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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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What A Godly Father Looks Like

WHAT A GODLY FATHER LOOKS LIKE

Romans 4:1-25

Truth: A godly father understands justification by faith. A godly father lives his faith. A godly father instructs his children in faith. Thank God for our godly fathers.

I. A GODLY FATHER UNDERSTANDS JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

  1. He knows that salvation is by faith in Christ not by works. Rom 4:1-8; Gal 2:16
  2. He has been saved by grace through faith like Abraham. Rom 4:9-17; Gen 15:6
  3. He shares his faith like Abraham. Rom 4:11; Proverbs 11:30

II. A GODLY FATHER LIVES BY FAITH

  1. He lives for the Lord. Phil 2:12; Gen 22:7-8
  2. He lives by the power of faith. Phil 2:13-15
  3. He lives to lift up Christ. Mat 5:16

III. A GODLY FATHER INSTRUCTS HIS CHILDREN IN FAITH

  1. He loves his wife as Christ loves His church. Eph 5:25-26
  2. He loves his children by instruction and discipline. Eph 6:4; Gen 19:18; Josh 24:15; Proverbs 22:6; Deut 6:4-7
  3. He loves the church by serving. 1 Peter 4:10-11

THANK GOD FOR OUR GODLY FATHERS

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Looking To Jesus

LOOKING TO JESUS

Hebrews 12:1-2; Isaiah 45:22

Truth: Salvation comes through Jesus only. Sanctification comes through Jesus only. Soul winning comes through Jesus only. Are you looking to Jesus?

I. SALVATION COMES THROUGH JESUS ONLY

  1. Jesus made salvation possible through the cross. Heb 12:2, 1 Cor 15:3-4
  2. Jesus made salvation possible through conviction. John 6:44; John 16:7-11
  3. Jesus made salvation possible through conversion. Isa 45:22, 2 Cor 5:17

II. SANCTIFICATION COMES THROUGH JESUS ONLY

  1. Jesus makes godly living possible. Heb 12:1, Eph 4:17-24
  2. Jesus makes good works possible. 2 Tim 2:19-26

III. SOUL WINNING COMES THROUGH JESUS ONLY

  1. Jesus sends us to testify about Him. Matt 28:20; Heb 1:1-3
  2. Jesus sends us to testify about what He did for us. John 4:39-42
  3. Jesus sends us to testify about what He can do for the sinner. Heb 7:25; 1 Tim 1:15

ARE YOU LOOKING TO JESUS?

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