This document is a sermon given at the Jackson Street Church of Christ. The sermon discusses counting in God's way by focusing on four key points:
1. Counting others as better than yourself by esteeming the interests of others above your own.
2. Counting what was once gain in life, such as status or possessions, as loss for the sake of Christ.
3. Counting your thoughts as supremely important since they control your life and actions.
4. Counting heaven as your true home and citizenship rather than earthly things so that you press toward the heavenly goal.
Contentment, Philippians 4, I have learned in whatever state I am in to be content. Stand firm in the Lord. Promote unity among brethren. Always rejoice. Be gentle to all. Overcome anxiety. Get your thinking right. Trust God.
STAND TO WITHSTAND
TEX: EPH 6:13-14
Intro:
Eph 6:10; Rom 8:37; Ps 144:1
Phil 2:12-13
I. SUPPORT, TRUTH- EPH 6:14
II. SHELTER, RIGHTEOUSNESS- EPH 6:14
Exod 28:15; Exod 28:29; Exod 28:30
Isa 59:17; 1Thess 5:8; Rev 9:9
Rev 9:17
III. SHOES, PEACE- EPH 6:15
Isa 52:7; Luke 15:22; Rom 10:15
2Cor 5:18-20
IV. SHIELD, FAITH- EPH 6:16
2Cor 1:24; 1Pet 5:9
1John 5:4
V. SHAKO, SALVATION- EPH 6:17
Ps 42:5; Ps 42:11; Ps 43:5; Lam 3:26
1Thess 5:8; 2Thess 2:16; Heb 6:19
1Pet 1:3
VI. SWORD, THE WORD OF GOD- EPH 6:17
Ps 56:10; Prov 30:5; Isa 55:11; Jer 48:10
Matt 24:35; John 12:48; Rom 15:4
Heb 4:12
CONCLUSION: EPH 6:18
Contentment, Philippians 4, I have learned in whatever state I am in to be content. Stand firm in the Lord. Promote unity among brethren. Always rejoice. Be gentle to all. Overcome anxiety. Get your thinking right. Trust God.
STAND TO WITHSTAND
TEX: EPH 6:13-14
Intro:
Eph 6:10; Rom 8:37; Ps 144:1
Phil 2:12-13
I. SUPPORT, TRUTH- EPH 6:14
II. SHELTER, RIGHTEOUSNESS- EPH 6:14
Exod 28:15; Exod 28:29; Exod 28:30
Isa 59:17; 1Thess 5:8; Rev 9:9
Rev 9:17
III. SHOES, PEACE- EPH 6:15
Isa 52:7; Luke 15:22; Rom 10:15
2Cor 5:18-20
IV. SHIELD, FAITH- EPH 6:16
2Cor 1:24; 1Pet 5:9
1John 5:4
V. SHAKO, SALVATION- EPH 6:17
Ps 42:5; Ps 42:11; Ps 43:5; Lam 3:26
1Thess 5:8; 2Thess 2:16; Heb 6:19
1Pet 1:3
VI. SWORD, THE WORD OF GOD- EPH 6:17
Ps 56:10; Prov 30:5; Isa 55:11; Jer 48:10
Matt 24:35; John 12:48; Rom 15:4
Heb 4:12
CONCLUSION: EPH 6:18
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What is the Bible all about? What is its purpose? How can we get the most out of studying the Bible?
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Don't be surprised when -- not if -- you find yourself suffering in God's will -- This will happen! You are folllowing Christ's example of reproving the world with a love for them that hates sin enough to suffer. Paul said that in suffering, you're in God's death-to-Life march, on display for the world to marvel at. So prepare and consider proper suffering the honor it is, that is to be rewarded by Him.
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" (I pray) that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called ..." Free PowerPoint Download at http://BibleGuy.org
I Timothy 4:6-10. GREAT PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIANITY.
