SERMON SEEDS G45 FOR 1/26/04
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Genesis 2:18 etc.
EVE!
EVE'S STANDING 2:18, 24
1. Helper Vs. 18
2. One flesh with Adam 24
EVE'S SIN 3:1-6, 13
EVE'S SAVIOR 3:15
Here is the first promise of our wonderful Lord and Savior.
EVE'S SORROW 3:16, 22-24, 4:1-8
1. In childbirth 3:16
2. In separation from God 3:22-24
3. In experiencing the murder of her son by her son 4:1-8
Sermon Seeds A45
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Psalm 1
THE GODLY MAN
HIS DISCERNMENT - Vs. 1
He is happy (blessed) because he avoids the "counsel of the ungodly", "the way of sinners", and "the seat of the scornful."
HIS DELIGHT - Vs. 2
He delights in God's Word, continually meditating on it. Of course the right kind of meditation will lead to obedience. Joshua 1:8
HIS DISTINCTIVES - Vs. 3
He will be like a productive tree planted by a good water supply. He will be fruitful and have continually green leaves. I think the leaves refer to our testimonies.
HIS DESTINY - Vss. 4-6
He will stand in judgment. Vs. 5
He will stand in the congregation of the righteous. Vs. 5
The Lord knows his way, bringing him to Heaven. Vs. 6
Sermon Seeds C30
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ISAIAH 40:27-31
DON'T YOU KNOW? HAVEN'T YOU HEARD?
The people in this room and their families have many problems, some I am aware of, most I am not.
There is the current election crisis that makes many of us uneasy.
There are problems with cancer and possible cancer.
There are problems with heart disease.
There are problems associated with old age.
There are problems with sick and aging parents or spouses.
There are problems with finances.
There are misunderstandings between friends.
Some have failed to forgive others for things done years ago.
There are people who have no self-esteem or very low self-esteem.
There are many who suffer from guilt over things done in the past.
There are some who have cheated, who have lied, who have been unfaithful in some way.
It would not surprise me if somebody's marriage was in trouble or if one of your loved ones has a marriage in trouble.
It would not surprise me if somebody here has a drug or alcohol problem, or a family member has a drug or alcohol problem.
And you teenagers and college students face temptations, worries, and fears that us adults know nothing of.
And personally we often struggle over our inability to do what we should do and not do what we shouldn't do.
We can be overwhelmed by the needs we know of. Add even more hidden needs, and we can begin to think that things are impossible!
Many times we do not have these problems ourselves, but we know loved ones and friends that do. Many a parent is distraught over the actions of their children. Many a child is distraught over the actions of their parents!
It is very easy to get worried, concerned and frustrated over our own problems and the problems of others especially when they are people we love.
Sometimes we get totally distracted and overwhelmed with problems. It is possible to become sick with worry, fret and care!
In our text, the nation Israel was having trouble, and thought that God had forsaken them. Vs. 27
In the midst of all that you are facing, you may feel like God has forsaken or forgotten you. You feel alone. You wonder when you are ever going to get some relief from the increasing difficulties in your life.
In verse 28 Isaiah begins to encourage Israel and us with the words "Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard,"
We would say, "Don't you know? Haven't you heard?"
In the midst of all your worries and problems, DON'T YOU KNOW? HAVEN'T YOU HEARD? GOD IS ALIVE! - Vs. 28
1. God is eternal. Psalm 90:2
2. God is the Creator. Genesis 1:1
3. God does not grow faint or weary. Jeremiah 32:17, Luke 1:37, Luke 18:27
4. God's understanding is infinite.
I am glad that I have a God who understands more than I do!
That's why Jesus could say as God,
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
DON'T YOU KNOW? HAVEN'T YOU HEARD?
GOD ASSISTS - Vs. 29
God gives power to the faint. Those who are weak and weary within themselves, God helps.
To begin with, God does not give the mighty eternal life.
God gives the weak eternal life. Romans 3:10, Ephesians 2:8-9
After we are saved, God is still available to help the weak.
That's you and I. We still need help. We still need God's strength. Philippians 4:13
We have at least two problems when we face the difficulties of life. First, we do not realize how much power is available to us. Ephesians 1:15-23
Second, we do not ask God to pour out His power on us and our friends. Ephesians 3:14-16
DON'T YOU KNOW? HAVEN'T YOU HEARD?
GOD ASSURES - Vss. 30-31
Vs. 30 - There will be times so bad that the youths will be weak even the strong young men fall.
Vs. 31 - But here is God's assurance to us.
Those that wait upon the Lord will:
SOAR like the eagle - "...mount up with wings as eagles."
Have SPURTS of strength - "...run and not be weary."
Have STAMINA in for the long haul - "...walk and not faint."
So how do we wait on the Lord?
1. With Patience Proverbs 3:5-6
2. In Precept (God's word) Romans 15:4, Psalm 1:1-3
3. In Prayer - Matthew 7:7-8, Philippians 4:6-7
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Matthew 4:19
SO, YOU WANT TO BE A SOUL WINNER
Do you want to be a soul winner? That is do you want to bring people to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus as Savior?
Te way we start winning souls may surprise you.
Read Matthew 4:18-22.
Jesus was walking along the sea of Galilee.
Peter and Andrew were casting a net to fish.
James and John were mending their fishing nets.
Jesus called them all to be his disciples.
And in calling them to discipleship, Jesus was also calling them to be those who share the good news of the Gospel with others, to be soul winners.
The key verse that tells us much about soul winning is
Matthew 4:19 - And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
In this verse we see:
THERES A PRIORITY
THERES A PROCESS
THERES A PROMISE
THERES A PRIORITY
Many people who would like to win friends and loved ones to Christ make a grave mistake.
So to speak, they put the cart before the horse.
