Sermons by Jeff Souders (Page 16)

Sermons by Jeff Souders (Page 16)

Senior Pastor

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…

Guardrails in Relationships

Guardrail a personal standard of behavior that becomes a matter of Conscience Intro Why are relationships important?-Friends can actually determine the direction and the quality of your life. Proverbs 13:20“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” Definition of fool- a fool is a person who knows the difference between right and wrong but doesn’t care “Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself” Proverbs 26:4…

Guardrails

Pastor Jeff talks about lessons for living a Godly life based on Paul’s teaching.