SERMON SEEDS K50 FOR 3/3/08
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SERMON SEEDS FOR FEBRUARY 25, 2008
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Joshua 7
POWER FAILURE!
Many people were concerned about he Y2K problem.
Because of thousands of computers programmed in an antiquated way, there could have
been many problems when the year 2,000 arrived.
One of the great fears was that electric power will fail either on a regional
or national basis.
Personally, I want Christians to be more concerned about a Spiritual power
failure in their lives than an electric power failure. We need to take Psalm
66:18 to heart!
One group that experienced a severe power failure was the nation Israel as
it was conquering the Promised Land. After a great victory at Jericho, the
Israelites experience a great defeat or power failure at Ai.
THE COVETOUSNESS OF ACHAN - Vss. 1
Notice that one man sinned here, but Israel was held accountable. Our sins
affect others. Also notice that sin does not escape the eye of God!
THE CONQUEST OF ISRAEL - Vss. 2-5
Joshua listened to the spies, instead of consulting with God.
Israel expected an easy victory. Instead, because of Achan's sin, there was
a miserable defeat!
THE COMPLAINT OF JOSHUA - Vss. 6-10
THE COMMAND OF GOD - Vss. 10-15
God told Joshua to "get up" because it was a time of action.
The sin had to be dealt with, if Israel would have victory.
Israel had to deal with sin! The same principle is found in Matthew 18:15-17
and 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 9-11
THE CONFRONTATION OF SIN - Vss. 16- 26
Israel is called together. Vs. 16
The guilty party is found. Vss. 17-18
He is proven guilty. Vss. 19-22
He is judged. Vss. 24-26
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Psalm 24
PRAISING THE LORD!
THE GREATNESS OF GOD Vss. 1-2
THE GENERATION OF GOD Vss. 3-6
THE GLORY OF GOD Vss. 7-10
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Mark 4:35-41
WHAT TO TAKE ON THE VOYAGE
TAKE CHRIST Vss. 35-36
TAKE CONSIDERATION Vs. 37 There will be storms.
TAKE COUNSEL Vs. 38 Ask Jesus for help.
TAKE COMFORT Vs. 39 Jesus will calm the storm.
TAKE CONFIDENCE Vs. 40 Have faith!
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John 6:60-71
ROLL CALL
THE THINNING OF THE ROLL Vss. 60-66
THE TRUST OF THE REDEEMED Vss. 67-69
THE TRAITOR IN THE RANKS Vss. 70-71
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Galatians 5:19-26
ON LIFES JOURNEY
FRUSTRATING (FRUITLESS) FLESH Vss. 19-21
FRUITFUL FORCE (THE HOLY SPIRIT) Vss. 22-23
FANTASTIC FEATS (FINISH) Vss. 24-26
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Revelation 3
CHURCH SAMPLER Part 2
THE BACK OF THE BOOK #4
Read the poem, It Isnt the Church, Its You. (See below.)
I think most of us agree that the author of this poem has a point!
If we dont like the church, its because its made up of people just like us! We are the ones who can help fix it!
In Revelation 2-3 Jesus is talking about the things that are. He is talking about types of churches that still exist today. As we said last time, these churches are made up of people who are just like the churches they attend. Before telling us about future things, Jesus is telling us exactly like it is now. And in the messages to these churches, Jesus not only tells us whats wrong with us, but how to fix it. We have already seen:
· Revelation 2:1-7 The Subtly Flawed Church Ephesus
· Revelation 2:8-11 The Suffering Church Smyrna
· Revelation 2:12-17 The Infiltrated Church Pergamos
· Revelation 2:18-29 The Broadminded Church Thyatira
Revelation 3:1-6 - THE DEAD CHURCH Sardis
There are many churches which appear to be alive and well like the church in Sardis. They had a good reputation. They had been successful in the past, but in reality they were dead.
THE LORDS DEATH PRONOUNCEMENT -Vs. 1 The Lord Jesus who is working through the Holy Spirit and holds each pastor in his hand, makes the death pronouncement.
THE LORDS DEMANDS FOR REPENTANCE Vss. 2-3 - Their works were not perfect because they were not done in the power of the Holy Spirit. They needed to wake up, strengthen, remember, repent. If they did not watch they would be removed.
THE LORDS DELIGHT IN THE FAITHFUL -Vs. 4 There were a few in this dead church who were very much alive in Christ!
THE LORDS DECLARATION OF HOPE - Vss. 5-6 Truly saved individuals are overcomers. They need not fear losing their salvation.
