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A Reminder About Pastor Appreciation Day 2010

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It is that time again. Tomorrow is PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY! I hope that you are ready for this big day. Pull out all the stops and make tomorrow a day to remember!
 

This post is just a reminder about tomorrow. Of course, it is Pastor Appreciation Day! Please take a moment and watch the video below and then share it with your friends in preparation for tomorrow! I have included a few links below the video for your benefit.

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101 Ways To Help Your Pastor


5 Ways To Encourage Your Pastor


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5 Ways To Encourage Your Pastor’s Wife

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Explore the entire New Testament in greater depth. This complete set of New Testament commentaries from the pen of expositor John Phillips will provide pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of the Bible with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Preachers especially will appreciate these commentaries as they provide a model and resource for sermons and lessons. Working from the familiar King James Version, Dr. Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s word in greater detail for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.

A frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and workshops across North America, John Phillips served as assistant director of the Moody Correspondence School as well as director of the Emmaus Correspondence School, one of the world’s largest Bible correspondence ministries. He also taught in the Moody Evening School and on the Moody Broadcasting radio network. He and his wife, Betty, live in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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A Lesson From Christmas

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Christmas is a time for many things. One of them is for reflection. When considering the meaning of Christmas and who it is really about, you can draw some great life lessons from it! This sermon does that. Hope it makes you think!

Title: “A Lesson From Christmas!”

Text: Matthew 1:21

(Matthew 1:21) “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”  (KJV)

Introduction:

•    In our text we find what Jesus came to do!
•    Joseph was told by the angel that he should name the child Jesus, which was for a purpose. He would save God’s people from their sin!
•    In John 3:16-17 we find how Jesus would go about to live up to what He was proclaimed to do!

(John 3:16-17) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  (KJV)

•    We know Christmas celebrates God giving His only begotten Son to the world.
•    Many view Christmas in terms of what they are going to get, not what they can give!
•    I want to share some things about the subject of giving that should help you and I this morning!

Proposition: There are four things that we should remember about giving this morning that should help us celebrate Christmas in the right spirit!

I.    Remember That You Cannot Out Give God!

A.    No person can surpass what God has given to any of us!

B.    God sent Heaven’s best to this old world that man could be saved!

C.    With that said, you and I cannot worry about giving too much!

D.    The truth is we just do not give enough!

E.    If our eyes were opened to just how much God thinks we can give in comparison to what we think we can give, then we would cover our heads in shame!

II.    Remember That You Cannot Give Up Something For God That He Won’t Give You Something Better!

A.    Not necessarily speaking of sin, because it is expected of every child of God to stay out of sin. Minimum requirement for the favor of God in our lives as a Christian.

B.    Some people hold on to things, relationships, jobs, memberships in churches, etc. as if they were sacred cows!

     i.    God says to give those up sometimes and we think that we just cannot do that.
     ii.    We say this because we have put so much our life into these particular areas.
     iii.    God says to let Him have them and we say no!
     iv.    Many of us have done this numerous times!

C.    We will only stay in God’s Will and be settled with His peace when we give these issues up!

D.    No one has ever given up something for God that He has not made up for it in the greater! (Consider Job)

III.    Remember That You Cannot Expect Rewards In Heaven If You Do Not Give Down Here!

A.    Many a Baptist can be considered a Scrooge!

B.    We must give of our time, talent, and treasures!

C.    We do not give to get, but we will not be what God intended us to be if we do not start giving of ourselves! Sometimes it is more than money!

D.    This is what servant hood is all about!

IV.    Remember That You Cannot Give Your Life For Sin, Only Christ Could Have!

A.    Many of us would like to think that we would die for someone’s sin if we could! Paul expressed that he wished he could be sent to Hell if it meant that his kinsmen according to the flesh might be saved!

(Romans 9:1-5) “I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises; Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.”  (KJV)

B.    The fact is we cannot give our life for someone else’s sin.

C.    Although we would like to do things according to our thinking, we must do it God’s way! (For example: Baptisms, church memberships, etc. cannot save… though many think they do!)

D.    Mormons try to save people, so to speak, but they are following man’s doctrine and not God’s!

Conclusion:

•    Some keep Jesus in the manger, some on the cross, others in the grave, but I submit that according to the Word of God, He is in Heaven at the right hand of God!
•    Let us think about giving rather than getting!

To The Sinner:

•    Be saved!

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101 Reasons Why Every Saint Should Be Thankful

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Thanksgiving is celebrated nationally in the United States, once a year, in the latter part of the month of November. For the child of God, every day should be THANKSGIVING. The Apostle Paul, under inspiration of the Holy Ghost, penned an important precept to the Thessalonians when he stated, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” In every THING we should be thankful! A tall order, isn’t it?

I have found that when we begin our prayer time we should start with praise and thanksgiving. God inhabits the praises of His people! Praises flow from thankful hearts, and thankful hearts stem from a satisfied & contented soul. When we are thankful and grateful in prayer time, God will certainly visit us!

