SERMON SEEDS
Q15 – THE WEEK OF APRIL 16, 2018
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LUKE 12:22-34 – JESUS’ WORLD OF FINANCE
In 2005, I needed a financial advisor. I turned to John, a friend of mine since college days. We’ve now known each other for over 50 years.
Since then, John, has given me advice and helped me make right decisions as a friend. Although, compared to most of his clients, I have little, John has treated me as if I had a lot of money.
Although John has been a good financial advisor, we have a Heavenly one! The Lord Jesus, and God’s word through the guidance of the Holy Spirit gives us much guidance about finances, and what’s important. Adding what we saw Jesus say about finances last week to what we have already read this week, we find four important words of advice in what I call, “Jesus’ World of Finance.”
(Covered last in last sermon, Q14)
Proverbs 23:4-5, 1 Timothy 6:10-12
Vs. 24 - Ravens were unclean birds and were not appreciated. They are in the same family as crows and magpies.
We admire the robins, goldfinches, and cardinals, but not crows. God takes care of them as well!
By giving of alms we help those in need. By giving to the church missions we further the Gospel.
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PSALM 61:5 ETC. – DEALING WITH A FOOL
Psalm 61:5 - …thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
What is the heritage of those that fear God’s name?
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ECCLESIASTES 5:1-16 – GOD AT WORK
#6 OF 11 OUTLINES ON ECCLESIASTES
Man has various relationships. Ecclesiastes 5 talks about some of these.
BETWEEN MAN AND GOD - Vss. 1-7
BETWEEN MAN AND GOVERNMENT - Vss. 8-9
Solomon is warning us not to be surprised at corruption in government.
Of course, we are to obey the government. Romans 13:1-7
BETWEEN MAN AND GOLD - Vss. 10-17
BETWEEN MAN AND GRATITUDE - Vss. 18-20
A person should work hard and enjoy the blessings that God has given him.
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MARK 2:1-12 – PROOFS THAT JESUS IS GOD
People want proof that Jesus is God – Here are four simple ones:
HE SEES AND RESPONDS TO FAITH – Vss. 1-5
HE FORGIVES SIN – Vss. 5, 11
HE KNOWS WHAT WE THINK – Vss. 6-8
HE DOES WHAT HE SAYS HE WILL DO – Vss. 9-12
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1 CORINTHIANS 3:11-15 – GIVING AN ACCOUNT
The Christian need not fear condemnation and sentencing to hell. Romans 8:1. He will not be judged at the "Great White Throne" of Revelation 20:11-15.
The Christian, will, however stand before the "Judgment Seat Of Christ" to give account for his service after salvation. 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14:12
Our current passage teaches us a little of what this judgment of believers will be like.
THE FIRE OF EVALUATION Vss. 12-13
THE FORMULA FOR RETRIBUTION Vss. 14-15
The Christian is rewarded for the permanent good he's done.
If "fire" burns everything he has, he is still saved, but has suffered loss of reward.
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GENUINE COUNTERFEITS – REVELATION 13
THE BACK OF THE BOOK #12 (REVELATION)
This is a series of complete study notes. If you take a premillennial, pretribulational, position in prophecies, these notes may be helpful. I have shared these previously.
REVELATION 13
GENUINE COUNTERFEITS
THE BACK OF THE BOOK #12
THE FIRST BEAST – THE ANTICHRIST – Vss. 1-10
1. HIS POWER – Vs. 1-3
2. HIS PRAISE – Vss. 4, 8
3. HIS PERVERSITY – Vss. 5-7
4. THE PERSEVERANCE (OF THE SAINTS) – VSS. 9-10
THE SECOND BEAST – THE FALSE PROPHET – Vss. 11-18
1. HE WILL BE DYNAMIC – Vss. 11-13
Revelation 11:5
2. HE WILL BE DECEPTIVE – Vss. 14-15
Matthew 24:15
3. HE WILL BE DEMANDING – Vss. 16-18
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SONG FOR ALL SEASONS – A TOPICAL MESSAGE
BASED ON THE HYMN “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL”
Words – Horatio Spafford, Music – P.P. Bliss
This hymn was written after two major traumas in Spafford’s life. The first was the great Chicago Fire of October 1871, which ruined him financially (he had been a wealthy businessman). Shortly after, while crossing the Atlantic, all four of Spafford’s daughters died in a collision with another ship. Spafford’s wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous telegram, “Saved alone.” Several weeks later, as Spafford’s own ship passed near the spot where his daughters died, the Holy Spirit inspired these words. They speak to the eternal hope that all believers have, no matter what pain and grief befall them on earth.
