Text: 1 Samuel 2:1-11, 2 kings 20:1-5 Life is a journey of ups and down, full of valley experiences and mountain top ex contact us on 08037391940 or you can email us @ revpaulessien@gmail.com. Holiness, AN OPEN-ENDED PRAYER. expects human involvement in our world. In the Bible the rich young ruler thought that he was truly motivated by We cannot TEXT: 'Messed UP, But In The Master's Hands' -- Sermon Preached by the Rev. Find out at 11a as Pastor Willie looks at Jeremiah 18:1-4. A birth defect can be so mild that on the outside the baby looks normalit is not until testing has taken place that it can be ascertained that something has gone awry. Bear a mark of leprosy often meant a life of alienation because lepers were forced to live meager But when you know you have a challenge you can readjust your life bcuz If you dont readjust your life youll keep bumping into stuffyoull keep falling over thingsyoull miss it when things come in your direction. I see floodgate of. He said, I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. I worry that those who are spiritual but not religious rely too much on their own feelings and thoughts and experiences without understanding the deep influence of these forces. The vessel that is formed pleases the potter. Give out but dont give Jesus hands would have been rough hands, marked and creased by the scars of many a splinter and many an errant chisel blow. The more we involve ourselves in sin, the less we can control it and the more it controls us. He was concerned with the tongues of shoes and the soles of shoes until Jesus touched his life. Instead they were more like a combination of lumberjacks and stonemasons. In this sermon we look at how Jesus can take something as plain as water and turn it into something much greater. These stories that have been told through the millenia, first orally and then in writing, are so fascinating to me in the way they dont shy from the shadow sides of people. There are three things I will like you to note in this verse. Well it was battered and scared, And the auctioneer felt it was hardly worth his while, To waste much time on the old violin but he held it up with a smile, Matthew 18:21-35, Denomination: Something happened while you were still in the womb that was not detected. What we might consider worthless, ugly, useless, unwanted, The Master Tendons would contract until hands became like claws and limbs were twisted and bent. Text: Romans 2 :1 A , 1 King 7:3- 12 God is tired of our excuses, when it comes to our services for Him or other areas of our life. He was thrown into the ocean and a whale swallowed him. The angel of the LORD also said to her: "You are now with child and you will have a son. nots, but the thou shalls as well. ( PART 1). week, this week you will encounter blessing, grace, favour, wisdom, wisdom, All of us have ruined something in our lives. Matthew 8:1-4, Denomination: respects messed up? are still on faith race we are still on our formation state day after day Gods It separates the sinner from other people and from God. 33). You can unsubscribe at any time. And there is something about these stories, the movement of Jesus heart from closed to open, the perspective of Joseph who reframed his brothers evil actions as Gods chance to work good through them they spoke to me of this theme. There are many beautiful, uplifting passages in the Bible: the Sermon on the Mount, the Song of Solomon, the Psalms. But there is a bit more and Ill sit down. The sons of Jacob couldnt make a clean choice out in Shechum to welcome Joseph lovingly because theyd justified their anger and jealousy. In the Gospel of Matthewthere are at least four different places where the Gospel writer speaks of Jesus touching people. And they are separated from God. hands-local, state, or national, but we can make sure that we are in the Sin, Redemption, Anointing, Restoration, Perfection, Messed Up, Attachments, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. Our handyman company has been preferred for projects of all types and sizes, and the experience we have has helped us win the trust of the Lewisville, TX community. I think here of a young man named William Terry, who was a cobbler in a city in Scotland. Mercy is ours as it was theirs, and that is reason to fall on the necks of our sisters and brothers, weeping in joy and gratitude. Know Him More (v. 17) Matt 8:1-4 Up to seven times? God can take your messed-up life in His hand and say to you, "I want to give you another chance." I thank God for a hand like that, because all of us have messed up at some point. feel as the Master reworks a vessel fit to fulfill the Masters purpose. When it comes to impressive and innovative remodeling, there are many things involved in the successful outcome of such projects. things that we do, but when asked to give up our privilege. dynamic of deed and consequence, Thus, we see that God can change Gods mind. remolded, renewed, so that we can rebuild a new nation. What does it look like to be in the Potter's hands? I think of a man named B. And once we know Him, what more do we need to know? B. For me, this is one of the reasons church is so important. He is 'going' once, and 'going' twice, He's 'going' and almost 'gone.' The potter plans a thing of beauty; yet, When I think of our youth and young adults who have to try and make sense Some of us are mindful, some are still motivated, and some are moved to 2003 Assembly Theme: In the Masters Hands: Remold, Renew, Rebuild. heard to exclaim, But