Ocean Lakes Church Service

One of the most colorful individuals in the entire Old Testament is the man we know as Moses. He led the people out of Egyptian slavery to the very edge of the Promised Land. In Deuteronomy, chapter 31, we have the account of what Moses did just before the people were to enter that land which God had promised them many years before. He wanted everyone to be able to hear what he had to say, so what he did was the title of today's sermon: "Gather the People." What Moses said to them that day is also God's message to us. As the scripture says elsewhere, "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."

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Many family members have experienced the heartbreaking reality of sitting at the bedside of a loved one and listening closely to the person’s last words before leaving this earth. Those last words are usually cherished by those who hear them. Today’s sermon is centered around some of the last words given by the Apostle Paul, writing to young Timothy. His words were written from a Roman dungeon, where he was awaiting his death. These words are found in 2 Timothy, chapter 2. Follow along now as we hear what God is saying to us through these “last words.” Thank you for worshipping with us today from Ocean Lakes Family Campground.

Have you ever seen a magician on television, of even in person, who is so skilled with slight-of-hand movements until your mouth drops open, and you say, "How can that be?" "That seems impossible!" Well, today's sermon is not about magicians, but the title is "An Impossibility Made Possible." We will be looking at three different scripture passages, and we'll uncover them as we go along. If you have your Bible handy, the first one is from the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, chapter 13. Thank you for worshipping with us today from Ocean Lakes Family

Campground.

We are so thankful to have a large audience who listens each week to the podcast of our morning worship service. How we wish it were possible for every listener to be a part of the music each Sunday also. We know that music plays a vital part in worship. Today we are going to have the congregation here at Ocean Lakes to join in singing several hymns during the sermon time, even though the music is not included in the podcast. As each song is announced, perhaps you can remember some of the words that are sung. All of the hymns today are on the subject of heaven, and the sermon title asks the question, "Are You Prepared for Heaven?"

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On this Labor Day weekend, some of us remember days gone by when this marks the beginning of another school year. Of course, in many areas, school has already begun, even weeks ago. School time brings with it some events of joy and happiness, such as athletic events, reunion with friends, and feelings of accomplishment over work well done. But if school days bring added anxiety to family or students, how do we handle those feelings?

Our subject today is "Prescription or Dosage." Join us now as we see how this relates to our everyday life, as well as to our Christian faith.

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Many people know and can easily recite what is known as “The Lord’s Prayer.” Today we are going to look at the origin of what is more accurately called “The Model Prayer” that Jesus gave His disciples, as well as us. It is found in Luke’s gospel, chapter 11. If you have a Bible which is handy, turn to this passage, and follow with us, as we think today about “The Providence of God.”

There are many ways in which we can worship God. We do so through reading His word, the Bible, through studying it, through meditating on what His Spirit speaks to our hearts, thorough sermons, and through music.

Today at Ocean Lakes we worship by an unusual way. There is no sermon from the pulpit, but the worship is centered on music.

We hope and pray that today's service will be a real worship experience for you. Thank you for worshipping with us today from Ocean Lakes Family Campground.

One of the most intriguing stories ever told about Jesus was His encounter with a blind man; his name was Bartimaeus. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were blind? When Jesus came along one day, He had "good news" for this blind man. Another word for "good news" is the word "gospel." And that's the title of today's message: "The Gospel of Christ."

Our prayer is that what you hear in these next few minutes will be "good news" for you. Thank you for worshipping with us today from Ocean Lakes

Family Campground.

Throughout the years of my pastoral ministry, I have often had people come up to me following the worship service and say something like this:

"Preacher, you really spoke to me today. Was that sermon meant just for me?" My response is always that I do not preach just to one person.

In Matthew's gospel, there is an account of what the chief priests and Pharisees asked Jesus, after he had given them some parables (earthly stories with heavenly meanings). Matthew 21:45 says that "they perceived that he spoke of them."

Our subject today is "Personal Preaching." Perhaps Jesus has something to say to you today. Let's listen and find out.

We pray that the message today will be a blessing to you. Thank you for worshipping with us today from Ocean Lakes Family Campground.

We begin today by asking a simple, but very important question: “How much are you worth?” That may be answered in different ways. How much are you worth - to your employer – to your family – to your community – to your church?  How much are you worth to God? That may be the most important question. That’s what we are thinking about today.