I didn't plan it this way but the last few sermons I've preached at Cross Road Baptist Church have advanced a theme that's been on my mind for a while. Seems like each week when I begin praying and planning and preparing the sermon for next Sunday, I gravitated to this theme.
Here are links to the sermons and short descriptions of each.
July 8, 2012
"Living in Unity"
Romans 15:1-13
Believers are to bear with the week, glorify God, and accept one another.
July 15, 2012
"Why Encouragement Matters"
1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
The message of encouragement must point people to God's love for them, Jesus' sacrifice for them, and God's purpose for their lives.
July 29, 2012
"A Worthy Example"
Philippians 3:17-4:1
You are a role model. Are you a good one or a bad one?
August 12, 2012
"Better Together"
Hebrews 10:19-25
The best (only) context in which to live out the commands to draw near to God, hold on to our hope, and encourage one another is within the local church community.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Excuses and Obstacles
It rains on the just and the unjust. And sometimes it doesn't. A group from our church has been walking and running every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday since the first of the year. We've never been rained out. It may rain later in the day. Sometimes it had been raining earlier in the night. But not at 5:00 A.M.
I guess God wants us to exercise so he's taking that excuse away.
I suppose God clears the way for his children to do a lot of good things. The obstacles I see when given an opportunity to help someone in need are just excuses of my own making. Maybe Satan helps a little. But where God gives opportunity, he clears the way and protects the path.
I've not always shared my faith in Christ when I knew I should. Again, the excuses were mine. Sure, God knows when I should keep quiet but if I'm sure I should speak up, then I should speak up and trust God to clear the way and protect the path. And the messenger.
As you go through the day, look for opportunities to share the love of Jesus with someone through word and deed. And trust God to take care of the obstacles. Let today be a "No Excuse" day.
I guess God wants us to exercise so he's taking that excuse away.
I suppose God clears the way for his children to do a lot of good things. The obstacles I see when given an opportunity to help someone in need are just excuses of my own making. Maybe Satan helps a little. But where God gives opportunity, he clears the way and protects the path.
I've not always shared my faith in Christ when I knew I should. Again, the excuses were mine. Sure, God knows when I should keep quiet but if I'm sure I should speak up, then I should speak up and trust God to clear the way and protect the path. And the messenger.
As you go through the day, look for opportunities to share the love of Jesus with someone through word and deed. And trust God to take care of the obstacles. Let today be a "No Excuse" day.
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