Introduction A. Jesus said that the kingdom of God ought to be the most important part of our earthly lives (Matthew 6:33)...
The Day I Met Jesus
Introduction A. When Jesus came into the country of Gadara, He received varying receptions from the people who met Him (Matthew 8:28-34). B. One thing is certain: when someone meets Jesus, his life is changed forever in some way or another. I. Many lives were changed on the first meeting with Jesus. A. Meeting Jesus certainly changed the lives of the disciples (John 1:36-49). B. Meeting Jesus changed...
An Ungrateful Nation
Introduction A. Last week we celebrated Veterans Day to show our thanks to those who have served in our country’s armed forces. B. Of all the people in the world, surely we have the most for which to be grateful. C. How well do we show our gratitude to God for His blessings? I. Which city do we resemble more? A. The people of Keilah were ready to betray the man who risked his life to save them (1 Samuel 23:1-14). B. By contrast, the...
The Pattern of Worship
Introduction A. It is impossible for mortal man to improve upon the pattern that God has given us for worshiping Him. B. If we wish to be pleasing to Him, we must seek to conform to the pattern that He in His wisdom has established. I. God established a pattern for worship in the Old Testament. A. God specified the place where Israel was to worship Him (Deuteronomy 12:1-6,13-14; Jeremiah 7:12; 1 Kings 9:3). B. God specified the time for the various...
Purpose
Introduction A. When Ruth gleaned in the field of Boaz, he ordered his servants to drop some barley on purpose for her to gather (Ruth 2:14-17). B. When Jacob blessed the two sons of Joseph, he intentionally bestowed the greater blessing on the younger (Genesis 48:8-20). C. We need to live our lives with a sense of purpose. I. We need to worship with a sense of purpose. A. We should sing as if we want to (Ephesians 5:18-20). B. When...
Trust and Obey
Introduction
A. When everyone else lets us down, it is even more comforting to know that we can always trust in God (Psalm 22; Job 13:15).
B. It is easy to say we trust God when all is well, but it is during the trying times that we learn how much we really trust Him.
I. Why should we trust God?
A. We should trust Him because He never fails or forsakes (Joshua 23:14; 1 Kings 8:56; 1 Samuel 12:22; Psalm 9:9-10).
B. We should...