"There were incidents and accidents" is a line from the Paul Simon song "You Can Call me Al".  I was thinking about how much of our Christian service seems like incidents and accidents rather than intentional, planned acts of devotion to Christ.

In Ephesians chapter 5, verse 10 instructs us to "find out what pleases the Lord" and then tells us in verses 15-17  to "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,  making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.  Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is."

If we are to please the Lord, it would seem that we need to move beyond incidental and accidental obedience and service, and commit ourselves to a life intentionally submitted to finding out and fulfilling the will of the Holy Spirit.  I thank God for His grace in the midst of the many ways I fall short; but His grace not ONLY covers my sin, it also teaches me to say no to ungodliness and gives me the power through the Holy Spirit to obey the will of God.

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From the Pastor: Photos of newcomers to Victory Lighthouse since the last convention:


Those Standing have begun attending since the Last Convention



Curtis & Sharon Young: Curtis was the first person we led to the Lord after we arrived in New Albany.



Gene Stambaw & Children: our new part time youth director & his children. Wife Stevie was sick the day of photos.



Alonzo & Lorie Gutierrez & Children. Alonzo was led to the Lord by Pastor Smith 2 weeks ago.



Paul & Rebecca: visited for the 1st time last week, received the Lord and returned this week.

Praise the Lord!

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People all over the world are constantly looking for the better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. I can’t imagine anyone saying, “I’m convinced this one is worse, so I’ll take it.”
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Sermon of the Day: A Burning Heart->> by Leonard Ravenhill.

From the Pastor:

We had a great Easter Service last week and another great service yesterday. There were over 55 in attendance Easter Sunday (the high attendance since we took over as Pastors the September before last); we launched our mid-week youth ministry on Thursday night and had 26 in attendance between youth group and the prayer meeting, and this Sunday we had over 40 in attendance. Praise the Lord.

This Sunday we started and new sermon series titled "The Seven Spirits of Revival", a study of Christ's words to the seven churches in Asia found in Revelation chapters 2-3. The Church was moved by the Holy Spirit to seek their first love with everyone in attendance responding to the altar call. The Spirit of the Lord is moving to revive and restore our Church: Praise the Lord. Please join me in prayer that the Holy Spirit moves us to genuine revival and an outpouring that will affect the whole church and our community.


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Plan on fasting on Thursday and coming to the prayer meeting. We have 1/2 hr of worship combined with the youth, 1/2 hour of preaching and 1/2 hour of intercessory prayer. God has especially blessed the meetings the last few weeks as we were going through a forty day period of fasting and prayer, and I believe that He will continue to bless our prayer meeting.

God Bless You, God Loves You, and I look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday at 7:00- Pastor Sam Smith

Prayer of the Day: Psa 23:4-5 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (5) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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Police found it hard to believe, but an unarmed housewife captured three burglars singlehandedly. The woman had come home and found three men loading household items into their car parked in her driveway. She pulled her van behind their car and then ordered the men to carry her belongings back into the house and sit on the couch until the police arrived. Later, when asked why they didn't escape, she replied, "The Lord was with me. . . . I wasn't going to move my van so they could get away. What was I to do? Run away?" The apostle Paul also showed unusual courage. His friends probably thought he was being reckless when he insisted on going to Jerusalem after he had been warned of the danger that awaited him (Acts 21:11-13). A strong argument could be made for him to delay his trip. After all, on another occasion he had escaped from danger (9:23-25). Yet Paul knew what he had to do. With unwavering determination he courageously headed for Jerusalem. It's not easy to know when such boldness is wise or foolish. Only the Spirit can show us. But one thing is sure, Christians have reason to be courageous. God is our helper. And when we rely on Him, He'll enable us to stand firm no matter what danger we may face.
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Sermon of the Day: Don't Be Afraid to Fear God ->> by Tony Evans.

From the Pastor: Praise the Lord. God is continuing to move and touch lives in our services. Let's continue to pray that there will be a greater and greater move of the Holy Spirit in our church!

