June 2005 Sermon Notes

1. Flesh oriented thought life v. 5
2. Absence of life and peace v. 6
3. Hostile to God vs. 7 - 8
4. Christless v. 9
Romans 7:15 - 23

1. Exorcism
2. “Sanctification”
3. Will power
So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Galatians 5:16

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1-2

David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 1 Samuel 17:45

But if Christ is in you … your spirit is alive because of righteousness.
Romans 8:10

… you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15

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June 12, 2005
More Than Conquerors: No Desperation

Romans 8:18 - 28

We suffer because …

1. Satan is loose
2. Evil is in the heart of men

For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts …
Mark 7:21

3. Calamities of life
4. Persecution

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 2 Timothy 3:12

5. Violation of laws

God is not the source of suffering

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17

We can react to suffering with …

1. Fantasy – it will not happen to me
2. Fatalism – nothing good will happen to me

"You have said, 'It is futile to serve God. What did we gain by carrying out his requirements …? Malachi 3:14

3. Faith

Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him .. Job 13:15

" In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalms 23:4

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." Daniel 3:17-18

Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." Matthew 26:39

This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
1 John 5:4

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. … The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. … The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; Psalms 34:1, 7, 10, 15

a. Utilize suffering

i. Become bitter or better

ii. Growth is optional

Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered Hebrews 5:8

b. Anticipate redemption

"Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth.
Isaiah 65:17

But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.
2 Peter 3:13

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." Revelation 21:1-5

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Philippians 3:20-21

c. Receive comfort

i. Prayers of the Holy Spirit

ii. Promise of “good and purpose”

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June 19, 2005
A Man of God

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Man of God

1. A Term of Distinction

2. A Term of Dignity

3. A Term of Dedication

But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15

"And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. 1 Chronicles 28:9

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21

Men of God Flee Temptation

Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22

Men of God Pursue Good Character

1. Toward God

a. Righteousness

b. Godliness

2. Toward Others

a. Faith

b. Love

The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6

3. Toward Yourself

a. Endurance

b. Gentleness

Men of God Fight

1. For Your Culture

2. For Your Family

3. For Your Faith

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June 26, 2005
More Than Conquerors:

God is working everything for our good
Knowledge of God’s working – doctrine
Breadth of God’s working – in all things
Goal of God’s working – our benefit
Conditions of God’s working

Man side – Those who love him
God side – Called according to his purpose
He foreknew
He predestined
He called
He justified
He glorified

Nothing can pry us from God’s grip

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one.
John 10:27-30

Nothing can pry us from God’s grip
God is for us
God is not going to change
I am elected
I am loved

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