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8-23-26 BELOVED Pastor David Reeve

Rom 12:9-20 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

BELOVED:

agapetos (ag-ap-ay-tos'); beloved:

beloved, esteemed, dear, favourite, worthy of love

dearly loved one; the object of special affection and of special relationship, as with Jesus the beloved of the Father

KJV - (dearly, well) beloved, dear.

You are God’s beloved

Song 2:3-6 Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, So is my beloved among the young men. In his shade I took great delight and sat down, And his fruit was sweet to my taste.

4 "He has brought me to his banquet hall, And his banner over me is love.

5 "Sustain me with raisin cakes, Refresh me with apples, Because I am lovesick.

6 "Let his left hand be under my head And his right hand embrace me."

1 John 3:1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are

1 John 4:7-14 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has seen God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. 14 We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.

1 John 4:16-21

Col 3:23-24

1 Cor 10:31

Matt 6:19-21

Ps 63:1-8

Ps 84:1-2

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NEVER TAKE YOUR OWN REVENGE

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord. 20 "BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

To commit the same evil that was committed against us makes us indistinguishable from the original offenders.

Kindness to Enemies: Scriptures suggest responding to wrongs with practical help rather than retaliation.

Leviticus 19:18: "You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself.

1 Peter 3:8-9 To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; 9 not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.

1 Thess 5:15-18 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. 16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 2:21-23 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously;

Prov 20:22 Do not say, "I will repay evil"; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you

Heart Attitude: Letting go of personal payback brings inner peace and prevents a person from being corrupted by evil.

Proverbs 24:29 "Do not say, 'I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.'

Col 3:25 For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.

Michael Morgan 8/10/26 Michael Morgan 8/10/26

8-9-26 BE AT PEACE WITH ALL MEN II Pastor David Reeve

Rom 12:9-19 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

WHO ARE YOU?

2 Cor 5:16-21 Therefore from now on we recognize no one according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him in this way no longer. 17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

Matt 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.

14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Matt 16:13-17 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" 14 And they said, "Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets." 15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 And Jesus said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven

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8-2-26 BE AT PEACE WITH ALL MEN…Pastor David Reeve

Rom 12:9-13 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

The Bible teaches that personal responsibility is a core part of spiritual maturity. We are called to own our actions and avoid the urge to shift blame and hold ourselves accountable for our own conduct.

Isa 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You,

Because he trusts in You. NKJV

John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.] AMP

Col 3:15-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Rom 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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7-26-26 Sweet Farewell…Pastor Jimmy Davis

Like Paul …live a full life …repentance to God…faith in Jesus

Acts 20:17-38

Acts 9:15-16

Ephesians 2:8-9

1 Corinthian 15:3-6

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7-19-26 SO FAR AS IT DEPENDS ON YOU…PASTOR DAVID REEVE

· Individual Accountability: we are ultimately responsible for our own deeds.

Rom 14:12 So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.

Gal 6:5 For each one will bear his own load.

Ezek 18:20 "The person who sins will die. The son will not bear the punishment for the father's iniquity, nor will the father bear the punishment for the son's iniquity; the righteousness of the righteous will be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked will be upon himself.

Gen 3:1-12

· Stewardship: In Luke 12:48, Jesus teaches, "Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required," meaning we are responsible for the time, gifts, talents, and resources God has entrusted to us.

1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Prov 3:9-10 Honor the Lord from your wealth And from the first of all your produce;

10 So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine.

· Providing for Others: 1 Timothy 5:8 emphasizes the physical duty to care for one another: "But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever".

Philem 4-7 I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, 5 because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints; 6 and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ's sake. 7 For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

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7-12-26//RESPECT WHAT IS RIGHT IN THE SIGHT OF ALL MEN…Pastor David Reeve

WHEN IS IT WRONG TO DO RIGHT?

