Sermon Seeds F44 for 1/20/03
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2 Kings 6
STEADY AGAINST THE FOE
Life of Elisha, The Steady Prophet #7 of 9
As Christians, we will have enemies for the sake of Christ. 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:19
How we deal with our enemies will be an indication of how closely we are walking with God.
Enemies tend to scare us, but God wants us to be fearless before them. Proverbs 3:5-6, 29:25
The prophet Elijah was fearless before his enemies. We can learn from his example.
HIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY RIGHTEOUSNESS - Vss. 8-14
Elisha was sharing Syria's war plans with the King of Israel. Elisha's knowledge came from God.
When the King of Syria discovered that Elisha was doing this, he became Elisha's enemy.
He sent soldiers to apprehend him.
Elisha got in trouble for doing what was right. We need to realize that when we do what is right, we will also make enemies. We must make sure however that we are doing what is right. 1 Peter 2:19-20, 3:16-17, 4:15-16
HIS PROTECTION CAME FROM GOD - Vss. 15-17
Elisha was not upset because he knew God was protecting him. He asked God to show his servant the great heavenly host that had them protected.
We must remember that God has promised to protect us and He is able to take care of us even through "impossible" circumstances. Isaiah 41:10, 1 John 4:4, Hebrews 2:13-14, Jeremiah 32:27
HIS PRAYERS CLIMAXED IN VICTORY - Vs. 18
Elisha's prayer that his enemies would become blind was answered. This prayer did not result in permanent difficulty for his enemies, but enabled him to be delivered from their power.
We must trust that God will answer our prayers. Luke 18:1, James 5:16-18
HIS PLAN CALLED FOR LOVE - Vss. 19-23
Elijah "blessed" his enemies feeding them and sending them home in peace.
Our Lord Jesus expects us to act in like fashion. Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 12:18-21
The end result of the kindness Elisha showed was a cessation of raids made on Israel's towns.
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Psalm 11:7
Living Righteously
For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
As you seek to live righteously for the Lord, I would suggest that you ask God to help you develop the following disciplines:
- ABSORB - Be diligent to learn from God's Word, not only from the preaching and teaching that you hear, but also by reading the Word of God for yourself on a daily basis. 2 Timothy 2:15
- APPLY - As you hear the Word preached and read it for yourself, apply it to your own life and obey it. James 1:22
- ACQUIRE - Hide God's Word in your heart, so that you might live righteously. Psalm 119:11
- ASK - Make prayer for yourself and others a vital part of your life. Ephesians 6:18, Mark 11:22-24
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Proverbs 3:1-10
PRINCIPLES
THE PRINCIPLE OF OBEDIENCE (from the heart) - Vs. 1
The results: Length of days, long life, and peace. Vs. 2
THE PRINCIPLE OF INTEGRITY (mercy and truth) - Vs. 3
The results: Favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man. Vs. 4
THE PRINCIPLE OF TRUST - Vss. 5-6
The results: His guidance.
THE PRINCIPLE OF DISCERNMENT - Vs. 7
The results: Good health - Vs. 8
THE PRINCIPLE OF GIVING - Vs. 9
The results: Prosperity - Vss. 9-10
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Mark 4:1-20
A FAMOUS PARABLE
THE PRESENTATION OF THE PARABLE - Vss. 1-9
THE PURPOSE OF PARABLES - Vss. 9-13
THE POINT OF THE PARABLE - Vss. 14-20
Sick soil - Vs. 15
Shallow soil -Vss. 16-17
Scratchy soil - Vs. 18-19
Superb soil - Vs. 20
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Luke 18:35-43
MAKING THE BLIND TO SEE!
This is the story of "Blind Bartimaeus" (Mark 10:46)
THE GOOD NEWS - JESUS IS PASSING BY Vss. 35-37
THE GREAT CRY - Vss. 38-41
Bartimaeus continued to cry out to Jesus for mercy.
When Jesus summoned him and asked what he wanted, he asked for his sight.
THE GRACIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT - Vs. 42
It was Bartimaeus faith that brought him his sight.
It was faith in the Lord Jesus.
For spiritual sight, we must also put our faith in Christ.
THE GRAND RESULTS - Vs. 43
Not only was he healed, but he followed Jesus and "glorified God".
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Galatians 5:13-18
GIVE ME LIBERTY
LIBERTY'S CALL - Vs. 13 - "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty;"
LIBERTY'S CAUTION - Vs. 13 - "...only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh,"
LIBERTY'S CONDUCT - Vss. 13-16
1. Serve each other in love. - "...but by love serve one another."
2. "Love thy neighbor as thyself." - Vs. 14
3. Don't "bite and devour". - Vs. 15
4. "Walk in the Spirit." - Vs. 16
LIBERTY'S CONFLICT - Vss. 17-18
1. The conflict is between the Spirit and the flesh. - Vs. 17
2. We are to be led by the Spirit. - Vs. 18
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Colossians 4:1-6
EFFECTIVE SERVICE
MASTER - Vs. 1 - He is in Heaven!
MANDATE - Vss. 2-4 - To pray!
MISSION - Vs. 5 - To them who are "without"!
MANNERS - Vs. 6 - Speech with "grace, seasoned with salt"!
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