Sermons by John Sowash
God’s Mission, Message, and Method
God’s Mission, Message, and Method We live in a constantly changing society… However, there are three things that have not changed since Paul wrote these words to Timothy in I Timothy 2:1-7 What is God’s Mission? The one thing God gets more excited about than anything else is to SEEK and SAVE the lost… I Timothy 2:3-4 What is God’s Message? JESUS …I Timothy 2:5-6 Finally, What is God’s Method? PEOPLE I Timothy 2:7 “People don’t care how much you know How COVID has affected us
Redeeming the Time
Psalm 90: 12 Why is it so important to redeem the Time? Ephesians 5:16 There are three Eternal Investments: God His Word People Death is a certainty – Hebrews 9:27 It is not recoverable – Vapor – James 4:14 It is our most valuable resource – Matthew 25:14-30 We will account for our time – Matthew 12:36 How Can I Redeem the Time? Learn how to wake up and get up – Proverbs 6:9-10 Get Organized – 1 Corinthians 14:40 How COVID has affected us
The Heart of a Disciple
Go and make disciples of all nations… Matthew 28:18 Jesus did not call the church to make Christians – he called His church to make disciples! What does it mean to be a disciple or follower of Jesus Christ? There are many ideas, opinions, and theories yet the best way to understand being a disciple is by understanding and applying what Jesus said. The Great Commission: Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and How COVID has affected us
First Things First
Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.“ “Important things are seldom urgent and urgent things are seldom important” Give God the First Part of Everyday: Mark 1:35 “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.“ Give God the First Day of Every Week: Acts 20:7 “On the first day How COVID has affected us
Final Challenges
James 5:13-20
Cracked Pots
God Uses Cracked PotsIsaiah 45:9-11 I am Thankful that God Uses Cracked Pots!God Used a Cracked Vessel in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Jesus Loves Cracked PotsMatthew 11:28Matthew 9:132 Corinthians 12:7 How Should I Respond to the Cracks and Blemishes in my Life Be honest with yourself, God and others – 1 Peter 5:5-7 Accept His Grace for You – 1 Corinthians 15:10 Depend Daily on Jesus – Galatians 2:20