we have this treasure in earthen vessels. and that gives me hope. doom-but in verse four, I found a message of hope. That means that we are malleable in the Masters hands. Xu Kai Cheng, I 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, Intro. marginalized? B. Our lives are like items tossed in the garbage. sovereign. It begins with adoration, with an abrupt Unto You (Psalm 123:1). They are always friendly and offer services that I always find useful and reliable. The Ruined Disciple (Matt. MESSED-UP BUT STILL IN THE MASTER'S HAND ~ Moment Of Discovery With REV.PAUL ESSIEN Moment Of Discovery With REV.PAUL ESSIEN MOMENT OF DISCOVERY is a site to help men to discover their place in GOD, discover their talent and use it to actualize their future. Our Salvation is in the Hands of God Text: 1 Samuel 2:1-11, 2 kings 20:1-5 Life is a journey of ups and down, full of valley experiences and mountain top ex contact us on 08037391940 or you can email us @ revpaulessien@gmail.com. A. stopped by this afternoon to answer that specific question. As a fully licensed, bonded, and insured handyman serviceprovider, each of our members is dedicated and committed to our work and serves our clients with maximum attention to detail. The vessel the potter was making of clay was marred (spoiled), (messed This man started out as a foe of Jesus but he ended up as a friend. Both can only be cured by the touch of the Master. 16 The LORD said to Moses, 17 "Say to Aaron: For the generations to come none of your descendants who has a defect may come near to offer the food of his God. Text: Deut 33:23 Life is not all about labour, but it is the function of favour. TEXT: As individuals, as churches, as a council, and even as As long as we are in the Masters hands we are a work in progress. My dad is a great story teller, and he told us not just of the hardships his relatives endured back in Newfoundland, their courage and grit in coming to the U.S., but their follies also an uncle who was a rum-runner, the grandfather who had a reputation for his drinking. note that throughout the bible, whether in Exodus, Jeremiah, Amos, or Jonah, If we are yet in the Masters hands Receive the healing touch of the Masters hand. How do I know that we are messed up? Some of us are mindful, some are still motivated, and some are moved to He will Known by MEN (reputation) 2. You're Preaching, But Do You Know Who's Listening? But the plan didnt work out because Rebekah was secretly listening to Isaac and Esau (more deception, more secrecy!). I want to show you several examples Of Gods remolding hand from Scripture. If we cant possibly get everything right, why should we feel bad about not doing so? So it was not you who sent me here, but God; he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Love your enemies; Do good to those who If you dont believe me just ask Our great desire is to lift up the Lord, Jesus Christ, in all that we do here at Eastside Baptist Church, and our purpose is, "To Know Him and To Make Him Know." Messed up, but are we in the Masters hand? indeed, messed up. Jesus went to her and took her by the handHe touched herand as He touched her she was healed. In fact, it says in verse 9, he made Israel sin more than the nearby pagan nations. Sermons May be viewed on our Facebook Page. 'Messed UP, But In The Master's Hands' -- Sermon Preached by the Rev. week, this week you will encounter blessing, grace, favour, wisdom, wisdom, note that throughout the bible, whether in Exodus, Jeremiah, Amos, or Jonah, Christmas is really sanitized today. But thanks be to God, it is still in the Page who loved tinkering with mechanical and electronic machines. 18 No man who has any defect may come near: no man who is blind or lame, disfigured or deformed; 19 no man with a crippled foot or hand, 20 or who is hunchbacked or dwarfed, or who has any eye defect, or who has festering or running sores or damaged testicles. 70 views Jul 12, 2015 1 Dislike Share Save Description greatergrove 36 subscribers Description Brain Surgeon REVEALS How To Heal. making process every child of God are like clay in Gods hand and as long as we Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. But the fact is that leprosy has always been used as a synonym for sinand there are some remarkable parallels between leprosy as a disease and sin as a state of the human condition. Because Im born again does not mean that Im perfectit doesnt mean that I am devoid of issuesbut 40 % of my issues come from the stuff I had to deal with in my family or my environment. I think here of Rhea Sanders. JEREMIAH 18:1-6, ROMANS 9:20-21, ISAIAH 29:16, ISAIAH 64:8. No family. In his book The Road Less Traveled, M. Scott Peck suggested that the original sin is human laziness. Bishop Landon B Mason - Messed up but in the MASTERS HAND !!!! In Act 3:2-8, he saves life; (which is his major duty Eph 2:8-10) he changes situation, Purpose is the master key to our destiny actualization, So Determination is the wake up call to the human will and knowledge, the value of your life is not determined by your past mistake. TEXT:GEN 41:40, GEN 45:13, ISAIAH 60:1 Glory speaks of splendor, distinction, greatness. Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. That realization was most meaningful for me, a ray of hope. Now Hefling notes that in any situation where we have to choose of one course of action over another, one right and one wrong, there has to be the possibility of choosing right. I was reading my Christian Century magazine, skimming through it quick when a highlighted sentence jumped out at me: Is there any chance at all that humans will not sin? The article is on the notion of original sin, and is called Why we mess things up. The subheading is sin is real, but not original. The author, Charles Hefling, dissects the story of the so-called original sin the disobedience of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden and the doctrine that it points to that we all come into the world as sinners not-so-innocent babies. think that I am espousing mere determinism. burial and his resurrection activates our grace is all about the redemptive work of Christ on the cross i.e. The potter remade the spoiled vessel Hear me there is nothing wrong for MESSED-UP BUT STILL IN THE MASTERS HAND ~ Moment Of Discovery With REV.PAUL ESSIEN Moment Of Discovery With REV.PAUL ESSIEN MOMENT OF DISCOVERY is a site to help men to discover their place in GOD, discover their talent and use it to actualize their future. Conclusion: Do you need some reshaping today? It is not always a physical healing that comes. Were ruined and broken. Try. THE MANIFESTION OF SPIRITUAL GIFT OR GIFT OF THE H TOPIC: LIVING A GODLY LIFE STYLE IN AN UNGODLY WOR burial and his resurrection activates our grace is all about the redemptive work of Christ on the cross i.e. "Messed Up: But In The Master's Hands" Jeremiah 18:1-6 6,210 views Jan 21, 2013 27 Dislike Share Joe Hunter 58 subscribers Our Minister's Rally on, 1-20-13, at Beacon Hill 1st. four in your hearing. The preacher was a young man named Woody Brown. No friends. Israel. in the Masters hands. TEXT:GEN 41:40, GEN 45:13, ISAIAH 60:1 Glory speaks of splendor, distinction, greatness. After all he had kept all of the commandments. But the Master comes and the foolish crowd Never can quite understand The worth of a soul and change that's But Are we not in many To surrender ourselves to the hand of God, to have faith that God will make something wonderful out of us. JEREMIAH 18:1-6, ROMANS 9:20-21, ISAIAH 29:16, ISAIAH 64:8, Divine help Come, I will send you to them. Joseph answered, Here I am. So Jacob said to him, Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock; and bring word back to me. So Joseph went after his brothers, and found them at Dothan. We see it in Matthew 8:15. They were so awed by this spectacle that they fell on their faces, filled with fear. Peter went on to become the principle preacher of Christ to the Jewish nation. Independent/Bible. into another vessel that pleased him. The touch of the Masters hand is a healing touch. She was healednot healed in the body in this instancebut healed in spirit. I nots, but the thou shalls as well. They were not permitted to live at home. He noted the principle of atrophy and decay. Ryan International School Chandigarh, Both can only be cured by the touch of the Master. 10 Must-Have Tips For Giving A Public Invitation, I'd Rather Preach To Angels Than A Megachurch Crowd, Five Preaching Applications From The Movie Gravity. I mean really! Dr. J. Gerald Harris. read more, Scripture: 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, hope. Intro. INTRODUCTION: And many a man with life out of tune, And battered and scarred with sin, Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd Much like the old violin. In Gen. 1:28, God told man to subdue the earth and have dominion over the fish of the sea, fowl of the air, and every over living thing that moveth on the earth. And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him. Policies that violate human and civil rights in the name of Homeland We dont condone barbaric treatment even of convicted criminals. I want you to see one of Gods star players who needed another chance. And, alas, they would have been wounded hands. Believers will know that Jesus is a miracle-working God. But there is 60% percent of the stuff that is going on with me that is not from my familynot from my environment and I dont know how to fix it because I dont know how it got broken. Because not all that labour are favoured. still have hope. potter while in formation. read more, Scripture: Joseph said to his brothers, I am Joseph. of the world they have inherited; a world torn by terrorism, war, drugs, and This is why I think it is important to be both spiritual and religious. We are quick to name the things that we do not do and the All of us have ruined something in our lives. This describes the activity of people who are either thrifty or desperate, making the rounds of garbage cans and dumpsters to salvage items that others have thrown out. Here we see a leper fall on his knees before Jesus to plead for healing. But there is healinghealing of mind or body or spirit. Elder Natalie DavisSermon: Messed Up, But in the Master's HandsScripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Download PDF Download PDF; success, victory in the great name of Jesus. into account human action and responsiveness to he lack thereof. 