Corona Worry
Worry About Corona Doesn’t Work
March 27, 2020 – Pastor George Dupree
Amid all of the concerns over the COVID-19 Pandemic I want to encourage you about your thinking during these difficult times.
First let’s make a distinction between worrying and concern. Concern is acknowledging a problem and taking steps to correct it. Worrying is going around in circles, fretting, not taking action.
Worry is something that nearly everyone is familiar with. Worry can best be defined as a chain of negative thoughts that have to do with fears about the future and regrets about the past.
Concern can be useful. Concern can be a method to resolve problems and anticipate and prepare for future events. For example, being concerned about a test will cause you to study, because by studying, you will reduce the negative feeling accompanying the concern. However, rather than solving problems, chronic worriers often simply generate more and more worries.
Excessive worry can become a significant problem. Since worry is often accomplished by a mixture of negative emotions, for example tension, fear, apprehension; and physical sensations such as muscle tension, heart palpitations, upset stomach — worrying can have a substantial impact on how you feel both emotionally and physically. Excessive worry can lead to impaired functioning — for example, excessive worry can distract someone from their work, or decrease enjoyment of good things that are happening. It’s been said that approximately 15% of the population spend eight hours a day worrying.
Luke 12:25-26 Does worry add anything to your life? Can it add one more year, or even one day? 26 So if worrying adds nothing, but actually subtracts from your life, why would you worry about God’s care of you?
Peace Replaces Worry
John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn’t like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid
Have you ever said, “I’m worried sick!”
If you have, there is medical evidence that you’re absolutely right on the mark. Worry can make you sick.
Has anyone ever said to you, “Don’t worry about it!” “That’s easier said than done,” you replied. It is hard to stop worrying. That’s because worry is a habit and it is as addictive as chemical abuse. Worry is emotional abuse of the self. It has absolutely no productive or positive qualities and it is always a negative, downward spiral.
Trust In God Cancels Worry
Jeremiah 17:7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose hope is the LORD. 8 For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit.
Prayer Brings Exceptional Peace
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Are You Worried? Have A Little Talk With Jesus
Psalms 55:22 My LORD, I belong to you.
I tell you what worries me, and you won’t let me fall.
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Online Campus
God is GOOD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.1 Chronicles 16:34
In light of the coronavirus we have a lot of people asking: Will we be having church this weekend?
The answer is, ABSOLUTELY! However, due to the gathering restrictions, we will NOT BE HAVING SERVICES ON-SITE THIS WEEKEND.
LivingWaterChurch services will be ONLINE at https://lw.churchonline.org We need to hear God’s word and worship with His people more than ever.
There is a lot of fear in America right now, especially in the light of COVID-19. Remember: The promises of God are still true! God is bigger than the coronavirus.
The mission of LivingWaterChurch has always been to bring a message of hope to all people. In light of all that is happening, we are even more determined to reach as many people as we can with the life-changing message of hope that comes from Jesus Christ.
Can we pray for you about anything? Give us a call 631-722-4969 ext 6 or send a request by email at prayer@lwfgc.org or through our website at https://lwfgc.org/prayer
Please call or email Pastor Rick with your contact info, as we want to give you a call from time to time and see how you’re doing. You can reach him at 631-722-4969 ext 6 or prs@lwfgc.org
We also want to ask you to pray for our nation and for our leaders, pray for our healthcare providers, and for all of those in our country and around the world who are directly or indirectly affected by the coronavirus. I’m sure you can agree that we need God’s help.
We will be online Sunday at 10AM, 1PM and 6PM Wednesday at 7PM and Saturday at 7PM for our service. Let your friends, family, and neighbors know that we have a message of hope for everyone.
This would also be a good time to download our app for your phone or tablet device. You can search for it as Living Water Church Riverhead https://lwfgc.org/app
On the app you can watch our service live wherever you are, and it also provides lots of material for your spiritual growth.
See you online this weekend!
Pastor George Dupree
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How You See God
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20/20 Vision – How You See God
We’re so glad you’ve decided to spend part of your day with us at Living Water Church. We pray that the message will inspire and encourage you to be all you can for Christ. 20/20 vision is the hallmark of NORMAL vision. When believers have NORMAL vision they see what God sees and they’re going to see the limitless opportunities for the purposes of advancing God’s Kingdom. Today we’ll talk about How You See God – People have different ideas of what God is like, and they communicate with Him according to their perception…stay tuned to hear a word from God.