I. CHRISTIANITY IS THE GREATEST INVESTMENT IN THIS LIFE AND FOR ALL ETERNITY
II. CHRISTIANITY IS THE GREATEST INSURANCE TO BE HAD ON EARTH
III. CHRISTIANITY IS THE GREATEST INSULATION AGAINST SIN, CRIME AND EVIL
IV. CHRISTIANITY IS THE GREATEST INDOCTRINATION AGAINST SIN, ERROR AND FAILURE.
Walk Wisely, be Filled - Ephesians 5:15-21David Turner
Believers are called Children of Light! But Children of Light must walk in the light and have wisdom to know that they can be drawn in to darkness. The Spirit is the guide that keeps us from darkness. Ephesians 5:15-21 warns Children of Light to depend on the Spirit and not be drawn back into the darkness they once walked. Visit www.BibleGuy.org for free PowerPoint Downloads of Ephesians.
What is the Bible all about? What is its purpose? How can we get the most out of studying the Bible?
This lesson is part of a series of studies entitle, "Living the Word" taught at the Lighthouse Freedom Center. These slides will help you if you're following us online on Sunday at 8:45.
Don't be surprised when -- not if -- you find yourself suffering in God's will -- This will happen! You are folllowing Christ's example of reproving the world with a love for them that hates sin enough to suffer. Paul said that in suffering, you're in God's death-to-Life march, on display for the world to marvel at. So prepare and consider proper suffering the honor it is, that is to be rewarded by Him.
The book of Proverbs reveals much of the direction God wants us to go in this life. God directs us through wisdom and rejection of His directions brings condemnation and destruction.
Spiritual Warfare: The Nature of the Enemy (Part II)David Turner
Satan, also know as the devil is real. Not only should we know he is real, we should understand his character and how he conducts warfare on his enemies. This is part II in a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
Encourage the Heart - Ephesians 6:21-24David Turner
As Paul Encouraged the Ephesians in their faith, so are we to encourage each other in our faith. Download this and other PowerPoint presentations from Ephesians at BibleGuy.org
Take up the helmet of salvation eph 6 17aDavid Turner
The head is the location of our thoughts and memories. We must protect our minds by putting on the helmet of salvation. The mind cannot be transformed without Christ becoming the center of our thoughts. The transformation saves us from the vane belief systems and ethical impure thoughts of the world. Put on Christ and put on the helmet of salvation. Free PowerPoint Download at http://bibleguy.org/sermon-resources/powerpoints/886/06/17/
Prepare For Battle: Spiritual Warfare (Part III)David Turner
We need to know our enemy. We need to know the character and strategy of our enemy. We need to be properly prepared for the battles with the enemy. This is Part III in a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
Open The Eyes Of Our Heart Lord - Ephesians 1:15-23David Turner
" (I pray) that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called ..." Free PowerPoint Download at http://BibleGuy.org
I Timothy 4:6-10. GREAT PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIANITY.
I. CHRISTIANITY IS THE GREATEST INVESTMENT IN THIS LIFE AND FOR ALL ETERNITY
II. CHRISTIANITY IS THE GREATEST INSURANCE TO BE HAD ON EARTH
III. CHRISTIANITY IS THE GREATEST INSULATION AGAINST SIN, CRIME AND EVIL
IV. CHRISTIANITY IS THE GREATEST INDOCTRINATION AGAINST SIN, ERROR AND FAILURE.
FIXING WHAT IS MISSING
TEXT: TITUS ACCORDING TO 2TIM 3:16-17
I. DOCTRINE- TITUS 1:9
BOOK OF ROM-
Rom 1:20
Rom 10:3
Rom 11:25
II. REPROOF- TITUS 1:10-13
BOOK OF 1COR
1Cor 11:18-19
1Cor 5:1
1Cor 8:1
1Cor 12:1
1Cor 16:1
III. CORRECTION- TITUS 1:14-16
BOOK OF GAL
Gal 1:6
IV. INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS- TITUS 2:1-5
BOOK OF EPH
EPH 1:19
Eph 2:10
Eph 3:7
Eph 3:20
Eph 4:28
V. THROUGHLY FURNISHED UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS- TITUS 3:5-8
BOOK OF PHIL
Phil 1:14
Phil 2:3
Phil 2:13-14
Phil 2:16
Phil 4:10
Phil 4:17
Hebrews 4:11-13 God's Word: Produces faith, cleanses us, brings reconciliation, tells us how to be saved, blesses us, answers life's questions, solves life's problems, helps us weather life's storms, tells us what is right and wrong, produces fruit in our lives, will judge us.
