9:30

Thanksgiving Service Planned at Jacob’s Church November 22 @ 9:30

Many have passed down the road of adversity and sickness. Whether survivors through a miracle of God and/ or medicine and even those called home to the greatest miracle of everlasting life, their stories inspire us. Through this journey none should walk alone. God has given to us each other, His presence, and the medical community to help us.

We at Jacob’s Church will celebrate life together. We will hear testimonies from survivors that have gone through treatments and some that are still going through their journey. Here are some of their statements that I found so inspiring.

• “Every day belongs to God.”
• “Every day is a vacation and every meal a banquet.”
• “God obviously has a reason for my being here.”
• “Richard, it was as though I could feel the church praying.”
• “I believe God heard all our prayers.”

Join us as we pray together for those still going through their journey. We will also have a prayer for our doctors and medical communities to help them in their fight to relieve suffering. Finally we will give thanks for life and survival.

Pastor Daughtridge will deliver a short message on:

• Prayer (what to pray)
• Encouragement (what to say)
• Touch (power of a hug)
• Love (tears are allowed)

Spread the word that we will celebrate life.

Outline of Scriptures and Songs:

Jesus Is The Sweetest Name I Know  page 76

Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty   page 3

Today’s Message  “My Journey”  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Romans 12:9-10

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. [10] Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Romans 12:15-16

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. [16] Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

James 5:11-16

Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. [12] But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. [13] Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. [14] Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: [15] And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. [16] Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

My Journey (Testimonies of  believers  that we have been praying for. )

Prayer for these with the anointing of oil and a Thanksgiving prayer for our Medical Community

He Has Made Me Glad    page   214

Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee  page 90

Sermon Outline:12/06/09 “Don’t make me come down there. signed God” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Sermon Notes January 3, 2010 “Countdown to Eternity Continues” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“The Countdown to Eternity Continues”
In 2009 I did a sermon series in which I asked the question, “Will Heaven be different because of the way I view life on earth?”

We answered that question and found that Jesus taught that  the charitable accomplishments of life will be rewarded in Heaven.

What are our eternal goals for 2010?

Which title best describes 2009 for you.
• Year of Survival,
• Year of Accomplishment,
• Year of Growth,
• Year of Mediocrity,
• Year of Vision,
• Year of Retreat,
• Year of Sin,
• Year of Revival,

It’s hard to believe that we are already 10 years onto a new millennium. Remember the crash of 2000, the millimium bug that was going to be the tragedy of our time. All the power grids were going to fail. There would be food shortages and chaos. We woke up January 1, 2000 only to find business as usual.

In 2009 the History Channel and the networks ran specials and documentaries asking the question, Will the world come to an end in Year 2012. Here are some of the headlines.
• Armageddon-2012 And The End Of The World
• Decoding the Past: Doomsday 2012: End of Days

Their website read as follows:

“The world is coming to an end on December 21, 2012! The ancient Maya made this stunning prediction more than 2,000 years ago. We’ll peel back the layers of mystery and examine in detail how the Maya calculated the exact date of doomsday. Journey back to the ancient city of Chichen Itza, the hub of Maya civilization deep in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, to uncover the truth about this prophecy. The Maya were legendary astronomers and timekeepers–their calendar is more accurate than our own.”

Are we running out of time?

The Bible clearly teaches that no man knows the day nor the hour (regardless of the Mayan Cult).

Jesus taught that not even the angels know when the end will be, but he also taught that the day will come when no man can work.

So how do we seize the moment in 2010 and accomplish eternal recompense as individuals and as a church.

Now we look to the scriptures and critic our individual and church  goals.

These were the Apostle Pauls goals. These words form an outline for us to follow.

Philip. 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

Three things to consider.
1. Resurrection (Power for Tomorrow)
2. Adversity (Winning Together over Suffering)
3. Mission (Finish the work started by Christ Death)

Philip. 3:13-17 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, [14] I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. [15] Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. [16] Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. [17] Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

Here’s our to do list and we will detail this more next week.
1. Forget (Dump our garbage from the past.)
2. Press (Implement the dream of what lies ahead.)
3. Priest (Keep it in perspective.)
4. Examples (Someone walking behind you.)

The goals are noble and the need has never been greater.

Can Christ count on you?

Notes Jan.10,2010 Jacob’s Battle Cry for 2010 – Our Dreams for a New Year by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Jacob’s Battle Cry for 2010 by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Majesty ,  Maintenance , Mission , and Mix are the words that make up our battle cry for 2010. Every word represents a challenge that we are passionate about.

1. Majesty – Giving our Heavenly Father the Love, Awe, and Worship he deserves.

• Not a show but a communication from our heart.

Psalm 138:2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

2. Maintenance – The Discipleship we will require to become more like him.

• Apologetics that are Truth and Bible based
• Teaching our children by Instruction and Example

John 8:32  And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

3. Mission – Owning the great commission.

• Plan that has a message with legs.
• Actions speak louder than words but the words are still foundational.

Mark 16:15   And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

4. Mix – Fellowship getting to know each other.

• Taking time to become a family.
• Accepting One Another.
• Respecting One Another.
• Loving One Another.
• Communication With One Another.

John 17:22  And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

“Majesty Deserves True Worship” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Majesty deserves Worship” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Last week we examined our battle cry for 2010. A battle cry we determined is a reminder of our passion and reason for living. We‘ve been invited to give His Majesty, God of the Universe, the awe, respect and love that he deserves.   Thus today we will look at Worship. Our dream for 2010 is to have:

1. Undivided Worship

Luke 4:7-8 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. [8] And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

2.  True Worship

Matthew 15:8-9  This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. [9] But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

3.   Joyful Worship

Isaiah 38:20  The Lord was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the Lord.

Ephes. 5:19  Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Col. 3:16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

4.  Service Worship

James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

5.  Praise Worship

Jeremiah 33:11 The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the Lord of hosts: for the Lord is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the Lord.

Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

6.  Sacrificial Worship

2 Samuel 24:24  And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

Sermon Outline 01/31/10 “The Disciplines of a Disciple” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Our 2010 Slogan “Majesty – Maintenance – Mission – Mix”

Today’s topic: Maintenance

“The Disciplines of a Disciple” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Today we all step in front of the mirror to see how we look. Today we step on the scale to see how much we weigh. Today we take the IQ test to see how much we’ve learned. Today we run the race to see how fast we are.

The mirror must be cracked, the scale must be broken, the test must be scored wrong, and the stop watch must be off. Sound familiar? I like the sign that I saw in a garage that read, “Maintenance Required – Don’t Blame The Manufacturer”.

Romans 12:1-16 reflects all the above. Let’s read it together.

“How do you rate yourself?  Scale is 1-10

Now before we get started tell the person beside you, “I’m here for a tune up.

Disciple: A disciple is a follower and student of a mentor, teacher, or otherwise figure.

I’m not so bad compared to ___________________.

Not so bad based on:

1. Tradition

Matthew 23:32 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.

2. Grace

Romans 12:3  For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Ephes. 4:7   But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ

3. The Bible

2 Cor. 10:13 But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.

4.   Christ

Ephes. 4:13  Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:

5. Measure of Others

Ephes. 4:16   From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

James 5:16  Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Ok, we are all on the Biggest Loser. Time to weigh in.

Let’s get on the scale of:

1. Prayer
2. Bible Study
3. Devotion
4. Church Attendance
5. Giving
6. Relationships
7. Service

Romans 12:1-2  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Sermon Notes 02/07/10: “Mapping Out Our Mission” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Series: “Majesty – Maintenance – Mission – Mix”

Sermon: “Mapping Out Our Mission” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Read together Matthew 22:1-14

The wedding invitations are printed.

“Addressed to Whosoever Will”

Humanity waits for us to deliver the invitations.

Bridal garments are being readied. Heaven’s banquet halls are being prepared.

Our mission has never been more defined nor more important.

Matthew 22:9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

Romans 10:15  And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

Mission #1 Wedding announcement. (Gospel)

1. Content of Announcement

John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

2. Conditions of Announcement

1. Accept that you are a sinner

Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”

Romans 5:12“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”

2.    Be willing to turn from sin (repent)

Luke 13:5 Jesus said: “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.”

Acts 17:30 “And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:”

3.    Believe that Jesus Christ died for you, was buried, and rose from the dead.

St. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners. Christ died for us.”

Romans 10:9 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

4.   Call on Christ through  prayer to accept forgiveness and welcome the Holy Spirit into your life. (RSVP)

Romans 10:10 “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

God’s Part

John 1:12“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”

2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

Mission # 2 Make Disciples ( Growing Process)

Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

John 8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

Hebrews 10:25 “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

2 Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”

Mission  # 3 Teach and share what you’ve been taught.

Mark 16:15 “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

1 Corinthians 9:16 “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!”

Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

Sermon: “Becoming One in a Mixer Called Life”

PASTOR’S MESSAGE “Majesty – Maintenance – Mission – Mix”

Mix (Becoming One in a Mixer Called Life)

1. Unity

Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

2.  Caring

Acts 2:44-45 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; [45] And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

3.  Respect

2 Cor. 8:7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

4. Party

Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

5. Doctrine

Ephes. 4:14-16 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; [15] But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: [16] From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

6. Goals

2 Tim. 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

2 Cor. 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

1 Tim. 1:12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

2 Tim. 4:5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

What can we accomplish together in 2010?

• Magesty, (the honor God deserves)

• Maintenance (The discipleship that brings change)

• Mission (Plans and goals to serve)
• Mix (Let’s have a Celebration and Party)

Judy Polidor To Share Slide Show On Her Mission Trip To Russia 02/20/11 9:30AM Service

PASTOR’S THOUGHTS : Having a Heart for the World by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

In a world that is filled with calamity and need we at Jacob’s Church want to obey the true definition of  being a friend. We are Christ’s legs, ears, eyes, and hands and want to go when called, as was the case with Judy. We want to listen to the needs of humanity and await the opportunity to relieve the suffering. May we never be blinded by selfish ambitions that we are no longer serving as Christ’s eyes and may our hands never stop working to serve others thereby serving Christ. Thanks to many of you that helped send her to Russia and may her stories inspire us all to feel the heartbeat of those that she touched.

Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Mark 16:15 “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

1 Corinthians 9:16 “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!”

INTRODUCTION OF JUDY POLIDOR

SLIDE PRESENTATION OF MISSION TRIP TO RUSSIA

HYMN   I Love  to tell the Story #444

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S SUPPER (Holy Communion

Sermon 03/14/10 “Was Christ the Messiah?” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“WAS CHRIST  THE MESSIAH?” by Richard Daughtridge

The Gospel writers ,the prophets of old, and Christians for over 2000 years  convinced us that Christ was the promised Messiah. As we lead up to Resurrection Sunday we will examine the evidence and strengthen the foundation of why we believe that “He Lives”.  The evidence is quite overwhelming.

Mark 8:27   And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?

Luke 7:19-20   And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? [20] When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

• Born of a virgin                                 Isaiah 7:14                   Matthew 1:21-23
• A descendant of Abraham                 Genesis 12:1-3              Matthew 1:1
• Born in Bethlehem                            Micah 5:2                       Matthew 2:1
• Announced by John the Baptist       Isaiah 40:3-5    Malachi 3:1  Matthew 3:1-3
• Would perform miracles                  Isaiah 35:5-6               Matthew 9:35
• Would first present Himself as King 173,880 days from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem. Daniel 9:25                       Matthew 21:4-11
• Would enter Jerusalem on a donkey    Zechariah 9:9          Matthew 21:4-9

“On Christ The Solid Rock I’ll Stand All Other Ground Is Sinking Sand”

Next week we’ll continue to examine evidence related to. “Was Christ the Messiah?”

“The Gospel According to King David” Sermon Outline 03/21/10

“The Gospel According to King David” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

The Gospel writers, the patriarchs, the prophets, and Christians for over 6000 years have affirmed that Christ was the promised Messiah. As we lead up to Resurrection Sunday we will examine the facts that strengthen the foundation of why we believe that “He Lives”.  Yes, He was raised from the dead.  The evidence is quite overwhelming.

The passion played out on Calvary was the greatest act of love that man has ever known . We’ve seen the passion plays that brought us to tears. Today let’s look through the eyes of King David and see what he saw prophetically over 3000 years ago. His text was written over 1000 years prior to the event happening yet it parallels in every detail the crucifixion of Christ.  Let’s examine King David’s Gospel verse by verse and capture every detail of what he saw.

Psalm 22:1-31

To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? [2] O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent. [3] But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. [4] Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them. [5] They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded. [6] But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. [7] All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head saying, [8] He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. [9] But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother’s breasts. [10] I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother’s belly. [11] Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help. [12] Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. [13] They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion. [14] I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. [15] My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death. [16] For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. [17] I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. [18] They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. [19] But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me. [20] Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. [21] Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns. [22] I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. [23] Ye that fear the Lord, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. [24] For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard. [25] My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him. [26] The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your heart shall live for ever. [27] All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. [28] For the kingdom is the Lord’s: and he is the governor among the nations. [29] All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul. [30] A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation. [31] They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.

Is it any wonder that the very next words that David wrote in Psalms 23 were, “ The Lord is My Shepherd.”  Like the apostle Paul David  became enslaved by his new found love. He became known as  ”A man after God’s own heart”

Sermon: What will you wave? A Palm Leaf? or a Surrender Flag? by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Sermon: What will you wave? A Palm Leaf ? or a Surrender Flag? Don’t Give Up!

Let’s read in St.John Chapter 17 together. Verses 1-5

Jesus  gives  the state of his mission.

Four Petitions Jesus Made in his Prayer.

1. Hold them (Jesus replaces Selfishness with a Shepherd’s Heart)

John 10:28,29 “…and I will give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish; and no one shall snatch them out of My hand. My Father Who has given them to me is greater than all and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand.”

2. Protect them ( Jesus replaces Panic with Prayer)

John 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

John 17:14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

3. Change Them (Jesus replaces Lectures with Leadership)

John 17:17-19 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. [18] As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. [19] And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

4. Unite Them  ( Jesus replaces Loneliness with Love)

John 17:22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Matthew 21:8-10 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. [9] And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. [10] And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

Have you answered that question?

Now, What will you wave?  A Palm Leaf? or A Surrender Flag?

Outline 04/11/10 “Beyond the Cross and the the Resurrection – Christ’s Ongoing Ministry” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Beyond the Cross and the the Resurrection – Christ’s Ongoing Ministry”

The story continues even in year 2010.

Did you ever think what a day in the life of Christ looked like? Ever wonder how many crisis he involves  himself in, or how many prayers he prays for you? Ever wonder what your place in Heaven will look like and how the preparations are coming? Ever wonder the size of Heaven’s infrastructure to process the command of millions of angels working on our behalf? Ever wonder the effort that God goes through to protect our children as we pray and the patience he displays  drawing the lost to himself?

He must work 7/24 and all because he loves us so much.

Today we look beyond the work on Calvary, and the Resurrection of Christ. These were important ministries but it didn’t stop there.

Christ’s work did not end after the resurrection and neither did his hands-on intervention  in our lives cease.

I love the promises  that he gave to us concerning his daily involvement in our lives. Consider the angelic host of heaven at his command working on our behalf. Consider the  record keepers  in heaven logging in our request. Consider that he is the administrator of our covenant and adoption. He  still acts on our behalf constantly.

John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

The literal greek implies “ I am not making you an Orphan”.

Let’s read together. John 14: 1-21

1. Preparing a Place

John 14:1-21  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. [2] In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

2.  Coming Again

[3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. [4] And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. [5] Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? [6] Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. [7] If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

3. Who’s my Daddy

[8] Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. [9] Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? [10] Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. [11] Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. [12] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. [13] And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. [14] If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

4. Family Responsibility

[15] If ye love me, keep my commandments.

5. Jesus the Intercessor

[16] And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; [17] Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. [18] I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [19] Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

6. Complete adoption plan

[20] At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. [21] He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

Announcements:

Jacob’s Church Family Circle   April 20^th 12 oclock noon.   In Pavillion behind church. ( Beach Party Prizes for wackiest and loudest beach attire and beach hats).

Sermon “Up Up and Away” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 04/18/10

“Up Up and Away” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Have you ever wondered if Christ will come back today?

The signs are everywhere.  For Christians this should not be a fearful thought but a glorious thought. Will today be the day? Let’s look into God’s Word.

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:28  (What things?)

“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man” Lk. 21:36 (What things?)

So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Luke 21:31 (What things?)

The Scoffer’s Choir is already singing

2 Peter 3:4     And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

Is the handwriting on the wall? Are we so blind that we cannot see?

1 Thes. 2:19   For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

Our exit is already planned.

1 Thes. 4:13-18  But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. [14] For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. [15] For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. [16] For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: [17] Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. [18] Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

James 5:7-8  Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. [8] Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

Where are we going?

Rev. 19:5-9  And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. [6] And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. [7] Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. [8] And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. [9] And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

Rev. 7:9  After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Rev. 19:6  And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

Let’s make it personal. Will you be there?

1 John 2:28  And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

“You Are Not Alone” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon Notes 04/25/10

“You Are Not Alone” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Loneliness, Worry, Fear and Uncertainty are a part of our everyday human life.

Last week we looked at the Second coming of Christ, the signs of his coming in these perilous times and our future destination for all saints, a place called Heaven.

Today we want to examine the help we have for today. We need help not to just hope for tomorrow but to get through today.  We are blessed to have God’s word, one another and God’s presence in our lives. What a wonderful hope to know we are not alone in these end times.

Isaiah 43:1–3

Don’t be afraid, because I have saved you. I have called you by name, and you are mine.  When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flames hurt you. This is because I, the Lord, am your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

Isaiah 41:10, 13

Don’t worry, because I am with you.  Don’t be afraid, because I am your God.  I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you.… I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, and I tell you, “Don’t be afraid. I will help you.”

2 Corinthians 4:8–9, 16–18

We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated.  We do not know what to do, but we do not give up the hope of living. We are persecuted, but God does not leave us.  We are hurt sometimes, but we are not destroyed.… So we do not give up. Our physical body is becoming older and weaker, but our spirit inside us is made new every day. We have small troubles for a while now, but they are helping us gain an eternal glory that is much greater than the troubles. We set our eyes not on what we see but on what we cannot see.…

1 Cor. 2:9

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Summary “You are not alone.”

“Appointment in Heaven” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 05/02/10

“Appointment in Heaven” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Recently I had a dear brother share the following concern that he had.

“Richard,  I ‘m worried that I’m not going to make it to heaven. I hope I am ready.  I mean I believe in God but I feel sometimes I’m not good enough. What if I’m missing something?”

I wondered how many Christians that we know and fellowship with every week are confused about their readiness to meet God. Have we the church made salvation so complicated that it takes a theological degree to have assurance of salvation?

God on the other hand made it so simple that even a child could understand.  Today let’s study some basic fundamentals of Christianity that give us assurance for the day of appointment in Heaven.

1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Psalm 107:2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;

Three things will happen when you accept Christ’s gift of eternal life.

1. You are declared righteous. (In right standing with God)
2. Your name is written in the lambs book of life. ( Adoption is complete.)
3. You are reborn spiritually. (Holy Spirit comes in to live.)

Man Condemned with Adam

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Appointment

Romans 14:11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

First Resurrection

Rev. 20: 5-6 NLT Then I saw thrones, and the people sitting on them had been given the authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus and for proclaiming the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his statue, nor accepted his mark on their forehead or their hands. They all came to life again, and they reigned with Christ for a thousand years. ⁵ This is the first resurrection. (The rest of the dead did not come back to life until the thousand years had ended.) ⁶ Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. For them the second death holds no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him a thousand years.

Notice this resurrection is for all redeemed, even those out of the Tribulation Period(7 years). Those martyred through this period. Notice the second death for them has no power. (Verses 6-7)

Second Resurrection

Rev. 20:12-15 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. [13] And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. [14] And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. [15] And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

The sins of Redeemed Christians were judged at Calvary and we need not fear this resurrection. Your works are already judged and your righteousness (right standing with God)  is that of  Christ. Rev.20:6

God’s Rescue Plan

Romans 3:21-26 NLT But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses^[i] and the prophets long ago. ²² We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.

²³ For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. ²⁴ Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. ²⁵ For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past, ²⁶ for he was looking ahead and including them in what he would do in this present time. God did this to demonstrate his righteousness, for he himself is fair and just, and he declares sinners to be right in his sight when they believe in Jesus.

1 John 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

Summary

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10] For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

Have you accepted Christ’s gift of eternal life and asked him to be the Lord of your life?

If you have, you may now answer with confidence. I am ready for Heaven’s appointment.

“Wind Beneath My Wings” Sermon to Honor Mothers 05/09/10 by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Betty Daughtridge 1996

“Wind Beneath My Wings”   Sermon to Honor Mothers  05/09/10   by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

God’s agape love has always fascinated me. It is an unconditional and nurturing gift that God instills in parents to help us through the primary years of development. The attachment however last a life time. Such is a mother’s love.

I have fond memories of mom through the difficult moments of childhood. One was when dad was layed off from work and mom was determined to feed six children. We didn’t have a car and mom would ride her bike. She would ride along the roadside and pick up Coke and Pepsi Bottles. She would return them to the store where they would trade them for food, a slab of fatback (fatty unsliced bacon with no lean), and some flour to make bread (biscuits). She would cook the meat to crisp, make gravy and use the left over grease in the pan to prepare the doe for the biscuits. It was a feast to us.

This a medley I put together in honor of her along with all the mothers here today.

Song: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle/ You’re my Hero / Wind Beneath My Wings

Mom was probably one of the most loving, caring, and compassionate people that I ever met. She said lots of prayers over her children and I was blessed to call her mom. The greatest thing said about her at her funeral was that she was everyone’s mom.   People called her mom that I didn’t know.

I married Robin which I thank God has become that same type role model for our children. A mother’s love and strength to me seem supernatural. Well maybe it is.

We have some great moms in this church and today we honor you.

Deut. 6:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Deut. 11:19 And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

What is our commitment as parents?

Deuteronomy six gives us some thoughts on the subject. Here are 10 points.

1. To love God wholeheartedly (Deut. 6:5)

2. To have God’s words in our heart (Deut. 6:6)

3. To teach God’s Word diligently to our children (Deut. 6:7,20-25)

4.To talk of God and to God at home.  (Deut. 6:7)

5.To memorize and post God’s word at home. (Deut. 6:9)

6. To remember God and serve God in prosperity and success (Deut. 6:10-12)

7. To honor the Lord, serve Him. (Deut. 6:13)

8. To detest idols (Deut. 6:14-15)

9. To diligently keep the commandments, testimonies, and statutes (Deut. 6:17)

10. To do that which is right and good in the sight of God and man (Deut. 6:18)

The results of such a to do list is found in Proverbs.

Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Mother’s we are blessed to honor you.

Sermon Notes May 16, 2010 “A Letter from God” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“A Letter from God” sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Have you ever gotten excited because you got a letter from a famous person?

I have, only a few times in my life. Once was an invitation from the White House. Robin and I were invited to the inauguration of President George Busch Sr.  Our invitation came personally from Vice President Dan Quayle.

A day we’ll never forget yet in a million ways will never compare to the letter sent to us by God.

Today we can only examine just one very small portion of his letter to us. This is just 10 verses of  31,173 verses that God wrote to us.  This is just 232 words of the 774,746 words that God wrote to us. If such a small part  of this letter can mean so much then the complete book must contain immeasurable promises, truth and blessing .

The letter said:

1. The Heading

Jer.29: 1 NIV This is the text of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets and all the other people Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon.

2. Return Address

Jer. 29:4 NIV This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon:

3. Content

Jer. 29:11-14 NIV For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ¹³ You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.  I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back from captivity.

1. Plan     Hope and Future
2. Prosperity    Blessing not Curses
3. Prayer   Communication
4. Priority      Whole Heartedness
5. Persistence     Focus

4. Completion of  terms of letter.

Psalm 126:1-6  KJV When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. [2] Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. [3] The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. [4] Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south. [5] They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [6] He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Sermon Notes May 23, 2010 “I Pledge Allegiance” by Richard Daughtridge

I Pledge Allegiance” by Richard Daughtridge

As we look ahead to Memorial Day we are humbled by the memories of many that gave the ultimate sacrifice to change our world. Such sacrifice should never be forgotten. I still get goose bumps from the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. For the next two weeks we want to examine our allegiance. What makes it so sacred?

Is American patriotism  another man made promotion or is it a set of values, dreams, and yes even morals, under God,  that make it’s foundation sacred?

Hebrews 12:1-3 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,  ³ For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

Change is Inevitable

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

“Mediocrity is a cancer that can destroy our great nation and our church.We do not have to accept the defeatism norm. We can make a difference.” ”

“If surely goodness and mercy is going to follow us all the days of our life then I think it’s time we let it catch up to us.

Story by Warren Buffet (Stock Broker that went Heaven)

Do you see yourself, your church, or your nation as having enjoyed it’s greatest days or is the best yet to come? How we answer this question will be a self fulfilled prophecy that will come true.

“Our past will become the master of our future unless our dreams rewrite our tomorrow.”

Neh. 9:38 And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Courage is Contagious

I Sam. 17-32 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?  And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner and the people answered him again after the former manner. And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.  And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine

Faith Motivates

Hebrews 10:34-39 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. [35] Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. [36] For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. [37] For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. [38] Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. [39] But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

Hebrews 12: 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Sunday May 30, 2010 “We are the People” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“We are the People” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

It’s hard to believe that God entrusted to humanity the power to implement change in our world. We stand on memorial day remembering those that have fallen to preserve freedom.  We are challenged to make a difference for our children.  The challen ge for tomorrow is in our hands. “We are the people.”

In 1985 Michael Jackson led an international fundraiser event to save thousands even millions in Africa from starvation. I remember getting goose bumps watching the stars across the stage singing, “We Are the World”. It was a beautiful moment in time. The world was glued to the TV rocking back and forth singing, “We are the World.”  That moment has passed and today offers us even  greater challenges. Today we are the people. We are the world.  How will we respond?

2 Chron. 7:14   If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Seven things I’d like to point out in this promise from God.

1. Name
2. Humility
3. Seek Relationship
4. Turn From wicked way
5. Hear From heaven
6. Forgiveness
7. Healing

Our nation is a nation built on the back of prayer.  Here is a lecture by Ben Frankin at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. It says it well.

“In the beginning of the contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayer in this room for the Divine protection. Our prayers, sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered. All of us who were engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of a superintending Providence in our favor… And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend? Or do we imagine we no longer need His assistance? I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth-that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? We have been assured, sir, in the Sacred Writings, that “except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it.” I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without His concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel:… I therefore beg leave to move-that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessings on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed to business.”

Psalm 106:23 Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.

Three Points of Verse 33

1. Therefore he (God) said: (They Knew who God was.)
2. would destroy them (They knew the consequences of disobedience.)
3. Had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach.(Recognized the opportunity for change.)

Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

The fight for freedom hasn’t ended and  today we are the people.

God’s Part – My Part by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon 06/06/10

God’s Part – My Part by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

One of the greatest challenges of my Christian experience has to understand the sovereignty of God. Understanding the fine line between God’s part and my part is imperative. Let’s look today at two basic foundational parts of this relationship. God’s part and My part. We both bring gifts to the wedding for each other.

I know what you are thinking, “What could I possibly give to God?”

Christ’s Gift to You (A New Beginning)

Ephesians 2:1-8 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature  and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

1. Forgiveness
2. Love
3. Potential
4. Patience
5. Plurality
6. 1. Your Gift to Christ (A New Beginning)

Romans 12:1-5 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

[3] For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. [4] For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: [5] So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

a. Body  b. Soul  c. Spirit

a. Good?  b. Acceptable?  c. Perfect?

Offerings and Gifts

Our challenge today is to give God our best. We know he gave to us the greatest gift.

Sermon Notes 06/13/10 Who is my family? “You may be a redneck if ? “ by Pastor Richard Daughtridge ——————-(Large community wide service at Ft. Richie – See announcement at end of sermon notes.)

Who is my family? “You may be a redneck if _____________________? “ by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Ever hear the statement, “You can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family”?

Any family members come to mind that you wouldn’t choose? Don’t say their name. I think everybody in this church is related.

Where I came from, if you wanted to insult someone just say something bad about their mama. These were fighting words. We called this family ties.

I got an email from my brother Dan entitled, “These are our relatives.” It was a picture of a dining room table turned upside down with a boat motor attached. It had two chairs nailed to the bottom of the table and two fishermen with hat and tackle. Painted on the side of table were the words bass boat.

Father’s day is next week. This bass boat story is a reminder to my family. We may be without a table this Thanksgiving.

So what is a family?

The North Carolina definition is Kin Folks. The l in folks is silent. foks

The Greek word in the Bible however is patria. It means: lineage

Jesus talked a lot about family. There were Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Then there was us. We were adopted but with all the family benefits. We are part of a great family, not only here at Jacob’s Church but in the family of Christ around the world.

Matthew 12:48-50 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? [49] And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! [50] For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, ¹⁵from whom his whole family^[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. ¹⁶I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, ¹⁷so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, ¹⁸may have power, together with all  the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, ¹⁹and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

²⁰Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, ²¹to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Now let’s answer the question. Who is our family?

Announcement Heritage Days Worship Service.

Don’t forget our community worship service June 27 @10:00 in the tent on the Ft. Richie Parade Ground, beside the Community Center. A number of churches are participating. Pastor Daughtridge will be bringing the message, “How Great Thou Art”, and Jacob’s Church children’s program, under the direction of Keith and Sheri Walters, will be conduction a program for kid’s with the big parachute. We’ll all meet under the tent. The children will be dismissed to thier program after the song service.

“A Trophy, A Bible, and a Pacifier” Father’s Day Sermon Notes 06/20/2010 (Community wide service at Ft. Richie Next Week – See announcement at end of sermon notes.)

“A Trophy, A Bible and A Pacifier” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge, Father’s Day Sermon / June 20, 2010

Today I have , from the Lost and Found , a Trophy, a Bible, and a Pacifier. The rightful owners and users of these revealing finds may be some of the men in our service today. Now ladies don’t think you are exempt we have pink pacifier, a Woman of the Year Award, and Women of Faith study Bible that could belong to some of you.

1. A Man’s  Man

Who would you call a Man’s Man and why?

Is there a trophy for such a thing?

You don’t usually associate Job with success or being anyone’s hero. He was a man however that could give us a lesson on being a good father, friend, male role model and even a success among his community.

JOB 1:4 His sons used to take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. [5] When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would send and have them purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular custom.

2. God’s Man

Who would you call a “Man of God” and why?

I’ve always believed that the stature of a man was more reflected in his private life than his public life. Jesus had a lot to say about this. The most impressive religious men of that day were the Scribes and Pharisees, or were they?   Let’s listen to what Christ said.

MT 6:5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. [6] But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. [7] And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. [8] Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

3. A Wimp

We normally do not view the Apostle Paul as a wimp. He by his own confession expressed his double mindedness, weaknesses  and daily failures. In one place he declared himself to be the least among the apostles.

Romans 7:14 – 25  We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. ¹⁵I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. ¹⁶And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. ¹⁷As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. ¹⁸I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.^[c] For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. ¹⁹For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. ²⁰Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.

²¹So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. ²²For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; ²³but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members. ²⁴What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? ²⁵Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!
So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in the sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.

Rev. 1:6  And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Announcement:   Heritage Days Worship Service.

Don’t forget our community worship service June 27 @10:00 in the tent on the Ft. Richie Parade Ground, beside the Community Center. A number of churches are participating. Pastor Daughtridge will be bringing the message, “How Great Thou Art”, and Jacob’s Church children’s program, under the direction of Keith and Sheri Walters, will be conduction a program for kid’s with the big parachute. We’ll all meet under the tent. The children will be dismissed to thier program after the song service.

“The Bells of Freedom Report Card” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Sermon July 4^th 2010

“Bells of Liberty Report Card” July 4th 2010 by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

What if we as nations got a report card from God as a reminder of the responsibilities handed down from our forefathers and our faith?

What would be the lessons we’ve learned and how do they affect the dreams we have for our  tomorrow?

In today’s sermon,entitled the “Bells of Liberty”, we want to examine the important bell ringers that are the values that made our nation great.

The acrostic you’ll notice spells foundation. All these lessons played a big role in making America great. Let’s grade liberty today and vow to never loose it’s bell ringers.

Grade us as a nation collectively and grade yourselves as individuals.

——————————Grade America           Grade Yourself

1. Faith ——————— A B C D E ————– A B C D E
2. Organization ———– A B C D E ————– A B C D E
3. Unity ——————– A B C D E ————– A B C D E
4. National Prayer——–A B C D E ————– A B C D E
5. Direction ————— A B C D E ————– A B C D E
6. Attitude—————-–A B C D E ————– A B C D E
7. Theology————-—-A B C D E ————– A B C D E
8. Inspiration———-—–A B C D E ————– A B C D E
9. Opportunity——-——A B C D E ————– A B C D E
10. Need——————-— A B C D E ————- A B C D E

Lamentations 4:17 As for us, our eyes as yet failed for our vain help: in our watching we have watched for a nation that could not save us.

Matthew 21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

Acts 10:35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

“Food for Thought?” Sermon Outline 07/11/10 by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Food for Thought?”  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

I love to eat. Our church has some of the greatest cooks in America. I’ve tasted the soups, pies, and salads that out of control could make a man literally as wide as he is tall.

I also love to think. I believe also that the right diet of proper thought life can make us bigger people as well.

I once heard there are three types of people.

1. Those who make it happen.
2. Those who watch it happen.
3. Those who have no idea what happened.

“Most great achievers are great thinkers.”

1. Thinking Great Thoughts.

Philip. 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Philip. 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: [6] Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: [7] But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

2 Tim. 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Hebrews 8:10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

2. Dreaming great Dreams.

Hebrews 11:1  Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

3. Overcoming Temptations Attacking our Minds

2 Cor. 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

• Lust
• Plots
• Relationships

Healthy thinking is a dicpline of life. (Learned)

4. Developing thoughts.

1. a. Write it down
2. b. Rehearse the positive.
3. c. Meditate on the promises.
4. d. Speak your dreams.
5. e. Develop a Plan and act on it.

Sermon Notes 07/18/10 “Learning to Forgive in the Shadow of the Cross” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Learning to Forgive in the Shadow of the Cross” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Today I’d like to answer three big questions.

