Preparing For The Storm

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

1Peter, #4 Suffering as a Christian 1Peter 3:13 - 4:19.

Advertisements

Building For The Coming Storms Matt 7:24-27 …. Building For The Coming Storms Matt 7:24-27.

SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD. Introduction Eph. c2 v10 – ‘It is God himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ages.

Denying The Lord Peter’s Path To Denial. 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

Hear and believe Acts 16:31 believe in the Lord, saved Acts 16:32; Rom. 10:17 must hear before believe Heb. 11:8 faith demands obedience Jn. 3:3-36 obey,

The Beauty of Serving God Part 2 The Lord is my Rock my Fortress, and my Deliverer. II Sam. 22:2.

Giving Thanks When There Is Nothing to Be Thankful For.

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?. I. QUIT RELYING ON YOUR POWER AND BELIEVE THAT GOD HAS THE POWER TO WORK IN YOUR LIFE.

O Sing to the Lord Psalm 98. Deliverance (1-3) Sing a new song – new hope, “a new chapter” in life A cause for praise (joyful singing)

“ I Have A Coupon! “I Have Faith!” Is Your Faith A SAVING Faith? You Can Believe in Vain (I Cor. 15:2) Demons Believe and Shudder (James 2:19)

God’s Riches: Our Blessings Ephesians 1:3. Theme: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, & faithful in.

.... Conquering Our Giants Through God’s Strength.

Are You Being Used By God? Matthew 16:24. We Serve Because It’s What Jesus Did Matt. 16:24; 1 Pet. 2:21; Acts 10:38 Luke 22:24-27.

(Offering) John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Rejoice in the Lord! phil Rejoice in the Lord! Watch out! phil

Work Out Your Own Salvation In Fear and Trembling Philippians 2:12.

Obedience In Times Of Change Joshua 1. “I will be with you” (v.5) Even though this is a huge change, God would not abandon them We are a chosen people.

How Christians Survive It. Some will die - Acts 7; Rev 2:10; Acts 8:1- 3; 9:1-2; 1 Tim 1:12-13.

The Power Of Time Consider. Man: Limited By Time Psa 90:10-12 – As for the days of our life, they contain seventy years, or if due to strength, eighty.

The Call for Repentance and Seeking the Lord Zeph. 1:1-18 = God’s judgment upon world & Judah Zeph. 2:4-15 = God’s judgment on heathen nations Zeph. 3:1-20.

SUFFERING Are We Prepared?. Preparing for Suffering Trusting God’s Word – Trusting God’s Word –  “Princes persecute me without a cause, but my heart.

SEW Grace Christian Follow. Review – Two Messages Don’t do ThisDo this.

Kim May, Sr. Pastor September 22, Acts Series, Week #1 “Unconditional Obedience” Acts 1:1-11.

#TheWordSeries. By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established. – Proverbs 24:3.

Excellence Things to consider as being excellent and how to develop the quality of excellence.

The Christian’s Hope Colossians 1:1-6. What Is Hope? NOT a last resort (Heb 6:18-19) – Based on a promise from God who cannot lie (Titus 1:1-3; Heb 6:18)

The Great Commission All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name.

Jesus Christ is Present Here (SA 53)

Description of True Christians

Preach the Gospel. If necessary, use words.

The Greatness of the Kingdom I Love

Psalm 119 Psalm 119 is the longest psalm. It has 176 verses and it is divided into 22 stanzas. Each stanza begins with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

Upon What Should I Focus As A New Christian?

Matt. 28:16-20 Mark 16:15-18.

True faith reveals itself in action v14-17

How is Your Work Going?.

The End Times The Day of Judgment.

Symbol of humiliation & shame (Matthew 27:28-31)

Scripture Reading Isaiah 45:14-21

Introduction Sometimes the troubles of life are referred to as this “vale of tears.” The phrase “vale of tears” appears in several hymns. The word is.

A Courageous Witnessing Community

Jesus: Lord and Saviour

1 Cor 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For.

1 Cor 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For.

Preparing For The Storm

The Nature of Hope Romans 8:24-25

Motivations for Christians

Matt. 11:28-30 Christian, like being a team member

NOW is the day of salvation

What the Lord Expects From Us

Guaranteed Investment in Uncertain Times

Do What You Can With What You Have Where You Are

The “out” and “in” of Sanctification

In Christ 1 Corinthians 1:1-3. In Christ 1 Corinthians 1:1-3.

WHY? “Why did you seek me?” (Lk. 2:49)

When Life Turns to Despair

A GENEROUS CHRISTIAN.

“DID YOU USE SOAP?” MATTHEW 7:20-29.

No Substitutes Please 1 Samuel 15:10-31.

The World. The World Used Frequently and differently in New Testament John John Cor 7.31 James 4.4.

Real Confidence for Today, Tomorrow and Forever

IT'S GREAT TO BE A CHRISTIAN!!!

JESUS’ DECISIONS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD

We are Being Prepared for Something Great

Studies in Philippians

Eternity Resurrection Judgment Separation Heaven Hell

Presentation transcript:

Preparing For The Storm Matt 7:21-27

Preparing For The Hereafter - Matt 7:21-23 Many ideas about what prepares one for judgment. What a picture: Obedience in the here & now is essential in preparing for the hereafter Many who went through life believing they were doing great things for the Lord find they never served Him at all.

Preparing For The Here and Now - Matt 7:24-27 Everyone wants to build a shelter Christ is the Rock on which to build - vv 24-25 Building on sand provides no safety - vv 26-27

Storms Play A Vital Role Without an occasional hurricane, the world's weather might be even worse "Storms" also play a vital role in the life of the Christian

Storms Play A Vital Role Therefore, we can rejoice even while in adversity, knowing what it is producing for us - Rom 5:3-4, 2 Cor 4:17-18

Storms Play A Vital Role All of the trouble we experience points us to the One who keeps us in His hand while the storm swirls about us - Psa 46