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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of January 29, 2012 - Featuring Christian Worship Song, "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," plus much

2012-01-29T14:35:00.000-05:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of January 29, 2012
Online Christian Worship Service and Practical Guide
Featuring Christian Worship Song, "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," plus much
more.
HTML HOME PAGES
The primary URL for this page is =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc012912.html
The latest edition of Internet Daily Chapel should always be at =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director - LoveAllPeople.org
Search our pages => http://loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

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theologically incorrect.
Worship Service, Featuring Christian Worship Song, "Great Is Thy
Faithfulness," plus much more.

Welcome
Welcome to the online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. Here
is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are
invited and are welcome at any time. Blessings to you in Him.
Opening Song And Featured Segment: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
Wes Hampton
To see the video at YouTube, please visit => http://youtu.be/hRT08LdEstw

See more about "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/songsearch-greatisthyfaithfulness.html

See more songs like this on our Christian music page at
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/christmusic.html
Explore 250+ top Christian songs at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/songsearch-indexpage.html

Search all pages in The LoveAllPeople.org Network,
using the search box below . . .

Why We Worship Together

To see the video at its source, please visit => Why We Worship Together -
http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=F91FFMNU
PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page
Unite with You this moment, at one time.
And let our worship please You, here and now.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us
O Lord, we come together in Your name,
And as You promised, we know You are here.
AND SO WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,
AND PRAY THAT YOU FIND PLEASURE HERE WITH US,
AS WE, YOUR LOVING CHILDREN WORSHIP YOU.

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

If you are a new Christian, we invite you to visit our page at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/newchristian.html

The Lord's Prayer
with MP3 audio file

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

Play Prayer Here =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/lordsprayer2.mp3
Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

You can hear the Lord's Prayer on an MP3 file by clicking on
internetchurchofchrist.org/binaries/lordsprayer2.mp3. This MP3 file, and
the text on which it is based, are in the Public Domain, free for all
people to use without restriction. As always, permission is granted to
link to any of our files.

Bible Readings - Updated Automatically Each Day
New American Bible (with notes and links) -
http://www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtml
Daily Light On The Daily Path -
http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/devotions/daily.light/
National Presbyterian Church (USA) -
http://www.natpresch.org/one_daily_reading.php

Declaration Of Faith
The Apostles' Creed
This historic affirmation of faith comes to us from the early centuries of
the Christian church.
MP3 audio file at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/binaries/apostlescreed.mp3 - free,
Public Domain

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit;
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell;
The third day he rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven
And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
The holy catholic church; *
The communion of saints;
The forgiveness of sins;
The resurrection of the body;
And the life everlasting.

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord,

Rev. Bill McGinnis <><

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Reading Of The Scriptures
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 - The Supreme Importance Of Love
Text is from the King James Clarified New Testament (KJCNT), which is in
the Public Domain. You can download your free copy of the KJCNT by
clicking
HERE! => http://www.InternetChurchOfChrist.org/kjcnt11.txt

Compare to other Bible versions by clicking
HERE! =>
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20corinthians%2013;&version=31;

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (KJCNT)
13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have
not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all
mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I
could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.

13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I
give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing.

13:4 Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not
itself, is not puffed up,

13:5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily
provoked, thinks no evil;

13:6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 13:7 Bears
all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

13:8 Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall
fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be
knowledge, it shall vanish away.

13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in
part shall be done away.

13:11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child,
I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish
things.

13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face:
now I know in part; but then shall I know just as also I am known.

13:13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest
of these is love.

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May the Lord bless this presentation of His holy word.
Separate HTML page at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/pearl-loveismoreimportant.html

For Every Problem In Your Life, Jesus Is The Answer!
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/jesusistheanswer.html

Extra Song - "Fairest Lord Jesus"
Lyrics, MIDI Music, Chords, and more at =>
http://www.loveallpeople.org/fairest.html
More songs like this at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/christmusic.html
Christian Song Search page at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/songsearch-fairestlordjesus

Rededicate Your Life To Jesus Christ - With MP3 Audio Prayer
O Lord, I had You with me, and I strayed.
I turned my back on You and went away.
But now I see the error of my ways,
And now I want to turn again to you.

* * *

I pray that You will come into my life,
As Lord and Saviour, ruling over me.
I know that You are truly Son of God,
I know that You have risen from the dead,
I know that only You can save my soul.
I need Your guidance, and I need Your love;
I want to follow everywhere You lead.
I truly do repent of all my sins;
I feel remorse for evil I have done;
I know that only You can make me clean.
I turn my back on sin and look to You.
I am forgiving all who did me harm,
As You are now forgiving all my sins.
And now as I commit myself to You,
I pray that You commit Yourself to me.
I pray that You will take me as I am,
And draw me, step-by-step, into Your arms.
In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

HTML page with link to MP3 Audio Reading at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/rededicate.html
If you are a Christian who has fallen away from the Lord, now is the time
to come back
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/rededicate.html

Holy Communion
A ceremony for Holy Communion is available to you HERE! -
http://patriot.net/~bmcgin/pearl-holycommunion.html
If you are alone, you will needed to be both "Leader" and "Assembly," as
described in the ceremony.

How To Find A Real, Live Church
An online church is better than no church at all; but it is even better
for most Christians to actually belong to a real, live church, with real,
live people. Then, you can have your real church PLUS your online church,
so you gain the benefits of both. You can find a church for yourself by
clicking HERE! - http://patriot.net/~bmcgin/findachurch.html
Invitation To Accept Jesus Christ As Your Personal Lord And Saviour
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/jesusdirect.html
Closing Song
"Holy, Holy, Holy!"
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/holyholyholy.html

See this song at Youtube.com => http://youtu.be/6iK0Miq2xNo

More about this song at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/songsearch-holyholyholy.html
More songs like this at => http://www.loveallpeople.org/christmusic.html
... and at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/songsearch/songsearch-indexpage.html

Benediction

I pray the Lord that He will lead your path
Away from the temptations all around.
I pray that when temptation lingers near,
The Lord will lead you not into its reach.
But if temptation grabs you as you pass,
I pray the Lord that you will struggle free.
In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

Pastor - http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - http://LoveAllPeople.org

You are invited to visit . . .
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http://revbillmcginnis.blogspot.com

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God's one law for all mankind: "Love All People As Yourself."

"Start Each Day The Positive Way," at Internet Daily Chapel - Christian
daily worship service and practical guide.
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of January 22, 2012 - Featuring Christian Worship Song, "Praise Him," plus much more.

2012-01-27T05:46:00.000-05:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of January 22, 2012
Online Christian Worship Service and Practical Guide
Featuring Christian Worship Song, "Praise Him," plus much more.
HTML HOME PAGES
The primary URL for this page is =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc012212.html
The latest edition of Internet Daily Chapel should always be at =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director - LoveAllPeople.org
Search our pages => http://loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
theologically incorrect.
Worship Service, Featuring Christian Worship Song, "Praise Him," plus much
more.

Welcome
Welcome to the online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. Here
is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are
invited and are welcome at any time. Blessings to you in Him.
Opening Song And Featured Segment: "Praise Him"
Yale Gospel Choir
To see the video at YouTube, please visit => http://youtu.be/A8lJuiFdkiE

Why We Worship Together

To see the video at its source, please visit => Why We Worship Together -
http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=F91FFMNU
PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page
Unite with You this moment, at one time.
And let our worship please You, here and now.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

If you are a new Christian, we invite you to visit our page at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/newchristian.html

The Lord's Prayer
with MP3 audio file

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

Play Prayer Here =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/lordsprayer2.mp3
Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord,

Rev. Bill McGinnis <><

The advertising above is served automatically by Google. It may be
theologically incorrect.

Compare to other Bible versions by clicking
HERE! =>
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20corinthians%2013;&version=31;

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (KJCNT)
13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have
not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all
mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I
could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.

13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I
give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing.

13:4 Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not
itself, is not puffed up,

13:5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily
provoked, thinks no evil;

13:6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 13:7 Bears
all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

13:8 Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall
fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be
knowledge, it shall vanish away.

13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in
part shall be done away.

13:11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child,
I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish
things.

13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face:
now I know in part; but then shall I know just as also I am known.

13:13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest
of these is love.

<><

May the Lord bless this presentation of His holy word.
Separate HTML page at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/pearl-loveismoreimportant.html

See this song at Youtube.com => http://youtu.be/6iK0Miq2xNo

Benediction

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

Pastor - http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - http://LoveAllPeople.org

You are invited to join . . .

Subscribe to INTERNET CHURCH OF CHRIST
Email:
Visit this group

The Internet Church Of Christ group at Google.com is at =>
http://groups.google.com/group/internetchurchofchrist

The Internet Church Of Christ group at Yahoo.com is at =>
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/internetchurchofchrist

Rev. Bill McGinnis' main blog is at =>
http://revbillmcginnis.blogspot.com

Search all pages in The LoveAllPeople.org Network,
using the search box below . . .

http://www.loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

To support us, please visit the advertisers appearing on our pages . . .

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
theologically incorrect.

We are . . . http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
A service of . . . http://LoveAllPeople.org
God's one law for all mankind: "Love All People As Yourself."

"Start Each Day The Positive Way," at Internet Daily Chapel - Christian
daily worship service and practical guide.
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of January 15, 2012 - Featuring "For Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - A Tribute And A Prayer," plus much more.

2012-01-15T10:58:00.000-05:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of January 15, 2012
Online Christian Worship Service and Practical Guide
Featuring "For Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - A Tribute And A Prayer," plus
much more.
HTML HOME PAGES
The primary URL for this page is =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc011512.html
The latest edition of Internet Daily Chapel should always be at =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director - LoveAllPeople.org
Search our pages => http://loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
theologically incorrect.
Worship Service, Featuring "For Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - A Tribute
And A Prayer," plus much more.

Welcome
Welcome to the online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. Here
is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are
invited and are welcome at any time. Blessings to you in Him.
Opening Song - "Deep River," - One of Dr. King's favorite songs
"Deep River"
To see the video at YouTube, please visit => http://youtu.be/rJGahpt1-GU

Why We Worship Together

To see the video at its source, please visit => Why We Worship Together -
http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=F91FFMNU
PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page
Unite with You this moment, at one time.
And let our worship please You, here and now.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

If you are a new Christian, we invite you to visit our page at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/newchristian.html

The Lord's Prayer
with MP3 audio file

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

Play Prayer Here =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/lordsprayer2.mp3
Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord,

Rev. Bill McGinnis <><

The advertising above is served automatically by Google. It may be
theologically incorrect.

Featured Segment

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Martin Luther King Tribute And Prayer
January 15th is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. And April 4th
is the anniversary of his death, by assassination. These two dates are
worthy of remembrance by all people who love freedom and justice. And now
we have the Martin Luther King Day holiday -- the third Monday in January
-- in honor of his life.
One of my co-workers (from another country) asked me this question: "What
did Martin Luther King actually do to deserve a holiday in his name?"

My reply was this:

"Martin Luther King was the unquestioned leader of the American Civil
Rights movement during our period of transition from racial segregation to
integration. As a Christian minister, he taught non-violence, and his
leadership steered us safely through the changes without the kind of
catastrophic violence we might have had otherwise. He was willing to risk
his life for this cause, and his life was taken because of it. He is a
true hero to everyone who loves justice."

I didn't appreciate him at the time, during his ministry. I was a
know-it-all young white man from a segregated high school in Florida, and
I thought he was a dangerous trouble-maker and probably a Communist. Only
later did I realize how very important he had been, and how much we all
owed to him for leading us safely through those perilous times, which
could have turned into a disaster, but did not. And only recently have I
come to discern the Holy Spirit shining within him, leading him every step
of his way, even unto death.

So now I offer this prayer for him:

A Prayer For Martin Luther King

Dear Lord, I pray for Martin Luther King,
That You will bless his soul forevermore,
And keep him always close unto Yourself.

As You did put Your Spirit into Him,
I pray You put Your Spirit into us,
That we, like Martin, might be filled with love,
And we, like Martin, might have strength to act.

In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

One Of His Favorite Songs: "Deep River"

With MIDI music, words, a and MP3 of the music - all
in the Public Domain. http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/deepriver.html
Please see our page containing MLK's => "Letter From The Birmingham City
Jail" at http://www.loveallpeople.org/letterfromthebirminghamcityjail.html
- the original Public domain text, with an MP3 reading of it, also in the
Public Domain.
Please also see our page about his "Mountaintop Speech," delivered the
night before his assassination - with links to the text and actual
recording, at => http://www.loveallpeople.org/mlkmountaintopspeech.html

Link to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech: "I Have A
Dream"

Link to Martin Luther King's biography at Nobelprize.org: Biography
Search Amazon:

Search Google for "Martin Luther King"

Compare to other Bible versions by clicking
HERE! =>
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20corinthians%2013;&version=31;

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (KJCNT)
13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have
not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all
mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I
could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.

13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I
give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing.

13:4 Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not
itself, is not puffed up,

13:5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily
provoked, thinks no evil;

13:6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 13:7 Bears
all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

13:8 Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall
fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be
knowledge, it shall vanish away.

13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in
part shall be done away.

13:11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child,
I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish
things.

13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face:
now I know in part; but then shall I know just as also I am known.

13:13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest
of these is love.

<><

May the Lord bless this presentation of His holy word.
Separate HTML page at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/pearl-loveismoreimportant.html

See this song at Youtube.com => http://youtu.be/6iK0Miq2xNo

Benediction

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

Pastor - http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - http://LoveAllPeople.org

You are invited to join . . .

Subscribe to INTERNET CHURCH OF CHRIST
Email:
Visit this group

The Internet Church Of Christ group at Google.com is at =>
http://groups.google.com/group/internetchurchofchrist

The Internet Church Of Christ group at Yahoo.com is at =>
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/internetchurchofchrist

Rev. Bill McGinnis' main blog is at =>
http://revbillmcginnis.blogspot.com

Search all pages in The LoveAllPeople.org Network,
using the search box below . . .

http://www.loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

To support us, please visit the advertisers appearing on our pages . . .

