Messages

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Pressing On!
Philippians 3:7-14

Main Point:
We must press on to know Jesus Christ fully and to fulfill the purpose God has for our lives.

‘Know’ = to experience the transforming reality of Jesus Christ.

Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ?

Do you know the purpose He has for your life?

1. We consider all things a loss compared to knowing Christ Jesus as Lord.
(verses 7-8)

‘Rubbish’ = Manure/dung!

*‘Put no confidence in our flesh’ (verse 4) = our abilities,accomplishments & achievements

2. We forget what is behind.(including our failures!)
(verse 13)

3. We strain ahead and press on toward the goal.
(verses 12-14)

*We have a right account of ourselves.
(verse 12)

Galatians 6:3-5

Don’t give up, Don’t give in – Press on!

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Relentless Love!
Luke 15:11-32

Main Point:Father God relentlessly loves us and expectantly waits for us when we sin or stray away from Him.

Exodus 15:13 “In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed.”

Jeremiah 31:3 “…I have loved you with an everlasting love, and drawn you with cords of kindness.”

Lamentations 3:22-23 “It is because of the Lord’s mercies that we are not destroyed, because His compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is thy faithfulness.”

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whoever will believe in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

1. Even when we stray away from Him Father God is filled with compassion and love for us! (verse 20)

When God Ran
(Written by Benny Hester)
The day I left home, I knew I’d broken His heart I wondered then If things could ever be the same
Then one night I remembered His love for me And down that dusty road- Ahead I could see
It’s the only time,The only time I ever saw Him run
When He ran to me,Took me in His arms, held my head to His chest,
Said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice,
He said “Son, do you know I still love you?”

2.When we stray or sin, we must first come to our senses, confess and repent; then receive the Father’s compassion and mercy.
(verses 17-20)

I John 1:8-10

We are to have the same heart towards other prodigals rather than an attitude of resentment like the older brother. (verses 28-32)

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” The Cost of Disobedience!
Deuteronomy 1:19-40

Main Point:
The Lord calls us to obey Him wholeheartedly so that we honor Him and can enjoy His blessings!

Psalm 86:12 “I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your Name forever.”

Matthew 5:17-20

1. The Lord has promised to be with us and meet all our needs, therefore, we are to trust and obey Him and not fear. (verses 21; 29-31)

John 6:37 “…whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”

Matthew 6:25-34

2. The commands of the Lord always lead to good outcomes (verse 25)

Matthew 7:7-11

3. We can deceive ourselves into disobeying His commands (verses 26-29)

James 1:22 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says!”

*Their disobedience resulted in the loss of enjoying the Lord’s promise. (verses 34-35)

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Blessed When We Obey
Deuteronomy 5:1-19

Main Point:
The blessings of the Lord will come upon us as Christ’s followers as we walk in obedience to His commands, but if we disobey we will be cursed!

*We are under a different Covenant!
Galatians 3:13-14

We come to the Father through His Son Jesus Christ, who gives us His Spirit who writes these laws into our minds, and on our hearts. Hebrews 10:16

Have you become a Christ follower??!

Deuteronomy 27:9 > John 14:14-15

1. God blesses and rewards us when we obey His commands.

Matthew 6:1-4; 6:5-8

2. God disciplines & chastises us when we disobey His commands.

Hebrews 12:4-11