Sermons tagged #Obey

Christians have a complicated relationship with obedience. Those who strive to obey Jesus in everything at all times are often labeled "legalists." Others acts as if obedience is completely optional, since salvation is by grace through faith. Many are neither legalists nor antinomians, but simply pick and choose which commands of Scripture to obey. Who's right? What are we supposed to obey? And how can we do that?

Dayspring Bible College Student Jacob Timonen preaches a personal message from 1 Samuel about answering God's call.

Moses is converted and gives up the riches of the world to suffer with the people of God.

We come to Christ by confessing our sin, obeying His commands, meditating on His word, and enjoying Him. This change of affection leads us away from immorality and toward righteousness.

John the Baptizer is an example of godly humility and a symbol of the Old Covenant age that was coming to an end. The dawning of the Kingdom in Christ Jesus was the beginning of Age-Enduring Life.

In our message tonight we look at God's second appearance to Solomon and His promise to be with Solomon and his descendants as well as the warning of what will happen if they stop following Him. We also look at the visit of the Queen of Sheba and Solomon's crazy wealth.

A meaningful life is found in an eternal perspective that comes from a relationship with God.

Congregational Reading: Ezra 7:1-28 * Download Handout Notes from PDF above (includes Charles Spurgeon "Quote of the Week"). Other Scriptures Cited: Rom 8:28; Acts 4:19-20; John 5:39; Deut 6:5; Phil 3:10; Phil 2:9; 1 Cor 10:31; 1 Jn 4:19; John 14:15; 1 Jn 5:3; 1 Jn 3:4; 1 Jn 3:2; 1 Pet 2:9; Acts 20:35; Luke 6:38; Matt 7:21-23; 2 Tim 1:12; Eph 6:1-3; Rom 13:10; John 13:35

Remember Christ's deliverance THEN in order to stir you to diligence NOW.

God's people are called upon to make a choice of love, life, and the LORD alone. Choose Love. Choose Life. Choose the Lord Alone. Choose Love and Life in the LORD Alone.

The more we know of God's love for us the more it will strengthen us and change us.

It seems that more and more these days, people are hyper-interested in politics. Often we hungrily gobble down all the political talk we hear, without stopping to ask, "Where is my heart in all of this?" Here in this passage, the Herodians and the Pharisees band together to try to trap Jesus in His words. They asked Him if Caesar had a right to impose taxes. Sadly, they call Him Teacher, but they don't want to be taught; they say that He is true, but they don't believe it. After making them admit that the denarius had a mark of Caesar's authority, Jesus made it clear that paying taxes was a necessary part of the civil government that they were living under. But there was more in Jesus' answer than a political lesson. These men were not paying to God what rightfully belonged to Him. They were willing to pay taxes to the government, but they also owed obedience to Jesus – the icon or image of the Father. Yet they were rebels against Him and refused to love the Lord and their neighbor. You can be obsessed with politics and your own power, but all you are doing is building your own kingdom instead of God's. He puts rulers in power, whether for our good or for our bad, but always for His glory. Does your obedience to God depend on your political party winning? Jesus Christ is still King, even today. He still sits on His throne. Kingdoms rise and fall, but His Kingdom is not of this world. Do not put your trust in any political leader, or you will be sadly disappointed. Give to the Lord what belongs to Him!

What is the climax of the plagues on Egypt? We've gone through the first nine plagues and the tenth has been threatened. What is all this leading to? Is it the tenth plague? The actual exodus of Israel? The Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread? There is a lot packed into this passage, and as we look at it, what we actually see is Jesus permeated throughout all of these events.

Living is being at peace with God! What a blessed day we live in!