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Living by Faith
For many Christians, the role of faith in the process of growth and maturity in Christ is confusing and unclear. Uncertainty and unanswered questions tend to lead us away from the Gospel and back to a religious, works-based mindset. In effect, we return to depending on our performance to live the Christian life. In this sermon, the Apostle Paul reminds the Galatian church of the role of faith, not only in becoming a Christian, but also in growing as a Christian.
LIVING A CHRIST-CENTERED LIFE AND EXPERIENCING GOD'S FAITHFULNESS (Malachi 3:6-12 * Message #5/6) 09-13-09
INTRODUCTION 1) Relevance to our Daily Lives: Experiencing God's faithfulness during troubled times thru a relationship with Jesus Christ (evidenced by sincere worship and generous giving by faith). 2) Message/Disputation #5: Israel’s begrudging Offerings are condemned as God’s Faithfulness is affirmed. GOD’S FAITHFULNESS TO HIS COVENANT 1) Knowing the LORD who is Faithful v6. 2) Understanding Covenantal Faithfulness vs6-7. 3) Returning to God thru Faithfulness in Offerings vs7-10. 4) Enjoying Covenantal Blessings vs10-12. LIVING A CHRIST-CENTERED LIFE 1) In General: --> Come to Jesus; --> Hear & Obey His Word; --> Rejoice & Pray. 2) Thru Faithful & Generous Offerings (“Principles of Tithing & NT Giving”): --> giving 10% of your Income; --> giving your First-fruits in Worship; --> giving by Faith with Cheerful Hearts; --> giving to and thru the Local Church (for Ministers & those in Need). 2) Experiencing God’s Faithfulness (principles taken from the Apostle Paul): --> Paul’s Strength in Christ amidst Suffering and Weakness; --> Paul’s Contentment in Christ amidst Modest Living; --> Paul’s Faith in Christ and Warning against the Love of Money; --> Paul’s Confidence in Christ when Facing Death.