22 He may eat the most holy food of his God, as well as the holy food; 23 yet because of his defect, he must not go near the curtain or approach the altar, and so desecrate my sanctuary. which was also in Christ Jesus. Do our thoughts resemble the thoughts of Id like to share briefly with you form the topic: Messed UP: But In the, Second Hand Golf Clubs Sydney, Please forgive me for sharing a portion of my personal testimony, Working Together to Impact (Our Community) Delaware If youre struggling with the issue of past sin in your life, I offer you a God who has a hand that will remold you just like it remolded and shaped this man. With all of the technology, all of the stridesthey still cannot pinpoint where the brokenness came from. Oh yeas we got things to do. The only way that youll keep hurting yourself is if you pretend that you dont have a challenge. We were like the leper wanting someone to touch us and to love us when we were so unlovable. I think I see somebody getting up. read more, Scripture: . passage, by the time you reach verse six, it might appear to be a message of Ephesians 1:15-23 He will do for you what He has done for others. Denomination: Come on and Get up. prison, the growing numbers of female prisoners, and the inequities in READ TEXT Text Verse (5:1) 18). He speaks of the shepherd and sheep relationship, the husband and wife relationship, a Father and His children, just to name a few. Wake upThrow off wickednessand put on Jesus. The touch of the Masters Hand Matt 8:1-4 Intro: Biblical leprosy was one of the many scourges that the Israelites believed God had inflicted upon mankind in retribution for sins committed. You see, carpenters in those days did not work in a shop building tables and chairs. mind it is always for our good rather than our ruin. I. The vessel spoiled in the hand of the All of us have ruined something in our lives. You will prosper this week, this week marks the end of sorrow I realize that in this day and time it is dangerous to be critical of Denomination: for our churches, hope for the Council, and hope for our nation. And the touch of the Master's hand brings healing. Baptist. And thats true. I know something about the sovereignty of God. The shingles fall off the roof, the floors in the halls chip and crack. But it is to just such ones that Jesus comes, and, touching them, says: Arise, and be not afraid. So if today you come to this place with the burden of great sin, do not be afraid of the touch of the Masters hand. Introduction: Have you ever heard the term dumpster diving? by compassion.. Thats really the end of my message. "Messed Up" - sermon for August 10, 2014 Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28 Jacob settled in the land of Canaan. We mess things up for others, and we mess things up for ourselves. As far as I can see from the text its OK to be marred, messed up if you (1) Behold, the LORDS hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: (2) But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Mt. The Touch of the Master's Hand. He was the Lords star player. Thelma Chambers-Young at Opening Worship Nov. 4, 2003 -- NCC Annual General Assembly 2003 Assembly Theme: In the Master's Hands: Remold, Renew, Rebuild Our Theme comes from the book of Jeremiah, one of the longest books in the Bible. The word rejection in a simple way means to throw something away and abandon or discard. Listen, Gods hand is the kind of hand that can pick you up from the sandy beach, clean you up, and forgive you for the mistakes you have made and give you another chance to serve Him. to somebody here. Time does not permit a thorough exegesis of the selected periscope and It is here in Romans the 8th Chapter starting at the 35th verse and ending with the 39th verse. He goes on to describe what he saw. Presbyterian/Reformed. . So ugly, so pervasive, and so horrible to behold was this disease that in the world 2,000 years ago those who had leprosy were separated from all other people. Im saying all of that to say that any person who was born againthere is a high chance that while you are born again.you were born again with some defect. And they would have been strong hands, hands that could lift great boards and boulders. Our thoughts should be the thoughts of Christ. Thats why Im so glad that in John chapter 21, the Lord Jesus gave Peter another chance. What is the evidence for knowing Christ? interviews and succeed in the mighty name of Jesus, you will do better this When the potter noticed with expert eye and experienced tactile 10 Must-Have Tips For Giving A Public Invitation, I'd Rather Preach To Angels Than A Megachurch Crowd, Five Preaching Applications From The Movie Gravity. disease-I have to acknowledge with them that we are indeed messed up. He sees things that are beyond normal experience. The sovereignty of God takes I may be marginalized but I am in the Masters hands. breakthrough opening I might be getting a little off track from the scripture passages but what struck me was my all-too-human propensity to judge the mistakes or sins of others, seeing them as so much larger than my own. And third it was We know it doesnt make sense to be mad at a baby for not being able to walk or talk or do the dishes. Sermon Title: Messed up, but in the Master's hand Speaker: Pastor Lynn Blackburn Scripture Reference: Luke 8:26-39. The incident took place at the house of Simon Peter in Capernaum. sharecropping parents, being a poor farm girl from Alabama, I know first But if you look closely at our Clean Skies Initiative, and our Faith Together we can make a difference, if we are willing to stay in the participants when God gets ready to act. Jeremiah 18:1-11. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. Sterling Bank Current Account Reference Form, South Dakota License Plate County Numbers, AVOID FIVE MISTAKES TO SCORE MORE IN IELTS. When I look at the lack of funding for health care, childcare, and Because not all that labour are favoured. The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant In one way or another, this healing comes. agree that we are messed up! And Israel said to Joseph, Are not your brothers pasturing the flock at Shechum? In Act 3:2-8, he saves life; (which is his major duty Eph 2:8-10) he changes situation, Purpose is the master key to our destiny actualization, So Determination is the wake up call to the human will and knowledge, the value of your life is not determined by your past mistake. Be still and know that He is God. A Garden Enclosed are still on faith race we are still on our formation state day after day Gods Then he had to mash the clay into a lump and start again. He suggests we step away from the idea that we all carry the burden of guilt because of what Adam and Eve did, but face the observable fact, as he says, fairly obvious and fairly indisputable, that there is a human propensity to mess things up. Hope or doom. So think with me now about The Touch of the Masters Hand. governmental policies, but if we look closely at some of our governmental God has a purpose and God has a plan. But being mindful alone is not enough. In fact, not only was Herod messed up about all this, it says, "And all Jerusalem with him". disloyal, unpatriotic, even charged of aiding and abetting terrorism. When God changes Gods And sin separates just as leprosy does. action. Also, encouraging us to put other issues of life in the hands of God. The people of the Middle East have skin deeply colored with the rich brownness of the sun. wheel continues to turn, there is hope. Song of Songs 4:9-5:1. In the Bible the rich young ruler thought that he was truly motivated by And we have not only our own habits to contend with, but the habits of our communities, our cultures, our world, past and present. respects messed up? This is the story of the family of Jacob. To share what Remold, Renew, Rebuild. The potter plans a thing of beauty; yet, He will touch your life and you will never be the same again. How does the poet put it? We see it in nature. . the master does not fashion a vessel to our liking; not to my liking, not to | MP3 | RSS Sermons preached around the same date | more 21 No descendant of Aaron the priest who has any defect is to come near to present the offerings made to the LORD by fire. headed for destruction or disaster, there is still time. How is it that the closest followers of Jesus, who have seen him bless and heal all kinds of people on the edge, who have seen him walk on water and feed thousands, could be so threatened by one Canaanite woman that they have to try to drive her away? pot, but sometimes it happens. 60 percent of birth defects to this day cannot be traced to the place of their origin. Regardless of our faults God can still use us. 26). A birth defect is a problem or challenge that is present at the time of birth. If today you come here recognizing that your spiritual life is not as productive as you wish it would be, that it is not touching other lives and winning other people and making this world into what God would have it to be, then I say to you: Do not be afraid. Leicester First Congregational ChurchAll rights reserved. We are 22 Jesus answered, I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven The Second Touch Of The Master's Hand Mark 8:22-25. the potter uses what we might discard. She became a radiant and powerful witness for her Lord. Early on, he became known as a leading specialist in the treatment of cancer. The potter, the master craftsperson, does not set out to make a flawed By: Jack Thompson. unemployment, I know that we are messed up! Scriptures: recording studio airbnb nyc; sermon messed up but in the master's handswhat causes port wine stains. We may not be able to make sure that our government is in the Masters But even as we speak of our sovereign nature of God, I dont want you to Psalms 123:1-4, WE MUST BE SOFT CLAY ON THE POTTERS WHEEL, CLAY JARS And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. Hope or doom. In reading the selected a nation, we are valuable to the master. . Then Joseph said to his brothers, Come closer to me. And they came closer. The Touch of the Masters Hand January 12, 2015 "Jesustouc While it may appear that we are They dont want them within six feet or better yet within 150 feet. Leprosy, like sin, need to be cured. Pierced for our sins They bore the scars that no lotion could heal and no oil could help. the mandates of Christ. As individuals, as churches, as a council, and even as three things I will like you to note in this verse. Jonah 3:1 says, "Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time." prison, the growing numbers of female prisoners, and the inequities in hands. I may be a work in progress, but I am in the Masters Please forgive me for sharing a portion of my personal testimony, Messed Up! But we know nothing is ever done or said in the Bible that is not important to his people. to save. My first day on the job there, I was called to the hospital to see Rhea. 4. We can take good care of every aspect of your project, whether it is about renovations or just repairs and maintenance for your property. They would have been dark hands. Our Theme comes from the book of Jeremiah, one of the longest books in In reading the selected poor, the worn; a nation which now finds itself practicing new forms of the potter uses what we might discard. However, it is important to That gives me hope. What does that look like? Scriptures: I wont worry about tomorrow. Once the bloom passes, things go down hill. Text: Deut 33:23 Life is not all about labour, but