I’m Sorry we forgot …
Psalm 78:11
Introduction:
On September 1st. 1923 an 8.3 (Richter scale) earthquake hit Tokyo, Japan.
Ham Radio operators all over the island of Japan sent out cries for help. However, only one nation responded to there plead for help. The nation was the United States.
The Emperor wanted to send a response to the president of the United States and the American people …
¨ the first note 25 words did not say it,
¨ the second note of 50 words did not express his thoughts,
¨ and finally he sent a telegram of only five simple words “America we will never forget”
However, 18 years, 3 months, and 7 days Japan forgot as they bombed Pearl Harbor!
have we forgotten what God has done for us!
I) The joy of serving
a. Remember when you wanted to attend church to help people.
b. I remember when I first told my pastor I was called to preach @ 13 years they gave me a Sunday school class of 4 and 5 years olds. What memories.
II) The Joys of Singing
a. Praise & Worship
b. Remember when you attended church and enjoyed the music because it up lifted god/Christ … and didn’t even have to sound professional.
c.
III) The joy of sharing giving
a. Tithing
b. Not Robbing God
IV) The joy of soul winning
a. Sharing our faith with anyone that we can!
b. Acts 1:8
c. Philemon vs 6
V) The joy of salvation
a. Remembering what Christ did for me at Calvary!
b. Understanding the power of what happen on Sunday Morning three days later!
i. He is not here, He is Risen!!!!
