Reading Your Own Obituary
Amos 5:1-27 Proposition: Amos gives us instruction regarding what God requires of people who return to Him. Introduction: Amos read the obituary of a disobedient people, (Amos 5:1-3). Outline: 1. Seek God Exclusively, (Amos 5:4-9). a. Seek Him, (Amos 5:4, Amos 5:6). b. And no one else, (Amos 5:5). 2. Treat others justly, (Amos 5:10-17). a. A lack […]
Pumping UP in the New Year
1 Timothy 4: 1-10 The real power in one’s faith rests upon their beliefs. God designed us to believe in Him, the one true God, and in His son Jesus as our Savior. Our body, soul and spirit can only work together seamlessly when we believe this to be true in the core of our […]
It All Comes Back to Jesus, pt.5
Acts 4:12-22; Acts 12:1-17 Observation (Acts 4:12-18) Look at what Jesus does. Consideration (Acts 4:19-22) Decide what we will do. Preparation (Acts 12:1-4) Be ready for trouble. Supplication (Acts 12:5-10) Pray for God’s help. Appreciation (Acts 12:11-17) Acknowledge God’s answer.
It All Comes Back to Jesus, pt.4
Introduction I. Returning to the Familiar (John 21:1-8) II. Receiving of the Favor (John 21:9-14) III. Repenting over the Failure (John 21:15-17) IV. Reinstating with the Father (John 21:18-19)
It All Comes Back to Jesus, pt.3
Introduction I. The inevitable reality, (Luke 22:31-34; Luke 22:54-62). Sometimes we are tested, (Luke 22:31-34).Sometimes we fail the test, (Luke 22:54-62). II. The inspiring verity, (Luke 23:44-46). Jesus is always faithful. III. The inviting opportunity, (Luke 24:1-12). We can believe.
It All Comes Back to Jesus, pt.2
Matthew 14:13-33; 1 Peter 2:16-18 Introduction Worship is what Satan desires and it is what Jesus deserves. We see Satan’s lust for worship demonstrated in his fall in Isaiah 14:12-15 and in his temptation of Jesus Christ recorded in Matthew 4 and Luke 4. Witnessing (Matthew 14:13-21) Feeding the five thousand Walking (Matthew 14:22-26) Jesus walks on the Sea Worshiping (Matthew […]
It All Comes Back to Jesus, pt.1
Encounter (John 1:40-42) Have you met Jesus? Context and Background John 1:29-39 Dr. Jerry Vines wrote a book titled Interviews with Jesus. Song: “I Met the Master” Experience (Matthew 4:18-22) How do you respond to Jesus’ invitation? Rejection or Reception? R.S.V.P. is an abbreviation for a French phrase that means “please respond”. “Regrets Only”—Luke 18:18-30 Rich Young […]
How to Pray Like a Friend of God
Exodus 33:7-23 I. Communication is key to any relationship. (Exodus 33:11) II. Moses is free to make requests to God because he has found favor with Him. (Exodus 33:12) He doesn’t just fit God in. III. What does a friend of God ask for? 1. He wants to know God’s way. (Exodus 33:13) 2. He […]
How to Have a Meaningful Quiet Time
Luke 5:15-16 Quiet Time is a specific time of the day set aside for the purpose of fellowshipping with God. Christianity is a love relationship. You cannot love God unless you know Him. And, you cannot know Him unless you spend time with Him.I am not an expert on Quiet Time. I still am learning and […]
How to Give When You Have Been Set Free
Exodus 35:20-29 and Exodus 36:1-7 I. Everyone Gave. (Exodus 35:20-21) II. Everyone Gave What They Had. Exodus 35:22-29 III. Everyone Gave in Response to the prompting of God. Hearts were stirred Spirit moved within them Everyone gave generously. (Exodus 36:5)
