Sermons About Dedication
Expecting, Part 3: Great Expectations
Part 3 in our Christmas series "Expecting" looks at the man Simeon who had been waiting for the Messiah and was one of the first to recognize him as such, even while Jesus was just days old.
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Joy in the City
Joy is meant to be an part of the normal Christian experience. Affliction and prosperity tend to stifle our joy, revealing our joy is being sought in something/someone besides Jesus. Joy prepares us to worship and moves us to freely dedicate ourselves, money and time to God to accomplish His mission.
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Nehemiah 12.27-47: O' Happy Day
In our day there seems to be much bad news, whether from the news channels, to the newspapers and even in our own homes. In the day of Nehemiah there were many depressing days from financial concerns, security concerns, and family concerns. But in spite of that the Jews were filled with joy and laughter. The Jews, under the leadership of Nehemiah, sought to think as God does, sought to see as God sees, sought to have God's perspective and see the big picture. This allowed the Jews to have joy in spite of their circumstances. As we will see today their joy is brought to a peak at the dedication of the wall. Their joy is so great that it can be heard from afar!
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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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What is Heavier Than the Cross?
In this passage from Luke, Jesus requires his followers to reject even their own families to become wholehearted, extreme disciples. What Jesus tries to get across to them is that loving God should come before all else, that the spiritual cross we must bear--though it demands our commitment--is always much lighter compared to the weight of the world.
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Nothing You Do For Jesus Is Ever A Waste Of Time
Dr. David Lee is a former Senior Pastor of Faith Baptist Church and now serves as Executive Director of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. In today's message, Dr. Lee stresses the importance of spreading, speaking, and living the Word of God no matter how small the fruits may seem. He cites many examples in which seemingly small contributions from various people have had far reaching effects beyond anyone's expectations, reminding us that "Nothing You Do For Jesus Is Ever A Waste Of Time".
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Amazing Grace
What can we learn from some of the most recent movies that have hit the movie theaters? Pastor David studies the inspiring, true story of the man who penciled one of the most famous hymns in history - Amazing Grace.
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