The Call, the Road, the Destiny
Matthew 19:19-23, Mark 1:16-20 I doubt that it’s possible to accept Christ as Saviour and knowingly refuse him as Lord. I: “Come.” This is the 1st step in the Christian life: 1. Separation from sin, from old patterns of life. a. Repentance toward God. b. Faith in Jesus as Saviour. c. A new life, a new outlook. 2. Sacrifice – The cost may be more than some care to pay, (rich young ruler). 3. Sanctification – Consecration, set apart. II: “Follow me.” “I am the way.” “I am the door.” John 10:1. 1. There is no other name given whereby a man can be saved. 2. This call is to follow a person: the Son of God. 3. Not the Church, the people, nor an individual. 4. Trouble is certain for any Christian that...
The Nature & Consequences of Sin
Jeremiah 2:9-119 I: The Nature of Sin: 1. Sin is unnatural. a. The Hebrew nation was planted like a noble vine, but had become like a wild vine. b. The farmer couldn’t recognise the wine. c. When man lives a life of sin he isn’t behaving as God created him. d. “Sin separates from God and brings eternal death to the soul.” Romans 3:23. Sin is a disease of the soul that only God can cure. 2. Sin is unreasonable. a. A life of sin contradicts sensible thought. b. In no other phase of life do we go so much against reason as in our spiritual lives. c. The Christian way of life does make sense. II: Why do men choose a life of sin? 1. Sinful lust has a strong appeal. 2. Men rebel against restraint, (the Prodical). 3. The life of self-denial is too...
The Law of the Harvest
Galatians 6:1-, John 1 1:5- I: Be not deceived, God isn’t mocked. 1. You may deceive your church. 2. You may deceive your pastor. 3. You may deceive your neighbors. 4. You may even deceive your family. 5. Don’t try to pass an imitation off on God. II: You shall reap what you sow. 1. God’s law of the harvest is true. 2. You will reap sin in your face. 3. You will reap sin in your body. 4. You will reap sin in your character. 5. You will reap sin in your home. 6. You will reap sin at the Judgement. 7. Sin will leave a slimy trail thru your life. III: If we are willing to walk in the light. 1. You can’t walk in darkness and have fellowship with God or God’s children. 2. The blood of Jesus will keep us clean. 3. God alone can give you...
The Little Foxes
Cor. 1 5:6, James 3:45, and Solomons Song 2:15 I: The Little Things: 1. It’s the little neglected things that so often cause us such great heartache. 2. One bite of forbidden fruit plunged the human race into sin and separation from God. 3. Great forests and millions of dollars have been lost because of a match, cigarette, or just a spark. 4. The Galveston flood of 1900 started with little waves. 5. David’s sling was a little thing, but it killed a giant of a man. 6. Esau sold his birthright for a little meal. 7. A little cloud broke the drought and answered Elijah’s prayer. 8. The unfaithful servant was cast into outer darkness because of the way he treated a little talent. II: Tender Grapes: 1. What is more tender than a young herat? 2. What...
Sons of God
Cor. 2 6:1-18 How are we fully realized since we believed that we are the Sons of God? This fact was a sustaining force in the early Church and during the Dark Ages. Paul points out some ways for the Christians of Corinth to let the World know their stand before God. I: By Consistancy, (Thou art a Jewel) Reuben: 1. Under Physical Pressures: Afflictions, stripes, necessities, inprisonments, distresses, and laborers. 2. Under Spiritual Pressures: Fastings, pureness, knowledge, kindness, Holy Ghost, and truth. II: By Convictions: 1. The unequal yoke: Business, marriage, etc. 2. That you can’t mix righteousness and unrighteousness. 3. Light and darkness. 4. Christ and Belial. 5. The believer and the infidel. 6. Temple and idols, (The believer and idols)....