Sunday, December 14, 2008

Sunday Summary

The only adjective that I can use to describe today is amazing! I am in constant awe of the Majesty and Might of the Master. Our Early Morning Prayer Service was great this morning. The prayer topic was obedience. The people offered up the petitions to God, and we felt a move of His Power! I could tell that God was preparing the hearts of the people to receive the Word of God.

Today we were blessed with songs from the Male Chorus. I tell you, I'm no sexist, but there's just something about the men being up front and active in the service that carries the worship level to different heights. They took us there and the song selection was in line with the message. This had to be a move of God, because none of this was planned out by us. I was ready and looking forward to the preaching moment. I preached the closing message of our series entitled, "Real Worship" from Romans 12:1-2. The messaged was tagged, "Sacrificial Worship". Here's the basic outline:

1. Reason ( I urge you brothers in view of God's mercy)

2. Requirement (Present your bodies as a living sacrifice holy, acceptable unto God.....)

3. Response (You will prove that God's will is good, acceptable, and complete)

God really blessed the exposition of the text! This was a different preaching experience for me, because I usually close like I like to close (you know what I mean), but today I was not led to. Instead I just continued to minister the Word without a tune and it really seemed to touch the hearts of the people today. I thank God for maturity! I remember as a younger preacher, I would have felt like I didn't preach if I didn't "shut it down", but the message is not in the celebration, but the explanation of the Word!!

This afternoon, we traveled to my hometown of Gary, In to visit the Mt Moriah MBC, where my Moderator, Dr. Marion J. Johnson Jr. is the pastor. Today was their celebration of their Deacon's and Trustees. I have been blessed to preach for this occasion since 2001, and it is always a pleasure to preach at Mt. Moriah. The people are very receptive and responsive to preaching.

Under normal circumstances, I don't usually preach themes. Most of the time they are out of context and in no way coincide. However, Dr. Johnson has a track record for selecting preachable themes, so I try to preach them. Today was no different. The theme scripture was 1 Samuel 12:23-25. The theme was, "Men faithfully serving, God's way". Here's the basic outline:

1. Serve personally (23)

2. Serve passionately (24)

3. Serve persistently (25)

God blessed the exposition. I am grateful to God for allowing me to preach His Word. I also thank Him for allowing me to pastor such a wonderful group of people at BBC. I am still so full that I can preach again even though I am physically spent! I believe and pray that God was pleased with the offerings of worship that were presented to Him on today!!

I can't wait for the next preaching opportunity! Until then, I will be in the preparation place. Hopefully Pastor Owens, Pastor McGhee and I will be going to Baker Book House on Tuesday. Baker Book House is quickly becoming my favorite bookstore and since it's only an hour and a half away, I figure we can gas up my hooptie and roll out !!!

Pray for us this week!! God Bless!!

9 comments:

HALLELUJAH said...

Pastor Whiterspoon,

Sounds as though there was a mighty rushing wind that swept through BBC, GOD is Good.


GOD Bless~~~

Anonymous said...

Pastor sounds like a busy day and it appears the Lord provided the strength and the Spirit to make it truly a day of worship.

Keep giving God all that you have and may the Lord be honored in all that your heart offers unto Him.

Praying for you Rev.

Be Encouraged.

Tony R.

Rev. Barney said...

When can I re-join? I am so happy to hear that the men are taking their rightful place in the worship service.

With preaching like you are doing the rest of us can lock our doors and just buy the cd/dvd.

Pastor A. A. McGhee said...

Great post as always my brother. Your committment to biblical preaching is second to none. These outlines are simply off the chain.

Last but certainly not least, "Happy Birthday" to the greatest brother in the world.

Pastor Rev. Ray E. Owens said...

Spoon,

As I sit in the airport headed back home, Happy Birthday! Great sermons as usual. Our District is in great shape with Moderator Johnson and you serving as as the ist Vice Moderator. I look forward working with you in connecting our conventions, churches and communities to Christ.

Owens

Shanita Waters said...

God bless you! I love the passion I feel in your words as you write about preaching God's word. I love to meet other Christians that are on fire for the Lord like you are. Your outlines are great.

I pray that God will continue to bless you and your ministry for His glory.

Pastor Lance A. Mann said...

As usual, great job Doctor. BBC has one jewel of a leader and preacher.

Lance

Ronald said...

I know better than this however, God has given you the ability to make preaching seem so easy. I am truly blessed by your preaching ministry.

Happy Birthday,
Ron

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