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
theologically incorrect.

We are . . . http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
A service of . . . http://LoveAllPeople.org
God's one law for all mankind: "Love All People As Yourself."

"Start Each Day The Positive Way," at Internet Daily Chapel - Christian
daily worship service and practical guide.
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of January 8, 2012 - Featuring "A Blessing For Your Home: Prayer and Music Video," plus much more.

2012-01-08T00:21:00.001-05:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of January 8, 2012
Online Christian Worship Service and Practical Guide
Featuring "A Blessing For Your Home: Prayer and Music Video," plus much
more.

HTML HOME PAGES

The primary URL for this page is =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc010812.html
The latest edition of Internet Daily Chapel should always be at =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director - LoveAllPeople.org
Search our pages => http://loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
theologically incorrect.

Worship Service, Featuring "A Blessing For Your Home: Prayer and Music
Video," plus much more.

Welcome

Opening Song - "Bless This House," Sung by Perry Como

Perry Como Singing, "Bless This House."
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Why We Worship Together (music video)

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The place you are entitled to possess.
I pray He sends His Holy Spirit there.
I pray the Spirit stays to dwell with you
And drives all evil spirits far away.
I pray the Spirit keeps you from all harm
And brings abundant blessings to your door.
I pray that all who live within your walls
May richly feel the power of His love.
In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

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13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have
not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all
mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I
could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.

13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I
give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing.

13:4 Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not
itself, is not puffed up,

13:5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily
provoked, thinks no evil;

13:6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 13:7 Bears
all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

13:8 Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall
fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be
knowledge, it shall vanish away.

13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in
part shall be done away.

13:11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child,
I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish
things.

13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face:
now I know in part; but then shall I know just as also I am known.

13:13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest
of these is love.

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Internet Daily Chapel For Week Of January 1, 2012 - Featuring "A Christian New Year's Song And Resolutions."

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Internet Daily Chapel For Week Of January 1, 2012
Online Christian Worship Service and Practical Guide
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Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul.s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.

Riches I heed not, nor man.s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven.s joys, O bright Heaven.s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

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Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
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The Lord's Prayer

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Jonathan Edwards was . . . "born Oct. 5, 1703, East Windsor, Conn. [U.S.]
died March 22, 1758, Princeton, N.J. - - (The) greatest theologian and
philosopher of British American Puritanism, stimulator of the religious
revival known as the 'Great Awakening,' and one of the forerunners of the
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PREACHING-RESOLUTIONS.

"During his preparation for the ministry, his residence in New York, and
his subsequent residence in his father's house, he formed a series of
resolutions, to the number of seventy, intended obviously for himself
alone, to regulate his own heart and life, but fitted also, from their
Christian simplicity and spiritual-mindedness, to be eminently useful to
others. Of these the first thirty-four* were written before Dec. 18, 1722,
the time in which his Diary, as it now exists, commences. The particular
time and occasion of making many of the rest, will be found in that most
interesting narrative, in which also are many other rules and resolutions,
intended for the regulation of his own affections, of perhaps equal
excellence. It should be remembered they were all written before he was
twenty years of age. As he was wholly averse to all profession and
ostentation ; and as these resolutions themselves were plainly intended
for no other eye than his own, except the eye that is omniscient; they may
be justly considered as the basis of his conduct and character, the plan
by which he governed the secret as well as the publick actions of his
life."
RESOLUTIONS
" Being sensible that I am unable to do any thing without God's help, I do
humbly entreat him, by his grace, to enable me to keep these Resolutions,
so far as they are agreeable to his will, for Christ's sake.
Remember to read over these Resolutions once a week.

1. Resolved, That I will do whatsoever I think to be most to the glory of
God, and my own good, profit, and pleasure, in the whole of my duration;
without any consideration of the time, whether now, or never so many
myriads of ages hence. Resolved, to do whatever I think to be my duty, and
most for the good and advantage of mankind in general. Resolved, so to do,
whatever difficulties I meet with, how many soever, and how great soever.

2. Resolved, To be continually endeavouring to find out some new
contrivance and invention to promote the forementioned things.

3. Resolved, If ever I shall fall and grow dull, so as to neglect to keep
any part of these Resolutions, to repent of all I can remember, when I
come to myself again.

4. Resolved, Never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul or body,
less or more, but what tends to the glory of God, nor be, nor suffer it,
if I can possibly avoid it.

5. Resolved, Never to lose one moment of time, but to improve it in the
most profitable way I possibly can.

6. Resolved, To live with all my might, while I do live.

7. Resolved, Never to do any thing, which I should be afraid to do if it
were the last hour of my life.

8. Resolved, To act, in all respects, both speaking and doing, as if
nobody had been so vile as I, and as if I had committed the same sins, or
had the same infirmities or failings, as others; and that I will let the
knowledge of their failings promote nothing but shame in myself, and prove
onlv an occasion of my confessing my own sins and misery to God. Vid. July
30.

9. Reso/ved, To think much, on all occasions, of my dying, and of the
common circumstances which attend death.

10. Resolved, When I feel pain, to think of the pains of martyrdom, and of
hell.

11. Resolved, When I think of any theorem in divinity to be solved,
immediately to do what I can towards solving it, if circumstances do not
hinder.

(The first twenty-one were written with the same pen; as were the next
ten, at a subsequent sitting. The rest were written occasionally, on two
detached pieces of paper.)

12. Resolved, If I take delight in it as a gratification of pride, or
vanity, or on any such account, immediately to throw it by.

13. Resolved, To be endeavouring to find out fit objects of liberality and
charity.

14. Resolved, Never to do any thing out of revenge.

15. Resolved, Never to suffer the least motions of anger towards
irrational beings.

16. Resolved, Never to speak evil of any one, so that it shall tend to his
dishonour, more or less, upon no account except for some real good.

17. Resolved, That I will live so, as I shall wish I had done when I come
to die.

18. Resolved, To live so, at all times, as I think is best in my most
devout frames, and when I have the clearest notions of the things of the
gospel, and another world.

19. Resolved, Never to do any thing, which I should be afraid to do, if I
expected it would not be above an hour before I should hear the last
trump.

20. Resolved, To maintain the strictest temperance in eating and drinking.

21. Resolved, Never to do any thing, which if I should see in another, I
should count a just occasion to despise him for, or to think any way the
more meanly of him.

22. Resolved, To endeavour to obtain for myself as much happiness in the
other world as I possibly can, with all the power, might, vigour, and
vehemence, yea violence, I am capable of, or can bring myself to exert, in
any way that can be thought of.

23. Resolved, Frequently to take some deliberate action, which seems most
unlikely to be done, for the glory of God, and trace it back to the
original intention, designs, and ends of it; and if I find it not to be
for God's glory, to repute it as a breach of the fourth Resolution.

24. Resolved, Whenever I do any conspicuously evil action, to trace it
back, till I come to the original cause; and then, both carefully
endeavour to do so no more, and to fight and pray with all my might
against the original of it.

25. Resolved, To examine carefully and constantly, what that one thing in
me is, which causes me in the least to doubt of the love of God; and so
direct all my forces against it.

26. Resolved, To cast away such things as I find do abate my assurance.

27. Resolved, Never wilfully to omit any thing, except the omission be for
the glory of God; and frequently to examine my omissions.

28. Resolved, To study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly, and
frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive, myself to grow in
the knowledge of the same.

29. Resolved, Never to count that a prayer, nor to let that pass as a
prayer, nor that as a petition of a prayer, which is so made, that I
cannot hope that God will answer it; nor that as a confession which I
cannot hope God will accept.

30. Resolved, To strive every week to be brought higher in religion, and
to a higher exercise of grace, than I was the week before.

31. Resolved, Never to say any thing at all against any body, but when it
is perfectly agreeable to the highest degree of Christian honour, and of
love to mankind, agreeable to the lowest humility, and sense of my own
faults and failings, and agreeable to the golden rule; often, when I have
said any thing against any one, to bring it to, and try it strictly by,
the test of this Resolution.

32. Resolved, To be strictly and firmly faithful to my trust, that that,
in Prov. xx. 6. ' A faithful man, who can find ?' may not be partly
fulfilled in me.

33. Resolved, To do always what I can towards making, maintaining, and
preserving peace, when it can be done without an overbalancing detriment
in other respects. Dec. 26, 1722.

34. Resolved, In narrations, never to speak any thing but the pure and
simple verity.

35. Resolved, Whenever I so much question whether I have done my duty, as
that my quiet and calm is thereby disturbed, to set it down, and also how
the question was resolved. Dec. 18, 1722.

36. Resolved, Never to speak evil of any, except I have some particular
good call to it. Dec. 19, 1722.

37. Resolved, To inquire every night, as I am going to bed, wherein I have
been negligent,-- what sin I have committed,-- and wherein I have denied
myself; -- also, at the end of every week, month, and year. Dec. 22 and
26, 1722.

38. Resolved, Never to utter any thing that is sportive, or matter of
laughter, on a Lord's day. Sabbath evening, Dec. 23, 1722.

39. Resolved, Never to do any thing, of which I so much question the
lawfulness, as that I intend, at the same time, to consider and examine
afterwards, whether it be lawful or not; unless I as much question the
lawfulness of the omission.

40. Resolved, To inquire every night before I go to bed, whether I have
acted in the^best way I possibly could, with respect to eating and
drinking. Jan. 7, 1723.

41. Resolved, To ask myself, at the end of every day, week, month, and
year, wherein I could possibly, in any respect, have done better. Jan. 11,
1723.

42. Resolved, Frequently to renew the dedication of myself to God, which
was made at my baptism, which I solemnly renewed when I was received into
the communion of the church, and which I have solemnly re-made this 12th
day of January, 1723.

43. Resolved, Never, henceforward, till I die, to act as if I were any way
my own, but entirely and altogether God's; agreeably to what is to be
found in ... (the Scriptures?) Jan. 12, 1723.

44. Resolved, That no other end but religion shall have any influence at
all on any of my actions; and that no action shall be, in the least
circumstance, any otherwise than the religious end will carry it. Jan. 12,
1723.

45. Resolved, Never to allow any pleasure or grief, joy or sorrow, nor any
affection at all, nor any degree of affection, nor any circumstance
relating to it, but what helps religion. Jan. 12 and 13, 1723.

46. Resolved, Never to allow the least measure of any fretting or
uneasiness at my father or mother. Resolved, to suffer no effects of it,
so much as in the least alteration of speech, or motion of my eye; and to
be especially careful of it with respect to any of our family.

47. Resolved, To endeavour, to my utmost, to deny whatever is not most
agreeable to a good and universally sweet and benevolent, quiet,
peaceable, contented and easy, compassionate and generous, humble and
meek, submissive and obliging, diligent and industrious, charitable and
even, patient, moderate, forgiving, and sincere, temper; and to do, at all
times, what such a temper would lead me to; and to examine strictly, at
the end of every week, whether I have so done. Sabbath morning, May 5,
1723..

48. Resolved, Constantly, with the utmost niceness and diligence, and the
strictest scrutiny, to be looking into the state of my soul, that I may
know whether I have truly an interest in Christ or not; that when I come
to die, I may not have any negligence respecting this to repent of. May
26, 1723.

49. Resolved, That this never shall be, if I can help it.

50. Resolved, That I will act so, as I think I shall judge would have been
best, and most prudent, when I come into the future world. July 5, 1723.

51. Resolved, That I will act so, in every respect, as I think I shall
wish I had done, if I should at last be damned. July 8, 1723.

52. I frequently hear persons in old age say how they would live, if they
were to live their lives over again: Resolved, That I will live just so as
I can think I shall wish I had done, supposing I live to old age. July 8,
1723.

53. Resolved, To improve every opportunity, when I am in the best and
happiest frame of mind, to cast and venture my soul on the Lord Jesus
Christ, to trust and confide in him, and consecrate myself wholly to him ;
that from this I may have assurance of my safety, knowing that I confide
in my Redeemer. July 8, 1723.

54. Resolved, Whenever I hear anything spoken in commendation of any
person, if I think it would be praiseworthy in me, that I will endeavour
to imitate it. July 8, 1723.

55. Resolved, To endeavour, to my utmost, so to act, as I can think I
should do, if I had already seen the happiness of heaven and hell
torments. July 8, 1723.

56. Resolved, Never to give over, nor in the least to slacken, my fight
with my corruptions, however unsuccessful I may be.

57. Resolved, When I fear misfortunes and adversity, to examine whether I
have done my duty, and resolve to do it, and let the event be just as
Providence orders it. I will, as far as I can, be concerned about nothing
but my duty and my sin. June 9, and July 13,1723.

58. Resolved, Not only to refrain from an air of dislike, fretfulness, and
anger in conversation, but to exhibit an air of love, cheerfulness, and
benignity. May 27, and July 13, 1723.

59. Resolved, When I am most conscious of provocations to ill nature and
anger, that I will strive most to feel and act good-naturedly ; yea, at
such times, to manifest good nature, though I think that in other respects
it would be disadvantageous, and so as would be imprudent at other times.
May 12, July 11, and July 13.

60. Resolved, Whenever my feelings begin to appear in the least out of
order, when I am conscious of the least uneasiness within, or the least
irregularity without, I will then subject myself to the strictest
examination. July 4 and 13, 1723.

61. Resolved, That I will not give way to that listlessness which I find
unbends and relaxes my mind from being fully and fixedly set on religion,
whatever excuse I may have for it -- that what my listlessness inclines me
to do, is best to be done, &c. May 21, and July 13,1723.

62. Resolved, Never to do any thing but my duty, and then, according to
Eph. vi. 6-8. to do it willingly and cheerfully, as unto the Lord, and not
to man: knowing that whatever good thing any man doth, the same shall he
receive of the Lord. June 25, and July 13, 1723.

63. On the supposition, that there never was to be but one individual in
the world, at any one time, who was properly a complete Christian, in all
respects of a right stamp, having Christianity always shining in its true
lustre, and appearing excellent and lovely, from whatever part and under
whatever character viewed: Resolved, To act just as I would do, if I
strove with all my might to be that one, who should live in my time. Jan.
14, and July 13, 1723.

