Messages

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

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

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” How to Live Free
John 8:31-41

Main Point:
If we will hold to Jesus’ teachings (be a disciple) then we will be set free and live in that freedom.

*Hold = Remain/Abide – Remain in & live in faithfully

Have you become a Christ follower??!

1. I have to first admit that I’m not free. (verses 32 & 34)

I John 1:8-10

2. I have to accept that Jesus makes me His son or daughter (verses 35-36)

3. I have to live an Abraham life = Live by Faith/Trust in His Word. (verses 37-39)

Genesis 15:1-6 “Abraham believed the Lord and He credited it to (Abraham) as righteousness.”

*I have to give His word priority in my life!

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.”

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)