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The Lost Art of Meditation
by Jesse Hendley
If you have your Bible, turn with me to Psalm 1, please. You know, it is wonderful to reach out and touch God! I am speaking to you on spiritual things, deeply spiritual things. Here is a poem by Frederick William Henry Meyers, and it is called, The Inner Light. There are six verses to this poem, but the fourth verse contains four lines that are very blessed, that stand out as we think today on Meditation.Whoso has felt the Spirit of the Highest Cannot confound, nor doubt Him, nor deny. Yea, with one voice, 0 world, though thou deniest, Stand thou on that side, for on this am I. Whoever has felt the Spirit of the Most High God cannot...
Meditation (1 of 3)
by Kerry Shook
''Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.'' Psalms 1:1-3 (NIV) The Benefits of Meditation A secure mind A productive life A fresh faith 1. THE SOURCE IS SCRIPTURE ''Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD...
Meditation and the Battle of the Mind (14 of 18)
by Eddie Snipes
The mind is the guardian of the heart. This is why we are commanded to renew our minds daily111. We are also instructed to do this by washing and renewing in the Word of God112. The Bible speaks much about renewing the mind and not allowing ourselves to be conformed to this world. The corruption of the world around us is inescapable. It's impossible to live without being exposed to the influences that challenge our walk of faith. Even driving down the highway exposes us through billboards, signs, and even vehicles painted with seductive advertisements. Radio, TV, and everyday life challenges the...
Blessed Is the Man Who Lives by the Book (2 of 6)
by Ken Trivette
1) Last week we began to look at a phrase that is found on several occasions in the Bible. It is the phrase ''Blessed is the man.'' In this phrase we find the secrets to real happiness. The word ''Blessed'' speaks of a tremendous and intense happiness. The order of the Hebrew language in the sentence emphasizes the happiness. You could translate the words, ''O, how exceedingly happy is the man.'' 2) Someone has given us the following ten rules for living happier. - Give something away (no strings attached). - Do a kindness (and forget it). - Spend a few minutes with the aged (their experience is a priceless guidance). - Look intently...
The Crowd and the Compass - Part Two (2 of 8)
by Larry Osborne
Associate with everyone. But hang with those who make you better. We inevitably become like those we hang with. The Key Question: Where do I turn for advice and approval? THE POWER OF THE COMPASS ~ Psalm 1:2 A good heart with a bad compass will take you to the wrong place - every time! 1 Corinthians 4:4 and Romans 1:18-32/ Proverbs 12:15/ Proverbs 14:12 What does it mean to delight in the law of the Lord? Proverbs 2:3-11 and 8:33-36/ Romans 12:2 What does it mean to meditate day and night?Joshua 1:8/ 2 Timothy 3:16-17/ 1 Corinthians 10:11/ Psalm 119:105 THE GOOD LIFE ~ Psalm 1:3-6 Blessed...
Right Living Begins with Right Thinking
by Robert Walker
A number of years ago, the news media picked up the story of a woman known as ''Garbage Mary.'' She lived in a smelly Chicago tenement amid mounds of garbage. She spent her time rummaging through trash cans. She would bum cigarettes off her neighbors. Police took her to a psychiatric hospital after she was stopped for questioning and found to be in a confused state of mind. When they went into her filthy apartment, they were astounded to find stock certificates and bank books indicating she was worth at least a million dollars. She was the daughter of a wealthy Illinois lawyer. It's a pathetic story, but it pictures the lives...
Think on These Things
by Jesse Hendley
Right thinking produces right actions! If you have your Bibles, turn with me, please, to Philippians 4:8. Above everything else today in this troubled world many people are thinking about PEACE. This great letter of the Apostle Paul to the Philippians is one of the most comforting passages I know anything about for born-again Christians. The Book of Philippians, particularly the fourth chapter, deals with the VICTORY of the people of God. And, beloved friends, the thought I would press upon your heart and my own heart today in this matter of peace is THINKING RIGHT, or THINKING STRAIGHT. Much of what we hear and read today is...
Hidden in the Heart
by Robert Walker
The subject that predominates the longest psalm in the Psalter is the writer's reference to the Word of God. In these verses there are six synonyms used for the Word of God: God's ''testimonies''- (v2), ''precepts''- (v4), ''statutes''- (v 5), ''commandments'' - (v 6) and ''judgments'' (v 7). All of these are gathered up in the key-verse of this study- Psalm 119 verse 11. And it would seem from these words that David had an overwhelming desire and longing to please God. He had a consuming passion to be holy, to be delivered from sin in every shape and form and to live a God-glorifying, sanctified life; and sure this is...
An Invitation to Worship
by Claude Thomas
Introduction: We receive many types of invitations -- invitations to weddings, graduations, anniversaries. Most often the invitation is to a special event of some nature. The Psalmist viewed worship as a very special event. Psalm 95 is a Psalm inviting the people of God to the special event of worship. Follow along as I read. Do you desire your worship experience to be a life-changing, life-challenging, life-comforting, total experience? Well, I am certain some, if not all, of you do. This message is aimed at helping you have that experience of total, complete worship which has a dramatic and positive impact upon your...