64. Resolved, When I find those " groanings which cannot be uttered," of
which the apostle speaks, and those " breathings of soul for the longing
it hath," of which the psalmist speaks, Psalm cxix. 20. that I will
promote them to the utmost of my power; and that I will not be weary of
earnestly endeavouring to vent my desires, nor of the repetitions of such
earnestness. July 23, and Aug. 10,1723.

65. Resolved, Very much to exercise myself in this, all my life long, viz.
with the greatest openness of which I am capable, to declare my ways to
God, and lay open my soul to him, all my sins, temptations, difficulties,
sorrows, fears, hopes, desires, and every thing, and every circumstance,
according to Dr. Manton's Sermon on the 119th Psalm. July 26, and Aug. 10,
1723.

66. Resolved, That I will endeavour always to keep a benign aspect, and
air of acting and speaking, in all places, and in all companies, except it
should so happen that duty requires otherwise.

67. Resolved, After afflictions, to inquire, what I am the better for
them; what good I have got by them; and, what I might have got by them.

68. Resolved, To confess frankly to myself, all that which I find in
myself, either infirmity or sin; and, if it be what concerns religion,
also to confess the whole case to God, and implore needed help. July 23,
and August 10,1723.

69. Resolved, Always to do that, which I shall wish 1 had done when I see
others do it. Aug. 11,1723.

70. Let there be something of benevolence in all that I speak. Aug. 17,
1723."

Source: The works of Jonathan Edwards By Jonathan Edwards, Henry Rogers,
Sereno Edwards Dwight, (1839), pages lxii-lxiv as copied and digitized by
Google Books at http://books.google.com/books?id=Z7fRAAAAMAAJ

Prayer For You
A Blessing For Your Home
MP3 Audio file at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/ablessingforyourhome.mp3
NOTE: When you read this prayer, try to imagine hearing my voice as I
speak
it to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the same
as if I were actually praying for you at that moment.
(Just like television prayers are reactivated when you watch
them, although the videotape may have been shot years before.)

MP3 Audio file at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/ablessingforyourhome.mp3
Trust the Lord working on your heart, telling you He's ready for you to
invite Him in. If you haven't done so already, why don't you become an
out-and-out Christian right now? To do this, please go to
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/jesusdirect.html

by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

Separate HTML page at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/prayer4you36.html
See more prayers like this, at our Index of Prayers 4 You -
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/prayerindex.html

Closing Song
"Holy, Holy, Holy!"
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/holyholyholy.html

See this song at Youtube.com => http://youtu.be/6iK0Miq2xNo

Benediction

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

Pastor - http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - http://LoveAllPeople.org

You are invited to join . . .

Subscribe to INTERNET CHURCH OF CHRIST
Email:
Visit this group

The Internet Church Of Christ group at Google.com is at =>
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The Internet Church Of Christ group at Yahoo.com is at =>
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Rev. Bill McGinnis' main blog is at =>
http://revbillmcginnis.blogspot.com

Search all pages in The LoveAllPeople.org Network,
using the search box below . . .

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To support us, please visit the advertisers appearing on our pages . . .

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We are . . . http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
A service of . . . http://LoveAllPeople.org
God's one law for all mankind: "Love All People As Yourself."

"Start Each Day The Positive Way," at Internet Daily Chapel - Christian
daily worship service and practical guide.
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

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Internet Daily Chapel For Christmas Day, 2011 - Featuring "Joy To The World, The Lord Is Born."

2011-12-25T04:57:00.000-05:00

Internet Daily Chapel For Christmas Day, 2011
Online Christian Worship Service and Practical Guide
Featuring "Joy To The World, The Lord Is Born."

HTML HOME PAGES
The primary URL for this page is =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc122511.html
The latest edition of Internet Daily Chapel should always be at =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director - LoveAllPeople.org
Search our pages => http://loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
theologically incorrect.
Worship Service, Featuring "Joy To The World, The Lord Is Born" - plus
much more.

Welcome

Welcome to the online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. Here
is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are
invited and are welcome at any time. Blessings to you in Him.
Video of Nat King Colesinging "Joy To The World."
To see the video at YouTube, please visit => http://youtu.be/Y5iRUABBiko

PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page
Unite with You this moment, at one time.
And let our worship please You, here and now.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

If you are a new Christian, we invite you to visit our page at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/newchristian.html

"Joy To The World" - More information below.)

Bible Readings For Each Day
New American Bible (with notes and links) -
http://www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtml
Daily Light On The Daily Path -
http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/devotions/daily.light/
National Presbyterian Church (USA) -
http://www.natpresch.org/one_daily_reading.php

The Annunciation Of Mary - Bible text from Luke 1:26-38, with MP3 reading;
and photo of painting. Ecce Ancilla Domini (The Annunciation) by Dante
Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882)
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/annunciation.html

Same as above, but using the King James Version (KJV) Bible and MP3
reading by Sweet-Talk Girl =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/annunciationkjv.html
The Birth Of Jesus - ("The Christmas Story") - Bible text from Luke 2:1-20
(KJV and RSV), with link to verses and commentary regarding the Virgin
Birth. Also has our Public Domain MP3 reading of the story, King James
Version.
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/thebirthofjesus.html

Same as above, but using the King James Version (KJV) Bible and MP3
reading by Sweet-Talk Girl =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/thebirthofjesus-kjv.html
"I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" - Anti-war poem by Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow, written during the American Civil War. With complete words,
MP3 reading, and related links.
http://www.loveallpeople.org/christmasbells.html

"The Night Before Christmas" - Classic children's story, with complete
words, MP3 reading, and related links.
http://www.loveallpeople.org/thenightbeforechristmas.html

Christmas Carols - Links to other websites, plus our own MIDI arrangements
http://www.loveallpeople.org/christmas_carols.html including . . .

FOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Joy To The World - Original poem by Isaac Watts; Music by Handel, arranged
by Lowell Mason, with MIDI sequence by Bill McGinnis, attempting to
present the classic Lowell Mason arrangement. =>
Joy To The World - HTML page

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - The song as we know it is based on an
original poem by Charles Wesley, altered by George Whitefield in 1753;
music by Mendelssohn, arranged by William H. Cummings, with MIDI sequrence
by Bill McGinnis, attempting to present the classic Cummings arrangement.
=>
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - HTML page

Angels From The Realms Of Glory - Lyrics by James Montgomery, music by
Henry T. Smart. MIDI sequence by Bill McGinnis, based on a Public Domain
arrangement. MP3 Reading of the poem.=>
Angels From The Realms Of Glory - HTML page

Away In A Manger - Words in verses 1 and 2 are by an unknown author, verse
3 by John Thomas McFarland; Music by William J. Kirkpatrick - Public
Domain. MIDI file sequenced by Bill McGinnis from a published Public
Domain arrangement. MP3 Reading of the poem. Public Domain. =>
Away In A Manger - HTML Page

Please also see . . . "In The Bleak Midwinter"
MIDI music file at =>
http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/inthebleakmidwinter.mid
HTML page with lyrics and beautiful music video by Corrinne May at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/inthebleakmidwinter.html

MP3 Production Notes: Rev. Bill McGinnis' voice and music MP3's are
recorded, and simple editing is done, using Audio MP3 Editor - Info/Order
- Free Trial. Sweet-Talk Girl's MP3's are produced using TextAloud
text-to-speech software - Info/Order - Free Trial - Buy Now. Please also
see our how-to-do-it website at Text-To-Speech.org. Advanced editing and
mixing (if any) are done using n-Track Studio - Info/Order - Free Trial.
"A complete recording studio in your PC," and/or Adobe Audition. You can
do it, too!

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." -
Romans 10:17 (KJV)

May the Lord bless this presentation of His holy Word.

Rev. Bill McGinnis <><
bmcgin@patriot.net

Please also see our related pages . . .

CHRISTIAN
ETHICS & HUMAN RELATIONS
POLITICS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Sitemap

The Lord's Prayer
with MP3 audio file

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

Play Prayer Here =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/lordsprayer2.mp3
Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord,

Rev. Bill McGinnis <><

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theologically incorrect.

Prayer For You
A Prayer To Banish Anger From The Earth

NOTE: This prayer, today, is written as a collective prayer, for all of us
to pray whenever we are moved to do so. Recently on Family Radio,
I heard a missionary in Peru express his belief that the Lord
restrains Himself from acting in human affairs *unless* we pray
for Him to act. If true, this is a stunning concept, and it would
suggest that we should pray more actively for the Lord to intervene
in human affairs, confident that the Holy Spirit will lead us
to pray in a manner consistent with His will.

"A Prayer To Banish Anger From The Earth"

Perhaps there was a time when man did need
A way to pump adrenalin inside,
To get us ready fast to fight or flee,
From animals or enemies at hand.
And if so, maybe anger had its place.

But now it seems that anger is a curse,
Which causes far more harm than it does good.
For rarely do we need to flee from lions,
But often are we harmed by angry men.
And so we pray that You will hear us now,
And grant this new request that now we make:
Please banish, Lord, all anger from the earth:
Just dry it up, and make it blow away,
And let it nevermore come back to us.
We know that You can do this if You wish,
And now we pray You make it come to pass.
Forgive us if we seem to ask too much,
But we, Your children, need this help from You.
In Jesus' name we pray for this, Amen.

by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

Separate HTML page at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/prayer4you90.html

See more prayers like this, at our Index of Prayers 4 You -
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/prayerindex.html

How To Find A Real, Live Church
An online church is better than no church at all; but it is even better
for most Christians to actually belong to a real, live church, with real,
live people. Then, you can have your real church PLUS your online church,
so you gain the benefits of both. You can find a church for yourself by
clicking HERE! - http://patriot.net/~bmcgin/findachurch.html
Invitation To Accept Jesus Christ As Your Personal Lord And Saviour
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/jesusdirect.html
Closing Song
"Breathe On Me, Breath Of God"
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/breatheonme.html

More about this song at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/songsearch/songsearch-breatheonmebreathofgod.html
More songs like this at => http://www.loveallpeople.org/christmusic.html
... and at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/songsearch/songsearch-indexpage.html

Benediction

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

Pastor - http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - http://LoveAllPeople.org

You are invited to join . . .

Subscribe to INTERNET CHURCH OF CHRIST
Email:
Visit this group

The Internet Church Of Christ group at Google.com is at =>
http://groups.google.com/group/internetchurchofchrist

The Internet Church Of Christ group at Yahoo.com is at =>
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/internetchurchofchrist

Rev. Bill McGinnis' main blog is at =>
http://revbillmcginnis.blogspot.com

Search all pages in The LoveAllPeople.org Network,
using the search box below . . .

http://www.loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

To support us, please visit the advertisers appearing on our pages . . .

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
theologically incorrect.

We are . . . http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
A service of . . . http://LoveAllPeople.org
God's one law for all mankind: "Love All People As
Yourself."

"Start Each Day The Positive Way," at Internet Daily Chapel - Christian
daily worship service and practical guide.
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of December 18, 2011 - Featuring "The Week Before Christmas, 2011"

2011-12-18T00:13:00.001-05:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of December 18, 2011
Online Christian Worship Service and Practical Guide
Featuring "The Week Before Christmas, 2011"
HTML HOME PAGES
The primary URL for this page is =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc121811.html
The latest edition of Internet Daily Chapel should always be at =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director - LoveAllPeople.org
Search our pages => http://loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
theologically incorrect.
Worship Service, Featuring "The Week Before Christmas, 2011" - plus much
more.

Welcome
Welcome to the online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. Here
is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are
invited and are welcome at any time. Blessings to you in Him.
Video of Corrine May singing "In The Bleak Midwinter."
To see the video at YouTube, please visit => http://youtu.be/ZC9C5kHL884

Below is the "Why We Worship Together" video link.

PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page
Unite with You this moment, at one time.
And let our worship please You, here and now.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

To see the video at its source, please visit => Why We Worship Together -
http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=F91FFMNU
Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us
O Lord, we come together in Your name,
And as You promised, we know You are here.
AND SO WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,
AND PRAY THAT YOU FIND PLEASURE HERE WITH US,
AS WE, YOUR LOVING CHILDREN WORSHIP YOU.

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

If you are a new Christian, we invite you to visit our page at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/newchristian.html

"Joy To The World" - More information below.)

"The Night Before Christmas" - Classic children's story, with complete
words, MP3 reading, and related links.
http://www.loveallpeople.org/thenightbeforechristmas.html

Christmas Carols - Links to other websites, plus our own MIDI arrangements
http://www.loveallpeople.org/christmas_carols.html including . . .

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." -
Romans 10:17 (KJV)

May the Lord bless this presentation of His holy Word.

Rev. Bill McGinnis <><
bmcgin@patriot.net

Please also see our related pages . . .

CHRISTIAN
ETHICS & HUMAN RELATIONS
POLITICS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Sitemap

The Lord's Prayer
with MP3 audio file

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

Play Prayer Here =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/lordsprayer2.mp3
Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord,

Rev. Bill McGinnis <><

The advertising above is served automatically by Google. It may be
theologically incorrect.

Prayer For You
A Prayer To Banish Anger From The Earth
NOTE: When you read this prayer, try to imagine hearing my voice as I
speak
it to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the same
as if I were actually praying for you at that moment.
(Just like television prayers are reactivated when you watch
them, although the videotape may have been shot years before.)

"A Prayer To Banish Anger From The Earth"

Perhaps there was a time when man did need
A way to pump adrenalin inside,
To get us ready fast to fight or flee,
From animals or enemies at hand.
And if so, maybe anger had its place.

by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

Separate HTML page at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/prayer4you90.html

See more prayers like this, at our Index of Prayers 4 You -
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/prayerindex.html

How To Find A Real, Live Church
An online church is better than no church at all; but it is even better
for most Christians to actually belong to a real, live church, with real,
live people. Then, you can have your real church PLUS your online church,
so you gain the benefits of both. You can find a church for yourself by
clicking HERE! - http://patriot.net/~bmcgin/findachurch.html
Invitation To Accept Jesus Christ As Your Personal Lord And Saviour
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/jesusdirect.html
Closing Song
"Breathe On Me, Breath Of God"
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/breatheonme.html

Benediction

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

Pastor - http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - http://LoveAllPeople.org

You are invited to join . . .

