Sermons on Character (Page 7)
Worthy of the calling of God Part 3
⦁ We are children of the King of Kings⦁ We are called to be just that!⦁ Our behaviour is a credit to God’s summons to service.⦁ 1 Corinthians 11:1Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. (NASB)Our actions and identity always go together. They define who we are: Our stated beliefs are secondary Our actions are the greatest indicator Ephesians 4:1 Unity of the Spirit 4 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy…
Worthy of the calling of God Part 2
How to NEVER be Worthy of the Calling of God: Operate on your:⦁ Own knowledge⦁ Own wisdom⦁ Own power God’s power is infiniteOurs exists only by Him⦁ He gifts us free will⦁ He gifts us resources⦁ He gifts us salvation⦁ He gifts us purpose Living a ‘Worthy life’Starts with accepting these. 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 11 To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will [a]count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with…
Worthy of the calling of God – Part 1
Worthy of the calling of God Part 1 – John Staiger – 27/09/2020 @ 11:00 Posted by Morningside Church Of Christ on Saturday, 26 September 2020 The Highest of Callings⦁ A Calling to live and proclaim the message of rescue.⦁ To Deliver the message of salvation⦁ Only the Church is called to deliver this soul-saving message. Our calling comes ahead of:Family relationshipsYour own lifeAhead of all other values and lovesBefore every PersonDreamDesireUrgeNeed… 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 (NASB) 11 To this end also…
Restoring Joy – Seek Peace & Pursue it
Ephesians 4:32New American Standard Bible 32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven [a]you. Psalm 34:14New American Standard Bible 14 Depart from evil and do good;Seek peace and pursue it.
Restoring Joy through Thankfulness
Worship Grows in Gratitude— You just can’t hide it Greetings Prayer Singing Attentiveness to the Bible Care for your brethren Philippians 2:14 English Standard Version 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing,
Respects Begets Respect
Four ways to build respect 1.Change your attitude—find the good in people, events and things. 2.Change your conversation—speak the truth in love. 3.Find better sources of information—you don’t have to listen to the news. 4.Stop listening to wreckers—bad company Romans 13:5-6English Standard Version 5 Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing.
I’m Sorry
Clayton’s Apology•The apology you make when you’re not really sorry. Herod’s sorrow didn’t save John The Baptizer Saul’s sorrow didn’t stop him from trying to kill David 2 Corinthians 7:10 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.
Render Unto Caesar
Matthew 22:15-22 Tribute to Caesar 15 Then the Pharisees went and [a]plotted together how they might trap Him [b]in what He said. 16 And they *sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and [c]defer to no one; for You are not partial to any. 17 Tell us then, what do You think? Is it [d]lawful to give a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?” 18 But Jesus perceived their [e]malice, and said, “Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites? 19 Show…
The Mind of Christ
Humble—•Emptied Himself•Servant•Son of Man•Obedient—cross•Saviour Christ’s Mind—It’s impact upon you! Christ’s Mind—How do we know? He has left a Witness—The Bible•OT anticipates Him•Gospels reveal Him•Acts preaches Him•Letters teach Him•Revelation glorifies Him Philippians 2:5-8 5 Have this attitude [a]in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be [b]grasped, 7 but [c]emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. 8 Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the…
Relationships 103—I’m Married
Ephesians 5:22-24 (NASB) Marriage Like Christ and the Church 22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything.