Saturday, March 27, 2010
Jesus Speaks Today!
FROM THE CROSS
John 19: 16-30
INTRO: As we read the events of the last week of the earthly life of Jesus, we must stop to ask ourselves what the message means to us. What does it mean to me? That's what I want us to do with the words spoken from the cross. Arrangement is not certain because no gospel records all of them. Let's consider the words and then the application to us in the 21st century:
FROM THE CROSS:
A prayer for forgiveness. Luke 23:34.
A pronouncement of forgiveness. Luke 23:43.
Care for his mother. John 19: 26-27.
Personal anguish. Matt 27:26; Mark 15:34.
Physical anguish. John 19:28.
A cry of triumph. John 19:30
Commitment to the Father. Luke 23:46.
HOW ABOUT TODAY?
Jesus in different ways told us that we needed to follow His leadership. We are to look to him and copy him. In light of that, what are some actions that we can do in response to Jesus speaking from the cross?
Forgive those who misuse us, even though they don't ask.
Forgive those who do ask.
Be kind to all.
It's ok to acknowledge pain and sorrow.
It's ok to ask for needs.
We must commit ourselves to the Father and trust Him.
So how about it? Does this challenge you? Have you come to trust God through Jesus? Is Jesus your Savior? Do we follow him in ministry as well as life maintenance?
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This is my annual message for Palm Sunday, to be presented at Greenville (CA) Southern Baptist Church on March 28, 2010.
Dialog welcomed
God bless
Saturday, March 20, 2010
A CALL TO PRAYER
GOD'S ANSWER TO REBELLION
Leviticus 26:1-6
2 Chronicles 7:11-16
INTRO: In these two passages we see the conditional promise of God and His provision for forgiveness. It seems very descriptive of our situation today. As we approach Easter, we need to remember why it was necessary.
GOD'S CONDITIONAL PROMISE (Lev 26:1-6)
Condition: Obey commandments of God
Promises: Abundant harvests (4-5) and peace (6)
Alternative: Withdrawal of God's blessings (14-16)
PROJECTED REBELLION (2 Chron. 7:13)
When I shut up heaven
Judgments: No rain, locusts, plague
DELIVERANCE TO REPENTANT PEOPLE (vs. 14)
Who:
People of God, called by His name
What?
Humble themselves
Pray
Seek God's face
Turn from wicked ways
God's Promise
Hear prayers
Forgive sins
Heal land
NECESSITY FOR THE CROSS
Rebellious people.
God's loving care
God's provision
Man's need repentance and acceptance
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Sermon for March 21, 2010, Greenville (CA) Southern Baptist Church
Saturday, March 13, 2010
THE BREAD OF LIFE
THE BREAD OF LIFE
John 6:25-51
INTRO: Following the feeding of the 5000, the people sought after Jesus. He accuses them of having the wrong motives. But He goes ahead and offers them life through Him.
THE SEARCHING CROWD
How/when did you get here??
What must we do to do the works of God?
What sign will you show us, that we might believe?
THE WORK OF GOD (29)
Believe on the one He sent.
Accept God's plan.
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE (35)
Contrast to the manna from Moses
The source of eternal life
Gift of the Father
Eternal life
IT MUST BE RECEIVED
Believe
The Father's will (40)
The Father's choice
God reaches out to us through Jesus and calls us to Him. He offers us eternal life through Jesus. We must accept it. He chooses us and reaches out to us. Don't put Him off?
