With so many things pressing for our attention we as children of God must put God first. If we are to be His disciple He must come first. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org Sermon and slides by Brian Birdow

1. A matter of 1st priority
by
Brian Birdow
Sermon text: Luke 14:26

2. Objective of Lesson
1. A universal invitation.
2. He sets the terms of entrance
(Luke 14:25-35)
3. What does putting God first look
like.

3. Jesus bids all to come
Matthew 11:28-30
★Come unto me, all who labor and are heavy
laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke
upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and
lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is
light.

4. God sets the terms.
Luke 14:25-35
If anyone COME
He must be first above
all family and even
ourselves.
You must bear your own
cross.
Before anyone
consents, they need to
count up the cost.

5. God sets the terms.
Cain and Abel—Genesis 4
Noah & Ark—Genesis 6
Wall of Jericho—Joshua 6
Pattern of tabernacle—Ex.
25
Naaman—2 Kings 5

6. Give God the First place in
your heart.
• First—coming before all others in time or order, earliest.
The first things in life denotes or tells what is most
important. It pinpoints a persons priorities (Matthew 6:21).
• Matthew 6:33—But seek ye first the kingdom of God and
His righteousness and all these things will be added to
you.
• 2 Corinthians 8:5—and this not as we expected, but they
gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of
God to us.

7. Give God the First moments
of each day
Prayer
1 Timothy 2:1—First of all,
then, I urge that
supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and
thanksgivings be made
for all people.
Reading and meditating
Psalms 1:1-2— …TWMP…

8. Give God the first day of the
week.
The first day is set aside to honor God. We edify each other by
worshipping and praising God.
Revelation 4:11— “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive
glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will
they existed and were created.”
1 Cor. 11:24-25—We remember what the Lord has done for us. He
gave His body and shed His blood for the forgiveness of our sins.
Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to
love and to good works. Not forsaking or neglecting the assembling
together, as the manner (habit) of some is; but exhorting
(encouraging) one another: and all the mood as you see the day
drawing near.

9. Give God the First portion of
your wages.
1 Corinthians 4:2
•Moreover it is required of
stewards that they be found
faithful.
Proverbs 3:9-10
•Honor the Lord with your
wealth and with the first fruits
of all your produce; then your
barns will be filled with plenty
and your vats or presses shall
burst out with new wine.

10. Consider GOD first in every
decision
Joshua 9—The Gibeonites trick Joshua, because
Joshua did not seek God first! (Note 9:14-15)
Joshua 24:15—…as for me and my house we shall
serve the LORD.
Men, if we are going to be the leaders that God would
have us to be then we must seek God first in every
decision. Read so we can know His will and pray for
wisdom.

11. Review
1. God invites us all to come, but we have to
submit to His will.
2. As Christians we must put Him first in every
facet of our lives everyday of lives.
3. When we fully trust in His will then we will full
submit to HIS will.