The Spirit of Power, of Love, and A Sound Life
Tim. 2 1:1-12, Acts 21:17-22 I: “He Hath not Given Us the Spirit of Fear.” vs. 7 1. No Christian need live in a state of fear and anxiety. 2. Paul’s suffering didn’t bring fear. 3. Not all suffering is brought about by wrong doing, (Job, Paul, John). 4. Some suffering is a direct result of doing the Will of God. 5. The Christian that is fearful of suffering and anxiety has not caught the true Spirit of Christ. II: Paul’s 3 Reasons for not Being Fearful: 1. “I know whom I have believed.” a. 1st hand Religion. b. A vital active Christian Life. c. A daily access to the Throne of God. d. Paul was on speaking terms with God. 2. “I am Persuaded that He is Able.” a. His concept of God was big enough. b. His mind...
Behold the Lamb of God
Exodus 12:1-14, John 1:19, and Peter 1:18-19 Man’s Burden of Sin – Search for Power. From the beginning of Sin in the Human Race, blood sacrifices has been required. With fear the 1st couple must have witnessed the slaying of the 1st sacrifice. With deep joy they must have accepted the substitute. With a heart full of thankfulness, Abraham turned to the Substitute sacrifice God had provided. With solemn thoughts and joyful anticipation, the children of Israel sprinkled the door post with the blood of a lamb. Literally rivers of blood flowed through the years to cover the sins of Israel. I: Then in the Fullness of Time: 1. Gods lamb quietly appeared on the scene of conflict. 2. He came to give the perfect sacrifice. 3. He came to fulfill the...
Apostolic Certainties
Acts 5:27-42 In a day of shifting foundations and faint hearted allegiance, we need the spirit of certainties that helped the Apostles face a hostile world. They studied the Word, they loved the Word, they yielded to the teachings of the Word, and they were willing to pay any price to be faithful to the Word. I: A Certainty of God. 1. No one will give obedience to a hypothetical God, (Pretending, deceiving, assuming, two faced). 2. “He that cometh to God must believe that he is.” 3. To stand alone before a hostile Sanhedrin, they had to have a living faith in God. 4. They didn’t hesitate to put God 1st. The Christian that shoves God into 3rd and 4th place becomes weak and useless to the Kingdom’s work. II: The Certainty of Christ. 1. Of...
A Boys Lunch
John 6:1-14 Context: Soon after the death of John the Baptist, on the North East Shores of the Sea of Galilee, near where Jordan enters the sea. I: Sent Them Away. Matthew 14:14-15 1. So often we solve our problems by ignoring hem. 2. It is easier to move away from them. 3. Often we choose to send them away. 4. Not seeing Jesus as Adequate. 5. The Church is here to feed the hungry multitude and not to send them away. Bluffton – Methodist and Baptist 1966. II: “Give Ye Them to Eat.” 1. Use what you have. “What is that in your hand?” 2. God will do the impossible after we do the possible. 3. Peter and John at the Gates of the Temple gave what they had. 4. When the Church Prays and breaks the bread it always has enough Gratitude. III:...
What is God Like & How May I Know Him?
J.M.Pandleton pg. 45, Acts 17:16, John 1:1-14 I: Gen. 1:1 Takes God for Granted. 1. The Bible doesn’t argue the existence of God, it tells of God. 2. Man that would be able of understanding all about God would be a God himself. 3. We walk by Faith and not by Sight. 4. God has revealed himself: a. As 1 God. b. As a voice. c. Through Human Experiences. d. Through his world. e. Through the Bible. f. Through his Son. II: Gods Likeness: 1. God is love. 2. God is light. 3. God has compassion. 4. God becomes angry. 5. In Him is no darkness. 6. God is Holy. III: God is Supreme: 1. Natural History proves that man is too weak to invent a God who is Supreme. 2. “The Lord He is God and there is none else beside him.” Deut. 4:35 3. Supreme over...
“We are the Salt of the Earth”
Matt. 5:13-16 I: Just How Important is Salt? 1. Salt in the Fisherman’s life. 2. Salt in our Modern life. 3. The Ocean without salt. 4. Food becomes flat, tasteless, meat will rot for the lack of salt. II: The Christian is Spiritual Salt. 1. The Christian influence salts a community. 2. His thoughts and ideas salt the Community. 3. Spiritual salt rises in conflict with moral rottenness. 4. Sin rots and kills, Spiritual salt makes life. III: We Have a Need of Spiritual Salt. 1. In our homes. 2. In our community. 3. In our schools. 4. In our sports. (Clinton our ball player). 5. In business. (Junior Fellows). 6. In Political life. 7. In literature and Art. (The Face of Jesus). 8. In our daily work and play. IV: Salt Must Make Contact to Cleanse. 1. Meat will...
