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Heavenly Places
Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2013 (message contributor)
Summary: How we should enjoy our Christian life.
HEAVENLY PLACES
Ephesians 2:6 and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7 that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace, in his kindness toward us, through Christ Jesus.
Most Christians live off the husks of the world eating out of the garbage can of the devil; living dead,dull,defeated life. When there is a joy filled spirit filled life with the power of the Holy Spirit that lives in us.
1. Mind----to worship him
Psalms 29:2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name;
worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Song of praise
Sermon of power
Saviour,s presence
2. Morals—Exalt him
Ephesians 5:19 speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Character ---- Holy
Conduct------Honest
Company----Helpful
3.Music—Praise him
Psalms 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,
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and into his courts with praise:
be thankful unto him,and bless his name.
Reverence in worship
Restful is worthy
Rejoicing is warmth
4.Manner —Honor him
John 5:23 that all men should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father which hath sent him.
Life at its best living for Christ
Love at its best in lifting burdens of others
Likeness of Christ demonstrated by Christians
5. Mission-- serve him
Psalms 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness:
come before his presence with singing.
Ennobling Christ
Encouraging Christians
Enlightening the Condemned
6.Message –hear him
Mark 9:And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of 1. the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: Mt. 3.17 · Mk. 1.11 · Lk. 3.22 hear him. 2 Pet. 1.17, 18
Cross of Christ ----Sufficient
Claim of Christ----- For sure
Call of Christ ----Satisfies
7. Master—follow him
John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Green pasture----food
Great places------fellowship
Grand places—Friends