John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Pastor Rick Jackson
I. A WORD OF WARNING “In the world ye shall have tribulation”
1. Against Entanglement [2 Peter 2:20]
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Matthew 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
2. Against Enemies [Matthew 13:28]
He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?
3. Against Enamorment [1 John 2:15]
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
II. A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT “be of good cheer”
1. For the Forgiveness of Sins [Matthew 9:2]
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
2. For the Person of the Saviour [Mark 6:50]
For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
3. For the Victory of Christ [Acts 27:25]
Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
III. A WORD OF REASON “I have overcome the world”
1. The Reason is a Person [John 14:1-6]
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
2. The Reason is a Promise [1 John 5:4-5]
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
3. The Reason is a Product [Romans 8:37]
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
QUOTES OF THE WEEK!
CEO Christians. (Christmas and Easter Only) - unknown
Arctic River Christians. (Frozen at the mouth)
Pastors tend to be very easy targets of criticism, but over the years I have worked closely enough with a number of them to appreciate the demands their calling places upon their lives on a daily basis. - J.M. Njoroge
Another aspect of despair is hopelessness, the kind that can spring from a feeling of failure or a feeling that things will never improve or maybe even from from physical and mental/emotional exhaustion. The cure may be as simple as a good night's rest or a weekend getaway to the need to recognize God's daily graciousness and goodness to us. With that renewed perspective we ought to be able to do our work "heartily, as to the lord, and not unto men " (Col. 3:23. -Dr. Royce Short
Finish the job. - Dr. Bob Jones, Sr.
Monday, December 28, 2009
FACE LIFE
GAL. 2:18-21
Adapted from Dr. Lee Roberson by Pastor Rick Jackson
Isaiah 50:7 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
Ezekiel 3:9 As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
Luke 9:51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
What does the future hold? These last days of 2009? 2010? Beyond? Our lives may be dangerous. Our lives may be busy. Our lives may be uncertain… afflicted…challenging.
We may not know what the future holds but the Christian knows Who holds the future.
Gal. 2:20 gives us a 3-fold plan to face the uncertain future. First, we must:
I. FACE LIFE AS A TWICE BORN PERSON [2:20]
1. Know Christ- Receive Him as Saviour [Jn. 1:12, Gal. 1:11-16]
2. Study Christ- Know Him Intimately [Phil. 3:10, II Pet. 3:18]
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
3. Obey Christ- Yield to Him as Lord [Gal. 1:10, Luke 6:46]
And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
How much we miss by not doing this. A king took a bag and went out to a busy intersection… dug a hole & put the bag therein and covered it with a large stone. Many were bothered by the stone and complained but none moved it. Eventually the king called a meeting at the intersection, removed the stone and the bag which was revealed to be filled with much gold and a note that simply read, “For him who moves the stone”
Secondly, we must:
II. FACE LIFE AS A CRUCIFIED PERSON [2:20]
What did Paul mean? Die to self! A boy asked an older Christian what does that mean. He was told to go to a grave and say bad things about the person buried there. When he came back he was asked what was the response.
“Nothing, he’s dead.” He was told to go back and say nice things. When he came back he was again asked about the response.
“Nothing, he’s dead.”
“You are beginning to understand what it means to die to self then.”
If we fail to die to self what will happen? We will:
1. Fail to Bear Fruit [John 12:24]
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
2. Forfeit Peace of Heart [John 12:25]
He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
3. Fail to Glorify the Lord [John 12:If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.]
And the thirdly, we must:
III. FACE LIFE AS A INDWELT PERSON [2:20]
1. Live Dually- there is the Power of Two [Gal. 2:20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12]
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
2. Live Fully- there is the Presence of Christ [John 10:10]
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
3. Live Richly- there are the Precepts of Christ [Colossians 3:16]
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Adapted from Dr. Lee Roberson by Pastor Rick Jackson
Isaiah 50:7 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
Ezekiel 3:9 As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
Luke 9:51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
What does the future hold? These last days of 2009? 2010? Beyond? Our lives may be dangerous. Our lives may be busy. Our lives may be uncertain… afflicted…challenging.
We may not know what the future holds but the Christian knows Who holds the future.
