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Exodus 20:1-11

GOD FIRST!

TEN COMMANDMENTS - PART 1

COMMITMENT TO GOD - Vss. 1-3

COMMITMENT TO GOD'S WORSHIP - Vss. 4-6

COMMITMENT TO GOD'S NAME - Vs. 7

COMMITMENT TO GOD'S DAY - Vs. 8

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EXODUS 20:12-17

OTHERS!

COMMITMENT TO THE RESPECT OF MY PARENTS - Vs. 12

COMMITMENT TO THE LIFE OF MY NEIGHBOR - Vs. 13

COMMITMENT TO THE PURITY OF MY NEIGHBOR - Vs. 14

COMMITMENT TO THE PROPERTY OF MY NEIGHBOR - Vss. 15, 17

COMMITMENT TO THE REPUTATION OF MY NEIGHBOR - Vs. 16

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Psalm 119:59-63

RECIPE FOR JOY

REFLECT - Vs. 59a - I thought on my ways,

Self-examination is key to being right with God. We must be honest about the condition of our hearts.

REPENT - Vss. 59b-60 - … and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

When we turn away from sin, we will confess it and receive forgiveness. 1 John 1:9

We will strive to be obedient to God's word.

REMEMBER -Vs. 61 - The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

In spite of the hardships that we face as we walk with God (Psalm 34:19, 1I Timothy 3:12).

REJOICE - Vs. 62 - At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

See Philippians 4:4 and Psalm 100.

RECRUIT - Vs. 63 - I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

Recruit friends who are of like faith.

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Mark 12:1-12

THE PLAN OF GOD

ISRAEL PLANTED AS GOD'S VINE - Vs. 1

THE PROPHETS PREACHED AS GOD'S REPRESENTATIVES - Vss. 2-5

THE SON PERSECUTED AS GOD'S HEIR - Vss. 6-8

THE CHURCH PROVIDED AS GOD'S ALTERNATIVE - Vss. 9-12

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Luke 8:4-15

WHERE HAVE ALL THE CONVERTS GONE?

I imagine that many of us have been suspicious when someone raises his or her hand, or comes forward, professing salvation. Although we rejoice, we secretly wonder it the person making a decision is going to "stick with it".

Why do we feel this way? I think it's because we've seen many people make professions of faith, and then disappear. Many have walked the aisles at evangelistic meetings and in church services, not to be seen ever again. Some start off real well, but after a time, they either slow down to nominal involvement, or no involvement at all.

We often wonder where the converts have gone. To be sure, there are times when we fail to follow converts up correctly. More often than not, however, I think the problem has to do with the Spiritual condition of the person who professes salvation. In our text Jesus gives us an idea why some converts act the way they do.

THE STORY PRESENTED - Vss. 4-8

Jesus tells the familiar story of the Sower sowing the seed into four different kinds of soil with various results.

THE STORY QUESTIONED - Vss. 9-10

The disciples do not understand the parable, and ask Jesus for an explanation of the meaning.

THE STORY EXPLAINED - Vss. 11-15

Jesus explains that the seed is the Word of God.

Each soil into which the seed falls indicates a different type of heart, responding to God's Word.

1. The HARD Heart - Vs. 12 - The hard soil on which the seed fell was actually the foot path between fields. This hard soil does not receive the seed, but it lays out where birds can come and eat it. A person with a hard heart, may make a profession of faith, but in reality, is not interested in the Gospel. Satan comes along and snatches up the seed.

2. The HEAVY Heart - Vs. 13 - The seed which fell on stony soil, actually feel on a ledge, covered with a little soil. The seed would spring up quickly, but shrivel up quickly too. There was no way of putting down roots. Such is the person who has a heavy heart because of temptation. He starts well, but finishes his Christian walk quickly.

3. The HEATHEN Heart - Vs. 14 - This soil is choked with thorns. A person who makes a profession of faith, and then is distracted with the cares of this world, has the heart of a heathen, who cares only about his own pleasure.

