The Hallmark of the Spiritually Prepared
To be prepared for the arrival of Christ’s kingdom we must be sure that we have grappled with the gravity of our sin and are trusting exclusively in Christ for our forgiveness.
Forgiveness
Godly Perspectives in a Godless World
God rewards us as we mercifully relate to others, mindful of his kindness and mercy toward us – that may not preclude all forms of judgment, but it does rule out the petty and hypocritical kind.
Our Struggle to Say “Any Thing”
Because Christ is the sovereign Lord knowing best how our lives should be invested, we must resolve to love and trust him enough to willing do anything he might ask of us.
Urgency & True Importance
We need to see all of our seemingly urgent concerns in light of the incomparable gift of God?s gracious forgiveness secured for us by the life and death of Christ.
Jesus as Deliverer
Christ’s compassionate acts of supernatural healing proved that he was God’s credentialed Deliverer sent to free us from our ultimate problem with sin.
Jesus, Son of Adam: Indebted to a Forgiving God
We should gratefully celebrate the incarnation, knowing something of the cost to Christ in taking on the humanity of Adam to save sinful humans.
Zechariah: God’s Doubting Senior
God typically chooses to enlist faithful and obedient Christians to powerfully advance the cause of Christ, usually in ways they could have never imagined.
Count Your Blessings
Worship is not always an impulsive emotional reaction, it should also take place as a dutiful expression of thanksgiving as a result of an intentional, thoughtful decision.
The Brevity of Life
As we start to understand the trouble & brevity of this life as God’s theological & sometimes practical response to sin, we should learn to earnestly seek his solutions.
Guilt & Forgiveness
God is loving and faithful to inflict his children with feelings of guilt and conviction so that we will quickly be brought to confession, repentance and restoration!
Caring About Christ’s Reputation
When we are mistreated we must respond strategically not emotionally, being more concerned about Christ?s reputation than the satisfaction of personal revenge.
Modern Israel and Our Jewish Messiah
Knowing that God is using his relationship with us to provoke jealousy in Israel should be one of the many biblical motivations to pursue a vibrant spiritual life
Celebrating Unearned Forgiveness
We must learn to respect, admire and fully embrace the total forgiveness that is immediately granted to us by faith through the atonement of Christ.
Real Life
With real faith in the real the Christ for real salvation we can trust God to transform our lives with blessings and advantages that we should take hold of every day!
Graciously Dealing with the Missteps
It brings glory to God when we forgive our covenant partner – we should practice wholehearted, palms-down forgiveness to the glory of God!
Taking Hold of the Hope of a New Start
There is real hope of a “new start” available to us because of the grace and forgiveness found in trusting Jesus Christ.
Motivated by the Fear of Being Phony
Because Christ has demonstrated an extreme love to redeem us from sin and its consequences, we should soberly insure that our lives are transformed and growing in a deepening devotion to God.
Anchoring Our Thanksgiving On What Matters Most
Real “Thanksgiving” takes when you specifically define & direct your sincere words of gratitude to God; the most profound thanksgiving will be focused on the eternal truths that are unaffected by our changing circumstances!
Why the Son Became One of Us
Christ offers to God the Father what we cannot; And at great cost to himself, he sacrificially endows us with incredible, unearned and eternal benefits.
Scoot Over
Because of God`s incredible promises, you can be assured that if you are serious about getting right with God today, you can! He will quickly & faithfully respond.
Let His Blood Be on Us
Assuming responsibility for our sin (and in that sense Christ’s pain) is a prerequisite to enjoying the privilege of forgiveness and seeing the cross as a blessing. Additional note: there is no outline provided for this sermon.
Practicing Wholehearted Forgiveness
We can never be real friends with imperfect people until we learn to forgive quickly and completely.
How to Forgive
If you plan to survive in a sinful world you’re going to have to become an expert in the art of forgiveness!
Strained Relations
We must never neglect our responsibility to live peacefully & harmoniously with our siblings in Christ!
When People are to Blame
When we are wronged we must learn to seek resolution without retaliation – God has provided a fool-proof way!