Refrain:
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
All of the above information came from the Cyber Hymnal a long time ago.
This is a great hymn. It is a hymn which, I feel is a hymn for all seasons. As you rely on the Scriptural truths behind this hymn, you will find this to be a hymn that will help you get through each part of your lives. This hymn will also assist each of us in this room, as we make the truths of this hymn real in our own lives.
As we consider this hymn for all seasons, we want to see,
THE PARTS OF LIFE
When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When trials lie sea-billows role
The opening words of this song remind us that life is a mixed bag.
There will be various parts of life. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
THE PROBLEM WITH SIN
Thou Satan should buffet, tho trials should come...
You have an enemy!
Your enemy is the Spirit being who rebelled against God, Satan, and his forces of evil. 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 11:14
Satan is, however, not your biggest problem, or your biggest enemy. Neither are the trials that will come to your life.
The biggest problem is the result of Satan's temptations, and the cause of trouble in the world.
The problem is sin. Sin is failure to please God. Sin is going my own way, and doing my own thing, disregarding God. Sin is disobedience against God. We have all sinned! Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:10-18, 23
Ezekiel 18:4 says in part - The soul that sinneth it shall die;
Death is separation. Because of sin we are separated from God now.
In the future there is eternal separation which is referred to as "hell"/.
Israel was told in Isaiah 59:2, But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear.
THE PROVISION OF CHRIST
Please notice what the hymn writer says in the second stanza:
Thoug Satan should buffet, tho trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed his own blood for my soul
Here we see the love of God at work.
Here we are reminded of the work of the Lord Jesus.
Here we are told of the forgiveness that is available in Christ. 1 John 4:10,
Isaiah 53:2-6
The price for your sin was paid in full on the cross.
What you couldn't do, atone for your own sins, Jesus did for you on the cross.
All that is required of you is faith in Christ!
My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought:
My sin not in part, but the whole is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, oh my soul.
If you already know the Lord as your Savior, you also know that you continue to sin.
God is not pleased with you sin.
But, it is paid for on the cross.
It is covered by the blood of Christ.
This does not mean that you should take sin lightly.
Any sin against God is a sin against the Savior who gave his all for you.
That indeed is serious!
But there is still forgiveness.
There is forgiveness that means you will be in Heaven in spite of any new sin.
There is forgiveness which restores communication with God.
We must remember that sin grieves God, and hinders the fellowship, peace, and answered prayer that come from him. 1 John 1:8-10, Psalm 32:5
Please keep short accounts with God.
Confess your sins. Remember, the price has been paid. They've been nailed to the cross. Apply the cleansing blood to your account through confession.
THE PEACE OF SOUL
The chorus is what speaks of peace for the soul.
It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.
The only thing a person needs to do is to turn to Christ in faith and put trust in Him. Romans 5:1
To be justified is to be declared right with God.
When you turn to Christ and place your faith in Him at a specific moment in time, you become "born again" by the Spirit of God.
You become a member of God's family. John 1:12
As a member of God's family, you now have peace with God.
You are no longer God's enemy because of sin, but you are God's child!
So, indeed you can sing "It is well with my soul!"
Is it well with your soul? If not, turn to Christ in faith this morning.
But wait, there's more!
When Horatio Spafford wrote this song, It Is Well With My Soul, he was already a Christian. He already had peace with God. But through the trials of financial reversals and dead children, Spafford was experiencing the peace of God.
Please turn to Isaiah 26:3 - Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.
My Christian friend. part of life is sorrow.
My Christian friend, part of life is great distress.
My Christian friend, part of life is going to hurt.
The problems do not go away.
Many facts, like death, incurable illness, family problems, lost wages, and lost jobs, and misunderstandings do not always change.
But God has promised peace for the Christian through the difficulties.
What is the secret to a Christian's peace?
Keep you mind "staid" or focused on the Lord.
Bring the trials to Him!
Trust Him! Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:7
THE PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE
And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
There is hope beyond this life.
You and I who know Christ are looking forward to a glorious day, when He is coming again!
John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
And if you are looking forward to the Lord's coming, please remember that we are to live a certain way. Titus 2:11-13
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