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Remember the less fortunate

1. Assistance to the less fortunate is pleasing to the Lord a. We will be rewarded b. we will be rejoicing 2. Apathy toward the less fortunate is painful to the Lord a. We must avoid preoccupation b.…

Matthew 25:31 (NKJV), Matthew 25:32 (NKJV), Matthew 25:33 (NKJV), Matthew 25:34 (NKJV), Matthew 25:35 (NKJV), Matthew 25:36 (NKJV), Matthew 25:37 (NKJV), Matthew 25:38 (NKJV), Matthew 25:39 (NKJV), Matthew 25:40 (NKJV), Matthew 25:41 (NKJV), Matthew 25:42 (NKJV), Matthew 25:43 (NKJV), Matthew 25:44 (NKJV), Matthew 25:45 (NKJV), Matthew 25:46 (NKJV)

There is Grace for giving

1. The Power for giving is from God a. God gives us faith for giving b. God gives us favor for giving 2. The practice of giving is from God a. God wants us to be custodians of His blessing b. God wants…

Romans 12:8 (NKJV)

Dress to please God

Embrace the Scriptural Way of Dressing a. We should exercise restraint b. We should embrace responsibilityEschew the society's way of dressing a. We should avoid enticement b. We should avoid extravaganceEmphasize…

1 Timothy 2:8 (NKJV), 1 Timothy 2:9 (NKJV), 1 Timothy 2:10 (NKJV)

There is victory in the struggle

Struggles get us to prayStruggles teach us to persevereStruggles changes to person we are.

Genesis 32:6 (NLT), Genesis 32:7 (NLT), Genesis 32:8 (NLT), Genesis 32:9 (NLT), Genesis 32:10 (NLT), Genesis 32:11 (NLT), Genesis 32:12 (NLT), Genesis 32:24 (NLT), Genesis 32:25 (NLT), Genesis 32:26 (NLT), Genesis 32:27 (NLT), Genesis 32:28 (NLT), Genesis 32:29 (NLT), Genesis 32:30 (NLT), Genesis 32:31 (NLT), Genesis 32:32 (NLT)

Let us praise the Lord

We have the right to praise the Lord. a. Let us praise Him before the saints b. Let us praise Him before the sinnerWe have the reason to praise the Lord a. Let us praise Him for His mighty works b. Lets…

Psalm 150:1 (NLT), Psalm 150:2 (NLT), Psalm 150:3 (NLT), Psalm 150:4 (NLT), Psalm 150:5 (NLT), Psalm 150:6 (NLT)

You can overcome the strom

The children of God embrace the Savior's call a. We have heard the Savior's call b. We have heeded the Savior's callThe children of God Encounter the severest crises a. These crises engender great fear…

Matthew 14:22 (NLT), Matthew 14:23 (NLT), Matthew 14:24 (NLT), Matthew 14:25 (NLT), Matthew 14:26 (NLT), Matthew 14:27 (NLT), Matthew 14:28 (NLT), Matthew 14:29 (NLT), Matthew 14:30 (NLT), Matthew 14:31 (NLT), Matthew 14:32 (NLT), Matthew 14:33 (NLT)

Keep praying for change

An effective prayer life requires humility. a. We must recognize our mistakes b. We must recognize our Master An effective prayer life requies hard work. a. We must seek God's Will b. We nust search…

2 Chronicles 7:12 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 7:13 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 7:15 (NLT)

Check the Bible for yourself

We must receive the preacher of the Word of God a. The Wwcked reject the preacher b. The wise receive the preacherWe must research the preaching of the Word of God a. There must be desire b. There must…

Acts 17:10 (NLT), Acts 17:11 (NLT), Acts 17:12 (NLT)

Listen to the Spirit

Hear the Word of God a. The scripture records it b. The Spirit revealed itHold the Word of God a. Know it in your head b. Keep it in your heartHeed the Word of God a. God awaits your response b. God assures…

Revelation 3:22 (NLT)

Let the true church stand up

The Lord Detects the lack of passion in the church. a. He desires commitment in His followers b. He detects complacency in His followerThe Lord denouces the love of posessions in the church a. He rejects…

Revelation 3:14 (NLT), Revelation 3:15 (NLT), Revelation 3:16 (NLT), Revelation 3:17 (NLT), Revelation 3:18 (NLT), Revelation 3:19 (NLT), Revelation 3:20 (NLT), Revelation 3:21 (NLT), Revelation 3:22 (NLT)

We must keep sharing the gospel

The Lord brings opportunity to His church. a. We have a strong God b. We have a saving gospelThe Lord beats opposition to His church a. Their doctrines are deceitful b. Their defeat is decisiveThe Lord…

Revelation 3:7 (NLT), Revelation 3:8 (NLT), Revelation 3:9 (NLT), Revelation 3:10 (NLT), Revelation 3:11 (NLT), Revelation 3:12 (NLT), Revelation 3:13 (NLT)

There is still time to repent

The Lord expresses the severe rebuke a. The church is deceived b. The church is deadThe Lord expects the sinner's repentance a. Their religion is rejected b. Their repentance is requiredThe Lord ensures…

Revelation 3:1 (NLT), Revelation 3:2 (NLT), Revelation 3:3 (NLT), Revelation 3:4 (NLT), Revelation 3:5 (NLT), Revelation 3:6 (NLT)

