Sermon: THE POWER OF A THANKFUL RELATIONSHIP
Series: The Power of Relationships
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ Nov. 29, 2009
Text: 2 Tim 3:1-5 “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power.” NKJV
1. Thankful relationships appreciate one another.
Eph 4:25-32
2. Thankful relationships honor one another.
Rom 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
3. Thankful relationships encourage one another
1 Thess 5:11“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.”
Heb 3:13 “But encourage one another daily.”
Heb 10:25 “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another.”
4. Thankful relationships respect one another.
1 Peter 2:17 “Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers.”
5. Thankful relationships forgive one another.
Common Deceptions of Unforgiveness: Matt 18: 21-35
1. Unforgiveness will have no ill effects on my relationship with God. Matt 18:23, 35, Luke 6:37-38
2. There is a limit to how much I should forgive. Matt 18:21
3. Some people don't deserve to be forgiven. Matt 18:28
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world"
4. Forgiveness is optional - Matt. 18:32-33, Matt 6:11-15
5. There are no consequences for unforgiveness - Matt 18:34-35
Physical torture-
Emotional torture-
Spiritual torment-
6. Just saying "I forgive you" is good enough - Matt 18: 35 “from your heart”
CONCLUSION: Every relationship you have can be positively changes by having a heart of thanksgiving. What is the Holy Spirit saying to you about the attitude of your heart?
Monday, November 30, 2009
The Power of Blessing Relationships, Nov.15,2009
Sermon: THE POWER OF BLESSING RELATIONSHIPS
Series: The Power of Relationship
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ November 15, 2009
Text: Rom 12: 9-21
John 15:12-13, 1 John 3:16-19, Gal 5:22-23, Col 3:12-14
1 Peter 3:8-12
1. Bless people with sincerity (9, 10)
(9) “Let love be without hypocrisy.” NKJV
(10) "Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;" NKJV
John 13:35, 1 Tim 1:5-6, James 3:17-18, Philippians 2:3
2. Bless people zealously (11)
3. Bless people with prayer (12)
4. Bless people with hospitality (13)
5. Bless with forgiveness (14, 17)
6. Bless people with compassion (15)
Gal 6:2 "Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
7. Bless people with harmony and humility (16)
Ps 133:1 "how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
8. Bless people with peace (18)
9. Bless people with grace (19-20)
10. Bless with goodness (21)
Conclusion: Blessing is a powerful force in all relationships. Most relational conflicts and problems can be solved by blessing instead of cursing.
Series: The Power of Relationship
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ November 15, 2009
Text: Rom 12: 9-21
John 15:12-13, 1 John 3:16-19, Gal 5:22-23, Col 3:12-14
1 Peter 3:8-12
1. Bless people with sincerity (9, 10)
(9) “Let love be without hypocrisy.” NKJV
(10) "Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;" NKJV
John 13:35, 1 Tim 1:5-6, James 3:17-18, Philippians 2:3
2. Bless people zealously (11)
3. Bless people with prayer (12)
4. Bless people with hospitality (13)
5. Bless with forgiveness (14, 17)
6. Bless people with compassion (15)
Gal 6:2 "Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
7. Bless people with harmony and humility (16)
Ps 133:1 "how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
8. Bless people with peace (18)
9. Bless people with grace (19-20)
10. Bless with goodness (21)
Conclusion: Blessing is a powerful force in all relationships. Most relational conflicts and problems can be solved by blessing instead of cursing.
The Power of Covenant Relationships, Nov.8,2009
Sermon: THE POWER OF COVENANT RELATIONSHIPS
Series: The Power of Relationships
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ November 8, 2009
Text: Matt 25:31-46
Luke 12:34 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
CONTRACT RELATIONSHIPS
Contract - we enter into a contract to protect our rights and limit our responsibilities.
> They are more worried about self and self rights.
> They enter relationships for what they can get.
> They limit their responsibilities, yet expect the rewards.
> They limit their involvement, yet expect the benefits.
COVENANT RELATIONSHIPS
Covenant - we give up all our rights and assume all our responsibilities
Jesus set the example - Matt 26:28, Rom 5:8, Heb 9:15
1. Covenant relationships surrender.
Rom 6:3-4, 1 Cor 6:19-20
2. Covenant relationships submit.
Eph 5:1-2, 21
3. Covenant relationships serve.
Matt 20:28 “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
4. Covenant relationships give.
Acts 4:32-34, 1 John 3:17, Luke 19:1-10,
5. Covenant relationships protect.
Rom 15:5, Eph 4:3, Acts 20:28-29, Rom 16:17
6. Covenant relationships forgive.
Matt 6:14-15
CONCLUSION: Is your relationship with God and people based on a contract or a covenant?
Series: The Power of Relationships
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ November 8, 2009
Text: Matt 25:31-46
Luke 12:34 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
CONTRACT RELATIONSHIPS
Contract - we enter into a contract to protect our rights and limit our responsibilities.
> They are more worried about self and self rights.
> They enter relationships for what they can get.
> They limit their responsibilities, yet expect the rewards.
> They limit their involvement, yet expect the benefits.
COVENANT RELATIONSHIPS
Covenant - we give up all our rights and assume all our responsibilities
Jesus set the example - Matt 26:28, Rom 5:8, Heb 9:15
1. Covenant relationships surrender.
Rom 6:3-4, 1 Cor 6:19-20
2. Covenant relationships submit.
Eph 5:1-2, 21
3. Covenant relationships serve.
Matt 20:28 “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
4. Covenant relationships give.
Acts 4:32-34, 1 John 3:17, Luke 19:1-10,
5. Covenant relationships protect.
Rom 15:5, Eph 4:3, Acts 20:28-29, Rom 16:17
6. Covenant relationships forgive.
Matt 6:14-15
CONCLUSION: Is your relationship with God and people based on a contract or a covenant?
