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Monday 10 May 2021

'LIKE SHEEP AMONG WOLVES'

By Rev. Dave Kemp                                                                       
Pastor of Eternal Hope Anglican Church Church
Carleton Place, Ontario
                                                                              
            
Rev. Dave Kemp


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PODCAST LINK to Sermon - Sunday, May 9th, 2021:
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Welcome to Good News In the Morning, a program of words and music bringing a Christian message of hope and encouragement to those who are looking for an intelligent, meaningful and spirited approach to faith and to life.

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‘Like Sheep Among Wolves

Matthew 10: 38 – 42, I am sending you out like sheep among the wolves!

Jesus is teaching the apostles in preparation for their stepping out into their mission field. Their mission is now clear—share the gospel. Jesus charged them to go to the ‘lost sheep of Israel’, God’s chosen people, who were in servitude to the Roman occupation of the holy land. Preach this message to the downtrodden, and disadvantaged, Jesus instructed: The Kingdom of heaven is near, heal the sick, the lepers, raise the dead and drive out demons. Give them comfort knowing they are God’s children. 

There were six humble fishermen, one tax collector, political activist and four others whose occupations are not identified and they are all following a carpenter from Nazareth and they were charged with some highly unusual instructions. 

Can you imagine telling your parents or wife or children that you are going to drive out demons and heal the sick? But this is Jesus asking, this man has a divine calling, he is doing these supernatural things and they are convinced that following his example they would accomplish his Kingdom on earth. 

You and I have instructions to lead people to the Kingdom of heaven also and we must be aware of Jesus' next statement in vs 16,“Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves”. Hey guys, be “intelligent, wise, prudent, aware of the people you are surrounded by and their interests.” Don’t be naive or immature among the wolves.

The world, then as now, was hostile to believers—not incidentally hostile, but purposefully hostile. Wolves are intentional about the harm they inflict upon sheep. Jesus taught His followers that, to be Christ-like in a godless world, they must combine the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove. The dove is thought of as innocent and harmless. 

Charles Simeon, a powerful 19thevangelical Anglican priest, in Cambridge England, writes about the snake and dove, simile Jesus used, “the wisdom of the one and the harmlessness of the other are very desirable to be combined in the Christian character; because the Christian will be enabled to cope successfully with his more powerful enemies”. 

I agree with his statement. It takes wisdom and humility and it takes courage to be a recipient of God’s grace and forgiveness, by Jesus death on the crossand be willing to share it with those you love.

But know, as Jesus states, that people will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved.

When we are sharing the good news of salvation, we should strive to be gentle without being pushovers, and we must be generous without being taken advantage of. We must take the high road, be compassionate in sharing with unbelievers what Jesus can do for them.

Jesus, God’s son, can deliver you and me from our fear of sharing. Jesus declares You are a child of God, Jesus is your brother and the Holy Spirit is in you, so take heart.

This mostly mild mannered carpenter is not being ambiguous when he declares, If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. If you cling to your worldly life, focusing only on your self-interest and money and possessions, well, there are consequences—you will lose your life.

But if you give up your focus on the worldly life by following Jesus teachings, be loving, kind, generous, peaceful, then—you will find what really matters—shalom, the peace and confidence that can only come from God.

Jesus assures us with this promise, “Anyone who receives you, as a believer, (Melvin, Mary, Dolly, Ivan or anyone watching this day,) they will receive me, Jesus also. 

And anyone who receives me, Jesus in their heart, receives my Father who sent me and receives the power of the Holy Spirit to guide and direct us. Makes it worth sharing as friend, wouldn’t you say? 

My friends, during times of persecution of Christians, and it has been going on for centuries, 20 so far, hospitality was always a mandate. Warmth, welcome and kindness and generosity was and is our identifier. But Jesus also knows and it can be, and is, dangerous, even now to stand for with him in our communities. 

You may see objectors torch your churches, protest your beliefs, denigrate and scorn your God-inspired Bible teachings. You may be mocked, belittled and treated poorly by others who want to undermine your stand as you live in an increasingly belligerent, confrontational, godless community.

So when other people raise their voice against your message, lower yours—. That’s called strength under control.

The Bible says, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger”(Proverbs 15:1 NIV).

Jesus reminds us, don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered by deception—their profane, ungodly lifestyles will be revealed for what they are. And there are serious eternal consequences. 

We are not to give in and turn tail before these challenges, but we are not to act as they do either. 

Don’t give up trying to offer salvation to your loved ones or others despite what receive. Because Jesus states, if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” That means you! You will be blessed, not only on this planet but also in heaven. That is the good news brothers and sisters. Stand strong, you are on the right side of history and heaven. Amen.

Reference Scriptures: Matthew 10: 38 – 42

38 And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

Rewards

40 “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. 41 The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive a righteous person's reward. 42 And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”

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To listen to the broadcast, click on the following link:

http://accm.ncf.ca/images/21.05.09.mp3

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Now be sure to worship in a church where the gospel is soundly proclaimed and lived out with compassion integrity and resolve.


I do pray that the Lord will hold your heart and you would know Jesus personally and profoundly. May the Holy Spirit reside deep within your heart, may the heavenly Father surround you with his constant and abiding and accompanying love.

Good News In The Morning is produced by Good News Christian Ministries


- Rev. Dave Kemp

Eternal Hope Anglican Church, Carleton Place, Ontario

http://www.eternalhopechurch.org/

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To listen to the above broadcast, click on the following link:

http://accm.ncf.ca/images/21.05.09.mp3






Sunday 9 May 2021

'BLESSED ARE THE BROKEN'


Rev. Brian Wilkie
By Rev. Brian Wilkie                                                                                    

Pastor of St. Andrew's Christian Church
Rockland, Ontario


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PODCAST LINK to Sermon - Sunday, May 2nd, 2021:
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Welcome to Good News In the Morning, a program of words and music bringing a Christian message of hope and encouragement to those who are looking for an intelligent, meaningful and spirited approach to faith and to life.

Broadcast Title:

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‘Blessed are the broken
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To listen to the broadcast, click on the following link:
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Now be sure to worship in a church where the gospel is soundly proclaimed and lived out with compassion integrity and resolve.

I do pray that the Lord will hold your heart and you would know Jesus personally and profoundly. May the Holy Spirit reside deep within your heart, may the heavenly Father surround you with his constant and abiding and accompanying love.
Good News In The Morning is produced by Good News Christian Ministries

- Rev. Brian Wilkie
St. Andrew's Christian Church, Rockland, Ontario
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To listen to the above broadcast, click on the following link:


'THE WRONG KIND OF MASK'


Rev. Brian Wilkie
By Rev. Brian Wilkie                                                                                    

Pastor of St. Andrew's Christian Church
Rockland, Ontario


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PODCAST LINK to Sermon - Sunday, April 25th, 2021:
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Welcome to Good News In the Morning, a program of words and music bringing a Christian message of hope and encouragement to those who are looking for an intelligent, meaningful and spirited approach to faith and to life.

Broadcast Title:

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‘The Wrong Kind of Mask

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To listen to the broadcast, click on the following link:
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Now be sure to worship in a church where the gospel is soundly proclaimed and lived out with compassion integrity and resolve.

I do pray that the Lord will hold your heart and you would know Jesus personally and profoundly. May the Holy Spirit reside deep within your heart, may the heavenly Father surround you with his constant and abiding and accompanying love.
Good News In The Morning is produced by Good News Christian Ministries

- Rev. Brian Wilkie
St. Andrew's Christian Church, Rockland, Ontario
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To listen to the above broadcast, click on the following link: