Sermons by John Staiger (Page 25)
2020 Questions
Always a good time to pause and think •About the direction of your life in the Kingdom of Christ. •It’s too easy to bump along. •Time to take time. •Where are you going? •Where should you be going? Haggai 1:5 (NASB) 5 Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts, “[a]Consider your ways!
The More Blessed Way
Does it belong in the of the worship of the saints? NO! 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 (NASB) Great Generosity 8 Now, brethren, we wish to make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia, 2 that in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality.
The Prize
Philippians 3:14 (NASB) 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus
The Church the Temple of God
•The church not an external entity with its various groups, buildings and services. •It is people of like mind—the Mind of Christ. •Never to be spoken of by Christians as: “Them,” or “They,” or “Those…” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NASB) 16 Do you not know that you are a [a]temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 17 If any man destroys the [b]temple of God, God will destroy him, for the [c]temple of God is holy, and [d]that is what you are.
The Truth About Baptism
•The truth is that Baptism: •Is a contentious subject •Causes confusion and division •Its meaning and method has changed •Christians would rather not talk about its deeper meaning. Acts 22:16 (NASB) 16 Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.’
The Truth About Truth
1.In Basic terms— a)It is defined as that which conforms with fact or reality. b)It is genuineness, veracity, or actuality. c)In a word, truth is reality. d)It is how things actually are. John 8:44 (NASB) 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…
Guidance
Guidance comes in various forms… a.First an foremost the Word of God—Not an optional extra, but the words of life. b.The Word being taught and lived around us. c.Godly advice from others d.Experiences – Good and bad. Proverbs 12:15 (NASB) 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Godly Sorrow
2 Corinthians 7:10 (NASB) 10 For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance [a]without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death.
Spiritual Disciplines
c.Stir up one another… i.Excited Christians—Not a common thought. ii.Exciting each other iii.Not always welcome iv.Bring out of spiritual stupor v.“The word of God is living and active…” Jesus challenged everyone to change through his teachings, miracles and his death, burial and resurrection Hebrews 10:24-25 (NASB) 24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
Having your Doubts-Matt 14:31
1)All of us would be able to say why. 2)We excuse doubt as being a natural part of being human i.Everyone knows waves are dangerous ii.Who wouldn’t be afraid and lose focus? iii.If I had seen a few others walk on water further than I did, then maybe I could be called out for lacking faith 3)Jesus calls us to the evidence right before us Matthew 14:31—31Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and *said to…