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Preaching first sermon

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daveleau

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I'm off to church to preach my very first sermon. I'm about 6 hours into my degree and my pastor offered the pulpit to me when I asked him if he'd come to a Bible study I was teaching for one of my classes. Please pray that the people will hear God's Word through me and not my stumbling and bumbling.

God bless you,
Dave
 

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Thank you all. I was worried about bumbling and stumbling, since it's been a while since I took my public speaking class (1995). :eek: The Lord gave me the words, and although I was constrained by class requirements and had to go into indepth discussion on exegesis, it went well. He made me unusually calm despite my nervousness. :)

Thank you, God, for helping me and for allowing me to serve. Amen.

Thank you and God bless you,
Dave
 
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Oh, Dave :hug: Congrats! I'm not on everyday so I missed this when you asked. :blush:

:pray: I pray that the Lord guided your words, and will do so in the future. May His Spirit be with you to help you in you studies, and your service for Him and for others. May you be filled with strength and confidence, and know that not only do you speak for Him, but that He speaks through you. INJC :crosself:
 
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