Gal. 2:20 gives us a 3-fold plan to face the uncertain future. First, we must:
I. FACE LIFE AS A TWICE BORN PERSON [2:20]
1. Know Christ- Receive Him as Saviour [Jn. 1:12, Gal. 1:11-16]
2. Study Christ- Know Him Intimately [Phil. 3:10, II Pet. 3:18]
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
3. Obey Christ- Yield to Him as Lord [Gal. 1:10, Luke 6:46]
And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
How much we miss by not doing this. A king took a bag and went out to a busy intersection… dug a hole & put the bag therein and covered it with a large stone. Many were bothered by the stone and complained but none moved it. Eventually the king called a meeting at the intersection, removed the stone and the bag which was revealed to be filled with much gold and a note that simply read, “For him who moves the stone”
Secondly, we must:
II. FACE LIFE AS A CRUCIFIED PERSON [2:20]
What did Paul mean? Die to self! A boy asked an older Christian what does that mean. He was told to go to a grave and say bad things about the person buried there. When he came back he was asked what was the response.
“Nothing, he’s dead.” He was told to go back and say nice things. When he came back he was again asked about the response.
“Nothing, he’s dead.”
“You are beginning to understand what it means to die to self then.”
If we fail to die to self what will happen? We will:
1. Fail to Bear Fruit [John 12:24]
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
2. Forfeit Peace of Heart [John 12:25]
He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
3. Fail to Glorify the Lord [John 12:If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.]
And the thirdly, we must:
III. FACE LIFE AS A INDWELT PERSON [2:20]
1. Live Dually- there is the Power of Two [Gal. 2:20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12]
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
2. Live Fully- there is the Presence of Christ [John 10:10]
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
3. Live Richly- there are the Precepts of Christ [Colossians 3:16]
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
WHAT DO YOU HAVE AFTER CHRISTMAS?
Luke 2:21-24, 36-38
Pastor Rick Jackson
It doesn’t matter if you got what you wanted for Christmas or not. It doesn’t matter if your relatives came or didn’t come. It doesn’t matter if you got to eat what you wanted. Really, all of that doesn’t matter because Christmas 2009 is over, gone, finished, ended. The question is -what do you have after Christmas? The Bible answers that by telling us the situation of a woman just 8 days after the first Christmas. And what she had- in the broad sense- we all have.
So, what do we all have after Christmas? WE ALL HAVE A:
I. PERSONAL HERITAGE [v. 36]
This of course is completely out of your control. You cannot choose your heritage. You must live with it. You can take the good and use it for the glory of God, take the bad and learn from it and by God’s grace go beyond it. No-one’s past is perfect and no-one’s past need beat them.
Some complain because their future is set for them [Prince Charles, etc] Some complain because they’re future is so vague. My friend, that’s not the point is it?
1. Her Name Was Anna [same as Hannah=favored] -but we’ve all been favored haven’t we…
2. Her Father was Phanuel [OT “Peniel”] -surrender to God and win
Genesis 32:30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
Genesis 32:31 And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.
3. Her Tribe was Aser [Happy]
Genesis 30:13 And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.
Leah’s daddy tricked her husband into marrying her. You can be like Leah and make lemonade out of lemons or you can be miserable!
Something else you can’t control and she couldn’t control is living in a:
II. PARTICULAR HAPPENSTANCE [v. 36-37a]
The situation you find yourself living in is to a great extent out of your control. Now what little part you have control over you ought use to the best of your ability to the glory of Almighty God. But my friends, some things you just can’t control or stop.
1. Her Health was Not Good [v. 36b, 1:7, 18]
2. She was Widowed after 7 Years of Marriage [v. 36c]
3. She was Now 84 and apparently Childless [v. 37, barren or outlived her kids]
But wait, there’s something we all have, & all have a great deal of control over. We all have a:
III. POTENTIAL HAPPINESS [v. 37-38]
Our country was actually founded on this premise. In our Declaration of Independence are these words, "We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." - Thomas Jefferson
Note that Jefferson didn’t say the promise of happiness- but the pursuit of it. Anna found it. With all her negative circumstances, she found her happiness. How did she do it?
1. Through Personal Service [v. 37b]
2. Through Personal Sacrifice [v. 37c]
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Philippians 2:17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
Philippians 4:18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
3. Through Personal Salvation [v. 38]
Pastor Rick Jackson
It doesn’t matter if you got what you wanted for Christmas or not. It doesn’t matter if your relatives came or didn’t come. It doesn’t matter if you got to eat what you wanted. Really, all of that doesn’t matter because Christmas 2009 is over, gone, finished, ended. The question is -what do you have after Christmas? The Bible answers that by telling us the situation of a woman just 8 days after the first Christmas. And what she had- in the broad sense- we all have.
