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Westside Emmanuel Baptist Church
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Message on Divorce from a Divorced Pastor ][ "Real Talk" Sermon Series ][ Part 3
Welcome To Westside. Here's our Worship Guide for the 10:30 AM Service
Locations & Times
Week 3 l David: A Man After God's Own Heart l Waiting on the Lord l 1 Samuel 18
1107 W 9th St, Bogalusa, LA 70427, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
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The weapon may be formed, but it won't prosper
When the darkness falls, it won't prevail
'Cause the God I serve knows only how to triumph
My God will never fail
Oh, my God will never fail
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You, Lord
There's power in the mighty name of Jesus
Every war He wages He will win
I'm not backing down from any giant
'Cause I know how this story ends
Yes, I know how this story ends
You take what the enemy meant for evil
And You turn it for good
You turn it for good
The weapon may be formed, but it won't prosper
When the darkness falls, it won't prevail
'Cause the God I serve knows only how to triumph
My God will never fail
Oh, my God will never fail
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You, Lord
There's power in the mighty name of Jesus
Every war He wages He will win
I'm not backing down from any giant
'Cause I know how this story ends
Yes, I know how this story ends
You take what the enemy meant for evil
And You turn it for good
You turn it for good
You Are God, Alone
You are not a God created by human hands
You are not a God dependent on any mortal man
You are not a God in need of anything we can give
By Your plan, That's just the way it is
You are God alone, from before time began
You are on Your throne, You are God alone (You are God alone)
And right now (and right now in the good times and bad)
You are on Your throne, You are God alone (You are God alone)
You're the only God whose power none can contend
You're the only God whose name and praise will never end
You're the only God who's worthy of everything we can give
You are God, That's just the way it is
You're unchangeable (unchangeable)
Unshakable (unshakable)
Unstoppable (unstoppable)
That's who You are (that's who You are)
You are not a God created by human hands
You are not a God dependent on any mortal man
You are not a God in need of anything we can give
By Your plan, That's just the way it is
You are God alone, from before time began
You are on Your throne, You are God alone (You are God alone)
And right now (and right now in the good times and bad)
You are on Your throne, You are God alone (You are God alone)
You're the only God whose power none can contend
You're the only God whose name and praise will never end
You're the only God who's worthy of everything we can give
You are God, That's just the way it is
You're unchangeable (unchangeable)
Unshakable (unshakable)
Unstoppable (unstoppable)
That's who You are (that's who You are)
Scars
Waking up to a new sunrise
Looking back from the other side
I can see now with open eyes
Darkest water and deepest pain
I wouldn't trade it for anything
'Cause my brokenness brought me to You
And these wounds are a storyYou'll use
So I'm thankful for the scars
'Cause without them I wouldn't know Your heart
And I know they'll always tell of who You are
So forever I am thankful for the scars
Now I'm standing in confidence
With the strength of Your faithfulness
And I'm not who I was before
No, I don't have to fear anymore
I can see, I can see
How You delivered me
In Your hands, in Your feet
I found my victory
Waking up to a new sunrise
Looking back from the other side
I can see now with open eyes
Darkest water and deepest pain
I wouldn't trade it for anything
'Cause my brokenness brought me to You
And these wounds are a storyYou'll use
So I'm thankful for the scars
'Cause without them I wouldn't know Your heart
And I know they'll always tell of who You are
So forever I am thankful for the scars
Now I'm standing in confidence
With the strength of Your faithfulness
And I'm not who I was before
No, I don't have to fear anymore
I can see, I can see
How You delivered me
In Your hands, in Your feet
I found my victory
Real Talk Sermon Notes
God's plan for marriage from the beginning
Genesis 2
- Leave
- Cleave
- Weave
God's plan for marriage from the beginning
Genesis 2
- Leave
- Cleave
- Weave
Real Talk Sermon Notes
God never commands, endorses or blessed divorce
Reasons divorce is permitted
1. Unfaithfulness (Matthew 19:9, Matthew 5:32)
2. Abandonment by and unbeliever (1 Corinthians 7:15)
Marriage and Divorce
1. God created marriage to last a lifetime
2. Marriage glues two people together forever
3. The Lord is able
If divorce has happened (2 Cor. 5:17)
1. Make it right
- with the Lord
- with others
2. Make sure it doesn't happen again
- don't waste your pain
- own your issues
3. Make Christ the Lord of your life
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God never commands, endorses or blessed divorce
Reasons divorce is permitted
1. Unfaithfulness (Matthew 19:9, Matthew 5:32)
2. Abandonment by and unbeliever (1 Corinthians 7:15)
Marriage and Divorce
1. God created marriage to last a lifetime
2. Marriage glues two people together forever
3. The Lord is able
If divorce has happened (2 Cor. 5:17)
1. Make it right
- with the Lord
- with others
2. Make sure it doesn't happen again
- don't waste your pain
- own your issues
3. Make Christ the Lord of your life
-
A Personal Note From Pastor Marcus
Many would say that I'm disqualified due to my divorce. I would absolutely agree. I would also agree that I have never been qualified to serve as a pastor. As David said in Psalm 51:3, "For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me..." In acknowledging my sin, I also have to acknowledge the grace of God. After much counsel and word studies in 1 Tim. 3, I am at peace in serving where I serve. I will not try and argue with those who believe otherwise. May the grace of the Lord be with them as He has been with me. I can only focus on sharing His grace with others and leave it in His hands for judgment day.
