Author Archives: Werner Dekarski

SERMON OUTLINE – NT – NIV

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P1110710-150x150This is the MESSAGE we have heard from him and declare to you:

First John 1:5-10

Intr.: 

GOD IS LIGHT; IN HIM THERE IS NO DARKNESS AT ALL.

1.  If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in darkness,

a.  we lie and

b.  live not by the truth.

2.  But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light,

a.  we have fellowship with one another, and

b.  the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

3.  If we claim to be without sin,

a.  we deceive ourselves and

b.  the truth is not in us.

4.  If we confess our sins,

a.  he is faithful and

b.  just and

c.  will forgive us our sins and

d.  purify us from all unrighteousness.

5.  If we claim we have not sinned,

a.  we make him out to be a liar and

b.  his word has no place in our lives.”

End:

MANU-AUTE, MANU PAKAUKAU

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Seeing a Maori Kite today at the TE AHU COMMUNITY CENTRE (Atrium) reminded me of flying a kite when I was going to school in the north of Germany.

TE AHU COMMUNITY CENTRE IN KAITAIA / NZ

TE AHU COMMUNITY CENTRE IN KAITAIA / NZ

“These kites were made in various shapes, and of different materials, different varieties being known as manu-aute, manu-pakaukau, manu-puai (triangular in shape), manu-tara and manu- tu.” (A Dictionary of the Maori Language by H. W. Willaims M.A.

MANU - KITE, FOR FLYING

MANU – KITE, FOR FLYING

MANU - KITE, FOR FLYING

MANU – KITE, FOR FLYING

“A Lock is only for Honest People.”

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“A lock is only for honest people,” I remember a neighbour telling me once.

So, where do we go then for  protection from harm?

SECURITY

SECURITY

I probably would not have  noticed it, but visitors to Kaitaia pointed out to me  the evidence of a breakin  in one of our shops here in town, when I went for a walk on this beautiful day this afternoon. And I would say that the owner of the shop has done everything to make the building secure.

Psalm 127 in the Bible begins with these words:

“Unless the LORD builds the house , its builders  labor in vain.

Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” – Psalm 127:1

WE MUST ASK THE LORD TO WATCH OVER US AND OUR PROPERTY!

“Could this be Heaven on Earth?”

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“COULD THIS BE HEAVEN ON EARTH?”

I am reading that question in the Far North Real Estate Property Xpress. (Wednesday, February 27, 2013)

It is a full page advertisement with beautiful pictures. Under the biggest image it says, “Experience paradise: This spectacular 16 hectare beachfront property overlooking pristine Doubtless Bay is home to a stunningly tranquil retreat.”

I take also notice of the words “divine, paradise, tranquil, peace, freedom, solitude, calm, peace,” and “warmth” in the ad.

I leave it to you to answer the above question. But I want to ask you another question.

WHY DO WE ASK QUESTIONS LIKE THAT?

The BIBLE has the answer:

We are reading in Psalm 119:81 “My soul faints with longing for your salvation, …”

And again in Psalm 119:174 “I long for your salvation, O LORD, …”

Please notice the words “long, longing and “salvation.”