Sermons About Attitude
Why Sing
Have you ever wondered why we do certain things at church? Do you sometimes go through the motions without really knowing why? Join us in January as we break down four major parts of the weekly service at South Telegraph. Our belief is that in knowing the why; we will deepen our understanding and enrich our worship of God.
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Attitude Of Gratitude
This week Pastor John speaks with us about having an "attitude of gratitude".
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An Attitude Of Gratitude: A Four Step Stress Management Program
An Attitude of Gratitude A Four-Step Stress Management Strategy Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Step One: Worry About Nothing Do not be anxious about anything . . . v. 6a Do not fret or have any anxiety . . . (amplified) Research on Worry: % never happen % concern the past % needless about health % insignificant/petty issues % legitimate concerns “Therefore day has enough trouble of its own.†Matthew 6:34 Insight: In order to relieve stress live one day at a time. Step Two: Pray About Everything . . . but in everything, by prayer and petition, God. V. 6b Petition: Specific and detailed request. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 concern. Step Three: Thank God for All Things . . . but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, God. V. 6b will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Insight: There is always something to be grateful for. Step Four: Think About the Right Things admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—As a man thinks in his heart, so he is. Proverbs 23:7 Insight: Whatever I think about is what I am becoming THE RESULTS: Experience the peace of God And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, and your minds in Christ Jesus. V. 7 And the peace of God will be with you. V. 9b
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Staying On The Mountain
An Attitude of Gratitude, part 2 Staying on the Mountain Philippians 3:1-11 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Philippians 3:1 Three Guardrails to Keep You on the Mountain of Joy 1. RESIST legalistic attitudes (attitude determines altitude) Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3:2-3 Guardrail: LIVE EACH DAY BY GRACE For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 2. REEVALUATE your priorities But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ . . . Philippians 3:7-8 Guardrail: KEEP YOUR PRIORITIES IN PERSPECTIVE "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Luke 12:15 3. REFOCUS your ambitions I want to KNOW Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death . . . Philippians 3:10 For my determined purpose is that I may KNOW Him that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly . . . (amplified version) 3 Ways to Grow in Knowing Christ (the 3 “T’sâ€) 1. 2. 3.
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Living High at Entry Level
When a Christian becomes ungrateful, what has happened is that somewhere along the line they have become "over-qualified" for the job description that accompanies the disciple of Christ. "As you have received Christ Jesus the LORD, so walk in him...." (Col2:6). The character of the "entry level" determines the character of daily living the Christian life.
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Philippians 2:1-11 : Cruciforming BAD Attitudes
Paul's main concern here in Ch 2 is the unity of the Philippians which is essential to their maintaining a clear witness for Christ in the world. In vs 1-2 he calls on them to be one in mind, spirit and purpose, then in vs 3-4 he identifies unity killers: selfish ambition and the hunger for personal glory. And now we come to vs 6 where Paul calls on the Philippians to have what I will be referring to as a Cruciformed Attitude. Verses 6-11 is sometimes referred to as the "hymn of Christ" and thought to have been written as such by some of the first Christians. It is considered by many commentators and scholars to be the most important part of the letter. We might be tempted to see these verses as strictly theological. Certainly it is theological in and of itself, but Paul's motive is not to teach theology but to teach ethics. He is making a point of direct application to the specific problem in the Church - the disruption of unity by rivaling, selfish bad attitudes.
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God's Love for the World
The Apostle John teaches us that God's basic disposition toward the world is love, a love demonstrated perfectly in the giving over of Jesus Christ. It is this love for the world that calls us to have the same concern for those without God.
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Are You Looking For Jesus To Return?
What is your attitude toward the Rapture of the Church and toward Jesus? Are you a Christian? Jesus is coming back, in a blink of an eye; those in Christ will be raised up! Where will you be? Wondering where everyone went!
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