Today, we are going to look at something that I often neglect in my thoughts about what Jesus experienced when he was on earth. We are going to look at how He was tempted by Satan right after hIs baptism … Continue reading “Fix Your Eyes: Jesus Was Tempted”
Turn in your Bibles to Luke 2:41, we are going to be reading through verse 52. By way of reminder, we are spending the summer fixing our eyes on Jesus. We are looking at aspects of who Jesus is, and what he did while he was on earth in two primary ways. First, and most importantly, we want to know more about Him, so we can worship Him more. As a reminder Worship is a natural response of our affections that is based on our belief about the object we are worshipping. No matter who you are, or what … Continue reading Fix Your Eyes: “Jesus the Student”
We are taking the summer to fix our eyes on Jesus. Last week we looked at the truth that Jesus was with God in beginning, and that through Jesus, God created all things. That truth should give us hope that when we come to Him, we are not coming to a God who is weak and powerless, put in fact holds you together with his power. Today we are looking at the following verses, and I want to remind us of the two ways we want to be looking at the text. First and foremost, we need to understand … Continue reading Fix Your Eyes: “Become Flesh”
John 1:1-5 Last week we looked at Hebrews 12 and how we run. if you missed the past two weeks messages, please go back and listen to them. I believe they are defining messages for us as a body. We need to be on the same page as we move forward, and prayerfully considering the things I have said over the last couple of weeks I believe will help us all to get on the same page. The main idea of the message last week is that we are called into a race when we are saved, and in order … Continue reading Fix Your Eyes: In the Beginning; John 1:1-5
So, you may or may not be aware of this, but July first will be two years since I was made the interim pastor of Emmaus Christian Church. The time has flown by so fast, and In many ways, it seems like I have only been here a week, but at the same time, it can seem like I have always been here. God has been faithful through every week, and every day to lead me and guide me, strengthen me, and help me. Even when it is difficult, I know He has been there for these two years, … Continue reading Hebrews 12:1-17 “Running Lessons: Reloaded”
my notes were very sparse this week. This book is made up of seven “episodes” there are three sets of parallels, and one that is on its own. The first set is Jonah’s commissioning and flight, coupled with Jonah’s decommissioning later in the story… The second is Jonah and the Pagan sailors, coupled with Jonah and the Pagan Ninevites… The third pair is Jonah’s. Grateful prayer, coupled with Jonah’s angry prayer. The only episode that doesn’t have a partner is Jonah’s lesson about compassion that we are looking at today… 1.The message of this book is not that God … Continue reading Jonah: “The Plant of God”
Today we are going to look at how God was quite extravagant about who He showed his mercy to. Really, everyone in this story receives the mercy and Grace of God. First thing I want to do in our text is remind us all of what God’s Compassion is saving us from, then look at who it is offered to. God’s compassion saves us from God’s justice: God hurled the wind, God threatened the Ninevites, God sent the sun, and the scorching East wind. Ultimately we must realize that the primary force that God is saving us from is His … Continue reading Jonah: “The Compassion of God”
We are still looking through the book of Jonah. Today we are going to be looking at God’s actions in this book. Since we are going to be all over it again, I am going to read the whole book to you again, just in case you haven’t read it, or heard it before. As I read it, what I want you to listen and look for are God’s actions. What is God doing in the life of Jonah, and the other characters in the story. Also look at how He is interacting with them and the creation as well. … Continue reading Jonah: “The Hand of God”
Jonah was a prophet of God. he was sent on a mission from God. The Lord had a call on his life. He wanted him to go to Nineveh and preach to the people there. Last week we looked at how to discern the call of God on our own lives. This week we are going to look at what the message God wanted Jonah to preach to the Ninevites and see if that is the message we should be hearing, and preaching to ourselves and to others. There is a question I want to wrestle with today … Continue reading Jonah: “The Message of God”
The call of God Today is going to be a very practical sermon on the call of God on our lives. It will be based in Jonah 1. Let’s read it together. Three questions I want to ask you and hope to answer in a small way this morning. Before I get too far into this message, I want to define the word “calling” for you. The way I am using it is as follows. A calling is an activity, or action that you engage in by God’s design, and for His purpose. Ephesians 2:10. What is God calling you … Continue reading Jonah 1: The Call of God
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