The Power of Priority in Relationships, Nov.1,2009
Sermon: THE POWER OF PRIORITY IN RELATIONSHIPS
Series: The Power of Relationships
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ November 1, 2009
Text: Gen 2:20-24
I. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE PRIORITY OF CHRIST IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS
A. God has given us His plan for successful relationships
B. Every person and every relationship needs Christ.
John 6:35, Matt 11:28-30
C. Don’t look in all the wrong places for what only Christ can fulfill.
II. WE NEED TO ESTABLISH GOD’S PRIORITY IN
RELATIONSHIPS
A. Leaving and Cleaving, the Law of Priority.
B. Protecting your priorities.
The Bible describes God as a jealous God when other priorities take first place in our lives. Ex 34:14,
James 4: 4-5
Three things to do to establish correct priorities:
1. List the most important priorities in your life in order of the most importance.
2. Prove those priorities in real ways and in everyday life.
3. Prepare to protect those priorities for the rest of your life.
Conclusion: Throughout scripture God has established the importance of our relationship with Him, spouses, children, family and church family. Let’s do all we can to prioritize these relationships.
Series: The Power of Relationships
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ November 1, 2009
Text: Gen 2:20-24
I. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE PRIORITY OF CHRIST IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS
A. God has given us His plan for successful relationships
B. Every person and every relationship needs Christ.
John 6:35, Matt 11:28-30
C. Don’t look in all the wrong places for what only Christ can fulfill.
II. WE NEED TO ESTABLISH GOD’S PRIORITY IN
RELATIONSHIPS
A. Leaving and Cleaving, the Law of Priority.
B. Protecting your priorities.
The Bible describes God as a jealous God when other priorities take first place in our lives. Ex 34:14,
James 4: 4-5
Three things to do to establish correct priorities:
1. List the most important priorities in your life in order of the most importance.
2. Prove those priorities in real ways and in everyday life.
3. Prepare to protect those priorities for the rest of your life.
Conclusion: Throughout scripture God has established the importance of our relationship with Him, spouses, children, family and church family. Let’s do all we can to prioritize these relationships.
The Power of Pure Relationships , October 25, 2009
Sermon: THE POWER OF PURE RELATIONSHIPS
Series: The Power of Relationships
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ October 25, 2009
Text: James 4:1-10
I. WHAT CONTAMINATES PURE RELATINSHIPS?
A. The desire to have what I want. (2)
B. The desire to be pleased. (3) "You want only what will give you pleasure" LB.
C. The desire to have my way (6)
Proverbs 13:10 "Pride leads to arguments" LB.
II. HOW CAN I HAVE PURE RELATIONSHIPS?
A. Be pure in my relationship with God.
The first step to be pure is to "Submit yourself then to God." (7)
Colossians 3:15 "Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart."
B. Understand how the devil is working in your heart.
(7) "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
2 Cor. 2:11 "In order that Satan might not outwit us, we are not unaware of his schemes."
C. I need to get closer to God. (8)
Isaiah 26:3 "He will keep him in perfect peace all those who trust in Him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord."
D. Be willing to purify your hearts and relationships
(9) "Let there be tears for the wrong you've done." LB.
Phil 2:3-5 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.”
CONCLUSION: The most important thing we can do in life is to keep our relationship with God and one another pure. Nothing else really matters.
Series: The Power of Relationships
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ October 25, 2009
Text: James 4:1-10
I. WHAT CONTAMINATES PURE RELATINSHIPS?
A. The desire to have what I want. (2)
B. The desire to be pleased. (3) "You want only what will give you pleasure" LB.
C. The desire to have my way (6)
Proverbs 13:10 "Pride leads to arguments" LB.
II. HOW CAN I HAVE PURE RELATIONSHIPS?
A. Be pure in my relationship with God.
The first step to be pure is to "Submit yourself then to God." (7)
Colossians 3:15 "Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart."
B. Understand how the devil is working in your heart.
(7) "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
2 Cor. 2:11 "In order that Satan might not outwit us, we are not unaware of his schemes."
C. I need to get closer to God. (8)
Isaiah 26:3 "He will keep him in perfect peace all those who trust in Him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord."
D. Be willing to purify your hearts and relationships
(9) "Let there be tears for the wrong you've done." LB.
Phil 2:3-5 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.”
CONCLUSION: The most important thing we can do in life is to keep our relationship with God and one another pure. Nothing else really matters.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Sermon: THE POWER OF UNITY
Series: THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ October 18, 2009
Text: Acts 10: 44-48, 11:1-18
“Christians are like porcupines in a snowstorm. We need each other to keep warm but we prick each other if we get too close.”
I. UNITY IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF CONFLICT
A. Conflict will come… it is inevitable.
The cycle of all relationships: Courtship -- Commitment -- Honeymoon -- Conflict -- Resolution -- Growth -- Multiplication.
B. The Purpose of Conflict.
C. The Cycle of Conflict.
Community – Conflict – Choices – Change – Community
II. UNITY IS PROMOTING GOD'S AGENDA
A. What is my responsibility and role in conflict?
1. Be quick to listen and slow to speak.
James 1:19-20; 3:6, 8
2. Evaluate and search for truth before you react. (17) "…who was I to think that I could oppose God."
3. Keep a right spirit.
4. Keep your heart clean from offence. (18) "When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God."
5. Never listen to "hear say"… never make up your mind until you know the facts.
Remember there are always two sides to every story and then there is the truth.
6. Follow Biblical guidelines - Matt 18:15-18
Conclusion: Stay united for God's purpose--The battle you are facing is a distraction; the real issue is to maintain oneness with Christ.
Series: THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ October 18, 2009
Text: Acts 10: 44-48, 11:1-18
“Christians are like porcupines in a snowstorm. We need each other to keep warm but we prick each other if we get too close.”
