New Hope Christian Fellowship Sermons
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The Way of Victory
Ladies and Gentleman, as we have heard the words of Jesus in this brief devotion, there is an important thought for us to embrace. Jesus lived what He taught. Today we will look at the Humility, servanthood, and obedience Jesus committed Himself to. Turn with me in your Bibles to the book of Luke, the 19th chapter. With today being Palm Sunday, we will be looking at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to become the suffering servant King for mankind, or to put it another way, to become the sacrificial Lamb for the sins of the world, to include yours and mine. CTS: Today I want to presents (2) ways to know if you are on the way to victory. Today we will be looking at the book of Luke, whose author (Luke) wrote the book of Acts as well. Luke has been recognized by Theologians as being a detailed historian. He asked numerous people questions to ensure the accuracy of his writing. Of the four Gospel writers (Matthew, Mark John), Luke’s way of writing implies that his gospel was/its written to Gentiles, that includes you and me. lets take a close look at the verses 28-40 of the nineteenth chapter of Luke. The first way to know if you are in the way of victory is to fully understand who Jesus was and is. You see, many today don’t see Jesus for anything else other than a good prophet or as a martyr who died for a cause He believed in. We are about to clarify how the believer in Christ understands Him. Look with me at verses 28-32.
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Plugging Into God's Power
I want to start our study this morning by remembering the proper Greek translation of “Be Strong.” Remem-ber last week? The proper meaning is “be streng-thened.” It is not our strength we’re talking about. It is not our strength we are using. It is the Lord’s strength imparted to us. That’s where the Bible calls us -- being empowered. You want the strength? Be strengthened in the Lord and in the power of His strength? Paul told us that we must be humble and in the right place and trusting Him. Our lives should be all about Him. We should be constantly seeking to make Him look good. Having given us this wonderful perspective, Paul then gives us a warning. We have an enemy. We have someone who is totally opposed to our success. Someone who is completely against God and any expression of His holiness, especially if that holiness is reflected in our lives. Satan hates God. Satan hates anything or anyone who belongs to God. It would be hard to exaggerate the power of satan. He is an archangel. Second only to God. It would be hard to exaggerate the persistence of satan. He has expressed his rebellion since the foundation of the world. It would be hard to exaggerate the determi-nation of satan. He showed its full extent when he conspired to murder the Son of God.
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EVERY DAY CHRISTIAN LIFE
Everyday Christian Life Two of the most appealing words in the English language are these: “How To.” As a former marketing guy, I can attest to the power of these words. People want to know how. Sometimes, they can’t do it. But they want to know how to do it. They want to know how it’s possible to achieve their dream or objective. Ephesians 6 is the how-to chapter on the Christian life. This week and next, as we study Ephesians chapter 6, Paul will tell us exactly how to apply the tremendous truths of God to our walk day by day. Ephesians 6:1-10. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother"—which is the first commandment with a promise— "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. (Note: audio for this sermon is not available)
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Marriages and the Church
Marriages and the Church Ephesians 5:22-33. Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church— for we are members of his body. "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her
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You Are God's Dear Child
You Are God’s Dear Child My children think I’m better than I am. They always have, except perhaps for a little while when they were teenagers. Somehow, despite my upbringing – despite the type of home where I grew up – despite terrible childhood experiences that left me with more scars than I can count – somehow I was able – with God’s help and with the wisdom in Scripture – to be a good dad. Lot’s of times, I didn’t think so. But apparently, I was a good dad. A loving, caring dad. As time goes by, my kids have even have come to the point where they think that I get smarter the older they get. Think about that. So somehow, despite my many faults, I was able to communicate to my children how much I love them. In fact, I was totally unprepared by how much I loved them. I couldn’t control it. I couldn’t possibly have NOT loved them. This accomplished something more than just the words I said or the things I did. It created an atmosphere of love. It was almost a state of being. I said, “I love you” a lot, but not because I had to. It was because it confirmed what the kids already knew
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To Be Made New
To Be Made New A whole new life. Isn’t that appealing? Doesn’t a new life sound great? You know, extreme makeover for a house? Extreme makeover for a person? New make up? New do? I don’t mean this in a bad sense. I don’t want to speak negatively about our present blessings. I want to be grateful. We have a lot for which to be thankful. And we are. But we also want something better. Isn’t that what America is all about? As parents, we hope to make sure our children and grand children have a better life. As good citizens, we try to preserve the future for others by ensuring their freedom, protection and prosperity. So – every once in a while – we vote for the other political party. We throw out the old bums so we can put in the new bums. All to make things better. To get better. To be better. On a personal level, that’s why we go on diets. Or go the gym. Or try to actually live on a budget. Make sacrifices now -- to make better things later. Paul knew about this. He knew all about. In today’s passage, he tells what it is all about. And why we should do it. Last week, it was how. Today, it’s why.
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