Have you ever stopped to think of the power of the waves of the ocean. If you stand at the beach and watch people wading out into the waves, you will see the power as they are tossed down. I’ve even known of waves knocking someone off a ledge and sweeping them out to sea. You watch a surfer ride the high wave and realize the power of it. Large amounts of debris have been deposited upon the beaches by the waves.

The ocean waves are powerful, but not as powerful as the one who created them.

Do you not fear me? Declares the LORD; Do you not tremble before me? I placed the sand as the boundary for the sea, a perpetual barrier that it cannot pass; though the waves toss, they cannot prevail; though they roar, they cannot pass over it. Jer 5:22 ESV

He is the Almighty God Who is worthy of all praise and adoration. Assemble Sunday and give Him all glory.

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Surely, as you have traveled the interstate highway system, you have seen the sign somewhere that states, “For travel information dial 511.” I have never needed to call for information. I usually plan my trip well in advance. I, also, now use a GPS, and I still keep maps with me just in case. However, knowing where to call for information is good to know in case it is needed.

We are traveling the spiritual highway to heaven. There is no GPS system that can help us on that highway. There is no atlas that can help us on that highway. There is no number to call for travel information. The only source of information for life’s highway is the Bible, God’s GPS (God’s Plan of Salvation).

Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling! Ps 43:3 ESV

Consult your Bible frequently during your trip. Obstacles appear daily that must be navigated around.

Have a great day and may God bless you throughout the remainder of the week.

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In his third epistle, the apostle John wrote to Gaius, “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul” (3 John 2 ESV).

Think about it. Would you be happy if you were as well off in your physical life as you are spiritually? How does it go with your soul?

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Ps 25:1-5 ESV

My prayer for each of you is that you grow spiritually as a child of God. Make every effort today and every day to grow in knowledge, in the fruit of the Spirit, and in the Christian virtues.

TLM

Sermon Outlines

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The New Birth	What About the Resurrection	A Way of Life
It Is a Tight Squeeze	The Day I Die	You Can Make a Difference
Equipping the Saints to Bear One Another's Burdens	I'll Do It Myself	Why Should We Preach...
Jesus Christ: The Prince of Peace	The Good Shepherd	What Is Fellowship?
I have Found the Book	How the O.T. Helps Us Today	Motivation for Christian Living
The Faith to Endure	The Bases of Fellowship in Jesus	The God that Sees
The Humility of Jesus	Jesus: The Great I AM	Committment in Marriage
Jesus' Passion for the Lost	When Time Ends	A Seperate People
Christians Are Special	Who Is Satan Part I?	You Have no Right to Judge!
Why Be a Leader?	Developing Wise Leaders	The Mighty One of Jacob
Who Is Satan Part II?	Feelings Felt by a Suffering Servant	Why Are There So Many Churches?
Value of Fellowship with Deity	I'm too Young	Running the Race of Christian Faith
Made in the Image of God	Is the Bible You Use Reliable? Parts 1 & 2	Is the Bible You Use Reliable? Parts 3
Healing from Hurt	Inherited Sin	How They Viewed Jesus
Why Do We Believe Jesus Is the Christ?	Why We Believe in One Faith?	The Thief on the Cross