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PERSONAL GOALS FOR A NEW YEAR
Text: Philippians 3:13-16
Intro: The apostle Paul was driven for the Lord with the same zeal he had for the devil. He believed in a commitment in his life. He believed in reaching forth and pressing towards the mark. I am thankful for all that we have done in this past year. I believe we made progress. We saw our attendance increase. We saw our finances stabilize. We started some new things. We can see how we were faithful to God. I want us to think about some goals we want to accomplish this year for the Lord as a church and as an individual.
I. THE GOAL IN ATTENDANCE
A. Attend regularly1. We are to give glory to God in the church by Christ Jesus. Eph. 3:212. We are not to forsake attending the house of God. Hebs. 10:253. We should plan, purpose, and pray to attend church regularly. Help us increase our attendance.4. Your health, transportation, job, and family will have some bearing on your your attendance.B. Attend reverently1. Come to God's house knowing and realizing you are attending God's house.2. We come to church to set before the Lord and with His people.3. The way you act in church services reflects the way you feel about God.C. Attend receivingly1. Come expecting to fellowship with God's people. Fellowship encourages us.2. Come with a desire to hear God's Word and apply it to your life.3. If you will not receive what God has to offer, you will go away with an empty cup.4. I have received a blessing at church every time I came to receive God's Word.II. THE GOAL IN AFFECTION
A. The setting 1. Paul instructs us to set our affections on the things above or heavenly things. Col. 3:22. In order to keep our minds on heaven, we have to mortify our members. Col. 3:53. We are responsible for setting our affection on things above.B. The sharing1. We must share our lives with one another. Some people are strangers in their church because they choose to be.2. You get to know people who share time, talent, thinking etc., with one another.3. Take the time to minister and serve with God's people.C. The showing1. Jesus tells us to let our light so shine before men. Matt. 5:162. If you love the Lord and your church show it.3. Love must be expressed after it is experienced.4. You show love by calling, caring, attending, and working. III. THE GOAL OF ACTIVITY
A. The willingness1. As a saved person you want to do something for the Lord.2. This desire is put in you of the Lord. His Spirit will move you to be willing to do what you can.3. Most of the time we send new members a talent survey. We ask them to put down what they will be willing to do.B. The work1. Don't just be willing to work. After you volunteer, get to work.2. We have a lot of things going on at Grace. You can do something. There is a job you can do.3. Don't sit on the side lines of God's service when you could be in the game.C. The wonder1. It amazes me as pastor to see what some people can do.2. It amazes me as I see the Lord using just anyone who will work.3. You will be surprised at how you grow as you work.IV. THE GOAL OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A. The dreams1. As God's people we should ever be dreaming of what we want to see done next.2. Everything we do was thought of by someone who had a dream.3. We should have goals about our attendance, our buildings and property, about our missionary endeavours.B. The determination1. Someone wants to see something done. Someone says something.2. Someone brings it before our men or church.3. Someone is willing to help, give, work, do what they can to see it come to pass.4. They pray. They give. They work. They get personally involved in the work to accomplish something.C. The delight1. It is always good to get a job done at church.2. It always feels good when we vote on something and see it get done.3. We have redone the pews, carpet, roof, and put a beautiful entrance into our auditorium.4. Doing things for the Lord in a church makes us feel like we are doing something.5. We rejoice with a holy joy and satisfaction. We have accomplished something for the Lord. V. THE GOAL OF ASPIRATION
A. Aspire for people1. We could easily be having 140 - 150 in sunday School. We could have 100 in B.T.C.2. Attend regularly. Call or drop a note to members. Encourage those who are not attending.3. Invite your friends or family to attend church with you. Invite new people that you meet.B. Aspire for property1. We need to change our auditorium. We need to improve the looks of our grounds.2. We need to change our activity building.3. We need to make the Lord's property just as beautiful as we can.4. Those who have talent and ability should put it to use for the Lord.5. There are ways of improving every area of our church. May we be busy doing it.C. Aspire for preaching1. We are Missionary Baptists. I am glad we are mission minded.2. I am becoming more convicted that our printing ministry is one of the greatest missions this church has ever undertaken for God.3. We are mailing the Word of God in the form of our books and paper into more areas than we ever have.4. The Word of God is going out from us into 44 States and 30 different Countries. MAKE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
Text: Galatians 5:7,8
Intro: Paul told the Galatians they did run well. Then something happened to them. Something or someone hindered them. Paul said their hindrance did not come from God. Time sees a lot of loyal people fall by the way side. When this happens the people allow something or someone to hinder them. As we go into a new year may each of us make resolutions concerning our service to the Lord Jesus Christ.
I. MAKE RESOLUTIONS ABOUT CHURCH ATTENDANCE.
A. The faithfulness1. We are not to forsake assembling ourselves together. Hebs. 10:25 We are to be faithful and loyalty to attend.2. We are to give God glory in a church by Christ Jesus. Eph. 3:213. People who are faithful in church services find that they get a lot more out of the services.4. The unfaithful person will find he feels more guilt, misery, and discontentment because he isn't doing what he should.B. The fruitfulness1. Regular church attendance helps us learn more about the Lord and His service.2. As we learn and apply God's Word to our lives, we begin to bear fruit for the Lord. Gal. 5:22,233. Jesus said 3 or 4 times in John 15 that He wants His people to bear fruit.C. The favorableness1. As we go to church and learn and fellowship, and submit our lives become a favorable witness.2. We become servants of the Lord with great power and influence on others.3. We become salt and light which preserves and shows the way to others.II. MAKE RESOLUTIONS ABOUT BIBLE STUDY.
