Sermons About Consecration
God's Wartime Strategy
Entering into battle is a spiritual act of worship for God's people, and we must fight on his terms if we are to succeed.
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17-FEB-2008 People of Integrity
An older and wiser King David understood what it was to be a man of integrity and set an example of real stewardship
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Stewardship 2007, Part IV: Service
As United Methodists, we covenant to be loyal through our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our service - all elements of stewardship. This sermon, part 4 of 4, concentrates on service as a way of life and not just an occasional duty.
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2 Samuel 8 - Kingdom Stewardship
David had to take responsibillity of expanding the kingdom in God's willing plan. He defeated national around him including Moab (a place where the king gave Davi's parents asslyum during his escape from Saul). We learn that kingdom living involves convlict before victory. We are called to be stewards and fight for the kingdom in this way. In this spiritual battle we are ordered to consecrate and dedicate everything we receive including our own lives to God. In the end steward ship in this Chapter is a lesson is what it takes to serve and lead in the Kingdom of God.
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e-Harmony
Redeeming Ruth Part 9 "eHarmony" Ruth 3:3 Harmony with God: 1. Starts with a cleansing that purifies. Spiritual cleansing involves a: 1. * Consciousness of our own depravity * Confession of our disobedience * Change in our direction * Celebration of our deliverance 2. Is sustained through a consecration that is personal. This anointing was used for: * Common purposes * Ceremonial practices 3. Is shown through clothing that is proper. Ruth's wardrobe contained garments for a: * Widow * Worker * Woman Likewise our wardrobe is changed from that of a: * Sinner to a Saint 4. Is set in motion through a certain procedure. This procedure involves: * Drawing near to your master * Doing what your master says
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