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Guests Welcome:
On Sunday mornings we serve coffee and donuts at 9:15 before Sunday
School. We also have Wednesday evening Bible study where small groups
can get together to study God's word, draw closer to God and encourage
one another. To find out more about what you can expect on a Sunday,
please see our guests
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Don't
Forget Your Sweetie!
Valentine's Day
Sunday, Feb 14, 2010 |
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Devotional ~~~
You Are
Very Important to God
“And
Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And behold, there was a man
named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was
rich.” Luke 19:1-2
In Luke nineteen we read the story of
a man named Zaccheus, who was a publican. Now, the publicans were tax
collectors, and most of them were crooks; and it is doubtless that
Zacchaeus was one of these crooks. But Zacchaeus sought to see Jesus as
He passed through his town. Because he was a small fellow and could not
see over the crowd, Zacchaeus ran ahead and climbed a tree in order to
see Jesus. When Jesus passed by, He looked up and saw Zacchaeus and
said to him, “… Zacchaeus, make haste, and come
down; for today I must abide at thy house” (verse 5). And
Zacchaeus came down and said, “… Behold, Lord, the
half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from
any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold” (verse
8). Jesus said to him, “… This day is salvation
come to this house … For the Son of man is come to seek and
to save that which was lost” (verses 9-10).
Zacchaeus
Meets Jesus
Now, Zacchaeus doubtless thought that he was not very important to
anyone except to himself, and he was out for number one. But he was
very interested in this man named Jesus, and he was in for the surprise
of his life. I'm certain that three thoughts jumped into the mind of
Zacchaeus as Jesus spoke to him in verse five:
“He
sees me.” Jesus looked up into the tree.
“He
knows me.” He called Zacchaeus by name.
“He wants
me.” Jesus asked to go to his house.
Did you know you are very important to God? Let that sink into your
heart. The Lord sees you. He really sees you. He knows all about you,
and He wants you. Have you ever thought about the fact that He loves us
one by one? Even the very hairs of our heads are numbered.
There’s no need to be out on a limb without Him. Zacchaeus
was out on a limb, but oh, thank God, Zacchaeus found Jesus, but only
because Jesus found Zacchaeus.
The
Faith of Zacchaeus
Now, how did Zacchaeus come to know the Lord? I want you to notice his
faith.
He had an intelligent faith. Verse three says Zacchaeus
“sought to see Jesus Who He was.” Zacchaeus wanted
the truth about this man Jesus. It's not enough for you to have a
passing relationship with Jesus; you need to see Who Jesus Christ
really is.
He had an experiential faith. Being a Christian is not just
intellectually believing things about the Lord; it is receiving the
Lord. You are not saved by the plan of salvation, you are saved by the
Man of salvation; and His name is Jesus. Zacchaeus knew more than facts
about Jesus, Jesus went home with him.
He had a transforming faith. When a man like Zacchaeus starts talking
about giving away his money (verse 8), perk up your ears because
something has happened! This doesn't sound like Zacchaeus; it sounds
like Jesus. His life was changed. No longer was Zacchaeus a money
grabbling, penny pinching, dishonest, crooked skin flint.
The
Grace of God
He had been transformed by the grace of God. Do you know the grace of
God? It is a saving grace. Zacchaeus was saved not only from hell, he
was saved from his sin. The Bible says in Matthew 1:21, “…
thou shalt call his name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their
sins.”
It is a sustaining grace. The Scripture says that Jesus went home with
Zacchaeus. That is illustrative of the fact that Jesus Christ abides
within our hearts.
Finally, it is surviving grace. Jesus is able to keep Zacchaeus, and we
will someday see him in heaven.
That same grace is available to you. When Jesus Christ comes into your
life; He will save you, abide with you, and keep you for eternity.
Friend, let me tell you something: if you're out on a limb without Him,
one of these days, the devil is going to cut that limb off from behind
you, and you're going to find yourself under the sod without God
— lost — forever lost.
But you are important to God. He sees you, knows you, and wants you.
You don’t have to stay out on a limb without Him.
From Adrian Rogers - Love
Worth Finding
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Marine's
Prayer
"Almighty
Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me
aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best
self, guarding me agains dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me
to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones, and Thee
without shame or fear. Protect my family.
Give me the will to do
the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with
vigo and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily
performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the
duties my Country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Help me to
wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the
traditions which I must uphold.
If I am inclined to doubt, steady
my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist it; if I should
miss the mark, give me courage to try again.
Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may
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Baptist Church of Sarcoxie |
Come
join us for one of our services.
Sunday
morning:
9:15 Fellowship, coffee and donuts.
9:45 Sunday School
10:50 Morning worship
Sunday
evening:
6:00 Evening worship
Wednesday
evening:
6:30 Solid Rock Cafe
7:00 Bible study & Prayer Group
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Bible Verse:
But thanks be to God, who gives us the
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57 (NKJV)
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Honoring
All Who Served
&
those who supported them
America, the land of the Free,
because of the Brave.
"Thank
You!"
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Pray
for Our Nation, Our Soldiers and the families they
left behind!
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If
you don't stand behind our troops,
PLEASE
feel free to stand in front of them!
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Greater
love has no one than this,
than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
John
15:13 (NKJV)
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