THE SHEEPSKIN

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Werner Dekarski

Our lounge or sitting room is carpeted. Near the ranchslider windows are some flower pots and also a sheepskin is lying there on the floor on top of the carpet.

The sheepskin is there for a special reason, namely to cover up something. When we bought this place some time ago we discovered a hole in the carpet. Something happened there what should not have happened.

But it is never a good idea to cover up something!

David in the Bible experienced that it was not a good idea to cover up his sin (iniquity, transgressons).

He had a terrible time, when he kept silent. He groaned all day long and his bones wasted away. Day and night the hand of the Lord was heavy upon him. It was summer time in his life because his strength was sapped.

But eventually he acknowledged his sin to the Lord. And he did not cover up his iniquity any longer. He confessed his transgressions to the Lord.

And what happened? The Lord forgave his sin. Praise the Lord!

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Read the Topical Sermon Outline called: “And you forgave the guilt of my sin” on this blog!

Topical Sermon Outline (O.T.)

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Werner Dekarski

“For I resolved to know

nothing while I was

with you except

Jesus Christ and him crucified.”

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AND YOU FORGAVE THE GUILT OF MY SIN.

Psalm 32:1-7

In four parts

Intr.:

PART ONE:

BLESSED IS HE…… BLESSED IS THE MAN..

1. whose transgressions are forgiven,

2. whose sins are covered.

3. whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in

4. whose spirit is no deceit.

PART TWO:

WHEN I KEPT SILENT,

1. my bones wasted away

–through my groaning all day long.

2. For day and night

–your hand was heavy upon me;

3. my strength was sapped

–as in the heat of summer.

PART THREE:

THEN… I SAID,….

1. I acknowledged my sin to you and

2. did not cover up my iniquity.

3. “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord” –

PART FOUR:

THEREFORE LET EVERYONE WHO IS GODLY PRAY TO YOU WHILE YOU MAY BE FOUND;

1. surely when the mighty waters rise,

–they will not reach him.

2. YOU ARE MY HIDING PLACE;

3. you will protect me from trouble and

4. surround me with songs of delivery.

End:

Golden Nugget:

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Werner Dekarski

John 11:4

“When he heard this, Jesus said, ‘This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.’ “

eDay 2009

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Werner Dekarski

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Daffodil Day – 28th of August 2009

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Who is ruling you?

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“HUGS NOT THUGS”

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Werner Dekarski

“The Hugs Not Thugs campaign was launched in Kaitaia in 2005 to promote family wellbeing and prevention of family violence.”

“SPEAK UP AGAINST ABUSE”

Thursday 27th August

“Our Issues, our Solutions”

The first in a series of discussions designed to address violence and abuse in our community.”

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The activities started at 10.30am with a march along the Main Street of KAITAIA beginning at KFC and ending at the Community Centre, where the meetings were held until 3.00pm.

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