Sermons by Meredith Griffin (Page 9)
Cure for the Sinful Heart, cont.
“If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations— “Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” (referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to human precepts and teachings? These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and…
A Place to Belong (Back to Church Sunday)
Ephesians 2:19-22 We ought to be saying to others you are welcome. We can sit and sing and glorify God, and at the same time make those who desire to be among us not feel welcome. God, because of grace, always sees us and others “made new”. The problem: we believers, see ourselves and others as “not worthy, fallen, and in need of redemption.” Our…
Let Good Use the Unique You
Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We, individually and collectively, are unique. There is no other church exactly like Harvest, and there is no other person exactly like you. As unique as we are, we all have the same call, charge, and mission. Our call is to follow…
Hope Is Here
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. Bishop Desmond Tutu Titus 2:11 – 15 We fight against the absence of hope. The absence of hope produces certain feelings like… despair being abandoned by God A longing for the pain and hardship to end soon Trusting our own actions rather than waiting on/trusting God. Suicide We all long for…
Dealing with Anger: The Morning After a Long Night
Foundation Scriptures: Ephesians 4:17-27 There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust. Francis De Sales We are called to resist sit. This life can seem to be a constant struggle against sin. God helps us to resist sin. Meditate upon God’s word. Prayerfully depend upon God. Actively…
Faith that is Built to Last
What strong foundation can we build our faith on to withstand the pressures of life? Faith doesn’t have to be fragile Faith has proof John 9:1-41 The people assumed his blindness was a consequence of someone’s sin. Jesus says no it was not. Evidence: V3-6 Jesus said he was born blind so the evidence of God’s power could be seen in this world.…
Transformation
Living as a transforming presence shouldn’t be as hard as we pretend. The church positions itself sometimes as managers of the world’s sin. We seek to separate ourselves as far as possible from it. The local church cannot transform anything it is unwilling to touch. “Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God, but…
Do you have hope?
Matt 4:23 Matt 5:1 They believed He was the one that could make things better. There is an expectation on me because I am a believer. ….when He sat down, his disciples came to Him. And, he began to teach them. The sermon on the mount is not for everyone. But, even in the crowd of people God wanted to make sure He was talking to the sheep (those called by him). God…
The Way of Wisdom
Decisions Sermon Series Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; 1. Search the scriptures The goal is to seek guidance from, and alignment with God’s word. Psalms 119:9-11 With my whole heart I seek you I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 2. Seek wise counsel. 3. Pray. 4. Make a decision…
God’s Will
What is meant by the phrase God’s will? Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the Lord or God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. God’s unknown plan that determines everything that happens in the universe. God’s desired or moral will. Romans 2:18 And know his will and approve what is…