Monday, January 28, 2008

Sermon from January 27

The Keys to the Kingdom

Matthew 16: 13 - 28

1. God has chosen to need us.
2. He has given us the keys to the kingdom. He did this for us – to give us a purpose. Otherwise, we would not be participants in the Kingdom, but merely spectators. 1Corinthians 1: 26, 27
3. It is a privilege and gift to be used of God. God even uses us before we reach perfection.
4. Jesus said we must deny ourselves to follow him.
5. Because God chose to use us, we have a tremendous responsibility to spread the Word.
6. Ministry, evangelism and encouragement will flow through the church.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Sermon from January 20

The King of Glory

Psalm 24

1. It changes our attitudes when we realize that everything belongs to God. We are only visitors here, living at his mercy.
2. Once again, The Bible is clear that God is the creator of the universe. Genesis 1:1
3. Entering God’s presence is a privilege. Jesus said the pure in heart will see God. Matthew 5: 8
4. Clean hands means we are righteous. The only way to be righteous is by trading our lives for Christ’s. Galatians 2:20
5. Worship God alone and believe his Word.
6. David is telling the Gates of the city to open because a King is coming in. This is a picture of Christ entering his kingdom.
7. God is a victorious King who destroys his enemies and all injustice.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Sermon from January 4

Abram and Lot
(Don't Pitch Your Tents Near Sodom)

Genesis 13

1. It became practical for Abram and Lot to part company. Abram let Lot choose where he wanted to live.
2. Lot chose what looked like the best place. It looked like the Garden of Eden.
3. Abram made his spot more blessed because he worshipped God as soon as he arrived.
4. We see selfishness in Lot's character. Why didn't he give Abram the best spot?
5. Lot pitched his tents near Sodom. Chapter 19 begins with Lot sitting in the gateway of the city -- and we learn he lived in a house inside the city.
6. Lot's choices looked best to him, but cost him his family.
7. We must choose between friendship with God and friendship with the world. 1 John 2: 15 - 17

Friday, January 11, 2008

Sermon from January 6

Pressing On in 2008

Philippians 3: 7 - 16

1. In this new year, I encourage us to forget and to remember.
2. Forget our mistakes and shortcomings from the past.
3. Remember God’s faithfulness in the past.
4. Remember God’s promises for our future
5. Press forward toward perfection and don’t give up. God measures our success by our faithfulness.
6. Live up to the maturity you have attained and don’t slide backward.