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Forsake Not The Lord – Audio
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Forsake means to abandon, desert, leave, leave behind, or to neglect. When someone deserts us, or forsakes us, we may be expected to feel heartbroken, helpless, and all alone. We see this in Jesus. When He hung on the cross for our sins, He cried, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? (Matthew 27:45-46; Mark 15:34; Psalm 22:1)”
Jesus did not sin (1 Peter 2:22), yet had to be the sacrifice for all sin (Isaiah 53:8-12). Even as our sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:2), Jesus felt some sense of being alone when he took on the sin of the world; yet, God raised Him from the dead, as He will us (Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:25-36; 13:30-37; 2 Corinthians 4:14; Romans 8:11).
I. The Lord has not forsaken us.
A. The Lord has often said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5; Deuteronomy 31:6, 8; Joshua 1:5)”
B. Paul reminds Christians that even though they may expect to be persecuted, they are not forsaken (2 Corinthians 4:8-9).
C. Even though some at first forsook Paul in his ministry, the Lord stood with him and strengthened him (2 Timothy 4:16-17; Philippians 4:13).
II. We must not forsake the Lord.
A. All of the disciples said they would not deny Jesus, but they did forsake Him and fled as He was betrayed (Matthew 26:35, 56).
B. When Jesus first called them, they left all to follow Him (Luke 5:1-11, 27-28).
C. Demas forsook Paul, having loved this present world (2 Timothy 4:10).
D. We are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some (Hebrews 10:24-25).
The Lord has not forsaken us; we must not forsake Him. We must never abandon, desert, leave, or neglect Him. Have you come to Him yet?
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Luke 06:46-49 – Lord, Lord – audio
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Text: Luke 6:46-49
Introduction
A. Who is Lord of your life?
1) Do you call all the shots?
2) Do your parents always tell you what to do?
3) Is there someone else that rules your life?
B. Only Jesus should be Lord of your life!
Body
I. Jesus Christ is Lord!
A. There is one Lord (Ephesians 4:5).
B. God made Jesus both Lord and Christ (Acts 2:36).
C. Jesus is Lord of:
1) lords (1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 17:14; 19:16).
2) Jews and Gentiles (Romans 10:12).
3) dead and living (Romans 14:9).
4) all (Acts 10:36).
D. Saul of Tarsus did not know the Lord (Acts 9:4-6).
E. Everyone will know the Lord (Hebrews 8:11).
F. We can only serve one Lord (Luke 16:13).
G. If Jesus Christ is our Lord, we must do to others as He did for us (John 13:13-17).
II. We must do what the Lord says!
A. As a servant honors his mater, we owe honor and reverence to the Lord (Malachi 1:6).
B. Simply saying, “Lord, Lord” will not give us access into the kingdom of heaven; rather, we must do His will (Matthew 7:21-23).
C. The doers of the Lord’s will, not the hearers, will be blessed (James 1:22-25).
Conclusion
A. We must give the more earnest heed to what the Lord has to say (Hebrews 2:1-3).
B. We must confess Jesus is Lord in order to be saved (Romans 10:9ff.).
C. There will be a time in which everyone shall confess Jesus as Lord; for some, it will be too late (Philippians 2:9-11).
D. Christ is Lord of our lives when we put on Christ in baptism and live for Him, and Him alone (Galatians 3:27).
1 Corinthians 11:23-30 The Lord’s Supper
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Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30
Introduction
1. An act of worship in which we engage each Sunday is The Lord’s Supper
a. Known also as The Communion (1 Corinthians 10:16) and The Breaking Of Bread (Acts 2:42)
b. Today, some refer to it as The Eucharist, from the Greek eucharisteo, “giving of thanks”, which Christ did at the time of its institution – Matthew 26:26-27
2. It is a simple act, in which those who are Christians
a. Partake of unleavened bread
b. Drink of the fruit of the vine
3. It is an important act, one that we should understand why we do it, lest our participation be
a. Meaningless to us
b. Displeasing to God
c. Detrimental to us – cf. 1 Corinthians 11:27
4. Therefore it behooves all Christians, especially those new in the faith, to be well acquainted with the meaning and practice of the Lord’s Supper.