1. Is it possible to live at peace with fellow man?
2. Will there always be striving among ourselves?
3. How can we forgive like Christ forgave?

Vertical Relationships and Horizontal Relationships ( Our Vertical is with God and our Horizontal is with humanity. Notice the two lines form a cross.) Biblical  instruction on relationships  could be categorized as either vertical or horizontal.

The cross teaches us to  love.

Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you

Hebrews 12:14 -15 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

Luke 17:3-6 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

Matthew 18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Luke 6:28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Ephesians 4:31-32, “Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Matthew 5:23-24 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Romans 12:15-16 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Luke 17:3-4 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

Matthew 18:22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

Announcements:

Mountain Music Worship  Services  @ Jacob’s Church

Two different,  guitar plukin, banjo picken, bass fiddle thumpin, choir singin and hand clappin, worship services are  planned at Jacob’s Church in the Harbaugh Valley. When sung from the heart music becomes an expression of our love to God which is true worship .  We’ve decided to have two services dedicated to the old gospel hymnal tradition, bluegrass style. The experience will take us back to the good old days. We hope you will join us.

July 25, 2010 Join us for Mountain Music Worship – Sermon by Pastor Daughtridge “Learning to Love”

August 29, 2010  Family And Friends Day – Mountain Music Worship – Sermon by Pastor Daughtridge  “Who is my Neighbor?”

One Mountain Multi- Church Picnic

There will be a picnic July 31^st at Ft Richie Community Center to reconize the churches and volunteers that served at the festival and community worship. Our church is participating and you are invited. Help us to get a count of those coming.

I’ll be participating in the One Mountain Festival Picnic. I’ll be bringing a dessert to share. There are ____ people in my family.    Name ___________________________________

“The Little Fat Angel Fallacy and True Love” By Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon Outline July 25, 2010 (Mountain Music Worship Today See Below Announcements)

The Little Fat Angel Fallacy, True Love” By Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon July 25, 2010

Write this down:  “True love is worth Discovering.”

Sorting through all the counterfeits, lets answer the question,”What is true love?”

1. Little Fat Cupid Angel Theory

2. Zapped Theory

3. Birds singing, Warm and Fuzzy

4. Soul Mate Theory

5. One with Nature theory.

6. What the Bible says about love.

God’s love is  Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical.

1 Thes. 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Three Greek Words  Agape’ Phillio and Eros-

Love is a part of our free will.

Three things that impact our will.

1. Faith in God

1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him; neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

1 John 4:7-11 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. [8] He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. [9] In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. [10] Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. [11] Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

2. Circumstances of Life

Romans 8:28-29 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. [29] For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

3.   Our relationships.         We tend to mimic how we have been loved or mistreated.)

Hebrews 6:12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

1 Peter 3:13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

1 Cor. 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

2 Thes. 3:9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

1. 4. The Word of God

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow (body), and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart

Finally:

1 John 4:16  And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

You may know Him today.  He has a love for you that will change you. Will you place your trust in him today?

Announcements:

Mountain Music Worship  Services  @ Jacob’s Church

Two different,  guitar plukin, banjo picken, bass fiddle thumpin, choir singin and hand clappin, worship services are  planned at Jacob’s Church in the Harbaugh Valley. Music becomes an expression of our love to God which is true worship .  We’ve decided to have two services dedicated to the old gospel hymnal tradition, bluegrass style. This expression will take us back to the good old days. We hope you will join us.

July 25, 2010 Join us for Mountain Music Worship – Sermon by Pastor Daughtridge “Learning to Love”

August 29, 2010  Family And Friends Day – Mountain Music Worship – Sermon by Pastor Daughtridge  “Who is my Neighbor?”

One Mountain Multi- Church Picnic

There will be a picnic July 31^st at Ft Richie Community Center to recognize the churches and volunteers that served at the festival and community worship. Our church is participating and you are invited. Help us to get a count of those coming.

“Road Signs along My Christian Journey” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon Notes Aug.1, 2010

Road Signs along My Christian Journey by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Study this picture and decide as a driver what you should do.

Can you remember your first driving test?

Our Christian life is a journey and it is very important that we understand  the signs as we navigate through life.  We only get one shot at this journey. It’s important to understand the signs.

If we had signs these words  would help chart our course.

Salvation , Baptism, Discipleship, Service, Death, Eternity

1. Salvation / Justification

To understand salvation you must understand justification.

Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Romans 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

a. Hear

Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

b. Believe

Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

c. Recieve

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

2. Baptism / Identification

Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

3.   Discipleship / Changing into the likeness of Christ (Process)

Matthew 28:18-20  And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. [19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] Teaching things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. them to observe all

4.   Service

2 Cor. 5:18-19  And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; [19] To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

2 Cor. 5:20  Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

5.  Death

Philip. 1:21-24 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. [23] For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: [24] Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

6.  Eternity

Rev. 22:12  And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

John 9:4  I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

Announcements

Another,  guitar plukin, banjo picken, bass fiddle thumpin, choir singin and hand clappin, worship service is  planned at Jacob’s Church August 29th in the morning worship service.  We’ve decided to have a second service dedicated to the old gospel hymnal tradition, bluegrass style. Welcome back to the good old days. We hope you will join us and invite someone.

One Mountain Community Multi- Church Picnic

There will be a picnic July 31^st at Ft Richie Community Center @ 12:30 PM to recognize the churches and volunteers that served at the festival and community worship. Our church is participating and you are invited. Help us to get a count of those coming.

Sermon Notes 08/15/10 “What will it be like when Christ Comes?” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“What will it be like when Christ Comes?” By Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Listen to these words  taken from the opening chapter of When Christ Comes by Max Lucaddo.

“You are in your car driving home. Thoughts wander to the game you want to see or meal you want to eat, when suddenly a sound unlike any you’ve ever heard fills the air. The sound is high above you. A trumpet? A choir? A choir of trumpets? You don’t know, but you want to know. So you pull over, get out of your car, and look up. As you do, you see you aren’t the only curious one. The roadside has become a parking lot. Car doors are open, and people are staring at the sky. Shoppers are racing out of the grocery store. The Little League baseball game across the street has come to a halt. Players and parents are searching the clouds.

And what they see, and what you see, has never before been seen.

As if the sky were a curtain, the drapes of the atmosphere part. A brilliant light spills onto the earth. There are no shadows. None. From whence came the light begins to tumble a river of color—spiking crystals of every hue ever seen and a million more never seen. Riding on the flow is an endless fleet of angels. They pass through the curtains one myriad at a time, until they occupy every square inch of the sky. North. South. East. West. Thousands of silvery wings rise and fall in unison, and over the sound of the trumpets, you can hear the cherubim and seraphim chanting, “Holy, holy, holy.”

Now that we heard a few thoughts from the creative writer and preacher Max Luccado let’s now examine God’s word and create our own image of this great event.

1. The Plan

Turn in your Bible to St.John 14 1-5

John 14:1-5 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. [2] In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. [3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. [4] And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. [5] Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

2. The Promise

Now turn in your Bible to Acts 1: 9-11

Acts 1:9-11 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. [10] And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; [11] Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

3. The Picture

Now turn in your Bible with me to I Thes. 4

1 Thes. 4:13-18 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. [14] For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. [15] For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. [16] For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: [17] Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. [18] Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

4. The Place

Now let’s go to the place Turn to Rev. 21

Rev. 21:2-4 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. [3] And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. [4] And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5. The Praise

Now let’s Listen In.  Turn in your Bible to Revelation Chapter 7 first, then  Chapter 5 .

Rev. 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Rev. 5:9-10And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; [10] And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Sermon Notes August 29th “Religion that Grows on Trees.” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge “Mountain Music II” Worship Service

“Religion that Grows on Trees.”  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

How would you describe a peach tree?

How would we know a real Christian?

1. “Their Goodness?”

2. “Their Dress?”

3. “Their Bumper Sticker?” 

4. “Their Giving?”

5. “Their Words?”

6. “Family Roots?”

He or she is not a Christian. Christians don’t:

Christians don’t dress like that. Christians don’t act like that. Christians don’t talk like that. Christians eat and drink like that. Christians aren’t supposed to do that. If that’s a Christian I don’t want to be one.”

Matthew 7:1-5 Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

Christian success is measured in fruit.

Matthew 7:17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

Fruit of righteousness.

Luke 6:44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.

Philip. 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

Romans 6:16-17 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?  But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.

Romans 6:21- 22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. [23] For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Tree of righteousness.

Let’s only judge ourselves.

Ever hear the old saying, “A nut doesn’t fall far from the tree. “

Here is the tree.

Galatians 3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

Here’s the defenition of Christian.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Now let’s sing page 327 The Old Rugged Cross

Sermon Notes 09/05/10 “Love Everybody? Three people I’m gonna need help with. ” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Sermon Series: Radical Expectations: God wants us to do what? Notes: “Love Everybody?-Three people I’m gonna need help with. ” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 09/05/2010

Is this even possible?  To love everybody. How?

One of the most radical teachings of Christ was to, “Love as I have loved.”

“He obviously doesn’t realize how obnoxious and hurting some people can be. This is going to take some help.” Thinking of some people?

Who would be your top three choices for the most difficult to love award? You fill in the blanks.

1.____________________

2.____________________

3.____________________

Romans 12:9-10 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. [10] Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Sound radical? It is. So how?

Lets examine three people we are instructd to love.

1. Enemies

Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

2. Each Other (Church)

John 15:17 These things I command you, that ye love one another.

John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

3.  Ourselves

1 John 4: 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. [11] Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

Three reasons we should love ourselves.

a. A Work in Progress   (Fine line between pride and confidence.)

Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Ephes. 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

b. We are Loved (Value of self esteem)

1 Cor. 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

1 Cor. 7:23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.

c. You are not the same person

2 Cor. 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Psalm 126:1-3 When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. [2] Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. [3] The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

Radical Teachings of Christ Series 09/12/10 Jesus rebuilds the temple. Religion is turned Inside-Out. by Richard Daughtridge

Radical Teachings of Christ

Jesus rebuilds the temple. Religion is turned Inside-Out. by Richard Daughtridge

God’s word teaches that God  always desired to live with man. We were created to be loved eternally.

I’ve often wondered how the high priest in the Old Testament felt as they entered into the Holy of Holies to make atonement for man’s sin.

What would it be like to stand in the presence of Holy God?

How would you react?

Well get ready for a radical thought. These temples were rebuilt.  Where? You’ve got to be kidding.

Jesus radically changed the whole concept of holy places in three days.

Mark 14:58 We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.

What would this new temple look like?

Turn to the person sitting beside you and say, “You’re looking at it.” No not the church building but you and the person beside you.

1 Cor. 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

1 Cor. 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

John 20:22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

Matthew 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

John 3:3-8 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Rev. 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

Rev. 22:1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

Two  things flowing  out of us:

1. Water

John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

John 7:37-39 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. [38] He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. [39] (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

2. Word

Ephes. 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

1 Thes. 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ

Sermon Notes 09/10/2010 “Go tell it on the Mountain.” By Richard Daughtridge

“Go tell it on the Mountain.” By Richard Daughtridge

Three of our most important missions in life may well be lost through Politics, Tolerance, Tradition, and Selfishness if we are not careful. Democracy is tricky. While allowing freedom of religion and respecting other religions we must never be silenced as to the message God has called us to deliver,the Gospel.

Ever hear, “Religion should be private”?

The Bible teaches quite the contrary. We are instructed  to tell the world. Democracy provides  for us to share our faith and share we must. Eternity weighs in the balance. Never buy the lie that we must be silent about our faith. It is great error to think  that respecting another religion requires  you to be silent in yours.

Three Essential Missions from the Bible

1. Evangelism

2. Make Disciples

3. Teach what Christ taught

How important are these to the people we are in contact with every day?

Listen to these words from the Bible: (notes in brackets added)

Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.  Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:  Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.  (Purpose and Promise)

2 Cor. 5:18-19 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;  To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.  (Salvation and Solicitation)

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Training  and Target)

Ephes. 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, (Testimony and Truth)

Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.   (Crisis and Commission)

Plan for Action. A B C

A.   Ask God for their salvation. (More important what you say to God about them than what you say to them about God)

B.   Build a bridge. Not a wall. Respect and love required.                                          C.   Communicate the Gospel

Sermon Notes: 09/26/10 “Adversity? What’s in Your Wallet?” by Pastor Richard Daughtridgeo

Sermon Notes: 09/26/10 ” Adversity? What’s in Your Wallet? ” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Adversity is a key that unlocks the door to faith, change, character, success and self esteem.

The greatest achievers and most successful people usually have suffered adversity in their journey. How is it that the hardships gave them fortitude, stamina, and faith to go on?

Ever ponder  how Joseph, Son of the Year Award, High School Most likely to Succeed, and Perfect Sunday Attendance recipient, became an abused slave, lived a large portion of that slave life in jail found guilty of sex crimes(though innocent), later ended up becoming one of the most respected and powerful men in the world?  What was God thinking?

Ever ponder how Moses went from an adopted son of a King, to a runaway slave guilty of murder, arguing with God and man, had a temper so bad he beat up on rocks,  then later became a national leader leading over 600,000 slave families across a desert?  What was God thinking?

Ever think how David went from a childhood giant slayer hero, All American Giant Slayer Hall of Fame,  to become a fugitive running from a king that was his father-in-law who wanted to kill him, then David himself became one of the most powerful kings that ever lived, affecting generations til even now? What was God thinking?

Ever ponder how Job was one of the richest and godly of men lost everything, then had to listen to the false  accusations of his friends calling him a sinner and liar, then was diagnosed with a terminal disease, thought he would die, and then rose again to fame, healthy again, with a net worth of twice what he had when he lost everything?      What was God thinking?

They all had two things in common. Adversity and Faith

Adversity is not a journey that we stand in line to sign up for, but it is one of the tools that God uses to refine us, strengthen and change us.

Faith is both a substance and a journey.

Adversity may be one of our  greatest treasures.

Not to sound like a Capitol One commercial but, “What’s in your wallet?” A  broken heart, Financial trouble, A job loss, Discouragement, Sickness, Tragedy, Grief, Persecution and on goes the list.

Can God really turn all this pain into good?

Three channels of adversity.

1. Circumstances (Things happen.)

Proverbs 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

2.  People (People can be cruel)

Psalm 31:13 Message Bible : “I hate all this silly religion,  but you, God, I trust. My troubles have worn me out, turned my bones to powder.   To my enemies I’m a monster; I’m ridiculed by the neighbors.
My friends are horrified; they cross the street to avoid me.  They want to blot me from memory, forget me like a corpse in a grave,  discard me like a broken dish in the trash. The street-talk gossip has me  “criminally insane”!

Proverbs 18:17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

Proverbs 29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

3. God (Grace and discipline.)

“One of the most hurting of all types of adversity is the absence of God in our life.”

1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

Hebrews 12:6-7 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. [7] If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?

In Romans Eight, the Apostle Paul instructed the church about life. I hope today we can see the evidence of the daily resurrection being offered to us through brokenness..

A. Choose Life

Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

B. Adoption

Romans 8:15-17 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. [16] The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: [17] And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

C. After you’ve done the right thing expect .

Romans 8:19-21 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. [20] For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, [21] Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

D. Help

Romans 8:27-28 [27] And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. [28] And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:29-30 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

We’ve all heard the saying, “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings.” Well this opera is far from over.  What’s in your Wallet?  Hold on watch as God turns it all into glory.

Let’s sing I Surrender All Page 596. then we’ll have our pastoral prayer.

Sermon Notes: Oct.3, 2010 “DNA of Father” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“DNA of Father” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

I was so fascinated to learn the blueprint God used to create man was beyond anything I had ever imagined. I hope this entrusted design will never be taken for granted. The honor,  the glory, the power and the purpose must be taken seriously. The image of our father is more than an act. It is in fact a destiny that we were created to fulfill.

Genesis 1:27-28 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. [28] And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

It wows me to think our beginning came from God. The word father literally means beginning. He by choice made us in his own likeness.

John 20:22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

A. Christ Looked like the Father

John 14:9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

B. We were recreated in God’s image.

1 Cor. 15:49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

C. Our Mirror is the Word and The Holy Spirit

James 1:23-25 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: [24] For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. [25] But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

2 Cor. 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

1. The Bible shows us a reflection of ourselves.
2. The Holy Spirit also through the still small, respectful voice of conscience allows us a glimpse of good and bad.

Christ

Col. 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

Church

Col. 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

Blue Grass Worship This Sunday

Blue Grass Sunday This Sunday Oct. 3rd at 9:30 AM

Sermon October 10th 2010 “My Grace is Sufficient. PS: I Love You.“ by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sunday Morning 9:30 AM

“My Grace is Sufficient. PS: I Love You.” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“A strong foundation is built before the pressure (weight) that it needs to sustain.”

“ A war cannot be won planning strategy during the battle.”

Ever felt like things just couldn’t get better?                                                                                               Then someone or something caused your little utopia to spiral seemingly out of control. Doesn’t matter whether a person, a circumstance, a wrong decision or tragedy we will need faith and relationship with God to recover. God seems so far  away yet he is as close as ever.

Today we build a foundation to prepare for such moments and learn from the Apostle Paul’s roller coaster experiences.

The Apostle Paul  faced some seemingly insurmountable trials. His song must have changed from “Oh Happy Day”  to “Why me Lord?”.