I. UNITY IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF CONFLICT
A. Conflict will come… it is inevitable.
The cycle of all relationships: Courtship -- Commitment -- Honeymoon -- Conflict -- Resolution -- Growth -- Multiplication.
B. The Purpose of Conflict.
C. The Cycle of Conflict.
Community – Conflict – Choices – Change – Community
II. UNITY IS PROMOTING GOD'S AGENDA
A. What is my responsibility and role in conflict?
1. Be quick to listen and slow to speak.
James 1:19-20; 3:6, 8
2. Evaluate and search for truth before you react. (17) "…who was I to think that I could oppose God."
3. Keep a right spirit.
4. Keep your heart clean from offence. (18) "When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God."
5. Never listen to "hear say"… never make up your mind until you know the facts.
Remember there are always two sides to every story and then there is the truth.
6. Follow Biblical guidelines - Matt 18:15-18
Conclusion: Stay united for God's purpose--The battle you are facing is a distraction; the real issue is to maintain oneness with Christ.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
A Second Chance
A SECOND CHANCE
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ September 13, 2009
Text: Judges 16: 21-31
I. GOD HAS NOT GIVEN UP ON YOU
(22) “But the hair on his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.”
A. He’s the God of a second chance.
Matt 9:12-13 Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
II. YOU CAN OVERCOME, YOU CAN BE VICTORIOUS
A. It all begins with crying out to God.
(28) “Then Samson prayed to the Lord, "O Sovereign Lord, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more..."
Neh. 5:19, Ps 25:7, Ps 106:4, Luke 23:42
B. We must have the courage to face our failures.
Luke 15:17-20
C. When we cry out to God, it is then we find the grace to overcome.
2 Sam 14:14 "God does not take away life; instead, he devises ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from him."
Rom 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"
Rom 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Col. 1:15-22--- God’s plan of reconciliation
CONCLUSION: You may be in a prison today, head shaved and ashamed of your actions. But God has devised a plan so you do not have to be estranged from Him for another minute. Right now you can come to this altar and cry out “REMEMBER ME”.
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ September 13, 2009
Text: Judges 16: 21-31
I. GOD HAS NOT GIVEN UP ON YOU
(22) “But the hair on his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.”
A. He’s the God of a second chance.
Matt 9:12-13 Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
II. YOU CAN OVERCOME, YOU CAN BE VICTORIOUS
A. It all begins with crying out to God.
(28) “Then Samson prayed to the Lord, "O Sovereign Lord, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more..."
Neh. 5:19, Ps 25:7, Ps 106:4, Luke 23:42
B. We must have the courage to face our failures.
Luke 15:17-20
C. When we cry out to God, it is then we find the grace to overcome.
2 Sam 14:14 "God does not take away life; instead, he devises ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from him."
Rom 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"
Rom 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Col. 1:15-22--- God’s plan of reconciliation
CONCLUSION: You may be in a prison today, head shaved and ashamed of your actions. But God has devised a plan so you do not have to be estranged from Him for another minute. Right now you can come to this altar and cry out “REMEMBER ME”.
Great Exploits
GREAT EXPLOITS
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ September 6, 2009
Judges 13:24-25 “The woman gave birth to a boy and named him Samson. He grew and the Lord blessed him, and the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him…”
Dan 11:32 “the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” NKJV
I. GOD WANTS YOU TO KNOW HIM “the people who know their God”
A. God is stirring you to know, desire & pursue Him.
Phil 3:7-11
2 Peter 1:3-4 “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”
Vine's Expository Dictionary= to know thoroughly, a full, or thorough knowledge.
Thayer's Greek Lexicon= precise and correct knowledge
Phil 1:9-11
II. GOD WANTS YOU TO BE STRONG IN HIM “the people who know their God shall be strong”
A. Our relationship with Christ gives us our position of strength.
Acts 19:13-16
John 15:5
2 Cor 12:10
Philippians 4: 13
III. GOD WANTS YOU TO CARRY OUT GREAT EXPLOITS “the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.”
Exploits= to butt with the horns, to gore & push down.
A. God wants to use you to expand His Kingdom.
Matt 28:18-20
CONCLUSION: Let the Spirit of God begin to stir in you to draw you to a deeper, stronger and more fruitful life in Christ.
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ September 6, 2009
Judges 13:24-25 “The woman gave birth to a boy and named him Samson. He grew and the Lord blessed him, and the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him…”
Dan 11:32 “the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” NKJV
I. GOD WANTS YOU TO KNOW HIM “the people who know their God”
A. God is stirring you to know, desire & pursue Him.
Phil 3:7-11
2 Peter 1:3-4 “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”
Vine's Expository Dictionary= to know thoroughly, a full, or thorough knowledge.
Thayer's Greek Lexicon= precise and correct knowledge
Phil 1:9-11
II. GOD WANTS YOU TO BE STRONG IN HIM “the people who know their God shall be strong”
A. Our relationship with Christ gives us our position of strength.
Acts 19:13-16
John 15:5
2 Cor 12:10
Philippians 4: 13
III. GOD WANTS YOU TO CARRY OUT GREAT EXPLOITS “the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.”
Exploits= to butt with the horns, to gore & push down.
A. God wants to use you to expand His Kingdom.
Matt 28:18-20
CONCLUSION: Let the Spirit of God begin to stir in you to draw you to a deeper, stronger and more fruitful life in Christ.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Finding Your Spiritual Strength
FINDING YOUR SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ August 30, 2009
TEXT: Judges 16
I. YOUR SPIRTUAL STRENGTH COMES THROUGH FAITH
A. Spiritual strength comes through faith in God.
Heb 11:32-35
B. Your spiritual strength comes when by faith you enter into a relationship with God and by faith you maintain that relationship.
Rom 5:1-2
Gal 2:20
You live out your faith in this body, EVERYDAY & EVERYWHERE.
