THANK THE LORD FOR FRUIT

           Thank the Lord for the growth in your life.

John 15:5, I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

            We often hear, I am not the man I ought to be, but praise God I’m not the man I use to be! If there has been growth in our life, that’s exactly what we should be thanking the Lord for! I am reminded of 1 Corinthians 6:11 in which the Bible says, “And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” And such WERE some of you! Do you know why it is says, “were”, because you were washed… sanctified… and justified!!!! Hallelujah!

            Thank the Lord for the fruit in your life this morning!

REACTION OF VICTORY

It is cynicism and fear that freeze life; it is faith that thaws it out, releases it, sets it free.–Fosdick

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2

            Newton’s third law of motion says, “For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.” I believe the fear in our lives will be decimated at the same rate as our faith grows. In each step of faith we walk we take a step further away from fear; fear of worrying over what tomorrow will hold, fear of losing our job, fear of likability, fear of finances, fear of health issues, etc. When we walk away from fear, God is honored and our faith grows deeper!

            Is your faith growing or is fear grappling your life? Trust Jesus and fear will be removed!

GO AND GROW

Either you’re growing or you’re dying.

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 1 Peter 2:2

            What’s your desire for today? Will it be to GET UP, GET READY, and GO TO CHURCH? Or will it be to continue on with the status quo; mowing the yard, going fishing, washing the car, going grocery shopping, etc? Will any of those things help you grow in your relationship with Christ—probably not? Will any of those things help someone else come to the saving knowledge of Christ—probably not? If you’re not going to church you are probably drying up on the inside, eventually to blowout like an old worn out tire. So, why don’t you invest your time, talents, and treasures into something that will make a difference—GO TO CHURCH TODAY!

GETTER UP!

Going to church is more important than your investment portfolio!

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Mathew 18:20

            Will your investment portfolio matter to you when you’re gone? Will it matter how many digits you have in your account when you take your last breath? Will it live forever—no, but your soul will! What’s more valuable than your soul—nothing! So, don’t worry about your investment portfolio more than you invest in your own life.

            I am reminded of Mark 8:36, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” So, GET UP, GET READY, and GO TO CHURCH investing in your life for all of eternity!

YOU STILL DOING THAT?

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11

There are some Christians that have held on to the former things that feed the flesh. Lying tongues, deceitful hearts, jealousy, back biting, pride, discord, murdering thoughts and a mind that promotes wickedness are just some of the things they are known for. What’s amazing to me is God is willing to forgive if they just ask!

Hey Child of God, did one of those topics hit you between the eyes? Grow up! Put away childish things! You should repent and turn every ounce of your life over to the Lord. Hold nothing back! Give it all to Him! And one last thing, stop doing that!

GROWING IS DONE BY GOING

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4

I have never understood how someone, who says they are a Christian, can avoid going to church. It’s a very important place where preaching is done and God put a high value on preaching, “…it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.” 1 Corinthians 1:21 It’s a very important place where the Holy Spirit works, “…he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” John 16:13 It’s the place you will become the Christian God wants you to be, “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” 1 Peter 2:2

Do yourself a favor this morning; GET UP, GET READY, and GO TO CHURCH!

DON’T MISS OUT!

The difference between listening to a radio sermon and going to church, someone has said, is almost like the difference between calling your girl on the telephone and spending an evening with her. -Moody

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18

If you knew you would get a raise if you worked every day for the next month, you would be at work early every day. Yet, there is a 100% guarantee that God will grow your faith through the preaching of His Word and you neglect it. Paul Chappell said, “What if the sermon you deliberately missed was meant to change your entire life for the better?”

Child of God, GET UP, GET READY, and GO TO CHURCH! Not just today but every time the doors are open!

GROWING WITH CHRIST- GOING WITH CHRIST

There are too many people sitting at the Father’s table when there’s work to be done!

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Matthew 9:37

About a month ago, there were more harvesters in the fields around here than you can shake a stick at. It was the time of the year for them to be so it was no surprise to see them on the roads moving from one field to another. It was cool to see the dust flying up in the air from the machinery gleaning the harvest. It was awesome to see the harvesters loading crates, old school buses, and boxes. There were plenty of workers to do the work that needed to be done.

            But where are the labourers when it comes to the things of God? Where are the labourers going with Christ to knock on the doors? Where are the labourers going with Christ working in the church? Where oh, where have all of the labourers gone? I believe they have become comfortable sitting at the Father’s table. What will it take to get us busy? What will it take to get us to knock on a door? What will it take; famine? ...peril? ...disaster? 

Child of God, in order to be growing with Christ you must be going with Christ!