The  bumper sticker on Paul’s  chariot read “_______ Happen’s “. Yes you got it right, “Grace Happens”.

One of the heaviest words on the Bible is forebear. It’s easier to say than do.

2 Cor. 12:6-20 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. [7] And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

[8] For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. [9] And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

[10] Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

[15] And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

[20] For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:

These things Paul feared for the Christians , not for the unbelievers.

Our caution signs should read:

• Debates Speak the truth then let alone. A debate that can’t be won is worthless.
• Envyings Happiness is being happy for another.
• Wraths Getting even really is not even. It doubles the trouble.
• Strifes Anger must be controlled in the prayer closet.
• Backbitings Every one has an opinion and you can always find a sympathetic ear.
• Wisperings Never say anything out of one’s presence but give them audience.

OK,  God’s Grace is sufficient . What does that grace include:

1. His Presense

Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

2. His Power

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

3. His Prayer

James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

4. His Perfection

Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

5. His Peace

Philip. 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

6. His Protection

Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

The Effectual Prayer (Prayer that gets Results) by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

The Effectual Prayer (Prayer that gets Results) by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Ever wonder as you prayed if God was listening? How can I get His attention? What are the things that connect us to God when we pray? Obviously God hasn’t changed. Have our communications with God changed?  So many questions.

For the next few weeks we will talk about prayer. We will study a higher level of effective prayer and re-identify with the never changing, prayer answering God of the Bible that is expecting our call.

Our desire is to fulfill James 5:16, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

How can we formulate an effectual prayer?  (Webster: Effectual= One that gets results)

Let’s begin with examining our prayer partner and primary teacher of prayer, Jesus the Son.

A. Involvement that Christ has in our daily lives.

Romans 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

If such involvement takes place on our behalf after we are adopted into Christ without our asking, then how much more can our expectations be when we ask?

Hebrews 4:14-16 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. [15] For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. [16] Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

B. The door is open to come boldly to find Mercy, Grace, Help

1.         Mercy ( Covers our Imperfection and wrong choices as we mature in Christ)

2.         Grace (Product of a divine unconditional love that bonds God to us immeasurably.)

3.         Help ( An answer to the need list of our prayer)

Luke 11:9-13 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. [10] For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. [11] If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? [12] Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? [13] If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

1. Benefits of asking largely.

1.Opportunities (Opening of Doors)

2.Provisions ( Daily Bread)

3.Gifts (Recipients of the Holy Spirit working on our behalf.)

D. Focus of our Prayer (“Take Aim. Hold the gun steady. Fire.”)

Luke 18:7-8 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? [8] I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

Luke 18:10-14 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. [11] The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. [12] I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. [13] And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. [14] I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

1. The first man as he prayed looked at himself and compared himself to others.
2. The second looked at God and humbled himself. (No such thing as an arrogant effectual prayer.)

2 Chron. 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

E. Growing in our Faith (No such thing as a faithless effectual prayer.)

Hebrews 10:19-23 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, [20] By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; [21] And having an high priest over the house of God; [22] Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. [23] Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Mark 6:6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

Mark 9:23-24 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. [24] And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

Mark 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

Romans 3:3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?

To be continued Next Week.

Sharpen your aim and your prayer skills using the following prayer. Fill the blanks as best you can. Adapt this prayer to your needs as format . We’ll discuss in  next week’s sermon  why I chose this model and we will fill in the blanks.

Dear Heavenly__________________. Today I come to you in the name of your son__________ ____________. I _______________ you and give you _____________ for the many blessings that have been given to me and my family.  You are ______________ of my worship.  For you are God _____________  yet you loved me and made a way for me to be your _______________.  Thank you for _____________me, and for meeting with me today. I am your child.  I need your help as I am weak in areas of my life. The temptations I’m going through are: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I pray for  ____________ and the faith to overcome.

__________________ me in these areas where I have failed.  They are: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your ____________________ which your word promises if I ask.

Father I pray for the following people that need your help .

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Father I pray for the following according to your will and gracious provision.

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Father I pray all these things in the name of __________ _____________ and thank you for allowing me to bring them to you in faith.  _______________..

“More Than Just A Name On A Wall” Veteran’s Day Weekend Sermon Outline Nov. 14,2010 @9:30 AM

There is usually a story behind every story. America has an incredible story that is individual to each of us. What’s behind that name on the wall of a hero? We have a great heritage.

Hebrews 12:1

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

We will begin with a bluegrass medley dedicated to our veterans and their families. “More Than Just a Name on the Wall” by the Statler Brothers, “The Ballad of the Green Beret” by Sergeant Barry Sadler and both songs begin and end in “God Bless America.”

Honor

Psalm 135:13 Thy name, O Lord, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations.

Ethics

Deut. 6:18 And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the Lord: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers,

Religion

Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Integrity

Proverbs 21:3  To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Team

John 17:22-23  And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: [23] I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.

Anticipation

Hebrews 11:6   But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

God

John 4:25-26 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. [26] Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

Jeremiah 29:11-12  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [12] Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

Rev. 21:3-5  And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. [4] And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. [5] And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Excellence

Ephes. 3:20  Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Jude 1:24  Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

Onward Christian Soldiers

The Mess, Message, and Messiah of Christmas by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon Outline Sunday 12/05/10

The Mess, Message, and Messiah of Christmas by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Christmas is more than parties, eating and shopping. Christmas is a good news story. The headline could have read like this: Man was in a Mess. Scriptures delivered a Message. God sent the Messiah.

What does it all mean?  Let’s break it down and experience what makes Christmas a very magical and special time of the year.

Christmas is about a Mess

Genesis 2:7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

Genesis 6:3 And the Lord said, My spirit (ruwach)shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.

Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Galatians 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

Isaiah 60:1-2 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

John 1:4-5 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.  And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

Christmas is about a Message

Isaiah 11:1-2 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: [2] And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;

1.     Birth

2.     Baby

3.     Mission

4.     Angels

5.     Power

6.     Worship

7.     Gifts

8.     Social Acceptance

9.     Light

10. Faithfulness

Christmas is about a Messiah

(Heb. mashiyach), rendered 39 times  in the Old Testament It means anointed.

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Daniel 9:25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Matthew 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Christ is born.

Herbert E. Campbell October 11, 1947-November 22, 2010 Click on memorial page at right.

Herb Campbell served our church and community for years. Our love and prayers go out to Pam and the boys.  Click on Memorial Page On the right side of the page.

“Wisdom searches for truth and questions demand answers.” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon Notes 12/12/10

“Wisdom searches for truth and questions demand answers.” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

The characters of the Christmas story, the wise men always intrigued me.

Ever wonder why they were called wise men? What made them so wise? Did they carry diplomas or have titles? We don’t know. We do know they studied the stars and the scriptures and we know the area that  they came from but there is very little else to go on. It was obvious however who and what they were searching for.  We all search for truth about God. We are all faced with many questions that demand answers. The wise men found both truth and answers in their two year journey.

Today let’s journey with them with a mindset that we to will encounter the Christ child on our journey. Let’s follow the Bethlehem Star.

Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Matthew 2:1-11 ESV Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:

“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler  who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Wisdom searches for truth and questions demand answers.

1.   The astronomy question. Science

2.    The theology question. God

3.  The power question. Politics

4.    The scripture question. Bible

5.    The faith question. Believe

6.     The obedience question. Worship

“Truth unheeded is like air unbreathed and questions unanswered are like an adversary ready to conquer us.”

May we like those wise men find the truth and worship?

The messiah has come to us.

“Great Expectations 2011″ by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Jan. 2, 2011

“Great Expectations 2011 “

There are four areas in which I desire God’s help this year. I know many of you can relate such desires. I want to share these areas with you in a collective challenge to our church and community.

1. In 2011 God help me to: Follow the way of love.

1 Corinthians 13:1-10 The Message Bible ¹ If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. ²If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing. ^3-7If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.
Love doesn’t strut,
Doesn’t have a swelled head,
Doesn’t force itself on others,
Isn’t always “me first,”
Doesn’t fly off the handle,
Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn’t revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.

^8-10Love never dies. Inspired speech will be over some day; praying in tongues will end; understanding will reach its limit. We know only a portion of the truth, and what we say about God is always incomplete. But when the Complete arrives, our incompletes will be canceled.

2. In 2011 God help me to: Expect and hope in God’s Word.

Psalm 119:9

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Psalm 119:11

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Psalm 119:16

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

3. In 2011 God help me to: Expect and hope in fellow church members.

Exodus 18:18 Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.

1 Cor. 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

4. In 2011 God help me to: Expect and hope in God the Father.

Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Matthew 7:11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

2 Cor. 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

My prayer for you is that you accomplish God’s will and that your dreams and prayers are granted in year 2011.  Pastor Daughtridge

“From Simon says to Peter the Rock” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 01/09/11

“From Simon says to Peter the Rock” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

This Wednesday night Jan. 12^th we will begin our Wednesday Night Bible study for the winter quarter. We will be looking at Peter’s first sermon in our study of Acts.

I’ve chosen the sermon this morning as a prelude to that lesson. God used a mouthy common fisherman’s failures and life lessons and turn him into one of the greatest preachers that ever lived. We will examine a sermon by Peter that impacted even our faith today.

Today let’s look at some of the things that contributed to  Peter’s greatness.

1. Simon meets Jesus

Matthew 4:18   And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

2. Simon’s mother-in -law  healed.

Mark 1:29-30   And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. [30] But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.

3. Simon Follows Christ

Mark 1:18  And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.

4. Peter’s gets a degree in theology and kneeology(prayer)

Matthew 5:1-2   And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: [2] And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

(The next three chapter that could outline a curriculim for a a seminary)

5. Peter wants to build buildings.

Mark 9:5 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

6. Simon and the disciples rescued. Simon walks on water.

Matthew 14:27    But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. [28] And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. [29] And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. [30] But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. [31] And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

7. Seminary  pre-exam Pop Quiz

Matthew 16:13-16  When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? [14] And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. [15] He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? [16] And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

(Peter answered correctly.)

8. Teacher prepares his students for graduation.

Matthew 16:21-23  From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. [22] Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. [23] But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

9. Peter  loses his homework.

John 18:10-11 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. [11] Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

10. The teacher was right.

Mark 14:54  And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

11. Finals

Matthew 26:75  And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

12. Graduation

Matthew 16:18  And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

“Ingredients of Church Unity, Peter’s Sermon” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 01/16/11

“Ingredients of Church Unity, Peter’s Sermon” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Last week we looked at Peter’s first sermon. It was evangelistic and over 3000 people were added to the church.  In our sermon today Peter takes off the hat of Evangelism and puts on the hat of a Pastor to shepherd the flock.

We can usually come together as we humbly submit to the Holy Spirit and each other.  Peter’s message seems to shine a light on the ingredients of such unity.

I Peter 3:8-12 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. ⁹ Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. ¹⁰ For,“Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. ¹¹ He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. ¹² For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

Twelve Ingredients of Unity by Apostle Peter

1 . Be one of mind I Peter 3:8

Ephes. 4:1-3 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, [2] With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; [3] Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Ephes. 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

2. Have compassion on one another I Peter 3:8

II Tim. 1:4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

3. Love as brethren I Peter 3:8

I Cor. 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

4. Be pitiful (tenderhearted)  I Peter 3:8

5. Be courteous (friendly)   I Peter 3:8

6.  Not rendering evil for evil I Peter 3:9

7. Not railing for railing I Peter 3:9

8. Be a blessing to others I Peter 3:9

9. Control the tongue I Peter 3:10;

James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

10. Do not be deceptive I Peter 3:10

11. Shun evil and do good I Peter 3:11

12. Seek peace and pursue it I Peter 3:11

“In Search of Eternal Life” Sermon Notes 02/06/11 by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“In Search of Eternal Life” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

We are promised __?__amount of time in life.

We as humans cannot fill in the blank. We wish and pray for long life.

We through breakthrough in medicine and healthy living can extend life but the reality is we do not know.

As a pastor being exposed to crisis and tragedy in people’s lives I understand how fragile life is.

We know that fragile life is followed by eternity which includes eternal life for those who accept God’s gift of eternal life. The Scriptures are full of such promises.

It’s always a joy to examine these promises from Eternal God.  Today we examine eternal life. Eternal life is found in:

1.  A Promise

Titus 1:2    In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

2. A Rich man’s dream

Matthew 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

3. Man’s Justification

Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

4.  Our Faith

John 3:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

5  Symbols and Metaphors

John 6:54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

6.  Word

John 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

7. A Gift

John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

John 17:2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

8.  Beyond Tradition

Acts 13:48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

Romans 2:7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

9.  Right Standing with God

Romans 5:21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

10.  Confession a fruit of receiving.

1 Tim. 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

11.  Foundations

1 Tim. 6:19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

12  Bargaining with God

Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

13.  Belief System

John 3:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

Titus 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

14. Don’t get Caught In the Comparison Game

Luke 18:10-14 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. [11] The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. [12] I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. [13] And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. [14] I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

15.   Belief is the venue of Eternal Life

1 Tim. 1:16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Eternal life is not available to man without a decision. God has completed salvation’s plan when Jesus was on the cross.   His final words on that cross were, “It is finished.”, now the decision rest with you. Will you receive by faith the gift of eternal life?

Believe in Christ and accept the gift of eternal life.  It is your choice.

You may say this prayer or formulate your own.

Dear Heavenly Father, I believe and accept your gift of eternal life. I believe that Jesus died taking the penalty of my sin upon himself and that God the Father raised him from the dead. I now accept his invitation to live with him today and for eternity.

In Christ name I pray.    Amen

“The Real Life Passion Play (Points of Passion)” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon Notes 03/13/11

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“The Real Life Passion Play (Points of Passion)” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

The stage took 4000 years to build. The entire world is now in the grandstand and has been for over 2000 years since it happened.  The flesh is torn with the whips. The nails are now readied to be hammered through innocent hands into an old rugged cross. For the next weeks we’ll listen to the witnesses that stood at the foot of the cross and experience the real life drama of Christ’s Crucifixion. Today we begin with four of the points of passion.

Matthew 27:33-36 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. And sitting down they watched him there;

1.  Real Life Demands A Conclusion

Matthew 27:54 When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”

2.  Truth in the Mockery

Matthew 27:37 Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

3. Impacted Witnesses

I was Chief of Sinners

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

I was Blind

Mark 10:51-52 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.  And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

I was an Outcast Social Misfit

John 4:11-14 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? [12] Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? [13] Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: [14] But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

Ezekiel 23:32-33 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou shalt drink of thy sister’s cup deep and large: thou shalt be laughed to scorn and had in derision; it containeth much.  (33)  Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.

John 1:12-14 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: [13] Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. [14] And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

4.   We were all there. (Doctrine of substitution)

John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

“A Heavenly Mission and a Weeping Mother” by Pastor Richard A Daughtridge 03/20/11

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“A Heavenly Mission and a Weeping Mother” by Pastor Richard A Daughtridge

There was a voice from Heaven, “This is my beloved son in whom I’m well pleased.” (Biblical)  Then from earth from a different voice, a half whisper, broken words from a broken weeping mother,  “This is my beloved Son in whom I’m well pleased.” (Fictional but probable)

One voice from God the Father and the other from Mary, chosen by God to become the mother of Christ.

As God turned his back, ( Isa. 53), Mary the mother at the foot of the cross must have witnessed every detail, heard every scream, and must have cried enough tears to form a river. A predetermined judgment and punishment now had to be carried out as a part of a divine plan. Mary watched as her perfect son carried the weight of humanity’s sin debt to a cross and suffered the reproach and punishment  that belonged to us.

1.   The Witness of Mary

Mary was a young girl, probably only about 12 or 13 years old when the angel Gabriel came to her.

“How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” The angel replies, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God” (Luke 1: 35).

2.   The Happiest day in Mary’s life.

Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.

Luke 1:46-55 And Mary said:”My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.”

3.  Fair Warning

Luke 2:34-35     And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; [35] (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

4.  Can one be a mother to God?

Luke 2:40-49 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. [41] Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. [42] And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. [43] And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. [44] But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. [45] And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. [46] And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. [47] And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. [48] And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. [49] And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?

Mark 3:32-35   And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. [33] And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? [34] And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! [35] For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

John 19:25-27   Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. [26] When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! [27] Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

5.  Mary, the rest of the story (Mother to one of the most persecuted churches, Ephesus).

You’ve heard the life testimony of  Mary.

What is your verdict?  Was Jesus a fraud or a Savior? Real life truth demands a decision.

More Witnesses to Come: Resurrection Halleluiah!

Sermon Notes 03/27/11 “Peter the Rock” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon Series Easter 2011 “Witnesses of those that watched Christ die.”

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Peter the Rock” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Sermon Series Easter 2011 “Witnesses of those that watched Christ die.”

Today we want to hear the testimony of Peter. The passion of Christ that played out transformed Peter from an opinion to an authority, from cowardness to courageousness, and from a doubter to a believer. His world was turned upside down.  We’ll begin back at the upper room. Jesus told the disciples about his betrayal, they took first communion together then they sang a hymn.

