Sermon: Are you ready to go?

 Are you ready to go?

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. John 14

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Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away (Jas. 4:14).
What man can live and not see death? Can he deliver his life from the power of the grave? (Ps. 89:48).
Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He comes forth like a flower and fades away; He flees like a shadow and does not continue (Job 14:1-2).
No one has power over the spirit to retain the spirit, and no one has power in the day of death. There is no release from that war, and wickedness will not deliver those who are given to it (Eccl. 8:8).
And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment (Heb. 9:27).

What Is The Message? Revelation 13

1. We will battle enemies to the end 
2. It may seem like the enemy is ahead
3. God is victorious...Don't lose heart
4. If we are faithful to the end...Jesus will give us a crown of life
7 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.”

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Being A Christian Is Demanding

Are we ready for the challenge of meeting Jesus’ expectations?
We are to be a living sacrifice like Jesus – “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (Ro. 12:1-2)
It is true. You must give yourself up! - “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate [love less] his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life , he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.” (Lk. 14:26-27)
It is not so high a hurdle that we can’t meet it - “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Ph. 4:13)

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Sermon About Heaven: What is Heaven like?

 What is Heaven like?

Christianity's central concept is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the New Testament, after his death on a cross, Jesus rose from the dead and ascended to heaven. As a result, he now sits at God's right hand in heaven. When christians die, they finally will go place of eternal peace and happiness.

Described as a Paradise- Luke 24:43, II Cor. 12:2; Rev. 2:7. Greek word “paradeisos” which was borrowed from the Persians and used in the Septuagint to refer to a garden. Place of beauty.
God’s dwelling place (Ps. 33:13).

• A city designed and built by God- Heb. 11:10
• A house with many rooms (mansions)- John 14:1-2
• A better country- Heb. 11:16

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Reaching for the Prize – Heaven

“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)
The Goal that we are striving for is to be more like Christ.
The prize is Heaven.
How many want to go to Heaven?
Philippians 3:20-21

Why Do I Want To Go?

No Sin
No Decay
No Goodbyes
My God Is There

• Jesus Went To Prepare A Place
• Others Are Waiting
• To Continue On Together

Who believe at Jesus they'll go to heaven when they die. This is because heaven looks like a place of endless joy and happiness. In contrast, hell is a place of eternal fire and torture where people feel constant agony. 

All can go to heaven, but we must prepare
All can go to heaven, but we must prepare
Obey the gospel & truly live for Him!
Heaven will be your eternal home.

Most think of heaven after death, but do not think much about the judgment
Hebrews 9:27
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.”

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While most hope to go to heaven when they die, this does not mean that all do or will go there. Those who accept Christ as their Messiah will find their way into the presence of 'the Lord,' who is both God the Father and God the Son (see 2 Corinthians 12:4-6). This is why many early Christians looked forward to seeing Christ in heaven; they would then finally experience what we all long for in our hearts.

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Sermon About Freedom: Who Sins?

 Who Sins? Freedom From Habitual Sin I John 5:18

Freedom From Habitual Sin
This is one of those verses that makes us uncomfortable because of what we know about ourselves.
Does this passage teach that Christians are incapable of sin?
Such a suggestion is absurd.
Scripture contradicts this idea Romans 3:23; I John 1:8-10; Phil. 3:8-14

Freedom sin is when people go through life without God's guidance. This term refers to the destruction brought about by a lack of morals. Sin is basically living contrary to God's will; and when people live freely, they often choose to rebel against God's will. Rebels may feel they are gaining strength by choosing to live counter to God's will. However, this mindset leads directly to spiritual decay, depravity and ultimately destruction.
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All have sinned (Romans 3:23)

All sin is the same (James 2:10-11)
We look at sin as a bar graph instead of it all being equal
Matthew 7:1-5

So then, what is the meaning of the passage?
Those who are committed to God and continue to walk in his way practice righteousness and do not choose to practice sin.
 I John 3:9 for a similar statement that gives commentary to this thought.
Therefore, John is referencing continued, persistent, willful sin.

God Knows Your Sin

God knows all and sees all (1 Chron. 28:9; 1 Cor. 4:5; Heb. 4:12-13)
God hears all (Jas. 5:3-4)
Sin cannot be covered and hid (Prov. 28:13)!

A person who avoids persistent, willful sin is born of God
A better statement is begotten and indicates the idea of God bearing us.
It means then the gracious act of God in conferring upon those who believe the status of children imparting to them spiritual life.
How does this happen? (John 3:9) – I Pet. 1:22-25

 
A person who avoids persistent, willful sin……
HAS NOTHING TO FEAR FROM SATAN
Jesus protects us.
Jesus spoke of keeping his disciples in John 17:12
John 10:25-30
I Peter 3:13

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The gospel has come by Christ.