A. The resolving1. One of the books that collects the most dust which shouldn't collect any dust is the Bible.2. Each saved person should resolve to read the Bible regularly.3. Paul told Timothy to "Study the Word." II Tim. 2:15 We can study a lot of books, but the Bible is the book.B. The reading1. The mind is an organ that must be and will be fed. What we read will go through the mind to the heart.2. Jesus said out of the heart proceeds action. It may be good or evil, right or wrong.3. What are you feeding your mind? Determine to feed it real soul food. I Peter 2:2C. The receiving1. The Word of God, the Bible, is God's message and revelation to all peoples.2. As we read it God is revealing His will for our lives. God help us to receive His Word.3. Let's do more than give a mental assent to it. Let's give a hearty amen.4. The Word will transform us. Rom. 12:2III. MAKE RESOLUTIONS ABOUT PRAYER.
A. Talk to God.1. When we read the Bible, God talks with us. When we pray, we talk with God.2. Jesus taught us to pray in the sermon on the mount. Matt. 6:9-153. He told a parable to the end men ought to pray and not to faint. Luke 18:14. I like the song, Just a little talk with Jesus makes it right.B. Trust in God.1. We are to trust Him with all our hearts. Prov. 3:52. Praying to the Lord helps us to trust Him.3. He is almighty, all merciful, and all gracious. He knows the end from the beginning.C. Turn things over to God.1. When you are sick, turn things over to God.2. When you are sorrowing, turn things over to God.3. When you are sinful, turn things over to God.4. When you are stressed, turn things over to God.IV. MAKE RESOLUTIONS ABOUT TITHING.
A. The command1. Jesus told some that they ought to do some things and not leave some things undone.2. Tithing was part of what they should do.3. The Old Testament worship and service was a type of the New Testament worship.4. In I Cor. 9 Paul said those who preach the gospel should live of the gospel.5. Read and study Prov. 3:9,10. The principle of tithing is still in effect.B. The concern1. The Lord's cause and churches are to be supported by the people of God with2. The material and physical welfare of the Lord's church depends upon the liberality of God's people.C. The conviction1. The Lord promised to bless Israel, if she worshipped Him, kept the sabbaths, reverenced His sanctuary, and walked in His statutes. Lev. 26:1-42. Tithing was one of those commandments. Tithing honors the Lord and gives Him credit for blessings.V. MAKE RESOLUTIONS ABOUT WITNESSING.
A. Witness with your life.1. Live a godly and righteous life. Titus 2:122. Seek His kingdom and righteousness first. Matt. 6:33B. Witness with your love.1. Love with a divine love. Rom. 5:5 2. Love with a tender hearted kind love which is brotherly. Eph. 4:32; I John 3:14C. Witness with your language.1. Don't let corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth. Eph. 4:292. Use a warm, wholesome, and rejoicing language.D. Witness with your loyalty.1. Be loyal to Christ.2. Be loyal to the commandments.3. Be loyal to the church.4. Be loyal to Christians. IF THERE BE NO RESURRECTION
Text: I Corinthians 15:12-19
Intro: Some of the members at Corinth didn’t believe in the resurrection of Jesus. It is surprising how many members of a church do not know what they believe or why. You can’t get them to study the Bible. Therefore, they do not stand for anything. This person usual will fall for anything. Paul was teaching by supposition. If what some of the members believed was true, then other things are true. Paul lists 6 things that are true, if there be no resurrection of the dead. He makes a powerful point in his reasoning and shows them the folly of not believing in the resurrection.
I. CHRIST IS NOT RISEN. V13
A. The truth1. If there be no resurrection then something else is very true.2. Christ is not risen, if there is no resurrection of the dead. If Christ were not resurrected, then we will not be resurrected.3. Truth demands that we use knowledge and wisdom in verifying it. B. The trouble1. When people try to teach heresy or false doctrine, they will have trouble proving it.2. John teaches us not to believe every spirit, but try the spirits to see if they are of God or not. We are to try the spirits because many false prophets have gone out into the world. I John 4:13. Nothing that we do as believers makes any sense if there be no resurrection of the dead.C. The testimony1. The Lord was declared by the angels to have risen from the dead. Matthew 28:62. Jesus was seen by the women and the 12 apostles and above 500 at one time. I Corinthians 15:63. We know that the Lord lives because He saved our souls from sin and death.II. OUR PREACHING IS VAIN. V14
A. The truth 1. If there is no resurrection of the dead than our preaching is vain. 2. Vain means useless or void. Preaching doesn’t do any good if there is no resurrection from the dead.B. The trouble1. The Lord has promised to bless His Word as it is preached. Isaiah 55:11 It will accomplish what He pleases and prosper where He sends it.2. If what some of the Corinthians said were true, than all preaching is useless.3. There is a big problem with that because God has given us His Word. He has called preachers to preach His Word.C. The testimony1. The preaching of the cross is the power of God to all who believe. I Corinthians 1:182. We have seen and do testimony the blessings of God on the preaching of His Word.3. The New Testament is an illustration book on the good that the preaching of God’s Word does.III. YOUR FAITH IS VAIN. V14
A. The truth 1. If there is no resurrection of the dead, then your faith is also vain.2. The faith you put in Jesus Christ to save you and forgive you of sins is useless and empty.3. Paul told the jailor to believe on the Lord Jesus and you shall be saved. Acts 16:31B. The trouble1. Your faith means nothing, if there is no resurrection of the dead.2. Those who believe or put their faith in Jesus are not condemned, but those who do not believe are already condemned. John 3:183. If what they believed is true, there is no reason to preach repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ.C. The testimony1. We as Paul can say, I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed to Him. II Timothy 1:122. Those who put their faith in Jesus have peace with God. Romans 5:1 We have so much by faith in Jesus.IV. WE ARE FALSE WITNESSES. V15
