There were no ordered points in Mike’s outline as he was summarising previous messages in the series and using a variety of quotes to demonstrate how real Christianity is counter-cultural and that we really do have to stand out. Below are those quotes which he used: 1. “Probably the greatest tragedy of the church throughout…
1. PRINCIPLES! Joyfulness (v10) Thankfulness (v14-18) Contentedness (v11-12) 2. PROMISES! “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (v13) “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (v19) 3. PRAISE! “To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (v20)
1. GOD’S PEOPLE OFTEN SINK! I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold. 2. GOD’S PEOPLE NEED TO CRY! I am weary with crying out, but as for me, my prayer is to you Oh Lord. 3. GOD’S PEOPLE HAVE TO WAIT! My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God, Answer…
1. ITS ESSENCE! Divine 2. ITS EVIDENCE! The Cross 3. ITS EXPERIENCE! By Faith
Martha – “busy, busy, busy all the time, time, time.” Mary – “busy, busy, busy, BUT NOT all the time, time, time.” Martha is DISTRACTED Mary is DEVOTED 1. How does busyness distract us?: We DOUBT or UNDERMINE God’s goodness, grace and glory We FOCUS on self or others and become PROUD Our JOY is…
1. BE JOYFUL! (v4-5) Rejoice in the Lord, He is near 2. BE PRAYERFUL! (v6-7) Choose prayer not despair Let peace guard your heart & mind Pray about everything 3. BE THOUGHTFUL! (v8-9) Practise thought management by the power of the Holy Spirit: Truth, honour, justice, purity, loveliness, commendation, excellence & praise Emulate, demonstrate
1. The MODEL of FRIENDSHIP David and Jonathan – soul mates, standing together, strengthening one-another in God 2. The MUSTS of FRIENDSHIP All-inclusive Intentional Humble, Accountable, Relational, Dependable 3. The MASTER of FRIENDSHIP Jesus – laying down His life for His friends
1. THE PLAGUE! The epidemic of division was affecting the whole church 2. THE PLEA! Agree in the Lord 3. THE PLAN! Help bring restoration – Syzygus 4. THE PLEDGE! “For there the Lord has commanded the blessing…..” (Psalm 133:3b)
A) GUILT – FALSE OR TRUE False Guilt Satan inflicted and Self-perpetuated True Guilt Recognises our standing before God and our salvation from God B) GUILT – WHAT WE MUST DO Acknowledge our sin – Psalm 32:5(a) Accept and Appreciate God’s forgiveness – Psalm 32:5(b) Address the Accuser with Gospel…
Straining Forward (3:12-16) Staying Focused (3:17-21) Standing Firm (4:1)