Unwrapping Christmas: The Gift Jesus Understands
When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 NLT Intro Priests made sacrifices for the forgiveness of sins. Priests prayed prayers on behalf of the people to God. If we don’t understand the holiness of God, we will always have a casual…
Living on a Prayer: I surrender
“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 TRUTH God’s Kingdom IS WHEREVER JESUS IS KING SERIOUS QUESTIONS: Do you want what Jesus wants for you? Or, do you want Jesus to want what you want ? 1. Let Go of being in charge “Let go, and know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth.” Psalm 46:10 “If a person’s thinking is controlled by his sinful…
Are You Living a Distracted Life: Part 2?
In this sermon, Pastor Jeff outlines the importance of praying as an everyday part of our lives.
Are You Living a Distracted Life: Part 1?
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us … Hebrews: 12:1 NIV We throw off everything that hinders. We run with perseverance. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. 12Therefore,…
Your Best Days Are Now
… They did so, 9and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” John 2:8-10 NIV Jesus entered Jericho…
When You’re Too Busy for What Matters
As he [Jesus] walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him. Mark 2:14 NIV The greatest enemy to the life you want may be the life that you’re living. TRUTH: If we follow an unrushed Jesus, we should be living an unrushed life. “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll…
Guardrails with Money
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” Matthew 6:24 Two Ditches That Need Guardrails: Consuming Hoarding Greed is simply the assumption that it’s all for my consumption. Three Actions to Overcome Greed: Give Save Love Supporting Scriptures Matthew 6:31 “ so do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?”…
Guardrails: Enough is Enough
Guardrail a personal standard of behavior that becomes a matter of Conscience Fact: ”I want others to have Guardrails” maybe not me? Fact: “Guardrails may keep me from something I want.” Fact: “Having guardrails is good but there is still temptation there.” Daniel’s Challenge Daniel made up his mind before he knew how his story ended Daniel 1:8 Daniel resolved- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH=GUARDRAIL The God Factor: Daniel 1:9 “ NOW GOD” Because Daniel said no enough is enough GOD STEPS IN…
Guardrails in Marriage
“Marriage should be honored by all, and husbands and wives must be faithful to each other. God will judge those who are immoral and those who commit adultery.” Heb 13:4 Guardrail–a personal standard of behavior that becomes a matter of Conscience 7 Cliffs of Marriage Unmet needs Unmet expectations Underdeveloped self esteem Unresolved conflict Uncontrolled thoughts Unprotected lifestyle Unreliable commitment 6 Guardrails for a Stronger Marriage 1. Commit to god’s standard of morality. “How can a young man keep his…