A. The truth1. If there is no resurrection, then we are false witnesses. We have testified that Jesus arose from the dead.2. John referred to many false prophets going out into the world. I John 4:13. If we preach the resurrection of Jesus and He didn’t come forth from the grave, we are false witnesses.B. The trouble1. These people who didn’t believe in the resurrection were saying in effect that Paul and the others were false witnesses.2. The lost say we are crazy. We say they are crazy. Who is right?3. Truth is not a relative thing. Someone is right and someone is wrong.C. The testimony1. Jesus said you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. John 8:322. The Holy Spirit convicts people of the truth about sin, judgment, and righteousness. John 16:7-113. We have done what the Bible teaches us to do. We know that we have passed from death unto life because we love the brethren. I John 3:14V. YOU ARE YET IN YOUR SINS. V17
A. The truth1. Those who repent of sin and believe in Jesus are saved and their sins are forgiven.2. Study what Paul wrote to the Ephesians in Ephesians 1:7. In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.3. Those who are saved are new creatures in Christ Jesus. II Corinthians 5:17B. The trouble1. If there is no resurrection from the dead, then you are yet in your sins.2. We believe our sins are forgiven and cleansed by the Lord. I John 1:93. The resurrection of Jesus is part of the gospel. If He were not raised from the dead, there is no gospel.C. The testimony1. The love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. Romans 5:52. Our sins have been forgiven and cleansed in the blood of Jesus Christ. VI. THOSE FALLEN ASLEEP IN CHRIST ARE PERISHED. V18
A. The truth1. All of our saved loved ones have died in Jesus and have the hope or expectation of being with Him in our new home.2. Jesus is our hope. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:83. Jesus came forth victorious from the grave. The angel said, He is not here; for He is risen.B. The troubleIf there is no resurrection, then all of our saved loved ones have died and perished.They have no hope. There is not comfort or consolation in Christ Jesus.There would be no need of living according to God’s Word if there is no resurrection from the dead.C. The testimonyThe saved have a hope that not even physical death can destroy.Jesus has promised us a home where we will live with Him forever. John 14:1-3Paul wrote I Thessalonians 4:13-18. We are to comfort one another with these words.THE EXAMPLE MOTHERS SHOULD BE
Text: II Timothy 1:1-5
Intro: This ;is the second letter that Paul had written to Timothy. Paul was an older preacher writing to a younger preacher. Paul wanted to share some knowledge with Timothy. Paul recounts the unfeigned faith that was in Timothy's grandmother Lois. He also remembers the unfeigned faith in Timothy's mother Eunice. Paul was persuaded this kind of faith dwelled in Timothy too. Paul implies that Timothy had faith because of the examples of his mother and grandmother. May we look at some things that mothers should try to be examples in.
I. BE AN EXAMPLE IN LOVE
A. Love the heavenly Father.1. Jesus said the first or greatest commandment is love the Lord thy God, "...with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength..." Mark 12:302. A deep abiding love for the Lord and His Word is a must before we can love others as we should.3. A love for the Lord is evidenced by our obeying His holy Word. John 14:234. This love gives evidence of salvation and discipleship. John 13:35; I John 3:14B. Love the human family.1. Mothers should be an example of human love for her husband and children.2. Words cannot describe the way a mother looks at a new born baby. Listen to those grandmothers.3. The last days will see family members without natural affections. II Tim.34. Their should be a natural love between family members. Mothers should demonstrate this love to her husband and children.C. Love the holy faith1. Paul said Lois and Eunice had a genuine faith.2. Mothers should demonstrate a genuine faith in God.3. Mothers should demonstrate a genuine faith in God's Word. II Tim;. 3:16,174. Mothers should demonstrate a genuine faith in the Lord's church. Eph. 3:21II. BE AN EXAMPLE IN LIVING
A. Live for the heavenly Father.1. Romans 12:1,2 tells mothers who to live for and how to live. They are to be living sacrifices for the Lord.2. Thank God for mothers who make sure their children hear God's Word at home and in church.3. Mothers are saved to serve the Lord in the ways that she can.B. Live for the human family.1. Life has it's responsibilities. Motherhood has it's responsibilities. 1,095 meals a year.2. Many hours are spent doing the task of providing meals, clean clothes, and cleaning up messes that children make.3. Mothers do so much for their families. They give unselfishly for the good of their families.4. "If you work 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, you must be a mom."C. Live for the holy faith.1. Faith in the Lord should move mothers to live for the Lord in one of His churches.2. You should attend church regularly for your own good and the good of your family.3. You should be committed to church and work in your church.4. Your church should be a vital part of your life for the Lord.III. BE AN EXAMPLE IN LOYALTY.
A. Be loyal to the heavenly Father.1. Mothers are to seek God's kingdom and righteousness first. Matt. 6:332. Her faith and dedication to God should be unquestionable.3. The wise man said this is our whole duty in life. Eccl. 12:13 We are to fear God and keep His commandments.4. Children need to see mothers and grandmothers who are steadfast and unmovable in the Lord.B. Be loyal to the human family.1. We are living in dangerous times. Mothers are killing husbands and children.2. How sad for a woman to become a mother and put the fruit of her body in a trash bag and throw it in a dumpster.3. Family violence is getting worse and it will continue to do so.4. Love for your family is very secure and serene. Family love makes like worth the living.5. Be loyal to your family. It is the only one that you have. The way you feel about your family reveals a lot about you.C. Be loyal to the holy faith.1. We are to assemble regular at God's house. Hebs. 10:252. We are to give glory to God in the church by Christ Jesus. Eph. 3:213. Mothers should be loyal to the church in her actions, affections, articulations, and attitudes.4. In church she is reminded of the Lord, His Word, and His will for her life.IV. BE AN EXAMPLE IN LANGUAGE.
A. The language about the heavenly Father.1. She should not take the name of the Lord her God in vain. Exod. 202. She should talk about God in words or praise and adoration.3. Her children will learn from her and it is best to learn about God from her.4. How sad for children to learn to use vulgar, profane, evil, and ungodly words from their mothers.B. The language about the human family.1. It still blesses my heart for mothers to speak about their families in love. 2. Verbal abuse is still abuse. Some children have a lot to face in life because of the language the mother is teaching them by example.3. Mothers can guide, grace, gently help her family with her gracious and gentle words.C. The language about the holy faith.1. Mothers live for the Lord and continue telling your children about the Lord.2. May your conversation reflect your faith and dependance upon the heavenly Father.3. The Word of God doesn't change. The truth that it sets forth is real and dependable.4. Mothers let your husband and children hear you talk of your church and the blessing it is to you. ADVICE TO FATHERS
Text: Colossians 3:21
Intro: The Bible is a spiritual book for a spiritual people instructing them on spiritual living. Jesus said He came to give the more abundant life. John 10:10 Paul teaches us that those who are in Christ are new creatures. Old things are passed away and all things become new. II Corinthians 5:17 The new or inner nature from God enables us to desire and seek heavenly things. As His children we want to be like and live like our Father. This is very difficult to do because we still have the old adamic sinful nature. We can only live for the Lord by His help.
I. THE FATHER IN THE TEXT
A. God made1. God made man and woman. This is a very plain and spiritual truth. Genesis 1:26,272. The Lord God in His wisdom made men and women like He did. 3. He commanded the man and woman to be fruitful and multiply the earth. There is order and design in God’s purpose and plan.B. Grace marveled
1 .The laws of reproduction are amazing and full of wonder as you study them.
2. Reproduction can only work God’s way. Man may choose to do otherwise, but he will have to consider God’s laws of reproduction.
3. It is amazing and marvelous to think of the conception of a child and the birth of a child.
4. The characteristics and traits of two people merge and the result is a child that carries both parents’ traits.
C. Good moving
1. God intended for the fruit of a man and woman’s love for one another would be a child conceived and born.
2. When we follow God’s plan and purpose, there is a lot of joy in becoming a father.
3. The Lord gives men a father’s heart. There are some things that a man knows and feels about being a father because it comes from God.
II. THE FRUIT IN THE TEXT
A. The offspring
1. The way a race of people continues to exist is the laws of marriage and reproduction.
2. Every married man would like to be a father. There is something in us that makes us want children.
3. A man’s children are the fruit of his body. Some are given more children than others.
B. The observation
1. Becoming a father is a life time job. You will always be a father.
2. Trying to be a good father is a hard job. We learn by trial and error. No one knows all the answers to raising children apart from the word of God.
3. Every man that makes love to a woman is a potential father and he should consider very seriously this responsibility.
C. The obedience
1. Fathers are to bring their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4
2. Fathers are given the responsibility to raise their children in the right way. Proverbs 22:6
3. Fathers have a lot of good advice to pass on to the children. It is his responsibility to teach and train his children.
III. THE FRUSTRATION IN THE TEXT
A. The relationship
1. The father is the parent or the one who is to teach and train the children.
2. There are many things that your children should not have a choice about. You are the parent.You are responsible for teaching.
3. Your children are responsible for the obedience to your teaching.
4. If your children are having a hard time raising you, they ought to.
B. The raising
1. Fathers are not to provoke their children to wrath. They are not to provoke their children to anger.
2. Vex not your children. Avoid irritating them. Don’t over correct them. Stop exasperating them.
3. Amplified Bible: Fathers do not provoke or irritate or fret your children-do not be hard on them or harass them; lest they be discouraged and sullen and feel inferior and frustrated; Do not break their spirit.
C. The rebellion
1. Being a parent and children is a great learning process. The parent and child start out not knowing anything about either of them.
2. The Lord intends for parents to discipline their children. They must be taught respect for others.
3. Some men also rebel at being a father and take it out of their children.
IV. THE FLESH IN THE TEXT
A. The Satan
1. God’s plan for the father and child will work if we work the plan.
2. The Devil is very active in dividing and ruining family life. He is a master at it.
3. If he can upset every member of the family, he can destroy the happiness that the Lord wants them to enjoy.
B. The sin
1. Children can sin and rebel against the parents. This in most cases is only normal.
2. The Devil causes some children to think they know more than their parents which they do not.
3. Children have a sinful nature which is rebellious in behavior.
C. The selfishness
1. Selfishness is the cause for sin. Personal selfishness has ruin many families.
2. Both the father and children have this sin nature which causes them to be selfish.
3. This is why raising children is so very difficult. This sinful nature works on parents and children.
V. THE FUTURE IN THE TEXT
A. The importance
1. What we do for our children should be a teaching process for them to prepare them to get out on their own.
2. The very best any parent can do is bring their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
B. The influence
1. Your children will first be affected by the live that you live before them.
2. As you teach and train them they will be affected for a life time. That is why it is so necessary to get it right.
C. The ignorance
1. No man every knows everything when he first becomes a parent.
2. One of the good things about having 10 to 12 children is the practice you get and the knowledge of trial and error.
D. The instruction
1. We have the job of teaching our children the right way to live as we seek to live such a life before them.
2. One thing every parents fears is not raising their children in the best way. We are afraid of failing our children.
FATHERS SHOULD TEACH THEIR CHILDREN
Text: Ephesians 6:1-4
Intro: Paul tells the Ephesian fathers to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Under the Jewish law the fathers were to teach the children in every day experiences. It has been proven that children do learn a lot of things from their parents and especially the father. This demands that a father teach and train his children in the ways of the Lord. The father is to provide the spiritual leadership for his children. He must not allow others to do what the Lord expects him to do. The wise man said train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
I. TEACH THE CHILDREN TO PRAISE THE LORD.
A. The truth
1. Paul told the Ephesians to give thanks unto God always for all things. Ephesians 5:20
2. It is wonderful to see and hear the very young talking about the Lord because they have been taught by a godly mother.
3. Many children and wives have been saved because of a concerned father and husband.
B. The trouble
1. It is sad but even saved people can fail to see the wonder and majesty of the Lord and His activity in life.
2. We have a sinful nature that makes us want to exclude the Lord in our thinking and living.
3. The Devil is at work hindering us and hardening us to the greatness and graciousness of our God.
C. The training
1. Fathers children need to be trained to praise the Lord. The very young who go to church regularly learn to praise the Lord.