Subscribe to INTERNET CHURCH OF CHRIST
Email:
Visit this group

The Internet Church Of Christ group at Google.com is at =>
http://groups.google.com/group/internetchurchofchrist

The Internet Church Of Christ group at Yahoo.com is at =>
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/internetchurchofchrist

Rev. Bill McGinnis' main blog is at =>
http://revbillmcginnis.blogspot.com

Search all pages in The LoveAllPeople.org Network,
using the search box below . . .

http://www.loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

To support us, please visit the advertisers appearing on our pages . . .

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
theologically incorrect.

We are . . . http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
A service of . . . http://LoveAllPeople.org

God's one law for all mankind: "Love All People As Yourself."

"Start Each Day The Positive Way," at Internet Daily Chapel - Christian
daily worship service and practical guide.
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html

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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of December 11, 2011 - Featuring "Always Try To Set A Good Example For Others"

2011-12-15T00:53:00.001-05:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of December 11, 2011
Featuring "Always Try To Set A Good Example For Others"

HTML HOME PAGES

The primary URL for this page is =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc121111.html
The latest edition of Internet Daily Chapel should always be at =>
http://internetchurchofchrist.org/idc.html
By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director - LoveAllPeople.org
Search our pages => http://loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
theologically incorrect.
Worship Service, Featuring "Always Try To Set A Good Example For Others" -
plus much more.
Welcome

Video of Corrine May singing "In The Bleak Midwinter."
To see the video at YouTube, please visit => http://youtu.be/ZC9C5kHL884

Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

If you are a new Christian, we invite you to visit our page at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/newchristian.html

The Lord's Prayer

with MP3 audio file

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

Play Prayer Here =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/lordsprayer2.mp3
Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Bible Readings - Updated Automatically Each Day

Declaration Of Faith

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

FEATURED SEGMENT
"Always Try To Set A Good Example For Others"

Exhortation

"Always Try To Set A Good Example For Other People."

A GOOD RULE FOR LIFE . . . "Always Try To Set A Good Example For Other
People."

"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot
be hid.

Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a
candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good
works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Matthew 5:14-16 KJV

You may not realize it, but other people are constantly observing the
things that you say and do. On the job, in traffic, among friends, out
shopping, everywhere you go you present an opportunity for other people to
observe your behaviour. So let yourself become a good example to others,
not a bad example.
The Bible's teaching about setting a good example is stated explicitly in
Titus 2:7-8 . . .

[7] Show yourself in all respects a model of good deeds, and in
your teaching show integrity, gravity,

[8] and sound speech that cannot be censured, so that an opponent
may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say of us.
Source: Revised Standard Bible (RSV) as shown at
http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/r/rsv/rsv-idx?type=citation&book=Titus&chapno=2&startverse=7&endverse=8

In Galatians, chapter five, Paul lists seventeen things as "works of the
flesh" and nine things as "fruit of The Spirit. He says that flesh and
Spirit are in conflict. And he urges us to live by The Spirit and not by
the flesh.
Works Of The Flesh Fruit Of The Spirit

1. Adultery 1. Love
2. Fornication (Greek: porneia) 2. Joy
3. Uncleanness 3. Peace
4. Lasciviousness (lewdness) 4. Longsuffering (patience)
5. Idolatry 5. Gentleness (kindness)
6. Witchcraft 6. Goodness (moral correctness)
7. Hatred 7. Faith
8. Variance (discord) 8. Meekness
9. Emulations (jealousies) 9. Temperance (self control)
10. Wrath
11. Strife (rivalries)
12. Seditions (dissentions)
13. Heresies
14. Envyings
15. Murders
16. Drunkenness
17. Revellings (carousing)
" . . . and such . . . "

GALATIANS 5:13-26 (KJV)

13
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use
not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love
serve one another.
14
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this;
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
15
But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye
be not consumed one of another.
16
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not
fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17
For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit
against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the
other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18
But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
19
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these;
Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath,
strife, seditions, heresies,
21
Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like:
of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in
time past, that they which do such things shall not
inherit the kingdom of God.
22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
24
And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with
the affections and lusts.
25
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26
Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one
another, envying one another.
May the Lord bless this presentation.

Rev. Bill McGinnis <><
bmcgin@patriot.net

Please also see "Give Yourself Completely To The Lord" at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/exhortations/giveyourselfcompletelytothelord.html
Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord,

Rev. Bill McGinnis <><

The advertising above is served automatically by Google. It may be
theologically incorrect.

Prayer For You

A Prayer To Banish Anger From The Earth

"A Prayer To Banish Anger From The Earth"

Perhaps there was a time when man did need
A way to pump adrenalin inside,
To get us ready fast to fight or flee,
From animals or enemies at hand.
And if so, maybe anger had its place.

by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

Separate HTML page at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/prayer4you90.html

See more prayers like this, at our Index of Prayers 4 You -
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/prayerindex.html

Holy Communion

How To Find A Real, Live Church

http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/jesusdirect.html
Closing Song

"Breathe On Me, Breath Of God"
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/breatheonme.html

Benediction

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.

This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

Pastor - http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - http://LoveAllPeople.org
You are invited to visit . . .
The home page for Internet Church Of Christ =>
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Subscribe to INTERNET CHURCH OF CHRIST
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Visit this group

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Rev. Bill McGinnis' main blog is at =>
http://revbillmcginnis.blogspot.com

Search all pages in The LoveAllPeople.org Network,
using the search box below . . .

http://www.loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

To support us, please visit the advertisers appearing on our pages . . .

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
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We are . . . http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
A service of . . . http://LoveAllPeople.org

Blessings to you. May God help us all.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

Director - www.LoveAllPeople.org
Pastor - www.InternetChurchOfChrist.org
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Internet Daily Chapel For Week Of December 4, 2011 - Featuring "The Bible Condemns Human Anger In All Its Forms."

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Internet Daily Chapel For Week Of December 4, 2011
Featuring "The Bible Condemns Human Anger In All Its Forms."

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"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
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The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

FEATURED SEGMENT
"The Bible Condemns Human Anger In All Its Forms."
We Should Transform Our Anger Into Sorrow.

THE BIBLE OVERWHELMINGLY CONDEMNS HUMAN ANGER IN ALL ITS FORMS.

"Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;" (Psalms 37:8a KJV)

Those people who teach that we should sometimes be "righteously angry" are
100% wrong. This teaching is perhaps the greatest error in Christian
thought. Anger, like judgment, is reserved for God alone.

Nowhere in the Bible are we instructed to be angry with anybody or
anything. On the contrary, Scripture overwhelmingly teaches against human
anger and wrath in all its forms.

List Of All Scriptures Which Advise Us About Human
Anger And Wrath

"Anger"
Psalms 37:8
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise
to do evil.
Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger
appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand
before envy?
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the
bosom of fools.
Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil
speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Colossians 3:8
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice,
blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Colossians 3:21
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be
discouraged.

"Angry"

Proverbs 14:17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked
devices is hated.
Proverbs 22:24
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou
shalt not go:
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in
transgression.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the
bosom of fools.
Matthew 5:22
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother
without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever
shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council:
but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell
fire.
NOTE: All modern translations I can find, from the
American Standard Version (1901) on, except the
New King James Version, omit the words "without
a cause." This means that whoever is angry with his
brother (for any reason) is in danger of judgment.
The words "without a cause" seem to be a clerical
addition somewhere along the way in the Textus
Receptus, which is the basis for the King James and
the New King James versions. We certainly have a
good reason to hate our enemies, yet Jesus tells
us not to hate them, but to love them (Matthew
5:44). So whom, then, should we hate, if not our
enemies? Nobody! And that is the point. Neither
should we be angry with them, for any reason.

Ephesians 4:26
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
(SEE EXPLANATION OF THIS VERSE, BELOW)
Titus 1:7
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not
selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not
given to filthy lucre;

"Wrath"
Job 5:2
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
Job 19:29
Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of
the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.
Job 36:13
But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he
bindeth them.
Psalms 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when
his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put
their trust in him.
Psalms 37:8
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise
to do evil.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth
shame.
Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is
hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver
him, yet thou must do it again.
Proverbs 21:24
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is
heavier than them both.
Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand
before envy?
Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away
wrath.
Proverbs 30:33
Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the
wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath
bringeth forth strife.
Romans 2:8
But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but
obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Romans 12:19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto
wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith
the Lord.
Romans 13:5
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also
for conscience sake.
Galatians 5:20
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife,
seditions, heresies,
Ephesians 4:26
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
(SEE EXPLANATION OF THIS VERSE, BELOW)
Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil
speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Colossians 3:8
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice,
blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
1 Thessalonians 5:9
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by
our Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Timothy 2:8
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands,
without wrath and doubting.
James 1:19
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear,
slow to speak, slow to wrath:
James 1:20
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

WHAT ABOUT EPHESIANS 4:26 AND PSALMS 4:4?
Some people will cite Ephesians 4:26, and Psalms 4:4 as two Scriptures
which (in some translations) appear to authorize us to be angry under some
conditions. Some translations consider Ephesians 4:26a to be a direct
quotation from Psalms 4:4a. Others make no connection between the two
verses.
Most major Bible translations render Ephesians 4:26 something like this:

"Be angry, but do not sin. Do not let the sun set
on your wrath."

This follows the translation of the Latin Vulgate

Original Greek, Spelled Out In Roman Letters
ORGIZESTHE KAI ME AMARTANETE

Jerome's Translation Into Latin
irascimini et nolite peccare

Typical New Translation
Be angry, but do not sin

This translation may appear to say that anger is encouraged, so long as
you do not sin; but this is an incorrect understanding of the meaning of
the words.
The more correct meaning of Ephesians 4:26 is this, as the NIV has it:

------------------------------------------------
"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go
down while you are still angry
------------------------------------------------

Several other translations agree with the NIV. The Amplified Bible has it
right: "When angry, do not sin;" The Williams translation has it right:
"If you do get angry, you must stop sinning in your anger." Also the New
English Bible has it right: "If you are angry, do not let anger lead you
into sin." The New Living Translation improvises, but in the right
direction: "And don't sin by letting anger gain control over you."
All of these agree that Paul is NOT teaching us to be angry. Rather he is
recognizing the fact that we sometimes do get angry. (Anger is one of our
human weaknesses.) And think, Christians, think! Why would Paul suddenly
endorse anger here, when he condemns it consistently elsewhere?

Also, it doesn't make any sense at all to say "Be angry, but don't sin,"
and then to say, "But don't be angry any longer than sunset." If anger is
acceptable to God, then what difference does it make if we are angry
overnight or for a long period of time?

Regarding Psalms 4:4, there are some translations which do say, "Be angry,
but do not sin." But other translations are completely different, having
nothing at all to do with anger.

Psalms 4:4

KJV
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own
heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
RSV
Be angry, but sin not; commune with your own hearts
on your beds, and be silent. [Selah]
NASB
Tremble, and do not sin; meditate in your heart
upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
NIV
In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.
_____________________________________________________________

Once again, just as in Ephesians 4:26, even if it does say, "Be angry, but
do not sin," that is NOT an instruction for us to be angry. Rather it
simply recognizes our human weakness regarding anger. It is a concession,
not an instruction. Furthermore, why would David tell us to "be angry" in
Psalms 4:4, and then contradict himself in Psalms 37:8 which says, "Cease
from anger and forsake wrath?"
It is not clear that Ephesians 4:26 is even quoting Psalms 4:4. The
original Greek has no quotation marks, so it is always speculation when a
modern translation inserts quotation marks where the translator thinks
they should have been placed!

BUT DIDN'T JESUS, HIMSELF, SOMETIMES GET ANGRY?
Yes, Jesus became angry one time (Mark 3:5), maybe twice, if you include
the episode with the moneychangers in the temple. But He's allowed to be
angry. He is God. We are not. Was He angry when He was unjustly beaten and
nailed to a cross to die? No, He was not.

Yes, Moses became angry. And once, his anger led him to murder, which is
exactly what can happen when we are angry. His anger was a flaw, not a
virtue.

On balance, Scripture speaks out even more strongly against anger than it
does against sexual immorality. So if you allow yourself to become angry,
you do so at your own peril! Similarly, if you preach against sexual
immorality, you should preach even more strongly against anger. (All
finger pointers, please take note. You know who you are.)

BUT WHAT ABOUT THE SAYING, "LOVE THE SINNER, HATE THE SIN?"
There is a saying, "Love the sinner, hate the sin." If we are supposed to
"hate the sin," then shouldn't we become angry against it?
First, we need to understand that "Love the sinner, hate the sin" is not
Scriptural. It is a doctrine of man, first formulated by St. Augustine and
later affirmed by Martin Luther. So it got into Catholic teaching and then
was transferred intact into Protestantism. But it never was based on
Scripture, and it never was true. Sorry. Nowhere does the Bible instruct
us to "hate" sin. Search it yourself, in any Bible version you choose.
It's not in there!

We are instructed to "turn away" from sin and be repelled by it. We are
instructed to detest sin and abhor it. We are instructed to flee from sin.
But we are never instructed to hate sin or become angry because of it.

The danger in "hating the sin" is that we usually begin to hate the
sinner, as well. It is very difficult to separate the two in practice. In
fact, hatred itself is specifically condemned as a "work of the flesh," no
matter whom or what the object of the hatred may be. Those who have hatred
in their heart cannot inherit the Kingdom of God.

GALATIANS 5:19-21 (KJV)

_____________________________________________________________

19
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these;
Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath,
strife, seditions, heresies,
21
Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like:
of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in
time past, that they which do such things shall not
inherit the kingdom of God.
_____________________________________________________________

Jesus gives us an example of another way for us to respond to sin: sorrow,
not anger or hatred. As He approached Jerusalem for the last time, He knew
the sins of the people and the destruction that would come to them later,
at the hands of the Romans. What was His reaction? He wept for them!

LUKE 19:41-44 (KJV)
41
And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept
over it,
42
Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this
thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now
they are hid from thine eyes.
43
For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies
shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round,
and keep thee in on every side,
44
And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children
within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone
upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy
visitation.

So don't let yourself become angry about anything, ever, because THE BIBLE
OVERWHELMINGLY CONDEMNS HUMAN ANGER IN ALL ITS FORMS.
Anger is the exact opposite of love, and to love is what we are commanded
to do.

_____________________________________________________________

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, "You shall love your
neighbor as yourself." (Galatians 5:14 RSV)
_____________________________________________________________

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord,

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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of November 27, 2011

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"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."

Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us

O Lord, we come together in Your name,
And as You promised, we know You are here.
AND SO WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,
AND PRAY THAT YOU FIND PLEASURE HERE WITH US,
AS WE, YOUR LOVING CHILDREN WORSHIP YOU.

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FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
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The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

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I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit;
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell;
The third day he rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven
And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
The holy catholic church; *
The communion of saints;
The forgiveness of sins;
The resurrection of the body;
And the life everlasting.

Amen.

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believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

FEATURED SEGMENT
The Annunciatiion Of Mary
God Chooses Mary To Be Mother Of Jesus

"The Annunciation Of Mary: God Chooses Mary To Be Mother Of Jesus."
The Annunciation Of Mary

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"And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary:
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you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth
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The Annunciation Of Mary

From Luke 1:26-38

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1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

1:28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, you that are highly favored, the Lord is with you: blessed are you among women.

1:29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

1:30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for you have found favor with God.

1:31 And, behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and shall call his name JESUS.

1:32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

1:33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

1:34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon you, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow you: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of you shall be called the Son of God.

1:36 And, behold, your cousin Elisabeth, she has also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

1:38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to your word. And the angel departed from her.

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as if I were actually praying for you at that moment.
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Perhaps there is a special thing you want,
A something you have had to do without,
And you are waiting for it to arrive.

* * *

I pray you will receive what you desire;
I pray it comes to you this very day;
I pray that it brings happiness to you.
I pray you keep it long as you may like.
In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

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Benediction

I pray the Lord that He will lead your path
Away from the temptations all around.
I pray that when temptation lingers near,
The Lord will lead you not into its reach.
But if temptation grabs you as you pass,
I pray the Lord that you will struggle free.
In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.

This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of November 27, 2011 - Featuring "The Annunciation Of Mary: God Chooses Mary To Be Mother Of Jesus."

2011-11-28T16:22:00.000-05:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of November 27, 2011
Featuring "The Annunciation Of Mary: God Chooses Mary To Be Mother Of
Jesus."

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"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

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Welcome

Opening Song

"He Leadeth Me"

Notes

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The Lord's Prayer

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The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

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Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Bible Readings - Updated Automatically Each Day

Declaration Of Faith

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

FEATURED SEGMENT
The Annunciatiion Of Mary
God Chooses Mary To Be Mother Of Jesus

"The Annunciation Of Mary: God Chooses Mary To Be Mother Of Jesus."
The Annunciation Of Mary

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"And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary:
for you have found favor with God. And, behold,
you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth
a son, and shall call his name JESUS."
- Luke 1:30-31 (KJCNT)

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The Annunciation Of Mary

From Luke 1:26-38

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using the voice of TextAloud: Sam

1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a
city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of
David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

1:28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, you that are highly
favored, the Lord is with you: blessed are you among women.

1:29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her
mind what manner of salutation this should be.

1:30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for you have found favor
with God.

1:31 And, behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son,
and shall call his name JESUS.

1:32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and
the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

1:33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his
kingdom there shall be no end.

1:34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a
man?

1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come
upon you, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow you: therefore
also that holy thing which shall be born of you shall be called the Son of
God.

1:36 And, behold, your cousin Elisabeth, she has also conceived a son in
her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

1:38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me
according to your word. And the angel departed from her.

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Prayer For You

For The Special Thing You Want

Perhaps there is a special thing you want,
A something you have had to do without,
And you are waiting for it to arrive.

* * *

I pray you will receive what you desire;
I pray it comes to you this very day;
I pray that it brings happiness to you.
I pray you keep it long as you may like.
In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

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Closing Song

"Breathe On Me, Breath Of God"
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Benediction

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Worship Service For Thanksgiving Week In The USA - At Internet Church Of Christ

2011-11-23T08:22:00.000-05:00

Worship Service For Thanksgiving Week In The USA
At Internet Church Of Christ

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Let us, with a gladsome mind,
Praise the Lord, for He is kind;
For His mercies aye endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.

Verse from John Milton, 1608-1674
Public Domain

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Welcome

Welcome to the Thanksgiving Week online worship service at Internet Church
Of Christ. This is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus
Christ. You are invited and are welcome here at any time, Thanksgiving or
not. Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Opening Hymn
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

MIDI file at http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/comeyethankful.mid
MP3 file at http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/comeyethankful.mp3
Words by Henry Alford, 1844. Music by George J. Elvey, 1858. Public
Domain. MIDI file is Public Domain, based on a Public domain MIDI file,
tweaked by Rev. Bill McGinnis. MP3 file is Public Domain, made from the
MIDI file, as shown.

Poetry reading by Sweet-Talk Girl, Public Domain,
at http://www.loveallpeople.org/comeyethankful-reading.mp3

(Read while you listen.)

Come, ye thankful people, come;
Raise the song of Harvest-home.
All be safely gathered in
Ere the winter storms begin;
God, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied,
Come to God's own temple, come;
Raise the song of Harvest-home.

All the world is God's own field,
Fruit unto His praise to yield;
Wheat and tares together sown,
Unto joy or sorrow grown;
First the blade and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear.
Lord of harvest, grant that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be.

For the Lord, our God, shall come
And shall take His harvest home;
From His field shall in that day
All offences purge away;
Give His angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast,
But the fruitful ears to store
In His garner evermore.

Even so, Lord, quickly come
To Thy final Harvest-home;
Gather Thou Thy people in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin,
There, forever purified,
In Thy garner to abide.
Come with all Thine angels, come,
Raise the glorious Harvest-home.

Amen.

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Invocation
Inviting the Lord To Be With Us Openly

Let's pray together now, to welcome the Lord to join us openly as we
worship Him.

O Lord, we come in thankfulness today,
To praise You for the blessings You bestow.
We gather in Your name to give our thanks
For all the many gifts You do provide.
Please be with us and join us here today,
And let us know Your presence in our midst.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

The Lord's Prayer
MP3 digital audio file available at
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FREE. Public Domain. Reading by Sweet-Talk Girl (TM)

(Read while you listen.)

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

* * *

"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father
will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their
trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
(Matthew 6:14-15 KJV)

* * *

Worship Poem
For The Beauty Of The Earth
MP3 poetry reading by Sweet-Talk Girl (TM)
located at http://www.loveallpeople.org/forthebeauty-reading.mp3 - Public
Domain.

(Read while you listen.)
FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH - by Folliott S. Pierpont, 1864
Public Domain

For the beauty of the earth,
For the glory of the skies;
For the love which from our birth,
Over and around us lies;
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This, our hymn of grateful praise.

For the wonder of each hour,
Of the day and of the night;
Hill and vale and tree and flow'r,
Sun and moon, and stars of light;
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This, our hymn of grateful praise.

For the joy of ear and eye,
For the heart and mind's delight;
For the mystic harmony,
Linking sense to sound and sight;
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This, our hymn of grateful praise.

For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child;
Friends on Earth and friends above,
For all gentle thoughts and mild;
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This, our hymn of grateful praise.

For Thy church that evermore,
Lifteth holy hands above;
Off'ring up on ev'ry shore,
Her pure sacrifice of love;
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This, our hymn of grateful praise.

Amen.

HTML page with MIDI music and full information at
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Scriptures And Teachings: Thanksgiving Documents
George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation
[New York, 3 October 1789]

(Read while listening)
By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation.

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of
Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and
humbly to implore his protection and favor--and whereas both Houses of
Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the
People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be
observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of
Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to
establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November
next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that
great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good
that was, that is, or that will be--That we may then all unite in
rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and
protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a
Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable
interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the tranquillity,
union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable and
rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions
of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national
One now lately instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which
we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful
knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he
hath been pleased to confer upon us.

and also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and
supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to
pardon our national and other transgressions--to enable us all, whether in
public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties
properly and punctually--to render our national government a blessing to
all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and
constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed--to
protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have
shewn kindness onto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and
concord--To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and
virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us--and generally to
grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone
knows to be best.

Given under my hand at the City of New-York the third day of October in
the year of our Lord 1789.

Go: Washington

Source:
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The Mayflower Compact - 1620
Mayflower Compact 1620
Agreement Between the Settlers at New Plymouth : 1620
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal
Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God, of
Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c.
Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian
Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the first
Colony in the northern Parts of Virginia; Do by these Presents, solemnly
and mutually, in the Presence of God and one another, covenant and combine
ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and
Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid: And by Virtue hereof
do enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances,
Acts, Constitutions, and Officers, from time to time, as shall be thought
most meet and convenient for the general Good of the Colony; unto which we
promise all due Submission and Obedience. IN WITNESS whereof we have
hereunto subscribed our names at Cape-Cod the eleventh of November, in the
Reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France, and Ireland,
the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth, Anno Domini; 1620.

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Thanksgiving Poem
"A Thanksgiving Poem," By Paul Laurence Dunbar
Poem written in standard English, by Paul Laurence Dunbar, with MP3
Audio Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis

(Read while you listen.)
MP3 reading at http://www.paullaurencedunbar.net/athanksgivingpoem.mp3

A THANKSGIVING POEM

The sun hath shed its kindly light,
Our harvesting is gladly o'er
Our fields have felt no killing blight,
Our bins are filled with goodly store.

From pestilence, fire, flood, and sword
We have been spared by thy decree,
And now with humble hearts, O Lord,
We come to pay our thanks to thee.

We feel that had our merits been
The measure of thy gifts to us,
We erring children, born of sin,
Might not now be rejoicing thus.

No deed of ours hath brought us grace;
When thou were nigh our sight was dull,
We hid in trembling from thy face,
But thou, O God, wert merciful.

Thy mighty hand o'er all the land
Hath still been open to bestow
Those blessings which our wants demand
From heaven, whence all blessings flow.

Thou hast, with ever watchful eye,
Looked down on us with holy care,
And from thy storehouse in the sky
Hast scattered plenty everywhere.

Then lift we up our songs of praise
To thee, O Father, good and kind;
To thee we consecrate our days;
Be thine the temple of each mind.

With incense sweet our thanks ascend;
Before thy works our powers pall;
Though we should strive years without end,
We could not thank thee for them all.

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Prayer For You - (If You Need It)
For Thankfulness - (If You Need It)
I pray that you are thankful in your heart
For all the many blessings God bestows.
He owes you nothing, yet he gives you life,
And lets you have the freedom that you crave.
You only hurt yourself by blaming Him
For all the problems that you have.
And Satan takes delight to see you frown
And rage against your Maker, Who provides,
If only you will recognize His love.
In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

by William McGinnis - Public Domain
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Closing Hymn
We Gather Together To Ask The Lord's Blessing

Words translated by Theodore Baker, 1894. Music is a Dutch melody arranged
by Edward Kremser, 1877. MIDI arrangement and sequence by Bill McGinnis.
Everything here is Public Domain.
MIDI file located at http://patriot.net/users/bmcgin/kremser.mid p>

(Read while you listen.)

WE GATHER TOGETHER - Netherlands folk hymn, translated by
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) - Public Domain

We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing;
He chastens and hastens His will to make known;
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing,
Sing praises to His name: He forgets not his own.

Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine;
So from the beginning the fight we were winning;
Thou, Lord, wast at our side, All glory be Thine!

We all do extol Thee, Thou leader triumphant,
And pray that Thou still our defender wilt be.
Let thy congregation escape tribulation;
Thy Name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!

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Benediction
As we complete our worship service today, I leave you with this blessing .
. .

EPHESIANS 3:14-21 (KJV)

14
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ,
15
Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
16
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his
glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the
inner man;
17
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye,
being rooted and grounded in love,
18
May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the
breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
19
And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge,
that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
20
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above
all that we ask or think, according to the power that
worketh in us,
21
Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout
all ages, world without end. Amen.

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This worship service is now completed. Go in peace.
Rev. Bill McGinnis

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Banish Evil Spirits From Your Life With This Written Prayer And MP3 Audio Recording

2011-11-20T14:03:00.000-05:00

Banish Evil Spirits From Your Life With This Written Prayer And MP3 Audio
Recording

"Casting Out"
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/prayer4you 15.html

By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director - LoveAllPeople.org

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Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis, Free, Public Domain.

HOW TO USE THIS PRAYER:

First, please read the prayer quickly, scanning it to see if you
want this prayer said for you or not. If you do want it said for
you, then come back and read it again, at the speed of a speaking
voice.

As you read, try to hear my voice actually saying this prayer for
you. Perhaps you should first say your own prayer, something like
this:

"Lord, please hear this prayer for me. Amen." Then read my
prayer. You may repeat this process whenever you want.

NOTE: You should use this prayer only if you are prepared for evil
spirits to be cast out from you, and for the Lord to be
invited in, to stay. If evil spirits are cast out and the Lord
is not in you, then the evil spirits may return, worse than
before.

Casting Out

O Foul and Evil Spirits, hear my voice!
Know ye that I am working for the Lord!
You may no longer dwell within this house.
The Lord is coming here, you cannot stay.
His holy brightness blinds you with its light.
His mighty hand will cast you far away.

So now, be gone and never do return!

I plead the blood of Jesus; now be gone!
The holy blood of Jesus; now be gone!

The fragrant breath of springtime fills the air.
The house is empty of unwanted guests.

O Lord, I pray that you will enter now.
I pray that you will always dwell within.

In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

by William McGinnis (Rev. Bill McGinnis), Public Domain
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"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." -
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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of November 20, 2011 - Featuring "Bedrock Scriptures: Build Your Faith On These!"

2011-11-20T09:47:00.001-05:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of November 20, 2011
Featuring "Bedrock Scriptures: Build Your Faith On These!"

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"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
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in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

Worship Service, Featuring "Bedrock Scriptures: Build Your Faith On
These!" - plus much more.

PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page
Unite with You this moment, at one time.
And let our worship please You, here and now.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

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Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

If you are a new Christian, we invite you to visit our page at
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Opening Song
"He Leadeth Me"

The Lord's Prayer
with MP3 audio file

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

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Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Featured Segment . . .
"Bedrock Scriptures: Build Your Faith On These!"

Biblical quotations are taken from the authoritative King James Version
(KJV) of the Bible.

Jesus Teaches Us Always To Seek The Truth

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall
make you free." ( John 8:32 KJV)

We may have strong feelings and beliefs about our religion, but some of
our feelings and beliefs might not be true. Jesus teaches us to seek the
truth, no matter where it leads.

Christians Search The Bible For Moral Truth And Guidance

The Bible is the inspired written Word of God, sufficient to guide all
human action, for all people, at all times. Although its Source is
infallible, the Bible itself is not perfectly infallible because fallible
humans have introduced human error into it. Also, the Bible cannot always
be understood literally, because it contains figures of speech which are
never intended to be taken literally. Nevertheless, the Bible is the
highest written authority in all matters which it discusses. And if it is
properly understood and properly applied, it is a sufficient moral guide
for all human action.

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and
is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:

"That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished
unto all good works."
(2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV)

Nevertheless, some Scriptures in the Bible are more important to us than
others. Some Scriptures should be the bedrock foundation for us, and
others should be the ornaments on the roof.
These Scriptures below are my "Bedrock Scriptures," and I commend them now
to you . . .

Bedrock Scriptures
Build Your Faith On These
If you memorize these scriptures, and understand them, and make them a
constant part of your life, you will never go far wrong.
Each of these Scriptures leads to a clear conclusion, which is printed
immediately below the Scripture itself.

MP3 Audio File at http://www.loveallpeople.org/bedrockscriptures.mp3

Genesis 1:1
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
Therefore, everything belongs to God.

Colossians 1:16
"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in
earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or
principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:"
Everything whatsoever that has ever existed, in any form,
material or non-material, was created by God.

Psalms 24:1
"The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they
that dwell therein."
Everything on or in the earth belongs to God.

Genesis 1:28
"And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply,
and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of
the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that
moveth upon the earth."
God placed mankind in charge of the earth, as His manager of it.
He wants us to fill it up with people and exercise control over it.

Revelation 4:11
"Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou
hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."
The purpose of all things -- including every human life --
is to give pleasure to God.

Psalms 149:4
"For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek
with salvation."
God takes pleasure in His people, those who humbly love Him.

James 4:8a
"Draw nigh (near) to God, and he will draw nigh (near) to you."
God wants us to seek Him, and when we do, He responds by
moving closer to us.

Psalms 23:6
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I
will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."
We, who love Him, will live with Him forever.

1 Corinthians 13:12
"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know
in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."
It is impossible for us to know certain things at this time.
But later, we will understand everything clearly.

Matthew 22:37-40
"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great
commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour
as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."
Love God and love your neighbor, which means everybody. This is the
essence of the way He wants us to live.

Galatians 5:14
"For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love
thy neighbour as thyself."
Love for others fulfills all of God's law.

1 Peter 4:8
"And above all things have fervent charity (love) among yourselves: for
charity (love) shall cover the multitude of sins."
Love for others covers all our sins.

Matthew 6:14-15
"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also
forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your
Father forgive your trespasses."
If you will not forgive other people, God will not forgive you.

Romans 14:12
"So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God."
After we die, each of us will have to give an account of our life
to God, to be judged by Him . . .

Romans 2:6
"Who will render to every man according to his deeds:"
And God will reward each of us according to what we have done.

John 3:16
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Everyone who relies completely on Jesus will not perish at death,
but will live forever.

Matthew 28:18-20
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in
heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and,
lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen"
Jesus now has been given all power in heaven and in earth; and
He wants His followers to recruit more followers for Him.

John 8:32
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
Therefore, we should always seek the truth, avoiding the bondage
of deception.

Matthew 5:44-45
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good
to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and
persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in
heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and
sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."
Love all people, even your enemies.

Matthew 7:7
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it
shall be opened unto you:"
Seek the Lord sincerely and diligently, and He will give you
everything you need.

Philippians 4:6
"Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
Be anxious for nothing; ask God prayerfully for whatever you desire.

John 10:10
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am
come that they might have life, and that they might have it more
abundantly."
Jesus came to give us life, not to take it from us.

Matthew 7:12
"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye
even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets."
Treat others as you would like to be treated, for this is what God
wants us to do.

Galatians 6:7
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that
shall he also reap."
What you do comes back to you.

Romans 8:28
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,
to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Everything works together for our own good, if we love God.

John 14:16
"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that
he may abide with you for ever;"
The Holy Spirit comforts us, and He lives with us forever.

John 14:26
"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in
my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your
remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."
The Holy Spirit will teach us personally, and will also help
us to recall the teachings of Jesus we have previously learned.

John 10:27
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:"
If we belong to Jesus, we can hear His voice and we can follow Him.

Romans 12:18
"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men."
Try as much as possible to live at peace with all people.

Romans 13:7-8
"Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due;
custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Owe no
man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath
fulfilled the law."
Give other people whatever they are justly entitled to receive from
you. If you love all other people, you have fulfilled God's law.

Philippians 4:8
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are
honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any
virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Keep your mind on good things, not bad things.

Job 14:1
"Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.
We humans live a brief life on earth, filled with many troubles . . .

Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no
more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more
pain: for the former things are passed away.
But everything will work out well for us, in the end.

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Source: Holy Bible, King James Version (KJV)

Prayer For You
For The Special Thing You Want
NOTE: When you read this prayer, try to imagine hearing my voice as I
speak
it to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the same
as if I were actually praying for you at that moment.
(Just like television prayers are reactivated when you watch
them, although the videotape may have been shot years before.)

Perhaps there is a special thing you want,
A something you have had to do without,
And you are waiting for it to arrive.

* * *

I pray you will receive what you desire;
I pray it comes to you this very day;
I pray that it brings happiness to you.
I pray you keep it long as you may like.
In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

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Benediction

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of November 13, 2011 - Featuring "Human Life (Personhood) Begins At The First Heartbeat, During The Third Week Of Pregnancy, Not At The Moment Of Conception."

2011-11-15T02:22:00.001-05:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of November 13, 2011

Featuring "Human Life (Personhood) Begins At The First Heartbeat, During
The Third Week Of Pregnancy, Not At The Moment Of Conception."

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Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page
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Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

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"He Leadeth Me"

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The Lord's Prayer

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The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
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Declaration Of Faith

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Featured Segment . . .

"Human Life (Personhood) Begins At The First Heartbeat, During The Third
Week Of Pregnancy, Not At The Moment Of Conception."

Biblical quotations are taken from the authoritative King James Version
(KJV) of the Bible.

Jesus Teaches Us Always To Seek The Truth

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall
make you free." ( John 8:32 KJV)
We may have strong feelings and beliefs about a subject such as abortion,
but some of our feelings and beliefs might be false. Jesus teaches us to
seek the truth, no matter where it leads.
Christians Search The Bible For Moral Truth And Guidance

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and
is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:

"That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished
unto all good works."
(2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV)
The Bible Prohibits The Taking Of Innocent Life
This prohibits abortion (after life begins) in all but the most extreme
cases of necessity.

Exodus 23:7 (KJV)
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay
thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Deuteronomy 19:10 (KJV)
That innocent blood be not shed in thy land, which the LORD thy God
giveth thee for an inheritance, and so blood be upon thee.

Deuteronomy 27:25 (KJV)
Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the
people shall say, Amen.

Psalm 106:38 (KJV)
And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their
daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land
was polluted with blood.

Proverbs 6:17 (KJV)
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
The Bible Also Teaches Us That "Life Is In The Blood."
"But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood
thereof, shall ye not eat." (Genesis 9:4 KJV)

"For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have
given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for
your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement
for the soul." (Leviticus 17:11 KJV)

"For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for
the life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of
Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for
the life of all flesh is the blood thereof: whosoever eateth
it shall be cut off." (Leviticus 17:14 KJV)

"Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood
is the life; and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh."
(Deuteronomy 12:23 KJV)
This means that human life does not begin until blood is present in the
embryo.
Therefore, Life (As The Bible Understands It) Cannot Begin At The Moment
Of Conception, Because There Is No Blood Or Heartbeat Present Until
Sometime During The Third Week Of Pregnancy.

Here is the early timeline of fetal development, from Pro-Life America, an
anti-abortion organization. It shows that the first heartbeat occurs at
the eighteenth day after conception, and that blood is pumped at the
twenty-first day.

Day 1 - conception takes place.
7 days - tiny human implants in mother's uterus.
10 days - mother's menses stop.
18 days - heart begins to beat.
21 days - pumps own blood through separate closed circulatory system
with own blood type.
28 days - eye, ear and respiratory system begin to form.
42 days - brain waves recorded, skeleton complete, reflexes present.
7 weeks - photo of thumbsucking.
Source: http://www.prolife.com/FETALDEV.html
THEREFORE the Bible does not prohibit terminating pregnancy before the
first heartbeat, during the third week after conception. Thus the
so-called "morning-after pill" and other soon-after-conception methods of
birth control are not prohibited by the Bible.

# # #
From The Moment Of Conception? No.

Human life does not begin at the moment of conception. This belief is a
Church tradition only, not supported anywhere in Scripture.
I have before me the official "Catechism Of The Catholic Church," and I am
looking at the sections on abortion, sections 2270-2275, which begin with
the statement, "Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from
the moment of conception."

Scripture agrees with this concept entirely, except the part about "moment
of conception." The "moment of conception" idea is doctrine of man, with
no Scriptural foundation. In the sections on abortion, there are only four
references to Scripture, but eleven references to the writings of men.
Here are the four references to Scripture, none of which even mentions
"conception."

Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV)
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before
thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I
ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Job 10:8-12 (KJV)
8
Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round
about; yet thou dost destroy me.
9
Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the
clay; and wilt thou bring me into dust again?
10
Hast thou not poured me out as milk, and curdled me like
cheese?
11
Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced
me with bones and sinews.
12
Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation
hath preserved my spirit.

Psalms 22:10-11 (KJV)
10
I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from
my mother's belly.
11
Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none
to help.

Psalms 139:15 (KJV)
My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in
secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the
earth.
Yes, human life must be protected, from the moment it begins. But when is
that? Whenever it is, it is not the moment of conception.
Scripture distinguishes three stages of pregnancy: conception, "in the
womb," and birth. Life begins, then, during the second Biblical stage: "in
the womb."

"As for Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from
the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception."
(Hosea 9:11 KJV)
Conception is when pregnancy begins, but it is not when life begins. "The
life is in the blood," is a major concept throughout Scripture, as shown
here =>
https://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1C2CHNU_enUS398&source=hp&rlz=1C2CHNU_enUS398&q=%22Life+is+in+the+blood%22&pbx=1&oq=%22Life+is+in+the+bloo
d%22

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Prayer For You

For The Special Thing You Want

Perhaps there is a special thing you want,
A something you have had to do without,
And you are waiting for it to arrive.

* * *

I pray you will receive what you desire;
I pray it comes to you this very day;
I pray that it brings happiness to you.
I pray you keep it long as you may like.
In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

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Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.

This chapel service is now complete.

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2011-11-14T03:39:00.001-05:00

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Human Life (Personhood) Begins At The First Heartbeat, During The Third
Week After Conception, Not At The Moment Of Conception

Biblical quotations are taken from the authoritative King James Version
(KJV) of the Bible.

Jesus Teaches Us Always To Seek The Truth

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall
make you free." ( John 8:32 KJV)

We may have strong feelings and beliefs about a subject such as abortion,
but some of our feelings and beliefs might be false. Jesus teaches us to
seek the truth, no matter where it leads.

Christians Search The Bible For Moral Truth And Guidance

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and
is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:

"That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished
unto all good works."
(2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV)

The Bible Prohibits The Taking Of Innocent Life
This prohibits abortion (after life begins) in all but the most extreme
cases of necessity.

Exodus 23:7 (KJV)
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay
thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Deuteronomy 19:10 (KJV)
That innocent blood be not shed in thy land, which the LORD thy God
giveth thee for an inheritance, and so blood be upon thee.

Deuteronomy 27:25 (KJV)
Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the
people shall say, Amen.

Psalm 106:38 (KJV)
And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their
daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land
was polluted with blood.

Proverbs 6:17 (KJV)
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

The Bible Also Teaches Us That "Life Is In The Blood."
"But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood
thereof, shall ye not eat." (Genesis 9:4 KJV)

"Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood
is the life; and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh."
(Deuteronomy 12:23 KJV)

This means that human life does not begin until blood is present in the
embryo.
Therefore, Life (As The Bible Understands It) Cannot Begin At The Moment
Of Conception, Because There Is No Blood Or Heartbeat Present Until
Sometime During The Third Week Of Pregnancy.

THEREFORE the Bible does not prohibit terminating pregnancy before the
first heartbeat, during the third week after conception. Thus the
so-called "morning-after pill" and other soon-after-conception methods of
birth control are not prohibited by the Bible.

# # #

From The Moment Of Conception? No.
Human life does not begin at the moment of conception. This belief is a
Church tradition only, not supported anywhere in Scripture.
I have before me the official "Catechism Of The Catholic Church," and I am
looking at the sections on abortion, sections 2270-2275, which begin with
the statement, "Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from
the moment of conception."

Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV)
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before
thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I
ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Psalms 22:10-11 (KJV)
10
I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from
my mother's belly.
11
Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none
to help.

Psalms 139:15 (KJV)
My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in
secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the
earth.

Yes, human life must be protected, from the moment it begins. But when is
that? Whenever it is, it is not the moment of conception.
Scripture distinguishes three stages of pregnancy: conception, "in the
womb," and birth.

