Sermon Series: How to Restore A Broke Relationship Psalm 51

Message Two: There is the Confession of Change (6-9), Sunday September 27th, 2009

A. Seek to be Honest (6)

B. Seek Sanctification by God (7)

C. Sing Praises to God (8)

D. Shield Your Sins From God (9)

Something new is always fun and exciting

Today I got my new desk top and laptop computers. I called Jorge to see if they were ready with all the program gadgets we ordered for them. He said they are ready and he'll bring them by in the morning.

So I got dressed and was ready for my new computers, what a kid. But if you think about it we all do this when we get something new. We put everything else aside and we spend the whole day playing with whatever new gadget we receive. We show our spouse and kids and even those that we talk with on the phone. Why? Who knows. Maybe because it is new.

Do you remember when you first gave your life to Jesus Christ how exciting and neat it was? We spent the whole day thinking about it, reading our Bible and trying to find out when the next church service will be.

But sometimes we let that excitement wear off and our new toy or our new faith just becomes like anything else, no big deal. In Psalms 51 David writes "Restore the joy of my salvation." What happened that his joy was not there?

Lets be careful about letting the joy of our slavation wear off and just be another thing in our life. Let it be something that we spend the whole day in and tell everyone who comes across our path. Just like we spend time looking at all of the parts of our new gadgets, lets spend time in all of the aspects of our walk of faith in Jesus Christ. Thats how we keep the "joy of our salvation."

Sermon Series: How To Restore A Broke Relationship Psalm 51

Message 1 - There is the Confession of Sin (vs.1-4), Sunday September 13th, 2009

A. First we must Approach God in Humilty (1)
B. Second we must Ask God for Forgiveness (2)
C. Third we must Admit our Sinfulness (3)
D. Fourth we must Acknowledge who was Truly Offended (4)

Interview with Ken Herman of Austin American Statesman

Last week I received a call from Ken Herman from the local newspaper, the Austin American Statesman. He wanted to interview me about our church now owning and having services at a former car dealership.

I didn't know what to expect. So we set up the interview time at the church that afternoon. Ken was really curious of how a church could purchase a dealership and have religious services in it.

Ken had done some research of our church from our church website http://www.ombchurch.org/ and came well prepared with an assortment of questions. His main overriding question was "What made you picture a church in this place?"

In todays world we see churches popping up in all types of places. There are some that meet in bars, schools, community centers and now a former dealership. Why not? In the Bible, the book of Acts says "That the church (Christians) are to go out into all of the earth and proclaim the "Good news" in Jesus Christ. First starting with our Jerusalem (our location) Judea (our country) Samaria (our continent) and to the remotest parts of the earth.

Well, that's what we are doing. We are in a great location for people from all over the United States and the world that drive through Austin. Like I told the reporter "Beautiful South Austin has for to long had an eye sore as people drove in and out of South Austin. That is because of the 3 adult business that are on south I-35 on the northbound feeder road.

Now with our church in this same area, those who drive into and out of Austin can now see a sign of hope for their lives. A church now sits greeting them as they arrive and praying for them as they leave. The bright lights of the triple x signs are no longer going to be the attraction but a steeple with a cross bringing hope to South Austin.

I know Ken thought it odd for a church to be in a former dealership. But I know that God has blessed us and we want to take this same blessing to those in our new neighborhood and all of beautiful South Austin.

Here is the link to the article and to the video. Video:Former Chrysler dealership becoming a church.http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1485820904?bctid=39616458001 Here is the newspaper article. http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/2009/09/15/0915herman_edit.html

Pray for our Nation and our Troops

This Friday is the 8th anniversary of when our nation was terribly attacked on its soil. Some 3,000 Americans died on that awful day. We will never forget and we will never stop defending ourselves from an enemy that fights cowardly.