2. Fathers need to set the proper example and teach and train the children.
3. God’s Word is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. II Timothy 3:16,17
II. TEACH THE CHILDREN TO PARDON IN THE LORD.
A. The truth
1. When we were saved we received the forgiveness of sins from the Lord. Ephesians 1:7
2. The Lord teaches us how to receive the forgiveness of sins. I John 1:9
3. In the Model prayer we are taught to forgive others as the Lord forgives us. Matthew 6:11-15
B. The trouble
Life is filled with problems. Our reaction to those problems can create more problems.
I grew up watch programs on television that taught children how to deal with and handle problems.
We have a sinful nature that makes it hard for us to say, I was wrong or Forgive me. This involves human pride that can be seen even among children.
The training
1. Teach your children how to receive pardon and to pardon others who do them wrong.
We are to forgive others as God forgives us for Christ’s sake. Ephesians 4:32
In order to train your children, you must be a forgiving person yourself. Be an example of forgiveness toward your children and others.
III. TEACH THE CHILDREN TO HAVE PEACE WITH THE LORD.
The truth
Connected with teaching your children how to forgive others is how to have peace with others.
Being justified by faith we have peace with God. Romans 5:1 In order to have peace with others, we must have peace with God.
We live in a sinful wicked world in which we see violence and hatred manifested even in early school years.
B. The trouble
1. Because of the sinful nature even saved people will have a tendency to not want to have peace with others.
2. Sinfulness, pride, and selfishness will cause some to even desire trouble over peace.
3. Life is hard enough and it becomes even harder when you have problems and troubles caused by other people and your failure to handle it with the help of the Lord.
C. The training
1. Fathers teach your children to be peaceful and desire to be at peace with others.
2. One of the great problems with people today is the lack of examples in family and friends.
3. Teach your children how to forgive others and desire to have peace with others. Even seek and pursue peace with others.
IV. TEACH THE CHILDREN ABOUT PURITY.
A. The truth
1. Peter teaches us to be holy as the Lord is holy in I Peter 1:15,16
2. Titus teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lust we should live soberly righteously and godly in this world. Titus 2:12
3. Children need to be taught purity and the difference between right and wrong.
B. The trouble
1. Even children have a sinful nature that manifests itself in daily conduct.
2. Television and movies are teaching young people the wrong principles to live by today.
3. Who would ever have thought that a time would come when living right would be consider wrong?
C. The training
1. There is such a thing as honesty, purity, sacrifice, and righteousness in the sight of the Lord.
2. Train your children in the ways of the Lord. This demands that you be walking in the way of the Lord yourself.
3. Our world has changed a great deal in our life time, can you imagine what it will be in your grandchildren’s life time.
V. TEACH THE CHILDREN TO HAVE PURPOSE.
A. The truth
1. There are three great questions in all of life. These are major questions that must be answered rightly or everything will be wrong in your life.
2. God made man to have fellowship with him and to share His glory with man. Sin changed all of that.
3. Study Ephesians 2:10; Matthew 6:33; and Matthew 5:16 to find the true purpose for life.
B. The trouble
1. The trouble in our lives is caused by the sin nature and its manifestation. Romans 7:18
2. Each of us have pride and sin causes us to be selfish and self centered.
3. Many are wasting and ruining God given life because they have not found the real purpose in living.
C. The training
1. The three great questions in life are these. Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?
2. You were given life of the Lord. You are here to honor and glorify the Lord. You are going into eternity either heaven or hell.
3. Many grandfathers could testify today of the change in the life of their children. Fathers should teach their children that they are here for the purpose of the Lord.
I AM THANKFUL TO THE LORD
Text: Ephesians 5:19,20
Intro: We are to have a praise service in our hearts for the Lord Jesus. We are to thank God for all things always. The child of God is to be a thankful person. We are truly blessed every day. We cannot even count our blessings. We are not smart enough to see and recognize all the blessing that the Lord gives us daily. The psalmist said He daily loads us with benefits. Psalm 68:19 You will either be a complaining person or a thankful person, but you cannot and will not be both. I am thankful for several things.
I. I AM THANKFUL FOR THE HEAVENLY FATHER.
A. The holy Father
1. What was conceived in Mary was holy. Matthew 1:21-25. Jesus is the only begotten Son of God.
2. This makes the Father of Jesus holy. The Law of Moses forbid anyone to worship anyone other than God. Exodus 20:1-4
3. The Lord God is to be reverenced and respected because of who He is and what He does.
B. The heavenly Father
1. Jesus taught His disciples to address the Father as heavenly in Matthew 6:9.
2. The Father is the ruler of the universe and His throne is in heaven.
3. The saved are to seek those things from above and have their affection on things above. Colossians 3:1,2
C. The happy Father
1. The heavenly Father has the best plan for man to follow in this brief life.
2. Jesus gave instructions about being happy in Matthew 5:1-12. To do the things He said, would bring happiness.
3. Paul teaches us to rejoice always in the Lord in Philippians 4:4. We are to make joy in our hearts. Ephesians 5:19
II. I AM THANKFUL FOR THE HUMAN FAMILY.
A. The man and the human family
1. God first created Adam from the dust of the ground. Genesis 2:7 Adam was created in the image and likeness of God. Genesis 1:26,27
2. After Adam named all of the animals God had made, there was not found a help meet for him. Genesis 2:20
3. After Adam named all of the animals God had made, there was not found a help meet for him. Genesis 2:20
B. The mate and the human family
1. After all of God’s handiwork, God said it was not good for man to be alone. Genesis 2:18
2. God determined to make man a help meet or suitable for him. Genesis 2:18
3. We are given a record how God made a help meet for Adam in Genesis 2:21-25.
C. The members and the human family
1. God created the man and woman Genesis 1:27. When He made them, He gave them a commandment.
2. God blessed the couple and told them to be fruitful, and multiply and replenish the earth. Genesis 1:28
3. Paul gave instruction about the holiness of marriage between a man and woman in Ephesians 5:22-6:4.
III. I AM THANKFUL FOR THE HOLY FAMILY.
A. The Savior and the holy family
1. As we have already discussed, there is a Father for the holy family.
2. Peter teaches us we are begotten again unto a lively hope in I Peter 1:3.
3. The birth is based upon man repenting of sin and trusting the Lord to save them. Luke 13:3; Acts 16:31; Acts 4:12
B. The salvation and the holy family
1. Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13
2. Paul instructed the jailer to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and he would be saved. Acts 16:31
3. Jesus also said that He gives unto His sheep eternal life. John 10:27
C. The saved and the holy family
1. Paul told the Galatians that we are all the children of God by faith. Galatians 3:26
2. John said we know that we have passed from death unto and acceptable unto the Lord. Romans 12:1
3. Jesus said we are to seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness first. Matthew 6:33
4. James teaches us to submit ourselves unto God. James 4:6 God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
IV. I AM THANKFUL FOR THE HOPEFUL FINISH.
A. The villain and the finish
1. All men will die one day. Hebrews 9:27 This is why it is so important for men to prepare for this solemn hour in their lives.
2. The only way to live forever is to be saved from the wrath to come. John 3:36
3. The Devil is a master at deceit. He blinds the lost to the light of the glorious gospel of Jesus. II Corinthians 4:3,4
B. The victim and the finish
1. Man is the victim in the plan of the Devil. Adam fell from his created position because of sin. Genesis 2:17
2. Because of God’s holiness and man’s sinfulness, man will die and go to hell and the lake of fire forever and ever. Luke 16:19-31
3. The wrath of God will be poured out upon those who do not have the Son. John 3:36 God’s men are to warn people about the finish of those who do not know Jesus as personal Savior.
C. The victory and the finish
1. Man does not have to die and go to hell. He can repent and believe and have the great hope of all the redeemed.
2. The writer of Hebrews teaches us that we have a hope that is both sure and stedfast. Hebrews 6:19,20 This hope is an anchor to the soul.
3. Paul said of the saved, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8
BORN IN A MANGER
Text: Luke 1:1-7
Intro: The Bible tells us about Joseph and Mary. These verses tell us why they were going to Bethlehem. They tell us how and where the King of kings was born. He was born in a manger. This is the time all the God loving Jews and people were looking for. The Messiah was born. The hope of all the world was born. Matthew said Jesus would be called Emmanuel. Emmanuel means God with us.
I. THE GRACIOUS VIRGIN
A. The appearance Luke 1:26-35
1. The angel appeared unto Mary. The writer writing by inspiration refers to Mary as a virgin. Luke 1:27
2. The angel told her she was highly favored, the Lord was with her, and she was blessed of women. Luke 2:28
3. The angel told her she would bare a child and even told her what kind of child she would give birth to.
4. She was troubled by what the angel said. He reassured her. God chose a special vessel to give birth to His Son.
B. The affirming
1. When the angel told her she would bare a son, she questioned it. "How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?" V34
2. Mary proclaimed her virginity. She was pure. She was respectful to God and her family.
3. God still works through morally pure and clean people. This is the way God wants us to live.
4. Mary was afraid to have a child out of wedlock. She was not afraid or embarrassed of being a virgin.
C. The agreement
1. Mary was espoused to Joseph. This was like an engagement period.
2. When told about conceiving the child Jesus, Mary replied, "...behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word..." Luke 1:38
3. She was willing to be a yielded vessel unto the Lord.
D. The acceptance
1. Mary was engaged to Joseph. They were to be married later.
2. When Joseph saw Mary with child before they came together, he thought about putting her away privately. Matt. 1:19
3. He was a just man and didn't want to make her a public example. Matt. 1:19
4. The angel revealed to Joseph the conception and birth of Jesus and he accepted the things of God.
II. THE GOD VISITATION
A. The marvel
1. The conception of Jesus in Mary is so marvelous. It is above and beyond our reasoning.
2. Matthew wrote, "She was found with child of the Holy Ghost." Matt. 1:18 "...For that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost." Matt. 1:20
3. Luke wrote, "...the Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." Luke 1:35
4. I accept what the Bible says. I accept it by faith.
B. The manger
1. Where do you think the Saviour of the world could and should be born?
2. We might think in a king's palace, in a rich man's house, or in a place of prosperity.
3. Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in a lowly manger. The inn was full. There were no rooms available.
4. The King of kings was willing to be born in an animal stable. What a simple, common, and plain ordinary place.
C. The majesty
1. The Son of God was born of a virgin in a manger.
2. The Son of God left heaven with it's glory to condescend and be born in human flesh in a manger.
3. He gave it all up to be able to give it all to us.
4. The powerful Creator of the universe became a child born in a manger. He did this for me.
III. THE GLORIOUS VESSEL
A. Jesus was holy.
1. He was God robed in flesh. He is the incarnate Word of God. John 1:14
2. Holy is a word the angel used to describe Jesus. Luke 1:35
3. He is the sinless Son of Almighty God. II Cor. 5:21; I John 3:5
4. His life was a sinless life. He came to fulfill the law. Matt. 5:17
B. Jesus was human.
1. He was given a human body by Mary. Mary conceived and gave birth to Jesus.
2. He was God and He was man. He experienced all that we do, except sin. He became tired, was hungry, and could love and feel hurt.
