Sermons from June 2019
Our Righteous Mind: Cultivating His Presence
Colossians 3:1-17 Point 1 Mind – The way we think directly influences the things we say and do. There’s a war that we’re all engaged in. The battlefield that we’re all fighting for is in our mind. [Luke 6:45] A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart…
Submission: Cultivating His Presence
Point 1Our submission is to be thoughtfully considered. God wants our submission… God commands our submission. But God won’t make us submit. Why won’t we willingly submit?We’re afraid that submission will mean that we lose our identity. Jesus didn’t lose His identity when He submitted to the will of God the Father. We’re afraid that…
A Father’s Legacy
Opening StatementEarthly fathers should model ourselves after the legacy of our heavenly Father. What are the most important things for us to know? Ephesians 6:4 Point 1A father’s responsibilities: To love and care for his children | Psalm 103:13 To instruct his children | Psalm 78:2–8 To discipline his children | Proverbs 13:24, Hebrews 12:5–11 Point 2A…
An Encounter with God: Cultivating His Presence
Opening StatementThe presence of God makes all the difference. Therefore, we must seek to cultivate the presence of God in our lives. Prayer must be a main focus if we are serious about cultivating the continual presence of God in our lives. Psalm 1:1–3Philippians 4:8-9 Point 1Prayer is an intimate…
What Does Meditation Look Like?
“When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with each other and ourselves.” ~Jack Kornfield~ Opening QuestionWhat does the practice of meditation look like? Psalm 1:1-3Philippians 4:8-9 Point 1Think of the practice of meditation as sanctifying the mind and imagination. For the believer, this is the manifestation of God’s…