““who gives and takes away” — praising God despite loss (paraphrase of Job 1:21).”
A sermon calling believers to build lives on a lasting foundation (the 'rock') rather than convenience ('sand'), emphasizing obedience to Jesus, practical spiritual formation, and an invitation to place full trust in Christ.
“Paraphrase of Job: 'The Lord gives, and the Lord can take away.'”
Pastor H.P. Washington Jr. preached from the life of Jeremiah, emphasizing that God knew, sanctified, and called His servants before birth. He encouraged ministers to preach God's truth (including sin and repentance) rather than popularity or prosperity alone, highlighted God's sovereign hand at work in miracles and in equipping people, and urged humility, gratitude, and persistence in ministry.
“we brought nothing into this world and it is certain we can carry nothing out the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away blessed be the name of the Lord”
Homegoing service for Patrick Alexander Small: Psalm reading, musical tributes, family memories, pastoral messages emphasizing resurrection, preparation for death, and a call to salvation.
“When he touched Job... 'The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.'”
A lively Sunday service centered on drawing near to God through praise, trusting in God's keeping mercy, and the preacher's message that those who truly know and trust the one God are 'doing well'—with calls to repentance, baptism, giving, and altar prayer.
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