4. The HEALTHY Heart - Here is the person whose heart truly receives the Word of God, and ends up producing fruit. This is the person who is truly saved.

Many of the "converts" do not have the right kind of heart, so they end up disappearing.

Sermon Seeds B16

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2 Corinthians 9:6-8 etc.

WALLET WORSHIP

We are in a worship service.We have worshiped through singing.We have worshiped through praying.We have worshiped by reading the Scriptures.We have worshiped by listening to special music.

We are worshiping by listening and responding to the preaching of God's Word.

There was another act of worship in our service.

This act of worship is probably the most unpopular.

This act of worship is one that most do not want the pastor to talk about.

This act of worship is done with your wallet.

That's why I have entitled the sermon, "Wallet Worship".

I would like us to consider 3 things about worshiping God by Giving to His work.

THE REASONS FOR WALLET WORSHIP

Why should I part with my hard-earned money? Why should I put more than a token gift in the offering plate? There are, of course, many reasons. Here are 3:

1. Gratitude

When you give, to whom are you giving? Are you giving to the church, the pastor, the missionary, the Sunday School, or the building fund? No! When you give in worship, you are giving to the Lord! The church, the pastor, the missionary, the Sunday School and/or the building fund will benefit, but your giving should be to God.

If you know Christ as Savior, you're giving is out of gratitude for what He has done for you. See Ephesians 2:4-10 to see what He's done for us.

2. Ownership

Psalm 24:1-2 - Because of creation God owns everything. Because of creation God owns your possessions. Because of creation God owns you.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 shows us that God has an even greater hold on us as Christians. Because of what God has done for us, he owns us. He should be allowed to use those things he has entrusted into my care.

3. Dedication

Romans 12:1 - If my body is a living sacrifice, that means that all I have and all I am His. If what I have is that with he has entrusted to my keeping, I am responsible to properly use it.

THE WRONG KINDS OF WALLET WORSHIP

Wallet worship is wrong when we worship our wallets, instead of worshiping with our wallets. 1 Timothy 6:10

The wrong kinds of Wallet Worship include:

1. Being Selfish

Another word for it is "stingy". You want to be "comfortable", without regard to helping others. Luke 12:16-21

2. Being Scared

Many of you never started giving generously to God when you were young. Now you are afraid that you cannot afford to tithe or to give above the tithe to missions. You are afraid that ends will not meet. Our Lord answers this concern in Matthew 6:19-21, 31-33.

3. Being Sneaky

Some folks who talk the most about giving end up giving the least. Some will even try to deceive others about the amount of their contribution to the Lord's work. Acts 5:1-11

THE RIGHT PRINCIPLES OF WALLET WORSHIP

Here are four different principles to apply for the right kind of worship with the wallet.

1. THE ABRAHAM PRINCIPLE - Genesis 14:18-20

Abraham demonstrates the giving of the tithe.

There was no law as yet about giving when Abraham did this.

But Abraham gave willingly, gratefully, systematically, and generously to the Lord's work.

If Abraham considered the tithe as fitting, shouldn't we at least make that our minimum gift?

2. THE MALACHI PRINCIPLE - Malachi 3:8

The principle is to simply not to rob God! I think of the tithe as those, that we would give to the local church and the offerings are those gifts that are over and above the tithe. Often these gifts go to support missionaries. God promises blessing when we give properly. Malachi 3:10-11

3. THE WIDOW PRINCIPLE - Mark 12:41-44

Jesus is more impressed with the percentage of the gift (In this case it was 100%!), that he is the amount of the gift.

4. THE PAUL PRINCIPLE - 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Paul reminds us that we will reap in proportion to how much we sow. Vs. 6

We are to give purposefully, willingly, and cheerfully. Vs. 7

When that is done, there will be no lack. Vs. 8

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Revelation 5

A GREAT DAY IN HEAVEN

SEALED BOOK - Vs. 1

STRONG ANGEL - Vs. 2

SAD STATE - Vss. 3-4

SAVING KING - Vss. 5-7

STUPENDOUS WORSHIP - Vss. 8-14

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