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"WHAT? ME WORRY?"

9/24/2017

Matthew 6:25-34

Psalm 37:8- “fretting leads only to evil”
Proverbs 12:25- “an anxious heart weighs a man down”
Worry is a sin.

There is a difference between worry and alarm.
There is a difference between worry and concern.

1. Worry is a sign of ingratitude. (25)
We don't acknowledge all God has done to take care of us and provide for us.

2. Worry is a sign of irresponsibility. (27)
If there is something you can do about a situation, take responsibility to do it, and then leave the rest to the Lord.

3. Worry is a sign of irreverence. (28-30)
If you spend your time worrying about things, you are saying, “This is a situation over which God has no control.”

4. Overcoming worry is a matter of faith. (31-34)
I Peter 5:7 God has promised to take care of us. It is our job to let Him.
Philippians 4:6-7
When you worry about things that are out of your control, you are lacking the faith that God can take care
of those things.

"CRUCIAL ERRORS"

9/17/2017

Mark 14:27-38; 66-72

Peter's failures
1. Boasting in his flesh (27-31)
Peter's problem was not insincerity, it was ignorance.
Jesus said, “Without Me, you can do nothing.”

2. Peter prayed too little. (32-42)
Our failure in prayer is a product of cultivation.
It is more important to talk to God about men, then it is to talk to men about God.

3. Peter acted too soon. (43-51)
Anger, mixed with fatigue, can lead to serious mistakes.
Like Peter, we are active when we should be passive, and passive when we should be active.

4. Peter thought too little, too late. (66-72)
Questions we must ask: 1. How does this line up with what the Scriptures teach?
2. What will the consequences be if I disobey the Lord?

Peter's failure was not fatal.

"SMALL, BUT MIGHTY"

9/10/2017

Proverbs 30:24-28

There is much we can accomplish despite the limitations we might have.

Examples of small animals
1. Ants- creatures of little strength

Preparation is an important aspect in overcoming limitations.

We have to have a purpose and a reason to do what we are doing.

2. Coney- feeble and mellow animal

In order to compensate for our human limitations, we need a haven.
a. we need to stay in our own territory- never get too far from the Rock.
b. we need a sentry on guard- keep our conscience alert.
c. we can't be afraid to run- flee from sin, greed, lust and envy.

3. Locust- tremendously organized

unity in Christ- each member is willing to sacrifice his individual will for the good of the whole congregation.

4. Lizard – can be held in the hand

We need the perseverance and the audacity to do things nobody thought we could.

"A LABOR UNION"

9/3/2017

I Corinthians 3:7-15

Our lives revolve largely around our work.

Ecclesiastes 2:17-23- Solomon's conclusion- only if you have God in you life can there be any real meaning to your existence.

Our labor- and our walk with the Lord
1. Work is a part of God's plan for us.
II Timothy 2:15- “present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed.”
Work is a necessary component of man's nature.
Before the fall, work was altogether (a) pleasurable and (b) remunerative.

2. Work is necessary for our fulfillment.
(Proverbs 13:4; 19:15; 21:25)

Work is contributing to the continuity of life itself.

As Christians, our work is a way to bring glory to God. (I Thessalonians 3:7-13)

3. Your work will be scrutinized.
(II Corinthians 5:10- the judgment seat of Christ.)

Or work will be revealed with fire.

As we work together for the Lord, remember, the Boss is watching.