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Motivated To Stay The Course To The Finish
Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020 (message contributor)
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1. Stay The Course Sermon I: The Christian's Motivation For Staying The Course
Contributed on May 27, 2020
When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord God, living for Jesus God's Son and our Savior in a hostile environment is both advisable and doable.
THE CHRISTIAN'S MOTIVATION FOR STAYING THE COURSE TO THE FINISH A fond memory of my father-in-law was a remark he made to me at the age of 85 as he signed on the dotted line of a contract for the purchase of his new car: "Well, that ought to do me ...read more
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2. Stay The Course Sermon Ii: The Christian's Manner Of Living
Contributed on May 27, 2020
When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, our positive manner of living for God's Son and our Savior conveys the timely message that the Lord God is greater than any evil force in the world.
THE CHRISTIAN'S MANNER OF LIVING FOR STAYING THE COURSE TO THE FINISH In a perfect world, all is well and everyone lives in peace with no wars or rumors of wars - simply because ungodliness has ceased to exist. News Flash: We do not live in a perfect world! Never ...read more
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3. Stay The Course Sermon Iii: Spiritual Maturity Instills Courage
Contributed on May 27, 2020
When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, spiritual maturity sustains us and relies on the Spirit of God to give us courage to carry on despite difficult circumstances and dire situations.
SPIRITUAL MATURITY INSTILLS IN BELIEVERS COURAGE TO STAY THE COURSE At the end of World War II, millions took to the streets to celebrate victory. Simultaneously, a multitude of others quietly gathered in churches to give thanks to God for peace. Nearly all of us had ...read more
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4. Stay The Course Sermon Iv: Our Marriage Covenant With Christ
Contributed on May 27, 2020
When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, remember that our marriage covenant with the God in Christ presupposes our staying the course to the finish of our existence on this earth.
OUR MARRIAGE COVENANT WITH GOD IN CHRIST PRESUPPOSES STAYING THE COURSE Before God and the company gathered for celebration of a marriage, the bride and groom affirm their commitment to forsake all others and devote themselves to each other for life. Thus, they enter into ...read more
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5. Stay The Course Sermon V: Faithful To The End Not A Foregone Conclusion
Contributed on May 27, 2020
When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, remaining faithful to our Lord in and through it all is not easy and we may falter at times, but God is merciful and honors consistent faithfulness.
FAITHFUL TO THE FINISH NOT A FOREGONE CONCLUSION "It ain't over 'til it's over" - one of those old sayings in baseball to remind players that it's a nine-innings, twenty-seven outs game- like the other night when the ...read more
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6. Stay The Course Sermon Vi: To Leave Or Not To Leave A Legacy? Yes!
Contributed on May 27, 2020
As we Christians find ourselves contending with enemies of our Lord, may our prayerful response be to live for Him a life that is so true that we shall be remembered for consistent faith in God and faithfulness to God's Son.
TO LEAVE OR NOT TO LEAVE A LEGACY --- IS OR IS NOT THAT THE QUESTION? Did you, or did you not, experience a mid-life crisis? If so, at what age? If not, why not? And someone says, "Now you've quit preaching and gone to meddling!" ...read more