GOOD NEWS PARTNERS

GOOD NEWS PARTNERS
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ April 18, 2010

Text: Phil 1: 1-11

1. Partners have an appreciation for one another. (3)

We need to appreciate what partnership can accomplish.

We need to appreciate the growth process. Prov 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”

We need to appreciate & encourage one another. We all need it. Heb 3:13 “But encourage one another daily.”

We need appreciate & recognize one another’s uniqueness.

2. Partners pray for one another. (4)

Notice what Paul prayed for them in (9-11)

3. Partners are confident in God’s ability to work in us. (6)


4. Partners have a heart connection. (6)


Amos 3:3 “Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction? NLT

5. Partners share in God’s grace. (7)


6. Partners have the affection of Christ for one another. (8)


CONCLUSION: I thank God for you…for our partnership in the Gospel!

How to prepare for eternity

HOW TO PREPARE FOR ETERNAL LIFE
Pastor Steve Trimble ~ April 4, 2010


John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His Only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not Perish but have Everlasting Life.” KJV

1 Cor. 15:2 “By the gospel you are saved”

God’s … only …Son …perished… eternal… life

I. YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH GOD LOVES YOU
“God SO loved the world...”

1 John 4:9-10

1 John 3:1

Ephesians 3:18-19

II. YOU NEED TO RECOGNIZE WHAT GOD GAVE YOU
“that He GAVE His only begotten Son...”

2 Cor. 5:21

Ephesians 2:8

III. YOU NEED TO ACCEPT GOD’S FREE GIFT
“that WHOEVER BELIEVES in Him...”

Titus 2:11

Colossians 3:11

Romans 3:22


IV. YOU CAN ANTICIPATE SPENDING ETERNITY WITH GOD
“should not perish but have EVERLASTING LIFE!”

1 Peter 1:3-5

Conclusion: Are you prepared to spend eternity with God?