Sermons from 2023 (Page 2)
“Knowing That You Can Know God”
Hosea 6:6 Four groups of people: • People who don’t know God and know they don’t know God • People who don’t know God, but think they do • People who know God, but are not sure they know God • People who know God and know they know God (1 John 2:3) I. You can go to where you do know God (1 John 2:3) (Romans 5:11) (2 Corinthians 5:18) (Jeremiah 9:23-24) II. You can show that you do…
“Using the Bible to Make Wise Decisions”
I. Living by Preference The fear of rejection Greed Compromise II. Living by Principle Live for a cause greater than yourself Know what you believe Expect conflict Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him Remember the Lord is in control of all that happens in this world III. Six ways to test a decision The Ideal Test: Is it in harmony with God’s Word? (Psalm 119:105) The Integrity Test: Would I want everyone to know about this decision?…
“Guided By God”
Psalm 32:8-11 I. The Lord’s promise for guidance The source of the promise is almighty God. The value of the promise depends upon the character of the One who made it. The promise covers everything we need to know to make the right choice. Instruction (verse 8) Teaching (Verse 8) (John 16:13) Counsel (Verse 8) Protection (Psalm 145:20) (Psalm 91:11) II. The Lord warns those who will not listen Do not be stubborn (Verse 9) The sorrows of the wicked…
“Is God Still Talking?”
– – Sunday August 20, 2023 – – Psalm 81:8-14 I. Why God Speaks Today Because He loves us and desires a relationship with us. Because we need His direction for our lives. Because He knows we need comfort. II. How God Spoke in Old and New Testament III. How God Speaks Today The Lords primary way of speaking to us today is through His Word. A second method God uses to speak to us today is through the Holy…
“Can You Still Trust God?”
Psalm 50:15 Essential beliefs for trusting God • Belief # 1: God is perfect in His love (Hebrews 12:6) (1 John 4:8) • Belief # 2: God is infinite in wisdom (Proverbs 3:5-6) (Isaiah 55:8-9) • Belief # 3: God is absolutely sovereign (Psalm 103:19) • The most important belief in trusting God: What do you really believe about Jesus?
“Wings Like a Dove”
Psalm 55:4-7 4 possible approaches to handling the painful problems and battles of life: 1. We can look within at our feelings (Psalm 55:1-5) 2. We can look beyond for a safe refuge (Psalm 55:6-8) 3. We can look around at the circumstances (Psalm 55:9-15 and 20-21) 4. We can look up to God (Psalm 55:22-23)
“Do You Know … You Can Have Eternal Life”
2 Peter 1:10-11 I. Believe God’s statement about eternal life (1 John 5:9) (Matthew 3:17) (1 John 5:10) (1 John 5:11) II. Receive God’s Son, who is eternal life (1 John 5:12) (John 10:10) III. Achieve God’s security of your eternal life (1 John 5:13)
“Two Sons and A Gracious Father”
– – July 23, 2023 — Luke 15:11-32 • The First Son (Luke 15:12-24) • The Gracious Father (Luke 15:20-24) • The Second Son (Luke 15:25-30) • The Gracious Father (Luke 15:31-32)
“Lost and Found”
—Luke 15:1-10 — I. The setting of the parables (Luke 15:1-2) II. The parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:3-7) III. The parable of the lost coin (Luke 15:8-10)
“The Greatest Place to Live”
Romans 12:1-2 In Romans 12:1-2 we have God’s method on how we can know God’s will for our lives. Paul tells us four things we must give to God. These four things are in order, one after the other. I. Give your soul to God II. Give your body to God III. Give your mind to God IV. Give your will to God
“If the Foundations are Destroyed”
Psalm 11:1-7 I. Fear is Conquered (Verses 1-3) II. Facts are Considered (Verses 4-5) III. Faith is Confessed (Verse 6)
Honduras Share Service 2023
– Honduras Share Service 2023 – Welcome: Pastor Henson Trip Background & Team Introductions – Jeff Harris Trip Highlights & Rice Bowl Information – Jeff Harris “The Ranch at Ebenezer” – Kaylyn Miller “The Micah Project” – Brandon Pittman “The Children at GSCH” – Carrie Pittman “Work Projects/Daily Activities” – Lance Walden “Community Day” – Amanda Watson “Our First Trip to Honduras” – Ariel Podgurski & Kayla Trout Slideshow – Jeff Harris Questions and Answers – Jeff Harris The Micah Project…