Jeremy Dawson Sermons and Devos

<p>Are you scared to talk to God cause it's been so long? Has a dry season left you guilty or feeling alone?<br>.<br>We are in a series called EVERY WORD and today we are going to look at how God’s Word brings us through dry spells back to seasons of growth and fruitfulness.<br>.<br>Share your thoughts and write to me at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.</p>

<p>Did you know that God is interested in every aspect of our life? Continuing the Every word Series, in this message Pastor Jeremy talks about how God’s Word guides our day –conversations, decisions, feelings, relationships. <br>.<br>Share your thoughts with us in the section below or write to me at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>Almost everything you are today the way you make decisions, take responsibility, start new <a href="http://relationships...etc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">relationships...etc</a> is because of what has been said to you by people who matter. ‘WORDS’ have built and broken you, encouraged or crippled you, taught or disadvantaged you, led or misled you. <br>In this message, Pastor Jeremy talks about how God’s word... when in our hearts (system)... helps us discern between truth and the lies we are fed.<br>.<br>If you have any questions, please comment/write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>In this sermon, Pastor Jeremy talks about how the Bible is a unique book because, as the Word of God, it nourishes us in our<br>spiritual life. <br>.<br>This series is about exploring the scriptures for instances when men and women of faith were encouraged, instructed edified, challenged, warned and convicted by the word of God.<br>.<br>If you have any questions, please write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>Proceeding from the Vision for this year: Every man for the Master and His Mission, in this sermon, Pastor Jeremy talks about how can we be certain that my life is a blessing. He talks about three aspects. <br>When my life is Holy, Useful and Prepared to do any good work. The master uses me for special purposes.<br>.<br>If you have thoughts you'd like to share, write to us at: <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>In this message, Pastor Jeremy Dawson talks about the vision for Covenant Life, 2020. <br>Covenant Life is a community of faith that is committed to developing mature and connected disciples of Jesus Christ<br>Our questions this year!<br>1. Who is my master?<br>2. What is my mission</p>

<p>Welcome to our Watch Night service!<br>Below is a list of all the songs and an attachment to the song lyrics if you would like to sing along. <br><br>1:45 - What a beautiful name it is <br>6:33 - Draw me close to you<br>10:15 - I will trust in you<br>17:15 - I just want to praise you<br>21:40 - He is able more than able <br>35:20 - Cause I love you Lord <br><br>Song Lyrics: <br><a href="https://1drv.ms/w/s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://1drv.ms/w/s</a>!Ap84RjZjCNxxgvoof4cSOYTMu1_teA<br><br><br>Hope that this service was a blessing to you and your family. <br>Wishing you a Very blessed and Happy New Year from the Covenant Life Family! <br><br>Like, share and subscribe for more!</p>

<p>Have you ever wondered what difference the Love of God makes to you or me?<br>.<br>This Christmas message, Pastor Jeremy speaks about how the love of God has been poured into our hearts.</p>

<p>From the Christmas story, today we focus on the Manger.</p>

<p>From the Christmas story, today we focus on the Donkey.</p>

<p>16 Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah:<br><br>18 “A voice was heard in Ramah,<br> weeping and loud lamentation,<br>Rachel weeping for her children;<br> she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.”<br><br>19 But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead.” 21 And he rose and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he withdrew to the district of Galilee. 23 And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, that he would be called a Nazarene.</p>

<p>Matthew 2: 1 -15<br>1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men[a] from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose[b] and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:<br><br>6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,<br> are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;<br>for from you shall come a ruler<br> who will shepherd my people Israel.’”<br><br>7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.</p>

<p>Luke 3 English Standard Version (ESV)<br><br>John the Baptist Prepares the Way<br><br> In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, <br>2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness. <br>3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. <br>4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet,<br><br>“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:<br>‘Prepare the way of the Lord,<br> make his paths straight.<br>5 Every valley shall be filled,<br> and every mountain and hill shall be made low,<br>and the crooked shall become straight,<br> and the rough places shall become level ways,<br>6 and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’”<br><br>7 He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? <br>8 Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. <br>9 Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”<br><br>10 And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” <br>11 And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” <br>12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” 13 And he said to them, “Collect no more than you are authorized to do.” <br>14 Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.”<br><br>15 As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, 16 John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. <br>17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”<br><br>18 So with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people. <br>19 But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done, <br>20 added this to them all, that he locked up John in prison.<br><br>21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, <br>22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”</p>

