Mighty God, WHAT a gift on Christmas morn! Born to die that we might live. Oh Jesus, our King, may we place every part of our life into Your precious hands. Amen
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
Hey, Doug Dial here with two or three minutes of hope.
♫ God will make a way, where there seems to be no way.
♫ He works in ways we cannot see, He is watching over me.
♫ He will be my guide, hold me closely to His side,
♫ With love and strength, for each new day, God will make a way.
Have you ever almost lost your mind? Freak out? You know what I mean. Riding right up to the very edge of the cliffs of insanity. It feels like there is absolutely no way out. Come on now, if you’re not going to be honest, we will shut this thing down right now. And I mean it. Let’s be real. Sometimes fear grips our hearts and we are terrorized. What am I gonna do? What if I lose my job? What if my spouse leaves me? What if the doctor’s report comes back and the tests show … what if, what if, what if?
Men and women in the Bible could not hide who they were. Story after story tells us of their humanity. ALL the Bible characters in the Bible that were human were … human. More than one was found to be depressed and in despair. Hey, you cannot be rescued from a pit of despair if you’re not IN the pit of despair. Is anybody in a pit of misery and hopelessness right now? Don’t hide it. Don’t be afraid to admit it. Be honest in your confession.
The Psalmist declared: You love me so much and you placed your greatness upon me. You rescued me from the deepest place of darkness, and you have delivered me from a certain death. Psalm86:13
It sounds to me like somebody experienced what are you and I may be going through right now.
Despair. Heartache. On the brink. Desperate and in need!
Let me ask you a question.
When did God part the Red Sea? No, I’m not looking for a month and a year. But when?
When they were about a day away so the ground would be good and dry? NO!
When they were within eyesight so they could see the miracle ahead of time and wouldn’t have to fear? NO!
The enemy was breathing down their necks and they were FILLED with fear. God waited until the very last second to deliver them. So often in our desperation and in a dark, dank hole is when God comes through and saves the day!
♫ You can’t hurry God, oh no! You just have to wait.
♫ You’ve got to trust Him and give Him time, no matter how long it takes.
♫ He’s a God you can’t hurry, He’ll be there so don’t you worry.
♫ He may not come when you want Him, but He comes on time.
Rest assured and keep hoping and believing, dear one.
Our Deliverer will deliver us!
Mighty God, thank You for the gift of peace. We know peace is found ONLY in Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
Hey, Doug Dial here with one minute of hope.
The help wanted ad read: Wanted: A delivery person. Must be able to … deliver.
I signed on. In the course of my days here below I have delivered personal hygiene and home cleaning products, corrugated boxes, home heating fuel oil, newspapers, pizza, bread, Poland Spring water and liquid propane. A delivery person … delivers.
When Mary delivered baby Jesus, she delivered a Deliverer. And HE delivers the goods.
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Romans 8:32
Has the Deliverer delivered something YOU needed? YEAH! Let’s go THERE!
WHAT has He delivered TO you?
Oh, we will get to what he has delivered us FROM but let’s talk about what he has delivered TO us.
Grace. Mercy. Peace. Love. Life. Contentment. Joy. Salvation. Hope. Healing. Encouragement. Eternal life.
Oh, my Deliverer!
Hey, Doug Dial here with one minute of hope.
Once upon a time there was
A man from Galilee
Who told the story of God’s love
And how He’d set us free
Those who didn’t believe in Him
Delivered Him over to death
They hung the Christ upon a cross
And shouted, “Save yourself”
“I did not come to save myself
But give you life divine
All who will believe in me
Become the Father’s and mine.”
The crowds delivered him over
Yes, they hung him on a tree
They killed the one who came to give
Us life abundantly
He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. Romans 4:25
♫ He did it all for me
♫ Each drop of blood was shed for even me
♫ When the Savior cried, bowed his head and died
♫ Oh praise the Lord, He did all for me – The Oak Ridge Boys
My Deliverer
Mighty God, we all make mistakes. May we willingly confess our sins, believe Your Word, and trust in You. Amen
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
Stop waiting till conditions are perfect. Stop delaying till you have fixed yourself. Romans 5:8 says “ while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us!”
If you broke your arm and it’s a messy fracture, do you call your Doctor and say “I’ll be in as soon as I set this and begin healing?”
If your car is broken down in the ditch, do you call the tow truck and say “Listen, I’m in a real mess. Please wait there and I’ll call you to come as soon as I’ve got my mess straightened out?”
My precious friends, I’ve said these things for years.
God is a loving, gracious, “come as you are” Heavenly Father.
God already…I say already loves you!
The Bible says that Jesus came “to seek and to save that which was lost.”
If we could have somehow cleaned ourselves up and made ourselves good enough for God, deserving of Heaven, why would God send His only Son to die a horrible death as full payment for our sins?
Please hear me today. Please know that God put this heavy on my heart to tell you how much He loves you. He wants you to make a start. He desires for you, more than anything, to pray and ask Him to save you and forgive you based on the sacrifice of Jesus that paid for your sins.
Start by saying YES TO God! Just invite Him in. He will help you to change and give you the power and desire to live differently.
I don’t care what your sins and issues are. He specializes in restoration. He knows your wounds and pain and addiction and hurts and depression. Yet He loves you and longs to have relationship with you that is guaranteed to change your life.