To Whom Shall You Go
Feeding of the 5,000, the people determined to make him King, Christ walks on the water, the people follow from worldly motives, discourse on Bread of Life. John 6:66-71 I: “Many of His Disciples Went Back.” 1. “And walked no more with him.” 2. They were too blind to see the signs. 3. They sought him on the material level. 4. They were offended at his teaching of a cross, blood, and broken flesh. 5. They turned again to the beggarly elements of the World. II: “Do You Also Want to Go?” 1. “Lord, to whom shall we go?” a. When our way is dark and dreary? b. When our hearts are heavy? c. Who can meet our spiritual needs? 2. “Thou hast the words of Eternal life.” 3. “We believe and are sure.” 4....
To Whom Shall We Go?
John 6:51-59 “A call to decision. There is no other!” (Thompson Chain of Conference 1793) There were many that follow Jesus for the temporal blessings. (They could take him or leave him). I: Many of His Disciples Went back. 1. The crowd followed as long as he filled their bellies. They were benefiting. 2. His teaching was too hard for them. 3. The rich young ruler had too much money. 4. The Jews had too much Religion. 5. The Greeks were too smart. 6. They turned back when confronted with the cold facts. II: Will Ye also go Away?: 1. There was a temptation to go with the crowd. 2. They saw his popularity fade. 3. They saw blood shed was bound to come. 4. They saw their personal ambitions shattered. No King no free eats. In spite of all this, they knew...
This is My Business
John 17:1-26 I: Jesus came to Earth on the Fathers Business. 1. “I must be about my Fathers business.” 2. He came to seek and to save that which was lost. 3. He came to glorify the Father. 4. He came to set up a business that would take the good news to all the world and every generation. II: The Prayer for the Church. 1. He gave them the Fathers words. 2. “I pray for them.” They would need prayer. 3. “I am glorified in them.” this expected. 4. He was leaving the World but they would be left. vs. 11 5. “That they might have my joy.” 6. “Keep them from evil.” III: “I also Send Them.” 1. As sheep among wolves. 2. To preach, teach, and Baptize. 3. My business I leave with them. IV: This is My...
“This I Know”
The whole story moves in the same atmosphere of tension and conflict between Jesus and organized religion. This miracle brought open Warfare. A definite break between Jesus and the Religious Leaders. John 9:1-6 I: “As He Passed by.” 1. Jesus found opportunity everywhere. So may we! 2. “He saw a man.” He saw beyond the outward appearance. 3. The Disciples saw a problem, a debate about sin. 4. “But…” The of who was not answered. Jesus left the past and worked in today! II: The Man Made to See. 1. Jesus used means … by means or without means is in his will. 2. “Go wash. He went, and came seeing.” 3. His neighbors divided by what they saw. 4. “I am he.” His 1st testimony! 5. “A man that...
There is a Lad Here
Soon after the death of John: On the North Side of Galilee near where Jordan intakes the Sea. “Come aside and rest a while.” John 6:1-14, Mark 6:31-34 I: The Crowds Presented a Problem! 1. A problem they couldn’t ignore. 2. One they could not walk away from. 3. Beyond their ability to meet! 4. Jesus confronted them with the need. 5. “Send them away!” Mark 6:37 6. It is often easier to send them away. “Where there is no Oxen, the Crib is clean, but much increase is.” Prov. 14:4 II: “Give Ye Them to Eat” Mark 6:37 1. Use what you have. God will do the impossible after we do the possible. 2. Moses found a rod enough. 3. The Widows meal lasted when she fed Elijah. 4. A little is enough if it is all we have!...
There is A Friend
Prov. 18:24, James, and John 15:12-15 In our day we use the word friend too lightly and it has lost some of the deep spiritual meaning. I: “A mans best friend…” 1. LOVE is part of a dog. (The Air-dale of San Angelo, TX). How they put us to shame. 2. Loyalty: Loyal even unto death. (A sheepdog with 1 eye shot out). a. Suppose men and women would show some of that loyalty in the marriage relations. b. or in the Church and to Christ. 3. Courage: “Not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.” a. Prince never showed yellow. b. Elton Smith’s life saved by a 40 lb. dog that was mortally wounded. c. Courage has always been a mark of the friends of Christ; Martin Luther, “I neither can nor...
