Category Praise

God Is Worthy Of Our Thanks

GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR THANKS

1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95 1:11

Truth: Be thankful to God. Express your thankfulness to God. Be thankful in the tough times. Are you thankful to our God?

I. BE THANKFUL TO GOD

  1. God wants us to have an attitude of gratitude. 1 Thess 5:18, James 1:17, Rom 8:28
  2. God wants us to know He is God and we are His people. Psa 100:3; Psa 95:3-5; Psa 37:25; Matt 28:20

II. EXPRESS YOUR THANKFULNESS TO GOD

  1. Thank God for your salvation, your church, the Holy Spirit, the Word of God. Psa 107:1-2
  2. Thank God for all the blessings of life. James 1:17
  3. Thank God by praising Him. Psa 100:1, Psa 95:2
  4. Thank God by serving Him. Psa 100:2-5; 1 Peter 4:10-11

III. BE THANKFUL FOR THE TOUGH TIMES

  1. Tough times should cause us to draw closer to God. Psa 95:7-11, 2 Cor 12:9-10
  2. Tough times should cause our faith to grow. 1 Peter 1:7-8
  3. Tough times can be our greatest witness. Dan 3:16-18, Matt 10:19-20

ARE YOU THANKFUL TO OUR GOD?

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What A Christian Can Do In These Times

WHAT A CHRISTIAN CAN DO IN THESE TIMES

Luke 10:1-42

Truth: We can Represent Jesus Christ. We can demonstrate love for our neighbor. We can Worship our LORD. What are you doing in these times for the Lord?

I. WE CAN REPRESENT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

  1. Pray for more laborers and preach the peace of God’s kingdom has come. Luke 10:1-12; Matt 9:37
  2. Share that judgement will come to those who reject the truth. Luke 10:13-16; Rev 20:15
  3. Rejoice that your name is written in Heaven. Luke 10:17-20
  4. Know Jesus rejoices when we represent God to our world. Luke 10:21-24

II. WE CAN DEMONSTRATE LOVE FOR OUR NEIGHBOR

  1. Love for God will be demonstrated by love for our neighbor. Luke 10:25-28
  2. Recognize who our neighbor is and respond. Luke 10:29-37

III. WE CAN WORSHIP OUR LORD

  1. To worship we welcome the Lord into our home. Luke 10:38; Matt 6:21
  2. To worship we set at Christ’s feet and hear His Word. Luke 10:39; John 14:23
  3. To worship we center our lives on Christ, choosing the good part that can not be taken away. Luke 10:40-42; Matt 11:28-30

WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THESE TIMES FOR THE LORD?

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The Blessings Of Church Membership

THE BLESSINGS OF CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

Hebrews 10:23-25

Truth: Our church gives us a place to worship. Our church gives us a place to serve. The church gives us a place be served. I s your church membership a blessing to you?

I. OUR CHURCH GIVES US A PLACE TO WORSHIP

  1. Sing songs of praise with the saints. Psa 100:1-2; Col 3:16
  2. To testify of and hear testimonies of the goodness of God. Psa 107:2
  3. Pray to God for the many needs. 1 Tim 2:8; Acts 4:31
  4. Hear the preaching and teaching of God’s Word. 2 Tim 3:15-17

II. OUR CHURCH GIVES A PLACE TO SERVE

  1. A place to use our spiritual gifts. 1 Peter 4:10-11
  2. A place to encourage one another in the Lord. Heb 10:25
  3. A place to give our tithes and offerings. Mal. 3:8-10, Matt 23:23

III. OUR CHURCH IS A PLACE TO BE SERVED

  1. A place to give and receive love. Heb 10:24, 1 Peter 1:22; Rom 16:16
  2. A place to study and grow in the Lord. 1 Tim 2:15
  3. A place to receive discipleship. 2 Tim 2:2

IS YOUR CHURCH MEMBERSHIP A BLESSING TO YOU?

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Salvation Has Come

SALVATION HAS COME

Luke 2:21-38

Truth: Jesus is our salvation. Simeon called Jesus the consolation of Israel. Anna called Jesus our redeemer. Has salvation come for you?

I. JESUS IS OUR SALVATION

  1. Salvation is the deliverance, by the grace of God, from eternal punishment for sin. Luke 2:21, Rom 5:9, 1 Thess 5:9
  2. Salvation is available in Jesus alone and is dependent on God alone for provision, assurance, and security. Acts 4:12, 2 Cor 1:22, 1 Peter 1:5
  3. Salvation is granted to those who trust God’s conditions of repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus. Luke 2:30, Acts 20:21

II. JESUS IS THE CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL

  1. The Consolation means Jesus is the Messiah. Luke 2:25, John 4:25-26
  2. Jesus is the Lord’s Christ. Luke 2:26, 30-32, John 3:16-17
  3. Jesus will lead Israel and the Gentiles to salvation. Luke 2:34-36, Acts 13:47-48, Isa 60:1-3

III. ANNA CALLED JESUS OUR REDEEMER

  1. Sin separates us from God. Isa 59:2, Rom 6:23, Rom 3:23
  2. Anna praised the baby Jesus because He came to redeem us from our sins. John 1:19, Eph 1:7, Heb 9:12-15

HAS SALVATION COME TO YOU?

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In Everything Give Thanks

IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS

1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95:1-11

Truth: Be thankful to God. Express your thankfulness to God. Be thankful in the tough times. Are you thankful to our God?

I. BE THANKFUL TO GOD

  1. God wants us to have an attitude of gratitude. 1 Thess 5:18, James 1:17, Rom 8:28
  2. God wants us to know He is God. Psa 100:3, Col 3:16, Psa 95:3-5, 1 Thess 5:19-21

II. EXPRESS YOUR THANKFULNESS TO GOD

  1. Thank God for your salvation, church membership, Holy Spirit leadership, the Word of God. Psa 107:1-2, 1 Thess 5:19-21
  2. Thank God by praising Him. Psa 100:1, Psa 95:2
  3. Thank God by serving Him. Psa 100:2-5

III. BE THANKFUL FOR THE TOUGH TIMES

  1. Tough times should cause us to draw closer to God. Psa 95: 7-11, 2 Cor 12:9-10
  2. Tough times should cause our faith to grow. 1 Peter 1:7-8
  3. Tough times can be our greatest witness. Dan 3:16-18, Matt 10:19-20

ARE YOU THANKFUL TO OUR GOD?

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