Jesus is the Lamb of God (Jn. 1:29)
A blood sacrifice (Heb. 9:22)
Take away sins (1 Jn. 3:5)
He died for us {sinners} (Rom. 5:8)
A sacrifice for sin (Heb. 9:23-28)

May we respond to His truth to be freed from sin.
John 1:17.
For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

However, people need to follow Christ if they want a strong freedom life.  He willingly sacrificed Himself so that people could have eternal freedom in heaven. Now that people are free from sin and slavery to sin, they can choose whether or not to follow Christ. Those who do can experience freedom in both body and soul.

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Sermon Teach your Child on the Way

Sermon Teach your Child on the Way

"As the scripture teaches, `Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. ' (Prov. 22:6.)

Parents, specifically fathers, have a God-given role in raising children
Good examples go a long way
Example is no substitute for talking to our kids
I Want My Kids To Know…
You are made in the image of God

The Bible is the infallible Word of God Ecclesiastes 12:11-12

The topic of teaching is immensely complex and has many meanings to different people. Many think teaching is a heroic act. Parents are responsible for transmitting knowledge to children. They also guide and discipline to help them learn. Teaching is an art, and the way you teach depends on your personality, interests and attitude. 
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1. Atention! How to Provoke Your Children to Wrath

Fathers
Ephesians 6:4 
And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. 

• 1. Discipline them unjustly
• 2. Fathers out of control anger, and excessive punishment
• 3. Expecting them to do things they cannot

It’s about Training Fathers, Don’t Discourage the Child Colossians 3:21 
Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
Take a lesson from Paul
The Good and the Bad
Always give hope

Must study to know it
Bible can guide your life, but only if you let it
God’s commands, not suggestions
Hebrews 2:1-3

2. I Want My Kids To Know…

You are made in the image of God
God Hates Sin

First and foremost, parents should show genuine interest in their childrens. They should be focus-minded and willing to understand their students' viewpoints childrens sense if their parent is genuinely interested in their well-being; this makes them more likely to apply  learn. Furthermore, parents should show concern for their childrens learn the bible. 
 
Faith of your parents won’t determine your destiny Ezekiel 18:19-20
Hell is real. Heaven is real, and so worth the effort
Most people are on that path; don’t join them
Matthew 7:13-14
Choose Your Destiny. Approach You choose your own destiny
Talk to your kids!
If not, they’ll learn from whoever will
II Corinthians 9:6
6 Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

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3. Give Them a Love to Live With

Parents’ love is not complete without instilling love for God and others – Phil. 2:1-8
Christians are in a unique position to teach love.
For God – Matt. 22:36
For brethren – Jn. 13:34
For enemies – Matt. 5:44
Help them know the Lord!

Control
Children do not have wisdom - comes later
Need guidance & restrictions
Controlled by parents (cf. 1 Tim. 3:4-5)
Parents need to watch / know. . 

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Sermon About Success With God

Sermon About Success With God 1 Corinthians 9:12-27

1. “Endure All Things” (v. 12)

Jesus, our example (1 Peter 2:21-24; 1 Cor. 11:1)
We are to endure also. Yet, so many fail so easily. Remember Demas (2 Tim. 4:10)
 Anyone who wants to succeed must understand that working hard is essential and must also make sacrifices. People who work hard can achieve anything they want in life.

A strong work ethic is necessary to succeed in any field.  Working hard is also necessary when pursuing a dream; it allows you to stay focused and takes the stress off of you. Essentially, working hard leads to success.
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2.  be a part of anything more

“It Would Be Better For Me To Die” (1 Corinthians 9:15-17)
Paul’s service began immediately (Acts 26:19; 9:20)
He would rather die than be a part of anything less
He felt a necessity (“woe is me”)
He recognized that his value in service was by preaching to others

People must also make sacrifices to succeed. Many people fail at working towards their goals because they refuse to make sacrifices. many people fail at building self-confidence,  to make sacrifices when seeking out help in achieving their goals, refusing advice or guidance.
“I Have Made Myself A Servant To All” (1 Corinthians 9:19)
Our Lord came to serve (Mt. 20:28)
Paul operated under the words of the Lord (Acts 20:35)
Yet, we gather together and expect to be served!
It is not “what can I give,” it is “what can I get!”

3. “I Have Become All Things To All Men” (1 Corinthians 9:22)

Paul understood the preferences and opinions of others and, out of respect, tried not to violate them (1 Cor. 10:23-33)
Yet, Paul was staying within New Testament limits
It does not mean that he would become a drunkard to save drunkards

Lastly, people should always seek out help when needed to achieve their goals. Often times our goals are too difficult for us to achieve on our own. When this happens, we must seek out help- whether it's from a mentor, coach or advisor or an online community of like-minded individuals. 

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There is to be no sin
“I Discipline My Body And Bring It Into Subjection” (1 Corinthians 9:27)
Paul was determined to defeat all fleshly appetites. We make choices (Rom. 6:16)
Self-control is a key element in successful service (Col. 3:1-4)
Many fail due to little self-control
They often do not even try

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Sermon About Intimacy with God

 Sermon About Intimacy with God

Clear that He was intimately involved in the creation process. This concept of God's involvement in the formation of life on earth is known intimacy.  In this sense, man and nature were created by and for the glory of God.

1. Definition Of Intimacy

Close familiarity or friendship; closeness.
The “Heart” Of Intimacy
Being “close” has nothing to do with proximity
Can be distant from someone we’re next to
Trust is the basis for establishing intimacy
The more we trust God, the closer our relationship
Unfaithfulness creates distrust/distance

Throughout daily life, Christians should learn to meet the presence of God with an intimate awareness of His Divine heart. When confronted with difficult circumstances, they should not think but should feel their way to a greater awareness of their Creator. They should learn to 'see with spiritual eyes' and to discern the handiwork of God in every facet from sunrise to sunset. They should also learn to look beyond man's apparent imperfections and see his Maker in his every detail. The presence of God.
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2. Share our thoughts with Him

God has already shared His thoughts with us
Good, bad, ugly; pray without ceasing (I Th. 5:17)
God wants to hear what’s bothering us
Be vulnerable; anxiety, sickness, temptations, etc.


When considering the implications of this idea, it is important to realize that there are different levels of intimacy between man and Three different levels of Divine intimacy for Christians: physicality (including physical body), incorporeality (including Holy Spirit), and omniscience (including all other aspects revealed through Divine inspiration).

James 4:8
8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Based on these insights from Job, it seems evident that daily life should present opportunities for spiritual growth and experience for those who choose to allow realityUto influence their thoughts instead of their emotions. Ultimately, learning how to experience Divine will on one's own terms will help people experience their Creator on their own terms as well.

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3. Developing Intimacy With God

Get to know Him
God already knows us, down to the very hairs on our heads (Matthew 10:30)
We must know God, not just know of God
Knowledge is not synonymous with trust
Requires spending time together
Neglected relationships never flourish; redeem the time (Eph 5:16)

Results Of Intimacy With God
Transformation (Rom. 12:2) – no longer a “Sunday Christian”
Trust & obey - we willingly follow His lead
Influence (Matt. 5:16) – passion for God is evident
Prepares Us For Heaven – eternity with our loving Father

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Sermon Courage Will Make the Difference

 Courage Will Make the Difference

Courage is one of the greatest virtues because it helps us make decisions based on our innermost feelings or on our knowledge of our capabilities. It is a quality everyone needs to achieve success in life; without it, some people may not understand their limitations or may act irrationally due to their emotions overwhelming them. 

1. Joshua and Caleb are remembered for their Courage

The rest are remembered 500 years latter for their cowardice Psalms 95:7-11
The rest are remembered 1500 years later Hebrews 4:1-3
Hebrews 4:1-3  Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.  (2)  For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.  (3)  For we who have believed do enter that rest, as He has said: "SO I SWORE IN MY WRATH, 'THEY SHALL NOT ENTER MY REST,' " although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

They are examples of Disobedience Hebrews 4:11
Hebrews 4:11  Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. 

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2. Courage is seen in Christians

Revelation 21:8  But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."
Courage is seen in Paul
2 Timothy 4:7  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Courage is seen in Jesus

Example of Jesus
Near his death (Lk. 22:39-46).
Preparing for greatest trial in his life—prayed.
Needed the encouragement of his brethren, but they fell asleep.
Where am I when my brethren need me?
Ready to endure trial (Jn. 18:3-12).
Enemies overtaken that he would approach them.
Could have escaped–endured for us (Mt. 26:53).
We are taught to expect trials (Lk. 9:21-23).
Prepared disciples for trials (Jn. 15:18-21).

3. God Provides Encouragement:

His Word (Acts 20:32).
Prayer (1 Thess. 5:17).
Help of fellow Christians.
Public Worship.
He can use me to encourage others:
Set right example.
Use tongue for good.
Hospitality.
Strive to be a Barnabas (Acts 4:36).
Faithful in worship (Heb. 10:23-25).

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Fixed In Purpose:
“If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel,” [Col. 1:23]
“…and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith…” [Jude 3]
2. “Unmovable” -
Perseverance- a course of steadfastness
One who is not moved by:
Fear of men - “And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.” [Luke 12:4]
Wiles of the Devil – ”… that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” [Eph. 6:11]
Sorrow & Suffering – “That no man should be moved by these afflictions….” [1 Thess. 3:3]

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