Second Hand Religion Not Enough
Job 12:1-2 We Americans are a peculiar people. Like the men of ancient Athens, we like new things. We will endure second hand things, but with a grudge. This is true in every phase of our life except the most important. Too often we are satisfied with a second hand experience of God that leaves us luke warm in a world that is on fire of Hell. I: A Personal Experience with God. 1. Job had not seen God face to face. 2. Job had been told of God and His requirements. 3. Job had served God with the knowledge he had. 4. But Job needed a new and vital knowledge of God. 5. It is not enough to believe God. One must walk daily with God. 6. One cannot walk with God and be content with lukewarm living. 7. When trials come to one, who does not have a face to face experience,...
Lord of Talent & Time
Matthew 25:24-30 “Each of us is about as lazy as circumstances will pursuit.” I: Three Parables: 1. Lord of the household: Servants responsibilities for harmony while He is away. 2. Lord of the Personal Life: Servant’s responsible for their personal lamps burning. 3. Lord of the merchandise of life: Servant, a steward of the Master’s gods. II: “The Kingdom of Heaven is as A Man …” 1. In truth a King takes a journey. 2. His good must be cared for. 3. The logical ones are his own servants. 4. He gave them goods according to their ability. 5. Perch – Material to build his kingdom. III: A Long Time Passed: 1. The servant of five talents began to trade and make gain. 2. The servant with two talents did likewise. 3. The...
Proving God With Tithes & Offerings
Malachi 3:8-10 Here is a distinct challenge from God that is found no other place in the bible. This challenge is made up of two things: Bring all the tithes and offerings to God’s house, God promises to bless. I: The Complain of God: 1. The whole nation has robbed God. a. God’s people knew two things: i. God demanded a definite portion of their income to be brought to His house. ii. They knew that they had kept money for themselves that belonged to God. 2. There were three kings of defaulters: a. Some never recognized God’s portion by giving (never paid). b. Some gave on special occasions. c. Some gave regularly but not according to God’s standards. II: The Curse of God Upon Them: 1. Upon their farms and fruit trees. 2. Upon their...
“Stewards of the Mysteries of God.”
Cor. 1 4:1-2. Cor. 2 4:1-7, & 5:17-20 Blind trumpeter of Pasadena 1941: Be ye reconcile. The greatest mystery of the ages is the mystery of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The greatest healing of all times is the healing of the soul. I: The Mysteries of the Ancient Past: 1. It seems that we live in a day when every one likes a mystery. 2. We have the mysteries of the past told by archeology. 3. We have the mysteries of science that are guarded with great care. 4. There is the mystery of the A and H bombs. 5. There is the mystery of biological warfare. 6. There is the mystery of inhuman machines. II: The Greatest Mystery of the Ages and Eternity is How A Soul Can Be Born Again. 1. The Israelites were keepers of that mystery for hundreds of years. a. They had the...
Stewards of Good News
Cor. 2 5:14-21, Peter 1 4:10 Bad news becomes a burden, and good news makes one to rejoice. I: The Greatest News of All Times: “Adam where art thou?” 1. “I have loved you with an everlasting love” Jeremiah 31:3. 2. “Greater love hath no man…” John 15:3. 3. “Love of Christ passeth knowledge.” Eph, 3:19. 4. “Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth…” Romans 38-39. 5. “For God so loved.” II: News that can Never Make Us Blush for Shame: 1. Paul before Ephesus, Athens, Phillipa, and Rome. 2. It is the greatest gift of all gifts. 3. It is a gift to those that loved him not. 4. News with no apology....