<p>The Return to Nazareth<br><br>39 And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. <br>40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.<br><br>The Boy Jesus in the Temple<br><br>41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. <br>42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. <br>43 And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, <br>44 but supposing him to be in the group they went a day's journey, but then they began to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances, <br>45 and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him. <br>46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. <br>47 And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. <br>48 And when his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.” <br>49 And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”<br>50 And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. <br>51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.<br><br>52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.</p>

<p>Jesus Presented at the Temple<br><br>22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord <br>23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) <br>24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” <br>25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <br>26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. <br>27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, <br>28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,<br><br>29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant[e] depart in peace,<br> according to your word;<br>30 for my eyes have seen your salvation<br>31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,<br>32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,<br> and for glory to your people Israel.”<br><br>33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. <br>34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed <br>35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”<br><br>36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, <br>37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. <br>38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.</p>

<p>Luke 2 English Standard Version (ESV)<br><br>The Birth of Jesus Christ<br><br> In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. <br>2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. <br>3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. <br>4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. <br>6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. <br>7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.<br><br>The Shepherds and the Angels<br><br>8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. <br>9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. <br>10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. <br>11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. <br>12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” <br>13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,<br><br>14 “Glory to God in the highest,<br> and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”[d]<br><br>15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” <br>16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.<br>18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. <br>19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. <br>20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.<br><br>21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.</p>

<p>In this sermon, Pastor Jeremy expands on how James talks about three ways to finish strong. <br>.<br>.<br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>The Birth of John the Baptist<br>57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. <br>58 And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. <br>59 And on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child. And they would have called him Zechariah after his father,<br>60 but his mother answered, “No; he shall be called John.” <br>61 And they said to her, “None of your relatives is called by this name.” <br>62 And they made signs to his father, inquiring what he wanted him to be called. <br>63 And he asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they all wondered. <br>64 And immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God. <br>65 And fear came on all their neighbors. And all these things were talked about through all the hill country of Judea, <br>66 and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, “What then will this child be?” For the hand of the Lord was with him.<br><br>Zechariah's Prophecy<br><br>67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,<br><br>68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,<br> for he has visited and redeemed his people<br>69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us<br> in the house of his servant David,<br>70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,<br>71 that we should be saved from our enemies<br> and from the hand of all who hate us;<br>72 to show the mercy promised to our fathers<br> and to remember his holy covenant,<br>73 the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us<br>74 that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies,<br>might serve him without fear,<br>75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.<br>76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;<br> for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,<br>77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people<br> in the forgiveness of their sins,<br>78 because of the tender mercy of our God,<br> whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high<br>79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,<br> to guide our feet into the way of peace.”<br><br>80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.</p>

<p>Mary Visits Elizabeth<br><br>39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. <br>41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, <br>42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! <br>43 And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? <br>44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. <br>45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”<br><br>Mary's Song of Praise: The Magnificat<br><br>46 And Mary said,<br><br>“My soul magnifies the Lord,<br>47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,<br>48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.<br> For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;<br>49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me,<br> and holy is his name.<br>50 And his mercy is for those who fear him<br> from generation to generation.<br>51 He has shown strength with his arm;<br> he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;<br>52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones<br> and exalted those of humble estate;<br>53 he has filled the hungry with good things,<br> and the rich he has sent away empty.<br>54 He has helped his servant Israel,<br> in remembrance of his mercy,<br>55 as he spoke to our fathers,<br> to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”<br><br>56 And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home.</p>

<p>Birth of Jesus Foretold<br><br>26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, <br>27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. <br>28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!”<br>29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. <br>30 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. <br>32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, <br>33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”<br><br>34 And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?”<br><br>35 And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. <br>36 And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. <br>37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” <br>38 And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.</p>

<p>Luke 1 English Standard Version (ESV)<br>Dedication to Theophilus<br><br>1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, <br>2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, <br>3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, <br>4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.<br><br>Birth of John the Baptist Foretold<br><br>5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. <br>6 And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. <br>7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.<br><br>8 Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, <br>9 according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <br>10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense. <br>11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. <br>12 And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. <br>13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. <br>14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, <br>15 for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. <br>16 And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, <br>17 and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.”<br><br>18 And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” <br>19 And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. <br>20 And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.” <br>21 And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering at his delay in the temple. <br>22 And when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he kept making signs to them and remained mute. 23 And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home.<br><br>24 After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, <br>25 “Thus the Lord has done for me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.”</p>

