Sunday’s Sermon Sketches

January 5, 2003 (p.m.)

CHRISTIAN RESOLUTIONS

  I.  Talk to God everyday (Pray)

       A.  Consider these Scriptures.

            1.  1 Thessalonians 5:17

            2.  Philippians 4:6

            3.  Ephesians 6:18

            4.  Colossians 4:2

            5.  Hebrews 4:16

            6.  James 5:16

       B.  The Psalmist’s view of prayer

            1.  Psalm 65:2

            2.  Psalm 55:17

       C.  Humility is essential to a good prayer life.

            1.  Luke 18:10-14

            2.  Matthew 6:5

 II.  Let God talk to you everyday (Study)

       A.  Today, God speaks through His written word (Heb. 1:1, 2).

       B.  Be like the Bereans (Acts 17:11).

       C.  Rewards of Bible Study

            1.  Knowledge (1 Jn. 2:1-4)

            2.  Salvation (Jas. 1:21)

            3.  Preparation (Jn. 12:48)

            4.  Security (1 Tim. 4:6)

III.  Talk to someone about God everyday (Teach)

       A.  We need to teach as Jesus did.

             1.  He taught without prejudice (Matt. 9:13; 11:19).

             2.  He taught without fear (Matt. 15:7-9; 23:13-29).

             3.  He taught without stopping (Matt. 8:20).

             4.  He taught without losing sight of His mission

                  (Lk. 19:10).

       B.  If people are not taught, they will be lost.