God Bless You- Pastor Sam Smith

Prayer of the Day: Eph 4:1-3 I therefore(do pray)that (I would) walk worthy of the vocation wherewith (I am) called, (2) With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; (3) Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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A young woman backpacking in Colorado encountered another woman hobbling down a mountain trail. On one foot she wore an improvised shoe made of green twigs wrapped with a strip of cloth. "Lost one boot crossing a stream," she explained. "Hope I can get down the mountain before dark." The first hiker reached into her own pack and took out a sport sandal. "Wear this," she said. "You can mail it to me when you get home." The woman gratefully accepted the sandal and set off down the trail. A few days later the sandal arrived in the mail with a note saying: "I passed several people who noticed my predicament, but you're the only one who offered any help. It made all the difference. Thanks for sharing your sandal with me." The Bible says love can be seen and touched--it's tangible. It may be as big as the Good Samaritan's care for an injured man (Lk. 10:30-37) or as small as a cup of cold water given in Jesus' name (Mt. 10:42). Real love takes action. The Bible says, "Let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth" (1 Jn. 3:18). On the trail of life today, when we meet a hobbler, let's offer a sandal in love.
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Sermon of the Day: Authentic Love ->> by Chuck Swindoll.

From the Pastor: Praise the Lord! Please join me in praying for our newly saved members. Let's pray that they will be rooted and built up in Christ through our church.

God Bless You- Pastor Sam Smith

Prayer of the Day: Psa 56:4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
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A wise man once wrote, "When love comes, fear goes." I know so many Christians who are tormented by feelings of self-doubt, worthlessness, and sinfulness. They think they must do something to make God love them more. Yet the apostle John said that "as [Jesus] is, so are we in this world" (1 John 4:17). In other words, we share the same confidence that Jesus has in knowing that the Father loves us with perfect love. Because Jesus accomplished our redemption on the cross, all judgment for sin is behind Him and us, and the sin question is forever settled. We now face no condemnation. This removes fear. For as John wrote, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear" (v.18). The "fear" of which John spoke is fear of judgment. But we have nothing to fear, for "there is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1). Fear is driven out by God's "perfect love." We're forgiven for all our sins, held fast by God's love, and destined to enjoy eternal fellowship with Him, not because of anything we have done but because He has done everything for us. "In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us" (1 John 4:10). That's perfect love!
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Sermon of the Day: Our God is a Forgiving God ->> by Greg Laurie.

From the Pastor: Praise the Lord! Please join me in continuing to pray for those who have visited our church recently and especially for those that have been saved. Let's pray that they will return to our church and turn wholeheartedly to the Lord.

God Bless You- Pastor Sam Smith

Prayer of the Day: Psa 38:21-22 Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me. (22) Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation.
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Somehow the command to love doesn't get through to us. We may confess that we lack a strong faith, but seldom do we admit that we are deficient in love. Perhaps we feel we're as loving as the next person, and maybe a little bit more. After all, we're sensitive to the hurts of other people. Our hearts go out to battered wives and abused children when we read about them in the newspaper. We shift uneasily in front of our TVs when we see little children sobbing with hunger or sitting in silent despair beyond crying. But deep inside we know that genuine caring reaches beyond feelings to action. Caring, like steam or electricity, isn't worth much unless something happens as a result of it. Love without deeds is useless, just as talent not demonstrated in creative ways is wasted. Both must be expressed or they are no better than a myth. Because we can't do everything, we often don't do anything. If you want to be a loving person, don't start by taking on the needs of the whole world. Start with caring about one person and build from there. You can't do everything, but you can do something. What you can do, you should do. Today, determine that in the power and grace of God you will do it.
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Sermon of the Day: The World's Samaritan ->> by Joseph Ryan.

From the Pastor: Praise the Lord! I appreciate everyone's prayers and concern while I have been sick. I am feeling much better this week! We had six people recieve Christ or rededicate themselves Sunday, and seven new members joined the church! Please continue to pray for souls to be saved and added to our church.

God Bless You- Sam Smith