<p>Psalm 26 English Standard Version (ESV)<br>I Will Bless the Lord<br>Of David<br>.<br>Vindicate me, O Lord,<br> for I have walked in my integrity,<br> and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.<br>2 Prove me, O Lord, and try me;<br> test my heart and my mind.[a]<br>3 For your steadfast love is before my eyes,<br> and I walk in your faithfulness.<br><br>4 I do not sit with men of falsehood,<br> nor do I consort with hypocrites.<br>5 I hate the assembly of evildoers,<br> and I will not sit with the wicked.<br><br>6 I wash my hands in innocence<br> and go around your altar, O Lord,<br>7 proclaiming thanksgiving aloud,<br> and telling all your wondrous deeds.<br><br>8 O Lord, I love the habitation of your house<br> and the place where your glory dwells.<br>9 Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,<br> nor my life with bloodthirsty men,<br>10 in whose hands are evil devices,<br> and whose right hands are full of bribes.<br><br>11 But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;<br> redeem me, and be gracious to me.<br>12 My foot stands on level ground;<br> in the great assembly I will bless the Lord.</p>

<p>Psalm 145 English Standard Version (ESV)<br>Great Is the Lord<br> A Song of Praise. Of David.<br><br> I will extol you, my God and King,<br> and bless your name forever and ever.<br>2 Every day I will bless you<br> and praise your name forever and ever.<br>3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,<br> and his greatness is unsearchable.<br><br>4 One generation shall commend your works to another,<br> and shall declare your mighty acts.<br>5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty,<br> and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.<br>6 They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds,<br> and I will declare your greatness.<br>7 They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness<br> and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.<br><br>8 The Lord is gracious and merciful,<br> slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.<br>9 The Lord is good to all,<br> and his mercy is over all that he has made.<br><br>10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,<br> and all your saints shall bless you!<br>11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom<br> and tell of your power,<br>12 to make known to the children of man your[b] mighty deeds,<br> and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.<br>13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,<br> and your dominion endures throughout all generations.<br><br>[The Lord is faithful in all his words<br> and kind in all his works.][c]<br>14 The Lord upholds all who are falling<br> and raises up all who are bowed down.<br>15 The eyes of all look to you,<br> and you give them their food in due season.<br>16 You open your hand;<br> you satisfy the desire of every living thing.<br>17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways<br> and kind in all his works.<br>18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,<br> to all who call on him in truth.<br>19 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him;<br> he also hears their cry and saves them.<br>20 The Lord preserves all who love him,<br> but all the wicked he will destroy.<br><br>21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,<br> and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.</p>

<p>Psalm 20 English Standard Version (ESV)<br>Trust in the Name of the Lord Our God<br>To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.<br><br><br> May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble!<br> May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!<br>2 May he send you help from the sanctuary<br> and give you support from Zion!<br>3 May he remember all your offerings<br> and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah<br><br>4 May he grant you your heart's desire<br> and fulfill all your plans!<br>5 May we shout for joy over your salvation,<br> and in the name of our God set up our banners!<br>May the Lord fulfill all your petitions!<br><br>6 Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed;<br> he will answer him from his holy heaven<br> with the saving might of his right hand.<br>7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,<br> but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.<br>8 They collapse and fall,<br> but we rise and stand upright.<br><br>9 O Lord, save the king!<br> May he answer us when we call.</p>

<p>Psalm 34 English Standard Version (ESV)<br>Taste and See That the Lord Is Good<br>[a] Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away.<br><br>I will bless the Lord at all times;<br> his praise shall continually be in my mouth.<br>2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord;<br> let the humble hear and be glad.<br>3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me,<br> and let us exalt his name together!<br><br>4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me<br> and delivered me from all my fears.<br>5 Those who look to him are radiant,<br> and their faces shall never be ashamed.<br>6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him<br> and saved him out of all his troubles.<br>7 The angel of the Lord encamps<br> around those who fear him, and delivers them.<br><br>8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!<br> Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!<br>9 Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,<br> for those who fear him have no lack!<br>10 The young lions suffer want and hunger;<br> but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.<br><br>11 Come, O children, listen to me;<br> I will teach you the fear of the Lord.<br>12 What man is there who desires life<br> and loves many days, that he may see good?<br>13 Keep your tongue from evil<br> and your lips from speaking deceit.<br>14 Turn away from evil and do good;<br> seek peace and pursue it.<br><br>15 The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous<br> and his ears toward their cry.<br>16 The face of the Lord is against those who do evil,<br> to cut off the memory of them from the earth.<br>17 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears<br> and delivers them out of all their troubles.<br>18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted<br> and saves the crushed in spirit.<br><br>19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous,<br> but the Lord delivers him out of them all.<br>20 He keeps all his bones;<br> not one of them is broken.<br>21 Affliction will slay the wicked,<br> and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.<br>22 The Lord redeems the life of his servants;<br> none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.</p>

