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Life can be up one minute and down the next creating a myriad of emotions. There’s an ancient soundtrack for life called, “Psalms” and though it was released thousands of years ago, it’s still relevant to today’s culture. People today still resonate with each track and are inspired by its messages of hope. So grab your ear buds and hit play. This is “Psalms.” - Pastor Dave October 27, 2013
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Contents October 27, 2013 – Fright Night ............................ 4 November 3, 2013 – When Everything Goes Dark ... 5 November 10, 2013 – Ha!.......................................... 6 November 17, 2013 – Revenge.................................. 7 November 24, 2013 – The Attitude of Gratitude ... 8 December 1, 2013 – Recalculating ........................... 9 December 8, 2013 – Every Breath .......................... 10
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October 27, 2013 – Fright Night Finding peace when we’re afraid.
Psalm 55
Pastor Dave’s Message
Common Life Fears … which one do you relate to? Fear of loss Fear of failure Fear of the unknown
Fear of the rejection
We find peace when we surrender to God all the things that we can’t control.
Always Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) Skit Guys – “5 Ways to Kill Fear”
Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. Ps. 55:22
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November 3, 2013 – When Everything Goes Dark Learning to push through depressing times.
Psalm 88
Pastor Dave’s Message
Consider this path toward healing: Get help from others If prescribed, take antidepressant medicine Seek Jehovah-Rapha (“The God who heals”)
My Hope is In You Skit Guys – “The Mourning Booth” Christian and Depressed
He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. Psalm 147:3
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November 10, 2013 – Ha! Learning to rejoice in every circumstance.
Psalm 33
Pastor Dave’s Message
Keys to Finding Joy from Psalm 33:
Remember God’s spoken words from the past (vv. 1-9). Discover God’s plan in the present (vv. 10-12). Know that God’s eyes are on us (vv. 13-15). Anticipate God’s mighty love & power (vv. 16-22). Choose Joy Invasion of Joy Snatchers Unfailing Love
We put our hope in the LORD. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Psalm 33:20-21
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November 17, 2013 – Revenge Learning to forgive when you really want to fight back.
Psalm 137
Pastor Dave’s Message
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Always express your emotions of outrage to God. Never take revenge. o Continually kill with kindness.
A Lesson of Love from Chick-fil-A Forgiveness No Accident
Never pay back evil with more evil … Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. Romans 12:17-19
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November 24, 2013 – The Attitude of Gratitude Learning to be thankful for all things.
Psalm 136
Pastor Dave’s Message
Our lives overflow with gratitude when we experience: † God’s love through creation (vv.1-9) † God’s love through salvation (vv. 10-22) † God’s love through provision (vv. 23-26)
The Thanksgiving Chair Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) Give thanks in all circumstances … 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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December 1, 2013 – Recalculating Learning how to make wise decisions when the path ahead is unclear.
Psalm 19
Pastor Dave’s Message
God gives us His wisdom through creation & through His Word as we deal with the sin in our lives and pursue the path most honoring to God.
God’s Wisdom in Creation May the Words of My Mouth Perfect Wisdom of Our God If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5
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December 8, 2013 – Every Breath Learning how and why to praise God at any place, any time, and in all ways.
Psalm 150
Pastor Dave’s Message
We praise God wherever. We praise God for all He does. We praise God for who He is. We praise God in every possible way. We praise God continuously.
A Life of Worship Great Are You Lord Let everything that breathes sing praises to the LORD! Psalm 150:6
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