- Sunday, June 26, 2016
"Spiritual Lessons Our Four-Legged Friends Teach Us: Seeing Ourselves in Our Dogs”
Scripture:
Romans 7:14 For we know that the Torah is of the Spirit; but as for me, I am bound to the old nature, sold to sin as a slave. 15 I don’t understand my own behavior — I don’t do what I want to do; instead, I do the very thing I hate!
24 What a miserable creature I am! Who will rescue me from this body bound for death?
Psalm 16:11 You make me know the path of life;
in your presence is unbounded joy,
in your right hand eternal delight.
Ezekiel 34:16 “I will seek the lost, bring back the outcasts, bandage the broken, and strengthen the sick. But the fat and the strong I will destroy — I will feed them with judgment.”
Prelude/Postlude: The Theme of Courtship of Eddie's Father
Question: What century did Saint Francis of Assissi live?
Songs:
"All creatures of our God and King"
Paraphraser: William H. Draper; Author: St. Francis of Assisi (1225)
1. All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing:,
alleluia, alleluia!
O burning sun with golden beam,
and shining moon with silver gleam,
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2. O rushing wind so wild and strong,
white clouds that sail in heaven along,
alleluia, alleluia!
New rising dawn in praise rejoice;
you lights of evening find a voice:
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
3. Cool flowing water, pure and clear,
make music for your Lord to hear:
alleluia, alleluia!
Fierce fire, so masterful and bright,
providing us with warmth and light.
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
4. Earth ever fertile, day by day
bring forth your blessings on our way;
alleluia, alleluia!
All flowers and fruits that is you grow,
let the his glory also show;
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
5. All you who are of tender heart,
forgiving others, take your part;
alleluia, alleluia!
All you who pain and sorrow bear,
praise God and on him cast your care;
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
6. Let all things their Creator bless,
and worship him in humbleness,
alleluia, alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit, Three in One:
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
"Follow Me" by Lance Winkler
"My God and My Friend" by Lance Winkler
Dogs have a tendency to know the right thing to do, but do the wrong thing then know they did wrong.
Romans 7:15
Just like the dogs, we tend to be the same way.
Too often we wander away from God than return and rediscover the greatness of God.
God embraces us and forgives us to renew us to HIs Love and Grace.
Luke 19:10
"Softly and Tenderly" the Gospel Song.
God is calling each person to come home to be the people He has called to a life different than the one we normally live.
The Story of Billy and Baby from the Great Plains SPCA.
God sees each of us and rescues us from our rejection.
Ezekiel 34:16
Jesus spends time with the society's rejected to rescue them to a life of love and grace and acceptance.
Service dogs trainers.
In the Bible Master means Lord and Savior.
Dogs want to please their masters and people really just wants to please their God, The Creator of everything.
We are created to companion with God and to take care of all His creation. Being good stewards.
Colossians 1:10
Ephesians e:14
Micah 6:8
God commands us to stand up for those who cannot speak up for themselves.
HESED-Unconditional Love.
Seeing one's work as a ministry with God for other people.
To discover what it looks like to practice love and kindness.
Live lives of Joy, not worry.
The Sermon on the Mount.
We must remember that God wants us to enjoy life.
Song: "Joy, Joy, Joy"
Psalm 16:11
When was the last time you ran through the sprinklers or just laid out in the grass at night and looked up at the night sky.
Isaiah 11:6
We are all strays and mutts and God rescues us to be loved and cared for.
Invitation and Offering song: "By Your Side"
Benediction: Live in God's Joy.-------
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