<p>Psalm 19 English Standard Version (ESV)<br>The Law of the Lord Is Perfect<br>To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.<br><br> The heavens declare the glory of God,<br> and the sky above[a] proclaims his handiwork.<br>2 Day to day pours out speech,<br> and night to night reveals knowledge.<br>3 There is no speech, nor are there words,<br> whose voice is not heard.<br>4 Their voice[b] goes out through all the earth,<br> and their words to the end of the world.<br>In them he has set a tent for the sun,<br>5 which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,<br> and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.<br>6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens,<br> and its circuit to the end of them,<br> and there is nothing hidden from its heat.<br><br>7 The law of the Lord is perfect,[c]<br> reviving the soul;<br>the testimony of the Lord is sure,<br> making wise the simple;<br>8 the precepts of the Lord are right,<br> rejoicing the heart;<br>the commandment of the Lord is pure,<br> enlightening the eyes;<br>9 the fear of the Lord is clean,<br> enduring forever;<br>the rules[d] of the Lord are true,<br> and righteous altogether.<br>10 More to be desired are they than gold,<br> even much fine gold;<br>sweeter also than honey<br> and drippings of the honeycomb.<br>11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;<br> in keeping them there is great reward.<br><br>12 Who can discern his errors?<br> Declare me innocent from hidden faults.<br>13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;<br> let them not have dominion over me!<br>Then I shall be blameless,<br> and innocent of great transgression.<br><br>14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart<br> be acceptable in your sight,<br> O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.</p>

<p>Psalm 8 English Standard Version (ESV)<br>How Majestic Is Your Name<br>To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith.[a] A Psalm of David.<br><br> O Lord, our Lord,<br> how majestic is your name in all the earth!<br>You have set your glory above the heavens.<br>2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants,<br>you have established strength because of your foes,<br> to still the enemy and the avenger.<br><br>3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,<br> the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,<br>4 what is man that you are mindful of him,<br> and the son of man that you care for him?<br><br>5 Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings[b]<br> and crowned him with glory and honor.<br>6 You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;<br> you have put all things under his feet,<br>7 all sheep and oxen,<br> and also the beasts of the field,<br>8 the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea,<br> whatever passes along the paths of the seas.<br><br>9 O Lord, our Lord,<br> how majestic is your name in all the earth!</p>

<p>Psalm 119: 73-80 ESV<br><br>73 Your hands have made and fashioned me;<br> give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.<br>74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,<br> because I have hoped in your word.<br>75 I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous,<br> and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.<br>76 Let your steadfast love comfort me<br> according to your promise to your servant.<br>77 Let your mercy come to me, that I may live;<br> for your law is my delight.<br>78 Let the insolent be put to shame,<br> because they have wronged me with falsehood;<br> as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.<br>79 Let those who fear you turn to me,<br> that they may know your testimonies.<br>80 May my heart be blameless in your statutes,<br> that I may not be put to shame!</p>

<p>Continuing the series James the Brother, in chapter 4, Pastor Jeremy explains the reasons behind our unanswered prayers. <br><br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>Psalm 86 English Standard Version (ESV)<br><br>Great Is Your Steadfast Love<br>A Prayer of David.<br><br>Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me,<br> for I am poor and needy.<br>2 Preserve my life, for I am godly;<br> save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.<br>3 Be gracious to me, O Lord,<br> for to you do I cry all the day.<br>4 Gladden the soul of your servant,<br> for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.<br>5 For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,<br> abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.<br>6 Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;<br> listen to my plea for grace.<br>7 In the day of my trouble I call upon you,<br> for you answer me.<br><br>8 There is none like you among the gods, O Lord,<br> nor are there any works like yours.<br>9 All the nations you have made shall come<br> and worship before you, O Lord,<br> and shall glorify your name.<br>10 For you are great and do wondrous things;<br> you alone are God.<br>11 Teach me your way, O Lord,<br> that I may walk in your truth;<br> unite my heart to fear your name.<br>12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,<br> and I will glorify your name forever.<br>13 For great is your steadfast love toward me;<br> you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.</p>

