“Grrr…attitude Series”
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Military Appreciation Service – November 10th
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The Gratitude of Samson – November 17th
BOILING!!! That is what this Sunday’s message has been doing in my heart! “Grrr…attitude” is a faithless heart condition. It is found when we are ungrateful for what God has given us and refuse to use it to do His work.
During this season of Thanksgiving, remember that God’s greatest work in your life is still ahead of you! His next step for you is already beginning. His solution is in your hand. You’re not waiting for Him to act, He’s waiting for you to start.
Judges 15:14-17 (NLT) As Samson arrived at Lehi, the Philistines came shouting in triumph. But the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon Samson, and he snapped the ropes on his arms as if they were burnt strands of flax, and they fell from his wrists.15 Then he found the jawbone of a recently killed donkey. He picked it up and killed 1,000 Philistines with it. 16 Then Samson said, “With the jawbone of a donkey, I’ve piled them in heaps! With the jawbone of a donkey, I’ve killed a thousand men!” 17 When he finished his boasting, he threw away the jawbone; and the place was named Jawbone Hill. My point this Sunday is perfectly seen in this picture of Samson’s weapon and finished work:
STOP WAITING FOR WHAT YOU WANT AND START WORKING WITH WHAT YOU HAVE!
All Samson had was the jawbone of a donkey to help him survive, succeed, and solve his life’s problems. That was all he needed! What do you have in your hand today? It may seem stupid and small, but when you surrender yourself to God’s spirit and power He will use it to leave a life changing legacy for His Glory! See You Sunday, Pastor David Rathel. [/item]
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The “Grrr…Attitude” Of Elijah – 1 Kings 17-18 – November 24
There’s no way for me to describe the feeling of preaching a message I believe is from God and seeing people actually “Get It.” All I can say is WOW! Last Sunday’s message was like taking a pill of truth and receiving God’s perfect cure. The story of Samson in Judges 13-16 clearly taught us this principle of gratitude: Stop waiting for what you want and start working with what you have.
I have been asking God this week to show me exactly what you need to hear. This Sunday the story of “Grrr…Attitude” moves on to the life of the prophet Elijah. In 1 Kings 17-18 Elijah’s life gets turned upside down to show him, a poor widow, and eventually the whole nation one amazing principle of gratitude.
Elijah’s Gratitude Principle:
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Thanksgiving Sunday – December 1st
On The Sunday following Thanksgiving we will gather as a Church family in both services to worship, pray and thank God for all He has done for us this year. When I say we; I mean YOU! It’s your turn to take the mic and give a message to everyone about the people and things you are thankful for.
So, take a few minutes on ThanksGiving Day to “Count Your Blessings.” Make a list! Check it twice! Then show up this Sunday ready to give God the praise for all he’s done for you. If you’ve had a difficult year or if you have lost someone or something dear to you, then I promise that this will be the perfect cure for those holiday blues. What do you have to lose? The whole reason for the yearly celebration of ThanksGiving in our nation is to point us in the direction of our blessings. This was the intent of the founding this amazing holiday. So get busy making your ThanksGiving list and and get ready for Sunday at RiverTown. It will be totally spontaneous and only God himself knows how much and by whom He will be thanked for what he has done this year.
I really believe that this could be the best worship service of the year. I keep thinking to myself, “What if everyone in attendance comes to worship this Sunday with a real and personal offering of thanksgiving to the giver of all good things.” WOW! I really think it will be the first time I’ve ever been in a church service where everyone was grateful! I can’t wait to see how God in heaven will respond to a church service like that.
Please also pray for the safety, blessing and God’s anointing on our mission team from RiverTown that is in Century Florida on ThanksGiving day. My family has the privilege of being a part of this team. About 25 of us will be there together providing a meal for those in need in this impoverished community. Please pray especially that we will see people in that community be born again. We plan on having some stories to tell on Sunday ourselves from Century. Here are some verses from God’s word to help you get in the mood for ThanksGiving Day and inspire your hearts for Sunday morning.
All For Jesus,
Pastor David Rathel
34 Bible Verses About “Giving Thanks”!
1. II Samuel 22:50 – Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.
2. 1 Chronicles 16:8 – Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
3. 1 Chronicles 16:34 – O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
4. 1 Chronicles 16:35 – And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.
5. 2 Chronicles 31:2 – And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.
6. Psalm 18:49 – Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
7. Psalm 30:4 – Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
8. Psalm 30:12 – To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
9. Psalm 35:18 – I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.
10. Psalm 75:1 – Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
11. Psalm 79:13 – So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.
12. Psalm 92:1 – It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and sing praises unto thy name, O most high:
13. Psalm 97:12 – Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
14. Psalm 105:1 – O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
15. Psalm 106:1 – Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.
16. Psalm 106:47 – Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.
17. Psalm 107:1 – O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.
18. Psalm 118:1 – O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endures for ever.
19. Psalm 119:62 – At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
20. Psalm 136:1 – O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.
21. Psalm 136:2 – O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endures for ever.
22. Psalm 136:3 – O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endures for
23. Psalm 136:26 – O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endures for ever.
24. Psalm 140:13 – Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
25. Mark 14:23 – And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.
26. Luke 22:19 – And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
27. John 6:11 – And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.
28. Romans 14:6 – He that regards the day, regards it unto the Lord; and he that regards not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he that eats not, to the Lord he eats not, and gives God thanks.
29. 1 Corinthians 11:24 – And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
30. I Corinthians 15:57 – But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
31. Colossians 1:3 – We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
32. I Thessalonians 1:2 – We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;
33. I Thessalonians 5:18 – In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
34. II Thessalonians 2:13 – But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
