Upcoming sermon thoughts:
The idea of this potential sermon is basically adressing the fact that too many times us as "christians" play the christian part. And we've all heard this sermon before but I feel like God is saying pretty soon he is going to bring to light those are really following him, and those just on the bandwagon so to speak, for the "perks" of christianity.
How many times have you been on a team or orginization of some sort where there is just this one person you wish would quit? Many times this person is irresponsible, immature, or misbehaved and just gives the group a bad or misinterpreted reputation. All you can think about this perons is,"man, this guy is saying he's with us so now everyone is going to think we are like that."
This reflects christianity. This is why God says he will spit those out who are lukewarm. He doesn't want those who play the christian part at church and do drugs and drink on the weekends. Because they say that they are christians and then other either think, "wow if that's all that christianity is then why would i want to do it," or ,"Well if he's a christian and can do that stuff then i can be a christian too and do all that stuff but still get to heaven." In doing this, that person is not just leading himself into eternity in hell, but he is misinforming others and taking them with him. God would rather just lose one.
How do we know if they are following God?
Well, the bible says to judge other by their fruit. And if they are not for God then they are against him. So whether their fruit is against God, or they are just not producing fruit then we can assume that God is going to pick them off like a dead branch; because that is all they are reflecting by what their works are producing.
There will be more points and scriptural context in actual said sermon.
Say thoughts and things that make me smile; or things that make me think. I like those a lot.
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3 comments:
Aww, Jordan I love when you comment me. You make me happy. =]] I like this a lot. YOU inspire ME, never the other way around. This is so true, and as always you have amzing insight. I'm so glad I have such a great friend like you. =]] I can't wait to see either! I miss you guys so so so so so much!
Much love, Jordan!
(Oh and here's a love tap!) Haha you didn't even see it coming. =] tehe
I'm glad you finally came in this morning!
Be careful when you make statements like "God would rather just lose one."
it's tempting to want those type of people to just leave your midst. You make good points on how they discredit you and God. Maybe God has them in your midst for a reason . . . other than judgment. I'm no expert on this concept. It's just something God has been teaching me lately. Can't wait to hear the sermon. When and where will you be preaching?
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