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11 At this time Jesus was getting close to entering Jerusalem. The crowds that followed him were convinced that God’s kingdom realm would fully manifest when Jesus established it in Jerusalem. 12 So he told them this story to change their perspective:“Once there was a wealthy prince who left his province to travel to a distant land, where he would be crowned king and then return. 13 Before he departed he summoned his ten servants together and said, ‘I am entrusting each of you with fifty thousand dollars to trade with while I am away. Invest it and put the money to work until I return.’ 14 “Some of his countrymen despised the prince and sent a delegation after him to declare before the royals, ‘We refuse to let this man rule over us! He will not be our king!’ 15 “Nevertheless, he was crowned king and returned to his land. Then he summoned his ten servants to see how much each one had earned and what their profits came to. 16 “The first one came forward and said, ‘Master, I took what you gave me and invested it, and it multiplied ten times.’ 17 “ ‘Splendid! You have done well, my excellent servant. Because you have shown that you can be trusted in this small matter, I now grant you authority to rule over ten fortress cities.’ 18 “The second came and said, ‘Master, what you left with me has multiplied five times.’ 19 “His master said, ‘I also grant you authority in my kingdom over five fortress cities.’ 20 “Another came before the king and said, ‘Master, here is the money you entrusted to me. I hid it for safekeeping. 21 You see, I live in fear of you, for everyone knows you are a strict master and impossible to please. You push us for a high return on all that you own, and you always want to gain from someone else’s efforts.’ 22 “The king said, ‘You wicked servant! I will judge you using your own words. If what you said about me is true, that I am a harsh man, pushing you for a high return and wanting gain from others’ efforts, 23 why didn’t you at least put my money in the bank to earn some interest on what I entrusted to you?’ 24 “The king said to his other servants, ‘Take the money he has and give it to the faithful servant who multiplied my money ten times over.’
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Coronavirus Statement
Dear Living Water Church Family,
This message is to share with you information related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the steps we are taking to ensure the safety and well-being of our church family. We are taking this situation very seriously and are abiding by the guidance issued by the CDC.
Our Church has been and will continue to be diligent in its disinfecting routine of the building. Special attention is being given to areas of frequent contact, such as door handles, light switches and handrails.
According to public health officials, the way COVID-19 spreads is very similar to the flu and common colds. We encourage our members to be mindful of key preventive measures and to practice good habits, including:
- Washing your hands regularly. Using soap and hot water, wash for about 20 seconds. Be sure to also wash your fingertips. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoiding coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, and then throw the tissue away. If you don’t have a tissue, cough/sneeze into your arm.
- Avoiding touching your eyes, mouth and nose as much as possible.
- Remaining at home if you are feeling sick.
- Remember that our Sunday Morning Service is streamed at https://lw.churchonline.org
Please rely on updates posted to the NYS Department of Health or the CDC website for the most accurate and timely information on the virus. We will continue to stay on top of developments regarding COVID-19 and will take the appropriate steps necessary to protect the health of all of our church.
If you would like us to pray for you for anything, please let us know in one of the following ways:
(631) 722-4969 x6
https://www.facebook.com/groups/220126695079712/
Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns – Philippians 4:6
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Seeing Yourself As Generous
20/20 Vision – Seeing Yourself As Generous
We’re so glad you’ve decided to spend part of your day with us at Living Water Church. We pray that the message will inspire and encourage you to be all you can for Christ. 20/20 vision is the hallmark of NORMAL vision. When believers have NORMAL vision they see what God sees and they’re going to see the limitless opportunities for the purposes of advancing God’s Kingdom. Today we’ll talk about how we are created to be generous and how when see ourselves as generous we can begin to grow in generosity…stay tuned to hear a word from God.
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35 I’ve left you an example of how you should serve and take care of those who are weak. For we must always cherish the words of our Lord Jesus, who taught, ‘Giving brings a far greater blessing than receiving.’”