From the Mire to the Choir
by Ken Trivette
1] Psalm 40 has been called "The autobiography of Jesus." It is one of the Messianic Psalms and Psalm 40 depicts his death and declares His resurrection from the dead. But it also could be called the "autobiography of the believer." It is a story that we all could tell. It depicts our past life and describes our present life. It tells us how we have been brought from the mire to the choir. [2] There are many great stories that are thrilling and stirring: Teddy Roosevelt and the charge up San Juan Hill, Abraham Lincoln, a poor Kentucky farm boy that eventually became president of the U.S., the Alamo and the bravery of the men that would not....
Sources of Security: Character
by Tony Nester
I heard about a sales manager who was standing in front of a map on which he had placed a colored pin for each sales representative in the company and their territory. He turned to one salesman whose sales numbers weren't meeting up to his expectations and said, "I'm not going to fire you, Cartwright, but just to emphasize the insecurity of your position, I'm loosening your pin a little." Well, life has a way of loosening our pin on whatever maps of success and happiness we've drawn for ourselves. We're fooling ourselves if we think have final control over our life, our salvation, or our destiny. Security won't be found in...
Getting Ready for Jesus
by James Merritt
INTRODUCTION: 1. Everywhere you go you can see it, hear it, smell it, and feel it. You can see the bright colorful lights draped around trees, mantles, doors, awnings, even bushes. You can smell the scent of freshly cut cedars, firs, spruces, and pines. You can hear the jingling of bells, the singing of carols, and the ringing of cash registers. 2. What is happening? People are getting ready for Christmas. Yet, what is a happy time, I think, is also a sad time, because even though people are getting ready for Christmas, they are not getting ready for Christ. 3. To illustrate this, listen to this parody of the Christmas story found in the gospel of Luke...
Adjusting Our Focus
by John McKain
They called him "Charlie Hustle." Rookie of the year in 1963. Most valuable player in 1973. In 1978 he had a 44 game hitting streak. He has played more games, had more at bats, and more hits than any other player in the history of baseball. He may some day be inducted into the hall of fame, but it is doubtful because, today, Pete Rose is a broken branded man. Scorned by the sport that made him famous; benched for life because he gambled on the game most precious to him. He gambled on baseball, even on his own team, the Cincinnati Reds. Apparently, his life became out of focus. Instead of focusing on the game that...
Focus on the Goal (8 of 10)
by David Cawston
Phil 3:13-21 Introduction: --R.C. Sproul in Pleasing God "A fanatic is a person who, having lost sight of his goal, redoubles his effort to get there." The fanatic runs around frantically getting nowhere. He is a basketball player without a basket, a tennis player without a net, a golfer without a green. For a Christian to make progress in learning to please God, he must have a clear idea of what his goal is. Jesus stated it this way: "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Victorious living has a focus To achieve anything you have got to remain focused! It is an intentional plan that requires...
Focus on Jesus (5 of 29)
by Robert Dawson
One of the struggles our kids have is just staying focused on that task at hand. Their minds flit from one thing to another. If you send them to clean up their room and then go check on their progress - you need to go check on their progress - what you often discover is that little progress is being made. Rather than cleaning their rooms they are in the middle of an even bigger mess because they decided to play with the toys they were supposed to be cleaning! I can't get too upset because they get it naturally. I have a difficult time staying on task at times. If I am working around the house - cleaning the house - the yards I generally...
Life in the Zone (18 of 32)
by Zach Terry
OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of the most beneficial habits that I have acquired since I was saved in 1994 is reading the Biographies of Highly Effective Christians. It doesn't take long before you recognize that Highly Effective Christians have certain things in common. You see success leaves clues. BIOGRAPHIES: Billy Graham, Lottie Moon, Jonathon Edwards, George Whitfield, Martin Luther, St. Augustine, John Calvin, Amy Carmichael, D.L. Moody, Billy Sunday, Charles Simeon, Charles Spurgeon, William Tyndal, John Owen, Athanasius, George Mueller, Adoniram Judson, C.S. Lewis, David Brainerd, Martin Lloyd...
Choose Wisely (1 of 4)
by Jeff Strite
The German philosopher and scholar, Moses Mendelssohn (1729-86), was born a hunchback. Despite this deformity, which could have soured him on life forever, Mendelssohn was known as a wise and humble man. While on a trip to Hamburg as a young man, Mendelssohn met a rich merchant who had a beautiful, young daughter, Frumtje. The young man fell hopelessly in love with her. She too was mature beyond her years, and despite his obvious physical defect, she was attracted to his gentleness, his charm, and his brilliant mind. Mendelssohn stayed several weeks in Hamburg, spending much of his time with this lovely girl he had...
Peace that's Perfect (2)
by Donald Cantrell
Peace Series - Sermon Two Isa 26:3 KJV - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isa 26:4 KJV - Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: I - The Sad Plummet of Peace II - The Scriptural Pattern of Peace III - The Serene Portraits of Peace This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with sub-points. Theme: ''Understanding the beauty of God's perfect peace'' He Smiled Robert Louis Stevenson tells of a storm that caught a vessel off a rocky coast and threatened to drive it and its passengers to destruction. In the midst of the terror...