II. YOUR SPIRITUAL STRENGTH COMES FROM THE LORD
A. Spiritual strength comes from our relationship with Jesus.
Eph 6:10 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
1 Peter 5:10-11
2 Peter 1:3
III. YOUR SPIRITUAL STRENGTH COMES BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Luke 24:49 “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Eph 3:16 “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”
CONCLUSION: You can find all the spiritual strength you need today to handle every test, trial and temptation through faith, from the Lord and by the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ August 30, 2009
TEXT: Judges 16
I. YOUR SPIRTUAL STRENGTH COMES THROUGH FAITH
A. Spiritual strength comes through faith in God.
Heb 11:32-35
B. Your spiritual strength comes when by faith you enter into a relationship with God and by faith you maintain that relationship.
Rom 5:1-2
Gal 2:20
You live out your faith in this body, EVERYDAY & EVERYWHERE.
II. YOUR SPIRITUAL STRENGTH COMES FROM THE LORD
A. Spiritual strength comes from our relationship with Jesus.
Eph 6:10 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
1 Peter 5:10-11
2 Peter 1:3
III. YOUR SPIRITUAL STRENGTH COMES BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Luke 24:49 “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Eph 3:16 “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”
CONCLUSION: You can find all the spiritual strength you need today to handle every test, trial and temptation through faith, from the Lord and by the Holy Spirit.
Friday, August 21, 2009
The Amazing Chase, August 23,2009
THE AMAZING CHASE
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ August 23, 2009
John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit — fruit that will last.” NIV
Rom 10:21 "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people." NIV
I. GOD WANTS TO HAVE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU
A. God is chasing, pursuing you! Eph 1:3-6
Predestination means that God predetermined that He loved you and prepared a way for you to know Him and have a relationship with you, before you even loved Him.
Rom 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
2 Peter 3:9 “He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
B. You need to realize how much God loves you.
John 3:16
1 John 4:9-10 “God showed how much He loved us by sending His only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him. This is real love. He sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” NLT
C. God wanted a family to love. 1 John 3:1 “What an incredible quality of love the Father has shown us that we should be permitted to be called and counted as the children of God.” Amp
D. God's love is four-dimensional for you. Eph. 3:18,19 “May you be able to feel and understand how long, how wide, how deep and how high God’s love really is and experience this love for yourself.” LB
1. How long is God’s love?
2. It is wide enough to be everywhere.
3. It is deep enough to handle everything.
4. Then it is high enough to overlook your mistakes.
II. GOD WANTS YOU TO PURSUE HIM
A. God is jealous when we ignore Him.
2 Cor 11:2-3, 1 Tim 6:6-13, 2 Tim 2:22, Heb 12:1-3
CONCLUSION: Right now you can have a relationship with God… stop running, turn to Him, He’s been chasing you. Invite Him to come into your life, forgive you of your sin & fill you with His Holy Spirit.
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ August 23, 2009
John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit — fruit that will last.” NIV
Rom 10:21 "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people." NIV
I. GOD WANTS TO HAVE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU
A. God is chasing, pursuing you! Eph 1:3-6
Predestination means that God predetermined that He loved you and prepared a way for you to know Him and have a relationship with you, before you even loved Him.
Rom 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
2 Peter 3:9 “He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
B. You need to realize how much God loves you.
John 3:16
1 John 4:9-10 “God showed how much He loved us by sending His only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him. This is real love. He sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” NLT
C. God wanted a family to love. 1 John 3:1 “What an incredible quality of love the Father has shown us that we should be permitted to be called and counted as the children of God.” Amp
D. God's love is four-dimensional for you. Eph. 3:18,19 “May you be able to feel and understand how long, how wide, how deep and how high God’s love really is and experience this love for yourself.” LB
1. How long is God’s love?
2. It is wide enough to be everywhere.
3. It is deep enough to handle everything.
4. Then it is high enough to overlook your mistakes.
II. GOD WANTS YOU TO PURSUE HIM
A. God is jealous when we ignore Him.
2 Cor 11:2-3, 1 Tim 6:6-13, 2 Tim 2:22, Heb 12:1-3
CONCLUSION: Right now you can have a relationship with God… stop running, turn to Him, He’s been chasing you. Invite Him to come into your life, forgive you of your sin & fill you with His Holy Spirit.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
My New Eternal Life ~ August 9, 2009
MY NEW ETERNAL LIFE
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ August 9, 2009
Text: Matt. 13:47-50 NIV
I. YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR A SPECIFIC DAY
(48) "When it (net) was full, the fisherman pulled it up on shore."
(49) " This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate…"
A. There is coming a day of separation.
Matt 24: 36-44
1 Thess. 4:13-18
1 Cor 15:51-52
Matt 25:31-33
II. YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR A SPECIFIC PLACE
(48) " They…collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad fish away."
(50) “The angels will, "throw them into the fiery furnace."
A. Everyone will spend eternity in a specific place.
Matt. 7: 13-14
Luke 16:18-24
III. YOU NEED TO PREPARE IN A SPECIFIC WAY
How can I prepare for eternity?
A. Accept Christ as your Lord and Savior. Rom 10:9-13
B. Abide In Christ. John 15:5-8
C. Live with an eternal perspective.
James 4:14 "For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away."
D. Store up treasures in Heaven.
Matt 6:19-21
Matt 19:21
1 Tim 6:17-19
Conclusion: Today you can know where you will spend eternity. Eternity lasts forever…are you ready?
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ August 9, 2009
Text: Matt. 13:47-50 NIV
I. YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR A SPECIFIC DAY
(48) "When it (net) was full, the fisherman pulled it up on shore."
(49) " This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate…"
A. There is coming a day of separation.
Matt 24: 36-44
1 Thess. 4:13-18
1 Cor 15:51-52
Matt 25:31-33
II. YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR A SPECIFIC PLACE
(48) " They…collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad fish away."
(50) “The angels will, "throw them into the fiery furnace."
