We always have good services at TLBC it seems even if there are only a few of us there. I continued my study of the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached this morning. Sermon outline is on our church web site. Click here
The trip to Carmichael California went well also and I had liberty when I preached at the Bible Conference there last Thursday. Here is my sermon outline for the message at the conference.
The Divine Challenge
Jer. 6:16 (Pray)
We live in a day when it is easy to be discouraged. But most of us have to admit that God has been very gracious to us. The old prophet Jeremiah lived in very trying days too. Our text was a great challenge in that day and I believe we should take it to heart in our day also. Let us think today about the Divine challenge God gives us in this passage.
I. It is God’s Challenge.
1. Thus saith the Lord. 2Tim 3:16.
2. Nothing could be more important than to obey the word of God.
II. The Challenge is to do What?
1. STAND. 2Tim 4:1-8.
2. There is a great need today for church members who will be faithful.
3. Eph 6:11-17.
III. Where are we to do this Divine Challenge?
1. In the ways. What does that mean? Consider 3 examples.
A. The Way of Salvation. Jn 14:1-6. 8:23-27, 3:14-17.
B. The Way of Baptism. Jn 3:22-36.
C. The Way of Service in a true Church. Matt 16:18, Acts 2:47,
Acts 11:19-26,Acts 13:1-4, Acts 14:23-28, Acts 20:17-28.
IV. What are the results of Standing in the Ways?
1. You will SEE.
A. The unsaved cannot see spiritual things. 1Cor 2:14, Jn 3:3.
B. The unbaptised will also not see certain truth. Acts 22:4-18.
C. The unchurched are blind concerning the pillar and ground of
the truth. 1Tim 3:15.
V. How are we to Stand in the Ways?
1. By asking for the old paths. Prov 23:10.
A. The old paths is the good way. 1Kings 8:36.
B. We are to walk therein. Rom 6:4, Rom 8:1-4.
C. Ye shall find rest for your soul. Isa 40:28-31.
Conclusion: Many today are like those in Jeremiah’s day. You can tell them the truth with earnest sincerity and they will turn from it and refuse to walk according to “thus saith the Lord.” By the grace of God we will continue to rejoice around the things of the Lord and refuse to remove the old landmarks. Remember, the Divine Challenge in our text also comes with a Divine Promise of rest for your soul. God cannot lie and He cannot break a promise. AMEN.
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