"As for Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from
the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception."
(Hosea 9:11 KJV)

Conception is when pregnancy begins, but it is not when life begins. "The
life is in the blood," is a major concept throughout Scripture, as shown
here =>
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Internet Daily Chapel - For Week Of Sunday, November 6, 2011 Featuring . . ."The Purpose Of Life Is To Please God, And The Most Important Thing Is Love."

2011-11-06T00:34:00.000-04:00

Internet Daily Chapel - For Week Of Sunday, November 6, 2011
Featuring . . ."The Purpose Of Life Is To Please God, And The Most
Important Thing Is Love."

By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Pastor - InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - LoveAllPeople.org
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"The Purpose Of Life Is To Please God, And The Most Important Thing Is
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1. - Invocation - Inviting The Lord To Be With Us

O Lord, we pray that You will join us now,
As we have come together in Your name.
Please let us know that You are really here,
And help us to be pleasing in Your sight.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

by Rev. Bill McGinnis,
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2. - Opening Song

Original Song: "May The Lord Sweep Over You" - Public Domain
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Music, lyrics, arrangement, and MIDI sequence by Rev. Bill McGinnis Public
Domain.
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3. - The Lord's Prayer - with Music Video and MP3 reading
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4. - Declaration Of Faith: The Apostles' Creed - with MP3 reading
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/pearl-apostlescreed.html

5. - Prayer4You - Original Prayers And Blessings For All People

"For The Lord To Smile On You Today"
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Today's Featured Segment . . .
6. - Scriptures And Teachings
"The Purpose Of Life Is To Please God, And The Most Important Thing Is
Love."
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7. - Practical Christian Life: Day-To-Day Living With The Lord

"Avoid The Major Pitfalls Of Life."
http://www.loveallpeople.org/guidelines.html#majorpitfalls
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http://www.practicalchristianlife.com: "Day-To-Day Living With The Lord"

8. - Loving Others As Yourself
Practical methods for increasing and expressing your love for others.
"Jesus Enables Us To Love Others As Ourself"
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/pearl-jesusenables.html
More at our website at => http://www.howtoloveotherpeople.com

9. - Christian Civics: "Seeking The Greatest Good For The Greatest Number,
With Basic Rights For All."
"Defeating Terrorism"
http://www.loveallpeople.org/defeatingterrorism.html
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Greatest Number, With Basic Rights For All."
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10. - Bible Readings For This Day
New American Bible (with notes and links) -
http://www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtml
Daily Light On The Daily Path -
http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/devotions/daily.light/
National Presbyterian Church (USA) -
http://www.natpresch.org/one_daily_reading.php

11. - A Ceremony For Holy Communion

You Can Receive Holy Communion Here.
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12. - Invitation To Accept Jesus Christ As Your Personal Lord And Saviour
You Can Accept Jesus Here And Now.
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http://www.godlovestheworld.com.

13. - Rededicate Your Life To Jesus Christ
If you are a Christian who has fallen away from the Lord, now is the time
to come back.
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/rededicate.html

14. - Closing Song
"In Christ There Is No East or West"
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/inchristthereis.html
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15. - Benediction

Blessings to you, whoever reads this message. May
you thrive and prosper in all things. May the One God,
Creator of all things, and His only-begotten Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ, guide you and protect you and
comfort you and love you, now and forever.

Amen.

Anonymous, Public Domain

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Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.

This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

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Director - http://LoveAllPeople.org

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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of October 30, 2011Featuring An Exhortation: "My Children, Love One Another!"

2011-10-30T12:58:00.001-04:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of October 30, 2011
Featuring An Exhortation: "My Children, Love One Another!" - If you keep
just this one commandment, it will suffice.

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"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
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Another!" - If you keep just this one commandment, it will suffice. - plus
much more.

PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page
Unite with You this moment, at one time.
And let our worship please You, here and now.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

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We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

If you are a new Christian, we invite you to visit our page at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/newchristian.html

Opening Song
"He Leadeth Me"

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permission. Some of the lyrics and underlying music are (perhaps) still
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The Lord's Prayer
with MP3 audio file

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

Play Prayer Here =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/lordsprayer2.mp3
Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Featured Segment . . .
Exhortation: "My Children, Love One Another!"
If you keep just this one commandment, it will suffice.
Exhortation: "My Children, Love One Another!"

"My Children, Love One Another!"

This item is not directly from Scripture, but it comes from a
trusted man of God, St. Jerome, whom God selected to compile the Latin
Vulgate Bible, which was the authoritative Christian Bible for the
world for many centuries.

It is a story about St. John, writer of the Fourth Gospel and the Book
of Revelation and the letters 1st, 2nd and 3rd John.

St. Jerome writes that during the last years of St. John's life, when
he was a very old man, he used always say the same thing to the
faithful: "My children, love one another!" On one occasion he was
asked why he insisted on this, to which he replied: "Because it is the
Lord's commandment, and if you keep just this commandment, it will
suffice." ("Comm. in Gal.", III, 6, 10).

Blessings to you in Jeus Christ our Lord.

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Poem - With audio reading plus music video
"All The Way My Saviour Leads Me," - by Fanny J. Crosby
ALL THE WAY MY SAVIOUR LEADS ME - by Fanny J. Crosby, 1875
- Public Domain -

All the way my Saviour leads me;
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His faithful mercies,
Who through life has been my guide?
Heav'nly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in Him do dwell;
For I know whate'er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.

All the way my Saviour leads me,
Cheers each winding path I tread;
Gives me strength for every trial,
Feeds me with the living bread.
Though my weary steps may falter,
And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the Rock before me,
Lo, a spring of joy I see.

All the way my Saviour leads me,
O the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised,
In my Father's house above;
When my spirit, clothed immortal,
Wings its flight to realms of day,
This my song through endless ages:
"Jesus led me all the way."

MP3 audio reading of the poem at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/binaries/allthewaymysaviourleadsme.mp3
- free, Public Domain

More about this song at =>
"http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/songsearch/songsearch-allthewaymysaviourleadsme.html

Perhaps there is a special thing you want,
A something you have had to do without,
And you are waiting for it to arrive.

* * *

I pray you will receive what you desire;
I pray it comes to you this very day;
I pray that it brings happiness to you.
I pray you keep it long as you may like.
In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

See more prayers like this, at our Index of Prayers 4 You -
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Invitation To Accept Jesus Christ As Your Personal Lord And Saviour
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/jesusdirect.html
Closing Song
"Breathe On Me, Breath Of God"
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/breatheonme.html

Benediction

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

Pastor - http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - http://LoveAllPeople.org

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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of October 23, 2011 - Featuring - "The Golden Rule (Treat Others As You Would Like To Be Treated) Is The Foundation Of Democracy" - plus much more.

2011-10-23T00:44:00.000-04:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of October 23, 2011

Featuring - "The Golden Rule (Treat Others As You Would Like To Be
Treated) Is The Foundation Of Democracy" - plus much more.

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"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

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PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page
Unite with You this moment, at one time.
And let our worship please You, here and now.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

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Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

If you are a new Christian, we invite you to visit our page at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/newchristian.html

Welcome

Opening Song
"He Leadeth Me"

To see this video at YouTube, please visit => http://youtu.be/Zwm7MlUtDa0

Music video and arrangement may be copyrighted, used with implied
permission. Some of the lyrics and underlying music are (perhaps) still
under Copyright, and so are not shown here.

The Lord's Prayer
with MP3 audio file

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

Play Prayer Here =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/lordsprayer2.mp3
Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Featured Segment . . .
"The Golden Rule Is The Foundation Of Democracy"
THE GOLDEN RULE IS THE FOUNDATION OF DEMOCRACY
The "Golden Rule" Is The Foundation Of Democracy
"Treat Others As You Would Like To Be Treated"

By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Pastor - InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - LoveAllPeople.org

THE GOLDEN RULE IS THE FOUNDATION OF DEMOCRACY

"Treat Others As You Would Like To Be Treated"

DEMOCRACY: literally, rule by the people: from the Greek "de" (people) and
"kratos" (rule).

Source: Britannica.com

The Golden Rule, "Treat Others As You Would Like To Be Treated," is the
foundation of Democracy, because the Golden Rule directs us to give the
same power to others as we would like to have for ourselves, namely, the
power to make decisions in matters affecting our lives. How much power?
The same as we have ourselves, and this leads immediately to the idea of
"one person, one vote," with all votes being of equal weight.
So, Democracy is the natural result of applying the Golden Rule to the
question: "What kind of government should we have?" Similarly, the Golden
Rule leads directly to the idea of equality of all people under the law.

When it is applied to Politics, the Golden Rule leads to policies which
create "The Greatest Good For The Greatest Number, With Basic Rights For
All." Thus, total good is maximized and none are denied their basic rights
in life. This is a perfect formula for happiness and social stability
anywhere!

For more about The Golden Rule, please visit . . .
http://www.CommitteeForTheGoldenRule.org

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Poem - With audio reading plus music video
"All The Way My Saviour Leads Me," - by Fanny J. Crosby
ALL THE WAY MY SAVIOUR LEADS ME - by Fanny J. Crosby, 1875
- Public Domain -

MP3 audio reading of the poem at =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/binaries/allthewaymysaviourleadsme.mp3
- free, Public Domain

More about this song at =>
"http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/songsearch/songsearch-allthewaymysaviourleadsme.html

Perhaps there is a special thing you want,
A something you have had to do without,
And you are waiting for it to arrive.

* * *

I pray you will receive what you desire;
I pray it comes to you this very day;
I pray that it brings happiness to you.
I pray you keep it long as you may like.
In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

See more prayers like this, at our Index of Prayers 4 You -
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so you gain the benefits of both. You can find a church for yourself by
clicking HERE! - http://patriot.net/~bmcgin/findachurch.html
Invitation To Accept Jesus Christ As Your Personal Lord And Saviour
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/jesusdirect.html
Closing Song
"Breathe On Me, Breath Of God"
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/breatheonme.html

Benediction

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This chapel service is now complete.

Rev. Bill McGinnis

Pastor - http://InternetChurchOfChrist.org
Director - http://LoveAllPeople.org

You are invited to join . . .

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Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of October 16, 2011, Featuring - "The Proper Role Of Governments In The World." - plus much more.

2011-10-17T22:30:00.001-04:00

Internet Daily Chapel for Week Of October 16, 2011,
Featuring - "The Proper Role Of Governments In The World." - plus much
more.

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By Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director - LoveAllPeople.org
Search our pages => http://loveallpeople.org/searchallpages.html

"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my
mouth, and actions
in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen."

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be
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Worship Service, Featuring - "The Proper Role Of Governments In The
World." - plus much more.

PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page
Unite with You this moment, at one time.
And let our worship please You, here and now.
In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

To see the video at its source, please visit => Why We Worship Together -
http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=F91FFMNU

Invocation - Inviting God To Be with Us

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,
And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,
AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

If you are a new Christian, we invite you to visit our page at
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/newchristian.html

Opening Song
"This Is My Father's World"
A Modern Version

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Music video and arrangement may be copyrighted, used with implied
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Notes
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More songs like this at => http://www.loveallpeople.org/christmusic.html
... and at =>
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The Lord's Prayer
with MP3 audio file

The Lord, Himself, taught us to pray like this . . .

Play Prayer Here =>
http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/lordsprayer2.mp3
Reading by Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain

The Lord's Prayer

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on
Matthew 6:9-13

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of
believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Featured Segment . . . "The Proper Role Of Governments In The World."

LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENTS
Legitimate Governments are established and maintained by God for the
purpose of maximizing the happiness and well-being of the people within
their jurisdiction. The people should obey the laws and regulations of
their legitimate Government.

"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers.
For there is no power but of God: the powers that
be are ordained of God.

"Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth
the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall
receive to themselves damnation."

(Romans 13:1-2 KJV)

Does this means that we must always do whatever our Government wants us to
do, no matter what? No, it does not. Jesus says that we should give the
Government whatever rightly belongs to it. But we should give God whatever
rightly belongs to God. This proves that the government's rightful powers
over us are not unlimited.

"Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar
the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things
that are God's." (Matthew 22:21b KJV)

Moreover, God requires the Government to rule wisely and to do good, not
evil to the people. The Government is supposed to be "the minister of God
to thee for good."

"For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the
evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do
that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

"For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if
thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not
the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a
revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil."

(Romans 13:3-4 KJV)

But what if the Government fails in its obligation to do good? What if it
does evil continuously? Then it loses its authority from God and becomes
illegitimate; and it should then be replaced with a better Government.
That is exactly what happened at the time of the American Revolution. The
Government of England was doing evil continuously to the American
colonists. Thus it needed to be replaced.
A legitimate Government will govern with the informed consent of its
people. Dictatorships which use force against the will of the people are
not legitimate; and they should be replaced. Governments which lie to
their people in order to obtain consent are not legitimate; and they
should be replaced. Just as Mankind is God's trustee for taking good care
of the Earth, so each Government is God's trustee for taking good care of
the people under its jurisdiction.

WITH POWER COMES RESPONSIBILITY

"With power, comes responsibility." We are responsible to God for our use
of whatever power He entrusts to us.
This is a true saying, supported by Scripture.

First, we know that all power belongs to God.

"Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power
belongs to God;" (Psalms 62:11 RSV)
1 CHRONICLES 29:11-12 (RSV)
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11
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the
glory, and the victory, and the majesty; for all that is
in the heavens and in the earth is thine; thine is the
kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.
12
Both riches and honor come from thee, and thou rulest over
all. In thy hand are power and might; and in thy hand it
is to make great and to give strength to all.
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Then we know that we are accountable to God for everything He entrusts to
us. This is the basic doctrine of Stewardship, as explained in the Parable
Of The Talents.
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MATTHEW 25: 14-30 (RSV)
Parable Of The Talents
14
"For it will be as when a man going on a journey called
his servants and entrusted to them his property;
15
to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another
one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away.
16
He who had received the five talents went at once and
traded with them; and he made five talents more.
17
So also, he who had the two talents made two talents more.
18
But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the
ground and hid his master's money.
19
Now after a long time the master of those servants came
and settled accounts with them.
20
And he who had received the five talents came forward,
bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered
to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.'
21
His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful
servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set
you over much; enter into the joy of your master.'
22
And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying,
'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made
two talents more.'
23
His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful
servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set
you over much; enter into the joy of your master.'
24
He also who had received the one talent came forward,
saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping
where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not
winnow;
25
so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the
ground. Here you have what is yours.'
26
But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful
servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sowed, and
gather where I have not winnowed?
27
Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers,
and at my coming I should have received what was my own
with interest.
28
So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has
the ten talents.
29
For to every one who has will more be given, and he will
have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has
will be taken away.
30
And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness;
there men will weep and gnash their teeth.'
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Finally, we know that if we know what is right, and fail to do it if it is
within our power, that is a sin. Such sins are known as "sins of
omission."
"Whoever knows what is right to do and fails to do it, for
him it is sin." (James 4:17 RSV)

Therefore we can correctly conclude that, "With Power, Comes
Resonsibility." We are responsible to God for our use of whatever power He
entrusts to us.

STEWARDSHIP OF THE EARTH
Mankind Has the Responsibility To Manage The Earth Properly For God
God Is Sole Creator And Rightful Owner Of The Earth And Everything In It
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
(Genesis 1:1 KJV)

"All things were made by him; and without him was not
anything made that was made." (John 1:3 KJV)

"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that
are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or
dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created
by him, and for him:" (Colossians 1:16 KJV)

"Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power:
for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are
and were created." (Revelation 4:11 KJV)

"And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it
was very good." (Genesis 1:31a KJV)

"The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the
world, and they that dwell therein." (Psalms 24:1 KJV)

"I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and
create evil: I the Lord do all these things." (Isaiah 45:7
KJV)

" . . . whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine."
(Job 41:11 KJV)

" . . . for all the earth is mine." (Exodus 9:15 KJV)
"For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon
a thousand hills." (Psalms 50:10 KJV)

" . . . for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof."

(Psalms 50:12 KJV)
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God Gave Man The Power And Authority To Rule Over All The Earth
Genesis 1:26-31 (RSV)
[26] Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and
let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the
air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping
thing that creeps upon the earth."
[27] So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created
him; male and female he created them.

[28] And God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and
multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the
fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing
that moves upon the earth."

[29] And God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed
which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its
fruit; you shall have them for food.

[30] And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to
everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of
life, I have given every green plant for food." And it was so.

[31] And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very
good. And there was evening and there was morning, a sixth day.

We Are Accountable To God For Our Management Of
Everything He Has Entrusted To Us Here On Earth
The More He Gives To Us, The More He Requires From Us
MATTHEW 25:14-30 (KJV) "The Parable Of The Talents"
NOTE: A "talent" was a sum of money
equal to about two years wages.

14
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into
a far country, who called his own servants, and
delivered unto them his goods.
15
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two,
and to another one; to every man according to his
several ability; and straightway took his journey.
16
Then he that had received the five talents went and
traded with the same, and made them other five
talents.
17
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained
other two.
18
But he that had received one went and digged in the
earth, and hid his lord's money.
19
After a long time the lord of those servants cometh,
and reckoneth with them.
20
And so he that had received five talents came and
brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou
deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have
gained beside them five talents more.
21
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and
faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few
things, I will make thee ruler over many things:
enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
22
He also that had received two talents came and said,
Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I
have gained two other talents beside them.
23
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful
servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I
will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou
into the joy of thy lord.
24
Then he which had received the one talent came and
said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man,
reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where
thou hast not strawed:
25
And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the
earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
26
His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and
slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I
sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
27
Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the
exchangers, and then at my coming I should have
received mine own with usury.
28
Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto
him which hath ten talents.
29
For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he
shall have abundance: but from him that hath not
shall be taken away even that which he hath.
30
And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer
darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of
teeth.

"For unto whomsoever much is given, of him
shall be much required:" (Luke 12:48b KJV)

DEMOCRATIC CAPITALISM: A SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEM FOR AMERICA AND THE WORLD
"Democratic Capitalism" is the practical fusion of Capitalism and
Democracy, in which the free market productive benefits of Capitalism are
merged with the social justice benefits of Democracy, resulting in "the
greatest good for the greatest number, with basic rights for all."
In the USA, this fusion has grown up within a social/cultural environment
of common shared values, including: belief in certain human rights, among
which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; belief in the
political equality of all citizens; the right to own private property,
including real estate; the right to enter into contracts; various other
rights of personal freedom, including freedom of speech, freedom of
religion, and freedom of association; and recognition of a Divine Being,
who created mankind for His own purposes and Who gave all of these rights
to man, for the benefit of mankind.

Without these shared values -- or something very similar to them -- it
would be unreasonable to expect that Democratic Capitalism could succeed.

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The Six Purposes Of The United States Government The six purposes of the
United States Government are clearly announced in the very first words of
the United States Constitution . . .

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect
Union, establish
Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common
defence, promote the
general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves
and our Posterity,
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of
America."

Source: The Constitution Of The United States, shown at
http://www.loveallpeople.org/usconstitution.html
And these six purposes can be numbered (enumerated) like this . . .

1. To form a more perfect Union.
2. To establish Justice.
3. To insure domestic Tranquility.
4. To provide for the common defence.
5. To promote the general Welfare.
6. To secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.
Everything that the U.S. Government is authorized to do (at its
discretion) falls under one or more of these six enumerated purposes.
These six purposes are the very essence of the "original intent" of our
Founders.

The specific requirements for things that the U.S. Government MUST do are
spelled out in the various Articles and Amendments, which follow later,
after the six purposes are announced. For details, please see
http://www.loveallpeople.org/usconstitution.html .

The Need For Regulation Of Capitalism To Prevent Its Naturale Abuses

Capitalism and Democracy are compatible, as long as the Capitalists are
regulated carefully by the Democratically-elected Government so that the
Public interest is best served.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION IS A GOOD THING, A NECESSARY THING, TO KEEP
CORPORATIONS ON A LEASH, NOT RUNNING LOOSE IN PUBLIC, UNRESTRAINED BY
ANYTHING IN THEIR PERPETUAL QUEST FOR MAXIMUM PROFITS. THIS IS WHAT
GOVERNMENT IS FOR!
Unregulated profit-seeking corporations cannot be trusted to protect the
Public, because their main objective is to make profits, not to be a
do-gooder for the Public. Whenever profit-making conflicts with the Public
interest, profit-making wins! Thus they become Predators on the Public,
not Protectors of the Public.
This is not a radical idea, but an obvious fact, if you think about it.
Profit-seeking corporations exist to make a profit, and the more profit,
the better. Anything which increases profits is good for them; and
anything which decreases profits is bad. So they try to do whatever is
necessary to make profits. This is the essence of Laissez-faire
Capitalism: that profit-seeking corporations should be left alone to do
whatever they choose to do in order to make profits.

Employees get paid to help the company make a profit, not to be a
do-gooder for the general Public. Just suppose a local manager decided to
give away $1,000,000 of the company's money to build a playground for the
neighborhood children. "The kids need the playground!," he says. Unless
this playgound were part of some co-ordinated Public Relations effort,
intended ultimately to produce greater profit, the employee would probably
be fired, and replaced by someone with a better profit-making attitude.

Suppose an auto manufacturer had some kind of a safety problem, perhaps
gas tanks that sometimes exploded on impact. And suppose it would cost a
hundred million dollars to fix the problem, but it would only cost ten
million to let the problem continue, and pay off the victims who sued and
won. What do you suppose the company would do? It would let the problem
continue, of course! Deny that a problem exists, claim it was the user's
fault, and pay off damages only when forced to do so. These kinds of
decisions happen all the time. Why do you suppose the corporations are so
eager to get "Tort Reform?" To limit their payoffs for damages, of course!
So their profits aren't hurt so much! "To hell with the Public," they
think. "They should be more careful!"

And if the Management of a profit-seeking corporation ever did choose the
Public interest over a higher profit (unless it were forced to do so by
some kind of government regulation), then that corporation would be
violating its financial duty to its stockholders. And the stockholders
would be entitled to replace the do-gooder Management with a
profit-oriented Management.

UNREGULATED PROFIT-SEEKING CORPORATIONS HARM THE PUBLIC THESE FIVE WAYS

Unregulated profit-seeking corporations harm the public these five ways.
We are talking mainly about the larger, publicly-traded, profit-seeking
corporations like those whose stocks are traded on the stock exchanges.
But the same ideas can apply to any unregulated profit-seeking
corporation, even the smaller ones and the private ones.

We recognize that profit-seeking corporations can be a great force for
good in the world, creating and providing wonderful goods and services
that would be unavailable by any other means. But we also recognize that
if they are unregulated, they harm the public these five ways. An
unregulated corporation is like a loose elephant in your neighborhood. Who
can stop it from trampling over whatever it chooses?

1. NOT PAY TAXES -In order to maximize profits, they always seek to avoid
or minimize their taxes.

2. ELIMINATE COMPETION -In order to maximize profits, they always seek to
eliminate or control their competition.

3. CUT WAGES AND SALARIES - In order to maximize profits, they always seek
to reduce their labor costs.

4. DISREGARD THE ENVIRONMENT - In order to maximize profits, they always
seek to avoid all environmental restraints.

5. SELL DANGEROUS, HARMFUL PRODUCTS - In order to maximize profits, they
are tempted to sell dangerous or harmful products.

So what should we do? We need profit-seeking corporations because they are
very efficient and very innovative. They are quick to provide products and
services to fill needs, if the profit is there. They can do great things
very quickly. But they cannot be trusted to protect the Public, if it
hurts their profits to do so. And it is unreasonable to expect that they
should - unless they are somehow compelled to do it. But we cannot allow
them simply to run loose, like rampaging elephants, trampling down
whatever is in their path.

The answer is GOVERNMENT REGULATION! Yes, Government Regulation of
profit-seeking corporations. Reasonable regulations, applied fairly, so
that all the companies are in the same boat and nobody gets any special
advantage. This is not difficult to do, but it does require some effort.
And it requires going against the current right-wing Republican policies
of Laissez-faire Capitalism: that profit-seeking corporations should be
left alone to do whatever they choose to do in order to make profits.

Tipping The Balance Too Far To The Right, In Favor Of The Free-Market
Capitalists, Against The Public Interest
The inherent tensions between Capitalism and Democracy are not new. We
have faced them before, about a hundred years ago, and we resolved them
then, largely under leadership of President Theodore Roosevelt. But now
they have re-emerged in new forms, under the permissive,
look-the-other-way eye of the Republican party's Anti-regulation
extremists, who have tipped the balance too far to the right, in favor of
the unrestrained free-market Capitalists.
President Theodore Roosevelt wrote these words almost a hundred years ago,
They applied then, and they still apply today.

"I hold that a corporation does ill if it seeks profit in restricting
production and then by extorting high prices from the community by reason
of the scarcity of the product; through adulterating, lyingly advertising,
or over-driving the help; or replacing men workers with children; or by
rebates; or in any illegal or improper manner driving competitors out of
its way; or seeking to achieve monopoly by illegal or unethical treatment
of its competitors, or in any shape or way offending against the moral law
either in connection with the public or with its employees or with its
rivals. Any corporation which seeks its profit in such fashion is acting
badly. It is, in fact, a conspiracy against the public welfare which the
Government should use all its powers to suppress.

"If, on the other hand, a corporation seeks profit solely by increasing
its products through eliminating waste, improving its processes, utilizing
its by-products, installing better machines, raising wages in the effort
to secure more efficient help, introducing the principle of coperation and
mutual benefit, dealing fairly with labor unions, setting its face against
the underpayment of women and the employment of children; in a word,
treating the public fairly and its rivals fairly: then such a corporation
is behaving well. It is an instrumentality of civilization operating to
promote abundance by cheapening the cost of living so as to improve
conditions everywhere throughout the whole community."
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Prayer For You
Your Intellect Alone Is Not Enough
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speak
it to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the same
as if I were actually praying for you at that moment.
(Just like television prayers are reactivated when you watch
them, although the videotape may have been shot years before.)

"Your Intellect Alone Is Not Enough"

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine
own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5 KJV)

Your intellect alone is not enough
To guide you through this life you have on earth;
For many of the world's most brilliant men
Are lost, like drunkards stumbling through the night.

But once the Holy Spirit dwells in you,
He lights your path, illuminates the dark,
He gives you answers to your deepest quests,
Where intellect alone would surely fail.

And so I pray the Lord will dwell in you,
And let His holy presence guide your life.
Then if you ask your mind for its assent
Your mind will cheerfully affirm His truths.

In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

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The Proper Role Of Governments In The World

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The Proper Role Of Governments In The World
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LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENTS

Legitimate Governments are established and maintained by God for the
purpose of maximizing the happiness and well-being of the people within
their jurisdiction. The people should obey the laws and regulations of
their legitimate Government.

"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers.
For there is no power but of God: the powers that
be are ordained of God.

"Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth
the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall
receive to themselves damnation."

(Romans 13:1-2 KJV)

"Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar
the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things
that are God's." (Matthew 22:21b KJV)

Moreover, God requires the Government to rule wisely and to do good, not
evil to the people. The Government is supposed to be "the minister of God
to thee for good."

"For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the
evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do
that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

(Romans 13:3-4 KJV)

WITH POWER COMES RESPONSIBILITY

"With power, comes responsibility." We are responsible to God for our use
of whatever power He entrusts to us.
This is a true saying, supported by Scripture.

First, we know that all power belongs to God.

"Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power
belongs to God;" (Psalms 62:11 RSV)
1 CHRONICLES 29:11-12 (RSV)
_____________________________________________________________

Therefore we can correctly conclude that, "With Power, Comes
Resonsibility." We are responsible to God for our use of whatever power He
entrusts to us.
STEWARDSHIP OF THE EARTH
Mankind Has the Responsibility To Manage The Earth Properly For God
God Is Sole Creator And Rightful Owner Of The Earth And Everything In It
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
(Genesis 1:1 KJV)