They think about witnessing or try to witness before they follow the command of Jesus is this verse!
The command is Follow Me!
Jesus wants followers before he wants witnesses.
A follower is a disciple. A disciple is a learner.
Although new Christians can certainly witness for the Lord and should, it is the Christian who is a committed disciple of Christs that will be the most effective witness.
I believe that truly following Jesus involves several things.
· SALVATION
The person who is going to be a soul winner, must be saved himself. I believe that Peter, Andrew, James and John all had encounters with Jesus in John 1:35-42.
I believe that the other disciple of John the Baptist that followed Jesus was John the Brother of James who wrote the Gospel of John. I believe that he too, found his brother and brought him to Jesus.
To be someones follower, you must believe in that person.
It is the Lord Jesus who died for your sins and mine. He took the punishment for our sins upon Himself. 2 Corinthians 5:21
The Lord Jesus did not stay dead, but arose from the dead.
It is faith in the Lord Jesus as our only hope for forgiveness and for heaven that gives us eternal life.
John 3:16, John 3:36
To be a fisher of men you must be caught by the Lord Jesus yourself.
To be a true follower of Jesus, you must place your faith in Him for your own salvation.
· SACRIFICE
Following Jesus involves sacrifice.
It means loving Him enough to give your whole life to Him.
Why should you and I love the Lord Jesus?
We should love Him because He is God. John 1:1-2
We should love Him because He is our creator. John 1:3
Most of all, we should love Him because He made the ultimate sacrifice for us, giving His life as a ransom for ours. 1 Timothy 2:5-6, 1 John 4:19
How deep is our love for Christ to go?
Our love of Christ is to be one of total sacrifice so that no one else is loved more. Luke 14:26-27
Your love for the Lord Jesus is to be so strong that love for anyone else pales in comparison.
Luke 9:23-24
You may wonder why sacrifice is such an important part of following Jesus.
Jesus giving His all was essential for us to be saved. You and I giving our all is essential as we serve the one who saved us.
And you will only be a truly dedicated soul winner, when your life is a sacrifice so that you are willing to go and do whatever He says. Romans 12:1-2
· SCHOOLING
We already said that a disciple is a learner.
A disciple of Jesus must be taught by and about Jesus.
The early disciples spent lots of time with Jesus.
They ate with Jesus.
They worked with Jesus.
The disciples listened as Jesus taught them and also the multitudes that followed Him.
They saw His miracles.
They saw what he was like in the private times, when the world in general was not watching.
How will you learn from Jesus today?
First you need to learn to love and read his Word.
Second you need to learn to communicate with Him.
Jesus calls it abiding. John 15:7
Third you need to be discipled by Godly followers of the Lord Jesus. Ephesians 4:11-12
2 Timothy 2:2
· SUBMISSION
Jesus said it so simply.
John 14:15 - If ye love me, keep my commandments.
John 14:21 - He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
It is the submissive follower of Jesus who will witness to whoever and wherever the Lord sends.
SALVATION
SACRIFICE
SCHOOLING
SUBMISSION
· STAYING POWER
A true follower of Jesus is faithful.
He has staying power or sticktuitiveness.
He continues to follow no matter how tough things get or how inconvenient they get.
He continues to follow even when others dont want to listen to what they have to say. Luke 9:57-62
Jesus says Follow Me.
That is to be the Priority of my life.
SALVATION
SACRIFICE
SCHOOLING
SUBMISSION
STAYING POWER
THERES A PRIORITY
THERES A PROCESS
Jesus says, Follow me and I will make you.
Who made Paul and Peter great soul winners?
Who made Dwight Moody a great soul winner?
Who made Billy Graham the greatest evangelist of our generation?
God did.
Jesus is saying If you follow me, being saved, living a sacrificial life of love, letting me school you, submitting to me in obedience and sticking with it, I will make you. You will be all that I want you to be.
Being effective for Jesus is a process of Jesus making us.
As we mature the more he will be able to use us.
And we have the confidence that he will work through us in the Power of the Holy Ghost. Acts 1:8,
Isaiah 55:10-11
If we have are following Jesus, He will not only give us the words to say, but the Holy Spirits power behind. That doesnt mean that every person we witness to will be saved, but the words we say will have impact.
And remember, God uses many people to get his message across. You may be one of many to witness to a person who will eventually be saved.
1 Corinthians 3:6 - I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
THERES A PRIORITY
THERES A PROCESS
THERES A PROMISE
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Jesus has promised to make us Fishers of Men.
We will be able to bring men and women to Jesus Christ as Savior.
What a privilege that is.
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Mark 6:1-6
REJECTED!
One of the greatest negative feelings we will ever experience is that of rejection!
People have been rejected by their spouses, their children, their parents, their friends, their fellow workers, their fellow church members, and a host of others!
The saddest rejection of all is when someone rejects the Lord Jesus!
Jesus is rejected every time a person does not trust Him as their Savior. John 3:17-18, 36
In our text Jesus visits his hometown. Jesus is rejected!
OFFENSE OF THE PEOPLE - Vss. 1-3
OBSERVATION BY JESUS - Vs. 4
OBSTRUCTION OF BLESSING - Vss. 5-6
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2 Corinthians 12:7-10
HANDLING HINDRANCES
PAUL'S PROBLEM - Vs. 7
PAUL'S PRAYER - Vs. 8
PAUL'S POWER - Vs. 9
PAUL'S PRAISE - Vs. 10
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Colossians 4:2-4
RESPONSIBILITIES IN PRAYER
We are to CONTINUE in prayer. ( Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
We are to WATCH in prayer. (1 Peter 4:7)
We are to BE THANKFUL in prayer. (Philippians 4:6)
We are to BE CONSIDERATE in prayer, praying for the needs of others. Vss. 3-4 (Ephesians 6:18)
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