Category: Sermon Note Writings

Genesis 41:40 New Living Translation (NLT)
40 You will be in charge of my court, and all my people will take orders from you. Only I, sitting on my throne, will have a rank higher than yours.”

Job 22:21 New Living Translation (NLT)
21
“Submit to God, and you will have peace;
then things will go well for you.

Proverbs 3:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
6
Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.

God tells us to submit ourselves to him and we will live a life of
peace and the roads you travel will be smoothe.
Turn to Christ in all you do Seeking his will for your life
and he will guide you do the path he sees for you
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he’s the one who will keep you on track.
Don’t assume that you know it all.
Run to God! Run from evil!
“Give in to God, come to terms with him
and everything will turn out just fine.
Let him tell you what to do;
take his words to heart.
Come back to God Almighty
and he’ll rebuild your life.
Clean house of everything evil.
Relax your grip on your money
and abandon your gold-plated luxury.
God Almighty will be your treasure,
more wealth than you can imagine.
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he’s the one who will keep you on track.
Don’t assume that you know it all.
Run to God! Run from evil!

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

Philippians 2:5-8 NLT

As a believer we must live as Christ lived having the same intentions and attitude as him. We must live in love. Though he was equally like God he did not reside and exist in that nature. He did not want to cling and hold to God. Instead he wanted to surrender his divine holy privileges. He lived as a slave and died his gruesome death as a human humbling himself to those standards. While he was in flesh he submitted himself to God and his honor, living a selfless, obedient death a criminal’s death. A tortured death upon a cross. Dying a selfless and obedient death.

Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn’t think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all. When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human! Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn’t claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that—a crucifixion.

The things of earth and his holy status weren’t an obsession they didn’t lead his life. He provided in worship to his heavenly father. Obeying his father’s every word living a faith filled life.

Psalm 143:7-8 New Living Translation (NLT)
7 
Come quickly, Lord, and answer me,
    for my depression deepens.
Don’t turn away from me,
    or I will die.
8 
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
    for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk,
    for I give myself to you.

Hurry with your answer, God!
I’m nearly at the end of my rope.
Don’t turn away; don’t ignore me!
That would be certain death.
If you wake me each morning with the sound of your loving voice,
I’ll go to sleep each night trusting in you.
Point out the road I must travel;
I’m all ears, all eyes before you.
Save me from my enemies, God—
you’re my only hope!
Teach me how to live to please you,
because you’re my God.
Lead me by your blessed Spirit
into cleared and level pastureland.

When we are down in our darkest moments and depressed we run to God in desperation we tend to expect an answer immediately and think we’re being ignored when we are in depressed desperate situations we don’t think we just get distressed and anguished and get demanding where we expect an immediate answer. We demand that he not leave us or ignore us. Some of us become hopeless and suicidal. Rather we should listen for his voice knowing his unfailing love he shows us and has for each and every one of us and look forward to waking each day knowing he still remains with us and that we got to awake another day and are alive and goto sleep with knowledge that we can confide in him and put all our trust in him. Knowing that times like these are hard and we get deep in the darkness and become depressed instead of demanding him to be there and answer us we should be praying and ask him to help pull you through and give you guidance and practice our full trust in him. We should turn to him in every situation not just the deepest darkest ones. We must open our ears and see with our eyes being observant for his answers. We should ask him for deliverance from those who attack us and rise against us. Confessing to ourselves and him that he is our hope, our only hope. Ask him to help you live in a God pleasing spiritual journey and show you how. There is only one true God ask him to lead you by the spirit so that you don’t demand of him, or thrash out at him but instead ask him for the help you need. Opening your narrow path into astonishing possibilities and journey’s and await his full answer. Don’t come at him and attack him live a life of peace by following and asking for his lead. Trust in him. Humbling yourself in God.

For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”
Luke 19:10 NLT

God sent the son of man (his only son) to give mankind and the people in sin and lost of souls salvation and a better life. He knew it would be the only option he had to sacrifice his only son and save the people

John 10:11 English Standard Version (ESV)
11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

Jesus said in John chapter 10 verse 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his own life for the sheep.
Jesus knew he was sacrificed to die as he was very close and faithful to his father in heaven and he knew the reasons why. He loved mankind so much that he stayed faithful to his Heavenly Father watching and protecting over us like a shepherd watching over his sheep. If one strays he guides it back and he is that way with mankind as well. He loved them enough accept and honor his father’s sacrifice of him so that mankind can live was like that of a shepherd with his sheep. Jesus gave his life to bring the wandering and stray at heart the he may guide them back and give them salvation from there ungodly lifestyles and no longer remain lost sheep. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son in the place of the of the lost that he may lead them and introduce them to God. He is the loyal and faithful shepherd in watch of his sheep out of honor and love.

For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”

Luke 19:10 NLT

Jesus said, “Today is salvation day in this home! Here he is: Zacchaeus, son of Abraham! For the Son of Man came to find and restore the lost.”

No one. Can be saved except by the Son Of Man, Jesus, the Christ, King Of The Jews. Only he can bring mankind salvation in his name through his father in heaven, God. When we become saved we become cleansed and restored to our image God originally created us. For Jesus came to earth to save the lost souls caught up in bondage of sins and ungodly lifestyles.

1 Timothy 4 New Living Translation (NLT)

Warnings against False Teachers

4 Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. 2 These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead.[a]

3 They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth. 4 Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks. 5 For we know it is made acceptable[b] by the word of God and prayer.

A Good Servant of Christ Jesus

6 If you explain these things to the brothers and sisters,Timothy, you will be a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is nourished by the message of faith and the good teaching you have followed. 7 Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. 8 “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 9 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it. 10 This is why we work hard and continue to struggle,[d] for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.

11 Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them. 12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 13 Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.

14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you. 15 Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.

Teach with Your Life

4 1-5 The Spirit makes it clear that as time goes on, some are going to give up on the faith and chase after demonic illusions put forth by professional liars. These liars have lied so well and for so long that they’ve lost their capacity for truth. They will tell you not to get married. They’ll tell you not to eat this or that food—perfectly good food God created to be eaten heartily and with thanksgiving by believers who know better! Everything God created is good, and to be received with thanks. Nothing is to be sneered at and thrown out. God’s Word and our prayers make every item in creation holy.

6-10 You’ve been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the followers of Jesus there, and you’ll be a good servant of Jesus. Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. You can count on this. Take it to heart. This is why we’ve thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We’re banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers.

11-14 Get the word out. Teach all these things. And don’t let anyone put you down because you’re young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity. Stay at your post reading Scripture, giving counsel, teaching. And that special gift of ministry you were given when the leaders of the church laid hands on you and prayed—keep that dusted off and in use.

15-16 Cultivate these things. Immerse yourself in them. The people will all see you mature right before their eyes! Keep a firm grasp on both your character and your teaching. Don’t be diverted. Just keep at it. Both you and those who hear you will experience salvation.