Body
I. THE MEANING OF THE SUPPER
A. IT IS A MEMORIAL
1. Note Paul’s account as given by the Lord Himself – 1 Corinthians 11: 23-25
a. We eat the bread in memory of His body
b. We drink the cup (fruit of the vine) in memory of His blood
2. We therefore commemorate the death of Jesus on the cross – Matthew 26:28
a. Whose death make the new covenant possible – Hebrews 9:16
b. Whose blood was shed for the remission of sins – Ephesians 1:7
3. As the Passover was a memorial commemorating Israel’s deliverance from Egypt through the blood of the lambs on the door post, so the Supper is a memorial of our Lord’s death who makes our deliverance from the bondage of sin possible
B. IT IS A PROCLAMATION
1. We proclaim our faith in the power of the Lord’s death – 1 Corinthians 11:26a
a. That His death was indeed for our sins
b. If we don’t believe He died for our sins, why keep the Supper?
2. We also proclaim our faith in the Lord’s return – 1 Corinthians 11:26b
a. For it is to be done “till He comes”
b. If we don’t believe He is coming, then why keep the Supper?
3. Thus the Lord’s Supper looks forward as well as backward, and will ever be observed by His disciples who trust in His redemption and anticipate His return!
C. IT IS A COMMUNION
1. A fellowship or sharing in the blood of Christ – 1 Corinthians 10:16a
a. As we partake, we commune with the blood of Christ
b. Perhaps in the sense of reinforcing blessings we enjoy through the blood of Christ – 1 John 1:7,9
2. A fellowship or sharing in the body of Christ – 1 Corinthians 10:16b-17
a. As we partake, we commune with the body of Christ
b. Perhaps in the sense of reinforcing fellowship together in the body of Christ (i.e., the church), as we break bread together
3. The extent to which we share in the body and blood of the Lord as we partake may be uncertain, but dare we neglect whatever may be the benefits of that communion?
II. THE OBSERVANCE OF THE SUPPER
A. TO BE DONE WITH REVERENCE
1. That is, “in a worthy manner” – 1 Corinthians 11:27, 29
a. The KJV says “worthily”, which some have misunderstood – 1 Corinthians 11:27 KJV; 1 Corinthians 11:29 KJV
b. It is an adverb, describing how we take it, not whether we are worthy (none are truly worthy)
2. With respect for the supreme price Jesus paid for our sins
a. The cruel torture and humiliation of His physical body
b. The spiritual anguish suffered as Jesus bore the punishment for our sins (“My God, My God, Why have You forsaken Me?”)
3. Failure to observe with proper reverence brings condemnation – 1 Corinthians 11:27, 29
a. One will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord
b. One will eat and drink judgment to himself
4. To make light of this memorial puts one in the same category as those who mocked Him as He hung on the cross!
B. TO BE DONE WITH SELF-EXAMINATION
1. Such as reflecting upon one’s spiritual condition – 1 Corinthians 11:28
2. Are we living in a manner that shows appreciation for His sacrifice?
a. By accepting the grace of God in our lives? – cf. 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:1
b. By living for Jesus who died for us? – cf. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Galatians 2:20
3. Or are we by willful sinning, guilty of having:
a. “trampled the Son of God underfoot”?
b. “counted the blood by which [we were] sanctified a common thing”?
