SERMON SEEDS K41 FOR 12/24/07
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SERMON SEEDS FOR DECEMBER 24, 2007
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THERE WILL BE NO SERMON SEEDS NEXT WEEK. HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. THE NEXT SERMON SEEDS WILL BE FOR JANUARY 6th.
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NEW YEARS ACROSTIC
N Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12
E Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 100:4
W Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. Mark 13:35-37
Y Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalms 23:4
E Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalms 127:1
A Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7-8
R Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Ecclesiastes 12:1 Pastor Jack Peters
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Psalm 138
IN THE NEW YEAR
I WILL WORSHIP Vss. 1-2
I WILL CRY Vs. 3 - In the day when I cried
I WILL RECEIVE Vs. 3 - thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
I WILL HUMBLE MYSELF Vs. 6
I WILL BE HELPED Vss. 7-8
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PROVERBS FOR THE NEW YEAR
TRUST Proverbs 3:5-6, 29:25
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Proverbs 29:25
TRAIN Proverbs 22:6, 29:17
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Proverbs 29:17
THINK Proverbs 12:5, 16:3
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Proverbs 12:5
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Proverbs 16:3
TRAVEL Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18
TALK Proverbs 15:1-4
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. Proverbs 15:1-4
TREASURE Proverbs 22:1
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1
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Romans 11:33-12:2
BASIC SANCTIFICATION (Could be used as a New Years message.)
CONSIDER GODS GREATNESS Romans 11:33-36
COMMIT YOUR BODY Romans 12:1
CONVERT YOUR THINKING Romans 12:2
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Hebrews 2:1-4
THE NEW YEAR STARTS NOW
It is a New Year! That means 365 days to do that which pleases God. That means we should:
TAKE HEED
Hebrews 2:1 - Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
TAKE NOTICE
Hebrews 2:2 - For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
TAKE THOUGHT
Hebrews 2:3-4 - How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
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TIMES FOR THE NEW YEAR
(The word times in Psalms and Proverbs)
TIMES OF TROUBLE
Psalms 9:9 - The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
TIMES IN GODS HAND
Psalms 31:15 - My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
TIMES OF PRAISE
Psalms 34:1 - I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
TIMES OF TRUST
Psalms 62:8 - Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
TIMES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Psalms 106:3 - Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
TIMES OF DELIVERANCE
Psalms 106:43 - Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
TIMES OF SATISFACTION
Proverbs 5:19 - Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.
TIMES OF LOVE
Proverbs 17:17 - A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
TIMES OF RESILIENCE
Proverbs 24:16 - For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
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Ephesians 6:17
MULTI-PURPOSE WEAPON
#7 BROTHERS ARMED FOR BATTLE Ephesians 6:10-18
A Complete Lesson
Ephesians 6:17 - And take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
· What is the best sports defensive game you have ever seen?
· What is the best sports offensive game you have ever seen?
· In sports and war what is the value of a good defense?
· What is the value of a good offense?
· In the modern military, what do you see as good offensive weapons and defensive weapons?
· How does each piece of armor that we have studied so far provide good defense for the Christian?
The Sword of the Spirit is a multi-purpose weapon, used for both defense and offense in our war against the world, the flesh, and the devil. Of course this sword is actually the Word of God.
ABOUT THE SWORD
· The sword to which Paul refers here is the machaira, which varied in length from six to eighteen inches. It was the common sword carried by Roman foot soldiers and was the principle weapon in hand to hand combat. Carried in a sheath or scabbard attached to their belts, it was always at hand and ready for use. John Mac Arthur The MacArthur New Testament Commentary, Ephesians, (Chicago, Illinois, Moody Press, 1986), pp. 367-368
SWORD QUALITY
2 Timothy 3:16 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Peter 1:20-21 - Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Romans 15:4 - For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Psalms 19:7-11 - The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
SWORD DRILL
· READ
· STUDY
2 Timothy 2:15 - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
· LISTEN
1 Corinthians 1:18 - For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
· MEMORIZE
· Joshua 1:8 - This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
· MEDITATE
Psalms 1:2-3 - But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psalms 119:97-100 - O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
SWORD PARRIES
Matthew 4:1-11 - Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. Most of these points were suggested by R. Kent Hughes, Ephesians, The Mystery of the Body of Christ, (Wheaton, Illinois, Crossway Books, 1990), pp. 244-245
SWORD THRUSTS
Matthew 28:18-20 - And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Mark 16:15 - And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
2 Timothy 4:2 - Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
Hebrews 3:12-13 - Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
1 Peter 4:10-11 - As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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