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Sermon re-cap from January 27, 2008
“To know God, it is necessary to spend consistent time with Him.” Robert D. Foster
Time spent in reading and meditating upon Scripture.
Time spent in prayer, both in:
-responding to Him about what we are reading in His Word
-and bringing our praise and requests to Him (A.C.T.S.-adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication)
Taking time to pass on to others what God is showing us
Begin by choosing a time and place that fits your schedule, make this time a priority.
After a busy day and before another busy day, Jesus took time, early in the morning, to spend time in prayer. (Mark 1:21-35)
Monday, January 28, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Spiritual Accounting 101
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The final sermon in the Philippians Series. Recap of Philippians 4:14-23, January 20, 2008:
Principles of Giving
1. Giving is to be done willingly, not under pressure, vv. 14,16
2. Giving is participating in another’s ministry, vv. 14,15
3. Giving is a two way street, as we give God rewards us spiritually and materially [not with wealth, as in the prosperity gospel, but with more to give, 2 Corinthians 9:6ff; Galatians 6:6], vv. 17,19
4. Giving is our priestly duty (one of the sacrifices we offer as NT believers), vs. 18
5. Giving should be sacrificial, vs. 19 (2 Samuel 24:24)
The final sermon in the Philippians Series. Recap of Philippians 4:14-23, January 20, 2008:
Principles of Giving
1. Giving is to be done willingly, not under pressure, vv. 14,16
2. Giving is participating in another’s ministry, vv. 14,15
3. Giving is a two way street, as we give God rewards us spiritually and materially [not with wealth, as in the prosperity gospel, but with more to give, 2 Corinthians 9:6ff; Galatians 6:6], vv. 17,19
4. Giving is our priestly duty (one of the sacrifices we offer as NT believers), vs. 18
5. Giving should be sacrificial, vs. 19 (2 Samuel 24:24)
Monday, January 14, 2008
An Unfamiliar Virtue, Part 2
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Recap of Philippians 4:12,13, January 13, 2008:
1. Signs of discontentment:
-when what we have is never enough
-when we are in a constant state of debt-can’t pay our bills
-when primary relationships are affected (marital, children, etc.)
-when we seek friends for the wrong reasons, for what they have rather than for their character
2. Steps to contentment
-evaluate our view of possessions/money
-understand the temporary nature of money/possessions
-cultivate thankfulness/gratitude toward God for provisions of necessities
-test our priorities (look at our checkbook and calendar), are we living for what will pass away or for the eternal
-find our security in what lasts, the presence of and promises of God
-abide in Christ and allow Him to strengthen us
Recap of Philippians 4:12,13, January 13, 2008:
1. Signs of discontentment:
-when what we have is never enough
-when we are in a constant state of debt-can’t pay our bills
-when primary relationships are affected (marital, children, etc.)
-when we seek friends for the wrong reasons, for what they have rather than for their character
2. Steps to contentment
-evaluate our view of possessions/money
-understand the temporary nature of money/possessions
-cultivate thankfulness/gratitude toward God for provisions of necessities
-test our priorities (look at our checkbook and calendar), are we living for what will pass away or for the eternal
-find our security in what lasts, the presence of and promises of God
-abide in Christ and allow Him to strengthen us
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
An Unfamiliar Virtue
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Recap of Philippians 4:10,11, January 6, 2008:
1. When it comes to contentment; having things is not the issue, loving things is.
2. Contentment is not natural but learned. Paul learned that:
-God would give him what He thinks is necessary for him to have
-The Lord would strengthen him to face every situation
- he must not depend upon circumstances, which can change, for contentment
3. Six wrong assumptions about possessions from Luke 12:13-34:
-thinking that the priority of life was gathering more and more for ourselves
-thinking that possessions can provide satisfaction
-thinking that possessions would last for many years
-thinking that we will live to enjoy possessions
-not recognizing that our provision is from God
-forgetting the importance of spiritual riches
Recap of Philippians 4:10,11, January 6, 2008:
1. When it comes to contentment; having things is not the issue, loving things is.
2. Contentment is not natural but learned. Paul learned that:
-God would give him what He thinks is necessary for him to have
-The Lord would strengthen him to face every situation
- he must not depend upon circumstances, which can change, for contentment
3. Six wrong assumptions about possessions from Luke 12:13-34:
-thinking that the priority of life was gathering more and more for ourselves
-thinking that possessions can provide satisfaction
-thinking that possessions would last for many years
-thinking that we will live to enjoy possessions
-not recognizing that our provision is from God
-forgetting the importance of spiritual riches
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