Notes From My Church-I Will Sing of Your Great Love
PLACE: Lakewood Church-Houston, Tx
Joel Osteen, Pastor
DATE: Saturday, March 17, 2007
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
THE MUSIC: Praise and worship was led this week by Cindy, Steve and Da’dra. One of the first songs performed was “Say So”. Not sure who the writer of this song is, but the audience loved it. On the chorus of the song that said, “let the redeemed of the Lord say so”, the audience participated by pumping their fists in the air. It was a fun song to sing on the same accord with so many people.
Next up was Israel and New Breed’s “Still Standing”, Lakewood’s “I Will Sing” and Hillsong’s “The Stand”. “Still Standing” is on Israel’s Live in South Africa CD and is one of my absolute favorites. I love the lyrics because it speaks of God’s goodness and mercy being the reason for surviving the trials of life. Get the CD if you can. You will most definitely be blessed. Other songs sung were Hillsong’s “Salvation is Here” and “The Stand” (sung by Fiona Millett).
Praise and worship is such a special and wonderful time to spend with God. I love the songs that are sung by Lakewood because the lyrics are always so meaningful and the excellence and talent of the worship leaders, band and choir are the icing on the cake. The audience stands and participates during the entire 35 minutes of worship. It is a wonderful feeling to look around and see everyone on their feet giving God praise.
THE MESSAGE:
Scripture Reference: James 1:5, Psalm 139:16, Luke 7, John 6:12
Subject: Making Miracles Out of Our Mistakes
Sermon Synopsis: Pastor Joel spoke about turning your mistakes around and seeing yourself how God sees you. He said a negative past does not disqualify you from the bright future that God has in store for you. It is important to learn to receive God’s mercy. When you receive God’s mercy you are saying that you believe that God has great things for your life. God is not looking for perfect people. He is looking for those whose heart is right. Pastor Joel said that so many people focus on past mistakes. God never gives up on us. His blessings are irrevocable and He always gives us another chance.
Joel advised that we should let go of the past and be the best that we can be today. The debt has already been paid. Receive God’s mercy and know that He wants us to succeed. Remember that you are the apple of God’s eye and his prize possession. He said that we should get rid of the guilty and unworthy feelings.
Where you are right now is not a surprise to God. He does not require that we have a perfect performance. He requires that our heart be right. God is more concerned about our future than our past. Go to God with the broken pieces in your life and He will make something out of it. Stay in faith and keep your heart right and God will use it to your advantage.
**Of course, this is only a very short summary of Pastor Joel’s sermon. To get the full effect you can watch this service and other archived services at http://www.lakewood.cc/ or http://www.joelosteen.com/.
THE ATMOSPHERE: Just thinking that Lakewood is all about encouragement and hope. Every week we hear from Pastor Joel about keeping our hopes up, being a victor not a victim, magnifying God and not our problems and not allowing past mistakes to keep us from God’s perfect will for our lives. When you come to Lakewood or watch on television or the internet, this is the feeling you will get. Hope is what we all need more of, and you will certainly get it at Lakewood.
……..and that is what happened in my church this week. What was it like in your church this week? The entire universe is filled with God’s love and grace. We would love to hear about your church service. Post a comment or e-mail me at dominique@1800gospel.com and tell us all about the music, the message and the atmosphere at your church.
A very special thanks to our reader from New Life Free Methodist in Endicott, NY for letting us know what happened in her church this week! We love hearing from our readers. Thanks for taking the time to write!
Dominique
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