Sermons About Consequences
The First: Deception-Sin-Consequences
Journey of Beginnings The First: Deception-Sin-Consequences Scripture: Genesis chapter 3 Three cunning tactics of Satan exposed: 1. He tries to instill doubt and unbelief in what God says. (verse 1a) 2. He tries to create confusion with what God says . (verse 1b) 3. He tries to imply that she is being deprived by God. (verse 4) The “set up” for deception and what to watch out for: 1. Overstating the restriction; feeling slighted (verse 2a) 2. Understating the consequences; not connecting the dots (verse 2b) 3. The fruit looked good, pleasant, and desirable - the addictive three (verse 6) The big unanswered question: Where is Adam, the dear husband and fearless leader? (verse 6) 1. Eve was being deceived. (1 Timothy 2:14 2. Adam walked into disobedience knowing better. (1Timothy 2:14) Two destructive ways in responding to guilt: 1. To hide and try a false cover for our shame. (verse 7,10,11) 2. To blame someone or something. (verse 12,13) The consequences of sin: 1. Serpent- you are cursed above all, crawl on your belly and eat dust all your life. There will be enmity between you and the woman. Her offspring will crush your head. (verse 14,15) 2. Woman-Your pain in childbearing will be severe. There will be tension as to who is in charge, but he (your husband) will rule over you. (verse 16) 3. Adam-cursed is the ground, it will produce thorns and thistles and you will work hard all your life. (verse 17-19) LORD God-“Adam and Eve, where are you?” 1. Jesus made cloths for them from an animal sacrifice (verse 22) 2. As an act of mercy He protected them from eating of the tree of life and living forever in their sin. (verse 22-24) 3. The very first promise of the coming Savior. (Gen. 3:15)
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Freedom of Worship
Who, how, and if we worship is our business. Right? This is certainly a common assumption. But is it true? Listen in as we look at Judges 19 to see that every "personal" worship choice we make has public consequences.
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2 Samuel 24 - Senseless Census
As we come to the final chapter in 2 Samuel we find some of our old nemeses of human strength and human success making us trust in ourselves. The author arranged these chapters so that right after the account of David's mighty men - Israel's strength, we find that David sinfully (even thought God incited him) counting Israel and Judah so that he might trust in the strength of his numbers. We must all remember that according to Hebrew thinking that whatever God permits is part of His plan. By allowing this census, God is viewed as having brought about the act. Let us, like David, not harden our hearts against the Spirit's convicting work. When we seek God's forgiveness from sin, we must not always expect the elimination of the consequences of that sin, nor should we think that forgiveness is without an atonement. David learns that even thought God's wrath is staid, it is not yet satisfied because David must build an alter a make sacrifice to the LORD for his people. It is only then that the famine ceases. You will find that it is only through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross that the mercy of God is available so that his wrath against you is staid and satisfied. Don't be a stranger to the covenants and promises of God by trusting your own strength ... Flee to Christ and trust Him today.
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Breaking Free
Stupidity is not random. It tends to recur in very predictable cycles. These are called destructive behavior patterns. Christians and non-Christians alike can live in them. But the Bible has always offered a way out. Key Verses: Luke 15:11-32, Deut 30:15-20, Prov 6:27, Prov 8
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Anger
Join Pastor Duane as he delves into one of the most known passages in the Bible: The Sermon on the Mount. This week, What Jesus Had to Say About... Anger.
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Have I Blown It?
God could have created us preprogrammed to do his will only. However, this is not what he did. Instead he created us free—free to love, free to hate, free to rebel. This has made the world a very complex place filled with bad choices. However, God is not surprised by our bad choices. Instead, he is lovingly waiting for us to turn to him for help. Key Verses: Luke 15:11, Ro 11:32, Eph 1:18, 1John 3:2-3
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Free or Bound to Our Culture?
God gives us the freedom to observe, to think, and to interpret events in any way we choose. Unfortunately, many of our interpretations and choices are based not on our own analysis, but on generational and cultural values. But, what do we do when these values clash with the truth of God’s word? Key Verses: Josh 24:11-18, Jer 44: 1-6, 15-18, Jer 44:24-28, John 14:6, John 7:16-17
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What Do You Want on Your Tombstone?
Redeeming Ruth Embracing the Romance of Redemption Part 1 "What do you want on your tombstone?" Ruth 1:1-6 Your tombstone will speak of: 1. How you live amidst dreadful circumstances. Ruth begins in a time of a * Moral famine * Material famine These famines come as a result of: * Apathy * Apostasy * Anarchy 2. The decisions you make at the crossroads of life. Elimelech: * Left a promised land * Lived and lingered in a polluted land 3. Your response to devastating calamities. What is your response to: * Disease * Death * Defeat 4. The results of your difficult choices. Our choices should involve: * Drawing near to God * Understanding what God is doing * Taking inventory of past decisions
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