<p>Psalm 25 English Standard Version (ESV)<br>Teach Me Your Paths<br> Of David.<br><br>To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.<br>2 O my God, in you I trust;<br> let me not be put to shame;<br> let not my enemies exult over me.<br>3 Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;<br> they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.<br><br>4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord;<br> teach me your paths.<br>5 Lead me in your truth and teach me,<br> for you are the God of my salvation;<br> for you I wait all the day long.<br><br>6 Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,<br> for they have been from of old.<br>7 Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;<br> according to your steadfast love remember me,<br> for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!<br><br>8 Good and upright is the Lord;<br> therefore he instructs sinners in the way.<br>9 He leads the humble in what is right,<br> and teaches the humble his way.<br>10 All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,<br> for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.<br><br>11 For your name's sake, O Lord,<br> pardon my guilt, for it is great.<br>12 Who is the man who fears the Lord?<br> Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.<br>13 His soul shall abide in well-being,<br> and his offspring shall inherit the land.<br>14 The friendship[b] of the Lord is for those who fear him,<br> and he makes known to them his covenant.<br>15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,<br> for he will pluck my feet out of the net.<br><br>16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,<br> for I am lonely and afflicted.<br>17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;<br> bring me out of my distresses.<br>18 Consider my affliction and my trouble,<br> and forgive all my sins.<br><br>19 Consider how many are my foes,<br> and with what violent hatred they hate me.<br>20 Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me!<br> Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.<br>21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me,<br> for I wait for you.<br><br>22 Redeem Israel, O God,<br> out of all his troubles.</p>

<p>There are Peacemakers and there are Peacebreakers. Everything we say contributes to Peace or Discord. Continuing the series James the Brother, in chapter 3, Pastor Jeremy emphasizes how James gets into the mind behind the tongue.<br>.<br>Click 'Congregation Notes' to get access to the notes for this Sermon.<br><br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>Psalm 21 English Standard Version (ESV)<br>The King Rejoices in the Lord's Strength<br>To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.<br><br>O Lord, in your strength the king rejoices,<br> and in your salvation how greatly he exults!<br>2 You have given him his heart's desire<br> and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah<br>3 For you meet him with rich blessings;<br> you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.<br>4 He asked life of you; you gave it to him,<br> length of days forever and ever.<br>5 His glory is great through your salvation;<br> splendor and majesty you bestow on him.<br>6 For you make him most blessed forever;<br> you make him glad with the joy of your presence.<br>7 For the king trusts in the Lord,<br> and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.<br><br>8 Your hand will find out all your enemies;<br> your right hand will find out those who hate you.<br>9 You will make them as a blazing oven<br> when you appear.<br>The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath,<br> and fire will consume them.<br>10 You will destroy their descendants from the earth,<br> and their offspring from among the children of man.<br>11 Though they plan evil against you,<br> though they devise mischief, they will not succeed.<br>12 For you will put them to flight;<br> you will aim at their faces with your bows.<br><br>13 Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength!<br> We will sing and praise your power.</p>

<p>Psalm 98 English Standard Version (ESV)<br>Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord<br>A Psalm.<br><br>Oh sing to the Lord a new song,<br> for he has done marvelous things!<br>His right hand and his holy arm<br> have worked salvation for him.<br>2 The Lord has made known his salvation;<br> he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.<br>3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness<br> to the house of Israel.<br>All the ends of the earth have seen<br> the salvation of our God.<br><br>4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;<br> break forth into joyous song and sing praises!<br>5 Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,<br> with the lyre and the sound of melody!<br>6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn<br> make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!<br><br>7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;<br> the world and those who dwell in it!<br>8 Let the rivers clap their hands;<br> let the hills sing for joy together<br>9 before the Lord, for he comes<br> to judge the earth.<br>He will judge the world with righteousness,<br> and the peoples with equity.</p>

