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2 Corinthians 5:14   The Love of Christ compels us, and He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised for them.

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Matthew 7:21-23; 1 Corithians 15:1-4

For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, (1 Corinthians 15:3, 4 NIV)

-Shower planning meeting for Savannah (Brandt) Adames this Sunday after evening service.  If you want to help with the shower and cannot be at this meeting see Mary Schrampfer.

-Shower for Savannah will be Sunday, February 26^th, from 4:00-5:30, in the home of Cassie Beaird, 821 Ash Street. She is registered at Target & Kids Village and is expecting a boy (Rowdy Ryan Adames).

Debora Poindexter is teaching the Wednesday evening Bible class for the ladies. She is teaching on ‘Women in the Lineage of Christ’. This material was compiled by Jay Don’s oldest sisters, Vonda.

This life is difficult at best. It is as quick and fragile as a vapor that appears for a little while then vanishes away (James 4:14). Moses says, “The length of our days is seventy years or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow for they quickly pass, and we fly away” (Psalm 90:10). Jesus told his apostles that in this they would have trouble (John 16:33) and that the kingdom commitment will bring the blessing of persecution (Matt 5:11-12). Paul reminded Timothy that everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted (2 Tim 3:12).

            So, we ask where is the victory, the power, and the deliverance we long for and need to live this life? Well, as the title states, everything we need we find in God’s promises:

            His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through   these   he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through  them you             may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the  world caused   by evil desires (2 Pet 1:3–4 NIV).

            God’s promises are the source of our faith (Rom 10:17) and they are what enable us to live a life pleasing to God (Heb 11:1, 6). Our faith is the victory that has overcome this world (1 John 5:4). Lord willing, I’d like to spend the next few articles looking at some of God’s promises that can change our thoughts, hearts, and lives in 2012 if we let them.

            God tempts no man (James 1:13). God has not promised us that we will outgrow, outmaneuver, out-marry, or outsmart temptation. As long as we lived on this cursed earth, we will battle our own evil desire/lust that seeks to drag us away and entice us (James 4:14). This is where God’s promise helps us! When we are tempted to be unfaithful to God and His own will for our lives we must remember God’s precious promise to us in Christ Jesus. – No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it (1 Cor 10:13).

            So, when we are tempted, instead of longing for a promise that is not ours, let us remember the one that belongs to us in Christ!

                                                            Peace,

                                                                        Jay Don

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Sermon:  AM & PM Jay Don Poindexter

Song Leader:  AM & PM Burl McCoy

Opening Prayers:  AM-  Joel Owens      PM- Scott Carey

Closing Prayers:  AM-  Jim Jacobs    PM-  Billy Lucas

Lord’s Table: -Jim Goldsmith, Shelton Boyd, Robert Jackson, Russ McGuire, Derrell Riggan, & Rodney Russell       PM-  Jim Goldsmith

Pick-up Cards:  Conner Barnett & Preston Jackson

Worship Helpers:  Canyon Jarrett & Will Jackson

Nursing Home:  Jim Goldsmith

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Devo:  Lou David Allen

Song Leader:  Burl McCoy

Prayers:   Opening-  Jim Goldsmith      Closing-  Joel Owens

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“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? (Matthew 6:25 NIV)

Philippians 4:4

High School Wednesday Night Devo’s 7:00 are being hosted by: 

       -Wednesday, February 1:  in the home of Cary Bryan

Sunday, February 12^th: Youth Rally in Sweetwater

Friday – Sunday, April 27-29: LCCC High School Retreat

Sunday is the last day to sign up for our Ladies’ Day scheduled for Saturday, February 4th, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.  Carla Sandusky is the speaker and the theme is “Happiness”. Lunch will be provided.

This Sunday after evening service we will meet in the family center at 6:00 p.m. for singing & devo. Immediately following service we will share a meal together. Please bring sandwiches, chips, dips, and desserts.  “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:19-20