So, what do we all have after Christmas? WE ALL HAVE A:
I. PERSONAL HERITAGE [v. 36]
This of course is completely out of your control. You cannot choose your heritage. You must live with it. You can take the good and use it for the glory of God, take the bad and learn from it and by God’s grace go beyond it. No-one’s past is perfect and no-one’s past need beat them.
Some complain because their future is set for them [Prince Charles, etc] Some complain because they’re future is so vague. My friend, that’s not the point is it?
1. Her Name Was Anna [same as Hannah=favored] -but we’ve all been favored haven’t we…
2. Her Father was Phanuel [OT “Peniel”] -surrender to God and win
Genesis 32:30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
Genesis 32:31 And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.
3. Her Tribe was Aser [Happy]
Genesis 30:13 And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.
Leah’s daddy tricked her husband into marrying her. You can be like Leah and make lemonade out of lemons or you can be miserable!
Something else you can’t control and she couldn’t control is living in a:
II. PARTICULAR HAPPENSTANCE [v. 36-37a]
The situation you find yourself living in is to a great extent out of your control. Now what little part you have control over you ought use to the best of your ability to the glory of Almighty God. But my friends, some things you just can’t control or stop.
1. Her Health was Not Good [v. 36b, 1:7, 18]
2. She was Widowed after 7 Years of Marriage [v. 36c]
3. She was Now 84 and apparently Childless [v. 37, barren or outlived her kids]
But wait, there’s something we all have, & all have a great deal of control over. We all have a:
III. POTENTIAL HAPPINESS [v. 37-38]
Our country was actually founded on this premise. In our Declaration of Independence are these words, "We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." - Thomas Jefferson
Note that Jefferson didn’t say the promise of happiness- but the pursuit of it. Anna found it. With all her negative circumstances, she found her happiness. How did she do it?
1. Through Personal Service [v. 37b]
2. Through Personal Sacrifice [v. 37c]
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Philippians 2:17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
Philippians 4:18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
3. Through Personal Salvation [v. 38]
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Christmas With Jesus
I'm Spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this Year
I see the countless Christmas trees,
Around the world below.
With tiny lights, like heaven's stars,
Reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular,
Please wipe away that tear.
For I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs,
That people hold so dear.
But the sounds of music can't compare,
With the Christmas choir up here.
For I have no words to tell you,
The joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description,
To hear the angels sing.
I can't tell you of the splendor,
Or the peace here in this place.
Can you just imagine Christmas,
With our Savior, face to face?
I'll ask Him to light your spirit,
As I tell Him of your love.
So then pray one for another,
As I lift your eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyful,
And let your spirit sing.
For I'm Spending Christmas in Heaven,
And I'm walking with the King.
~© Wanda Bencke ~
A friend shared this with me today in an email.
for all those who have suffered the "loss" of a loved one this year especially, our prayers are with you!
I see the countless Christmas trees,
Around the world below.
With tiny lights, like heaven's stars,
Reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular,
Please wipe away that tear.
For I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs,
That people hold so dear.
But the sounds of music can't compare,
With the Christmas choir up here.
For I have no words to tell you,
The joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description,
To hear the angels sing.
I can't tell you of the splendor,
Or the peace here in this place.
Can you just imagine Christmas,
With our Savior, face to face?
I'll ask Him to light your spirit,
As I tell Him of your love.
So then pray one for another,
As I lift your eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyful,
And let your spirit sing.
For I'm Spending Christmas in Heaven,
And I'm walking with the King.
~© Wanda Bencke ~
A friend shared this with me today in an email.
for all those who have suffered the "loss" of a loved one this year especially, our prayers are with you!
QUESTION OF THE WEEK- What was the top creation/evolution news of 2009?
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Friday, December 25, 2009
SEASONS GREETINGS?
