Sermons from 2020 (Page 9)
Jesus at the Centre of your Home
God’s will for a family Together Husband and wife Are to put God and His word at the forefront of the relationship. Seek God’s wisdom and direction in all things from His word and in prayer. Are to work as members of the household of God. Are to make your home a place where it is obvious to everyone that Jesus lives and rules there. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (NASB) 4 “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all…
Add Godliness, Too
Does the 21st century person know what ungodliness is? We have dragged some our 20th century habits along with us! We still believe: “As long as it doesn’t hurt anyone, it is not sin.” Very Naïve! 2 Peter 1:3 (NASB) 3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us [a]by His own glory and [b]excellence.
What Would You Include
If you were going to include details of your ministry. What would you include? What did Paul say about his ministry? 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (NASB) 2 And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the [a]testimony of God. 2 For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling, 4 and my [b]message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in…
Criticism…Again?
Always going to be those—1.Professional complainers2.Burdened down with hurt to share3.Sinners reflecting their guilt4.Who just-don’t-care how you feel5.Selfishly looking to take advantage6.Who think they’re funny7.Are poor communicators8.We just don’t get Forms of criticism…1. Blame2. Condemnation3. Protest4. Destructive behaviour5. Silence6. Withholding of payment7. Boycott Criticism Best Defeated Through Resilience Proverbs 11:14 (NASB) 14 Where there is no guidance the people fall,But in abundance of counselors there is [a]victory.
Add Moral Excellence, Too
Man is made in the Image of God God’s Character is reflected in man Love Goodness Kindness Mercy Compassion Grace Righteousness If there was ever a time that was in need of moral heroes, this would be the time. Our generation is very much like those described in the book of Judges where it says that “everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 21:25) 2 Peter 1:5 (NASB) 5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in…
The church—What do you see?
One Upon a Time … They say…1.The people turned up to church to work, because they believed that the work was theirs.2.When they went to worship they went to work.3.When you came to share in praise, you also came to share in sacrifice. They say…also:1.Times have changed.2.Around the world there are still places where the church is growing as it once did.3.But in our society many things are falling apart that we could once rely on. Ephesians 5:29-30 (NASB) 29 for no…
Add Knowledge, Too
The Knowledge that MattersThe Facts are— •If you are not teaching your children who God really is,… I assure you the world is giving them their version •The Bible has transformed civilization. Its impact is unquestioned •The Bible will transform you! The Bible gives: •Peace in fear •Calm in crisis •Power and strength in weakness •Light in darkness 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NASB) 5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral [a]excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and…