<p>Psalm 80 English Standard Version (ESV)<br><br>Restore Us, O God<br>To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Testimony. Of Asaph, a Psalm.<br><br><br>Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,<br> you who lead Joseph like a flock.<br>You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.<br>2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh,<br>stir up your might<br> and come to save us!<br><br>3 Restore us,[a] O God;<br> let your face shine, that we may be saved!<br><br>4 O Lord God of hosts,<br> how long will you be angry with your people's prayers?<br>5 You have fed them with the bread of tears<br> and given them tears to drink in full measure.<br>6 You make us an object of contention for our neighbors,<br> and our enemies laugh among themselves.<br><br>7 Restore us, O God of hosts;<br> let your face shine, that we may be saved!<br><br>8 You brought a vine out of Egypt;<br> you drove out the nations and planted it.<br>9 You cleared the ground for it;<br> it took deep root and filled the land.<br>10 The mountains were covered with its shade,<br> the mighty cedars with its branches.<br>11 It sent out its branches to the sea<br> and its shoots to the River.[b]<br>12 Why then have you broken down its walls,<br> so that all who pass along the way pluck its fruit?<br>13 The boar from the forest ravages it,<br> and all that move in the field feed on it.<br><br>14 Turn again, O God of hosts!<br> Look down from heaven, and see;<br>have regard for this vine,<br>15 the stock that your right hand planted,<br> and for the son whom you made strong for yourself.<br>16 They have burned it with fire; they have cut it down;<br> may they perish at the rebuke of your face!<br>17 But let your hand be on the man of your right hand,<br> the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself!<br>18 Then we shall not turn back from you;<br> give us life, and we will call upon your name!<br><br>19 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts!<br> Let your face shine, that we may be saved!</p>

<p>Psalm 103 English Standard Version (ESV)<br><br> Bless the Lord, O my soul,<br> and all that is within me,<br> bless his holy name!<br>2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,<br> and forget not all his benefits,<br>3 who forgives all your iniquity,<br> who heals all your diseases,<br>4 who redeems your life from the pit,<br> who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,<br>5 who satisfies you with good<br> so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.<br><br>6 The Lord works righteousness<br> and justice for all who are oppressed.<br>7 He made known his ways to Moses,<br> his acts to the people of Israel.<br>8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,<br> slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.<br>9 He will not always chide,<br> nor will he keep his anger forever.<br>10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,<br> nor repay us according to our iniquities.<br>11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,<br> so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;<br>12 as far as the east is from the west,<br> so far does he remove our transgressions from us.<br>13 As a father shows compassion to his children,<br> so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.</p>

<p>Continuing the series James the Brother, Pastor Jeremy unpacks the passage from James 3: 1 - 12 where he talks about the power and influence our words have. <br><br>Click the 'Congregation Notes' to get access to the notes for this Sermon.<br><br>We also have Home/Small group videos for discussion questions as a way to bring the weekend message into your group. <br><br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>I Will Walk with Integrity<br>A Psalm of David.<br><br>1 I will sing of steadfast love and justice;<br> to you, O Lord, I will make music.<br>2 I will ponder the way that is blameless.<br> Oh when will you come to me?<br>I will walk with integrity of heart<br> within my house;<br>3 I will not set before my eyes<br> anything that is worthless.<br>I hate the work of those who fall away;<br> it shall not cling to me.<br>4 A perverse heart shall be far from me;<br> I will know nothing of evil.<br><br>5 Whoever slanders his neighbor secretly<br> I will destroy.<br>Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart<br> I will not endure.<br><br>6 I will look with favor on the faithful in the land,<br> that they may dwell with me;<br>he who walks in the way that is blameless<br> shall minister to me.<br><br>7 No one who practices deceit<br> shall dwell in my house;<br>no one who utters lies<br> shall continue before my eyes.<br><br>8 Morning by morning I will destroy<br> all the wicked in the land,<br>cutting off all the evildoers<br> from the city of the Lord</p>

