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Jeremiah 32:
17 Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:
18 Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts, is his name,

19 Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

Psalm 37:
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

Psalm 115:
9 O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
10 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
11 Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
12 The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

Psalm 84:
11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.

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I Saw the Lord/My Jesus is Alive: theunfetteredpreacher

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The Word in Song: theunfetteredpreacher

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When I was first Saved, we sang Praise and Worship songs. Not Hymns, as the older established Denominations sang, and not the songs I hear today.

Both are wonderful, the Hymns, a History of Mans Love of God, and Gods Faithfulness. Today’s Worship is a reflection of our Love of God, and God’s Faithfulness to us.

In the Charismatic Church, I was Saved in, at that time, the Worship and Praise was the Choruses from the Hymns, and Scripture verses put to music.

I ended up memorizing much Scripture, and that brought me Joy unspeakable, as I sang and attempted to live it.

This is one of my favorites.

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.” (Psalm 84:11-12)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wxnub6e57bvei9y/2020-01-02%2011.57.56.mp4?dl=0

The Lord God:

For the longest time, I considered Lord God, to be God’s first and last name sometimes called Father God. As I have studied the Old Testament, I realize Lord God, is really two members of the Trinity.

The Lord, is the Law Giver, the Father, the Eternal One, and God, is the Creator/Ruler, the Savior, the Son.

They often speak as One, but if you study what the Lord said, and compare it with what God said, it becomes readily apparent that Law and Grace have spoken. (Job 1:8 Exodus 3:4-7 more by request)

Is:

Once was, Is now and will Be. Enoch pleased God, because he believed God Is and Is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6)

A Sun:

A light in the darkness, a lamp unto our feet. (Psalm 119:105). Warmth, Comfort, and Health.

A Shield:

He is our Secret Place, a thousand on one side and ten thousand on the other will fall, but not touch us. (Psalm 91:1,7)

The Lord gives Grace:

Grace is Salvation, Noah and family were saved from the flood. By the Grace he received because he walked with God. (Genesis 6:8,9).

Glory:

Reputation, Noah became the heir of Righteousness. (Hebrews 11:7). We are changed into His Glory. (2 Corinthians 3:18)

No good thing will be withheld:

My God shall supply all our needs, we can receive the Holy Spirit, to guide, direct, teach, comfort, cause us to pray, perfect prayers. (Philippians 4:19; Ephesians 3:20; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 14:14,15; John 14:26)

Lord of Hosts:

The Commander of Heavens Armies, will bless those who Trust in Him. We shall never want.

This Song brings Joy, Peace, Comfort, and Faith. We should know and sing it as a prayer.

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We shall never want.

Praise in a minor key: theunfetteredpreacher

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/l934p4okaho4r94/praiseinaminorkey.url%20.mp4?dl=0 More old praise tunes. Hope you enjoy. Jehovah Jirah, The Trees of the Field. (Isaiah 55:12), Jesus is my Lord, my Master my Savior; Glory, to the Lord.

This was recorded several years ago. I was trying to remember the joy of Praise. I miss leading a congregation, to the Holy of Holies.

Errors in playing, just reminds me how long it has been, since I enjoyed Praise and Worship.

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The Lighthouse : theunfetteredpreacher

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Homecoming, Franklin Memorial Church Choir: 5/19/19

Shot by Payton Ashton

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He Touched Me:The Lewis Family: theunfetteredpreacher

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Homecoming Franklin Memorial United Methodist Church

5/19/19

He Touched Me, sung by the Lewis family. Lenster, Rebecca and Delphia.

Shot by Payton Ashton

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Hezekiah’s prayer: theunfetteredpreacher.com

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There came a time, when Isaiah brought news to Hezekiah. 

2 Kings 20

“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said,  Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.”

It is interesting the way Hezekiah handled the news.  Did he complain and mope?  Did he just accept the Word of the Lord?   NO:

“Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,”

We need to learn, our first response should be turning from our troubles, and turning to the Lord.

Pay attention to what he prayed.  He reminds the Lord of his devotion. 

