Sermons tagged #Priority

How does the eternal and glorious Lord respond to the low condition of His people? Psalm 102:12–17 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord invests the glory of His Name in rebuilding His church.

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

The imperative of Christ's church is underscored in this passage as well as the gospel message. With what appears to be a creed or an early church hymn, Paul explains the mystery of godliness.

Every generation needs the admonitions and exhortations found in the book of Proverbs on work ethics and setting priorities in the use of our time, strength, and resources. However, at this time in history, our world is especially in need of a wake-up call to get focused and redeem our time, so that we can apply ourselves to the precious tasks of providing for ourselves, for others, and for the work of the kingdom of Christ.

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Jesus taught us the top priority – which is to love God, love others – and then Jesus died and rose again to cleanse us for breaking it, and to equip us to keep it more and more. One more question – this one regarding the most important command. (v.28) The most important answer about the most important command. (v.29-31) The surprising response, the inviting verdict, and the silencing of questions. (v.32-34) How can we know which things are top priority? How did God summarize His law? Deut. 5:1-21 and 6:4-5 How much are we supposed to love God? 1 John 4:10 What is top priority to you? Rom. 12:1-2, Phl. 2:3-5

This sermon was preached on August 13, 2023 at Salem Presbyterian Church (PCA) located in Gaffney, South Carolina on the occasion of the ordination of Pastor Cordell "Corey" Lanier. Pastor Zachary Groff of Antioch Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Woodruff, SC preached this sermon entitled "The King's Commission" on Matthew 10:1-15. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit antiochpca.com or contact us at [email protected].

Loving people To Christ. John 13:30-38;Colossians 3:14-15{Every Piece Builds the Heart} Jesus demonstrated what perfect sacrifice and self-denial, courage and strength, love and compassion really are when He died on the cross. There is great glory in every one of these qualities. The cross is the glory of Christ.God's love was perfectly demonstrated on the cross. He gave His only Son to pay the supreme price for man: to sacrifice His life for man.The new commandment is to love as Christ loved.The Bible says we are to love one another. Sounds good, but can it be done? Colossians 3:14-15 Put on love!Paul teaches that more than anything else, believers should "put on love" (Colossians 3:14). What does this mean? How do we "put on" love? We put on love by purposely loving, rather than waiting to feel like doing it.

The parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 gives us great insight into the priority of loving others. If Luke did not follow that story with the narrative about Mary and Martha, we would very likely have a big misunderstanding about having the right priority. Luke 10:38-42 provides the necessary insight.

Travis Reeves delivers the Sunday morning message "A More Sure Word." The Bible is God's authoritative, reliable, powerful Word.

The greatness and importance of Nehemiah's project to re-build was almost matched by the opposition he faced. So also is the work of the kingdom of heaven. Yet victory is certain. All the enemies of the truth and the Gospel will fail. Nehemiah yet again models for us, the right handling of all opposition.

Preached 06-04-23 PM Service Paul discusses the individual responsibility that believer's have to care for widows in the church.

The persevering power of patience. (Colossians 3:12-14, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:28, Romans 2:4-5) The powerful priority of patience. (Colossians 3:12-14, James 1:2-4, James 5:7-8) The precious process of patience growth. (Colossians 3:12-16, John 15:1-5, Galatians 6:10, Galatians 5:22)

Introduction – Pentecost Minus Ten Days Priority # 2 - Leadership (vv 15-26) Priority #1 - Prayer (vv 12-14) "We must learn to measure ourselves, not by our knowledge about God, not by our gifts and responsibilities in the church, but by how we pray and what goes on in our hearts. Many of us, I suspect, have no idea how impoverished we are at this level. Let us ask the Lord to show us." - J. I. Packer Priority Unity Devotion Perseverance

Our culture is attempting to redefine motherhood. But every Christian must be committed to a Biblical model of motherhood.