We are to be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody NIV (see 1 Peter 2:11-12). The word for right could also be translated "noble" or "honorable." Paul is certainly not using the word everybody as it is used in the common expression "Everybody's doing it." Paul's standard for behavior was not common consensus, but godliness. The point being made here is that the behavior of believers must be such that no one can rightfully make a claim of wrongdoing. To commit the same evil that was committed against us makes us indistinguishable from the original offenders.

Right: kalos (kal-os'); of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous for appearance or use

beautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable, commendable, admirable

a. beautiful to look at, shapely, magnificent

b. good, excellent in its nature and characteristics, and therefore well adapted to its ends

1. genuine, approved

2. precious

3. joined to names of men designated by their office, competent, able, such as one ought to be

4. praiseworthy, noble

c. beautiful by reason of purity of heart and life, and hence praiseworthy

1. morally good, noble

d. honourable, conferring honour

e. affecting the mind agreeably, comforting and confirming

KJV - better, fair, good (-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy

THE GOLDEN RULE

Matt 7:12 "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

1 Peter 2:12 Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Phil 2:1-4 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

Col 3:23-24 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.

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7-5-26//NEVER PAY BACK EVIL FOR EVIL TO ANYONE…Pastor David Reeve

Believers are to respond to hostility with grace, forgiveness, and peace.

EVIL: kakos (kak-os'); apparently a primary word; worthless (intrinsically, such; i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious:

 WE of a bad nature

a. not such as it ought to be

 of a mode of thinking, feeling, acting

a. base, wrong, wicked

 troublesome, injurious, pernicious, destructive, baneful

evil, wicked, wrong, bad, a perversion of what pertains to goodness; as a noun, an evil thing can refer to any crime, harm, or moral wrong

KJV - bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.

Prov 20:22 Do not say, "I will repay evil"; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

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6-28-26 DO NOT BE WISE IN YOUR OWN ESTIMATION

The phrase "do not be wise in your own estimation" comes from the Bible and warns against relying on your own intellect and self-sufficiency rather than seeking divine guidance. It appears in two primary passages that encourage humility and trust in God.

this passage warns that thinking you have everything figured out leads to spiritual pride and folly.

Prov 3:5-10 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.

6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

8 It will be healing to your body

And refreshment to your bones.

9 Honor the Lord from your wealth

And from the first of all your produce;

10 So your barns will be filled with plenty

And your vats will overflow with new wine.

TRUST: batach (baw-takh'); a primitive root; properly, figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure:

to trust

a. (Qal)

1. to trust, trust in

2. to have confidence, be confident

3. to be bold

4. to be secure

b. (Hiphil)

1. to cause to trust, make secure

(TWOT) to feel safe, be careless Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament

KJV - be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust.

HEART: leb (labe); the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything:

inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding

a. inner part, midst

1. midst (of things)

2. heart (of man)

3. soul, heart (of man)

4. mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory

5. inclination, resolution, determination (of will)

6. conscience

7. heart (of moral character)

8. as seat of appetites

9. as seat of emotions and passions as seat of courage

KJV - care for, comfortably, consent, considered, courag [-eous], friend [-ly], ([broken-], [hard-], [merry-], [stiff-], [stout-], double) heart ([-ed]), heed, I, kindly, midst, mind (-ed), regard ([-ed)], themselves, unawares, understanding, well, willingly, wisdom.

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6-21-26//A FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS

Sermon Notes

Ps 68:1-6 Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered,

And let those who hate Him flee before Him.

2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire,

So let the wicked perish before God.

3 But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.

4 Sing to God, sing praises to His name;

Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts,

Whose name is the Lord, and exult before Him.

5 A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows,

Is God in His holy habitation.

6 God makes a home for the lonely;

He leads out the prisoners into prosperity,

Only the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

FATHERS ARE LOVING

John 3:16-17 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 "For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.

Ps 103:13 Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.

FATHERS ARE ENCOURAGERS

1 Thess 2:9-12 For you recall, brethren, our labor and hardship, how working night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and so is God, how devoutly and uprightly and blamelessly we behaved toward you believers; 11 just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children, 12 so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

Gal 6:9 Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.

Rom 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose