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1 Kings 18:1-16 ~ When I Don’t Feel Like I Belong ~ Carl Crouse 

8/30/2016

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Ever feel like you don’t belong?  Feel like you were born in the wrong time?  I think many/most people feel like a misfit.  Here are responses when asked when they would like to have lived (experienceproject.com/stories/Sometime-Think-I-Was-Born-In-The-Wrong-Era/7132936):

I think I would like to live in the 1800's in London, married to a rich powerful man. I love the furniture... I want to wear those gowns and the long gloves and a bonnet. I would love to ride a carriage. I want to go to a girls school and learn to become an accomplished lady….I already know how to curtsy…..

Sometime I feel maybe I’m even on the wrong planet.

The 60's sound like they were cool. Students were aware of politics unlike today's apathy. The music was great, The Beatles pushing the envelope with each new song… I see the pictures of go-go girls they look so cool.

I would have belonged so well with the " little house on the prairie" days. I love the small schools.
I was born in 1993 but for [over] a decade I have had a persistent feeling I should have lived in another time. For me it would be the 70s … Today's culture just leaves me feeling empty. It doesn't help that all my favorite things (artist: David Bowie, band: T-Rex, film: Rocky Horror Picture Show) are products of that time. …I feel like I am the only one this age who feels like that. Others just love Bieber, One Direction, Twilight etc crap.. And it's not just about music or movies. Also this social media obsession, partying, wearing trashy clothes, over-sexualizing everything... I just feel like an outsider. Argh.

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1 Kings 17:8-24 ~ When you are at the end of your rope ~ Carl Crouse

8/23/2016

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Last week we met Elijah.  He was called by God to speak one word to the evil King Ahab warning him a drought was coming.  Elijah is immediately sent into hiding at a brook and is fed by Ravens.  It’s a simple lesson: God will take care of you. 
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Today’s scripture goes from God taking care of Elijah, to God using Elijah to take care of others.  God often deepens our walk with him by giving us more and more that we can handle….In the scripture today God sends Elijah several hundred miles from the brook in Jordan to Zerephath in Sidon. 

Zerephath means smelting shop, a place where metal was refined.  Elijah goes from the frying pan into the fire.  Elijah has been prepared by God at the brook to trust for daily provisions and now he is ready for even greater things.  Are you personally prepared for a greater assignment from God?  It’s a tough prayer: God give me greater opportunities to serve you! The temptation is to not want more:  take care of me and keep me safe at the brook, God?  God is too big and too amazing and there is too much need in the world that I must pray for more….


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1 Kings 17:1-7 ~ Lord, Do Things I’m not Used to Doing ~ Carl Crouse 

8/15/2016

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​I ran across a simple but powerful prayer: “Lord, Do things I’m not used to Doing.”  If you dare, join me in this prayer. But first consider carefully what it means.
 
Today we begin a series on Elijah.  Not much is known about where the prophet came from except he comes from the mountains east of the Jordan (modern day Jordan).  He bursts onto the scene when he is sent by God to speak the Word of the Lord to the King of the northern tribes.  READ 1 Kings 17:1.

Ahab is in a long line of evil Kings.  He sends Elijah to confront the King.  It seems a good time for God to put everything back in order.   It seems our day is the same: wouldn’t it be awesome to have Jesus rise up so the whole world would see!  We long for God to do something amazing, something miraculous to get the world’s attention.
 
I would like God to let me write the story starting with 1 Kings 17:2.  I would say, “and God spoke to Ahab through Elijah that you have 24 hours to change your evil ways or I’m going to knock your block off.”  And if God would only let me write the script for tomorrow I have a great idea for Aug. 15, 2016: “Lord, Do things I’m not used to doing and do it now, and make it spectacular, and amazing, so that the whole world will see and repent and find the peace of Christ.”  


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Luke 11:45-54 ~ Practice What You Preach ~ Carl Crouse 

8/2/2016

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A great sub-title for today’s scripture: Jesus meets a thin-skinned lawyer.  Last week met a religious leader, a Pharisee, who invites Jesus for a meal in his home; he is surprised Jesus does not conform to the standard practices of the Jews of the day.  Jesus warns the Pharisee that the purpose behind the rituals is what is most important and not doing things for their own sake.  It was a lesson on holiness and purity, becoming like Christ… at the same meal is an “expert it the law” (i.e. a lawyer) who listens in on Jesus warning to the Pharisees and take offense.  He is a thin-skinned lawyer.  READ Luke 11:45-54.
 
Consistency from Christians is a needed quality.  Practicing what you preach will give confidence, peace and assurance in Christ.  We all know what it is like to behave contrary to what we believe.  Don’t you get tired of kicking yourself? 

Jesus answers the thin-skinned lawyer, READ Luke 11:46.  That is a sad statement.  Consistency.  Helping others.  Practice what you preach.  READ Luke 11:52.  

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    Carl Crouse, Pastor

    At SACC we believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God.  Every Sunday the worship service includes a message from the Bible. My words are an attempt to understand and apply the Bible to our daily living.  I post weekly sermons and other biblical messages on this page. May you find meaning and hope as you read through each message and seek to hear God's voice. Leave a comment to ask questions or inspire others with your insights.

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