A. Ever wonder what hymn they sang?

Matthew 26:30-35  And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

B.    You will be offended for me.

Matthew 26 :31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. [32] But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

C.   Sincere but powerless words.

Matthew 26:33  Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

D.   Exposed weaknesses?

Matthew 26 :34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. [35] Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

Matthew 26:36-38 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

E.  Inner Circle

Matthew 26:37  And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. [38] Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

Matthew 16:18  And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

F. Self Exploration

Matthew 26:75  And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

Luke 22:62  And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

John 2:19  Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

G. From a Rock to a Temple.

Acts 1:8  But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Acts 3:4-5  And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. [5] And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

H. Peter the wimp became Peter the Rock.

Acts 3:12-15   And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? [13] The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. [14] But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; [15] And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.

I. What about you?

Peter instructed many in the way of salvation. Truth demands a decision. What is your verdict?

Acts 3:19  Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Blue Grass Worship service This Sunday

“Three Crosses and Three Convicted Criminals” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 04/03/11 Sermon Series Easter 2011 “Witnesses of those that watched Christ die.”

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

“Three Crosses and Three Convicted Criminals” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Sermon Series Easter 2011 “Witnesses of those that watched Christ die.”

Today I want to share the testimonies of three condemned criminals. Their words and their life tell a greater story of mankind. Every story about the three tells a bigger story and each invites us to make a decision.  The plan was clear.

Matthew 27:44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

Mark 15:32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.

Luke 23:32 And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.

Luke 23:39-40 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. [40] But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

A. The Cross in the Center was reserved for Barabbas.  (On it was a substitute)

Who was Barabbas?

Barabbas by definition of the greek word means  Son of Abba, which  interpreted means “daddy’s son.”

Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Galatians 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

B. The cross on the left we’ll call the cross of Rebellion

1. Submit to His authority

2. Will of their own

3. Things seem foolish

C. The cross on the right was the cross of Repentance

1. He was a sinner

2. Capitol crime

3. Realized that he was guilty of sin

4. He was guilty, and justly punished for his deeds.

5. His desire was to turn from his sin.

6. Acted in his most desperate moment.

The Response from the Cross in the Middle

Luke 23:43  And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Both heard and watched from the cross. The mockery in a way preached a number of sermons on who Christ was.  Their mocking questions deserve answers:

1. King of the Jews?

2. Builder of the Temple in Three Days?

3. Son of God?

4. King of Israel?

5. Christ a King?

Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

It’s obvious we all identify with the cross in the middle. Like Barabbas we were given a pardon when condemned to die.

The question is will we Rebell (cross on the left) or will we Repent (cross on the right) and accept the gift of Eternal Life (offered on the center Cross) ?

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

1 John 3:1-2 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. [2] Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

John 3:16  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Announcement: Our Sunrise Service on Easter morning will begin at 7:15 AM.  Join us in the  for breakfast immediately following the service in the brick  building beside the church.

“Reconciled through the Death of His Son” Pastor Richard Daughtridge 04/10/11 Sermon Series Easter 2011 “Witnesses of those that watched Christ die.”

“Reconciled through the Death of His Son” Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“It is Finished”

Mark 15:39  And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly, this man was the Son of God.

Interesting statement from one that was to stand guard and see that the Roman law or justice system was carried out. The statement had nothing to do with Roman law but everything to do with God’s law. Justice was being announced by earth’s officer in charge of the crucifixion. (See John 3:16-17)

Justice?

Romans 5 NIV

¹ Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ² through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. ³ Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; ⁴ perseverance, character; and character, hope. ⁵ And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

⁶ You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. ⁷ Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. ⁸ But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

⁹ Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! ¹⁰ For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! ¹¹ Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ

¹² Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—

¹³ To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law. ¹⁴ Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come.

¹⁵ But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! ¹⁶ Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. ¹⁷ For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

¹⁸ Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people. ¹⁹ For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.

²⁰ The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, ²¹ so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10] For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Four things to consider.  1.  Christ’s  Death 2. Christ’s  Resurrection 3. Do you believe? 4. What should my confession be?

Justice is served. A new law is given, God’s law of love.  Truly He is the Son of God. Truth demands a verdict.

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ today. Receive the free gift of eternal life.

Yes, Christ is offering you the gift of eternal life.

Then tell someone about your decision to follow Christ.

Matthew 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Acts 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

“On the Road Again, Tragedy and Triumph” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge,04/17/11 Sermon Series, “Witnesses of those that watched Christ Die” Easter 2011

“On the Road Again, Tragedy and Triumph” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge,  Sermon Series, “Witnesses of those that watched Christ Die” Easter 2011

 The final mile of Christ’s life was filled with questions, tears,  instructions, announcements, faith, and passion. A happy crowd turned from friendly to an angry mob, from followers to abandoners. This journey sometimes mirrors our journey. Human relationships can be fickle and can’t always be trusted. Jesus however never wavered but focused his mission.  We will one day recapture the moment of this celebration, not on a Jerusalem road, but on a Street of Gold.  With palm leaves once again in our hands we’ll Crown Him the King of Kings. (Rev. 7:9)   

 

1.  Journey heading to Calvary

John 12:12-16  On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, [13] Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. [14] And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, [15] Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt. [16] These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

2.      Some were along for the ride. 

John 12:42 Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing {Him,} for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue;

3.      Choices and destinations 

John 10:18 – “No  one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father.”

4.      Priorities

John 12:23-28  And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. [24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. [25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. [26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. [27] Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. [28] Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. John 12:44-50

5.       Last Minute Instructions

John 12: 44-50   Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. [45] And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. [46] I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. [47] And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. [48] He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. [49] For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. [50] And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

6. Praying for Us  

John 17:25-26   O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. [26] And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

7.      Realizing we are are home.

Rev. 7:9  After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Christians it’s worth it all.

If you haven’t accpted Christ as your savior. He Invites you to walk the road to eternal life with him by faith.

Ask Christ into your heart today.

“From a Rugged Cross to a Regal Throne” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Easter 2011

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

“From a Rugged Cross to a Regal Throne” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

What happened on that cross changed my life forever. I was reconciled to God.

It became my signed adoption as a Christian. It was my forgiveness of sins paid for by Christ’s death.

 I have never felt so loved as I realized the cross’s value, or even more the value that Christ placed on me to be there in my place.

Ever wonder how the witnesses must have felt after Christ died? They were scattered but eventually found their way to each other.  Their redeemer was dead. They consoled each other and planned for a life without Him. Three days of doubt, fear and abandonment must have seemed like an eternity. Then it happened. He is risen.

Today we finish the sermon series, “Testimonies of those that watched Christ die” but our story is just getting started. As we appreciate the witnesses’ account of Christ’s death to deal with our sin. We now witness an event more shocking and life changing, the resurrection. We were raised with Him.  Redeemed by his sacrifice and now recreated spiritually by his resurrection.

The stone was rolled away. Then the story changes from gloom, to glory filled the room, from mortal to majestic, from dead to alive forever more, from a rugged cross to a regal throne.

Let’s experience with the witnesses the resurrection of our Lord.

"He Is Risen"

Matthew 28:1-6  In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. [2] And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. [3] His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: [4] And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. [5] And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. [6] He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Matthew 28:9-10     And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. [10] Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. [17] And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. [18] And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. [19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Remember Paul Harvey’s” The rest of the Story”?

Where are those witnesses today because of the resurrection?

• Paul ?
• The Woman at the Well?
• Mary Jesus’ Mother?
• Peter?
• The believing thief on the cross?
• The Centurion?
• The people lining the streets waving palm leaves singing Hosanna?
• The people that cried “Crucify him.”? 

Now like Paul Harvey used to say, here’s the rest of the story. From a Rugged Cross to a Regal Throne.

Heaven will be great.

Rev. 7:9-12    After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; [10] And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. [11] And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, [12] Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

(Many thanks to Joe Hahn for sharing his portrayal of Christ. It reflects Christ’s majesty and humanity. Well done Joe. )

Sermon Hymn      Holy Holy Holy   Page 3

“Influences of Godly Women, Choice ” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Mother’s Day Sermon 05/08/11

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Influences of Godly Women, Choice ”  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

We live in a day in which we hear the word choice used a lot. Freedom of choice is used in everything from, credit card ads, restaurant ads, and unfortunately even in laws presiding over life and death. Choices are not something new. They were given by God to every male and female. He created us free will beings. The problem is with every choice comes responsibility and consequences.

Can we be blessed by God if we violate his laws in our choices? 

We all have a responsibility to make right choices. They effect us, our families and even our nation.

There are many ladies that have influenced our world by their choices. In honor of our mothers I’d like to talk about two of the many listed in the Bible, Deborah and Hannah.

The Bible tells the story of many women. Some seduced, some nurtured, some were leaders, some became victims and some against all odds helped to make a better world. All had opportunities that executed choices.

Judges 4:1-5

And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord, when Ehud was dead. [2] And the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles. [3] And the children of Israel cried unto the Lord: for he had nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel.

[4] And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. [5] And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.

 

The underlined word Ramah means height. We are at our highest when we are on our knees as was the case of Deborah and Hanna in the Bible.

 

Deborahs husband’s name was Lapidoth.       (Married to a boy named Sue)

Lappiydowth,  lap-pee-doth’; feminine plural of Hebrew 3940 (lappiyd); Lappidoth, (torch)

Judges 4:14  And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the Lord hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the Lord gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.

Judges 5:1-3  Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, [2] Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves. [3] Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the Lord; I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel.

Choices of a Seduced Warrior

 Judges 5:25-28   He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish. [26] She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen’s hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples. [27] At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead.

 Consequences of a Seduced Warrior

[28] The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots?

Judges 17:6   In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.

More choices of a mother.

Hannah’s choices.

 1 Samuel 1:5  But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the Lord had shut up her womb.

Ego of a husband

 1 Samuel 1:8   Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?

Misunderstood

 1 Samuel 1:15  And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunken neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord.

God answers a mother’s prayer

 1 Samuel 1:19-20  And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the Lord, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the Lord remembered her. [20] Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the Lord.  And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord.

What can you learn from these?

Will you allow God’s intimate leading as they did?

Will you look beyond the circumstances and obstacles , pray and allow God to help you influence the world?

Sermon Song Song : Fill my Cup Lord

“Shalom, Taste of Heaven on Earth”, sermon one of “In My Father’s House” , sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Christ is knocking.

“Shalom, Taste of Heaven on Earth” 

A local doctor friend recently asked me, “Richard, if you Christians believe in Heaven like you say why do you pray so much to stay alive?”

I replied, “Life is so valuable because of the mission we have on earth and the Lord’s prayer.” Lord’s prayer?

“Thy Kingdom Come” is a part of life also, not just a place where we go when we die.  A part of sacred life for every believer is God’s  invisible sacred kingdom . When we are finished our work on earth we’ll go home or as you put it die. Until that moment that he chooses we cherish life.

I’ve always said, “ You’ll never understand death until you understand life.

Life both refines and defines our eternity. To make it simple we spend an entire life preparing for eternity.     

John 14:1-6 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. [2] In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. [3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

John 14:16-18   And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; [17] Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. [18] I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

John 14:27  Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

“Understanding life changes our view of death.”

As Christians we are more than just messengers of salvation but agents of peace, (shalom- hebrew) (.eirene- greek)  Shalom  is more than a warm and fuzzy feeling. It is the source of compassion, justice, health, dignity of life, purpose, and love.

Being such an agent is like a divine calling or eternal opportunity to invest into

It is like finding the missing part that fallen man has  longed for and searched for for years.

Shalom is as Walter Brueggemann put it, “the dream of God” for a redeemed world and an end to our “division, hostility, fear, drivenness, and misery.”

Isaiah 35:5-6  “Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy”

Isaiah 57:18  “I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to them,”

The Father’s Dream

Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; [2] To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; [3] To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

Jeremiah  30:19 “From [the broken] will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing”;

Zechariah 10:7 “Their children will see it and be joyful; their hearts will rejoice in the LORD”.

Are we agents of this kind of healing and restoration in our world?

Before we are ready to go into The Kingdom of God through the door of death we must allow that same kingdom to rule our lives here.

Let’s listen to the kingdom cry:  “Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth”.

Shalom was God’s dream. Your availability and faith is part of this dream coming true on earth.

God loves us. May we be his children making the dream of shalom alive in our world.

Here’s the list again.

1. compassion
2. justice
3. health
4. dignity of life
5. purpose
6. love.

Why life because Christian are the agents of shalom, the proponents of good that God dreams for man. Jesus called us the Salt of the Earth.

Now that we understand life,  next week we will examine death,  our exit journey, to our new home. It’s a place in heaven with my name on.it (john 14:3   Like the country song says,  “When I get where I’m going to the far side of the sky.”  First thing that I’m gonna do is _____________?

sermon song:  I Love to Tell the Story

“The Exit Journey to Home, Death” Sunday 05/22/11 sermon two of “In My Father’s House”, sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

“The Exit Journey to Home , Death” sermon two of  “In My Father’s House”, sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Ever drive to Disney? I did a number of times and it never got easier. With three children and a creatively energized wife it was an interesting journey.  We didn’t have a DVD in the back seat.  We played punch bug, alphabet animals, told stories, drank coffee, sang the same songs over and over again. One I remember: “Who put the bop in the bop ju bop who put the ram in the ramadam-a-ding dong.” Radio stations only lasted a few miles then you go through the dial trying to find another one. Once I remember listening to the static unconsciously and wondered how long since I heard a station on it. It took forever to get there.

I hold the world record for hearing the question, “Are we there yet?”, probably over a million times. Second only to that is the question, “How much longer?’

Life is much the same.

Last week we found death to be a journey. The journey begins at Calvary where eternal life was gifted to us. Then we were  empowered at the tomb where we were raised with Christ in resurrection, made alive again as eternal spirits to finish our work on earth. Now  we continue our journey to eventually arrive in a place  much more fascinating than Disney. We will arrive at what Christ called, “My Father’s House”.  The exit sign ahead reads Death but that word has been crossed out on the sign and above it written, “Welcome Home”. A note is attached underneath that reads  John 3:16. Yes this our exit and we are at our Father’s House. Next week we’ll go inside but today we examine the exit ahead that leads from life on earth  to life in Heaven.

Following Christ means  everything .  Our works on earth will make eternity even more enjoyable because we’ll be there with those we’ve served. .

John 14:2  In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Ok how do we get there?

As we come to the end of our journey on earth we meet two things that have loomed over us all our life.  Death and the Grave. Good news! Listen to these words.

Hosea 13:14  I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

If I could paraphrase God is saying, ” I will destroy death. Revelation 21 says there will be no more death, no more pain, and everything is new.

Death is a Hebrew word,  maveth that means  to die; pestilence; ruin.

It is this power of being ruined that God will deliver Christians  from.  Satan had this power until Christ conquered him (Hebrews 2:14-15).  God will destroy death (1 Cor. 15:24-28) These scriptures are found below.

Grave  is  a Hebrew word   sh^e‘owl.  It means ruined or disposed of. The  subterranean place, world of the dead ,  grave, hell, pit. A place designed for the wicked.

Ransom is a Hebrew word, padah, which means sever. The chains are cut by Christ. There is no more power that the grave or hell has over me. I was raised with Christ in the resurrection. My earthly temple  may one day go to the grave but I won’t live there. The moment by spirit leaves my body I will be in the presence of my Savior.

Redeem is a Hebrew word ga’al which means to marry, to purchase, become next of kin by adoption.  

   Hebrews 2:14-15  Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; [15] And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

1 Cor. 15:24-26   Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. [25] For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. [26] The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

Psalm 136:24  And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Rev. 5:9  And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

John 5:24  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

2 Cor. 5:8  We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

2 Cor. 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

 Daddy are we there yet?

 Hebrews 12:22-26  But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, [23] To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

Sermon song:  He Keeps Me Singing

Announcement: Don’t forget next week is Blue Grass Sunday May 29th , Memorial Day Week End

“When I get where I’m Goin” Sunday 05/29/11 sermon three of sermon series “In My Father’s House”, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard A Daughtridge

Today’s Sermon: “When I get where I’m Goin” sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Where?

Psalm 78:23  Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,

Isaiah 14:13-14  For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: [14] I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

(a) Christ calls it his “Father’s house”

John 14:2  In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

(b) It is called “Paradise”

Luke 23:43  And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Rev. 2:7  He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

(c) “The heavenly Jerusalem”

 Hebrews 12:22  But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

Rev. 3:12  Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

(d) The “Kingdom of Heaven”

Matthew 25:1  Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

James 2:5  Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

(e) The “Eternal Kingdom”

2 Peter 1:11  For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

(f) The “Eternal Inheritance”

1 Peter 1:4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

Hebrews 9:15  And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

(g) The “Better Country”

Hebrews 11:14  For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

Hebrews 11:16   But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

(h) “Abraham’s bosom”

Luke 16:22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

Hebrews 4:10-11  For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. [11] Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

(i)  “Absent from the Body”

2 Cor. 5:8-9   We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. [9] Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

Welcome Home

Announcement:  This Sunday 29th is Blue Grass Sunday. Memorial Day  Tribute Song “More Than a Name on a Wall”   Blue Grass Worship this Sunday  

“The Arrival Continues” Sunday 06/05/11 sermon four of sermon series “In My Father’s House”, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“The Arrival Continues” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Rev. 21:1-5    And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. [2] And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. [3] And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. [4] And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. [5] And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Rev. 22:17   And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

1.   Those who hear

2.   Those who are thirsty

3.   Those who will come

Rev. 22:1-5  And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. [2] In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. [3] And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: [4] And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. [5] And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

When we get to Heaven

Three New Places of Eternity 

New Heaven

• Expanse ( New Universe)

New Jerusalem  2,250,00 Square Miles:

• Walls 216 ft thick 1500 miles high 1500 miles wide 1500 miles long
• Corner stones (Gems)
• Throne central attraction
• Streets Gold
• No Night  God is Light
• River Flowing Out of Throne
• Tree of Life Bearing Twelve Fruits

New Earth

• Built to God’s Specifications

1. Perfect Place  – Completed Home 

2. No more curse -  Completed  Salvation

3. Throne in their midst – Trusting  Administration 

4. Servants shall serve God – Willing Subordination

5. Shall see His face – Perfect Clarification

6. Name on foreheads – Perfect Identification

7. God is the light – Perfect Illumination

8. Reigning forever – Never Ending

The questions continue to come in. Will we eat? Will we know each other? Do people in Heaven know whats going on down here? Can we communicate with the dead?  How old will I be? Will there be animals in Heaven?

