Thursday, June 26, 2008

Sermon from June 22

Summer Poetry Series

Song of Songs: Chapter One

1. Sex and romance were invented by God. Romance is a gift from God, but like all things, it must be handled God's way.
2. Since the church is the bride of Christ, this book helps us see how much Jesus loves us.
3. Love is the most delightful thing we can experience.
4. The bride is dark because she was working class. Love is for all people.
5. The bride wants her husband's full attention and wants to trust him.
6. The husband cherishes his wife as a thing of beauty.
7. A house that God builds is strong and sturdy among a land of tents.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Sermon from June 15

God's Plan for the Family

Ephesians 5: 22 - 6:4

1. In life's dance, someone has to lead. God's order calls for the husband to lead. This protects and cherishes the wife.
2. The husband sets the spiritual thermostat in the home.
3. Paul tells husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church.
4. Children are commanded to obey their parents. We show God honor by honoring our parents.
5. We cannot ask God to bless us if we do not obey and honor our parents.
6. Parents should encourage their children and teach them about God.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Sermon from June 8

Living Free of Fear

Psalm 91: 1 - 16

1. God’s protection is conditional: we must dwell in the shelter of the Most High. This means we live and breathe to please and obey God.
2. When we trust in God we do not have to live in fear.
3. Worry is a sin because it means we do not believe God’s Word.
4. This chapter promises a long life. Jesus promises eternal life.
5. Nothing is a disaster if it is the will of God.
6. Satan quoted this Psalm to Jesus. We do not have the right to jump off the temple and ask God to save us.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Sermon from June 1

Your Soul for Stew

Genesis 25: 19 - 34

1. Jacob became the father of the twelve tribes, including Joseph and Judah. Esau became the father of the Edomites.
2. Jacob was the child of the promise, even though he was born second. Romans 9:13 (Malachi 1: 2, 3)
3. The first problem we see in their home is parents showing favoritism. Jacob also showed favoritism and caused Joseph to be sold as a slave because of it.
4. The first-born was gifted with twice the inheritance as the other children. This was a spiritual blessing and Esau held it in contempt.
5. How sad to give up long term blessing for short term pleasure.
6. The definition of self-discipline is delaying gratification. Hebrews 12: 16, 17; Galatians 5:23