c. “insulted the Spirit of grace”? – cf. Hebrews 10:26-29
4. Do we, by refusing to repent of our sins, “crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an shame”? – cf. Hebrews 6:4-6
5. In one sense, the Supper is a very private matter between a Christian and his or her God; a time to reflect on the past and to resolve for the future
C. TO BE DONE WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS
1. There is ample indication the Supper is designed to be a communal meal
a. The disciples “came together” to break bread – Acts 20:7
b. When they came together, they were to “wait for one another” – 1 Corinthians 11:33
c. Partaking together of “one bread”, they demonstrate they are “one bread and one body” – 1 Corinthians 10:17
d. We commune not just with the Lord, but with one another
D. TO BE DONE OFTEN
1. The Biblical evidence is that it was done weekly
a. Christians came together on the first day of the week to “break bread” – Acts 20:7
b. Other indications of a weekly observance:
1) The church at Corinth was coming together to eat the Lord’s Supper, though they were abusing it – cf. 1 Corinthians 11:17-22
2) Instructions concerning the collection suggest their coming together was on the first day of the week – 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
c. Following the divinely approved example of Christians in the Bible, we know God approves of a weekly observance on the first day of the week
2. The earliest historical evidence outside the Bible confirms the day and frequency
a. The Didache (ca. 95 A.D.) indicates Christians were to come together on the first day of the week to break bread – Didache 14:1
b. Justin Martyr (ca. 150 A.D.) records how Christians assembled on Sunday and partook of the Supper – Apology I, 67
c. “…the early church writers from Barnabas, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, to Clement of Alexandria, Origen and Cyprian, all with one consent, declare that the church observed the first day of the week. They are equally agreed that the Lord’s Supper was observed weekly, on the first day of the week.” – B. W. Johnson, People’s New Testament
3. Religious scholars confirm this was the practice
a. “As we have already remarked, the celebration of the Lord’s Supper was still held to constitute an essential part of divine worship every Sunday, as appears from Justin Martyr (A.D. 150)…” – Augustus Neander (Lutheran), History Of Christian Religion And Church, Vol. I, p. 332
b. “This ordinance (the Lord’s Supper) seems to have been administered every Lord’s day; and probably no professed Christian absented themselves…” – Thomas Scott (Presbyterian), Commentary On Acts 20:7
c. This also is an important example of weekly communion as the practice of the first Christians.” -A.C. Hervey (Episcopalian), Commentary On Acts 20:7
d. “It is well known that the primitive Christians administered the Eucharist (the Lord’s Supper) every Lord’s day.” – P. Doddridge ( Congregationalist), Notes On Acts 20:7
4. Some believe that a weekly observance diminishes the importance of the Supper
a. Which is why they may do it monthly, quarterly, or annually?
b. But does the frequent practice of:
1) Assembling diminishing its value and importance?
2) Singing praises and offering prayers devalue their benefits?
3) Preaching and studying God’s Word decrease their significance to our lives?
5. Our spiritual lives are dependent upon the value and benefits of our Lord’s death on the cross; a weekly observance of the memorial helps us to live appreciatively and accordingly!
Conclusion
1. “The Lord’s Supper” is a very special memorial of His death for our sins
a. Instituted by Jesus Himself, He asked His disciples to do it in His memory
b. Jesus told His disciples that He would not eat of the elements again until:
1) “…that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” – Matthew 26:29
2) “…that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” – Mark14:25
3) “…it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” – Luke 22:16
4) “…the kingdom of God shall come.” – Luke 22:18
c. There are two plausible explanations for what Jesus means:
1) Some think it refers to Jesus having fellowship with us as we observe the Lord’s Supper in the church, which is His kingdom – cf. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
2) Others propose that it refers to the special communion we will have with Jesus in His Father’s kingdom, spoken often in terms of a heavenly feast – cf. Isaiah 25:6-8; Matthew 8:11; 22:2-14; Luke 14:15-24; Revelation 19:9
2. The first Christians “continued steadfastly” in its observance
a. Just as they did in the apostles’ doctrine, fellowship and prayer – Acts 2:42
b. Coming together on the first day of the week for that very purpose – Acts 20:7
3. Christians today should never lose sight of its significance for us
a. A constant reminder of the great sacrifice Jesus paid for our sins
b. A communion or sharing of the body and blood of the Lord
c. A time for self-examination and rededication of our service to the Lord
d. A means for building fellowship with one another in the body of Christ
4. May such thoughts encourage us to never neglect opportunities we have to observe the Lord’s Supper, but to continue steadfastly and in so doing “proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.”
Three Loves of a Disciple
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(Love the Lord, the Brethren and the Lost)
Introduction
1. In the Great Commission, Jesus wanted His apostles to make disciples… – Matthew 28:19-20
a. A disciple is a learner, a follower, an adherent
b. Jesus wants us to learn from Him – Matthew 11:28-30
2. What does Jesus expect of us…?
a. Discipleship involves many things
b. But especially that we love – 2 Peter 1:5-8
3. But one might ask…
a. What are we to love?
b. How can we best show our love?
