Sermons by John Staiger (Page 8)
Strengthened Again
Strength – Always starts in prayer– Quantity specified– Spiritual insights beyond facts– Practical out-workings– Ambition– Product and process– Growth– Might Colossians 1:9-11 9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the [a]knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, [b]to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and [c]increasing in the [d]knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with…
Life in the Son Part 4 – Strengthened
When you are feeling like you are … Alone Abandoned Concerned God looks after his own, looks to his mission, his greatest joy, deliverance is always at hand. 2 Timothy 4:16-17 16 At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might [a]be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion’s mouth. Hebrews 13:5 5 Make sure…
Same three moves
Three same moves Satan’s Schemes Lust of the FleshLust of the EyesPride of Life 1 John 2:16 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.
Life in the Son Part 3 – Forgiveness
ForgivenessSin gets in the wayRepent and be saved, or perish. Romans 8:1 Deliverance from Bondage 8 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:21 21 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. Ephesians 4:32 32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven [a]you.
What the church is as God sees it
The church is not doors and steeples— its God and His people!Built on love and sacrifice.Built on truth-teachings of apostles and prophets.Built as a house for all… all are invited. Built as a house for God- This is how God has chosen to live among people. Ephesians 5:29-30 29 for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church, 30 because we are members of His body.
Life in the Son Part 2 – This is Eternal Life
Psalm 139:1-4 God’s Omnipresence and Omniscience. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. 139 O Lord, You have searched me and known me.2 You know [a]when I sit down and [b]when I rise up;You understand my thought from afar.3 You [c]scrutinize my [d]path and my lying down,And are intimately acquainted with all my ways.4 [e]Even before there is a word on my tongue,Behold, O Lord, You know it all.
Walk with the Wise
Proverbs 13:20 20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,But the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 7:4 4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”And call understanding your intimate friend;