“What Has God Said To You?” 12-28-14

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Sermon Notes
December 28, 2014
Pastor Bob Bryant
“What Has God Said To You?”

Genesis 12:1-2 (NLT)

12 The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.

John 10:10 (KJV)

10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Revelation 3:22 (NIV)

22 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
James 1:8 (KJV)

8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Genesis 12:7-10 (NLT)

7 Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your descendants.[a]” And Abram built an altar there and dedicated it to the Lord, who had appeared to him. 8 After that, Abram traveled south and set up camp in the hill country, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built another altar and dedicated it to the Lord, and he worshiped the Lord. 9 Then Abram continued traveling south by stages toward the Negev. 10 At that time a severe famine struck the land of Canaan, forcing Abram to go down to Egypt, where he lived as a foreigner.
“What’s the problem?”
Galatians 5:17 (NLT)
17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.
“It’s Time”
Genesis 13:1-4 (KJV)

13 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. 2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Hai; 4 Unto the place of the altar, which he had make there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the Lord.
“What did he gain while in Egypt?”
“Abram was very rich”
Luke 18:22-24 (KJV)

22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Romans 10:11 (NLT)

11 As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
“What’s the answer?”
1. Let Go
Genesis 13:14a (KJV)

14 And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him
2. Start looking with our spirit and not our natural.
Genesis 13:14b (KJV)
Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:
2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT)

7 For we live by believing and not by seeing.
3. Trust and know that what God has promised will never change.
Genesis 13:15 (NLT)

15 I am giving all this land, as far as you can see, to you and your descendants as a permanent possession.
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)

11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Mark 8:24-25 (KJV)

24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. 25 After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)

7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
“2015” – fifteen – an accumulation; to tithe or give

“The Greatest Gift Ever Given” 12-21-14

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December 21, 2014
Pastor Bob Bryant
“The Greatest Gift Ever Given”
John 4:10 (NLT)

Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”
Why did God give this gift to me?
Romans 6:23 (NLT)

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
John 3:16 (KJV)

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
How do I receive this gift? It’s a promised gift.
Luke 1:34-38 (NLT)

Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.”The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she has conceived a son and is now in her sixth month. For the word of God will never fail.” Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. Mary Visits Elizabeth.
Luke 1:45 (NLT)

You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”
Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
The Christmas Story-
First: The greatest gift ever given, was given from God, as a baby in a manger.
Luke 2:6-7 (NLT)

6 And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. 7 She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.
Second: The greatest gift ever given grew up to be a sacrifice for sin.
Luke 2:39-40 (NLT)
39 When Jesus’ parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee. 40 There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him.
John 12:27 (NLT)

27 “Now my soul is deeply troubled. Should I pray, ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But this is the very reason I came!
Acts 2:24 (NLT)

24 But God released him from the horrors of death and raised him back to life, for death could not keep him in its grip.
Today, the greatest gift ever given, is our great high priest.
Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT)

14 So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Soon, this baby, this man who became our sacrifice for sin, this great high priest, will be our King for all eternity.
1 Timothy 6:15 (NLT)

15 For, At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
What do I owe God for this gift?
2 Corinthians 9:15 (NLT)

15 Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!
Romans 11:36 (NLT)

36 For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.


“The Gifts of God” 12-7-14

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Sermon Notes
December 7, 2014
Pastor Bob Bryant
“The Gifts of God”
John 4:10 (NLT)

10 Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”
What is this gift that Jesus is talking about? “Spirit” – life, breath
John 3:6 (NLT)

6 Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life.
Genesis 2:7 (NLT)

7 Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person.
How do I receive the Spirit?
John 4:10 (NLT)

10 Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”
Luke 11:9-13 (NLT)9 “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

11 “You fathers—if your children ask for a fish, do you give them a snake instead? 12 Or if they ask for an egg, do you give them a scorpion? Of course not! 13 So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”
Ask – beg, call for, crave, desire, require
(Why do children beg and get what they want? No pride)
Why do I need the Spirit?
John 4:13-15 (NLT)13 Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. 14 But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.”

15 “Please, sir,” the woman said, “give me this water! Then I’ll never be thirsty again, and I won’t have to come here to get water.”
Romans 8:12-14 (NLT)

12 Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. 13 For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
John 3:34 (NLT)

34 For he is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the Spirit without limit.
Acts 2:4 (NLT)

4 And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.
Filled-to furnish what is needed
John 14:16-17 (NLT)

16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. 17 He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.
John 14:27 (NLT)

27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
Philippians 4:19 (NLT)19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

“It’s Time” 11-23-14

Posted on Dec 7, 2014 by admin in Uncategorized |

Sermon Notes

November 23, 2014

Pastor Bob Bryant

                                                                      “It’s Time”

Problem:

           Haggai 1:3-11

3 Then the Lord sent this message through the prophet Haggai: 4 “Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins? 5 This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! 6 You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes!

7 “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! 8 Now go up into the hills, bring down timber, and rebuild my house. Then I will take pleasure in it and be honored, says the Lord. 9 You hoped for rich harvests, but they were poor. And when you brought your harvest home, I blew it away. Why? Because my house lies in ruins, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, while all of you are busy building your own fine houses. 10 It’s because of you that the heavens withhold the dew and the earth produces no crops. 11 I have called for a drought on your fields and hills—a drought to wither the grain and grapes and olive trees and all your other crops, a drought to starve you and your livestock and to ruin everything you have worked so hard to get.”

 

Drought: an extended period when a region receives a deficiency in its water supply. A drought can last for months or…

Haggai 2:14 (NLT)

14 Then Haggai responded, “That is how it is with this people and this nation, says the Lord. Everything they do and everything they offer is defiled by their sin.

Answer:

  1. Fear

Haggai 1:12 (NLT)

12 Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people began to obey the message from the Lord their God. When they heard the words of the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord their God had sent, the people feared the Lord.

Proverbs 1:7 (NLT)

7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,   but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

2.      Begin

Haggai 1:14 (NLT)

14 So the Lord sparked the enthusiasm of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the enthusiasm of Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the enthusiasm of the whole remnant of God’s people. They began to work on the house of their God, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies,

Enthusiasm: absorbing or controlling possession of the mind by any interest or pursuit; lively interest

3.      Believe

Hebrews 11:6 (NLT)

6 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.

Haggai 2:3,9,19 (NLT)

3 ‘Does anyone remember this house—this Temple—in its former splendor? How, in comparison, does it look to you now? It must seem like nothing at all!

9 The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. And in this place I will bring peace. I, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!”

19 I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn.[a] You have not yet harvested your grain, and your grapevines, fig trees, pomegranates, and olive trees have not yet produced their crops. But from this day onward I will bless you.”

John 4:10 (NLT)

10 Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”

Acts 2:17-18 (NLT)

17 ‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy.Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

18 In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants—men and women alike—and they will prophesy.

4.      God Needs You to Drink (to take in)

John 7:37-38 (NLT)

37 On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me!

38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’”

Ephesians 3:16 (NLT)

16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.

5.      God Needs You to Forget

Philippians 3:13 (KJV)

13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,


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