3. He cared for us so much that He lived and died in a human body.
4. He is the holy human compassionate Saviour of all mankind.
C. Jesus was humble.
1. He was God robed in human flesh.
2. He came to exalt and magnify His heavenly Father. John 4:34
3. Look at His life, works, speech, thinking and you will see humility.
4. He is the perfect holy righteous example that we are to follow after.
IV. THE GREAT VICTORY
A. The victory of saving us from the penalty of sin.
1. Jesus gave His life on Calvary that we might be saved.
2. Those who aren't saved will go to a Devil's hell. A fire is kindle eternally for those who reject Jesus as Saviour.
3. When you received or accepted Jesus by faith you were saved eternally. You will not go to hell.
B. The victory of saving us from the power of sin.
1. We were set free from sin, when we accepted Jesus.
2. Paul tells us not to let sin dominate or reign in our mortal bodies. Rom. 6:12,14
3. We can resist the Devil and sin now. James 4:7 We are to put up a fight as we wear God's armor. Eph. 6:12-18
C. The victory of saving us from the presence of sin.
1. The Lord has prepared us a wonderful place to live eternally in. John 14:1-3
2. Only the redeemed will go there and those who are covered by the blood.
3. The Lord is the light of that place. God will dwell among His holy redeemed people.
4. Paul wrote, "But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." I Cor. 15:57
THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOUR
Text: Luke 2:9-17
Intro: These verses still bless my heart as I read them and study them. What a joyous occasion. What a wonderful event. What a message of hope and glory. I rejoice that the message of the birth of our Saviour is told over and over again. This message is ageless in it's effect. In Isaiah 7:14 the prophecy of the virgin birth of our Lord was given. In this passage we see the reality of the prophecy given hundreds of years before. Let's notice several things about the message.
I. THE SAVIOUR'S BIRTH WAS A VIRGIN BIRTH.
A. The meaning
1. The angel told Mary she would conceive and bear a Son. Luke 1:35
2. The Scripture describes Mary as a virgin or one who has not known a man intimately.
3. Matthew records, "...before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost." Matt. 1:18
4. Joseph was told, "...for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost."Matt. 1:20
B. The misunderstanding
1. The virgin birth of Jesus is necessary because it is the only way God can be robed in flesh. John 1:14
2. If Jesus wasn't virgin born, He is like us in every way.
3. The sinful nature is passed from father to offspring.
4. Jesus must be virgin born to be the sinless Son of almighty God.
C. The majesty
1. The Saviour was born of the virgin Mary.
2. He was God come down and took on Himself the form of mankind.
3. The words, works, and ways of Jesus showed Him to be more than a mere man. The testimony of those who knew Jesus was He was divine.
4. The virgin birth is a wondrous story of the love of God and of Christ.
II. THE SAVIOUR'S BIRTH WAS A VOLUNTARY BIRTH.
A. The meaning
1. Jesus chose to be born of the virgin Mary.
2. He was the willing loving caring and divine Son of almighty God.
3. He loved His Father and He loved us enough to be born of the virgin Mary.
B. The marvel
1. Jesus was willing to leave heaven and His father to come to the earth and be born of Mary.
2. Jesus accepted all that came with the birth, life, and death.
3. He was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death. Hebs. 2:9
C. The magnifying
1. Because of His great love and obedience God has highly exalted Him.
2. He has been given a great name. At His name every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess.
3. We will praise His name eternally. He is our Saviour. He has redeemed us from all iniquity.
III. THE SAVIOUR'S BIRTH WAS A VICARIOUS BIRTH.
A. The meaning
1. Jesus came to live and die for all mankind.
2. He came to live up to the law and die for our sins.
3. It all started with His virgin birth. The sinless Son of God chose to be born and live and die for us.
B. The mercy
1. Man is a sinner. Man must pay for His sins. Death in hell is the payment he must make.
2. The whole world would die and go to hell without a Saviour.
3. God in mercy sent His Son to die for us. Jesus out of love and mercy was willing to live and die for us.4.God saves us according to His mercy. Titus 3:5
C. The model
1. Jesus came to fulfill the law of God. He lived by it without violating it or breaking it.
2. He is the sinless righteous holy Son of God.
3. He fulfilled the law for us. Matt. 5:17
4. He came to live for His heavenly Father. He came to do His will and finish His work.
5. He came to give us a perfect example and pattern to live by.
D. The ministering
1. Jesus came into this world to minister to mankind. Matt. 20:28
2. He healed the sick, raised the dead, and preached the truth.
3. He lived to meet the physical and spiritual needs of people.
IV. THE SAVIOURS'S BIRTH WAS A VICTORIOUS BIRTH.
A. The Master
1. Jesus is the victorious Master of all. He is Lord of lords. He is King of kings.
2. He is Master of mankind and the elements. He willingly gave His life as a sacrifice for our sins.
3. He conquered death, hell, and the grave. He arose victorious from the grave.
B. The Mediator
1. There is only one Mediator between God and man and His name is Jesus Christ. I Tim. 2:5
2. Jesus intercedes with God for mankind. Jesus intercedes with mankind for God.
3. He is the only go between that is qualified to go between.
4. He is constantly on His job doing His job for the Lord and us.
C. The marvel
1. It is a marvel that He lived a perfect life.
2. It is a marvel that He died on the cross for our sins.
3. It is a marvel that He arose victorious from the grave.
4. The gospel is good news. We have some glorious news to tell this old world.
D. The multitudes
1. People in the Old Testament believed that a Saviour would be born, live, and die for them.
2. Today we look back and believe a Saviour has come and lived and died for us.
3. Jesus was born of a virgin. He lived a perfect life. He died a sacrificial death. He arose from the dead.
4. "Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." Rom. 10:13 Jesus paid the price for all to be saved and all can be saved.
Our Heavenly Home
These verses are some of the most comforting for the people of God. Our Lord has gone to prepare a place for us that we may be with Him. The Bible says some very simple things about the home that the Lord has for the saved. There are some things that will be there and there are some things that will not be there. Home has always had a very special meaning to all of us. We have a home that nothing can be compared to on this earth. The very best home on earth is no comparison to the heavenly home. This home is the final eternal abode of those who know Jesus Christ as personal Savior. The saved are bound for glory because of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. This home is beyond our imagination.