Revelation 3:7-13 - THE CHURCH WITH THE OPEN DOOR Philadelphia - It is a real blessing when our Lord Jesus gives us open doors of opportunity. The church in Philadelphia was such a church.
CHARACTER OF CHRIST - Vs. 7 The success of this church is based on the character of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is in charge. He is holy. He is true.
He has the key of David. This is a reference to Eliakim, who was evidently steward to King Hezekiah's house. He had access to, and was responsible for all the king's wealth (Isaiah 22:20-22). Spiritually speaking, our Lord Jesus has access and the key to the King's riches. He opens and closes as he pleases. He is responsible for all blessings. What he opens no man can close. What He closes, no man can open.
COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHURCH - Vs. 8 - They had a little power, and evidently used it. They kept His word. They did not deny His name. As a result, the Lord gave them an "open door".
CONFRONTATION WITH THE ENEMY - Vs. 9
False Jews, those who did not believe on Messiah were persecuting the church. The Lord would defeat them. Philippians 2:9-11
COMFORT FOR THE FUTURE - Vs. 10 I personally think that the "hour of temptation" or testing is the Great Tribulation. The church will be taken out before it happens by way of the rapture.
CHALLENGE TO PERSEVERE - Vss. 11-13 Even people who have been faithful can slip and lose their crowns (rewards). Therefore, we are to remain faithful.
A pillar speaks of strength, stability and honor. Receiving names is an honor reserved for overcomers.
Revelation 3:14-21 - THE LUKEWARM CHURCH - LAODICEA
The last of the seven churches addressed by our Lord Jesus seems to be very prevalent in our world today. The water supply in Laodicea came by aqueduct over a few miles. The water was only lukewarm by the time it got there.
THE LORD'S APPRAISAL - Vss. 14-17 Jesus has the authority to judge. Because He is the creator, He is the faithful and true witness.
Jesus problem was with their lack of commitment towards Him one way or another. As lukewarm, they were disgusting. And yet they thought they were rich and had it made!
THE LORD'S ADVICE - Vss. 18-19
· They needed to come and make purchases. Isaiah 55:1-3
· They were being rebuked and chastened because they were loved.
THE LORD'S AVAILABILITY - Vss. 20-22
· Jesus is knocking. He is available to all who will open the door.
· Overcomers will reign with Christ.
· Each message for each church has a commandment to hear at the end of it.
IT ISNT THE CHURCH ITS YOU!
Author Unknown
If you want to have the kind of a church
Like the kind of a church you like,
You needn't slip your clothes in a grip
And start on a long, long hike.
You'll only find what you left behind,
For there's nothing really new.
It's a knock at yourself when you knock your church;
It isn't the church--it's you.
When everything seems to be going wrong,
And trouble seems everywhere brewing;
Just take a look at yourself and say,
"What's the use of being blue?"
Are you doing your "bit" to make things "hit"?
It isn't the church--it's you.
It's really strange sometimes, don't you know,
That things go as well as they do,
When we think of the little--the very small mite--
We add to the work of the few.
We sit, and stand round, and complain of what's done,
And do very little but fuss.
Are we bearing our share of the burdens to bear?
It isn't the church--it's us.
So, if you want to have the kind of church
Like the kind of a church you like,
Put off your guile, and put on your best smile,
And hike, my brother, just hike,
To the work in hand that has to be done--
The work of saving a few.
It isn't the church that is wrong, my boy;
It isn't the church--it's you.
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NO MATTER WHAT!
This message was presented on 3/2/08 on a Sunday when we were counting money that came in for a new fellowship hall. We needed $20,000 in checks and cash or we were going to return the money and not build. The point of the message is, no matter whether we build or not build these truths are still true.
By the way, at the end of the service we discovered that the total gifts were $24,600! We plan to build! PRAISE THE LORD!
NO MATTER WHAT JESUS IS STILL LORD!
Ephesians 1:19-20, Ephesians 1:20-23, Philippians 2:8-9, Philippians 2:10-11,
Acts 4:12, Acts 16:31, Galatians 6:14
NO MATTER WHAT THE BIBLE IS STILL GODS WORD
Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 15:4, Jeremiah 15:16, Psalm 119:11, 2 Timothy 2:15
PEOPLE ARE STILL LOST
John 3:13, John 3:36, Revelation 20:15
NO MATTER WHAT WE ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE
· TO LOVE - Matthew 22:37-38, Matthew 22:39-40
· TO GROW 2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 3:10
· TO LIVE Romans 12:1-2
· TO PRAY 1 Timothy 2:1-4
· TO DO Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16
· TO WITNESS Mark 6:15, 1 Peter 3:15
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