Sermons on Christian Living (Page 3)
Every Christian Needs…
Every Christian needs a Paul (a mentor) Every Christian needs a Barnabas (an encourager) Every Christian needs a Timothy (a mentee)
Influence when Life Doesn’t give you Roses
Luke 16:19-23
Wait but don’t wait
Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, Matthew 19:11-12, 1 Timothy 5:1-16 The bedroom for singles is a construction zone in which only the owner is allowed. Singleness can be freeing but also discouraging. Wait, don’t “awaken love until it pleases.” But, don’t wait to be who God created you to be. What the Bible says about being single… 1 Corinthians 7:7-8 It’s good Be as Paul was Matthew 19:10-12 Marriage isn’t God’s plan for everyone Better to stay single than become How COVID has affected us
Jesus is the Way
The first step is to follow. Following means to change direction and move. John 20:30-31 John 12:23-26 Matthew 14:31-33 John 18:25-27 John 21:12a Acts 2:36 Mark 1:17 Revelation 2:17
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
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 COVID has affected us
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 COVID has affected us
How Shall We Return?
Malachi 3:6-9 Micah 6:8 2 Chronicles 7:14