Next week we’ll  attend the Award Ceremonies in Heaven 

Outline “The Marriage Feast, More than Pie in the Sky” Conclusion of In My Father’s House, a sermon series, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 06/12/11

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The Marriage Feast, More than Pie in the Sky by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Last week we looked at the city,Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem and City who’s builder and maker is God,  that God is preparing for us. Today as we conclude the series, “In my Father’s House“,  we examine three questions.

When Christ gathers his us home:

1. What will we take with us?

2. What will we wear?

3. What will be our reward in Heaven?       

Revelalation 21:24-27 NIV  The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it. On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there. The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Rev. 22:12  And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Romans 14:10  But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

2 Cor. 5:10  For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

1 Cor. 3:11-15  For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. [12] Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; [13] Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. [14] If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. [15] If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

Ephes. 6:8  Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

Col. 3:24  Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

1. Crown of Righteousness                                                                                                   

2 Timothy 4:7-8   ”I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” ()

2.      Victor’s Crown

1 Corinthians 9:24-27″Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an IMPERISHABLE CROWN. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.”

3. Crown of Life

Revelation 2:10 “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the CROWN OF LIFE.”

4.      Soul Winner’s Crown

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20  “For what is our hope, or joy, or CROWN OF REJOICING? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.”

 5.  The Crown of Glory

1 Peter 5:1-4 “The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed. Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by constraint but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the CROWN OF GLORY that does not fade away.”

Rev. 3:11  Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Rev. 4:10-11 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

July 3rd, 2011 “From skipping though the Tulips to Real Christianity”, part one of “Disciplines of a Christian”, a sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Happy 4th of July

“From skipping though the Tulips to Real Christianity”, part one of “Disciplines of a Christian”, a sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Today I want to start our series, “Disciplines of a Christian”.  I want to begin each sermon with a Promise, a Reality Check, and a  To-Do List.

  Remember the Michael Jordon Nike commercial, “Just Do It”. Well doing something is a part of our faith. Faith is more than just a belief system we adopt or a church we join. Christ spoke more on the do’s of Christianity than the don’ts. The disciplines of a Christian are as important as a baby learning to walk. It is in these disciplines that we find life and liberty.

 I’m afraid that we live in an instant fast world and we want little scripture pills to make us feel warm and fuzzy. I saw the news that one church was opening a drive through for prayer and confession.

Your word for today is a process in which you draw a verse from a box. A Bible verse is good but Christians need the whole understanding of the Bible not just fortune cookies.    

One preacher declared that, “Christianity has become the entertainment capitol of the world.”  

Another says, “We’ve diluted the message of the Gospel so it will be a little more politically correct and tolerant.”

Our church world is changing. We must never lose sight of the things that will change our lives forever.

Let’s be challenged to always be students of the Bible and doers of what we’ve learned.

1. Promises

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)  For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Romans 8:1 (phrase 1)  There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,

Romans 8:28 (phrase 1)  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,

All are great promises. Now let’s leave Mamsy Pamsy Land and get into the real world. Expect a shock but remember in the last point we’ll find the reality of the promises we just studied.

2. Reality Check

2 Corinthians 4:8-10  (NIV)   We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; ⁹ persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. ¹⁰ We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

2 Corinthians 11:23-29 (NIV)  I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. ²⁴ Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. ²⁵ Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, ²⁶ I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. ²⁷ I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. ²⁸ Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.

“Christian’s for years have been known for their don’t do list..”

3. To-Do List

James 2:17   Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

Jeremiah 29:12-13 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ¹³ You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Romans 8:1  There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Romans 8:37- 39 ³⁷ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. ³⁸ For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,  neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ³⁹ neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Seven Goals of this Series

Real Christians: _________________.

1. Pray: Through this series we will not just talk about prayer but become skilled in it.

2. Communicate: Through this series we will learn to communicate in love.

3.  Serve: Through this series we will put hands and feet on our service.

4. Are Honest: Though this series we will learn the importance of trustworthiness.

5. Study:  Through this series we will develop new study habits.

6. Give:  Stewardship is the part of the world system that we take with us to heaven. Through this series we will learn what the Bible says about giving.

7. Worship: We will communicate our love to God on a higher level.

8. Evangelize: Through this series we will learn to share this message with others

07/10/11 “Communication, Better to Strategize than Apologize.” Part Two of a sermon series, “Disciplines of a Christian” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

Communication,  Better to Strategize than Apologize. Part Two of a sermon series, “Disciplines of a Christian” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

A. Promises

Matthew 18:18-20  Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. [19] Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. [20] For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

James 5:16  Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Proverbs 15:1  A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

B. Reality Check

Words hurt. Saul stoops to attacking Johnathan’s mother for lack of communication skills.

1 Samuel 20:30  Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother’s nakedness?

He who screams the loudest wins.       Not what you say but how you say it.

Proverbs 18:19  A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

Galatians 6:1  Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Silence is not the answer. Communication is the remedy.

2 Tim. 4:2  Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Importance of Listening  God talks to us through each other.

2 Chron. 10:13-16  And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men, [14] And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. [15] So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of God, that the Lord might perform his word, which he spake by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.  [16] And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents.

C.  To-Do List

Luke 6:45   A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

The question is , “How do I get evil out of my heart?”   Answer is confession

This is true with God and with others.

Danger:

1 John 3:21  Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

1 John 5:14  And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

Matthew 18:15-17  Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. [16] But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. [17] And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Matthew 5:44   But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Matthew 18:22  Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

Psalm 44:21  Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.

Psalm 139:23  Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

Next weeks sermon July 24^th : Part two of communication. “When to shut up.”

Pastoral Hymn, Trust and Obey

07/24/11 “Simplicity of Prayer, I Called Him Daddy,” Part Four of a sermon series, “Disciplines of a Christian” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

 “Simplicity of Prayer, I Called Him Daddy,”  Part Four of a sermon series, “Disciplines of a Christian” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Acts 2:42  And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Prayer is a communication with God. (Oration)

1.      Talk normal

Romans 12:9  Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

James 1:7-8  For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. [8] A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

James 4:3  Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

 2.      Talk authoritatively

Matthew 28:18-20  And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. [19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

 John 14:12-14  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. [13] And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. [14] If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

 3.      Talk intimately

Mark 14:36  And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

Romans 8:15  For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Galatians 4:6  And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

 4.      Talk targetively

Matthew 7:11   If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

Luke 11:9   And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

 5.      Talk expectantly

Hebrews 11:6   But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

 6.      Talk worshipfully

Rev. 14:7  Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

 7.      Talk thankfully

Philip. 4:6  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Col. 2:7  Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Col. 4:2   Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

 8.      Talk repentantly

2 Tim. 1:3  I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

 9.      Talk collectively

1 Peter 3:7  Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

Matthew 18:19     Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

 10.  Talk unselfishly

Romans 15:30  Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

Romans 1:9     For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

 

Pastoral Song : What a Friend We Have in Jesus

 

Announcement : Rev. Lynn Singleton, director of Mt Hope Prison Ministries will be our special guest next week Sunday July 31^st.  Come praying as Lynn shares the wonderful news of how God is changing the lives of inmates through this important ministry.

 

“Hope as a Discipline in Life” Part Five of a sermon series, “Disciplines of a Christian” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sunday 08/07/11

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

 “Hope as a Discipline in Life” Part Five of a sermon series, “Disciplines of a Christian” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 08/07/11 

1. High Expectations

We live in a negative world. Should Christians expect anything different?  The Bible has a lot to say about Belief, Destiny, Purpose and Expectations. Balancing all this out is important. We can live our life as victims or victors. Is it really a choice and a discipline we can change?

Hebrews 11:6   But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

1 Peter 5:7  Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Col. 2:15   And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

Philip. 4:5-6   Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. [6] Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

2 Cor. 10:5  Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Jer. 29:11 (NIV)¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

2. Observation

Numbers 13:26-33  And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land. [27] And they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither thou sentest us, and surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it. [28] Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are walled, and very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there. [29] The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan. [30] And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. [31] But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we. [32] And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel, saying, The land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in it are men of a great stature. [33] And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.

3. Perform ( Be a doer)

“Three kinds of people in the world:  Those that make it happen. Those that watch it happen and those that have no idea what happened.”

James 2:20   But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

James 1:23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

James 1:25  But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Turn your wish list into a to-do list.

4. Excellence ( Give our best)

Joshua 22:5   But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the Lord charged you, to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Sermon Song: Trust and Obey

Sermon Notes Discipline of Value, Part six of a sermon series,Disciplines of a Christian by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 08/14/11

 

Blue Grass Sunday this Week 9:30 Service

“Disciplines of a Christian” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 

Value is a term we use to determine worth. What’s your net worth?

Most psychologist would probably agree that worth should be measured in relationships rather than possessions. Today I hope  we will increase in Value. The check is not in the mail. We may receive it from the person seated beside us.

Value is a gift that God allows us to give to each other.

We give this gift through touch, through gesture, through deed, through respect and through words. It’s a discipline that requires choice and one in which we can excel.

Words of Christ:

Matthew 25:36  Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me

Matthew 25:38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?

Matthew 25:43-44  I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. [44] Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?

Matthew 25:45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.

Leviticus 25:14  And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour’s hand, ye shall not oppress one another:

Romans 13:8  Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Romans 16:16   Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

Galatians 5:13    For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Galatians 5:26  Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

Ephes. 4:32    And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

Col. 3:13   Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Col. 3:16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Hebrews 3:13  But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

1 Thes. 5:11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

Hebrews 10:24-25   And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: [25] Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Sermon Hymn:  How Great Thou Art 

Final Hymn:  He Keeps Me Singing  

“When the going gets tough the tough,” A sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge August 21, 2011

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

“When the going gets tough the tough __________.

” A sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge  August 21, 2011

Today we want to look at  adversity and be encouraged that God has neither forgotten us, nor has He forsaken us. What do you do when times get tough?

When confronted with our greatest adversity we:

1. Become cave dwellers
2. Go to the rock
3. Get going

Psalm 61:2  From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalm 57:1   To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.

 

Four Responses of David to Adversity:

1.   I will pray from the ends of the earth when my heart is overwhelmed (Psalm 61:2).

2.   I will abide in Your tabernacle forever (Psalm 61:4).

3.   I will trust in the  hiding place of Your wings.

4.   I will sing praise unto Your name forever (Psalm 61:8)

Ten Reasons Why David Expected God to Answer

1.   My soul trusts You (Psalm 57:1).

2.   You are my refuge.

3.   I have confidence in You (Psalm 57:2).

4.   You will save me from reproach (Psalm 57:3).

5.   You will show mercy and truth.

6.   I am in the midst of enemies (Psalm 57:4).

7.   They have set a trap for me (Psalm 57:6).

8.   I am greatly distressed.

9.   Your mercy is great (Psalm 57:10).

10. Your truth reaches unto heaven.

Psalm 36:7   How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

Psalm 17:8   Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

Psalm 27:5   For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

2 Chronicles 16:9 (a) For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.

Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

Proverbs 5:21  For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.

Proverbs 15:3  The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

Psalm 33:18  Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

Conclusion:  Three resources  we have in adversity.

1. The person of God , The Holy Spirit (presence)

2. The words of God (promise)

3. The Church ( people)

Philip. 4:13  I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Sermon song : Rock of Ages

Sermon Notes “Stewardship, A Reflection of God”, Part seven of a sermon series,Disciplines of a Christian by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 08/28/11

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Stewardship, A Reflection of God” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Philip. 2:5-9  Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

A good definition of stewardship: Faithfully using something entrusted to you within  the terms of that trust.

• Talents
• Wealth
• Possessions 
• Time
• Gifts

2 Cor. 9:6  But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

Galatians 6:7-8  Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. [8] For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

• We sow to others
• We sow to our church.
• We sow to our family
• We sow to God

Luke 12:42  And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

Matthew 6:19-20 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: [20] But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Tithes – Offerings – Gifts – Service

Genesis 28:22  And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

Malachi 3:10-11 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. [11] And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts.

Genesis 28:22  And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

Genesis 14:20   And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

Philip. 4:14-19   Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

1 Cor. 16:2  Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Song: “I Surrender All”

“Getting Dressed for the Wedding” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sept 4, 2011

“Getting Dressed for the Wedding” by Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

I’m officiating a wedding next week end. What if I showed up in a t-shirt and shorts,  barefoot and ungroomed?

Should they invite me to the reception?

Today we want to look at the eternal wedding in which we will be the bride (people that will marry Christ).

Are  you getting dressed?

• The Traditions of wedding dress.
•  Value of the Bride.
•  Groom defends his honor.
•  The best man.  

Rev. 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

Rev. 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

Luke 15:22  But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

1. Clothed with Servanthood

Mark 15:17  And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,

2. Clothed with. Humility

1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

3. Clothed with Righteousness

Rev. 3:5  He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

4. Clothed with Wisdom

Rev. 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

5. Clothed with Destiny       

Rev. 7:9  After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

6. Clothed with Armor

Ephes. 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Pastoral Hymn:   Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee    

“Courage for the Fight, David turns Saul’s Robe into a Mini-Skirt ?” part one of a series, “Dress Codes” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

Ever hear the saying, “Life is hard and then you die.”? How about, “Life is survival of the fittest.”?

Well we are inspired by many that have pioneered before us but we can’t live on their stories. We must fight our own fight of faith. We live in the greatest day of history. Attitude is latitude for us to make every day count. Today our attitude shall be fight not flight, winners not sinners, and dressed to be our best.

In this sermon series “Dress Code” we will dress inside out.”    

“Courage for the Fight, David turns Saul’s Robe into a Mini-Skirt?”  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

1.      Christianity is not for wimps.

1 Tim. 6:12    Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

2.      Nothing will happen that you can’t handle.

1 Cor. 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Romans 8:37  Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

 3.      God and you. Inseparable.

Romans 8:38-39  For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, [39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Psalm 34:19  Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

Hebrew: ra, bad; evil; adversity; affliction; calamity; grief; sorrow;
wretchedness

4.      I peeked at the back of the book and we win.

John 16:33    These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Psalm 119:71   It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

5.      Worth it all.

James 1:12   Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

6.      Battle of the Mind

 2 Cor. 10:5  Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

7.      Know your enemy.

John 10:10  The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

8.      Dressed for the Fight. (David turns Saul’s robe into a mini-skirt?)

 1 Samuel 24:4  And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the Lord said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privily.

1 Samuel 24:11  Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.

1 Chron. 15:27 And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen.

Summary  (Christ has disarmed our enemy and empowered us for the fight. )   

Col. 2:13-15  And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; [14] Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; [15] And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

“Dress Codes” will continue next week.in a sermon “Dressed to Kill”

 

The Naked Truth , Part Two, “Dress Codes”, a sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Don't forget ,This Sunday is Blue Grass Sunday.

The Naked Truth , 09/25/11 , Part Two of “Dress Codes”, a sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge  

From childhood we’ve heard,” Don’t get dressed until  you’ve  taken a bath.”  Today before we get dressed in all the clothes offered us at Salvation by God we want to get a shower.

Ephes. 6:10-12 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. [11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Wiles    meth-od-i’-ah; method,  lie in wait. ( Satan’s tactics are not new nor complicated.)

Seven Things in Satan’s Tool Box  

1. Doubt

Matthew 4:3  And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

 “This verse could have ended with a question mark.” Truth answered the Question

  “Truth is the Soap we are using today as we shower.”

 John 4:23-24  But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. [24] God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 14:17  Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

2. Accusations

 

Rev. 12:10   And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

 

3. Complacency

Ezekiel 22:30

And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

Acts 26:16

But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

Rev. 3:15-16

I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. [16] So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

4. Bad Relationships

 

Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Ephes. 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Ephes. 4:13  Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

5. Cravings and addictions

 

James 1:25  But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

 

6. Self Esteem Problems

 

1 Cor. 6:20  For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

 

7. Selfishness

 

2 Cor. 8:8  I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

Ephes. 2:10  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Philip. 2:4-8  Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. [5] Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: [6] Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: [7] But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: [8] And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

 

“You look the most like God when you serve.”

10/ 02/11 Sermon Notes “Attire that will Inspire”, Part Three, “Dress Codes”, a sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Attire that will Inspire, Part Three, “Dress Codes”, a sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Ever find yourself dressed for the wrong season? A heavy coat on a hot day or shorts and t-shirt when it’s freezing. Ever swim in a wool suit or jog in a ski coat?

