Finding Yourself Lost

Isaiah 55:7 (KJV)

[7] Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

Becoming Lost In Unfamiliar Territory Is Never The Desired Outcome…

Life Is A Journey Through (Unfamiliar Territory)-

And Sometimes We Suddenly Realize That “We’re Lost”

A Wrong Turn or A Trail That Was A Dead End…

Often The Only Solutions Are One of Two-

• Retrace Your Steps

• Stay Where You Are And Cry Out for Help

-Anything Else Could Result In Death!

God Says :

• Forsake Your Way and Thoughts

• Return Unto The Lord

He Will Abundantly (Pardon)…

So When You Look Around And Find Yourself “Lost”

Don’t Be a Hardhead Refusing To Go Back…

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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Antithesis

Isaiah 53:3 (KJV)

[3] He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

An (Antithesis) Is Used In Writing To Present an Idea From Presenting Two Seemingly Opposite Ideas!

This Understood Old Testament Prophetic Scripture Concerning Jesus Christ Is the “Antithesis”…

In A World Seeking (Acceptance)-(Happiness)

The Scripture Declares Mankind Would Be Ashamed of Him!

Because He Doesn’t (Fit) The Description of What We’re Seeking For!

And Yet If You Look Close At The Scripture This Morning…

Can You See?

It Will Produce The Opposite In You of What He Was and How The (General Public) Views Him…

This (Antithesis) Can Bring You Joy Unspeakable…

Out of Despising, Rejection, Sorrow and Grief

From A King-

Is Delivered The Hope of The Ages!

Go Figure, Jesus May Be Nearer Than You Think?

It Could Be You’re Looking At The Wrong Things…

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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Going Viral

Psalms 69:12 (KJV)

[12] They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.

Going Viral- The Moniker of Desire for This Generation!

In A Generation Fueled By The Need To Be Recognized and Noticed!

In This Social Media Crazed Era of Connecting We Have Never Found Ourselves More Alone and Un-Connected…

What Was Thought To Bring “Acceptance and Satisfaction”

Became Negative and The Most Popular Song Among-Drunkards…

Going Viral has become a virus…

One God Knowing Who We Are

Far Out Numbers a Million “Likes” or “Friends”

You Might Want To Reevaluate

Who Is More Important-

“Him or Them?”

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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The Sacrifice of Praise

1 Samuel 15:22 (KJV)

[22] And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

The Sacrifice of Praise Is Important But Not Paramount!

Worship is Not Greater Than Obedience…

Saul bringing back the best lambs for sacrifice.....

For worship and praise!

Many Come Praising Him and Yet Are Not Obedient To His Word!

Better To Obey…

Then Bring Your Sacrifice of Praise!

You Cannot Praise Your Way Into Obedience…

But-

You Can Obey Your Way Into True Praise!

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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The Power of One Emotion

Psalms 119:165 (KJV)

[165] Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

To Love His Law…

Love: An intense feeling of deep affection…a great interest and pleasure in something!

This One Emotion For God’s World-

Produces The Commodity That The Whole World Is Seeking For-

*PEACE…

PEACE is the result not the action…

Loving His Law Is The Action!

You Want Peace?

First…Love His Law-(His Sovereign World)

Then….not just any temporary peace but “Great Peace” that will cover all your world!

*And Then Nothing Shall Be An Offense To You!

The Power of One Emotion…

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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The Root of Your Anxieties!

Matthew 5:44 (KJV)

[44] But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

You Say-

“How Can This Be?”

How Could Anyone Accomplish This?

Only When You Realize That The Problem Is—-

• Not Your Enemy-

• Not Those Who Curse You-

• Not Those Who Hate You-

• Not  Those Who Despitefully Use You-

• Not Even Those That Persecute You -

*The Root of Our Anxiety Is Found In Our Relationship With God…

Think About It Today-

When All Is Well With Our Relationship With God… Nothing Offends Us Or Rocks Our World-

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Because When You’re At Peace With Your God, You’re At Peace No Matter What Comes At You…

Repair Your Relationship With God and All Else Will Pale…

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:7 (KJV)

[7] Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

One Dictionary Says That The Beatitudes Means-The Highest Happiness….

More Correctly They Are “Attitudes” That Produce A Tremendous Consequence…

If…. You Need Mercy

Then I Suggest That You Store Up Some Coming Credit!

By First Giving Mercy…

• Before You Demand Justice

• Before You Cast Judgement

• Before You Execute Penalty

• Before You Treat Severely

Remember… You May Need Mercy Tomorrow!

The Right Attitude Is “Mercy”

Start A Savings Account Today!

(Be)Attitude

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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