Does God Expect Too Much?

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

“Ask for the Old Paths” Jeremiah 6: The Importance of the Word of God It is our guide –Psalms 119: It converts the soul –Psalms 19:7 God’s.

Advertisements

Who Can Help Us When it Hurts?

What More Does He Have to Do? Romans 5:6-11. ANSWER “YES” OR “NO” TO THE FOLLOWING: 1.Do you realize what God has done for you? 2.Do you realize how important.

The Amazing Grace Of God (Part 2) Titus 2: What The Grace Of God Demands A Love Of The Truth. A Love Of The Truth. cf. 1 Timothy 2:3-4; 2 Peter.

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority,

THE SEARCH FOR ASSURANCE. CHRISTIANS SEEM TO VACILLATE  Assurance – 1 John 5:3  Warning – 1 Corinthians 10:12  Assurance Has Been Hotly Debated  This.

Introduction The world tells us to look out for number one while God demands humility from us (Micah 6:6-8; 1 Peter 5:5-6; Eph. 4:1-2; Col. 3:12). Humility-

PRAYER “Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John.

BIBLE - KEEPING YOURSELF PURE

Demands Of Discipleship. What is a “disciple”? From the Greek word “mathetes”, “a learner” – an “adherent”, “follower” & “imitator of their teacher”.

What’s Right With The Church: Our Worship John 4:19 – 24.

The Word of God. Is Truth!  John 17:17  Psalm 33:4  Psalm 119:160  John 8:31-32  Proverbs 30:5-6.

IS THERE A PATTERN? 2 TIMOTHY 1:13 Text. Is There A Pattern? Can we understand the pattern? –Nehemiah 8:8 –Psalm 119:104 –Ephesians 3:2-6 –Ephesians 5:17.

Salvation Ephesians 2:4-7. God Saves Acts 2:47; 2Timothy 1:8-10 Love John 3:16; 1John 4:16-19 Mercy Titus 3:4-6; 1Peter 1:3 Grace Acts 15:11; Ephesians.

Luke 9:  A pledge to do something  Devotion  A promise to stick with something and see it through to the end.

Are You Fully Committed?. Being Fully Committed in Prayer  How often do we pray? Romans 12:12  Who has the power in prayer? James 5:16-18  What do.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO “3:16” JOHN 3: MAN MUST SEEK GOD THROUGH HIS WORD o 2 Timothy o Luke o Colossians o Philippians o 2 Peter o Romans o.

Heart Preparation (Ezra 7:10). Parable of Sower Luke 8:5-15 –Which of these four “soils” would describe your heart? Certain things are necessary for proper.

From second birth to second coming

Who do YOU sin against? Heb 12:1-3.

The Name of the Lord Your God

Paul’s Prayer For The Colossians Colossians 1:9-14

Reordering the Heart Through Prayer

Bait-And-Switch James 1:13-17.

Speak Truth, But... Ephesians 4:11-16.

Is Salvation by grace alone?

Welcome! To the Encinitas Church of Christ

Unity of the Church Ephesians 4:1-6 December 11, 2016.

Soul Proprietorship or Limited Liability Christianity?

Return to the Old Paths (II)

No Ifs, Ands, or Buts: Commitment to Serving God

Paul’s Prayer For The Ephesians

Drawing Near To God Psalm 73:28.

2 Corinthians 4:16 Psalm 27:4 Matthew 23:27-28 Romans 10:13-15 Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 5:16 Philippians 2:15 Ephesians.

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Mountains of the Bible Genesis 8:1-5.

“Go Make Disciples” Matthew 28:19-20.

Go to our Facebook page, Scroll down our wall to the post with this flyer Click SHARE at the bottom to tell all your friends!

A Pair of Aces in the Lord’s Church Philippians 2:19-30.

The Christian’s Relation to Grace

HOLY! God Wants Me to Be Happy 1 Peter 1:13-16.

What it means to be a Christian.

Ways to Help Us Grow.

10/29/2017 pm DO NOT BE DECEIVED Randy Childs.

What Maturity Means Hebrews 6:1.

Contrasts In The Life of a Christian

Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving

Youthquake for Christ 1 Timothy 4:12-13.

Living without our loved ones

Snow White & the 7 Things God Abhors

Worship Is a Verb.

Apathy versus Commitment

What it means to be a Christian.

Do You Have Problems Trusting?.

Things I Must Have to Follow Truth

Who Cares For Me? Psalm 142:1-4.

What Does it Cost You? 2 Samuel 24:24.

Live Above the Line.

Fifth Street East Church of Christ

When Change Is Good. When Change Is Good God Does Not Change “For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.”

Stuff Jesus Never Said.

Spiritual Strength Ephesians 6:10.

Spiritual Indicators.

The Christian Graces Add To Your Faith – Godliness.

After You Become A Christian

The Life Of Christ Lesson 9 The First Parables of Jesus

Partakers Philippians 3:7-11.

2 Timothy 4:2 Titus 1:3 Luke 24:47 1 Corinthians 1:21 Romans 10:14

The Life Of Christ Lesson 9 The First Parables of Jesus

Presentation transcript:

Does God Expect Too Much? Luke 14:15-20

We live in a fast-paced world “Life is too busy!” More leisure time than ever before Life expectancy: 1750-1850: 36.5 yrs. 1850-1900: 40 yrs. 1900-1950: 48 yrs. 1950-2000: 68 yrs. 2000-present: 78 yrs.

Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14:15-24 Invitation to come to the kingdom (15-17) Isaiah 55:1-3 (2:3) Gospel invitation to be saved, Acts 2:38-40 Must accept the invitation, Acts 2:41

Comfortable with Excuses? Luke 14:18-20 Personal satisfaction (18) Valid considerations are given immediate preference (19) Prideful selfishness (20)

Does God Expect Too Much? “MAYBE WE’RE EXPECTING TOO MUCH OF PEOPLE.”

Is It Too Much… To have unwavering commitment to truth? Abide in the truth, John 8:31-32 Do not stray from truth, 2 Timothy 2:18 Unity in truth, Ephesians 4:3-6 Implant truth in your heart to follow it, James 1:21-22

Is It Too Much… To pray regularly? 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Do not omit prayer, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray in every situation about everything, Philippians 4:6 Prayer is essential for spiritual readiness, Ephesians 6:18

Is It Too Much… To live honestly? Proverbs 6:16-17, 19 Put away lying, Ephesians 4:25 Do not pilfer (steal, embezzle), Titus 2:9-10 All good fidelity

Is It Too Much… To worship enthusiastically? Not abandon for lesser things, Heb. 10:24-25 Worship in truth with all our heart, John 4:24 Heart that is reverent and glad, Psalm 122:1 Conduct that respects God and worships Him in truth, Acts 2:42

Is It Too Much… To repent whole-heartedly? 2 Cor. 7:10 Godly sorrow identifies sin, 2 Cor. 7:8-9 Bears good fruit, 2 Corinthians 7:11

Is It Too Much… To be obedient and holy? 1 Peter 1:13-16 Be humble in obedience (13-14); Acts 10:34-35 Be holy like our Father in holy (15-16); 2 Corinthians 7:1

Is It Too Much… To hold fast to God’s word? 2 Timothy 1:13 “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.”

God Does Not Expect Too Much! We expect too little of ourselves All things are ready; come to the feast and be saved, Luke 14:17; Matthew 11:28-30