Today we want to look at two sure attires found in the wardrobe of world changers in the Bible. Wearing  Reverence and Joy  may change the way we see life.

Ephes. 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Two Spiritual Garments

1. Reverence 

 “Reverence is an attitude of the heart.”

 Question  for thought: Can mortal man approach Holy Almighty God?

 “We live in an era in which we humanize God. Should we approach him with the respect and reverence due Almighty God? Redemption invited us into His presence spiritually to become like Him rather than reduce Him to what we are. ”

“God became flesh to redeem man, conquered sin, life and death through the cross and the resurrection. The immortal God deserves our reverence. Through adoption and new birth we now call him Father but let’s never lose sight that He is God.

 Joshua 24:14   Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.

2 Chron. 7:14  If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

2 Chron. 34:27  Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the Lord.

a. Reverence   (aidos) Greek 1492 (eido) (through the idea of downcast eyes); bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe :- reverence, shamefacedness.

 b. Fear  (yare’) Hebrew; fearing; moral reverent :- afraid, fear (-ful).

Psalm 89:7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

Hebrews 12:28  Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

2 Chron. 29:29-30  And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped. [30] Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the Lord with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.

Psalm 145:14 The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Psalm 145:19  He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

2. Joy  

“Joy is not an unsavory joke but rather a condition of the heart.”

Mission

Isaiah 61:3  To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

Method

Proverbs 15:23  A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

Moment

2 Chron. 30:26  So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there was not the like in Jerusalem.

 Psalm 126:1-2  When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. [2] Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. [3] The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. [4] Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south. [5] They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [6] He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Sermon song:

 “O Hail the power of Jesus Name..”

“Happy Feet” Part four, “Dress Codes”, a sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge, 10/09/11,

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

“Happy Feet ”  Part four, “Dress Codes”, a sermon series, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

  The sign read, “No Shoes NO Service”  “Why?”, I thought. I found myself looking around in the beach ice cream place to see if everyone had shoes on. It looked to be about half the people there had shoes. The others must have either not seen the sign or just ignored it. Feet aren’t pretty for everyone. Jesus washed his disciples feet. What an act of humility.

Songs of Salomon  7:1   How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince’s daughter! the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.

Isaiah 52:7  How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

 Ephes. 6:15  And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

 John 13:8-9  Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. [9] Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.

 2 Tim. 2:15  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

 Mark 16:15  And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

A Time to Praise

2 Samuel 6:14   And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

Psalm 150:4   Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

Eccles. 3:4   A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A Time to Work

 

John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

2 Samuel 22:30  For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall.

Philip. 2:16  Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Hebrews 12:1  Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

1.Lay aside every weight Paul’s purpose here is to get the believer to lay aside whatever weight is hindering Christian progress.

2.Lay aside the sin which doth so easily beset us  The sin that easily
besets is the one each person has been addicted to, whatever is his weakness.

3.Run with patience the race set before us

4.Look unto Jesus He is the head of all the long train of faith heroes. He is the Author and Perfecter of our faith.

5.Consider Him  Observe and analyze every part of His life and
conduct, His courage in sufferings

Take Command of Your Feet.

1 Peter 4:4  Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

2 Thes. 3:11  For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

1 Tim. 5:13  And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Use Your Feet  Isa. 57:1

1.   To bring good tidings.

2.   To publish peace.

3.   To publish salvation.

4.   To announce that God reigns in Zion.

Sermon Song:    Where He Leads Me I will follow.  Page 593

“Expectations, A Two Way Street” Part five, (conclusion) “Dress Codes”, a sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge, 10/16/11,

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

“Expectations, A Two Way Street” Part five, (conclusion) “Dress Codes”, a sermon series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge, 10/16/11,

I know we could never repay God for salvation. He died for us based on Agape’  unconditional love. Because of that love doesn’t he deserve our love in return? What does that look like? One of my favorite devotionals is “My Utmost for His Highest”. I love it because it highlights both responsibilities o f this relationship, God’s and Mine.   Today in our conclusion of  “Dress Codes” we will examine two things, “What can we expect of God in this relationship?” and a question we all should be asking ourselves, “What can God expect of me?”. This is our gift. Love demands a response, or it just becomes a cheap one sided affair. I’m not sure that’s love or faith.

Romans 1 2: 1-2 KJV

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Ephesians 6: 13-20 NIV  Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

¹⁴ Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,

¹⁵and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

¹⁶ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

¹⁸ And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

¹⁹ Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,

Romans 12:9-10 KJV  Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Portrait # 1 “Alpha Father to Abba Father” Sermon series , Portraits of God, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 10/23/11

Don't forget ,This Sunday is Blue Grass Sunday.

“Portrait One  Alpha  Father  to  Abba  Father” Sermon One of a sermon series , Portraits of God,  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

It’s been said, “A thousand words can paint a picture.” Well if that’s the case there must be thousands of portraits of God throughout the Bible. Over  the next weeks we want to display many of  these portraits here at Jacob’s Church.

Rev. 1:8  I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty

John 1:18    No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

“A lump of clay getting ready to give birth. A Potter circles the lump ready to remold a master piece. A new life is about to be concieved as a result of love, ” Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Genesis 1:1-2 Amplified Bible  “ In the beginning God (prepared, formed, fashioned, and) created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and an empty waste, and darkness was upon the face of the very great deep. The Spirit of God was moving (hovering, brooding) over the face of the waters.

John 1:1-5  KJV  “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] The same was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. [4] In him was life; and the life was the light of men. [5] And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

Rev. 19:13  And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

John 1:14  And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Rev. 2:28   And I will give him the morning star.

Rev. 22:16   I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Portrait # 3 “The Portrait of a Shepherd” third of a sermon series , Portraits of God, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 11/13/11

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

 “The Portrait of a Shepherd” third of a sermon series , Portraits of God, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

1. Shepherd’s Birthing Techniques

Isaiah 40:11  He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.

• We are to deliver the lambs.  We preach the Gospel, the Holy Spirit then convicts the sinner, and if some repent and believe they can be born again.

John 3:3  In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

•  Only the Lord Jesus Christ can save and cause a person to be born again.  But when a lamb is newly born, the under shepherd still has responsibilities.

John 11:25  Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

2. A Shepherd’s Heart

.John 21:15-17 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep”.

Earthly ministry will reflect the Chief Shepherd.

3. Shepherd’s Feed

2 Tim. 3:16-17  All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Stories, pop psychology and worldly methodology do not feed sheep.  They must be fed on the written Word of God as it is exegeted properly and applied by the Holy Spirit.

 Matt. 28:19-20  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

 4. Shepherd’s Watering Hole

 Genesis 29:3  When all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone away from the well’s mouth and water the sheep. Then they would return the stone to its place over the mouth of the well.

5. Shepherd’s Grooming Sheers

2 Tim.4:2-5  Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage— with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

5. Shepherd’s Rod & Staff

Heb. 12:7-11  Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

1 Thessalonians 5:14  And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Titus 2:13-15  Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; [14] Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. [15] These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Get the picture?

Sermon Hymn   597 Take my life and let it be.

4th Portrait “The Rock of Ages” fourth of a sermon series , Portraits of God, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 11/ 20/11

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

“The Rock of Ages” fourth of a sermon series , Portraits of God, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 11/ 20/11

Slavery in any form of it’s existence is demoralizing. I’ve stood at markets in several parts of the world where thousand of slaves have been sold. My mind wandered back. What fear must have rushed their minds. What humiliation must have eroded their esteem. Their dignity was robbed and unbearable heartache lurked ahead.

Rom. 6:6 NIV For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin–

Based on the stories  I’ve read, if this story even happened it was rare, but I heard the story about a master that agreed he would buy two of his slave’s son’s and his wife which were being sold. The slave was heard saying, “I’ll be your slave twice, once for the price you paid and  the second  for the kindness you’ve shown.” The family worked hard and lived together and were thankful. They adopted the faith of that farmer  and worshiped  together in the slave areas. After they were freed at the time of the Emancipation Proclamation the farmer  farmer announced, “You are free now. You may go as you will.”

The slaves asked, “Could we talk and meet you later at the slave rock, where we were bought? We will be there this afternoon.”

When the farmer arrived  at the market the family was on the rock. The elderly slave, the dad,   held a sign in his hand that said, “Free.”

The farmer puzzled shrugged his shoulders but then heard this question, “Can we go home now? We’ll work out the terms of our employment later.”

I remembered thinking when  I heard this story, “ It must have been the Rock of Ages.” The stories are is quite similar. We were all slaves.

Romans 7:14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.

1 Samuel 2:2    There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

2 Samuel 22:2-3

And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; [3] The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.

2 Samuel 22:32

For who is God, save the Lord? and who is a rock, save our God?

2 Samuel 22:47

The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.

 2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

Psalm 18:2

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Psalm 18:31

For who is God save the Lord? or who is a rock save our God?

Psalm 18:46

The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

The Rock Jehovah

Jehovah  translated  “Lord.” The chief meaning of Jehovah is derived from the Hebrew word Havah meaning “to be” or “to exist.” It also suggests “to become” or specifically “to become known” — this denotes a God who reveals Himself unceasingly.

1. Jehovah Nissi  (The Lord My Banner)
2. Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)
3. Jehovah Rapha (The Lord That Heals)
4. Jehovah Shammah (The Lord Is There)
5. Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)
6. Jehovah Mekoddishkem  (The Lord Who Sanctifies You)
7. Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide)
8. Jehovah Shalom(The Lord Is Peace)
9. Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts)

The word for Jehovah means Lord which means Master. Slaves were sold on the slave rock.

Get on the Rock

2 Cor. 5:14-18

For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: [15] And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. [16] Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. [17] Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. [18] And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Now let’s sing Rock of Ages   Page   342  Then we’ll have I’ll pastoral prayer.    

 

“The Beginning of the End A Christmas Story” sermon 5 of a sermon series ,Portraits of God, November 27, 2011 / First Advent Sunday / This Week is Blue Grass Sunday for November

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“The Beginning of the End , A Christmas Story,  “Omega, the End”. 

In our first sermon of this series we looked at Alpha (beginning)  becoming Abba (Daddy). Today we will close with Abba becoming Omega (the End). The story of the Bible is all about new beginnings. The story of Christmas is the beginning of the end. The end of sin’s domination over man, the end of man’s separation from God the father, the end of Satan’s power over man, and eventually the the end life on earth as we know it. Rejection and fatherless end. Now we become a part of the adoption as God’s children.  Joy to the World . What an announcement!

 I belong to my Father.

John 1:12

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

Romans 1:7

To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:16

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

1 Cor. 1:3

Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Cor. 1:2

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:4

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

 The Mantle is Passed

2 Kings 2:12

And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.

Acts 7:55-56

But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, [56] And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.

 The Inheritance Established

Col. 1:12

Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

Col. 3:24

Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

Hebrews 9:15

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

1 Cor. 2:9

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

 Close by singing “Emmanuel”.

Don't forget ,This Sunday is Blue Grass Sunday.

 

Second Advent Sunday 2011 Sermon Notes “The Stories of Bethlehem, If these Walls could Talk: ”, sermon by Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge Dec. 4, 2011

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

“The Stories  of Bethlehem, If these Walls could Talk. ”, sermon by Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge  Dec. 4, 2011

I have always believed  that God wrote the history of Israel to tell the story of salvation for mankind. Over six  thousand years of details  that not only tell the history account but also fit together like a puzzle to paint a picture of God and a road map to Heaven. Bethlehem was chosen as a place of both history and announcement , a stage chosen by God  for the first Christmas. Let’s go back through the  time tunnel of God’s word  1736 years  before the first Christmas and have a look around. Then we will visit several other years in Bethlehem history chronologically.

What does it all mean?

Rachael  gives birth to a final son and names him , “ Son of Sorrow”.

Jacob on the other hand called him, “Son of the Right Hand” 1736 years before the first Christmas.

Genesis 35:18  And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Ben-oni: but his father called him Benjamin.

Genesis 35:19   And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.

Genesis 48:7  And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little way to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of Ephrath; the same is Bethlehem.

• Ruth and Naomi tell their story of Bethlehem.  A  story of a Kinsman Redeemer. 1260 years before the first  Christmas. 

Ruth 1:22   So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of barley harvest.

Whoever heard of a king to be feeding sheep.

 Later he longs for the well water from Bethlehem about 1000 years  before the first Christmas.    

1 Samuel 17:15   But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Bethlehem.

1 Samuel 20:6   If thy father at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city: for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.

2 Samuel 23:16 And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the Lord.

• Micah speaks God’s plan  concerning Bethlehem, about 700 years before the first Christmas.

Micah 5:2  But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Headlines

• “Daniel interpretes dreams from Captivity.” 600 Years before the first Christmas
• “Rome waged war and made conquests everywhere”. 320 Years before  the first Christmas
• “Roman Senate appoints Herod, an Arab, King of Judea 41 Years before the first Christmas”
• “Augustus Caesar was the first Emperor of Rome.  31 Years before the first Christmas.
• And then  it happened and as Paul Harvey said, “We know the rest of the story.”

 

Matthew 2:1  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Matthew 2:5-6  And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, [6] And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

Matthew 2:8  And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

Luke 2:4  And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

Luke 2:15    And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

John 7:42   Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

• Notice the last verse ends with a question mark.. The question is now in your heart.

Will you answer Christ’s call?

 

1 John 5:13  These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

 

Join us for a Very Country Christmas, Bluegrass Style and a Christmas Message “God Knows.” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge December 11, 2011

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Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“God Knows.” a Christmas Message by Pastor Richard Daughtridge December 11, 2011

Humanity was spiraling out of control. Law and religion wasn’t working. Destruction loomed over mankind. God said, “I will come to you.” Did he know what he was getting into?  We would be rescued from slavery owned by a thief. He was born to die in this rescue. We were set free from the thief. Is it any wonder the Angel said in the announcement, “I bring you glad tidings of great joy.”?  He knew the price yet he still came. He promised , he came, and he knew.

1. God Knows When to Show Up (the incarnation)

John 10:10  The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Luke 9:20  He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

Luke 1:31-32  And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. [32] He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

Luke 1:31-33 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. [32] He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: [33] And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

2. God Knows when to speak Up (You talking to me?)

Luke 1:35    And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

Luke 2:10-14

    And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. [11] For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. [12] And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. [13] And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, [14] Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

3. God Knows How to Hold Us Up  (Mary’s song about hope)

Luke 1:38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

Luke 1:46-51 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, [47] And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. [48] For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. [49] For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. [50] And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. [51] He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

4. God Knows how to  Love.   (the purpose of Jesus’ coming – the cross)

Luke 1:76-77  And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; [77] To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

John 3:16-17  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. [17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Now you know as well. What will you do with that information?

Acts 16:31  And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Will you place your trust in Him for eternal life?

Hear Believe Receive Indentify Follow

 Sermon Song    Just as I Am

“The Day After Christmas “ sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Jan. 1, 2012

Pastor Richard A. Daughtridge

“The Day After Christmas “  sermon by Pastor Richard  Daughtridge Jan. 1, 2012

 Christmas is over. The New Year  begins, and now we all must all return to  Nazareth. Back to the real world filled with the complications of choices, needs, sickness, people and yes even evil.  We are like  soldiers returning from furlough. Now it’s time to get back to the battle. Change will require faith and influence .  Nazareth will never be the same . God’s son is once again growing up in us in our Nazareth. We are now the characters of the real life pageant of Christmas.

Will Washinton, Franklin, Adams, and Frederick Counties, our Nazareth, be changed in 2012 by our faith and influence?

Will we win the battle against evil to make our world a better place?

The choice is ours.

Luke 2:39-40

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. [40] And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

•  Foundation 2012

Acts 2:42

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

•  Action 2012

James 2:18

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

Psalm 31:23

O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.

James 1:23

For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

James 1:25

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

• Instruction  2012

Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

•  Thinking 2012

Philip. 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

2 Cor. 10:5

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

•  Hoping     (Evidence of our existence)

2 Kings 7:1-3

Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the Lord; Thus saith the Lord, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria. [2] Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the Lord would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.

[3] And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?

Father we pray for 2012 to be a year filled with hope and faith. May our Nazareth be a place of influence because of our efforts in 2012..

Purpose of a Church, Reconciled Reconciler’s Responsibilities part one of Purpose Series, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Jan. 8th 2012

Purpose of a Church, Reconciled Reconcilers Responsibilities part one of Purpose Series,  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

2 Cor. 5:18-19

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; [19] To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

John 20:21-23

Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. [22] And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: [23] Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

Hebrews 2:17

Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

Acts 2:42-47

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that believed were together, and had all things common; [45] And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. [46] And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [47] Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV)   Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. ¹⁷ When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. ¹⁸ Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Blue Grass Sunday Jan. 29, 2012 9:30 AM

“Purpose Number Two, Thy Kingdom Come” Jan. 22nd 2011 sermon #2 of Purpose Series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Purpose Number Two,  Thy Kingdom Come”  sermon 2 of Purpose Series by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

One of the most asked  questions of our era is: “What is the purpose of life?“ As we go through the Purpose Series I hope the picture becomes clearer that we are not just some accidental result of a cosmic big bang but  but very much a part of a well  planned populace of an eternal destiny.