Philippians 4:1-9 encourages us to stand fast in the Lord. There are a number of things which Paul mentions in this section of scripture which will help us to stand fast in the Lord.
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I beseech you – beg, urge, encourage, appeal
By the mercies of God – compassion
Present your bodies a living sacrifice – as opposed to a sacrifice of death
Holy, Acceptable to God – pure, without spot or blemish
Your reasonable service – since Christ died for us we should live our lives for him. 2 Corinthians 5:15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
We may be forgetful at times but there are some things that we need to be sure we do not forget. Do not forget God, God's instructions, God's forgiveness, and God's discipline.
Luke 9:59-60. How to Know you are Dying Spiritually.
I. THE STORY OF THE CROSS NO LONGER MOVES YOU
II. YOU HAVE LEFT YOUR FIRST LOVE
III. YOUR ARE FOOLING YOURSELF
IV. THE CHURCH SERVICES BORE YOU
V. YOU ARE NOT DOING WHAT YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD
VI. YOU HAVE NO INTEREST IN SAVING SOULS
VII. YOU FREQUENTLY MISS CHURCH SERVICES
VIII. WORLDLY THINGS ATTRACT YOU MORE THAN SPIRITUAL THINGS
IX. YOU ARE NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE WORK OF THE CHURCH
Genesis 47:13-15 Now there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. 14 And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. 15 So when the money failed in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, "Give us bread, for why should we die in your presence? For the money has failed." There are a number of reasons that money fails.
John 3:16 is the most quoted and most remembered scripture from the bible.
Did you know that there are a number of other 3:16 verses that relate to and are very important to our spiritual lives and our living for Jesus?
Tonight we are going to look at some of those 3:16 scriptures.
Philippians 1:9-11 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, 10 that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, 11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Fear is common to all. We all fear something. Some fear is God given. Children come into this world with a fear of heights and of loud noises. Some fears are there to protect us from physical harm: snakes, darkness, suffocation, being burned, death, etc. In christians, most fear is a tool of satan
Brotherly love has amazed many people throughout the centuries. Love of the brethren is commanded by God. Brotherly love mus be worked at to achieve. problems in the church are either directly or indirectly connected to lack of love for one another. love is the key to a growing or even a surviving church.
Jesus makes it very clear that we need to forgive others in order to be forgiven ourselves by God. Forgiveness is a key to having successful relationships. we will look at nine roadblocks to forgiveness from the book, "From Anger to Intimacy"
in Galatians chapter 3 Paul contrasts salvation under the Law of Moses with the salvation we have through Jesus. Galatians 3:22-29 is full of truths regarding our true position as sons of our loving Father. We will look at 8 things which our faith in Christ will cause us to become.
We are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works. We are blessed for doing God's work. We are to speak and do. Faith without works is dead. Faith is shown by our works.
Jonah is a book about god's desire to save the lost and man's role in that. there are some great lessons taught in the book of Jonah. We will look at questions Jonah was asked in the book and ask those questions of ourselves.
we all need motivation at times. what motivates you? Paul said 5 things to the brethren at Rome to motivate them to continue their service no matter how great the suffering became. the good always outweighs the bad. the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. God's providence works for us. Judgment is on our behalf. the love of God is on our behalf.
Repentance is a change in your allegiance, your expectations, your values, your priorities, your mission and your morals. can you say there has been a change in your life since you met the Lord?
Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus would be called or known as wonderful. Wonderful in His birth. Wonderful in His miracles. Wonderful in His teachings. Wonderful in His resistance to sin. Wonderful in His accomplishing His work. Wonderful in His fulfilling prophecies. Wonderful in His sacrifice. Wonderful in His resurrection. Wonderful is His Name.
Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus would be called or known as Mighty God. Prophecies said he would be God. John said He was Creator and God. Jesus claimed to be God. Thomas said He was God. Paul said He was Creator. Paul called Him God. John said Jesus was the True God.
Isaiah 9:6-7 His name will be called or He would be known as counselor. He is a counselor who understands your struggles. He is a counselor who cares for you. He is a counselor who is committed to you.
I John 2:28-3:3 Tests for Christians. Do you abide in Christ? Do you practice righteousness? Who knows you? Are you a child of God? Are you pure, just as He is pure? What is your identity?
I John 4:1-6 tests for christians 3 - the test of false teaching. Bluffing your way. Do you confess the Son? Do you listen to the Son? Do you obey the Son? Do you pass the test?
Ephesians 3:14-21 How big is your God? The ability of my God is boundless. The ability of my God goes beyond my prayers. The ability of my God is beyond my ability to imagine. The ability of my God is manifested in the lives of His people. The ability of my God is seen through His glorious church. The ability of my God is eternal.
The resurrection of jesus is a prevarication (spoken against), a plethora (great number) of witnesses, a proven fact, a purpose to save us. a plea to live worthy, a pattern for us to follow, a power from God, a promise for us, to believe in, a pledge by our savior.
Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus would be called or know as the Prince of Peace. He brings peace through salvation. He brings peace through the Spirit. He brings peace through the scriptures. He brings peace through service. He brings peace through our following His guidance. He brings peace through being in Him. He brings peace through our being spiritually minded. He brings peace through answering our prayers. He brings peace through His blood. He brings peace through our pursuit of peace. He brings peace through Knowledge. He brings peace through our being peacemakers.
1. W E L C O M E T O T H E
J A C K S O N S T R E E T C H U R C H O F C H R I S T
P L E A S E T U R N O F F C E L L P H O N E S
2. Psalm 147:1-5 Praise the LORD! For
it is good to sing praises to our God;
For it is pleasant, and praise is
beautiful. The LORD builds up
Jerusalem; He gathers together the
outcasts of Israel. He heals the
brokenhearted And binds up their
wounds. 4 He counts the number of
the stars; He calls them all by name.
Great is our Lord, and mighty in
power; His understanding is infinite.
8. I. COUNT OTHERS BETTER THAN SELF
A. JESUS’ EXAMPLE Philippians 2:5-8 Let this
mind be in you which was also in Christ
Jesus, {6} who, being in the form of God,
did not consider it robbery to be equal with
God, {7} but made Himself of no reputation,
taking the form of a bondservant, and
coming in the likeness of men. {8} And
being found in appearance as a man, He
humbled Himself and became obedient to
the point of death, even the death of the
cross.
9. I. COUNT OTHERS BETTER THAN SELF
B. SEEK THE THINGS OF CHRIST Philippians
2:19-21 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send
Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be
encouraged when I know your state. {20} For I
have no one like-minded, who will sincerely
care for your state. {21} For all seek their own,
not the things which are of Christ Jesus.
C. INTEREST OF OTHERS - Philippians 2:3-4 Let
nothing be done through selfish ambition or
conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each
esteem others better than himself. {4} Let each
of you look out not only for his own interests,
but also for the interests of others.
11. II. COUNT WHAT WAS GAIN, LOSS
A.Philippians 3:7-8 But what things were gain
to me, these I have counted loss for Christ.
{8} Yet indeed I also count all things loss
for the excellence of the knowledge of
Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have
suffered the loss of all things, and count
them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ
B. TREASURE IN A FIELD Matthew 13:44
"Again , the kingdom of heaven is like
treasure hidden in a field, which a man
found and hid; and for joy over it he goes
and sells all that he has and buys that field.
12. II. COUNT WHAT WAS GAIN, LOSS
C. PEARL OF GREAT PRICE Matthew 13:45-46
"Again , the kingdom of heaven is like a
merchant seeking beautiful pearls, {46} "who,
when he had found one pearl of great price,
went and sold all that he had and bought it.
