Sermons on Christian Living
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…
A Divine Smackdown
Sermon Scripture: Luke 11:37-54 Sermon Big Idea: The key is to clean the inside first by being persistent, united, enguard, a doer, repentant, and a light. Then we will have the keys to open the gate and to not hinder others from entering. Jesus teaches us how to disciple: Be persistent in prayer (Luke 11:1-13) Be united (Luke 11:14-23) Be on watch (Luke 11:24-26) Be hearers and doers (Luke 11:27-28) Be repentant (Luke 11:29-32) Be lights (Luke 11:33-36) As we…
How to Tackle the Issues
Matthew 25:31-46Matthew 28:18-20James 1:26-27Matthew 22:34-40 Sanctity of Life Abortion – Psalm 139:13-16, Luke 1:41 Capital punishment – Numbers 35:30-31; John 8:7; Matthew 5:38-39 LGBTQ – Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-27; Gun rights – Luke 22:36; Ecclesiastes 9:18; Matthew 26:52 The Environment – Psalm 89:11 “The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it, you have founded them.” What about the “me” issues? Social Security Healthcare Taxes Our litmus test for the issues are:…
How Shall We Return?
Malachi 3:6-9 Micah 6:8 2 Chronicles 7:14
“How Have we Worried Him?”
Malachi 2:17-3:5 God is wearied by his creation challenging his justice. (2:17) Why do good things happen to bad people? (Jonah 4:1-4) Our confusion about good and bad The perspective of Job and Jonah (Job 42:3) God is wearied by constant refining. (3:1-4) Christian amnesia (Isaiah 51:13) Christian refining (Isaiah 48:10, Proverbs 27:17, 2 Timothy 3:16-17) God is wearied by being in conflict with his creation. (3:5) The sin of seeking other guidance (1 Samuel 28:6-7) The sin of seeking…
Live with Anticipation
Sermon Scripture: James 4 Big Idea: When we are jealous of others, we judge others. And instead of being excited about what God will do, we make our own plans. Being someone else means we don’t have you. (v. 1-10) Lucy and Aslan in “Voyage of the Dawntreader” – Proverbs 14:30 “I have never been jealous. Not even when my dad finished fifth grade a year before I did.” – Jeff Foxworthy Don’t mistake judging for loving. (v. 11-12) A…
Life Hacks
James 2 Acts 2:23; 36Make it personalTake responsibility A sinner in need of a savior and willing to submit to Him being Lord.
Life Hacks for Hard Times
James 1:1-18 Sermon Big Idea: The best life hacks are not always easy, but lead to the best results. Want joy? Endure trials. (v. 2-4) Want wisdom? Ask the one who has it to give. (v. 5-8) Want to feel good about life? Live a lowly life. (v. 9-11) Want a crown of life? Be found faithful. (v. 12-15) Want perfect things? Look up not around. (v. 16-18) Want to be in eternity with Jesus? Be a slave to Jesus.…