Sermons About Complacency
Marks of the Spirit-filled Life: Part One
Paul commands us to be filled with the Spirit – but what does that mean? In this first message we explore holiness as a mark of the Spirit-filled life.
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Holy Rebellion
It’s Time for You to Experience Holy Rebellion! Matthew 10:32-39; Mark 5:25-29; 7:24-30; 10:46-52; Rom. 12:1-2 The start of a new year is always a great time to get things in order and even have a new beginning! One way to initiate change, progress, and new beginnings is to “rebel†against things in your life that have been holding you back, down, and out! Don’t acquiesce any longer! Awake out of your complacency! For Jesus’ sake, and for the sake of your soul, REBEL! First, make a list of the things for which you are truly grateful. How is the goodness of God visible in your life? What are the things of which you are sick-and-tired? What are the things in your life that seem “okay†but you know their “grip†on your life will eventually lead to misery and destruction? Identify them and “rebelâ€! Who are your “partners-in-rebellionâ€? Who’s holding you accountable?
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The Great Things of God
Since arriving in Garner to plant Sovereign King Church, I have had what I will call a holy despair. Let me explain that because "holy" and "despair" seem to be contradictory. You see, I don't want when it is all said and done, for Sovereign King to launch and have everything we need (buildings, youth ministries, great music, etc), and God not do something great among us. It is quite possible for us to have a great building, an incredible ministry to all ages and stages of life and have rocking, professional level music, and we never come close to sniffing great things for God. When I look into the coming year, I see a bunch of those things becoming reality. This will be the year Sovereign King will become financially self-sufficient, and we will begin looking towards greater platforms for ministry. More than likely, we will not finish 2009 in the same building that we are in now. I imagine we will build on the efforts of Children's Church and the events we did this past summer, and our children's/youth activities will flourish and become much more consistent. And the temptation of our hearts when all of those things happen is to think that we have arrived, that the goal has been accomplished, God has blessed us, and the central struggle is over. Do not, and I repeat, do not give in that type of thinking. If we have those things, and I pray we do, that does not mean that God is doing great things with us. And I pray and plead to God and to you for great things. We are in dangerous territory because at least in our culture, those very good things (financially stability, good facilities, great music) can actually be enemies of great things because we see them, we grow complacent, and lose our desire for the great things of God. This week, as we return to the book of I John, I want us to ask, "What do the great things of God look like?"
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I Will Fill This House With Glory
Haggai shows the consequences of disobedience and obedience.
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Complacent about Sin
1 Corinthians 5 - The church today should not be complacent about sin, but rather separate itself from the world. We should live a sanctified life having a sanctified walk as light and salt in this world.
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An Attitude of Gratitude
Having a grateful heart opens the doorway to greater blessings from God...
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Our Purpose, Our Privilege, Our Passion, Pt 2 - Learning
Colossians 1:28-2:23 Knowing that God has historically chosen to lead and feed His people through His Word, it only makes sense that those who want to live in ever deepening relationship with Him will become dedicated, lifelong learners. Yet, learning that is not connected to, and motivated by, a desire for growing, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ will end up producing a proud dogmatism that both produces stubbornness in the soul and division in the church.
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You Can Break New Ground
Many followers of Christ become complacent about their spiritual growth. They need a spiritual revival to bring them back to a healthy relationship with God. If a farmer wants to plant crops in a new field, there are three actions he must take. And, in order for you to break new ground in your life, you need to follow the same plan.
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