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This message begins a new series as we work our way through Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth. It comes at a time in our nation's history that reflects many of the same cultural tensions that existed in Corinth. We address the events in America as part of the Worship Exhortation and in the message itself. How can we effect change in this kind of atmosphere? The Apostle Paul will help us see how that's possible.

This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on June 7th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Psalm 145 God is good to all, Patient to all, Near to all who call upon him.   In this Psalm of praise we see all kinds of positive attributes in a God who cares for everyone. But we also have pesky verse 20 that some people might get bent out of shape over. We'll see why this too is an attribute for which we can really praise God. He is not only loving, but, fortunately for us, He is also just. That's reason to praise Him!  This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on May 31st.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Psalm 95 Sing for Joy! (But first, soften your heart and open your ears.) It seems like there's an abrupt shift in tone in the middle of Verse 7. This message shows why and explains how we can recognize our own need to soften our hearts so that we can hear more clearly God's voice and then we'll be ready to sing for joy to the Rock of our Salvation!  This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on May 24th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

How can the nations rejoice when there are so many enemies all around? This psalm points ahead in history to some events that will make it possible for everyone who trusts in our Deliverer to praise God and be glad.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on May 17th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Today we’re looking at The Title Track of the Psalms, the very first Psalm. You could consider this the prologue to the album. This contains foundational principles that set the stage for all the rest of the Psalms. We'll see what's different about the truly, deeply contented person and someone who is not consistently content.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on May 10th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Have you ever wished that God would speak to us? 

He has. And one way He has spoken (and continues to speak), is through His creation. 

We'll see how, in Psalm 19, God pours forth speech without even saying a word!

This Message was give virtually by Pastor Clark Cothern on May 3rd 2020 for Living Water Community Church

Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

In this look at Our Shepherd in Psalm 23 we'll tightly focus on verse 4: “Even though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, you are with me.”

How can someone have no fear of evil or death even though bad things still happen to people? And what do we mean when we say, "Be safe?" 

This Message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually, for Living Water community Church On April 26th 2020. Music: Bensound.com ("Energy") 

For seven weeks we're looking at the top 7 "hits" from the Jewish Songbook, namely, the Psalms. Today's Psalm, (27) reveals how we can find true and lasting peace, even in the midst of a crisis (including a global pandemic). We'll discover how there is no need for fear when we are at peace with the God who is still in charge.

This Message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern, Virtually for Living Water Community Church  

Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

He's alive! And that isn't just a metaphor. Learn how, to Simon Peter, the Resurrection had a face and a name. Also, hear the testimony of Callie Cothern who experienced what it was like to have a virus attack her heart when she least expected it.

What's behind the notion that everything should always go my way? That's what we're going to explore today. If you had some challenges in your week like I did, I'll bet you just might be encouraged by what we discover.

This Sermon Was given By Pastor Clark Cothern Virtually on April 5th

Allowing Christ to overcome my irrational belief that everything always goes my way.

What is it about us that causes us think that things should always go our way? We’re going to explore this idea this week.

So…how did your week go? (Have you forgotten what day it is? I think it may be February 65th or something like that.)

Jesus never made a blanket promise in His preaching and teaching that would give us that impression. (See Matt. 5:11)

At the core of this problem (the Bible calls it sin) is the concept that somehow we should know better how things should go than God knows.

Three words for “sin” include:

Hamartia (Greek) means, “Missing the __________.” (Rom. 5:12)

Rasha (Hebrew) means, “to intentionally _________ or __________ from the path.” (Psalm 18:21)

Pasha (Hebrew) means, “to ________ against authority.” Often translated as “______________.” Psalm 51:13

The root problem: “I know more than God does.”

Even in the Coronavirus Pandemic we see evidence of the curse of sin.

Everything on the earth was affected by the curse of sin.

Mankind was ______________ from God.

Work would become _____________.

Mankind is subject to _____________ and _________.

Perhaps the most devastating result of the fall is that we (mankind) lost sight of our true ______________.

You are NOT the ________ ___________ of the world.

If you try to find an answer to the question, “what is love?” I think that you keep arriving at something that points to God and that we can’t improve on what He started for us by creating this world.

Why can’t people see clearly what God displays for us?

Because of the fall our “consciences are _____________.” (1 Timothy 4:2;

Romans 1:21).

“Taste and see that the LORD is good. How happy is the person who takes refuge in him!” (Psalm 34:8, CSB)

Only God can make us spiritually sensitive again. The word “regeneration” describes this.

Many people in Jesus’ day wanted a good old-fashioned revolution. They wanted renewal on their terms.

Why did Jesus do for us what he did, even though it seemed very unfair to Him? Because of his love for us.

And someone might ask, about God, “But why didn’t He do something about that rebellion if he knew it was going to happen?”

He did!

Christ became the unblemished Lamb sacrificed for atonement of sin. John the Baptist announced, “Behold the Lamb of God who comes to take away the sins of the world.”

Because Jesus is also the Good Shepherd, we can trust him with our lives and can become the sheep of his pasture. He is the GOOD shepherd, the one who lays down his life for his sheep.

Is the Lord your shepherd?

Trust Jesus. He will hold you fast.