Sermons About Eternity
A Passion to Live in the Light of Eternity
Colossians 3:1-4 In a quote on the back page, George Ladd writes that the church can no longer live "as though they were mere worldlings." For true followers of Christ, something has drastically changed... we are no longer mere worldlings. While still living on this earth, we belong to a different sphere...a sphere where Christ reigns supreme. As we understand and believe that we belong to a sphere in which Christ reigns, it will change the way we live in the present. Understanding that we are citizens of heaven (Phil. 3:20) will change the way we live as citizens on earth.
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Following Jesus as Our Crucified-Lord (Mk 8:31-9:1) 08-17-08
THEME: Walking in the Way of the Cross until the Second Coming. DISCIPLESHIP DEFINED (v34): 1st Discipleship is Coming to Jesus (hearing His word and taking it to heart); 2nd Discipleship is Denying Self (saying "No" to my will and "Yes" to God's will); 3rd Discipleship is Taking up our Cross (embracing His shame and suffering); and 4th, Discipleship is Following Jesus as our Crucified-Lord (in fellowship and obedience unto death). DISCIPLESHIP EXPLAINED (vs35ff): 1st, Discipleship as a Paradox (we lose our "life" to save it); 2nd Discipleship in light of Eternity (our earthly lives and this world are perishing); 3rd Discipleship in light of the Coming Judgment (Jesus has the final word); and 4th, Discipleship in light of the Promised Kingdom (Jesus reigns now and forever).
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Chasing Wind
What is important in life? Solomon, one of the wisest men who ever lived had a lot to say about this. Even this great man blew it big time and after reflecting on his life in his old age, he tells us that what we need to do is focus on God's mercy and grace and not on the stuff of this life. The fleeting pleasures of this life will rob us of the things that are of the most importance, eternal things.
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Get In the Water
2nd part of a three part teaching series about things involving our eternities. In this message we clarify some confusion about baptism and in the process learn some things about baptism.
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People Matter to God
First part of a three part series focusing on issues revolving around the gospel.
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What happens when we die?
Continuing our Ask anything series, this time looking at the question, 'what happens when we die?' Simon encourages us to see our future hope in light of the resurrection and takes us through 6 questions regarding our future as Christians.
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When I Get Where I'm Going
When we get where we're going, as Christians, what will it be like? We talk about going to heaven, but we need the occasional reminder of what it will be like.
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Reassign Your Resources
Our lives are given to us on loan from God. He wants to write His story through our lives. In order for that to happen, we need to keep the right perspective and use our resources accordingly.
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