Sermons About Last
Watching the Clock or Watching the Shop?
Do you sometimes ask yourself "What's in it for me?" God can be trusted to do what's right in compensating us for our service for Him.
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Famous Last Words (Matthew 28 16-20) 8-30-09
The last words of Jesus reveal his heart to continue his life-giving mission through the disciple-making work of His body, the church.
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Families that Last
Navigating through these difficult and uncertain times requires more than good morals and head knowledge, it takes wisdom. But you may ask, "what is wisdom and how do I get it?" God's answer is found in the book of Proverbs: wisdom's school for living. Come join our series in Proverbs, and enroll in wisdom's school today.
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2 Timothy 3:1-5 (PM)
David preaches 2 Tim. 3:1-5. Paul warns Timothy that difficult times marked by difficult people will raise external opposition to enduring ministry.
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The Word of Suffering
A Word of Suffering John 19:28 John 19:28-29 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." [29] A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. This cry from the cross should cause us to: 1. Realize the certainty of suffering. 2. Remain faithful to our calling to serve God. 3. Renew our commitment to Scripture. 4. Remember the work of Christ that brought salvation. 5. Recognize our own craving for sustenance.
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The Word of Anguish
The Word of Anguish Matthew 27:45; Mark 15:33-34 As we observe this cry from the cross we see: 1. A season of darkness. This darkness came as a result of: * Physical pain * Physiological ploys * A paternal purpose 2. A sudden desertion. The desertion of Christ teaches us about: * The purity of God · The penalty for our sin · The perseverance of Jesus 3. A spiritual deliverance. This deliverance involves: · The person of Christ. * The payment for sin · A promise to all people. Both: -Sinner -Saint
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Words of a Family Man
Words of a Family Man John 19:26-27 1. Jesus was a model son a. Jesus was about the business of saving the world, but he was not too busy for his family. b. The perfect man sets an example for children to honor their parents. c. Our spiritual responsibilities do not supersede our family responsibilities 2. If Jesus had time to honor his parents then so do you. a. No one is ever released from this sacred obligation. b. When you can't do anything else for the people you love, you can at least tell them, "I love you." c. No matter what you do in this life, you can hardly be considered a success if in your rapid climb to the top you neglect to care for your family. d. If you can't honor them while they are alive, you can remember them after they die. e. If you are unable to speak good about your parents, you can honor them by refusing to speak evil of them. 3. A disciple's responsibility: a. John deserted his Savior b. John returned to his Savior c. John was forgiven by his Savior Family Devotional Follow-Up: 1. In a practical sense, what does it mean to you to "honor your parents"? 2. Read Ecclesiastes 12. Why is it important to remember God when you are young? 3. Read Psalm 127. In what sense are children a "reward" from the Lord? Why is the person blessed whose "quiver" is full? 4. Do you agree that we are always called to honor our parents, even if we can't always obey them? How can this principle help us win our unbelieving parents who do not understand our faith in Christ? 5. Name three ways we can honor our parents after they have died. 6. If your parents are still living, take a moment and pray for them right now. If you have children, pray for them as well.
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