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Opening: When I first met Steve Toews at a restaurant in El Dorado KS to talk about the position I now hold, he mentioned to me the phrase “Equipping Future Generations.” This phrase intrigued me.   We have seen a picture of that phrase as we have celebrated parent/child dedication.   As we begin, what does the phrase “equipping future generations” mean to you? Introduction: Psalms were used in worship.   This particular psalm was written by Asaph. David appointed Asaph to serve “by giving constant praise and thanks to the Lord God and to lead Israelites in worship. [1] Psalms 50 and 73–83 are attributed to him [2] Remember (Vs. 1-4) ·          Vs. 1-2-Asaph begins by leading the people in worship by focusing on “remembering.” ·          Vs. 3-what we have heard & known, what our fathers have told us o    The facts of their past history had been handed down ora...

Here are my notes from my sermon today at Hesston MB entitled, "What's Next?" Last week, Pastor Brad had two main points: Holy Spirit gives glory to Jesus & Disciples give glory to Jesus by testifying. (See John 15:26-27). Jesus shared his vision-tell others about me. Introduction: When Mitchell was younger, he loved to know the schedule for the day.   As we would talk about our plans, he would say “what’s next”.   Even if we gave him a whole day’s schedule, he would respond “what’s next.” Today’s message is one of the final times Jesus has with his disciples and I am sure the disciples are asking “what’s next.”   Read John 16:5-14 ·          Good (vs. 5-7) o    Vs. 5-Where are you going? §   Disciples were ordinary people like you & me. They doubt and do not understand (see vs. 18-what does He mean? We don’t understand.) o    Vs. 6-Bad News: Jesus is leaving-filled with grie...

Below are my notes from message today at Hesston MB titled, "Bad News, Good News".  It was part 2 of a message that I began during advent on Romans 5.  See previous message notes  here Introduction: Has someone ever said this to you? I have bad news & good news.   Which do you want to hear first?   How do you respond?   This is part two of a message I began during Advent with only one point:   Give More Grace   What is grace? ·          Grace = One Way Love, it is for all of life. ·          We are brought into God’s kingdom by grace; we are sanctified by grace; we receive both temporal and spiritual blessings by grace; we are motivated to obedience by grace; we are called to serve and enabled to serve by grace; we receive strength to endure trials by grace; and finally, we are glorified by grace. The entire Christian life is lived under the re...