You will notice that anybody that has ever achieved notable success in anything in this life achieved it because they never lost the hope of achieving that success. DAVID SEEMS TO HAVE LOST FAVOR WITH GOD AND HE SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO FIX IT. And so, graduates, as we recognize and honor you today, Id like to offer a simple word I hope we can all relate to, and that is: STAY CONNECTED! Years ago, I had a friend who wanted to do something I thought was plainly unethical, and I told him so. ". Vs. 14 Ruth clung to her Connected to Covering for Blessing, Birthing and Protection. Having trouble logging into your account? Don't Lose Your Focus Sermon by Lonnie Erwin, Hebrews 12:1-2 Where there is passion, connect it to your purpose. May my life produce fruit that will bring You glory and honour. It took the city a dump truck, a mechanical loader and a crew of four men to haul it all away. endobj Jesus said, I am the true vine. Then he went on to say, and my Father is the farmer. (15:1). Ruth 1, Ruth 1:6-17, Sermon Topics: TDJAKES.COM extends his inspirational mission by publishing insightful, informative and rewarding content in order to motivate readers to live a life marked by purpose, power, vision, growth, love and faith. but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, Jesus made pronouncement statements in John's gospel. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists John 15:1-8 Stay Connected! 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; God uses the hardships of our lives to strengthen our faith and make us fit disciples in the building of his kingdom on earth. Left Betlehem - Which means House of Bread, Moab - Fields-the name of a man and a nation-A son of Lot by an incestuous union with his older daughter-Moab became an ancestor of the MOABITES, The Targum says: "God has decreed ten grievous famines to take place in the world, to punish the inhabitants of the earth, before the coming of Messiah the king. You Are Never Alone: God's Answer to Fear | Keep Believing Ministries % The 1 st In the days of Adam 2 nd in the days of Lamech 3 rd in the days of Abraham 4 th In the days of Isaac 5 th in days of Jacob 6 th In the days of Boaz, who is called Abstan, (Ibzan,) the just, of Beth-lehem-judah; 7 th In the days of David, king of Israel; 8 th In the days of Elijah the prophet 9 th In the days of Elisha, in Samaria; 10 th is yet to come and it is not a famine of bread or of water, but of hearing the word of prophecy from the mouth of the Lord; and even now this famine is grievous in the land of Israel.