Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3, ESV)
Notes for message preached Sunday, September 5, 2010 at the Marbury Church of God.
Luke 14:15-24
Dinner with Jesus (Part 2)
We await a heavenly celebration!
(v. 15)
Jesus tells a story:
who is coming to the party?
(Luke 14:16-20)
The excuses
(Luke 14:18-20;
see also Deuteronomy 20:1-9)
The Uninvited Guests
(Luke 14:21-24;
see also Acts 13:46-47)
Bring them in!
(Luke 14:23)
What gift can we bring?
For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
— 1 Corinthians 1:18
Come spend some quality time with us on Sunday evening.
On Sunday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. we’ll be hosting members from several churches for a 5th Sunday celebration with a cross-section of music, testimony and a message from the heart of Temple Hills pastor Victor Coleman. All are welcome!
Of course, if Sunday morning is more to your liking, we’re here at 10:00 am (9:00 for Sunday School) every Sunday including this one. This week we’ll look at the advice Jesus gave on how to behave at a dinner party (and the best way to host one). Would love to see you early and late!
Sermon outline for Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the Marbury Church of God
Luke 13:10-17
God’s Rest
The Sabbath: A Review
(Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15)
Jesus Heals!
(Luke 13:12-13)
An Indignant Response
(Luke 13:14)
Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath
(Hebrews 4:1-11)
A prophet explains: Rest in God! A delight
(Isaiah 58)
Sermon Outline for Sunday morning, August 15 at the Marbury Church of God
Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2
Faith’s Victories
Victory in Adversity
Our Part
Looking to Jesus!
More from Hebrews 11, the “Faith Hall of Fame,” coming next Sunday, August 15th at the Marbury Church of God.
Sneak preview: It’s not about prosperity, and it’s not about suffering (though both are part of the story); it’s about accomplishing God’s purpose for the benefit of the world.
Sermon notes for Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the Marbury Church of God
Faith is Substance and Evidence!
Abraham’s Faith
didn’t settle for what he could see
He considered him faithful who had promised!
Looking for a better country
Sermon notes for Sunday, August 1, 2010 at the Marbury Church of God.
The Higher Things: Colossians 3:1-17
Raised With Christ (Colossians 3:1-4)
(See Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 6:4-11)
Live Above Your Circumstances (Colossians 3:5-9)
Put to death what leads to death == Put off the old clothes (v. 5, 8, 9: “the old self with its deeds”)
Wear Christ! (Colossians 3:10-15)
Don’t just negate the negatives!
(Nine adornments to wear)
1. Compassion (tenderhearted mercy)
2. Kindness
3. Humility
4. Meekness (gentleness)
5. Patience
6. Forgiveness (==bear with one another; make allowance for each other’s faults)
7. Love (above all: this is your overcoat!)
8. Peace [make it the rule, not the exception: after all it comes from Christ].
9. Be Thankful!
Live the Word of Christ! (Colossians 3:13-17) — Let it dwell in you richly!
Teach, sing, work: compare James 1:22 ”Whatever you do or say”
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
“Teach Us To Pray” – outline, from Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the Marbury Church of God
The Best Teacher Is a Good Example
The essentials of prayer
The Parable of the Friend
God is our “go-to” friend!
Prayer is Urgent
It’s always midnight
(Some Ways Not to Pray….)
The best thing to ask for…?