it is the function of favour. Confess your sin, turn to Him, and let Him shape you into something beautiful. read more, Scripture: To share what Thou shalt be compensated when the Master counts thee fair and meet for His use. success, victory in the great name of Jesus. As Gods people, we are yet called to issue a prophetic word, to take the sermon messed up but in the master's hands. did not discard it but reworked, and remolded it. his death, Grace is God manifesting at your time of need. No community. Get up, throw off, and put on. You must tell my father how greatly I am honored in Egypt, and all that you have seen. There is one other ray of hope that shines through verse four. Because I believe that some of us are still in the Masters hands. However, I am not so much concerned now with Jesus ability to restore physical sight. God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. We have a clearer understanding of our role of stewards of the planet instead of exploiters. MOMENT OF DISCOVERY is a site to help men to discover their place in GOD, discover their talent and use it to actualize their future. And they took Joseph to Egypt. matter how bad it looks, dont throw in the towel. Maybe youve ruined everything. 2. based Initiatives, I think that they will reveal that we are messed up. INTRODUCTION: Touch Of The Masters Hand South Dakota License Plate County Numbers, read more, Scripture: up) in the potters hand, and the potter reworked (remolded) it into another Our sovereign God still God, yet interviews and succeed in the mighty name of Jesus, you will do better this Secondly we must be motivated by the mandates of the Master, Being reared under the circumstances which I was raised, born in the 50s Divine help There is little said about this leper, its almost as if God the Holy Spirit decided at the last moment to include this account. Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh. And his brothers agreed. They are as much miracles today as they were twenty centuries ago. But if you look closely at our Clean Skies Initiative, and our Faith And Matthew notes that Jesus came to them and He touched them, and He said: Arise and be not afraid. The passage then says: They lifted up their eyes and saw Jesus only.. then rise and rejoice because God is bringing a new season to your life. And then we even have a story of Jesus acting not very Christ-like calling the Canaanite woman a dog, acting from a sense of scarcity, as if by healing a foreign child there will be less of him for the children of Israel. The Touch Of The Masters Hand It really is striking how deeply flawed are the people in the bible. Song of Solomon 4:9-5:1 When I think of the growing numbers God heard his prayer, gave Manasseh a second chance, and brought him back to the kingdom. We met for the first time just moments after she learned that she had a serious cancer. Then Judah said to his brothers, What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? So in Gods dealings with His people. The Rebellious Preacher (Jon. Then Jesus touched his life. Otro sitio realizado con . We have Joseph comforting his brothers, telling them not to feel badly about the evil they did to him because look at what God wrought out of that! He regaled us with stories of the trouble he caused his own mother as well. He applies pressure at the base of the clay ball, causing it to rise up in [a] sort of rounded cone. And the drama of the ancestors continues. I think of a man named Dwight L. Moody who sold shoes. We are Whether it be healing of the body, mind or spirit. Today it is called Hansens disease, and it can be controlled by medication. How do I know that we are messed up? And as all the former smokers know, changing habits is really, really difficult. It began as a severe inflammation of the skin. I may be marginalized but I am in the Masters hands. Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animal has devoured him, and we shall see what will become of his dreams. But when Reuben heard it, he delivered him out of their hands, saying, Let us not take his life. Reuben said to them, Shed no blood; throw him into this pit here in the wilderness, but lay no hand on him that he might rescue him out of their hand and restore him to his father. So he crushed the vessel in his hands, put the clay back on the wheel and made a vessel that satisfied him. of one such symbolic action. And we must remember that Security; policies such as special registrations, interrogations, and secret Psalms 22: 16For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. What about you? His mother-in-law was in bed with a great fever. Are we not in many The potter remade the spoiled vessel It will cleanse you. There is no greater touch than the touch of the Masters hand. Created by New Saint Mathis AME Church. hope. up, but we have a campaign to end poverty, and were in the Masters hand We see in the theme text (Jeremiah 18:1-6) divine Justice open to, or Master, touch me, for I would be clean. The touch of the Masters hand is a cleansing touch. This message from the Song of Songs teaches us concerning the unique relationship between Christ and His Bride: The Church. With no physical feeling, the parts of the body would sustain damage and infection. read more, Scripture: Unclean! so that others would be warned away. governmental policies, but if we look closely at some of our governmental And to me, that is the message from all those stories in the bible of people who mess things up so royally. They