A. Everyone will spend eternity in a specific place.
Matt. 7: 13-14
Luke 16:18-24
III. YOU NEED TO PREPARE IN A SPECIFIC WAY
How can I prepare for eternity?
A. Accept Christ as your Lord and Savior. Rom 10:9-13
B. Abide In Christ. John 15:5-8
C. Live with an eternal perspective.
James 4:14 "For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away."
D. Store up treasures in Heaven.
Matt 6:19-21
Matt 19:21
1 Tim 6:17-19
Conclusion: Today you can know where you will spend eternity. Eternity lasts forever…are you ready?
Thursday, July 30, 2009
My New Life of Giving August 2, 2009
MY NEW LIFE OF GIVING
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ August 1st & 2nd, 2009
Text: 1 Cor 16:1-4
1. God's people gladly give to bless others. - "Now about the collection for God's people"(1)-- Acts 4:33-35
2. God's people give because they know it is the right thing to do! - "Do what I told the Galatian churches to do" (1).
2 Cor 8:2 "Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3. God always wants to be FIRST in our lives. - "On the first day of the week"
First Day - Acts 20:7 “On the first day of the week we came together to break bread.”
First Commandment- Ex 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me.”
First Fruits - Ex 23:19 "Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God."
Prov 3:9-10
The First City - Josh 6:18-19, 7:1, Mal 3:8-10
4. Everyone has the ability to give. - "each one should set aside"…
5. We give in keeping with our increase. - "a sum of money in keeping with his income" -- Lev 27:30
6. We give to approved and trustworthy ministries. - “I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem.” (3)
CONCLUSION: The way we handle God’s resources is probably the greatest test of our love, faith and devotion.
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ August 1st & 2nd, 2009
Text: 1 Cor 16:1-4
1. God's people gladly give to bless others. - "Now about the collection for God's people"(1)-- Acts 4:33-35
2. God's people give because they know it is the right thing to do! - "Do what I told the Galatian churches to do" (1).
2 Cor 8:2 "Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3. God always wants to be FIRST in our lives. - "On the first day of the week"
First Day - Acts 20:7 “On the first day of the week we came together to break bread.”
First Commandment- Ex 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me.”
First Fruits - Ex 23:19 "Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God."
Prov 3:9-10
The First City - Josh 6:18-19, 7:1, Mal 3:8-10
4. Everyone has the ability to give. - "each one should set aside"…
5. We give in keeping with our increase. - "a sum of money in keeping with his income" -- Lev 27:30
6. We give to approved and trustworthy ministries. - “I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem.” (3)
CONCLUSION: The way we handle God’s resources is probably the greatest test of our love, faith and devotion.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
My New Life Of Grace & Generocity July 25, 2009
Text: 2 Cor. 8: 1-9 NIV
I. GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED
A. When I am generous it helps to remind me of the grace that I received. 1 Tim 1:14 "The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus."
B. God gave first, now it is my turn to give.
C. When I do NOT grace people with generosity I diminish the Cross of Christ and the grace that saved me.
D. When I grace people with generosity I place value on them. "We are most like God when we're giving. Gaze upon Christ long enough and you'll become more of a giver. Give long enough, and you'll become more like Christ."
II. EXCELL IN THE GRACE OF GIVING
A. My giving is a reflection of my gratitude for Christ's sacrifice.
B. My giving is a true reflection of the sincerity of my faith.
C. My giving is a reflection of the depth of my experience of God’s love. Our giving habits reveal IF the substance of our faith has penetrated the grip of materialism that seeks to keep our hearts in bondage.
Conclusion:
ARE YOU GRACIOUS? Has the grace of God that forgave you and saved you been returned to others in the form of grace and generosity?
I. GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED
A. When I am generous it helps to remind me of the grace that I received. 1 Tim 1:14 "The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus."
B. God gave first, now it is my turn to give.
C. When I do NOT grace people with generosity I diminish the Cross of Christ and the grace that saved me.
D. When I grace people with generosity I place value on them. "We are most like God when we're giving. Gaze upon Christ long enough and you'll become more of a giver. Give long enough, and you'll become more like Christ."
II. EXCELL IN THE GRACE OF GIVING
A. My giving is a reflection of my gratitude for Christ's sacrifice.
B. My giving is a true reflection of the sincerity of my faith.
C. My giving is a reflection of the depth of my experience of God’s love. Our giving habits reveal IF the substance of our faith has penetrated the grip of materialism that seeks to keep our hearts in bondage.
Conclusion:
ARE YOU GRACIOUS? Has the grace of God that forgave you and saved you been returned to others in the form of grace and generosity?
Thursday, July 16, 2009
My New Life of Faith for the Future - July 19, 2009
Text: 1 Peter 1: 3-9
I. FAITH SAVES ME
(2) "…who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, … for obedience to Jesus Christ."
Eph 2:8-10
Gal 5:6 “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love."
The Apostle Paul had this attitude: 2 Cor 12:15 “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” NKJV
II. FAITH SHEILDS ME FROM MY ADVERSARY
(5) "…who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation."
A. You must recognize the evil forces that want to steal, kill and destroy.
Jesus illustrates this in several parables: Matt 13:3-4, 19, 31-32; 17:20
B. You must resist these evil forces. It is your faith that is under attack; it is your faith that needs to be fed and nurtured; it is your faith that sustains you in life’s battles.
Jude 20-21, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Eph 6:16
III. FAITH SUSTAINS ME THROUGH DARK VALLEYS
(6) "In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials."
A. Valleys are inevitable
B. Valleys are impartial
C. Valleys are purposeful
What do you do when you go through dark valleys?
Psalm 23:4"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Refuse to live in fear.
Remember that God is with you.
Rely on God’s protection and guidance.
CONCLUSION: Do you have a faith in Christ Jesus that SAVES, SHIELDS & SUSTAINS you? If not, today you can have faith for the future.