“I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight.”

Like Moses, he reminds the Lord of their past relationship.  With weeping.  He allowed his emotions into his prayer, he was real.

Isaiah didn’t get very far, he had to bring another word from the Lord to Hezekiah. 

It is interesting to note, Hezekiah had powerful prayers, prayers that moved the Lord.  Hezekiah didn’t receive the Lords answers himself. 

“And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him,”

When we allow ourselves to pray, in groanings that cannot be uttered,  when we allow our Spirit to speak directly to the Lord…  He shows us His will.

“Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.”

He doesn’t stop there, He goes to the heart of the matter.

“And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.”

He gave directions for a healing poltus…  Isn’t it just like us, we want more.  We want confirmation. 

And Hezekiah said,  “What shall be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the LORD the third day?“

Isaiah said, “This sign shalt thou have of the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forth ten degrees, or go back ten degrees?  And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.”

Ask for the impossible,  seek that which is beyond our grasp, expect the Lord to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask, think or even image. 

“Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz.”

After this, Hezekiah foolishly showed all the kingdoms treasures to strangers from Babylon. 

Isaiah said:  “Hear the word of the Lord.

Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store unto this day, shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the Lord.

And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”

This is really bad news.  Sadly, Hezekiah answered:  “Good is the word of the Lord which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days?”

Who cares what happens to my people and children, as long as peace reigns in my time.

A sad end to a once great king.

Worship: Rise Again: theunfetteredpreacher

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/otygcutja1g7ujm/2018-03-26%2010.09.09.mp4?dl=0

You may ask, ‘Why continue to record, both bad vocals and playing?’

I have lost my voice and seem to be losing any skill I once had. Vanity, is vanity.

“The piano ain’t got no wrong notes.”

― Thelonious Monk

Worship: Despised and Rejected: theunfetteredpreacher

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The only song the Lord has given me. In early 80’s on road, in NJ, I think. Ministering at 2 prisons that day.

In my morning Bible reading. Isaiah 53:3-6. Not that order.

You may ask, ‘Why continue to record, both bad vocals and playing?’

I have lost my voice and seem to be losing any skill I once had. Vanity, is vanity.

“The piano ain’t got no wrong notes.”

― Thelonious Monk

Franklin Memorial UMC: Home coming, theunfetteredpreacher

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/lvxfyeyhep72ygx/2017-10-15%2011.04.09.mp4?dl=0

Some 9 minutes of before service Praise, then the choir and I sing The Lighthouse.

Sorry, I had wanted to do this in 3 or 4 minute segments. No Joy, if too long fast forward to the 9 minute mark.

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Thursday Special: He was despised – video – theunfetteredpreacher

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This is the one song, I wrote and remember. We were on the road, (“The Able Messengers”), set to visit a mens and a womans prisons.

I used to be able to sing it… not so much anymore… lol

“The piano ain’t got no wrong notes.”
― Thelonious Monk

Isaiah: 53:2-6. (Not in order) lol

“we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

He is despised and rejected of men;

a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him;

there is no beauty that we should desire him.

“For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Thursday Special: Mary did you know? Video – theunfetteredpreacher

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This song is beautiful. If only I could do it justice.

“The piano ain’t got no wrong notes.”
― Thelonious Monk

Thursday Special: An out of the ordinary man – video – theunfetteredpreacher

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sz1hdag8w9vf69/2017-07-26%2016.43.48.mp4?dl=0

After Bible School, I traveled with “The Able Messengers” a drama, music and preaching ministry.

We traveled up and down the East Coast and ministered at Churches. After the group broke up, I traveled first alone, then with my bride.

I would almost always teach a Scripture Song, sing a Special, then preach. Sometimes 3 nights a week.

Then I made the mistake of trying to be a Pastor. At that time, it was an error. It took me 20+ years to get over, and to begin to preach again.

This Song is one of the Specials.

 

“The piano ain’t got no wrong notes.”
― Thelonious Monk

I only wish my pipes and chops were as good today, as 35 years ago.

You don’t use it you lose it.