Courageous Trump & Family . . . Thx Keith B and Sarah R!Wonderful Sermon for

> President Trump attended a private religious service at St. John’s 
> Episcopal Church, across the street from the White House, as part of a 
> modern Inauguration Day ritual.
> 
> The service was led by the Rev. Robert Jeffress, a Southern Baptist 
> who campaigned hard for Trump during the closing months of the election.

> Here is an exclusive transcript of Jeffress’ sermon, which drew on the 
> story of Nehemiah, a historical figure described in the Old Testament 
> for rebuilding Jerusalem.

> 
> President-elect and Mrs. Trump, Vice-President-elect and Mrs. Pence, 
> families and friends, it’s an honor to be with you on this historic 
> day.
> 
> President-elect Trump, I remember that it was exactly one year ago 
> this weekend that I was with you on  your Citation jet flying around 
> Iowa before the first caucus or primary vote was cast. After our 
> Wendy’s cheeseburgers, I said that I believed that you would be the 
> next President of the United States. And if that happened, it would be 
> because God had placed you there.
> 
> As the prophet Daniel said, it is God who removes and establishes leaders.
> 
> Today─one year later─God has raised you and Vice-President-elect Pence 
> up for a great, eternal purpose.
> 
> When I think of you, President-elect Trump, I am reminded of another 
> great leader God chose thousands of years ago in Israel. The nation 
> had been in bondage for decades, the infrastructure of the country was 
> in shambles, and God raised up a powerful leader to restore the 
> nation. And the man God chose was neither a politician nor a priest. 
> Instead, God chose a builder whose name was Nehemiah.
> 
> And the first step of rebuilding the nation was the building of a 
> great wall. God instructed Nehemiah to build a wall around Jerusalem 
> to protect its citizens from enemy attack.
> You see, God is NOT against building walls!
> 
> And the Old Testament book of Nehemiah records how Nehemiah completed 
> that massive project in record time—just
> 52 days.
> Why was Nehemiah so successful in building the wall and rebuilding the 
> nation?
> 
> *I. Nehemiah Refused To Allow His Critics To Distract Him* Someone has 
> said there are three guaranteed ways to avoid criticism: do nothing, 
> say nothing, and be nothing.
> Any true leader is going to face criticism.
> 
> President-elect Trump, you have had your share of critics from the day 
> you announced you were running for President, but you’ve confounded 
> them at every turn. First, they said you couldn’t win the nomination, 
> but you ended up garnering the most votes of any Republican in 
> history. Then they said that was a fluke, but you couldn’t win the 
> election. And you handily defeated your opponent. And now your critics 
> say you can’t possibly succeed in your agenda.
> 
> Nehemiah had his own share of critics. Two of his chief antagonists 
> were named Sanballat and Tobiah. They were the mainstream media of 
> their day. They continued to hound and heckle Nehemiah and spread 
> false rumors while he and the Israelites were building the wall.
> 
> At one point, they said, “Nehemiah, you need to stop the project and 
> come down from the wall and have a meeting with us.”
> 
> Nehemiah’s response was classic: “I’m doing a great work . . . why 
> should I stop the work and come down to you?” (Nehemiah 6:3)
> 
> President-elect Trump, you, Vice President-elect Pence, and your team 
> have been called by God and elected by the people to do a great work. 
> It is a work far too important to stop and answer your critics.
> 
> *Il. Nehemiah Refused To Allow Setbacks To Stop Him* As you read 
> through Nehemiah’s journal, you’ll find that he faced tremendous 
> obstacles as he attempted to rebuild the nation: an economic 
> recession, terrorist attacks from enemies, and discouragement among 
> the citizens
> 
> But none of those setbacks was enough to stop Nehemiah.
> 
> Some years ago two sports commentators on television were discussing 
> the late Hall of Famer Walter Peyton, the running back for the Chicago 
> Bears. One commentator said, “Can you believe that during his career 
> Peyton has run more than nine miles with a football?”
> 
> The other commentator replied, “What’s even more amazing is that every 
> 3.8 yards of those nine miles Peyton got knocked down by a guy twice 
> his size! But he got back up every time and kept moving forward in 
> spite of those bruising hits and hard knocks.”
> 
> President Trump, you, your team and your families are going to face 
> some bruising setbacks. But remember . .
> 
> The true measure of a leader is what it takes to stop him. And knowing 
> you, I believe it’s going to take a lot to stop you.Rev. Robert> (Finally)
> 
> *III. Nehemiah Sought God’s Help To Empower Him* Nehemiah was a gifted 
> leader, but he knew he could not succeed without God’s divine help. 
> And that is why as he began the great work, Nehemiah knelt before God 
> and prayed:
> 
> “O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant 
> who delights in revering your name.
> Give your servant success today . . .” (Nehemiah 1:11)
> 
> Mr President-elect, I don’t believe we have ever had a president with 
> as many natural gifts as you. As you know, the reason I endorsed you 
> within weeks of your announcement that you were running was because I 
> believed that you were the only candidate who possessed the leadership 
> skills necessary to reverse the downward trajectory of our nation.
> 
> And beginning with Vice President-elect Pence─a great and godly 
> man─you’ve assembled an unbelievably talented group of advisers around 
> you.
> But the challenges facing our nation are so great that it will take 
> more than natural ability to meet them. We need God’s supernatural 
> power.
> The good news is that the same God who empowered Nehemiah nearly 2500 
> years ago is available to every one of us today who is willing to 
> humble himself and ask for His help.
> 
> God says in Psalm 50:15 “Call upon Me in the day of trouble I shall 
> rescue you and you will honor Me.”
> 
> When President Ronald Reagan addressed the Republican National 
> Convention in my city of Dallas in 1984 he said, “America needs God 
> more than God needs America. If we ever forget that we are “one nation 
> under God,” then we will be a nation gone under.”
> 
> President-elect Trump, you had a campaign slogan that resonated with 
> tens of millions of Americans because it spoke to their heartfelt 
> desire: “Make America Great Again.”
> 
> Psalm 33:12 gives us the starting point for making that happen: 
> “Blessed— great—is the nation whose God is the Lord.”
> 
> May God bless President-elect Trump, Vice-President-elect Pence, their 
> families and advisers. And may God truly bless the United States of 
> America.
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One and a half minute sermon- somnewhat quick for this low hearing person Mr G. Thx Bob G!

Sylvia, will this count as my next teaching?

    Bob

.YOU WILL GET A BIG SMILE
WATCHING THIS 1-1/2 MINUTE VIDEO. I AM STILL SMILING.....!
One Minute and 39 seconds sermon. Why should it take any longer?

 http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
 skegley.blogspot.com

1:42 speech- More than obama has said in his billions of words! ... Thx Sonny H!

I did like this one and even with  my impaired hearing I caught it.

GREAT SERMON – IN ONLY ONE MINUTE AND 42 SECONDS

I don't know who and I don't know where, but I do know that she's got it right.  SO RIGHT.

It's very brief (1:42) so turn up your sound and pay really close attention.  Full screen is recommended too.

This is a "sermon" that is both brief and very effective.  Normally, it might take about 20 minutes for a person to say all this.  There is no stuttering or hesitation at all, and she is absolutely outstanding.  ENJOY.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0

skegley.blogspot.com

Blessed Re-Cycle ... Thanks friend, Clay Vice!

92 YEAR OLD PREACHER



While watching a little TV on Sunday instead of going to church, I watched a church in Atlanta honoring one of its senior pastors who had been retired many years. He was 92 at that time and I wondered why the church even bothered to ask the old gentleman to preach at that age. After a warm welcome, introduction of this speaker, and as the applause quieted down, he rose from his high back chair and walked slowly, with great effort and a sliding gait to the podium. Without a note or written paper of any kind he placed both hands on the pulpit to steady himself and then quietly and slowly he began to speak....



"When I was asked to come here today and talk to you, your pastor asked me to tell you what was the greatest lesson ever learned in my 50-odd years of preaching. I thought about it for a few days and boiled it down to just one thing that made the most difference in my life and sustained me through all my trials.. The one thing that I could always rely on when tears and heartbreak and pain and fear and sorrow paralyzed me...

the only thing that would comfort was this verse......... .....



"Jesus loves me this I know.

For the Bible tells me so.

Little ones to Him belong,

we are weak but He is strong.....

Yes, Jesus loves me....

The Bible tells me so."



The old pastor stated, "I always noticed that it was the adults who chose the children's hymn 'Jesus Loves Me' (for the children of course) during a hymn sing, and it was the adults who sang the loudest because I could see they knew it the best."



"Here for you now is a Senior version of Jesus Loves Me":



JESUS LOVES ME



Jesus loves me, this I know,

Though my hair is white as snow

Though my sight is growing dim,

Still He bids me trust in Him.

(CHORUS)

YES, JESUS LOVES ME.. YES, JESUS LOVES ME..

YES, JESUS LOVES ME, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.



Though my steps are oh, so slow,

With my hand in His I'll go

On through life, let come what may,

He'll be there to lead the way.

(CHORUS)



When the nights are dark and long,

In my heart He puts a song..

Telling me in words so clear,

"Have no fear, for I am near."

(CHORUS)



When my work on earth is done,

And life's victories have been won.

He will take me home above,

Then I'll understand His love.

(CHORUS)



I love Jesus, does He know?

Have I ever told Him so?

Jesus loves to hear me say,

That I love Him every day.

(CHORUS)





If you think this is neat, please pass it on to your friends. If you do not pass it on, nothing bad will happen, but you will have missed an opportunity to "reach out and touch" a friend or a loved one.



God Bless Us All!!!