Listed below are 101 reasons why every child of God should be thankful! Most have a Bible verse(s) associated with each thought. Many more could be added. In fact, as you read these 101 reasons you might wonder why “this” is not mentioned or “that” verse is not associated with this particular reason and so on. The truth of the matter is that when you think you have thought everything through, something else pops in your mind. YOU JUST CANNOT OUT THANK GOD! So please extend some grace if I did not add your thought or verse. I would only ask that you be kind enough to add your thought in the comment section below!

101 Reasons Why Every 
Saint Should Be Thankful
Concerning General Areas:

“Some people complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses among thorns.” – Anonymous

#1 – We are commanded to be thankful – Psalm 50:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:6

#2 – We are exhorted to be thankful – Psalm 105:1

Concerning The Examples Of Others:

“If you want your neighbor to see what the Christ spirit will do for him, let him see what it has done for you.” – H. Beecher

#3 – Christ set an example for us to be thankful – Matthew 11:25, Matthew 26:27, John 6:11

#4 – The Heavenly host sets an example for us to be thankful – Revelation 4:9, Revelation 7:11-12, Revelation 11:16-17

#5 – Joseph set and example of enduring trials – Genesis 50:20

#6 – Moses set an example of living for God – Hebrews 11:24-29

#7 – Hannah set an example of being thankful in persistent prayer – 1 Samuel 2:1-10

#8 – Daniel set an example for us to be thankful in spite of circumstances- Daniel 6:10

#9 – Job set an example for us when we lose what we have – Job 1:21

#10 – David set an example for us in praise – Psalm 65:1-2

#11 – Elijah set an example in fervent prayer – James 5:16-18

#12 – Isaiah set an example in keeping our eyes on God – Isaiah 6:1-8

#13 – Elizabeth set an example of praise for the works of God – Luke 1:41-45

#14 – Mary set an example of rejoicing in what God has done – Luke 1:46-55

#15 – Old Testament saints collectively set an example for us to walk by faith – Hebrews 11:32-40

Concerning Our Families:

“A family that prays together, stays together!”

#16 – We should be thankful for our parents – Ephesians 6:1-3

#17 – We should be thankful for our children – Psalm 127:3

#18 – We should be thankful for our siblings – Genesis 50:17-21

#19 – We should be thankful for our spouse – Proverbs 18:22, Song Of Solomon 2:8

#20 – We should be thankful for our extended family – Psalms 16:6

#21 – We should be thankful for our family time – Psalms 128:3-6

Concerning Our Personal Lives:

“Thankfulness is the avenue to blessings!” – Anonymous

#22 – It is a good practice to be thankful- Psalm 92:1

#23 – We should be thankful for deliverance, through our Lord Jesus, from sin – Romans 7:23-25

#24 – We should be thankful for victory over death and the grave – 1 Corinthians 15:57

#25 – We should be thankful that God gives wisdom – Daniel 2:23, James 1:5

#26 – We should be thankful for the triumph of the gospel of Jesus Christ – 2 Corinthians 2:14

#27 – We should be thankful for past exhibitions of God’s provision – 1 Samuel 7:12; 1 Samuel 12:24

#28 – We should be thankful that God rewards faithfulness – Psalm 84:11

#29 – We should be thankful that God supplies our needs according to His riches – Philippians 4:19

#30 – We should be thankful that God supplies our food – Psalm 37:3, Psalm 132:15, Proverbs 13:25

#31 – We should be thankful that God supplies our clothing – Matthew 6:25

#32 – We should be thankful for the redemption by the blood of Jesus – 1 Peter 1:18-19

#33 – We should be thankful for the gift of salvation – Romans 6:23

#34 – We should be thankful for the gift of repentance – 2 Timothy 2:25

#35 – We should be thankful for the gift of faith – Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8

#36 – We should be thankful for spiritual gifts – Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1

Concerning Our Spiritual Life:

#37 – We should be thankful for our trials – 1 Peter 1:7

#38 – We should be thankful for our inheritance – 1 Peter 1:4

#39 – We should be thankful for our afflictions – Romans 5:3

“I owe more to the fire, hammer, chisel than to anything else in my Lord’s workshop” Charles Spurgeon

#40 – We should be thankful for our infirmities – Psalm 77:10

#41 – We should be thankful for our abundance – John 10:10

#42 – We should be thankful for access to God – Isaiah 55:6, John 14:6, Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:18, Ephesians 3:12

#43 – We should be thankful for contentment – 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Concerning Our Bodies:

#44 – We should be thankful for physical life – Genesis 2:7, Acts 17:28

#45 – We should be thankful days of youth – Ecclesiastes 11:9

#46 – We should be thankful for middle age – Psalm 102:24, John 14:10

#47 – We should be thankful for old age – Proverbs 3:2, Proverbs 3:16

#48 – We should be thankful for sleep – Ecclesiastes 5:12

#49 – We should be thankful for our minds – Psalm 119:11, Psalm 119:16

#50 – We should be thankful for our eyes – Psalm 36:9, Hebrews 2:9

#51 – We should be thankful for our tears – Psalm 126:5

#52 – We should be thankful for our ears – Isaiah 6:8, Acts 10:44

#53 – We should be thankful for our nose – This is one part of the body that lets us enjoy God’s Creation in many ways – Genesis 1:1

