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11-15-09 PDF Print E-mail

A SUBMISSIVE SPIRIT

Romans 13:1-7

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Intro – Our text tells us we must be “in subjection” or submissive to those in authority over us.  When people decide not to do this, it turns into anarchy.  Mexico today is an example of a nation on the verge of anarchy.  We are to be in subjection to the “governing authorities”.  This principal is taught in the Bible and applied to several areas.  What are the governing authorities? 

 

I.  Our national and state leaders.

A.  God has allowed them to be there.    1Peter 2:13-15

1.  Doesn’t mean you have to agree with them.

2.  You must obey the law and pay your taxes.  Submit.

B.  Only one exception to this rule.   Acts 5:28-29

1. Christians must obey God over man.  Luke 12:5

2.  Be prepared to suffer when you do so.  1Peter 4:12-16

 

II.  Our church leaders.

A. God has allowed them to hold their office.  Heb.13:17

B.  They need your support when dealing with difficult situations.  1Cor.5:3-5

C.  Your options are simple.  Obey or find a new pastor or new church when they contradict God’s word.

 

III.  In our homes, our schools, jobs, etc.

A. God has established the home.  Eph. 5:22-24

B. Children must obey the governing authority. (parents),  Eph.6:1

 

Con.  God is not the author of confusion.  He is a God of order.  He has arranged the home, the church and society in such a way that they will run smoothly if we follow His guidelines. We can rebel against authority but the Bible says you will “reap what you sow” and “you can be sure your sin will find you out.”
 
11-1-09 PDF Print E-mail

TRUE MINISTERS

Colossians 1:24-2:3

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Intro – Paul was an Apostle, missionary, teacher and as we see from our text today a minister. Paul would go and plant churches and then turn it over to others like Timothy to serve as pastors.  But he understood what it was to be a minister.

 

I. It was a position determined by God.

   A. A man should be called or chosen by God to be a pastor.   Acts 26:16

     1. The call comes with a love and burden for others, not selfishness.  Rom.9:3

     2.  The call comes with a sense of responsibility, authority and protection.  Heb.13:17,  1Tim.5:19,20;  Ps. 105:15, 

   B.  There are pastors who are not called by God.  1Pet.5:2 (money)

     1.  They are doing the devils work.  Matt.7:15,  2Cor.11:13-15, Jude 1:3-4

     2.  You need to test their spirit to see if they are of the Lord. 1Jn.4:2,  2Peter 2:1-3, Gal.1:6-10

 

II. It was a position that is intended to benefit the church members.

   A. A true pastor will help his church follow Christ.  1Tim.4:6

   B.  A true pastor will encourage believers.  “Christ in you, the hope of glory”.  27

   C.  A true pastor will preach the word of God.  28  “Proclaim Him”  2Tim.4:2

   D.  A true pastor will:  28

     1.  Admonish = warn of wrong behavior.  2Tim.3:16 

     2.  Teach = show correct behavior.

     3.  Strive to get members to be Christ like.  Eph. 4:11-13

 

III.  It was a position filled with struggles.  2Tim.4:7

   A.  A true pastor is grieved when church members go astray and will fight to get them back on track. Gal.5:7,12

   B.  A true pastor rejoices when members see, understand and obey the truth of God’s word. 3 Jn.1:4

 

Con. – it’s all about Jesus.  A true pastor wants you to know Jesus, grow in your knowledge of Him, work in His wisdom and to know the love and fellowship of believers.

 
10-18-09 PDF Print E-mail

SET FREE

Luke 13:10-17

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Intro – Jesus many times spoke out against the Pharisees and their hypocrisies.  Our text today is one of those times. Jesus wants us to live better than the world around us but we should not think, by nature, we are better than others because it is just by the grace of God that we are what we are.  Some think because I’m a preacher, teacher, front row church goers that it makes me better than others. That kind of thinking is pride and hypocrisy.

Jesus came to set us free from those sinful attitudes.  Let’s look at what it was that brought about the Lord’s condemnation of the Pharisees.

