But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to
where he was baptizing, he said to them: "You brood of vipers! Who warned you
to flee of vipers? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance."
Good Salvation Wednesday Morning, my dear brothers and
sisters. It is a beautiful morning here at the Southern Location of the North
Pole.
Yes, Salvation Wednesday, the day we pray for those who might
not be saved. Also, we pray for those who are saved to get out and work in the
fields so that we can produce some fruit. Update on my hands! As you may or
may not know, I am having a lot of problems with my hands, mostly my right hand.
I had the tests done and my hands need surgery, my right one needs it
yesterday. So it is scheduled for February 2, 2012 at OSS in York Pa. The
doctor said it is so bad, it might not be repairable, and that he will not know
until the surgery is over and the healing begins. However with God in charge,
my hands are in good shape. I am told my fingers will be out so I hope I can
still type.
Yesterday we had a sing-along at The Bridges, and I just love
them. Our entire ministry team was there to help. Dolores plays the piano, and
we let the residents pick what they like to sing. Pam and I lead the singing
along with Grant and Wanda who while leading go around and help guests get their
song books to the right page.
Produce Fruit, Matthew 3:7 - But when he saw many of the
Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: "You
brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee of vipers? 8 Produce fruit in keeping
with repentance." (NIV)
I want to start just a little differently this morning on the
message part. Regardless where you are today, I say regardless where you are
today, let's ask the Holy Spirit to be with us. I don't care if you are home
cleaning the house, you are working at your own business or if you are a teacher
in a public school, or like one friend of mine, working at an Ice Cream Plant.
(Now that is a good job) Let's put this on your lips today... Let's sing "Holy
Spirit" Thou Art Welcome...
Holy Spirit, Thou art welcome in this place, Holy Spirit, Thou
art welcome in this place.
Omnipotent Father of mercy and grace, Thou art welcome in this
place.
Holy Spirit, Thou art welcome in this place, Holy Spirit, Thou
art welcome in this place.
Omnipotent Father of mercy and grace, Thou art welcome in this
place.
Holy Spirit, Thou art welcome in this place, Holy Spirit, Thou
art welcome in this place.
Omnipotent Father of mercy and grace, Thou art welcome in this
place.
Ok, you have that on your mind, in your heart and on your
lips, sing it over and over again today.
The scripture points to all of us today, not just the
Pharisees and Sadducees, it points to all sinners and I for one am a sinner,
just saved by the loving grace of a Man who died on the cross for me, so I could
be relieved from my sins and self-destruction. Over the last two days, I have
been telling you the words that John as in "John The Baptist" told people.
REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS NEAR.
However, what you must do besides repenting is produce good
fruit. Now brothers and sisters, that does not mean to run out and dig a hole
in your backyard and plant a few fruit trees. What it means is you need to help
others, and you need to be doing that by working for our Good Lord. One of the
best ways to produce fruit is by just sharing your blessings, by sharing what
God has already trusted to you.
Now along with sharing your blessings, you must also work for
God by taking the Good News about our Lord Jesus to others.(Mark 16:15). You
do not need to be a person who is fluent in the Bible but should know those
scriptures that talk about salvation and you should pray that God gives you the
gift to take a person's hand and pray for and with them. A thing I don't like
to hear is someone who is with you, saying, I will pray for you. How about
praying right there on the spot. So what kind of blessings have you been given
that you can share? You should not need to think too hard about this. You
could be a helper at Church, maybe you like to clean up after events. Not many
people like to do that, but it is needed. You can help neighbors that
might need different kinds of help. Maybe you like to mow lawns and you have
neighbors who struggle to do that, you could help them. Maybe God has blessed
you with that nice lawn tractor and you could surely cut more than one lawn,
yours and a neighbor who needs help. How about those of you with a strong back,
help a neighbor or older family member shovel snow. Maybe you play an
instrument and/or sing. Retirement homes and nursing homes are always looking
for people to come and put on shows. I know a lot of people who have been
trusted with the talent, but charge for what they do, and that is not bad, for
some make a living with that talent, but remember sometimes to GIVE BACK. Let
me give you this very, very true advice. You cannot outgive the Lord. If you
share your blessings with others, God will bless you with more and more and
more. In fact the Bible tells us we can test God on this one, on our giving,
and I believe the Bible and God to mean it is not just money or your dollars God
is talking about but all of your blessings. When you are giving of your
blessings, and giving of yourselves, that is what John is talking about when he
says, and it is recorded in Matthew 3:8, Produce fruit in keeping with
repentance.
How long has it been since you produced some good fruit? Are
you ready and willing to start producing some today? Remember, folks, you
cannot work your way into heaven, you must be saved, but after you are saved, your work for the Lord is needed. AMEN.
Dear Father in Heaven, forgive us of our sins this day for I
am a sinner in need of Your saving grace. Also, Lord, I want to share my
blessings even better, not just in dollars, Lord, but in time spent helping
others. Help us with our work for You. Hear our prayers this day and
according to Your will for us, please answer them. Lord, please save us from
ourselves and keep us working with our eye on Repentance and our selves ready to
produce good fruit. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
And now brothers and sisters, please if you want to clean up
today, or maybe just ask Jesus into your heart for the first time will you pray
with me this prayer of Salvation and then go to work for Him.
Dear Father in Heaven, forgive me of my sins today, wash me
white as snow and help me to repent of my sins and work for You telling others
of Your wonderful grace. I love You, Lord Jesus, and give thanks for You dying
for me. In Jesus' name, I ask You into my heart, and please help me live
like You are on board with me. And Lord, help me give this day back to You
because You first gave it to me, by living the day to please You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Now go forth sharing your blessings and knowing Jesus loves
you. Go forth working for Him and knowing I love you. And how about going
forth this day and singing over and over again this tune we started with...
Holy Spirit, Thou art welcome in this place, Holy Spirit, Thou
art welcome in this place.
Omnipotent Father of mercy and grace, Thou art welcome in this
place.
Holy Spirit, Thou art welcome in this place, Holy Spirit, Thou
art welcome in this place.
Omnipotent Father of mercy and grace, Thou art welcome in this
place.
Holy Spirit, Thou art welcome in this place, Holy Spirit, Thou
art welcome in this place.
Omnipotent Father of mercy and grace, Thou art welcome in this
place.
I really, really love you folks... I do... Pastor Dan. Need prayer, call our home...
Ministry Phone... 717 691 8200. Pastor's cell phone - 717 991
0754. And if you want to talk to Dolores, her cell number is 717 991
0763
Bye, Bye...
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