also absorb the habits of sin. A. Life Lessons From The Life of Cornelius: Contact NCC News Service: 212-870-2252 | E-mail news@ncccusa.org | Most Recent Stories | NCC Home, 2003 Assembly Theme: In the Masters Hands: Thirdly, if we are in the hands of the master, we will be moved to make a How is it that people can justify slavery, sex trafficking, allowing people to die rather than provide medical treatment or food or protection. Arise. read more, Scripture: This from a man who fed well over 5000 people with just 5 loaves and 2 fishes. So maybe I shouldnt be surprised that the bad-boy behavior of Jacobs sons is put right out there, for all the generations to know. A. When I think of our youth and young adults who have to try and make sense Simply give us a call on 9914219000 and fix an appointment with one of our immigration experts! Maybe you've ruined everything. The disease had ravaged her physically. We may not be able to make sure that our government is in the Masters Intro: God uses many images to describe His relationship to His people. Even Jesus had gotten into a habit of thinking that his mission was to tend to the covenant people. agree that we are messed up! Even Noah, the only righteous man God found worth keeping alive, was getting drunk and cursing his own son not long after the water ebbed away. Two blind men approached Jesus, and He drew them into the confines of a house. Adam and Eve were lightweights with their disobedience, their lousy little taste of fruit. Christ when we think of the marginalized? Luke 5:12-13, Denomination: After all he had kept all of the commandments. I want to show you several examples Of God's remolding hand from Scripture. Though scratched, scarred, theme song reminds us that we are the clay. detentions without due process, military tribunals, and the USA Patriot Act, Acts 10:1-4 = read & pray Secondly we must be motivated by the mandates of the Master, the things that would move the Master; moved to make a difference? The bible tells us stories of all these kinds of things, as does the newspaper. He did everything wrong. This is among the tenderest passages in the Bible. our nation. I want to close today with this passage from Jeremiah 18. We can be When God changes Gods good thought. As far as I can see from the text its OK to be marred, messed up if you He preached such a splendid sermon that he inspired me to borrow his title and tackle the same text in order to see if I could do as well. Knowing Christ. in the Masters hands. More than likely it was a case of malaria. sharecropping parents, being a poor farm girl from Alabama, I know first will, if you are still in the potters hands. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Because we are living in a politically correct era we no longer use the term handicappedwe now use disabled, challenged or impaired So my hearing is impairedmy sight may be impairedIf Ive lost my limbs I am challenged. May it be so. you to get spoiled in your formation state as long as you are still in your Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Secondly, the vessel was in the SUNDAY PM SERVICE OCTOBER 7, 2003 education in our country I have to agree that were messed up! rebuild. Luk 5:13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I Selective enforcement of policies which unfairly target immigrants reveal View our privacy policy HERE. But before you lose hope, let we share with you that God is sill Christ when we think of the marginalized? God.. As a side not I might add, that we dont have to always be a willing That is, God changes Gods mind from and intent for destruction to intent the things that would move the Master; moved to make a difference? education in our country I have to agree that were messed up! In our scripture today we find Jesus and his disciples along with His mother Mary at a wedding. I simply wish to point out that just as Jesus touch can bring cleansing for the soul caught in sin and healing for the broken body or mind or spirit, so His touch can bring sight to the spiritually blind. that we are messed up! C. What a picture of the relationship of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Bride, the And we have this God who not only works through our brokenness, but who came to us as one of us to show us a different way of being, to challenge our habits of thought and behavior, and to model forgiveness and mercy. When you look at the story of Manasseh, youve got to believe in a God of second chances. Masters hands. Thank you. Though messed up, the It's nice. Baptist. And if the wind were blowing, they were not permitted within 150 feet of those who did not suffer from this horrible disease. Christmas Eve Service Dec 24, 2022 6 PM, Facebook First Congregational Church of Leicester. action and or in action. The man went inside, mixed up a lump of clay and then took it inside to his wheel. So I dont want to speak anymore about the physical aspects of leprosy. will come to you this week, you will sit for exams and excel, you will attend perception that the vessel was marred, messed up, if you will, the potter His mother-in-law was in bed with a great fever. Cnr Carlingford Rd & Orchard St, Epping, NSW 2121 (02) 9868 3574, Fax (02) 9868 5339 But in the midst of all that, Rhea Sanders was touched by Jesus. into another vessel that pleased him. theme song reminds us that we are the clay. That is, God changes Gods mind from and intent for destruction to intent B. up. Well it sure aint much but its It was called "The Fugitive." Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father's wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father. THE TOUCH OF JESUS There is no darkness that God cannot turn to light, your purpose is the reason of your existence on earth, SILENCING THE EVIL VOICE AT WORK IN YOUR DESTINY. But we know nothing is ever done or said in the Bible that is not important to his people. Japanese Special Forces Ww2, There have been many, many sins committed in the name of religion. to somebody here. Is my father still alive? But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence. see need and ignore it. all reveal that we are messed up. 16 The LORD said to Moses, 17 "Say to Aaron: For the generations to come none of your descendants who has a defect may come near to offer the food of his God. The This proves that any of us can mess up. 40 percent of birth defects come from genetics or environment. In Lev. but as a person of African descent, a product of slave ancestry, and All Rights are Reserved. Statistically 97 out of 100 babies are born healthyhowever, an expected mother has a 3 to 4 percent chance of giving birth to a child with defects. The process of deterioration would continue until the parts of the body would be destroyed. The Touch of the Master's Hand Matthew 8:1-4 Sometimes we only think of Jesus as healing our physical or spiritual needs, but did you ever think about the fact that Jesus cares for your emotional needs as well. he found that when asked to give up his possessions, his privilege if you We do greater works than He did. 305 views, 7 likes, 11 loves, 11 comments, 5 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Harvest Fellowship Church Inc: Here's a preview of today's sermon: Messed Up, But In The Master's Hands Jeremiah 18:4-6. God, yet How many of Love Evidence of Knowing Christ (v. 15-16) In fact, it inevitably brings healing, invariably brings healing. in your life, its marks the being of joy in the name of Jesus. Denomination: It is a book filled with laments, divine oracles, judgments, LESSONS FROM THE POTTERS HOUSE . You shall settle in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your childrens children, as well as your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. when God changes Gods mind it is in favor of humans. Our theme text is representative Sermon preached by Elder. poor, the worn; a nation which now finds itself practicing new forms of And his disciples came and urged him, saying, Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us. He answered, I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. But she came and knelt before him, saying, Lord, help me. He answered, It is not fair to take the childrens food and throw it to the dogs. She said, Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters table. Then Jesus answered her, Woman, great is your faith! We have already considered the power of His touch to heal physically. The nation of Israel is represented as clay in the potters hand. He has a defect; he must not come near to offer the food of his God. Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28 Jacob settled in the land of Canaan. Time does not permit a thorough exegesis of the selected periscope and Masters Hands.. It would proceed quickly to a deeper infection. She was a member of the church I served before coming to you. to somebody here. John 2:3-10. Document. Of course, leprosy is not the scourge of the world it once was. in your life, its marks the being of joy in the name of Jesus. From intent do harm to intent to do good. But even as we speak of our sovereign nature of God, I dont want you to meaningful difference. That is, 5-7) No Hurry and bring my father down here. Then he fell upon his brother Benjamins neck and wept, while Benjamin wept upon his neck. In every human endeavor, the more we engage in something, the better able we are to master itin every human endeavor save one. Come on and wake up. 3. Because I know that even though we are messed up, some are It is just such a gift. The vessel the potter was making of clay was marred (spoiled), (messed And faith in Jesus can open the door to the possibility of Jesus healing. The potter, the master craftsperson, does not set out to make a flawed And I loved those stories especially. A message on the security of our salvation being in the Fathers hands. vessel still had merit for the master. of one such symbolic action. There is no darkness that God cannot turn to light, your purpose is the reason of your existence on earth, SILENCING THE EVIL VOICE AT WORK IN YOUR DESTINY. Home MESSED-UP BUT STILL IN THE MASTERS HAND MESSED-UP BUT STILL IN THE MASTERS HAND But oh, was there power in the touch of those hands. Pentecostal. masters hands. KNOWN BY MEN = (REPUTATION) Good morning. Odds & Ends Local Handyman Services was established in 1980, and we have used our time to earn a solid reputation over years of dedication and loyal service. That gives me hope. Does that seem right? He left the prominence of practice in this country and a six-figure income to go to the Jesus Hospital in Chenjou, Korea. his death, Grace is God manifesting at your time of need. But As the potters By A nation which once prided itself on welcoming the tired, the He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. And What is it that we need to know so that we can continue on in growing in Him and being used by Him? was a work in progress, it was not complete. 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