Sermons from 2024 (Page 2)
“The Choices We Make: Abraham”
Hebrews 11:8-19 I. The Patience of Faith Hebrews 11:8-10 Abraham believed and obeyed when he did not know where he was going. II. The Power of Faith Hebrews 11:11-12 Romans 4:13-15 Abraham believed and obeyed when he did not know how God’s will would be accomplished. III. The Positive Attitude of Faith Hebrews 11:13-16 Abraham believed and obeyed when he did not know when God would fulfill His promise. IV. The Proof of Faith Hebrews 11:17-19 Abraham believed and obeyed…
“Choices We Make – The Rich Young Ruler”
Matthew 19:16-22 The Great Refusal Question: How can I have eternal life? Know what you want Matthew 19:20 Matthew 19:22 Luke 18:18 Have a deep-felt need Matthew 19:16 Matthew 19:20 Seek diligently Matthew 19:16 Mark 10:17 Come to the right source 1 John 5:11 and 5:20 Mark 10:17 Luke 18:18 Ask the right question John 6:28-29 Confess your sinfulness Matthew 19:17-20 Matthew 5:21-23 Matthew 19:20 Mark 10:21 2 Peter 3:9 Submit to the Lord Matthew 5:21-22 Luke 19:1-6
“Choices We Make”
Joshua 24:15 I. We must make a choice between two ways II. We must make a choice between two masters III. You must make that choice yourself
“Growing in Our Adversity”
2 Peter 3:18 I. Spiritual growth in adversity depends on two things Our understanding of God’s purpose for it Our response to adversity II. God’s goal for our adversity is our spiritual growth Adversity is the Lord’s most effective way of deepening our faith and commitment to Him. 1 Peter 1:6-7 The area of adversity in our lives is where God is working to bring us to spiritual maturity. Romans 5:3-5 III. Our responses to adversity reveal something about us…
“Spiritual Warfare”
Ephesians 6:10-13 I. Who we fight We fight a spiritual battle against the devil and the forces of evil Ephesians 6:11-12 II. What we fight The schemes of the devil or basically the lies of the devil Ephesians 6:11 1. Temptation 2. Accusations III. How we fight Two things you must do: 1. Know what particular scheme the devil uses against you Ephesians 6:11 2. Put on the full armor of God Ephesians 6:11 • Be strong Ephesians 6:10-13 •…
“Living in God’s Strength”
Ephesians 6:10-13 I. We gain strength through God’s Word Psalm 119:28 II. We gain strength from worship Psalm 21:13 Psalm 59:17 Habakkuk 3:17-19 III. We gain strength by waiting Psalm 27:14 Isaiah 40:30-31 IV. We gain strength through weakness 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 2 Timothy 4:17
“When The Odds Are Against You”
2 Chronicles 20 5 Steps of Faith: Step 1: Turn to God first 2 Chronicles 20:1,3 Step 2: Talk to God about the problem 2 Chronicles 20:5-6 Remind myself of who God is 2 Chronicles 20:6 Remind myself of what God has done in the past 2 Chronicles 20:7 Ask God for help now 2 Chronicles 20:12 Step 3: Tell God exactly how you feel 2 Chronicles 20:12 Step 4: Trust God to help you 2 Chronicles 20:12 God’s Response:…
“Waiting on God’s Timing”
Isaiah 64:4 I. Our choices when we must wait We can manipulate the circumstances We can quit and walk away We can wait and watch God work II. Requirements for waiting on God Trust Humility Patience Courage We need courage to resist three things (1). The temptation to follow our schedule (2). The temptation of the pressure of others (3). The temptation to be afraid III. Consequences of failing to wait We step out of the will of God We…
“God Can Help You Through any Problem”
Psalm 37:1-9 I. Trust in the Lord Psalm 37:3 II. Delight in the Lord Psalm 37:4 Romans 12:17-21 Isaiah 26:3 III. Commit your way to the Lord Psalm 37:5 Psalm 10:14 Psalm 55:22 1 Peter 5:7 IV. Rest in the Lord Psalm 37:7-9 Proverbs 24:19 Psalm 73:17-20 V. Wait on the Lord Psalm 37:7
“When the Soul Goes Bankrupt”
Luke 12:13-21 Mark 8:36-37 1. His dilemma Proverbs 30:7-9 Matthew 13:22 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 2. His decisions 1 Timothy 5:8 3. His desires 4. His death
“Eternal Life”
John 17:1-5 I. What is eternal life? It includes not only quantity of life, but quality of life. The wise person will choose to live with Christ in eternity. Hebrews 9:27 Ephesians 2:1 The focus of eternal life is not on a place, but on a relationship with God through Jesus. II. No second chance after death III. Eternal life is a gift from God It is a gift. Romans 6:23 It is not based on good deeds. It is…
“Your Plans, God’s Plans”
Psalm 32:8-11 I. God’s promise The source of the promise is God. The value of this promise depends on the character of the One who made it. II. God’s promise is Inclusive Instruction Verse 8 Teaching Verse 8 John 16:13 Counsel Verse 8 Protection III. The Lord warns those who will not listen 1. Do not be stubborn. Verse 9 2. The sorrows of the wicked are many. Verse 10 IV. God blesses those who will listen 1. Loving kindness…