We are blessed to have a military that doesn't turn back from a fierce battle and always moves forward in its defense of our great nation. In the Bible Paul writes in joyful memory of those fellow Chirstians from Phillipi who kept him in prayer. "I thank God every time I remember you. And I always pray for all of you with joy." Phillipians 1:3-4

I would like to say to our military men and women that every time I think of you I pray for you and am blessed to have you stand in the gap for me and my family and for our land. What a joy it is for us as Americans to have such a powerful and courages group of people who protect us on a volunteer basis. Thank you so much.

Family Night at Kendra Page Park Sept 09

What a wonderful blessing we enjoyed as we went out into our new neighborhood and invited them to participate with us in our first Family Night at the Park. We had a blast meeting the people from the neighborhood during a night of activities, fellowship, Bible story and food.

Fellowship Church of Houston Single's Ministry Team came for the weekend to help us kick off our first outreach and activity night in our new neighborhood. We really appreciated each of them as they took time out of their busy lives to help us tell people about the love and change that can be found in Jesus Christ.

We met at Kendra Page Park which is located just across from Langford Elementary School. We had 85 people participate in the evening of fun. Earlier that day we went around our new neighborhood and invited people to come to our activity and to worship with us on Sunday morning.

We saw 3 people give their hearts to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior Saturday and we had four come and worship with us in service on Sunday. What a blessing it was as we met new people, prayed with them and shared a word of encouragement to all.

Thanks to all from OMBC who helped in this event, it was a great success. We live at a time in life when so many people are hurting and they need to hear of the hope and help they can find in Jesus Christ. We look forward to being out in our new neighborhood again.

The blessing of a church family

Last nigt I was reminded of what a blessing a church family is to one another. Sometimes we get all caught up in the discussion of whether we really need to be an active member of a church or not. Some people believe church is not a necessary part of their life.

But I was humbly reminded last night of the benefit of having an active church family in the lives of its membership. When we find ourselves in need and we desperately need someone to talk with the church family is a great place to go.

It is in those times of need that we see the benefit of a church family because the church has our best interest at heart. We don't judge, just listen and help. We each realize that we all go through tough times and when we are in need we are wanting others to help us without judgment.

I heard a prayer of thanksgiving last night that blessed me of how our church strives to be a place of help and not hurt. I know our church isn't perfect but I also know that our church does its best to be open to people in need.

Jesus told His disciples "They will know you are My disciplesip by your love for one another." John 13:35

Children are a blessing from the Lord

Today I met a parent that was a blessing to me. She has two children and they have been a handful to raise for different reasons. Even though it has been a challenge she stayed with it and has seen her kids graduate from high school.

She reminded me that children are a blessing in life. The Bible tells us that "Children are a blessing from the Lord." (Psalm 127:3) When I think of the challenges I go through with my kids I still see them to be a blessing from the Lord.

That doesn't mean that I don't get frustrated with them. What it does mean is that no matter what they may do both good and bad I am blessed. When I look into their eyes I see potential, childhood laughter and great joy.

Today I started the day down because of things that were going on in my life with my children. Late tonight I see great joy even though the challenge hasn't changed. Thank you to this parent that blessed me with her committment and joy she finds with her kids.

Hump day is already here

Well I am up late again writing and working on my blog. It seems that there is so much stuff that needs to get done in the day that the days seems longer. This is a reminder that we need to take advantage of every day and of every moment we have here on earth for the Lord.

Late Tuesday night I spoke with an individual who said that someone they knew breifly had just passed away. They said that with their busy life and with other concerns they didn't take the time to share Christ with this person. Now they will never know if that person is in heaven or hell.

The Bible tells us "What does it profit a man to gain the whole world yet lose their soul." (Mark 8:36) These stories remind me to put first whats most important in life. To let people know that Jesus Christ loves them and desires to rescue them from their lostness and that all they need to do is to surrender their life to Him through faith.

My purpose in life is not to be selfish but to be a servant to the Lord and to those I come in contact with. I pray you know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and that you will humble yourself before Him.