Many would say that I'm disqualified due to my divorce. I would absolutely agree. I would also agree that I have never been qualified to serve as a pastor. As David said in Psalm 51:3, "For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me..." In acknowledging my sin, I also have to acknowledge the grace of God. After much counsel and word studies in 1 Tim. 3, I am at peace in serving where I serve. I will not try and argue with those who believe otherwise. May the grace of the Lord be with them as He has been with me. I can only focus on sharing His grace with others and leave it in His hands for judgment day.
Time Of Invitation
If there's a decision you need to make or you'd like the pastor to pray for you, please text hi at 985-516-2164 right now. This is a time for you to give your life to the Lord and learn how to trust Him.
If there's a decision you need to make or you'd like the pastor to pray for you, please text hi at 985-516-2164 right now. This is a time for you to give your life to the Lord and learn how to trust Him.
Miracles
Let faith arise
In spite of what I see
Lord, I believe,
But help my unbelief
I choose to trust You
No matter what I feel
Let faith arise...
Let faith arise
For my Champion's not dead
He is alive
Oh, and He already knows
My every need
Surely He will come and rescue me
God of miracles come
We need Your supernatural love
To break through
Nothing's impossible
You're the God of miracles
Let faith arise
And see the Kingdom come
I lift my eyes
Oh for the battle has been won
My God is faithful
Oh and every single word He said is true
God of Miracles come
We need Your supernatural love
To break through
Nothing's impossible
You're the God of Miracles
This world is shaking
But You cannot be shaken
My heart is breaking
But I'm not broken yet
Your love is fearless
Help me to be courageous too
Oh there is nothing impossible...
This world is shaking
But You cannot be shaken
My heart is breaking
But I'm not broken yet
Your love is fearless
Help me to be courageous too
Oh, there is nothing impossible
For the God of miracles
We need Your supernatural love
To break through
Nothing's impossible
You're the God of miracles
Yes You are oh
God of Miracles come
We need Your
Supernatural love
To break through
Nothing's impossible
You're the God of Miracles
God of Miracles come
We need Your
Supernatural love
To break through
Nothing's impossible
You're the God of Miracles
Let faith arise
In spite of what I see
Lord, I believe,
But help my unbelief
I choose to trust You
No matter what I feel
Let faith arise...
Let faith arise
For my Champion's not dead
He is alive
Oh, and He already knows
My every need
Surely He will come and rescue me
God of miracles come
We need Your supernatural love
To break through
Nothing's impossible
You're the God of miracles
Let faith arise
And see the Kingdom come
I lift my eyes
Oh for the battle has been won
My God is faithful
Oh and every single word He said is true
God of Miracles come
We need Your supernatural love
To break through
Nothing's impossible
You're the God of Miracles
This world is shaking
But You cannot be shaken
My heart is breaking
But I'm not broken yet
Your love is fearless
Help me to be courageous too
Oh there is nothing impossible...
This world is shaking
But You cannot be shaken
My heart is breaking
But I'm not broken yet
Your love is fearless
Help me to be courageous too
Oh, there is nothing impossible
For the God of miracles
We need Your supernatural love
To break through
Nothing's impossible
You're the God of miracles
Yes You are oh
God of Miracles come
We need Your
Supernatural love
To break through
Nothing's impossible
You're the God of Miracles
God of Miracles come
We need Your
Supernatural love
To break through
Nothing's impossible
You're the God of Miracles
Service Schedule
Sundays
9:15 AM Bible study (All ages; No nursery)
10:30 AM Morning Worship Service; Live-streamed
Wednesdays
11:00 AM Prayer Meeting in the Fellowship Hall
6:00 PM Youth and Children's Ministries
Thursdays
6:06 PM Online Only Bible Study
Sundays
9:15 AM Bible study (All ages; No nursery)
10:30 AM Morning Worship Service; Live-streamed
Wednesdays
11:00 AM Prayer Meeting in the Fellowship Hall
6:00 PM Youth and Children's Ministries
Thursdays
6:06 PM Online Only Bible Study
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11 AM Prayer Meeting
6 PM Youth and Children's Ministry
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6 PM Youth and Children's Ministry
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