7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;their righteousness endures forever.” 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
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Seeing Myself As Forgiven
20/20 Vision – Seeing Myself As Forgiven
We’re so glad you’ve decided to spend part of your day with us at Living Water Church. We pray that the message will inspire and encourage you to be all you can for Christ. 20/20 vision is the hallmark of NORMAL vision. When believers have NORMAL vision they see what God sees and they’re going to see the limitless opportunities for the purposes of advancing God’s Kingdom. Today we’ll talk about how we need to see ourselves as forgiven…stay tuned to hear a word from God.
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10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
12 As far as the east is from the west,So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.
4 Then He answered and spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, “Take away the filthy garments from him.” And to him He said, “See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with rich robes.”
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;
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Seeing the Unseen
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20/20 Vision – Seeing the Unseen
We’re so glad you’ve decided to spend part of your day with us at Living Water Church. We pray that the message will inspire and encourage you to be all you can for Christ. 20/20 vision is the hallmark of NORMAL vision. When believers have NORMAL vision they see what God sees and they’re going to see the limitless opportunities for the purposes of advancing God’s Kingdom. Today we’ll look at a part of the Unseen World and its inhabitants – Angels…stay tuned to hear a word from God.
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11 For he will order his angelsto protect you wherever you go.
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Angels
Your eyes will behold the king in his beauty;
your eyes will see a land that stretches afar.
Angels – Do they exist – What’s their purpose – Are they chubby
So far this year at Living Water Church we’ve been talking about Seeing How God See’s. We’ve used the premise of 20/20 Vision which is the hallmark for normal vision or eyesight. We’ve said that when a Christian has normal vision they see how and what God see’s. We have to realize that there’s more to life than meets the eye, the natural eye that is. There’s an unseen world that’s described as the super-natural. It may seem strange to us but it doesn’t have to be weird.
This weekend we’ll talk about a few of the HUNDREDS of Biblical examples of Angels and we’ll tell a few stories of modern Angel happenings.
We hope you’ll set aside some time on Sunday morning to be with us as we look at this fascinating subject from a Biblical perspective. There’s something for your children too, we have Nursery, Kids Church for Pre-K – 6th grade and Youth Group for grades 7 – 12
It’s not so important if we’ve seen Angels – It is important that we know that they see us.
Save the date: Sunday, February 9th @10am
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See What God Says
20/20 Vision – See What God Says
We’re so glad you’ve decided to spend part of your day with us at Living Water Church. We pray that the message will inspire and encourage you to be all you can for Christ. 20/20 vision is the hallmark of NORMAL vision. When believers have NORMAL vision they see what God sees and they’re going to see the limitless opportunities for the purposes of advancing God’s Kingdom. Today we’ll look at a people who were told something by God but most of them could only see what they were seeing and therefore they couldn’t enter into the promises that God had made…stay tuned to hear a word from God.
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1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the children of Israel; from each tribe of their fathers you shall send a man, every one a leader among them.”
17 (as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did;
27 Then they told him, and said: “We went to the land where you sent us. It truly flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. 28 Nevertheless the people who dwell in the land are strong; the cities are fortified and very large; moreover we saw the descendants of Anak there. 29 The Amalekites dwell in the land of the South; the Hittites, the Jebusites, and the Amorites dwell in the mountains; and the Canaanites dwell by the sea and along the banks of the Jordan.” 30 Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” 31 But the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we.” 32 And they gave the children of Israel a bad report of the land which they had spied out, saying, “The land through which we have gone as spies is a land that devours its inhabitants, and all the people whom we saw in it are men of great stature. 33 There we saw the giants (the descendants of Anak came from the giants); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.”
22 Don’t just listen to the Word of Truth and not respond to it, for that is the essence of self-deception. So always let his Word become like poetry written and fulfilled by your life! 23 If you listen to the Word and don’t live out the message you hear, you become like the person who looks in the mirror of the Word to discover the reflection of his face in the beginning. 24 You perceive how God sees you in the mirror of the Word, but then you go out and forget your divine origin. 25 But those who set their gaze deeply into the perfecting law of liberty are fascinated by and respond to the truth they hear and are strengthened by it—they experience God’s blessing in all that they do! 26 If someone believes they have a relationship with God but fails to guard his words then his heart is drifting away and his religion is shallow and empty
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2020 Vision Seeing What God Sees 2
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20/20 Vision Seeing What God Sees (2)
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