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Do you struggle to be perfect for God and then get discouraged when you’re not. Stop!
God neither needs nor wants our perfection.  Rather, He desires our love.
Love the Lord with all your heart, mind, and soul.  Then, go be great for Him.

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Reverend Janice Rhodes Casey preaches from the book of Lamentations.  

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Can anything separate us from the love of God? Absolutely not!

Music by Hezekiah Walker — “Grateful”

Please note:  I own no rights to this music. 

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How can we celebrate Thanksgiving in a world full of hate, evil, and all manner of darkness?

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Do you know how powerful baptism really is? Have you been baptized? What an honor to be at the Jordan River!

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What is it that you’re praying for that is held up? Can you say with boldness—Lord, I don’t mind waiting.

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Hebrews 10:23

Mark 10:46-52

Live in Your Hope

Hope Never Dies

What is hope? Hope is an optimistic state of mind based on an expectation of a positive outcome.

First Peter 3:15 says, “You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.” 

We say we believe, but we live as those w/o hope. We worry, fear, get anxious, try to do it ourselves. All the things that those of the world so—so consequently we look just like them when God wants is to stand out. Be ready to tell them My Hope is Built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness., etc.

I.               Hold Fast---be passionate and determined

This book was written to encourage believers—go further in Heb. 11 and calls the roll of the faithful

II.              The confession of Our Hope—being born again (our salvation) Remember the benefits of it

III.            Without wavering—be consistent and not double-minded

w/o doubting—not sounding like the world, not being negative

IV.            For God is faithful—Not a man that He should lie

The Story of Blind Bartimaeus

Mark 10:46-52

Blind, 

beggar, 

people were telling him to be quiet (trying to shut him down)

Had nothing, no earthly possessions but a garment

But He had hope.

Heard Jesus was coming by

His hope made him call out in faith

Called out and kept calling out

Addressed Jesus as Son of David—an address of respect and authority

Asked for mercy

Jesus inquired about his specific need 

He asked for his sight—ask w/o wavering and doubting

Jesus answered, “Go your way, your faith has made you well.”

Immediately he gained his sight and followed Jesus.

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1 Samuel 1:1-11

No Man is an Island

This story of Hannah and the birth of Samuel is one that has always inspired me. I have often though of Hannah’s anguish at not being able to conceive a child at times when my dreams and goals did not come to be. 

But today the Holy Spirit has shown me a different side of this story that must be considered. These points are all important to the complete understanding of the application of this text to our lives, but it is point number three that bears close, intimate consideration.

1)    God expects us to carry out our vows to Him. 

Hannah, to her credit, took Samuel to the temple to live w/Eli at about 3 or 4 years old—after she had weaned him. Samuel became the last of the Judges—a great prophet—the one who anointed David to be king. Take your vows of marriage, salvation/baptism, church membership, seriously.

2)    Never measure God’s love for you by what he does for others. 

This is a scarcity mindset. God has enough of everything for everybody, but what someone possesses is unique to his purpose in life. 

3)    Be mindful that the things you do—you pray for—affect others around you. Hannah deprived Samuel of the opportunity to grow up w/a mother’s love, w/a father’s attention, w/the fellowship of siblings.

No man is an island. Nearly, everything you do affects someone else. 

There are commercials showing smokers having to be cared for by, in some cases, teenage children.  James 3 says that teachers are held to a higher standard. 

As witnesses of Jesus Christ, we must watch what we do and what we say.

      Some years back Charles Barkley, when he was still playing basketball, made some disparaging remarks that made the news. His defense was, “I’m not trying to be a role model for anyone. I can say what I want.” Here’s the thing—you are a role model whether you seek to be or not. 

     Somebody is watching you right now!!

So how do we journey through this life making a positive difference in our life and the lives of others? 

We do it through faith in an Almighty God

         It gives us unbelievable, supernatural strength and power. 

         A peace that surpasses all understanding.

        A discernment/wisdom beyond what we see. Hence, we walk by faith and not by sight. 

        Lastly, it keeps us accountable to loving God and our neighbor—to serving God and others.

No Man is an Island

      God is good—He gives us the desires of our heart, but remember, we are all interconnected.

      Do your part to ensure that this world is a better place.   “If it is to be, it’s up to me.”

God bless you

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As Hurricane Ian beats down on parts of the east coast Janice Rhodes Casey reflects the Matthew 7 call for us to have a firm foundation. 

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Noon Day Sermon recorded September 28, 2022

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