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“SUNDAY IS AN IN SPITE OF DAY” July 26, 2009

Hebrews 12:1-2

1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

First, I would like to thank my new friend, Pastor Rev. Dwight D. Gill and the entire New Hope Baptist Church of East Orange New Jersey for having me and my family. Everyone was so kind and showed such great hospitality and love for God. We enjoyed the spirit filled service and I have taken a little bite of New Hope back to Chicago with me! I feel as if I have known Rev. Gill all my life and I look forward to spending more time with him in the very near future. We enjoyed the fellowship and feel that we have a church home when we are there in New Jersey! It was nice to relax and be ministered to. My God! I can still hear the choir singing! Blessed the Lord! Again, thank you and God bless New Hope!

My family and I traveled to New Jersey to spend time with my Sister Angela for her birthday and for Mike Jr. to see his Grandmother. We had a good time of fellowship and spending time with family is important. I am so proud of seeing the growth of my sister in the Lord. It is nice to have new and exciting things to share in the Lord. One of the most important things you can do with family is pray. God bless my family!

How many of you had a good week? How many of you had a good month? How many of you are having a good year? How many of you are going through right now? Well, in spite of what kind of day, week, month, or year you are having... Sunday is an “in spite of” day. Sunday gives us the to begin a new week. In spite of… the Doctor’s diagnosis. In spite of… that no good spouse. In spite of economy. In spite of… In spite of! Sunday is an in spite of day!

In spite of it all God continues to bless each and every single one of us. Yes! Sunday is an in spite of day! For it is a day that the Lord has made let is rejoice and be glad in it! Seasons may come and go. Troubles may come and go. But God is ever faithful. Nothing from the past can cloud the vision that God has for us. With God all things are possible. We must learn to trust in God. Allow Him to guide us into new beginnings. Yes! Sunday is an in spite of day! No matter what you are going through God is there to see you through. But in order to get through - you must go through! However, if you can praise God in the midst of your storm you can praise God when you come out of the storm! Yes! Sunday is an in spite of day!

God’s love, mercy, and power has no limitation! And if he can save someone like me just think of what he can do for you! Sunday, is an in spite of day! There is nothing in all creation that exists outside the presence of God. There is nothing that can separate you from the love of God. He is unchanging and uncompromising. The God I serve does not know the words failure, recession, unemployment, or death. Sunday is an in spite of day! A day where you can bring and leave all your troubles at the alter. The truth be told, leaving our troubles at the alter is not easy, it is a discipline. Many of us seem to get our breakthrough on Sunday. We shout and praise God all day on Sunday is spite of but on Monday we are walking around in defeat. But in spite of it all God is still with us. God is with us everyday, in spite of! In spite of our sin, God loves us! In spite of our doubts, God loves us! In spite of our shortcomings, God loves us!

Everyday is an in spite of day! Come on! Let’s have an in spite of week! For the Lord! God is ever worthy of our trust. God is ever worthy of our love! God is ever worthy of our praise! In spite of! (SHOUT!) Have a blessed week, IN SPITE OF! In Jesus’ name! AMEN!


By: Pastor Michael L. Hargett

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