I Corinthians 2:9
I. IT IS A HOME OF HOLINESS
A. The Father and holiness1. Those who are saved are partakers of the divine nature. II Peter 1:4.
2. We are made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. II Corinthians 5:223. Paul described a struggle in the life of those who are saved because of the two natures within them. Romans 7:14-25B. The future and holiness1. Nothing will enter heaven that makes a lie or works abomination or that defiles. Revelation 21:272. The holy redeemed righteous people of God will dwell in this new and home3. The Father and the Son will abide in this city and all of His born again people. Peter talks about an inheritance that is spiritual in nature. I Peter 1:3,4
C. The faith and holiness1. We as the Lord's people are looking for a city whose builder and maker is God.2. God imputes His righteousness to those who have faith in Him. Romans 5:43. One day the Lord will present us to the Father unblameable and unreproveable and holy. Colossians 1:22II. IT IS A HOME OF HAPPINESS
A. The Father and happiness1. Paul taught the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:42. He also taught us to thank the Lord always for all things. Ephesians 5:203. The beatitudes all use the term blessed. This word means happy. Matthew 5:2-12B. The future and happiness1. As we read everything about heaven and what we will enjoy, it will cause happiness in your life now and give you hope of it in the future.2. All the Devil can do to you he will have to do in this life because he will have no hold on us in the future. Rev. 21:27 C. The faith and happiness
1. All of our rejoicing is to be in the Lord. Time and wear will destroy a lot in this physical world, but not in the world tocome.2. When you think about death and dying, there is joy in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8III. IT IS A HOME OF HEALTH
A. The Father and health1. It is a great blessing to read Revelation 21:4. We see what we will not face in our spiritual eternity with the Lord. 2. The Lord will give us a new spiritual body in the life to come. Philippians 3:21 It will be a glorified body that the Lord will give us.B. The future and health1. We will have our health problems in this life. None of us will get out of our physical life well.2. If we don't die in an accident or someone kill us, we will die of some disease or sickness. Death is not our enemy. It is our friend. I Corinthians 15:55-57C. The faith and health1. The writer of Revelation teaches us there will be no more death, crying, sorrow, or pain.2. There are a number of diseases and sicknesses that literally scare the people of God to death. There is coming a day when no one will ever be sick or have any kind of disease.IV. IT IS A HOME OF HEIRS
A. The Father and Heirs1. Paul teaches us that saved people are heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ. Romans 8:16,172. A child will always inherit what his father owns. We are the children of God by faith. Galatians 3:26 Because of this will we inherit all of what God has.3. Paul writes about what the Lord has in store for those who love Him. I Corinthians 2:9B. The future and heirs1. You may not inherit much from your parents like me, but you have an inheritance waiting for you that no one can place a dollar amount on.2. Paul reminded Timothy that God, "who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.3. Let the millionaires and billionaires and trillionaires talk of all of their wealth, but when we are with God we will own it all. C. The faith and heirs
1. Faith is taking God at His Word. The Lord teaches us to trust in His Word or believe Him.2. Heaven and earth will pass away, but the Word of the Lord will not pass away.3. The writer of Hebrews teaches us that God cannot lie in Hebrews 6:18V. IT IS A HOME OF HONOR
A. The Father and honor1. The Lord told the prophet to say, He honors those who honor Him. I Samuel 2:302. The Lord will present us to the Father holy unblameable and unreproveable in His sight. Colossians 1:223. The Lord counted our faith as righteousness according to Romans 4:5B. The future and honor1. The Lord honors us now, but He will honor us in eternity in a greater way.2. He will reward His people for their work and faithfulness to Him. Revelation 22:123. The world belittles the people of God. Some even think we are crazy for believing and teaching the Bible.C. The faith and honor1. Paul tells us that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Romans 10:172. We will worship and live with the redeemed of all ages and the Lord God our Father.VI. IT IS A HOME OF HYMNS
A. The Father and hymns1. The Father enjoys His children singing the songs of faith to Him now.2. We are taught to make a joyful noise to the Lord. We can always rejoice in the Lord. Philippians 4:43. The four and twenty elders sang a new song in Revelation 5:9,10B. The future and hymns1. There is a wonderful experience in singing songs to the Lord and what He has done for us now.2. When the heart is blessed of the Lord, a song will always come forth from our hearts.C. The faith and hymns1. Study what Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:19. There is a singing in the soul of redeemed mankind.2. You will hear someone talk about their songs of their faith and truly there are songs that we enjoy singing to the Lord. Questions & Answers
Samples
Questions on Matthew
1. Who was Joseph’s father?__________
2. How many generations from Abraham to David? _____
3. How many generations from David to the carrying away to Babylon? _______
4. How many generations from the carrying away to Babylon to Christ?_______
5. Before Mary and Joseph came together what was Mary found with? ___________________
6. What did Joseph want to do because of this? ___________________________
7. Who told Joseph to not be afraid to take Mary to wife? ___________
8. What was Joseph to call the son that would be born? _____________
9. What kind of woman would give birth to Emmanuel? ____________
10. When did Joseph know Mary? ______________________________________
11. Where was Jesus born?____________________________
12. How many wise men came from the east? _____________________________________
13. Who were the wise men searching for? _______________________________
14. Who did Herod the king, ask where Christ should be born? __________________________
15. What did Herod ask the wise men to do? ______________________________
16. What did the wise men do when they found the child? ______________________________
17. Where did the angel tell Joseph to take Mary and the child? ______________
18. What did Herod do in anger? ______________________________________
Facts And Figures
Samples
Facts and figures of GENESIS
1. In the __________ God created the ________ and the earth.
2. Who created the heaven and earth?
3. The earth was without (form, perfection) and _______.
4. Darkness was upon the face of the deep. T F
5. Who moved upon the face of the deep?
6. The angel said, Let there be light. T F
7. There was _______.
8. What did God see about the light?
9. God divided the _______ from the _________.
10. God called the (light, darkness) day.
11. God called the (light, darkness) night.
12. This was the _______ day.
13. What was to divide the waters from the waters?
14. ____ made the firmament.
15. The firmament was called light. T F
16. What day was this?
17. Let the _____ land appear.
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