Sermons by John Staiger (Page 12)
Promises 2 – What of the Future?
⦁ Dream big for Jesus!⦁ God wants the best for your life in the Son.⦁ What does that mean?⦁ I have no idea—Praise the Lord!⦁ But God knows.⦁ Ask…seek…knock (Mt.7:7). Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Promises Part 1
Beware the empty promises.⦁ A Christian’s word is his bond.⦁ Because God’s word is His bond!⦁ Man may disappoint us, but…⦁ It is impossible for God to lie Hebrews 6:18 18 so that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have [a]taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.
Purpose Part 3 – What is my Purpose Specifically?
What is my specific purpose as a Christian? Sounds like a good question … until! Somebody gets the answer wrong. Amos 7:14-15 14 Then Amos replied to Amaziah, “I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet; for I am a herdsman and a [a]grower of sycamore figs. 15 But the Lord took me from [b]following the flock and the Lord said to me, ‘Go prophesy to My people Israel.’
The Battle For Your Mind 2 – Taking Captive Every Thought
The enemy of your soul lies about God.To temp usTo divide usTo loop accusing words in our minds to destroy us Develop a battle plan John 8:44 44 You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks [a]a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of [b]lies.
Purpose Part 2 – What is my Purpose?
Your Purpose?:Making money.Being the boss.Having Fun.Being popular.Not necessarily bad…for a while!But …Without Christ there is always a sense of emptiness in our pursuits… Colossians 3:17 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
The Battle for the Mind Part 1 – Challenge Your Thoughts
Challenge Your Thoughts!What are you hearing?What are you thinking?What are you believing? Romans 8:5-9 5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, 7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God,…
Purpose Part 1 – According to His Purpose
A man without purpose is like a ship without a rudder.God has promised to make everything beneficial to His people.This is God’s gracious providence at work.God’s purpose is that we take Christ’s joy to the nations.It is not that we will escape Satan’s miseries.But that God will make every one of our hardships an instrument to do us good. Romans 8:28 28 And we know that [a]God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who…
The Gospel Part 4 – I Am Not Ashamed
I am not ashamed – Give No GroundI am not ashamed – Standing God’s groundI am not ashamed – Prayer’s powerI am not ashamed – The source of my confidenceI am not ashamed – Counted worthy to sufferI am not ashamed – The way is secure Luke 9:26 26 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory, and the glory of the Father and of the holy…
The Gospel Part 3 – I Am Ready
Paul did not plant this congregation.Started with Peter’s first sermon (Acts 2).Christians went home to Rome.Paul was EAGER to PREACH. When I’m alone …I’m ready to debate all the false teachers that ever lived.My Pentecost sermon is ready…And Paul would be proud to join “ME” on my missionary journeys. 2 Timothy 4:2 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with [a]great patience and instruction.
The Gospel Part 2 – I am Debtor
A burden of debt was laid upon Paul’s heart:No man inspired Him to do this.No one could bind him to do this.No one could Bribe him. Bully him. Manipulate him. Deceive him. Romans 1:14-16 14 I am [a]under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. 15 So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for…