D. BODIES LIVING SACRIFICE Romans 12:1-2 I
beseech you there fore, brethren, by the
mercies of God, that you present your bodies
a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God,
which is your reasonable service. {2} And do
not be conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind,
that you may prove what is that good and
acceptable and perfect will of God.
13. III. WE MUST COUNT
OUR THOUGHTS AS
SUPREMELY
IMPORTANT OUR
THOUGHTS
CONTROL OUR LIVES
14. III. COUNT OUR THOUGHTS IMPORTANT
A. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever
things are true, whatever things are noble,
whatever things are just, whatever things
are pure, whatever things are lovely,
whatever things are of good report, if there
is any virtue and if there is anything
praiseworthy; meditate on these things.
B. Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the
wickedness of man was great in the earth,
and that every intent of the thoughts of his
heart was only evil continually.
15. III. COUNT OUR THOUGHTS IMPORTANT
C. 1 Chronicles 28:9 "As for you, my son
Solomon, know the God of your father, and
serve Him with a loyal heart and with a will-
ing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts
and understands all the intent of the
thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found
by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast
you off forever.
D. Jeremiah 6:19 Hear, O earth! Behold, I will
certainly bring calamity on this people; The
fruit of their thoughts, Because they have
not heeded My words, Nor My law, but
rejected it.
16. III. COUNT OUR THOUGHTS IMPORTANT
E. Romans 2:15 who show the work of the law
written in their hearts, their conscience
also bearing witness, and between
themselves their thoughts accusing or else
excusing them)
F. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living
and powerful, and sharper than any two-
edged sword, piercing even to the division
of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts and
intents of the heart.
17. III. COUNT OUR THOUGHTS IMPORTANT
G. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 For the weapons of
our warfare are not carnal but mighty in
God for pulling down strongholds, casting
down arguments and every high thing that
exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into captivity to the
obedience of Christ
19. IV. COUNT HEAVEN AS HOME
A. Philippians 3:17-21 Brethren, join in following my
example, and note those who so walk, as you
have us for a pattern. {18} For many walk, of
whom I have told you often, and now tell you
even weeping, that they are the enemies of the
cross of Christ: {19} whose end is destruction,
whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in
their shame; who set their mind on earthly things.
{20} For our citizenship is in heaven, from which
we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord
Jesus Christ, {21} who will transform our lowly
body that it may be conformed to His glorious
body, according to the working by which He is
able even to subdue all things to Himself.
20. COUNT HEAVEN AS HOME
B. PRESS TOWARD GOAL Ph11ippians 3:12-15
Not that I have already attained, or am already
perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold
of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid
hold of me. {13} Brethren, I do not count
myself to have apprehended; but one thing I
do, forgetting those things which are behind
and reaching forward to those things which
are ahead, {14} I press toward the goal for the
prize of the upward call of God in Christ
Jesus. {15} Therefore let us, as many as are
mature, have this mind; and if in anything you
think otherwise, God will reveal even this to
you.
21. COUNT HEAVEN AS HOME
C. SEEK KINGDOM Luke 12:31-34 "But seek
the kingdom of God, and all these things
shall be added to you. {32} "Do not fear,
little flock, for it is your Father's good
pleasure to give you the kingdom. {33}
"Sell what you have and give alms; provide
yourselves money bags which do not grow
old, a treasure in the heavens that does not
fail, where no thief approaches nor moth
destroys. {34} "For where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.
22. HOW’S YOUR COUNTING?
A.ARE YOU COUNTING OTHERS AS
BETTER?
B.ARE YOU COUNTING WHAT WAS GAIN
IN THE PAST AS LOSS NOW?
C.ARE YOU COUNTING YOUR THOUGHTS
AS IMPORTANT IN CONTROLLING OUR
LIVES?
D.ARE YOU COUNTING HEAVEN AS YOUR
HOME?