I. FAITH SAVES ME
(2) "…who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, … for obedience to Jesus Christ."
Eph 2:8-10
Gal 5:6 “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love."
The Apostle Paul had this attitude: 2 Cor 12:15 “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” NKJV
II. FAITH SHEILDS ME FROM MY ADVERSARY
(5) "…who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation."
A. You must recognize the evil forces that want to steal, kill and destroy.
Jesus illustrates this in several parables: Matt 13:3-4, 19, 31-32; 17:20
B. You must resist these evil forces. It is your faith that is under attack; it is your faith that needs to be fed and nurtured; it is your faith that sustains you in life’s battles.
Jude 20-21, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Eph 6:16
III. FAITH SUSTAINS ME THROUGH DARK VALLEYS
(6) "In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials."
A. Valleys are inevitable
B. Valleys are impartial
C. Valleys are purposeful
What do you do when you go through dark valleys?
Psalm 23:4"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Refuse to live in fear.
Remember that God is with you.
Rely on God’s protection and guidance.
CONCLUSION: Do you have a faith in Christ Jesus that SAVES, SHIELDS & SUSTAINS you? If not, today you can have faith for the future.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
My New Life Of Faith - July 12, 2009
Text: Eph 2:8-10, James 2: 14-26
1. REAL FAITH IS NOT JUST SOMETHING YOU SAY
James 2:14 "What good is it my brother if a man claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such `faith' save him?"
2. REAL FAITH IS NOT JUST SOMETHING YOU FEEL
James 2:17, 18 “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.”
Somebody said, "Faith is like calories. You can't see them but you can sure see the results."
3. REAL FAITH IS NOT JUST SOMETHING YOU BELIEVE
James 2:19 "You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that -- and shudder!"
4. REAL FAITH IS SOMETHING YOU DO
James 2:20-26
2 Corinthians 13:5 "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith."
CONCLUSION: Has your faith in Christ radically changed your life? Are you doing what God has prepared for you to do?
1. REAL FAITH IS NOT JUST SOMETHING YOU SAY
James 2:14 "What good is it my brother if a man claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such `faith' save him?"
2. REAL FAITH IS NOT JUST SOMETHING YOU FEEL
James 2:17, 18 “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.”
Somebody said, "Faith is like calories. You can't see them but you can sure see the results."
3. REAL FAITH IS NOT JUST SOMETHING YOU BELIEVE
James 2:19 "You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that -- and shudder!"
4. REAL FAITH IS SOMETHING YOU DO
James 2:20-26
2 Corinthians 13:5 "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith."
CONCLUSION: Has your faith in Christ radically changed your life? Are you doing what God has prepared for you to do?
My New Life Of Focus - July 5, 2009
Text: Hebrews 3: 1-19
Fix = to observe fully, consider, think carefully about
I. FIXING MY THOUGHTS ON JESUS HELPS ME
A. Fixing my thoughts on Jesus helps me to hear His voice.
Acts 7:30-31
B. Fixing my thoughts on Jesus helps me to understand my calling. (1)
C. Fixing my thoughts on Jesus helps me to abide in Christ and bear much fruit. -- John 15
D. Fixing my thoughts on Jesus helps me to discern the enemy’s plans.
E. Fixing my thoughts helps me to hold on. (6, 14)
Rev 3:11 “I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.”
II. FIXING MY THOUGHTS ON JESUS PROTECTS ME
A. It protects me from developing a hard heart. (7-9)
B. It protects my heart from going astray. (10-19)
Prov 4:25-27
Heb 2:1 “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”
Heb 12:2-3
CONCLUSION: Do you have a Jesus fixation? Are your spiritual eyes and ears fixed on Him?
Fix = to observe fully, consider, think carefully about
I. FIXING MY THOUGHTS ON JESUS HELPS ME
A. Fixing my thoughts on Jesus helps me to hear His voice.
Acts 7:30-31
B. Fixing my thoughts on Jesus helps me to understand my calling. (1)
C. Fixing my thoughts on Jesus helps me to abide in Christ and bear much fruit. -- John 15
D. Fixing my thoughts on Jesus helps me to discern the enemy’s plans.
E. Fixing my thoughts helps me to hold on. (6, 14)
Rev 3:11 “I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.”
II. FIXING MY THOUGHTS ON JESUS PROTECTS ME
A. It protects me from developing a hard heart. (7-9)
B. It protects my heart from going astray. (10-19)
Prov 4:25-27
Heb 2:1 “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”
Heb 12:2-3
CONCLUSION: Do you have a Jesus fixation? Are your spiritual eyes and ears fixed on Him?
My New Man Life - June 21, 2009
Text: Ex 15:3 “The LORD is a warrior.”
1. JESUS COMFORTED
2. JESUS CONFRONTED
* Jesus was a Man’s Man who confronted the Kingdom of Darkness, Devil and Demons. Mark 9:25
* Jesus confronted His Disciple when they needed it.
Matt 16:23
* Jesus confronted greed and extortion. John 2:14-16
* Jesus confronted dead religious leaders. Matt 23:13
Matt 11:12 “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.”
3. JESUS CHALLENGED
Luke 22:29 “And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me.”
Jesus challenges us to be Men of MINISTRY AND MISSION– each one of you has a MINISTRY in the local church and a MISSION in the world.
4. JESUS COMMANDED
Matt 28:18-20
CONCLUSION: I challenge you men to be warriors for the Kingdom. Take risks, be adventuresome, courageous and bold for the Kingdom. Lead your family, establish Christ’s values, be the MAN God has created you to be.
1. JESUS COMFORTED
2. JESUS CONFRONTED
* Jesus was a Man’s Man who confronted the Kingdom of Darkness, Devil and Demons. Mark 9:25
* Jesus confronted His Disciple when they needed it.
Matt 16:23
* Jesus confronted greed and extortion. John 2:14-16
* Jesus confronted dead religious leaders. Matt 23:13
Matt 11:12 “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.”
