Sermons by John Staiger (Page 18)
Add Faith, Too
We live in a world of struggles We all long for meaning and significance. Everyone wants to put their trust in something immovable. Belief in something that is valuable beyond question Faith in Something It is expressed in life through ‘acts of worship.’•Time•Money•Good deeds•Fellowship•Discussion Faith in Something It brings meaning•Convictions that matter•Ideals to be lived up to•Ideas to uplift the spirit Faith in Something It brings Community•Camaraderie•Friendship•Mutual trust 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NASB) 5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence,…
Seeing Yourself
Human beings are not famous for seeing themselves as they really appear. It’s not the outside. It’s our habits that build over time… . Thoughtlessness•Rudeness in the name of humour•Arrogance•Messiness•Eating habits•Wastefulness•Selfishness•Aggression•Judgmental•Bad language 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NASB) 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.
Add Love, Too
Conditional v Unconditional Love Love—Dangerous when ill-defined. It pays to check for any unrealistic conditions The Greatest Commandements GOD IS LOVE !!! 2 Peter 1:7 (NASB) 7 and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.
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.