Sermons by John Staiger (Page 21)
Relationships 102—Before You Commit
All relationships are to be based on love for God and, in turn, love for one another. Some things are best learned now *Disagreement doesn’t change facts*Both parties find this reality hard to believe*But men can actually chew gum and walk at the same time*There are a variety personality types*Only God can change the heart*Men and women communicate differently*Adjust you must! 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NASB) 4 Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, 5 does not act unbecomingly; it does…
God At Work – Again
Four things that God wants: 1.Maturity– Grow in faith and knowledge– Leaving behind an infantile life 2.Decisiveness– Choose this day – Some are neither ‘Hot nor cold.’ 3.Consistency– Rid yourself of doubts– Some burn ‘Hot and cold.’ 4.Strength If you want God to work in you? Seek that which is pleasing in His sight. Philippians 1:6 (NASB) 6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.…
Relationships 101
Everyone is included•We want to be at peace with all•We want unshifting principles for everyday life•We want everyone we meet to benefit•We want to be genuine•We want no compromises•We want souls to be won to Christ Ephesians 4:26-29 (NASB) 26 Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil [a]an opportunity. 28 He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share…
Free at Last
After 66 days of lock down we are FREE AT LAST !!! Real Freedom is on the inside Not reliant on externals We can spend our days: •Rich—but still be impoverished •Full—but still be starving •Dressed—But still be naked •Surrounded—But still be lonely •Mobile—But going nowhere Galatians 5:1 (NASB) 5 [a]It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
How To Bear A Burden
The BurdenWho is Burdened?1.It helps to know specifically:•We all have things in common•Sin and temptation•Circumstance of church, family, work, school, health…•Fear comes upon us•Sooner of later it is us 2.What•Personal—private sin or temptation•Sickness—affecting your future•Disappointment—relationships, work issues, child trouble•Loneliness—divorce, friendship issues•Financial—setback•Temptation—changes bring opportunities•Not accountable to old friends•Guilt—Past and/or present sins•Situations handled badly—Regret Galatians 6:2 (NASB) 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.
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,…