3. JESUS CHALLENGED
Luke 22:29 “And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me.”
Jesus challenges us to be Men of MINISTRY AND MISSION– each one of you has a MINISTRY in the local church and a MISSION in the world.
4. JESUS COMMANDED
Matt 28:18-20
CONCLUSION: I challenge you men to be warriors for the Kingdom. Take risks, be adventuresome, courageous and bold for the Kingdom. Lead your family, establish Christ’s values, be the MAN God has created you to be.
My New Life Of Communion - June 14, 2009
Text: Acts 5:20 "Go, stand in the temple courts," he said, "and tell the people the full message of this new life."
Luke 22:14-15 “When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”
1 Peter 1:18-20 “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.”
I. MY NEW DETERMINATION
At Garden of Gethsemane Jesus provides spiritual strength.
Mark 14: 32-41
Luke 22:44 “And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.”
Rom 8:1-4
II. MY NEW PHYSICIAN
At the whipping post he provided healing for us.
Mark 15:15 “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.”
Isa 52:14 “Just as there were many who were appalled at him-- his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness.”
1 Peter 2:24 “by whose stripes ye were healed.”
III. MY NEW LIFE OF BLESSING
Jesus was crowned with a crown of thorns to break the curse.
Matt 27:28-30, Gen 3:17-19, Gal 3:13-14
IV. MY NEW LIFE OF FORGIVENESS
At Calvary Jesus was crucified for my sin.
Matt 26:27-28, Eph 2:13, Heb 9:14, 1 John 1:7
CONCLUSION: Today as we partake in communion, you can receive complete redemption in Body, Soul and Spirit. You can be healed in every way; you can be set free from every sin and life controlling habit.
Luke 22:14-15 “When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”
1 Peter 1:18-20 “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.”
I. MY NEW DETERMINATION
At Garden of Gethsemane Jesus provides spiritual strength.
Mark 14: 32-41
Luke 22:44 “And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.”
Rom 8:1-4
II. MY NEW PHYSICIAN
At the whipping post he provided healing for us.
Mark 15:15 “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.”
Isa 52:14 “Just as there were many who were appalled at him-- his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness.”
1 Peter 2:24 “by whose stripes ye were healed.”
III. MY NEW LIFE OF BLESSING
Jesus was crowned with a crown of thorns to break the curse.
Matt 27:28-30, Gen 3:17-19, Gal 3:13-14
IV. MY NEW LIFE OF FORGIVENESS
At Calvary Jesus was crucified for my sin.
Matt 26:27-28, Eph 2:13, Heb 9:14, 1 John 1:7
CONCLUSION: Today as we partake in communion, you can receive complete redemption in Body, Soul and Spirit. You can be healed in every way; you can be set free from every sin and life controlling habit.
My New Missional Life - June 7, 2009
Text: Acts 5:20 "Go, stand in the temple courts," he said, "and tell the people the full message of this new life."
Acts 11: 19-26
There are three very important parts of the Missional life.
1. UP
A. We look UP to abide in God- John 15:4
B. We look UP to connect with God
C. We look UP to capture the heart of God -John 5:19
The missional Church is an expression of God’s heart.
The missional Church is Redemptive and joins God in His redemptive mission in the world.
The missional Church is a Church that is shaped by participating in God’s mission, which is to set things right in a broken, sinful world, to redeem it and to restore it to what God has always intended for the world.
2. IN
A. We come IN to encourage one another
B. We come IN to challenge one another -Heb 10:24-25
C. We come IN to share life together
3. OUT
A. We go OUT to fulfill our missional calling- Matt 5:13-16
B. We live OUT our missional calling in everyday life
* You are the aroma of Jesus in the cemetery of decaying flesh. We are different in the hope we offer, in the grace we exhibit and in the obvious sacrifice of love we display in the dealing with others in everyday life.
- It is a life of blessing others. Genesis 12:2,3
C. We go OUT to share the full message of this New Life that we have in Christ - John 3:16-19
We are in competition with the kingdom of darkness that steals life from people.
CONCLUSION: My new missional life is a life of looking UP, coming IN and going OUT. Let’s join God in His mission of redeeming lost and hurting people back to the Father.
Acts 11: 19-26
There are three very important parts of the Missional life.
1. UP
A. We look UP to abide in God- John 15:4
B. We look UP to connect with God
C. We look UP to capture the heart of God -John 5:19
The missional Church is an expression of God’s heart.
The missional Church is Redemptive and joins God in His redemptive mission in the world.
The missional Church is a Church that is shaped by participating in God’s mission, which is to set things right in a broken, sinful world, to redeem it and to restore it to what God has always intended for the world.
2. IN
A. We come IN to encourage one another
B. We come IN to challenge one another -Heb 10:24-25
C. We come IN to share life together
3. OUT
A. We go OUT to fulfill our missional calling- Matt 5:13-16
B. We live OUT our missional calling in everyday life
* You are the aroma of Jesus in the cemetery of decaying flesh. We are different in the hope we offer, in the grace we exhibit and in the obvious sacrifice of love we display in the dealing with others in everyday life.
- It is a life of blessing others. Genesis 12:2,3
C. We go OUT to share the full message of this New Life that we have in Christ - John 3:16-19
We are in competition with the kingdom of darkness that steals life from people.
CONCLUSION: My new missional life is a life of looking UP, coming IN and going OUT. Let’s join God in His mission of redeeming lost and hurting people back to the Father.
My New Life Of Worship - May 31, 2009
Text: Acts 5:20 "Go, stand in the temple courts," he said, "and tell the people the full message of this new life."
Acts 2: 1-4, 42-47
John 4:23-24“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.”