Body
I. THE THREE LOVES DEFINED
A. LOVES THE LORD…
1. Jesus taught we should love God – Matthew 22:37
2. His disciple John wrote that loving God must also mean loving His Son – 1 John 5:1
3. Jesus expressed the same thought as John, but conversely – John 15:23
— A disciple of Jesus is one who loves both the Father and the Son
B. LOVES THE BRETHREN…
1. Jesus made this love a mark of true discipleship – John 13:34-35
2. John made it a sign of spiritual life – 1 John 3:14; cf. 1 John 2: 9-11
— A disciple of Jesus is one who loves his fellow disciples
C. LOVES THE LOST…
1. God the Father certainly loved the lost – John 3:16
2. Jesus likewise had compassion for the lost – Matthew 9:35-38
3. Paul had great concern for the lost – Romans 10:1; cf. 1 Corinthians 9:19-22
— A disciple of Jesus is one loves those who are lost in sin
[Disciples also love their families, even their enemies, but such can be included in either the category of brethren or the lost. Knowing who we are to love, how can we manifest such love? Some thoughts on..]
II. THE THREE LOVES DEMONSTRATED
A. THROUGH WORSHIP…
1. This is how we can best demonstrate our love for God
2. Assuming that our worship is in harmony with what Jesus revealed
a. That it is in Spirit and truth – John 4:23-24
b. That it includes keeping His commandments – John 14:15, 21, 23; 15:10
3. We are to worship God in two ways:
a. Through our public assemblies – Hebrews 10:24-25
b. Through our private devotions – e.g., Matthew 6:6
— Disciples demonstrate love for God through public worship and private devotion
B. THROUGH FELLOWSHIP…
1. This is how we can best demonstrate our love for the brethren
2. By not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together – Hebrews 10:24-25
3. We are to fellowship with one another in two ways:
a. By coming together as a church, for the Lord’s Supper and other means of edification – Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 14:26
b. By extending hospitality to one another – cf. 1 Peter 4:8-9
— Disciples demonstrate love for brethren through fellowship in church and home
C. THROUGH EVANGELISM…
1. There is no better way to show love for the lost
2. Jesus manifested His compassion in this way
a. By teaching the lost – Matthew 9:35-36
b. By calling for prayer in behalf of the lost – Matthew 9:37-38
c. By developing and sending forth laborers – Matthew 10:1, 5-7
3. We can show our concern for the lost in similar ways
a. Through personal evangelism – e.g., 1 Peter 3:15; John 1:45-56
b. Through supporting foreign evangelists – cf. Romans 10:14-15
— Disciples demonstrate love for the lost by engaging in both local and foreign evangelism
Conclusion
1. We go a long way to becoming true disciples of Jesus by…
a. Loving the Lord
b. Loving the brethren
c. Loving the lost
2. We go a long way in demonstrating such love through…
a. Public worship and private devotion
b. Fellowship with one another in both church and home
c. Engaging in both local and foreign evangelism
3. Many Christians love only partially…
a. They worship God in public, but not in private
b. They fellowship with brethren at church, but not in their homes
c. They evangelize at home, but do nothing to support evangelism abroad
4. No matter how much we love as disciples of Christ, we can always improve…
a. “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment” – Philippians 1:9
b. Perhaps this study, “The Three Loves Of A Disciple,” can provide direction for improving our love…
I Am Coming, Lord!
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Introduction
1. When a person comes to Jesus in response to the gospel…
a. They are responding to the call of the Lord
b. They will receive wonderful blessings in Christ
2. A familiar song that describes these truths is “I Am Coming, Lord”…
a. Words and tune by Lewis Hartsough (1828-1919)
b. Frequently used as an invitation song following a sermon
Body
I. FIRST VERSE
A. THE WORDS OF THE SONG…
I hear Thy welcome voice,
That calls me, Lord, to Thee,
For cleansing in Thy precious blood
That flowed on Calvary.
