I have Secondary Progressive MS and have lived with the disease for twenty seven years. I have been under the care of a physician and neurologist for the past thirteen years. To this day, the only treatment that I have received is medication to relieve pain. Every two weeks, $300 is spent at the Pharmacist. I take high levels of…
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Excerpt: Colossians 4:2-6Colossians 4:2-6
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2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
3 praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;
4 that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
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The Story: Paul is famous for his style of writing. He first teaches doctrine, that often takes the first half of the book, and then he tells you how to apply the doctrine. In this passage it’s good to be reminded why we should do what he’s telling us. “If you want Christ to be Lord of your life, then you need to do the following.” That’s the subliminal thought here.
1 Peter 3:1-71 Peter 3:1-7
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1 In like manner, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word;
2 seeing your pure behavior in fear.
3 Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;
4 but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
5 For this is how the holy women before, who hoped in God, also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:
6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are, if you do well, and are not put in fear by any terror.
7 You husbands, in like manner, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered.
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Today we’re talking about the home. In one way I feel a little unqualified to give counsel. Many of our homes deal with challenges that I have not even come close to experiencing. I have performed several hundred funerals during my years of ministry but I never really understood the grieving process until my mother’s funeral.
Heidi & I mark 25 years of marriage. We were best friends before we started dating. We’ve prayed together most every day since about our third date. We were virgins on our wedding day. Alcohol, drugs or tobacco have not been a part of our life together. We don’t fight…we have disagreements. There’s sense of unconditional love. I love who Heidi is and she loves me. We’ve put it in our schedule to enhance our marriage.
As years have passed, I’ve discovered that every home is unique because it’s made up of uniquely designed individuals, by God himself. You can’t take those two people and put them in a box with eight rules. Your life is unique.
Our passage today deals with Principles in the home. If you look at the passage and see rules, you’ll be way of the track. The principles are understood within the context of the entire theme of the book. (more…)
1 Peter 2:11-251 Peter 2:11-25
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11 Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
12 having good behavior among the nations, so in that which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
13 Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
14 or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to those who do well.
15 For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
16 as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
17 Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
18 Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.
19 For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
20 For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you TR reads “us” instead of “you” an example, that you should follow his steps,
22 who did not sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.”
23 Who, when he was cursed, didn’t curse back. When he suffered, didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;
24 who his own self bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed.
25 For you were going astray like sheep; but are now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer “Overseer” is from the Greek episkopon, which can mean overseer, curator, guardian, or superintendent. of your souls.
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Optional Title: Grace in the World
It’s easy to sit in the pew and make a bold decision for Christ. It’s a little tougher living it 5 minutes later. You’ll be challenged before you get the coffee in your hand at the coffee bar and equally tough outside the doors. Children, Spouse, Home, Work, Business, Neighbours, Class Mates & Teachers, Politics… The list is nearly endless. Help! I’m a Christian in a Pagan World.
A. Principles to Live By (2:11-12)
Dear Friends (11)…a tenderness because He understands the challenge
1. You are strangers (11)…Be reminded that this is not your home. (You are…)
2. Choose to be abstain (11)…Be Holy…Get rid….
3. Understand the battle (11)
There is a spiritual battle raging. Any time brethren stand
There is a war raging in your soul. Renew your minds daily.
4. Spirit of Submission (12)
Live good lives. Filled with Grace. Love Joy Peace Patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self-control
Do good deeds (not religiholism abuse) doors open & I’m there. Judging & hypocrisy
5. Give Glory to God (12)
The power of God’s grace is the greatest power resource at our disposal.
Story of Steve: Catholic that saw the good deeds (grace)
Two important pictures: Surrender & Glory
story of a new born baby….
1. A new born baby comes in a room 2. Immediate attention focused. Baby’s important
3. The baby is not questioned. Everything’s cute. What the baby wants the baby gets.
4. Nobody says, “The baby is too loud” “He smells”
The focus is on the baby. It makes all the difference in our attitude and actions.
In our lives, the focus is on God and his desires and needs.
God wants all to come to repentance, to give him glory.
Submission: Servanthood, To obey, be subject +++ A Greek military term meaning "to arrange [troop divisions] in a military fashion under the command of a leader". In non-military use, it was "a voluntary attitude of giving in, cooperating, assuming responsibility, and carrying a burden".
Glory is lifting persons interests above yours. To give this person credit due. To hold in honor. “Lord, I lift your name on high…” Glory
Without a submissive spirit, there is no expression of glory. Oxymoron.
Holding sin and giving glory?
B. Applying the Principles to Authorities
Spirit of Submission
1. You are strangers (11)
2. Choose to be abstain (11)
3. Understand the battle (11)
4. Spirit of Submission (12)
Submit to every authority (13)
Do good (15)
Live as free men (16)
Show proper respect to everyone (17)
Love the brethren (17
Fear God (17)
Honor the King (17)
Give Glory to God (17)
C. Applying the Principles at Work
Spirit of Submission
1. You are strangers (11)
2. Choose to be abstain (11)
3. Understand the battle (11)
4. Spirit of Submission (12)
Give Glory to God (20)
D. The Example of Christ
Submissive Spirit
1. No Retaliation (23)
2. No Threats (23)
3. Trusted God (23)
4. He bore our sins (24)
Give Glory to God
The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message" "Alter your course 10 degrees south." Promptly a return message was received: "Alter your course 10 degrees
north."
The captain was angered; his command had been ignored. So he sent a second message: "Alter your course 10 degrees south–I am the captain!" Soon another message was received: "Alter your course 10 degrees north–I am seaman third class Jones. "Immediately the captain sent a third message, knowing the fear it would evoke: "Alter your course 10 degrees south–I am a battleship."Then the reply came "Alter your course 10 degrees north–I am a lighthouse."
In the midst of our dark and foggy times, all sorts of voices are shouting orders into the night, telling us what to do, how to adjust our lives.Out of the darkness, one voice signals something quite opposite to the rest–something almost absurd. But the voice happens to be the Light of the World, and we ignore it at our own peril.
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