Hebrews 12:28"Let us be grateful and worship God in a way that will please him." TEV
I. THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS ME TO WORSHIP GOD ACCURATLY
A. Many people create their own god. Ex 32:2-5, Acts 7:39-42
B. Our worship of God must be based on the truth of Scriptures.
John 16:13 “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.”
Acts 17:22-24
II. THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS ME TO WORSHIP GOD IN PRACTICAL WAYS
Romans 12:1 "... offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -- this is your spiritual act of worship"
A. These Spirit filled believers worshiped God by being devoted to the Word, fellowship, breaking bread and prayer. These four could be called the foundational building blocks of the New Testament church.
1. They were devoted to the apostles teaching.
2. They were devoted to fellowship.
Koinonia= partnership, participation, positive interaction, communication, communion, contribution, distribution & fellowship.
3. They were devoted to the breaking of bread.
4. They were devoted to prayer. Eph 6:18, Jude 20,
1 Cor. 14:15
CONCLUSION: The Holy Spirit wants to fill you so you can live a new life of worship to God.
Acts 2: 1-4, 42-47
John 4:23-24“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.”
Hebrews 12:28"Let us be grateful and worship God in a way that will please him." TEV
I. THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS ME TO WORSHIP GOD ACCURATLY
A. Many people create their own god. Ex 32:2-5, Acts 7:39-42
B. Our worship of God must be based on the truth of Scriptures.
John 16:13 “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.”
Acts 17:22-24
II. THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS ME TO WORSHIP GOD IN PRACTICAL WAYS
Romans 12:1 "... offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -- this is your spiritual act of worship"
A. These Spirit filled believers worshiped God by being devoted to the Word, fellowship, breaking bread and prayer. These four could be called the foundational building blocks of the New Testament church.
1. They were devoted to the apostles teaching.
2. They were devoted to fellowship.
Koinonia= partnership, participation, positive interaction, communication, communion, contribution, distribution & fellowship.
3. They were devoted to the breaking of bread.
4. They were devoted to prayer. Eph 6:18, Jude 20,
1 Cor. 14:15
CONCLUSION: The Holy Spirit wants to fill you so you can live a new life of worship to God.
My New Life Of Grace - May 24, 2009
Text: Acts 5:20 "Go, stand in the temple courts," he said, "and tell the people the full message of this new life."
Rom 3:21-25 “But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
1. WHAT IS GUILT?
James 2:10 "The person who keeps every law of God but makes one little slip is just as guilty as the person who has broken every law there is." TLB
We all know what it feels like. - Ps. 38:4"My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear."
A. What is the purpose of guilt?
B. What do we do about guilt?
1. We ignore it and hope it goes away.
2. We pretend it's not there.
3. We try to fix it ourselves.
C. There are two different kinds of guilt.
1. There is genuine guilt.
2. There is false guilt. Galatians 3:3
2. OUR ATTEMPTS TO DEAL WITH GUILT
Genesis 3:7-12
1. Shame
2. Hiding
3. Blame
3. GOD'S WAY OF DEALING WITH GUILT: GRACE
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
1. Confess your sins. James 5:16 says, "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you."
2. God is faithful and just. Heb 10:22 “Let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ's blood to make us clean.” NLT
3. Accept God's forgiveness. John 3:18 "People who believe in God's Son are not judged guilty." NCV
Psalm 32:5 "I finally admitted all my sins to You and stopped trying to hide them. I said to myself, `I will confess them to the Lord.' And You forgave me. All my guilt is gone." TLB
CONCLUSION: Do you want all your guilt gone? Do you want to experience the new life, guilt free life, which is available through Jesus Christ today?
Rom 3:21-25 “But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
1. WHAT IS GUILT?
James 2:10 "The person who keeps every law of God but makes one little slip is just as guilty as the person who has broken every law there is." TLB
We all know what it feels like. - Ps. 38:4"My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear."
A. What is the purpose of guilt?
B. What do we do about guilt?
1. We ignore it and hope it goes away.
2. We pretend it's not there.
3. We try to fix it ourselves.
C. There are two different kinds of guilt.
1. There is genuine guilt.
2. There is false guilt. Galatians 3:3
2. OUR ATTEMPTS TO DEAL WITH GUILT
Genesis 3:7-12
1. Shame
2. Hiding
3. Blame
3. GOD'S WAY OF DEALING WITH GUILT: GRACE
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
1. Confess your sins. James 5:16 says, "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you."
2. God is faithful and just. Heb 10:22 “Let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ's blood to make us clean.” NLT
3. Accept God's forgiveness. John 3:18 "People who believe in God's Son are not judged guilty." NCV
Psalm 32:5 "I finally admitted all my sins to You and stopped trying to hide them. I said to myself, `I will confess them to the Lord.' And You forgave me. All my guilt is gone." TLB
CONCLUSION: Do you want all your guilt gone? Do you want to experience the new life, guilt free life, which is available through Jesus Christ today?
My New Life of Joy - May 17, 2009
Text: Acts 5:20 “Go, stand in the temple courts," he said, "and tell the people the full message of this new life."
1. Pursue Jesus – not happiness.
John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.”
John 15:11“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
Rom 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
2. You can have joy today – not someday.
3. I can live in joy today – not fear, worry & anxiety.
Matt 6:25-34
4. My new life of joy will bless others.
Rom 12:9-21
5. My new life of joy will help me to be more grateful.
6. My new life of joy will bless God’s Kingdom.
CONCLUSION: Do you have an outrageous, contagious joy that only comes from God? You can today through Jesus.
1. Pursue Jesus – not happiness.
John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.”
John 15:11“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
Rom 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
2. You can have joy today – not someday.
3. I can live in joy today – not fear, worry & anxiety.
Matt 6:25-34
4. My new life of joy will bless others.
Rom 12:9-21
5. My new life of joy will help me to be more grateful.
6. My new life of joy will bless God’s Kingdom.
CONCLUSION: Do you have an outrageous, contagious joy that only comes from God? You can today through Jesus.
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