Sermons from May 2021
Forewarned – Has Christ Already Come?
Has Jesus already come?Has the second coming already taken place.People are teaching and believing this stuff.It is an issue that some congregations are now having to deal with.It is an issue that needs to be addressed. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 The Day of the Lord 2 Now regarding the arrival[a] of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to be with him,[b] we ask you, brothers and sisters,[c] 2 not to be easily[d] shaken from your composure or disturbed by any kind of spirit or message…
Purpose Part 3 – What is my Purpose Specifically?
What is my specific purpose as a Christian? Sounds like a good question … until! Somebody gets the answer wrong. Amos 7:14-15 14 Then Amos replied to Amaziah, “I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet; for I am a herdsman and a [a]grower of sycamore figs. 15 But the Lord took me from [b]following the flock and the Lord said to me, ‘Go prophesy to My people Israel.’
The Battle For Your Mind 2 – Taking Captive Every Thought
The enemy of your soul lies about God.To temp usTo divide usTo loop accusing words in our minds to destroy us Develop a battle plan John 8:44 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 liar and the father of [b]lies.
Purpose Part 2 – What is my Purpose?
Your Purpose?:Making money.Being the boss.Having Fun.Being popular.Not necessarily bad…for a while!But …Without Christ there is always a sense of emptiness in our pursuits… Colossians 3:17 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
The Battle for the Mind Part 1 – Challenge Your Thoughts
Challenge Your Thoughts!What are you hearing?What are you thinking?What are you believing? Romans 8:5-9 5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, 7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God,…
Purpose Part 1 – According to His Purpose
A man without purpose is like a ship without a rudder.God has promised to make everything beneficial to His people.This is God’s gracious providence at work.God’s purpose is that we take Christ’s joy to the nations.It is not that we will escape Satan’s miseries.But that God will make every one of our hardships an instrument to do us good. Romans 8:28 28 And we know that [a]God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who…
God’s Covenant with Abraham
⦁ asks much of us.⦁ gives great blessings.⦁ has power and authority.⦁ does not force us.⦁ does not hate questions.⦁ does value faith.⦁ works in His own time.⦁ allows us to fail.⦁ remains faithful.⦁ has a plan.⦁ loves us. Genesis 15:1-3 Abram Promised a Son 15 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not fear, Abram,I am a shield to you;[a]Your reward shall be very great.” 2 Abram said, “O Lord [b]God, what will You give me, since I [c]am…
The Gospel Part 4 – I Am Not Ashamed
I am not ashamed – Give No GroundI am not ashamed – Standing God’s groundI am not ashamed – Prayer’s powerI am not ashamed – The source of my confidenceI am not ashamed – Counted worthy to sufferI am not ashamed – The way is secure Luke 9:26 26 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory, and the glory of the Father and of the holy…
The Gospel Part 3 – I Am Ready
Paul did not plant this congregation.Started with Peter’s first sermon (Acts 2).Christians went home to Rome.Paul was EAGER to PREACH. When I’m alone …I’m ready to debate all the false teachers that ever lived.My Pentecost sermon is ready…And Paul would be proud to join “ME” on my missionary journeys. 2 Timothy 4:2 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with [a]great patience and instruction.