Sermons by Jeff Souders (Page 9)
Senior Pastor
Real Problems: My Mind
“Sow a thought, reap anaction. Sow an action, reap ahabit. Sow a habit, reap acharacter. Sow a character,reap a destiny.” 3 BIBLICAL TRUTHS TO LIVE OUT 1. MY MIND IS A MYSTERY & GIFT 2. MY MIND IS THE BATTLEFIELD GOD HELPS ME CHANGE THE WAY I THINK
Real Problems: My “I” Problem
“God opposes theproud but gives graceto the humble.” James 4:6 THE “I”(pride) PROBLEM 1. PRIDE STUNTS MY GROWTH 2. PRIDE TAINTS MY RELATIONSHIPS 3. PRIDE CAUSES ME TO WORRY HOW TO GET YOURSELF SOME HUMILITY! 1. OWN UP TO YOUR WEAKNESS DAILY “A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance.” Pr. 28;13 2. BE REAL WITH YOU ABOUT YOU 3. SERVE OTHERS UNSELFISHLY 4. HUMBLE…
Real Problems: Worry
Real thoughts on worry TRUTH Worry only robs today of its peace. “Blessed are those whose strength is in You, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the valley of tears they dig a well and they go from strength to strength until each appears before God in Zion.” Psalm 84 WHY DIG A WELL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TEARS? 1. God meets you in the middle of trouble “Therefore I tell you don’t worry…
Real Problems: The What If’s of fear
The “What if’s” of fear Fear is placing fear in the “what-if’s” Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ‘The Lord did not appear toyou’?” Exodus 4:1 Why do your “what if’s” matter? Facing the“what if’s” of fear Acknowledge your fear and choose to trust God. My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride. 3When I am afraid, I will trust in you. 4In God, whose…
Real Problems: Fears in Relationships
“Let our lives lovingly expressthe truth in all things –speaking truly, dealing truly,living truly.” Ephesians 4:15 How fear messes up your relationships (Genesis 3:1-19) I. WHEN I’M AFRAID OF MY FAULTS, I BECOME DEFENSIVE II. WHEN I’M AFRAID OF MY FEELINGS, I BECOME DISTANT Feelings That Frighten Us III. WHEN I’M AFRAID OF LOSING MY FREEDOM, I BECOME DEMANDING. THE ANSWER
I Believe
1. I can believe Jesus because he showed us his purpose “The chief priests were looking for false evidence against Jesus so they could put Him to death. But theydid not find anything. Then they said, Tell us if You are the Christ the Son of God.’Yes, it is as you say,’ said Jesus. Then they spit in His face and struck Him with their fists. Others slapped him…” See Matt. 26:59-68 “Jesus said, `I did not come to judge…
The Message of Easter
A note that the weekend of 4/1 was the severe thunderstorm and tornadoes that touched down in Whiteland. Impact Christian Church was undamaged but we were without power during service. We thank the Lord for the safety he provided us. There was no loss of life in Whiteland to our knowledge. ‘For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled(REUNITED ), shall we be saved…
Faith & Surrender
“Follow all the directions the Lord has given you. Then life will go well for you…” Deut.5:33 Promises of a surrendered life Results of A Surrendered Life Adverbs of Surrender 1. SURRENDER TO HIM QUICKLY 2. SURRENDER TO HIMTOTALLY 3. SUBMIT TO HIM JOYFULLY 4. SURRENDER TO HIM DAILY “Not all people who sound religious are really godly. They may refer to Me as ‘Lord,’ but they still won’t enter heaven. The decisive issue is whether they obey My Father.”…
Expecting the Best: When Facing Giants
“According to your faith will it be done to you.” Matthew 9:29 “Faith assures us of things we expect…” Heb. 11:1 (G.W) Why expect the best ? 1 Samuel 17:1-52 (David faces Goliath) How to expect the best, even when facing the giants