Sermon from August 26

The Newness of Christ

Matthew 9: 14 - 17

1. While we wait for Jesus' return, this is the time for fasting and praying.
2. New wine expands as it ferments.
3. Jesus doesn't try to patch up your life. Instead he gives you a new one.
----------------------------2 Corinthians 5:17
4. Our challenge is to keep our faith new every day.
5. His mercies are new every morning. Lamentations 3: 22 - 24
6. Aesop said "familiarity breeds contempt".
7. We must never become so comfortable with God that we fail to fear him.