Forgetting Those Things that are Behind
Philippians 3:1-14 There were many things in Pauls past that could have hindered his Christian walk. I: Some things Paul had to forget: 1. Confidence in the flesh. a. “Circumcised the 8th day,” not like a prosolite. b. “Of the stock of Israel, tribe of Benjamin.” c. “As touching the law, a Pharisee.” 2. “Concerning Zeal”: a. “Persecuting the Church.” Stoning of Stephen. b. “Righteousnes which is of the law, blameless, filthy rags.” c. “Those I counted loss for Christ.” II: “I have suffered the loss of all things.” 1. He was not complaining, only rejoicing. 2. His own righteousness was not enough. 3. Family ties were broken. 4. Old friends became new enemies. He gave...
Fellowship & Doctrine
Acts 2:40-42, Corinthians 1 13:14 2 Things were outstanding about the early Church; their doctrind and their fellowship. I: Doctrine of Apostles: Teachings. 1. Jesus the Son of God. 2. Death, burial, and resurrection. 3. Forgiveness of sin without works. 4. Baptism and Lords supper. II: Fellowship: 1. This word used in a marriage contract between husband and wife where they agree to a joint participation in the necessaries of life. 2. The key idea is “Partnership,” a possession of things in common. 3. The early churches had fellowship in: a. Contribution. Romans 15:26. b. Distribution. Corinthians 2 9:13. c. Communication. Phil 6. III: Essentials of Fellowship. 1. New Testament Truth or Teaching. 2. Size doesn’t make a Church. 3. Love essential....
Does Jesus Care?
Matthew 6:19-34 I: He is concerned about our hearts desire. 1. “Where your treasure is —” 2. Worldly desires crowd God out. 3. The divided heart is unstable. 4. No man can serve 2 masters. II: Anxiety can’t avoid tomorrows burdens. 1. Can worry lengthen your life? 2. Can worry add 18 inches to your height? 3. Does worry cloth us? 4. Does worry feed us? (It can take away the appitite). 5. A sleppless worried night makes for a dull work day and insufficient work. III: Does Jesus Care? 1. He is concerned about the fowls of the air. 2. He sees fit to clothe the lillies. 3. He provides for the fish of the sea and the beat of the field. (All these he spoke into existence). 4. How much more will he care for his blood bought children? “Seek...
“When I Saw Him”
Rev. 1:10-20 The Eternal Christ I: “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day.” 1. Many miss the miracles and blessings by not being in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day. 2. The best place to be in the Spirit is to be where God wants you on the Lord’s Day! 3. “Heard.” vs. 11. Ears turned to Spiritual Sounds. 4. “I saw.” Eyes clear. II: “I Saw Him.” 1. “I fell at His feet as dead.” His glory blinded and paralized John. 2. John was overwhelmed, over-powered, and his very life seemed to ebb away. 3. Why was John so efffected? He had been very close to Jesus on Earth! a. He lay his head on his bosom at the Last Supper. b. He watched Jesus die on a cruel cross. 4. John saw more than a Godly Man could...
The Rock Foundation
Matt. 7:21-27 Christ warned of false prophets and false standards. I: Words must be coupled with action. 1. Many process to believe in God but refuse to submit to His will. 2. Many do what they think is the will of God but never stop to consult his word. 3. Jesus only will acknowledge those whom he has known personally. II: The wise man built upon the Rock. 1. He heard the word of God and obeyed. 2. “He digged deep,” but went all the way to the rock. 3. He went below all the trash and mud in his life. 4. He went below the membership of a chrch. 5. He went below predujice, party or creed. 6. He wanted his family to live in a house that would stand the storms of strife, sin, sorrow, and eternity. 7. When the storms came his fears were overcome by...