Sermon Central
-
"Twelve Traditional Values In A Vile World"
Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 4, 2003 (message contributor)
Summary: The world in which we live is the valley of the shadow of death. Everything about us is corruptable. Everything about us is dying. The world is at enmity with God. This sermon list twelve traditional values that a Christian holds. The theme is: "If th
Text:
(Psa 23:1) A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Title:
“Maintaining Twelve Traditional Values in a Vile World”
Introduction: The world in which we live is the valley of the shadow of death. Everything about us is corruptable. Everything about us is dying. The world is at enmity with God. We are not of this world. God created us, and we are the sheep of his pasture.
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be content
(Psa 23:1) A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be growing
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be reading your Bible
...he leadeth me beside the still waters.
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be faithful in your Church attendance
3 He restoreth my soul:
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be being used
...he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be praying
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me...
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be chastened
...thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be an overcomer
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be a purpose driven person
...thou anointest my head with oil;
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be a giving person
...my cup runneth over.
"If the Lord is your Shepherd..."
You will never be alone
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life....
“If the Lord is your Shepherd…”
You will be full of hope
... and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Conclusion:
Is the Lord your Shepherd?