Nothing would bless God, or me for that matter, to hear that you have said yes.
Lastly, please read John 3:16-17, 1John 1:9 and Romans 10:9-10.
SAY YES TO GOD RIGHT NOW!
To read more encouraging words from Pastor Al Robbins visit: http://www.ChristChapelme.org
Did you know that Jesus was sent to earth on a rescue mission for you?
Because of the sin of Adam and Eve, we were all born sinners, and sin is not allowed in Heaven. So, God sent his son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. If you pray, admitting that you are a sinner, in need of a Savior, Jesus will come into your heart and give you the peace that you have been longing for. Romans 6:23 says the gift of God is eternal life. But, God doesn’t just offer Heaven, He also promises to help us through life’s trials and troubles here on earth. Why not receive Jesus today? Why not trust Him with your life?
For more encouraging words from Linda feel free to visit her website at http://www.lindahandzel.com
Hey, Doug Dial here with two or three minutes of hope.
On the way to and from work I pass by a landfill that is filled with garbage, waste and rubbish. We throw away so much stuff. Most of us have several waste baskets throughout our homes and a garbage container or two outside the house.
How unlike God’s economy. He wastes nothing.
Let’s visit the scene of the miracle of the loaves and the fishes, shall we?
When the disciples told Jesus to send the crowds away for food and lodging, Jesus replied, “You give them something to eat.”
Do you suppose He might have been looking Peter’s way?
Hold onto that thought.
You see, Jesus is all about seeing that His sheep are fed.
So, He takes what is available, (another sermon for another day) blesses it, breaks it and multitudes are fed. Afterward He admonishes the disciples to gather up the fragments that nothing be wasted.
Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” John 6:10.11 NIV
Dear one, every broken piece of your life, that you will allow God to bless, can be sustenance for others.
Let’s not be nursing and hiding our hurts from one another but allowing God to bless our brokenness.
Do you remember Peter after the crowing of the rooster? He was drowning in guilt and shame for denying his Lord and master. Christ’s response:
Loser! Trader! You denied my Name!
No. No! NO!
Jesus forgave and reinstated Peter and commissioned him to feed his sheep.
Friend, God wastes nothing!
Place your broken pieces into the Master’s hands, let Him bless your mess and with those 12 baskets left over … feed … His … sheep.
Hello friend and welcome to: “5 Minutes of Hope”
Are you doing okay today? I really do hope so!
Our purpose is to bring you an uplifting message of encouragement, hope and inspiration. We look forward to visiting with you EVERY week to share the message of HOPE!
TALKING WITH GOD
Today’s topic is: A Conversation with God
Does God hear?
Is God there?
Does He care?
Will He answer my prayer?
Friend, we have God’s ear when God has our heart.
Let me ask you this:
What do you think God is doing up there all day long? Watching Netflix? God DID NOT create mankind because He was bored and having a BAD HAIR day! He strongly desires to fellowship and communicate with His children.
A PRIVILEGE CALLED PRAYER
… conversing with the Creator …
… talking with the Teacher …
… supping with the Shepherd …
… through a privilege called prayer …
Prayer — is most certainly NOT rattling off our wish list while lounging on the lap of some pleasingly plump stranger wearing a fake costume, sporting a fake beard, and spouting a fake laugh.
Oh, no, Ho, Ho, my friend!
Prayer — is having a chat with the Christ of Calvary and the King of Kings.
Prayer — is sacred communion with a holy, loving and living God.
Prayer — is spending time with Jesus. Singing to Him with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. Making melody in our hearts to the Lord.
Prayer — is quite possibly the most awesome privilege afforded to mankind.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
♫ God answers prayer IN the morning!
♫ God answers prayer AT noon!
♫ God answers prayer IN the evening!
♫ So keep your heart in tune.
A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
How do we TUNE in to God’s radio station in the first place? Of ALL our cries of “help me, God” and “please, please, please, I promise you if you get me outta this jam I’ll be good for the rest of my life” kinda praying … the FIRST prayer that’s gonna get God’s attention is … “Dear God, I recognize I need you. Please forgive me of my sin and come into my life to be my Lord and Savior.”
As a child of God and because of what Christ accomplished on the cross we have access to the Father. The ONLY high priest we need to go through is Jesus Christ Himself.
ANYTIME!
ANYWHERE!
ANY PLACE!
ANY NEED we have and …
WHERE EVER we find ourselves …
we are invited to converse with the God of all creation and the Lord of Lords!
OUR ETERNAL HOPE
Do you have any idea how many times in the Holy Scriptures God talks about us talking with Him? TONS!
Throughout the entire Bible God HAS and PROMISES to HEAR and to RESPOND to the prayers of His children.
WORD
I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. Psalm 17:6
PROJECT: HOPE
We should NOT be … strangers to prayer.
We can talk with the Father … ANY time — ANY where!
Worship Him — praise Him, seek His face.
He LOVES to hear our voices … ANY time — ANY place!
Our Father invites us … to bring ALL our cares.
He hears ALL our cries, and will meet us there.
PRAYER
Dear Father today, help us to realize that you love to hear your child’s voice and you DO answer prayer. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
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