We must continue in truth

The Lord recognizes past achievements of the church a. He recognizes our charity b. He recognizes our commitmentThe Lord rejects prevalent adultery in the church a. He rejects all adulterous acts b. He…

Revelation 2:18 (NLT), Revelation 2:19 (NLT), Revelation 2:20 (NLT), Revelation 2:21 (NLT), Revelation 2:22 (NLT), Revelation 2:23 (NLT), Revelation 2:24 (NLT), Revelation 2:25 (NLT), Revelation 2:26 (NLT), Revelation 2:27 (NLT), Revelation 2:28 (NLT), Revelation 2:29 (NLT)

Jesus Provides for us

Jesus bore our sins a. He took our sins b. He took our punishmentJesus beholds our suffering a. He sees our heaviness b. He sees our helplessnessJesus brings our supply a. He supplies our physical needs…

John 19:25 (NLT), John 19:26 (NLT), John 19:27 (NLT), John 19:28 (NLT), John 19:29 (NLT), John 19:30 (NLT)

We must endure trials

We have: 1. The pressures of tribulation in the world a. We may suffer poverty b. We may suffer persecution 2. The prescription for trials in the world a. We must endure fearlessly b. We must endure faithfully…

Be Patient

Who must be patient a. Brethren b. Children of God - ChristiansWhen must we be patient a. Always and in all things b. Until the coming of the LordWhere must we be patient a. While suffering b. While being…

James 5:7 (NLT), James 5:8 (NLT), James 5:9 (NLT), James 5:10 (NLT), James 5:11 (NLT), James 5:12 (NLT)

Always keep Jesus first

The Church of Ephesus 1. Prioritized good works a.They sought out good works b.They stood on good works 2. Practiced great wrong a. They honored their religion b. They hindered their relationship 3. Prompted…

Revelation 2:1 (NLT), Revelation 2:2 (NLT), Revelation 2:3 (NLT), Revelation 2:4 (NLT), Revelation 2:5 (NLT), Revelation 2:6 (NLT), Revelation 2:7 (NLT)

Spiritual maturity

Spiritual maturity is like a marathon. Marathons are long and grueling not a short sprint. People need extra encouragement and discipline to survive the long distance spiritual contest. Fix your eyes…

Hebrews 12:12 (NLT)

This year it's gonna be different

This year is going to be a year of maturity.This year is going to be a year of missions.This year is going to be a year of multiplication.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 (NLT), 1 Thessalonians 4:2 (NLT), 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (NLT), 1 Thessalonians 4:4 (NLT), 1 Thessalonians 4:5 (NLT), 1 Thessalonians 4:6 (NLT), 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (NLT), 1 Thessalonians 4:8 (NLT)

No unity, No victory

We must unite because 1. Our relationship is at stake a. We must recognize those who cause divisions in the church. b. We must reject those who cause divisions in the church. 2. Our reputation is at stake…

Romans 16:17 (NLT), Romans 16:18 (NLT), Romans 16:19 (NLT), Romans 16:20 (NLT)

We are all works in progress

God has predestinated us to glory a. We will experience many blessings along the way b. We will experience many burdens along the wayGod is preparing us to glory a. Our preparation is planned b. Our preparation…

Romans 8:28 (NLT), Romans 8:29 (NLT), Romans 8:30 (NLT), Romans 8:31 (NLT), Romans 8:32 (NLT), Romans 8:33 (NLT), Romans 8:34 (NLT)

Keeping your eyes on the target

God had you in mindGod had a purposeGod's purpose is your target

Isaiah 43:1 (NLT), Isaiah 43:2 (NLT), Isaiah 43:3 (NLT), Isaiah 43:4 (NLT), Isaiah 43:5 (NLT), Isaiah 43:6 (NLT), Isaiah 43:7 (NLT)

Be Bold for Christ sake

Bold leaders confess the power of God a. They reveal the Word of God b. They reveal the works of GodBold leaders correct the people of God. a. They instruct us when we are wrong b. They inspire us when…

Joshua 24:13 (ASV), Joshua 24:14 (ASV), Joshua 24:15 (ASV)

Leaders should be servants

Servant leaders: 1. Acquire their power from God a. They understand that they get authority from God b. They understand that they give account to God 2. Advance their people for God a. They demonstrate…

John 13:3 (ASV), John 13:4 (ASV), John 13:5 (ASV), John 13:6 (ASV), John 13:7 (ASV), John 13:8 (ASV), John 13:9 (ASV), John 13:10 (ASV), John 13:11 (ASV), John 13:12 (ASV), John 13:13 (ASV), John 13:14 (ASV), John 13:15 (ASV), John 13:16 (ASV), John 13:17 (ASV)

Forward march to victory

We live in a world of confusion a. It is the design of satan b. it is the deception of sinners We live by a word of confession a. It is revealed by the father b. It is revealed to the faithful We live…

Matthew 16:13 (KJV), Matthew 16:14 (KJV), Matthew 16:15 (KJV), Matthew 16:16 (KJV), Matthew 16:17 (KJV), Matthew 16:18 (KJV), Matthew 16:19 (KJV), Matthew 16:20 (KJV)