“It’s not whether you win or lose but how you see the game.“

Let’s face it life is more than a game. It has eternal destiny, outcomes and consequences. It demands truth which is the foundation of our faith. Faith is not measured in wins and losses.  Faith is measured  not  by whether you fall but by the courage you show in getting up. The belief system that connects us to Heaven, “Thy Kingdom come.”

Life requires a calculated religious effort on our part. We are not only to find out the truth about eternity but also be governed in our lives by that truth.

NFL Play Offs

I’ll have to say I wanted Tebow to win. He represented  faith in the gospel  that I identified with.  He was a Christian. Having said that,  I think the better team won. The Broncos did not.

Tebow didn’t  have God in his pocket like a set of loaded dice in a crap game. He rather had God in his heart and regardless of the outcome he still honored Christ with the kneel  and the point.

Kingdom Principle #1 King

 Who?

  Isaiah 14:14

I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

Rev. 9:11    And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.

Rev. 19:16     And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

 Why ?

Hosea 13:14   I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

Titus 2:14     Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Where?

Matthew 6:9-10

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [10] Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Kingdom Principle #2 Citizens

 Who ?

 Phil 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ

Ephes. 2:19-22

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; [20] And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; [21] In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: [22] In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

Why?

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Where?

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

“Life is a Journey, Enjoy the Ride” Sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge January 29, 2012

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“Life is a Journey, Enjoy the Ride”   Sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge January 29, 2012

“Everyday has a dream.  Locked in the imaginations of man there are experiences waiting to unfold. Memories ready to be birthed. The Apostle Paul placed these experiences in three categories:  good, acceptable and perfect, will of God.”

Romans 12:2  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

•  What does a good day look like for you?

• What does an acceptable day look like for you?

• What does a perfect day look like for you? 

Be not conformed to me says, don’t accept the norm. “Mediocrity takes little effort and always falls short of potential.”

 Believing on the other hand takes an asserted effort.

Believing demands answers to one word questions:

1.  What?               

2.  Why?           

3.  How?             

4.  Who?                   

Believe is a verb that has been placed in category of magical, mythical, supernatural, and fantasy.

Believing however is powerless without an object. It’s like electricity with no ground. We as humanity must decide whether the object of our belief is worthy of our trust.

Hebrews 11:6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Who do we pray to?  Who do we place hope in?   Without an entity of trust beyond ourselves our imaginations, thoughts, dreams and prayers are powerless. We need God.  

I’ve underlined the entity in the verse below.

Romans 12:1    I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:5  For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: [5] So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Statements from the cancer survivors that I talked to.

• “Every day belongs to God.”
• “Every day is a gift and every meal a banquet.”
• “God obviously has a reason for my being here.”
• “Richard, it was as though I could feel the church praying.”
• “I believe God heard all our prayers.”
• “I know I don’t walk alone.”

Romans 12:9-21  Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. [10] Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; [11] Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; [12] Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; [13] Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. [14] Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. [15] Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. [16] Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. [17] Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. [18] If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. [19] Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. [20] Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. [21] Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

“Was Jesus Christ the Son of God? The Witnesses Speak Up ” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon 02/05/12

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Sermon  02/05/12 “Was Jesus Christ the Son of God? The Witnesses Speak Up ”  by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Matthew 16:13  When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Matthew 16:15  He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

God Almighty said: 

Matthew 3:17    And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Demons said:

Matthew 8:29   And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

Roman Soldier said:

Matthew 27:54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

Matthew said:

Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Mark said:

Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Luke said:

Luke 1:32  He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

John said:

John 1:34  And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

People saved on sinking ship said: 

Matthew 14:33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Eunuch said:

Acts 8:37  And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Paul said:

Galatians 2:20  Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

He that comes with Clouds said:

Rev. 1:8  I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

Resurrected Christ said:

Rev. 1:18  I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

God Almighty said:

Philip. 2:9-11  Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: [10] That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; [11] And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Open Our Eyes Lord 633

“Witnesses of the Non-Believers” sermon two of a sermon series, “Was Jesus Christ the Son of God?” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“Witnesses of the Non-Believers” sermon two of a sermon series, “Was Jesus Christ the Son of God?”     by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Let’s read together:  John 19:1-14 

1      Pontius Pilate ( Words and political persuasion and what happened to Pilate)

2.       Soldiers (Did the laughter turn to belief? What happened next?)

3.      “Behold the Man” (The Words of a non-believer?)

4.      Jews ( What happens if they are only half right?)

5.      The Sad Witness of the Politically Correct  (Pilate persuaded by a mob of political correctness.)

6.      Unbelievers of this Generation  (No right or wrong just differing opinions.  Do all roads lead home?)

 Let’s read together:  John 19:1-14 

1.      Pilate     (1.) Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.

(You like Pilate will choose to receive Him or scourge him.)

2.      Soldiers

   [2] And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, [3] And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

( Like the soldiers you will crown Him with a crown of thorns or  you will crown Him with honor, a robe of magesty or a robe of dishonor. Your very hands will smite Him or accept Him. Choose today. )

 3.      Behold the Man

[4] Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. [5] Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! [6] When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

(Behold means see. What do you see?)

4.      Jews

[7] The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

( Judgement is now in your hands. You now judge the very death that was your sentence. Guilty

[8] When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; [9] And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. [10] Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? [11] Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

5.      The Sad Witness of the Politically Correct

 [12] And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

[13] When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. [14] And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

The Henrik Hudson School District Library Media Centre provides a model essay for students which ends with these words:

“Perpetrators, collaborators, bystanders, victims: we can be clear about three of these categories. The bystander, however, is the fulcrum. If there are enough notable exceptions, then protest reaches a critical mass. We don’t usually think of history as being shaped by silence, but, as English philosopher Edmund Burke said, ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing.”

 (Being a bystander is a vote in favor of evil.)

6.      What is your testimony?

A crown of Thorns or a crown of life?

A garment of royalty or a robe of mockery?

A knowledge of the humanity  of Christ or recognition of deity?

A law of condemnation or a law of love?

The passover lamb or The Lamb of God?

King of the Jews or The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords?

Matthew 28:18-20     And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. [19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Today we want to crown Him properly.

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“Get- R- Done, then come home.” sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 02/19/12

 

Judy Polidor Sharing this week a slide show on her trip to Russia.

We’ve set aside some time this morning to hear about Judy Polidor’s mission trip to Russia.  We are very proud to be a church that takes The Great Commission seriously. Judy, thanks for you service by going. Scripture theme: Phillipians 1:9 I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding

Sermon 02/19/12  “Get- R- Done,  then come home.”  Pastor Richard Daughtridge

 “When we feel the heartbeat of the world we are one with God. He never misses a beat.”  

 “Get- R- Done,  then come home.”  sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Rev. 7:9   After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

 John 20:21-23   Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. [22] And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: [23] Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

Revelation. 22:12 “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.

 2 Tim. 4:8  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

 “Not what I do But who I know. I do through Him that  I know. “  

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“Bragging Rights”, Sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 02/26/12 (Sermon Notes)

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2 Cor. 9:2     For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

2 Cor. 10:16   To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready to our hand.

I believe that, “Growth does not always make a healthy church but healthy church can always grow.”

 Ever heard theses sayings, “ Chip off the old block”, or “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” or how about this “Like father like son” ,and we can’t leave this out, “Stop acting like your mother’s side of the family”.

 I want to cover five things very quickly that I feel will give us bragging rights.  

Biblical

Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Respectful

 2 Peter 1:6-7 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; [7] And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

Authentic

Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Gracious

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Generous                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Philip. 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Instinctive

John 16:13  Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

New 

Romans 7:6   But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.

Godly

2 Peter 1:3  According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

Psalm 44:8 In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.

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“A Matter of Life and Death “ sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 03/05/12 Sermon Notes

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Deut. 30:19  I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

“Through  the cross you are justly pardoned for all sin.” (Legal)

“Through  resurrection you find power to begin life new.”     (Experiential)

Galatians 2:20   I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Matthew 26:28  For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Ephes. 1:7  In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Col. 1:20  And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

Romans 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

1 John 2:2  And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

1 Cor. 6:20   For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

2 Cor. 5:17-18  Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. [18] And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Philip. 2:8  And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Col. 1:20  And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

Col. 2:14   Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Hebrews 12:2   Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Ephes. 1:7  In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

1 Peter 2:24  Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

1. 1.      Resurrection

Col. 3:10  And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

1 Peter 3:18  For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Ephes. 2:4-10  But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, [5] Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) [6] And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: [7] That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. [8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

What will you choose?

Sermon Outline “Headline Friday April 3, 33 AD “Innocent man dies claiming to be God”, a sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sun. 03/11/12

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“Headline Friday April 3, 33 AD “Innocent man dies claiming to be God”, a sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

At every crime scene there are victims and violators. In the case of Christ’s death there were many violators but only one victim. Was he however a victim or a victor, the judged or the judge , was he God, or a godless fraud? What is the evidence?

Who killed Christ? 

• The Jews?
  
• The Romans?
• The Mob?
• The Law?
• Was it suicide?
• Was it Judas?

 The blood found at the crime scene, at the foot of the center cross, in a CSI series would have confused every lab investigator. The DNA on the father’s side would show no traceable beginning as Jesus, born of virgin birth, was conceived of the Holy Spirit. On the mother’s side however the DNA would link to a line of kin tracing the victim back 1000 years to King David and continuing back almost 2000 years to Abraham.

King David predicted 1000 years before it happened:

 Psalm 69:21 they gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

Then over !000 years later an eye witness details how it happened. We are today 2000 years later reading  Matthew’s eye witness and  the details are still relevant.

Matthew 27:34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

•  Every investigation certainly would determine a cause of death.

Was it the crown? Was it the spikes? Was it the beating? Was it the spear thrust in his side? Was it humiliation? Was it a broken heart?

•  There would be vinegar traces but very little saliva mixed with the blood found on the ground.

•  Was he poisoned from gall?

 Hebrew 7218 (ro’sh); a poisonous plant, probably the poppy (from its conspicuous head); generally poison

•  The investigators would be pondering the motive.

•  Then the investigators would call the witnesses but most of them are in hiding.

•  The body then buried is under Roman soldier guard.

•  Is the evidence being hidden?

•    Is the crime scene contaminated through the cover up?

•  “According to our law he ought to die.”

John 19:7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

•  The body that was buried was mutilated anyway. What evidence could you find in such a corpse?

Isaiah 52:14 As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:

Isa 52: 14 NLT Many were amazed when they saw him–beaten and bloodied, so disfigured one would scarcely know he was a person.

•  Who was the victim?

Son of Joseph and Mary? A Great Prophet? A son of God? Religious figure that exist only if you believe he existed but historically never lived?  or maybe just a wreckless sware name people chose to use? , or was he God, to  which  every knee will bow? Your eternity may rest on how you answer this question.

Luke 1:35  And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

1 John 4:9-11 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. [10] Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. [11] Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

2 Corinthians 5:21 “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God”.

•  Was justice carried out?

Romans 6:23   For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Peter 1:18-21   Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; [19] But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: [20] Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, [21] Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

Romans 5:1   Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

What’s your verdict?

Was Jesus God, or an imposter?

“The Legacy of the Cross” a sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 03/18/12

“The Legacy of the Cross” a sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge  03/18/12

 Jesus’ cross is still relevant even in year 2012. If it could talk, it would speak volumes on sin, pain, torture, agony, and even greater it would tell about the love that it came to represent.

How could Christ take such an evil device and turn it into a symbol of hope, faith, life and forgiveness ?

Pastor Builds Life Size Cross for sermon prop.

 The cross has remained the main emblem of Christianity for almost 2000 years.

In today’s sermon I’d like to share a message about a few words, spoken from that cross. These words have changed our lives,  our history on earth and our destiny in eternity.

I’d like to begin by introducing you to the old rugged cross. This cross I built up in the barn. Some of our men helped me stand it up in the church.  Notice the script at the top, the spikes, the feet mount, and the rope straps. 

As I built this old cross on the floor of our barn, I laid on it and reached for out for the two spikes. I did this to  measure for the foot prop where Christ’s feet would have been nailed.  I’ll have to say I got a little choked as I laid there for a moment just wandering why God loved me so much that he would take my place on the cross. No one should ever again be allowed to suffer such a barbaric cruel death. I guess that’s what the Bible meant when it said “Christ died once and for all.”

Genesis 2:9 And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to  the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

 Rev. 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Galatians 3:13-14  Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: [14] That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

 Mark 15:34    And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Luke 23:32    And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.

Luke 23:34    Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Luke 23:43    And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Luke 23:46  And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

John 19:23    Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

John 19:26    When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

John 19:28-31

After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. [29] Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. [30] When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said,: It is finished and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. [31] The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

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Headline Reads,” Royalty Nailed to a Cross” April 3, 33 AD sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge Sermon Notes Mar. 25, 2012cg

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Headline Reads,” Royalty Nailed to a Cross” April 3, 33 AD sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Historically royalty has been a birth right, a God calling, or an honor bestowed by man due to the ability to lead or conquer. Kings historically have been good and evil.

Today we explore the kingship of Jesus Christ. Born a king? Called by God? He was the conqueror of all time, past present and future. He accomplished more in one week than all the other kings could have accomplished together combining their achievements and the they spent on earth.

Last week standing at the foot of this old rugged cross I asked:

When he was on that cross:

“Where were the angels that announced his birth?”

“Where were the disciples and the multitudes that he taught?”

“Where was God the Father as he was abandoned on that cross?”

Time stood still as Royalty was nailed to a cross. The nails that were meant for me pierced his hands and feet. Praise was silenced to listen to the mocks of the predators. The battle seemed lost. The victim seemed to lose the quest. I know you are probably thinking, “Well he’ll be ressurected in three days,” but let’s not fast forward until we’ve examined what was accomplished on that cross. Here lies the greatest victory in history.

Pastor Builds Life Size Cross for sermon prop.

You’ll notice the purple we have on the life size cross this morning. What does it mean?  Was he a King?  Was he a warrior? Like Paul Harvey used to say, “Now you know the rest of the story.”

Galatians 1:4  Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

 1 Tim. 6:15   Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

The Rest of the Story

 Rev. 4:1-2  After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.(2)   And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.

Beyond Human Thrones

 Isaiah 6:1   In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

Royalty Revealed in Daniel’s Day

Daniel 7:9  I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

Worthiness of the King  

 

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Headline reads, March, 29, 33 AD, “Wanted Man Brought into Jerusalem on a Donkey receives Royal Welcome, Sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 04,01,12

Life Size Cross Passion Week

Headline read, March, 29, 33 AD,  “Wanted Man Brought into Jerusalem on a Donkey receives Royal Welcome,  Sermon by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

 John 11:53 Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.

Psalm 118:24-26 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. [25] Save now, I

beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. [26] Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.

Friday before his death. March 27

 On Friday they then arrived at Bethany, a little village just east of Jerusalem. The chief priests and pharisees hoped that Jesus would come to the feast, and had laid plans to arrest Him (Jn. 11:55-12:1). Friday Evening–Six days before the Passover, Mary (sister of Lazarus)

anoints Jesus’ feet with costly perfume (John 12:2-11).

 

Saturday before his death. March 28

Jesus keeps the Sabbath in the traditional fashion with His friends.

 

Sunday before his death March 29

Jesus rides triumphantly into Jerusalem on a donkey fulfilling an ancient

prophecy (Zech. 9:9). The people welcome Him with “Hosanna” and the

words of Psalm 118:25-26.

Monday before his death. March 30

 Cleansing of the Temple (Mt.21; Mk.11; Lk.19).

On this day Jesus returns to Jerusalem (He spends each night in Bethany). On

the way He curses the fig-tree, a highly symbolic act. He then enters the

Temple and chases out the corrupt money-changers. This shows His Messianic

authority (My Father’s House) and fulfills another prophecy that implies the

Messiah will appear there suddenly and take possession of it. (See Mal. 3:1).

They then return to Bethany. On the way home they see the withered fig-tree.

Tuesday before his death. March 31

Jesus stops at the Mount of Olives overlooking the temple, and gives the Olivet Discourse.

On this day Jesus personally confronts the authorities and defends His claims

to be the Messiah.

Wednesday before his death. April 1

The Silent Day. After an exhausting day of controversy, Jesus more than likely spends this day

resting and visiting with His intimate friends.

Thursday before his death. April 2

On this day (and perhaps on the previous day) preparation is made for the Passover. Judas may have also utilized this time for his betrayal (Matt.26:1-5; 14-16; 17-19).

The Passover is celebrated on Thursday evening (Friday by Jewish reckoning) in an upper room. Tradition has it that it was owned by Mark’s parents. At the end of the Jewish feast, Jesus institutes the Last Supper (Matt. 14:12-26; Lk. 22:17-23). Sometime in the evening, after the Passover, Jesus and His disciples leave the Upper Room and go to Gethsemane, a place near the Mt. of Olives where it was a custom for Jesus to Pray (Matt. 26:36-460).

Friday when Jesus died. April 3

He was crucified between two thieves

Next week, “Not on the cross, Not in the Grave,” Sunrise Service at 7:30   Join us for light breakfast.

“ He’s Risen”                                         Worship Service at 9:30 AM .

Hosanna  a chorus by Pastor Daughtridge

Hosanna Hosanna Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord

Hosanna Hosanna Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord

    This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

    This is the day which the Lord hath made Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.

Hallelujah Hallelujah Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord

Hallelujah Hallelujah Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord

Hosanna Hosanna Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord

Hosanna Hosanna Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord