Sun, 24 February 2013
Bro. James encourages us to use God's tools to evaluate our lives instead of our own minds. King Saul and King David each experienced failures when they used their own minds to justify their actions. It is dangerous to use "introspection", defined as using our mind to evaluate our actions, rather than using God's Word to examine ourselves. Scriptures referenced: II Peter 1:20, Psalms 19:12, Psalms 90:8, I Cor. 11:26 - 29, Jeremiah 17:5 - 10, I John 3:20 - 22 |
Sun, 17 February 2013
Bro. James speaks that we need a personal witness in our soul so that we move and act as God directs, not according to our own motivation, like Moses and Noah. Scriptures referenced: John 13:35, John 14, I Cor 12:13, Hebrews 11:8, I John 5 |
Sun, 10 February 2013
Bro. James explains how we need to explore and seek out greater depths with God, as the Dannites sought out their inheritance in Judges 18:1 - 10. If we are wanting a deeper spiritual relationship with God, we will need to risk our natural comfort and earnestly seek out God's purpose and will in our life. Bro. James recalls Bro. Marty's story about a football fan's enthusiasm for their favorite team (located in sermon "Enthusiasm" at minute 6:45) - how much more should we be actively seeking out God's depths? Have desire, humility, & God will lead you. Scriptures referenced: Judges 18:1 - 10, Joshua 3:4, Exodus 33:12 - 14, Isaiah 48:17, Proverbs 9:5 - 6, Psalms 85:12 - 13, Psalms 32: 8, Psalms 25:15 |
Sun, 3 February 2013
Bro. James explores how God is the source of strength - we must only yield our will to Him. Nothing is impossible with God; He has a plan & a place in His Kingdom for every soul. Scriptures referenced: Isaiah 40:28, Matthew 12:20, Deut 33:25, Phil 4:13, Joshua 1:1, Romans 5:6 |