Sermons About Mike-gunn
What Are You Living For?
Mike continues in our study of stewardship. As we go through Colossians Ch.2 we see the importants of walking in the Gospel of Jesus crucified and resurrected and what that means for us as we worship of our GOD with an overflowing thankfullness and joy even in our darkest hours.
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The Stewardship of Grace Pt. #3: Proverbs 3:1-12
Today Mike will take a look at the value associated with giving; trust/faith. What does it mean to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding?”
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The Stewardship of Grace Pt. #1: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14
If we have yielded our lives to God, then we have yielded that which is most important to us; our time, talent and treasure. Biblical giving to help others is not based on nationalism, moralism, self interest, or guilt; it is based on the grace that God has shown us in Jesus Christ so that we are free to give of ourselves for the glory of God in this world. Let’s take a look at 2 Corinthians 8 for the words of Paul on this subject.
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The Mission and Call of God For His People: Jonah 2
Last week we looked at the paradox of Jonah in his disobedience and deserving of judgment being a sign of Christ’s judgment on the cross on our behalf. In our passage today, we see a similar admittance of guilt, and a repentant return to the Lord. What’s interesting is that in spite of Jonah’s disobedience in Chapter one, the pagan sailors seem to have recognized this reality too. Another perspective is the acknowledgment of God’s sovereignty in our adverse circumstances even when we are running away God appears absent but even in Jonah’s predicament He is not only present, but actively present.
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The Mission and Call of God For His People: Jonah 1
This book is a story of God’s grace, and His call of His people to carry out His mission to the “Nations”. The church (Ecclesia) is a gathered group of people to help carry out God’s mission in the world This book is a narrative unpacking God’s intention for Israel in spite of the fact that they had not been the witness to the nations as God had intended. Ouch, sounds all too familiar! In our passage today (Chapter One), we see God’s call and Jonah’s disobedience based on nationalistic pride and bitter hatred for the people whom God loves and calls.
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What Do We Believe?
Are you serving God with Joy? Are you mad at God because He hasn’t “Come through” for you? Are you helping others so that they will praise you? Are you wracked in worry and anxiety because of circumstances in your life? Are you critical, and do you feel it is hard to forgive people that have “Wronged” you? Do you look down on others that don’t measure up to your expectations and standards? Do you gossip about others? Do you fear what tomorrow may bring? If you have answered yes to any of these questions most likely you are struggling with believing the truth of these attributes about God. When the gospel is about you, and God exists for your happiness, then it is sure that we need an attitude adjustment. When we begin to fully trust God in these areas, we will find the life and happiness we are looking for.
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How The Gospel Changes Us; Pt. 1
Many of us come to Jesus for personal fulfillment and transformation. We often place our own “Personal” testimony before the gospel, when our life’s transformation will never be perfected on this side of eternity. Christ has died in our place for that sin, and we can have eternal life in spite of our sin. So it is important to remember that our transformation is ongoing and our “Good Works” are made possible by the saving atonement of Jesus alone.
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Gospelling One Another; Bearing Each Others Burdens
In our passage today, Paul confronts Peter for a sin that was truly destroying the truth of the gospel. His confrontation may seem harsh, but Paul’s concern is for Christ and the gospel over relationship and appearances. Note the issue in our passage is not just a sin, but the damage it was doing to the gospel, and to those around Peter.
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God’s Story: The Power and Purpose of the Gospel
God’s goal in creating this world is to display His own glory! (Isaiah 43:7) Because of the sin that is so ingrained in humanity, we rebel against this very idea and subsequently either refuse to glorify God or mitigate it through our own religiosity. While it is true that there are many themes in the bible, I believe every theme is interwoven into one purpose of God: His own glory. Let's take a look at God’s story as it relates to His purpose, which should help us understand and yield to his will more perfectly!
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A New People for an Old Message: A Study in 1 Peter, 4:12-19
In our culture, suffering is simply not something that we care to engage in. We do everything we can to eradicate it from our lives. We live in a therapeutic culture that works toward the alleviation of suffering and not necessarily the mitigation of sin and the ultimate healing and transformation of the soul. The gospel addresses these issues and gets to the heart of the matter, yet it often leaves us at odds with conventional wisdom.
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