A FRIEND SENT ME THIS ONE IN AN EMAIL-
| To All My Democrat Friends: Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2010, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great. Not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country nor the only America in the Western Hemisphere . Also, this wish is made without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wish. To My Republican Friends: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ 2010.  SMILE IF YOU LOVE JESUS! |
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wonderful Counsellor
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
HOW TO NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH CHRISTMAS
Luke 2:21-24
Pastor Rick Jackson
I. CHECK YOUR SPIRITALITY GAUGE [v. 25]
1. Simeon was a Saved Man [v. 25] “just” Galatians 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
2. Simeon was a Spiritual Man [v. 25] “devout”
3. Simeon was a Satisfied Man [v. 25] “waiting” patiently Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
II. CHECK YOUR SPIRITUAL GUIDE [v. 25-27a]
1. The Holy Ghost had Influence “upon” Simeon [v. 25]
2:8 “over”, 2:14 “on”, 2:33 “at”, 2:40 “upon”, 2:47 “at”
2. The Holy Ghost Revealed Things to Simeon [v. 26, Heb. 8:5, 11:7, 12:25]
3. The Holy Spirit Led Simeon [v. 27a, Romans 8:14]
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
III. CHECK YOUR SATISFACTION GUARANTEE [v. 26-35]
1. Simeon was Satisfied with the Will of God [v. 26-29a]
Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
2. Simeon was Satisfied with the Word of God [v. 29b]
3. Simeon was Satisfied with the Way of God [v. 30-35, John 14:6]
Pastor Rick Jackson
I. CHECK YOUR SPIRITALITY GAUGE [v. 25]
1. Simeon was a Saved Man [v. 25] “just” Galatians 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
2. Simeon was a Spiritual Man [v. 25] “devout”
3. Simeon was a Satisfied Man [v. 25] “waiting” patiently Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
II. CHECK YOUR SPIRITUAL GUIDE [v. 25-27a]
1. The Holy Ghost had Influence “upon” Simeon [v. 25]
2:8 “over”, 2:14 “on”, 2:33 “at”, 2:40 “upon”, 2:47 “at”
2. The Holy Ghost Revealed Things to Simeon [v. 26, Heb. 8:5, 11:7, 12:25]
3. The Holy Spirit Led Simeon [v. 27a, Romans 8:14]
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
III. CHECK YOUR SATISFACTION GUARANTEE [v. 26-35]
1. Simeon was Satisfied with the Will of God [v. 26-29a]
Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
2. Simeon was Satisfied with the Word of God [v. 29b]
3. Simeon was Satisfied with the Way of God [v. 30-35, John 14:6]
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Signs of Christmas
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Monday, December 21, 2009
POEM OF THE WEEK
"HIS GIFT"by Henry Hodges
In the pages of history there was a time,
The joy-bells in Heaven did ring out a chime
They tell of the One that came to Earth,
The only One born of a virgin birth.
He came to Earth His life to give,
He came to Earth that we might live.
Thank You LORD for Your wonderful GIFT!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
WHEN SHEPHERDS BECAME WISE MEN
LUKE 2:8-20
Pastor Rick Jackson
I. WHEN THEY HEARD RIGHT
1. They Feared [v. 8-9, Ps. 111:10]
2. They Focused [v. 10-15]
Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
Jeremiah 31:10 Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock.
Ezekiel 37:4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.
3. They Followed Through [v. 15, James 1:22]
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
II. WHEN THEY HASTED RIGHT
1. Let’s Do It Now! [v. 15]
1 Corinthians 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
2 Corinthians 6:2 (For he saith… behold, now is the day of salvation.)
2. Let’s Do It Quickly! [v. 15, Luke 19:5-6]
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
2 Peter 3:12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
3. Let’s Do It Right! [v. 15-16, Revelation 3:11]
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Revelation 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
III. WHEN THEY HERALDED RIGHT!
1. They Testified of the Word of God [v. 17, 1 Thessalonians 1:8]
For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
2. They Testified of the Grace of God [v. 17-18, Psalm 107:2]
Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
3. They Glorified the God of Heaven! [v. 20, 1 Corinthians 10:31]
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Pastor Rick Jackson
I. WHEN THEY HEARD RIGHT
1. They Feared [v. 8-9, Ps. 111:10]
2. They Focused [v. 10-15]
Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
Jeremiah 31:10 Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock.
Ezekiel 37:4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.
3. They Followed Through [v. 15, James 1:22]
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
II. WHEN THEY HASTED RIGHT
1. Let’s Do It Now! [v. 15]
1 Corinthians 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
2 Corinthians 6:2 (For he saith… behold, now is the day of salvation.)
2. Let’s Do It Quickly! [v. 15, Luke 19:5-6]
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
2 Peter 3:12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
3. Let’s Do It Right! [v. 15-16, Revelation 3:11]
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Revelation 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
III. WHEN THEY HERALDED RIGHT!
1. They Testified of the Word of God [v. 17, 1 Thessalonians 1:8]
For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
2. They Testified of the Grace of God [v. 17-18, Psalm 107:2]
Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
3. They Glorified the God of Heaven! [v. 20, 1 Corinthians 10:31]
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Question of the Week - Wintertime worship: Santa Claus or Jesus Christ?
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