B. REFLECTING ON THE WORDS…
1. The first verse reminds us that God calls us, through the gospel – 2 Thessalonians 2:14; Mark 16:15-16
2. The gospel calls us to benefit from the sacrifice of Christ for our sins – 1 Corinthians 15:1-3
3. Chief among those blessings is the remission of sins through His blood – Ephesians 1:7
II. SECOND VERSE
A. THE WORDS OF THE SONG…
Though coming weak and vile,
Thou dost my strength assure;
Thou doest my vileness fully cleanse,
Till spotless all and pure.
B. REFLECTING ON THE WORDS…
1. The second verse tells us that we come to Jesus as we are (weak and sinful) – cf. Luke 5:27-32; 19:10
2. Blessings in Christ described are twofold: strength and cleansing – John 8:34-36; Philippians 4:13
3. Jesus offers freedom from both the guilt of sin and the bondage of sin – Romans 8:1-2,12-13
III. THIRD VERSE
A. THE WORDS OF THE SONG…
‘Tis Jesus calls me on
To perfect faith and love;
To perfect hope, and peace and trust,
For earth and heaven above.
B. REFLECTING ON THE WORDS…
1. The third verse describes our growth in Christ after coming to the Lord – cf. 2 Peter 3:18; 1:5-11
2. For we are not only to respond to His grace in conversion, but to bear fruit for God’s glory as well – Matthew 28:19-20; John 15:8
3. Our service will be both on earth and in heaven above – Revelation 2:25-27; 3:20-22; 22:1-5
IV. CHORUS
A. THE WORDS OF THE SONG…
I am coming, Lord!
Coming now to Thee!
Wash me, cleanse me in the blood
That flowed on Calvary!
B. REFLECTING ON THE WORDS…
1. The chorus expresses the appeal for cleansing one desires when they respond to the gospel
2. The cleansing comes as one is baptized into Christ
a. For in baptism they are buried and crucified with Christ – Romans 6:3-8
b. In which their sins are washed away by the blood of Christ – cf. Acts 22:16
3. Thus baptism is for the remission of sins, and is an appeal for a good conscience
a. As proclaimed by Peter on the day of Pentecost – Acts 2:38
b. As expounded by Peter in his first epistle – 1 Peter 3:21
Conclusion
1. Have you heard the welcome voice of the Lord…?
a. You have if you’ve heard the gospel of Christ!
b. He is calling you even now!
2. Do you desire cleansing in the blood of Calvary? Continued growth in the grace of Christ…?
a. Come to the Lord in faith, repentance and baptism! – Acts 2:36-38
b. You will receive Christ into your life by putting Him on in baptism! – Galatians 3:27
3. “Saved by grace through faith, you will then walk in good works ordained by God…” – Ephesians 2:8-10
Jesus, My Lord
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Introduction
1. The expression “My Lord” is used but a few times in reference to Jesus…
a. David wrote, “The LORD said to my Lord…” – Psalm 110:1
b. Mary said, “…they have taken away my Lord” – John 20:13
c. Thomas said, “My Lord and my God!” – John 20:28
d. Paul wrote, “…Christ Jesus my Lord” – Philippians 3:8
2. Yet it is important that every Christian…
a. Thinks of Jesus as “My Lord”
b. Appreciates what it means to have Jesus as “My Lord”
[To help us better understand what it means to have Jesus as “My Lord”, let’s consider the title of our study (“Jesus, My Lord”) and focus our thoughts on each word, beginning with “Lord”…]
Body
I. JESUS, MY “LORD”
A. THE WORD FOR LORD IS USUALLY “KURIOS“…
1. Related to the word “kuros” meaning “power”
2. Variously translated “master”, “owner”
3. Describes one having “power” or “authority”
— Certainly Jesus has such power or authority – cf. Matthew 28:18
B. ANOTHER WORD FOR LORD IS “DESPOTES“…
1. From which we get the word “despot”
a. Today it is often used in a bad sense
b. E.g., “a person exercising power abusively, oppressively, or tyrannously”
2. Its primary definition is “a ruler with absolute power or authority”
a. Used in reference to God – Luke 2:29; Acts 4:24; Revelation 6:10
b. Used in reference to Christ – 2 Timothy 2:21 (Master); 2 Peter 2:1 (Lord)
— Stronger than “kurios“, for it speaks of having “absolute” power and authority