#54 – We should be thankful for our mouths – Acts 1:8

#55 – We should be thankful for our hands – Psalm 90:17

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” – Holmer

#56 – We should be thankful for our legs – Isaiah 40:31

#57 – We should be thankful for our feet – Ephesians 6:15

Concerning The Nature And Attributes Of God:

#58 – We should be thankful because God is holy – Psalm 30:4, Psalm 97:12

#59 – We should be thankful for God’s omnipotence – Genesis 17:1, Exodus 6:3, Ephesians 3:20

#60 – We should be thankful for God’s omnipresence – Psalm 139:7, Jeremiah 23:23

#61 – We should be thankful for God’s omniscience – Psalm 139:1-6, Proverbs 5:21

#62 – We should be thankful for God’s immutability – Psalm 102:26-27, James 1:17

#63 – We should be thankful for God’s integrity – Titus 1:2

#64 – We should be thankful for God’s grace – Ephesians 2:8

#65 – We should be thankful for God’s mercy – Titus 3:5

#66 – We should be thankful for God’s peace – Philippians 4:7, Colossians 3:15

#67 – We should be thankful for God’s keeping power – 1 Peter 1:5

#68 – We should be thankful for God’s safety – Proverb 21:31

“When God measures a man, he puts the tape around the heart not the head.” – Anonymous

#69 – We should be thankful for God’s love – John 3:16

#70 – We should be thankful for God’s justice – Psalm 89:14

#71 – We should be thankful for God’s fellowship – 1 John 1:3

#72 – We should be thankful for God’s chastening – Hebrews 12:5-11

Concerning Jesus Christ:

#73 – We should be thankful for His advocacy – 1 John 2:1

#74 – We should be thankful for His intercession – Hebrews 7:25

#75 – We should be thankful for His sacrifice – Hebrews 9:26

#76 – We should be thankful for His name – Romans 10:13

“The name of Jesus is the one lever that lifts the world.” – Anonymous

 
#77 – We should be thankful for His work – Luke 4:18

#78 – We should be thankful for His temptation – Matthew 4:1, Hebrews 2:18, Hebrews 4:15

#79 – We should be thankful for His impeccability – 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:22, Hebrews 4:15, 1 John 3:5

#80 – We should be thankful for His compassion – Hebrews 5:2, Matthew 9:36, Matthew 14:14, Matthew 15:32

#81 – We should be thankful for His meekness and gentleness – Matthew 11:28-30

#82 – We should be thankful for His resurrection – John 16:7

#83 – We should be thankful for His second coming – 1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Concerning The Holy Ghost:

#84 – We should be thankful for His work in the sinner – John 16:7-11

#85 – We should be thankful for His indwelling ministry – John 14:16

#86 – We should be thankful for His sealing ministry -Ephesians 4:30

#87 – We should be thankful for His filling ministry – Ephesians 5:18

“There isn’t anything quite so chilling, quite so disheartening as a man without the Holy Spirit preaching about the Holy Spirit.” – Tozer

#88 – We should be thankful for His comforting ministry – John 14:26, John 16:7

#89 – We should be thankful for His teaching ministry – John 14:26, John 16:13, 1 John 2:27

#90 – We should be thankful for His witnessing ministry – John 15:26-27, Romans 5:5

#91 – We should be thankful for His fruit in our lives – Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:22-23

#92 – We should be thankful for His work in the Scriptures – 1 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:21

#93 – We should be thankful for His work in our prayer life – Romans 8:26, Jude 20, Ephesians 6:18

Concerning What Is Going On In Others’ Lives

#94 – We should be thankful because people respond to God’s Word – 1 Thessalonians 2:13

#95 – We should be thankful for the conversion of others – Romans 6:17

#96 – We should be thankful for the faith exhibited by others – Romans 1:8

#97 – We should be thankful for the grace bestowed upon others – 1 Corinthians 1:4

#98 – We should be thankful for the love exhibited by others – 2 Thessalonians 1:3

“The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident.” – Lamb

#99 – We should be thankful for the zeal expressed by others – 2 Corinthians 8:16

#100 – We should be thankful that God is near – Psalm 75:1

#101 – We should be thankful for the enabling to serve – 1 Timothy 1:12

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Conclusion:

It has been my sincere desire to share these thoughts concerning being thankful. If you have any suggestions or additions, then please leave them in the comment form below!

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    Explore the entire New Testament in greater depth. This complete set of New Testament commentaries from the pen of expositor John Phillips will provide pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of the Bible with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Preachers especially will appreciate these commentaries as they provide a model and resource for sermons and lessons. Working from the familiar King James Version, Dr. Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s word in greater detail for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.

    A frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and workshops across North America, John Phillips served as assistant director of the Moody Correspondence School as well as director of the Emmaus Correspondence School, one of the world’s largest Bible correspondence ministries. He also taught in the Moody Evening School and on the Moody Broadcasting radio network. He and his wife, Betty, live in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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