 

I. Jesus heals “a sickness caused by a spirit.”

A.  Possession by demons was and is a real problem.  Mk.5:2, 15

1. Judas started as a disciple but ended possessed by Satan.  Jn.13:2, 27

2. Saul an example of someone who went bad.  1Sam.15:23, 16:14, 23, 18:10, 28:7, 16, 19.

3.  Don’t give Satan a opportunity.  Parents protect your children from movies, books and others.   Eph.4:27

B. Oppression is real also.   Acts 10:38

1.  Lot   2Peter 2:7

2.  Paul  2Cor.11:23-28

3.  Luther  Illus. Wartburg stain.

C.  As a Christian you can be oppressed but not possessed by Satan.  1Jn.4:4

 

II.  The power to be set free was the Word of God.

A. Jesus just spoke, the word of God has power.  Rom.1:16,  Jn.8:36

B.  The blood of Christ has the power to set us free.  Zech.9:11,  1Jn.1:7

 

III.  Hypocrites resent God’s plan.

A.  It’s to simple.   1Peter 2:6-8, 1Cor.1:23

B.  It doesn’t include self effort. Rom.9:32

C.  Jesus exposes their hypocrisies.  Mt.23:33

 

Con. – have you been set free, forgiven, sins washed away?  Come to Jesus and He will set you free.
 
10-11-09 PDF Print E-mail

TREES AND BUSHES
Jeremiah 17:5-10

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Intro - the Lord compares people to trees and bushes. Bushes easily dry up and die. Trees grow strong and produce fruit. Our spiritual lives reflect one of these two plants.

I The bush people.
    A. They trust in self, rather than God. Jer.48:7, Col.2:8
    B. They bring on God's curse. Is.30:1, Ga 3 10
          1. They miss God's blessing. Acts 3:26
          2. They live an unfruitful life. Jn.15:5-6
    C. They turn away from the Lord. 2Tim.4:4

II The tree people.
    A. They trust in God rather than man. Ps.40:5 Proverbs 3:5- not even own understanding.
    B. They extend their roots. Ps.1:2-3, Jn 7:37-38
          1. No fear when depending on God. Rom.8:28
          2. They know God will provide. Lk.12:22, 32
          3. They will be fruitful. Eph. 4:14, not tossed to and fro.

III God knows His plants. Spiritual horticulturalist.
    A. Your natural condition. Jer.32:19
    B. Your motives. Heb.4:12
    C. His judgment is final. Fig tree. Rev.21:8

Con. Which one are you? A bush that is easily moved or a tree that has strong roots in the word of God.
 
10-4-09 PDF Print E-mail

God’s Child

Matthew 18:1-6

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Intro-  Jesus tells us 4 things about His children in this text today.

 

I. They are converted.

      A. Not everyone is a child of God.                      Mt.7:13-14, Jn.3:7

      B. Conversion is simple but necessary.                 Jer.17:9, Lk.13:3, Act 3:19

      C. To be converted means to be changed.            Act 26:20,  Eph.5:8, 1Peter 2:9

 

II. They are humble.

      A. Pride keeps people from Christ.                       Proverbs 16:5, 1Jn.1:10, James 4:6

      B. The very act of conversion is saying you were wrong.  1Jn.1:9

      C. The process of sanctification is one of humility.  Ps.139:23, James 4:10, 1Peter 5:6 Micah 6:8

 

III.  They represent Christ.

      A.  What you do and say to a Christian, you are really doing to Jesus. Gal.2:20, Mt.25:44-45     

      B.  We welcome Christ to work in our hearts by loving the brethren.     1Jn3:14, 18

      C.  We push Christ out of our lives when we don’t love our fellow believers. 1Jn 4:20

 

IV. They can stumble.

      A. Christians are not perfect, they make mistakes.                       Rom.7:15

      B.  If another person is the cause of his/her stumbling they are in grave danger.  Rom.14:21,  1Tim.2:9

 

Con.- If you are a child of God’s today, act like it, live like it.  Let the joy of your salvation be what motivates you to godly living.  You’re His child, represent Him well!

 
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