II. “JESUS,” MY LORD
A. JESUS IS TO BE MY LORD…
1. As He Himself taught His disciples – John 13:13
2. The apostle Peter also proclaimed Jesus as Lord
a. To the Jews on Pentecost – Acts 2:36
b. To the Gentiles at Cornelius’ home – Acts 10:36
3. The apostle Paul also proclaimed Jesus as Lord
a. By virtue of His death and resurrection – Romans 14:9
b. To Christians, Jesus is the only Lord – 1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:5
— Jesus is the one who is our “kurios“, our “despotes” (our Lord and Master)
B. THIS RULES OUT ANY OTHER “LORDS”…
1. Such as my self
a. I.e., my own will – cf. Galatians 2:20
b. No, we must deny self and follow Jesus as Lord – Luke 9:23-24
2. Such as my flesh
a. I.e., my own fleshly desires – cf. Galatians 5:24
b. No, we must crucify the flesh, and look to Jesus as our example – Colossians 3:1-11
3. Such as the world
a. I.e., anything outside my self which would lead me away from the Lord – Galatians 6:14
b. This would include such things as:
1) Work and family – Luke 14:15-24,25-27
2) Philosophy and traditions of men – Colossians 2:6-10
4. Such as our brethren
a. Certainly we are to submit to one another – cf. Ephesians 5:21
b. But some seem to fear their brethren more than they fear the Lord!
1) E.g., watch their language and conduct in the presence of brethren
2) E.g., attend services only to please the brethren, or get them off their back
— While we may submit to those in authority (e.g., husbands, elders, government), it is because we have made Jesus our “one Lord” above all others!
III. JESUS, “MY” LORD
A. THINKING OF JESUS AS “MY” LORD…
1. Thinking of Jesus, not simply as:
a) “The” Lord, as easily professed by those who simply accept Jesus intellectually
b) “Our” Lord, as often professed by those whose acceptance of Jesus is influenced primarily by one’s environment (parents, spouses, brethren, etc.)
2. Thinking of Jesus as “my” Lord”
a) Making it a more personal commitment to His authority and power
b) Making it more likely that as individuals we will heed what He says – Luke 6:46
— Jesus will not be our true master and Lord unless we view Him as “my” Lord!
B. ATTITUDE OF JESUS AS “MY” LORD…
1. Involves a disdain for the things of the world – cf. Philippians 3:7-8
a. Such as popularity, prestige, family
b. Willing to suffer loss of these things if necessary
c. Consider such things as rubbish in contrast to our Lord Jesus
2. Involves a consuming desire to know Christ – cf. Philippians 3:8-11
a. To know Him personally
b. To know His righteousness
c. To know His power
d. To know His sufferings
3. Involves constantly pressing on toward perfection – cf. Philippians 3:12-14
a. Not complacent in one’s service to Christ
b. Not satisfied with one’s level of spiritual growth
c. Willing to leave the past behind
1) Neither glorying in past accomplishments
2) Nor wallowing in past failures
d. Reaching forward, pressing toward the goal
e. Paul’s attitude demonstrates the attitude of one who has truly made Jesus “my” Lord, the attitude of maturity as a disciple of Jesus! – cf. Philippians 3:15
Conclusion
1. Such is the attitude of one who really has made Jesus…
a. “My” Lord!
b. “My” Master!
c. “My” Owner!
2. What is Jesus to you…?
a. You might acknowledge Him as “the” Lord
b. You might join others in praising Him as “our” Lord
— Have you submitted to Him such that you can rightly say, “Jesus, MY Lord”?
3. Jesus would have us accept Him as Lord…
a. For He has all authority, and expects us to observe what He commands – cf. Matthew 28:18-20
b. Yet He warned of those who profess His Lordship, but fail to truly demonstrate it – Matthew 7:21-23
4. Are you doing the Father’s will, and so demonstrating that Jesus is truly “your” Lord?
Psalm 127:01 The Lord’s House – powerpoint
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Text: Psalm 127:1
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