<p>Continuing the series James the Brother, Pastor Jeremy unpacks the passage from James 2: 14-26 where he’s talking about a genuine FOLLOW-SHIP of Christ.<br><br>Click 'Congregation Notes' to get access to the notes for this Sermon.<br><br>We also have Home/Small group videos for discussion questions as a way to bring the weekend message into your group. <br><br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>Continuing the series James the Brother, in this sermon Pastor Jeremy talks about what a church must be like and what does mercy really means. <br><br>Click on the 'Congregation Notes' to get access to the notes for this Sermon.<br><br>We also have Home/Small group videos for discussion questions as a way to bring the weekend message into your group. <br><br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>In this sermon Pastor Jeremy talks about how to not let anything rob you of the joy and significance of this short life. <br>.<br>Click 'Congregation Notes' to get access to the notes for this Sermon.<br>We also have Home/Small group videos for discussion questions as a way to bring the weekend message into your group. <br><br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>If you grew up along side Jesus, what would have been the main things that stood out to you about the way Jesus lived his life? <br><br>James is the half-brother of Jesus. He grew up with Christ and watched the most authentic and the only normal Christian life ever lived. Jesus himself. Everyday simple living. <br>- He throws punch after punch of proverb-type wisdom, mixed with the power of the Holy Spirit to live out the Life of Christ in the most practically authentic way. <br>- And He begins... with how one faces life's hardest times. He talks about what kind of mindset the faithful should have. <br><br><br>In this first sermon, Pastor Jeremy, teaches the importance of having a consistent and confident view trials. He helps you make up your mind about what how you will think about your trials, despite who different each trial might be. <br><br>Click 'Congregation Notes' to get access to the notes for this Sermon.<br>We also have Home/Small group videos for discussion questions as a way to bring the weekend message into your group. <br><br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>The fear of failure is a universal fear, and if you never learn how to disarm it, you’ll miss all that God wants to do in your life. In this message, Pastor Jeremy Dawson will give you four truths to remember and four steps to take so that you can neutralize the fear of failure in your life.<br><br>Click 'Congregation Notes' to get access to the notes for this Sermon.<br>We also have 'Talk It Over' videos which provide weekly home/small group discussion questions as a way to bring the weekend message into your small/homegroup.<br><br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>The Bible says that God has set eternity in the hearts of men and women, meaning that the earth is not all there is. He has promised us a home in heaven, but what will heaven be like? And how do we get there? <br>In this message, Pastor Jeremy Dawson will talk about the five promises God has made about heaven.<br><br>Click 'Congregation Notes' to get access to the notes for this Sermon.<br>We also have 'Talk It Over' videos which provide weekly home/small group discussion questions as a way to bring the weekend message into your small/homegroup.<br><br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>Many of us are waiting for God to tell us what to do. We’re faced with a decision, but we don’t know whether to go left or right. So we get stuck. In this message, Pastor Jeremy Dawson will talk about God’s promise of guidance.<br><br>Click 'Congregation Notes' to get access to the notes for this Sermon.<br>We also have 'Talk It Over' videos which provide weekly home/small group discussion questions as a way to bring the weekend message into your small/homegroup. <br><br>If you have any feedback, questions or comments about this sermon, kindly write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>God makes more promises in the Bible about giving generously than anything else. In this message, Pastor Jeremy Dawson will talk about the nine rewards God promises us when we learn to be generous with money.<br><br>This is Part 1 of the ongoing series 'God's Amazing Promises' at Saddleback church.<br><br>If you have any queries or feedback, write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>The Power of holy Habits, a series created with the desire to build convictions and habits that will make you an authentic disciple of God. <br><br>In part 5 of the series, Pst. Jeremy Dawson talks about how the Primary way that god has revealed His heart and mind to us is through His Word.<br><br>What happens when you ingest the word of God?<br>What happens when you listen to the Word of God?<br>How does the Holy Spirit use God's Word inside you, when you are born again?<br><br>If you have any queries or feedback, write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>The Power of Holy Habits, a series created with the desire to build convictions and habits that will make you an authentic disciple of God. <br><br>In part 4 of the series, Pst. Jeremy Dawson talks about how God invites us into a ministry of intercession to share his heart and his reward<br>The greatest privilege is God has given us post the cross, is direct entrance into the God’s very presence. The power of intercession is the ability to enter into God’s work in people’s lives around us.<br><br>If you have any queries or feedback, write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>We are blessed beyond measure with freedom, with wealth and with opportunity. We are far ahead most countries and most of us are hopeful of a good future.<br><br>Watch Pastor Jeremy give reasons for the irrationality of the fear we harbour with the government in power. Christians have an answer to uncertainty. We have the Answer, God. We can’t control the future. We know the One who controls everything.<br><br>If you have any questions or feedback, write to us at <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>

<p>3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.</p>