LifeSpring Christian Church Sermons

The second most quoted Prophet in the NT Quoted in 70 different places in the NT 1/3 of these references are in the Gospels The Book of Revelation references Zechariah more than any other book except Ezekiel Jesus quotes Zechariah in reference to Himself Zechariah is peppered with Gospel throughout Christ will be lowly and insignificant Christ exhibits power in humility Christ would be rejected an...

Haggai - Finish the Job God reestablished the remnant in Jerusalem God will fulfill His plan always We easily get off mission Jesus is the greater house Signet Ring represents authority and certainty. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 1 Timothy 1:15 Romans 7:8 1 Samuel 2:8 TAKEAWAY: What God chooses no man ca undo. Finish what God has for you. Next Week: Zechariah

God becomes angry because of His goodness. God is slow to anger. God’s anger resulted in punishment of evil. We need to have a godly anger that leads to action. Begins with God’s goodness and our surrender Is patient in affliction and slow to become angry. Acts in ways to protect people. Next Week: Haggai

God’s presence is inescapable. God uses my painful circumstances to bring others to Him. God provides in unexpected ways to bring me back to Him. God in the Midst of My Pain God is more concerned with spiritual health than personal comfort. Take-Away : God’s incredible mercy for my enemies is reason enough for me to also be merciful to them. Next Week:Nahum

Obadiah is a Sad Story of Sibling Rivalry 1 The vision of Obadiah. Edom Will Be Humbled Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom: We have heard a report from the Lord, and a messenger has been sent among the nations: “Rise up! Let us rise against her for battle!” 2 Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you shall be utterly despised. 3 The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live...

The word of the Lord that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. —Micah 1:1 He trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel, so that there was none like him among all the kings of Judah after him, nor among those who were before him. —2 Kings 18:5 2 Hear, you peoples, all of you; pay attention, O earth, and all...

There is judgement and wrath on the day of the Lord. The remnant will be safe from destruction Zephaniah serves as a warning to make the choice now, don’t wait, the day of the Lord is coming God does not delight in condemnation There is salvation and joy on the Day of the Lord. God delights in joy NEXT WEEK: Micah

Habakkuk is an open prayer to God over evil Righteous are you, O Lord, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? —Jeremiah 12:1 God’s holiness demands a response to evil God’s response isn’t always fair We can not see a bigger picture WE need God to save us from God 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and...

NO ONE wants to listen to an OUTSIDER COMMON GROUND is key when SHARING God’s message Three Themes From Amos 1) God HATES Injustice 2) CORRUPT Worship DESTROYS Nations 3) Prayer CHANGES the MIND of God TAKEAWAY - When we SUBMIT to GOD'S WORD we live at PEACE with God.

1. There is a healthy form of jealousy in relationships. 2. There is a process to reconcile broken relationships. 3. Anger and betrayal are natural feelings related to broken relationships. 4. Reconciliation begins when the offender has godly sorrow. 5. There is hope for reconciliation when it begins at the cross. Take-away: My relationship with God involves my time, trust, honesty, commitment, pa...

What was their message? Fore-tell: predict future events Forth-tell: speak boldly on behalf of God a fitting message for current times a. Wide-spread idolatry b. Social injustice c. Religious corruption d. Hardened hearts e. Lack of intimacy with God Lesson about prophets from I Kings 22:1-12. Prophets are plentiful. Very few speak the full-truth about God. Anyone can find a prophet that agrees wi...

Healthy View: - What we have has been entrusted to us by God. -God expects to be good stewards. -There are different, acceptable approaches to finances. Unhealthy View: -Avoids finances because of fear. -Feels success or failure depends entirely on us. -Believes God is unfair. -Becomes lazy, complacent & fatalistic. Take-away: When we trust God, we can steward finances without fear.

An ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE brings ETERNAL  wisdom  We ROB GOD and OURSELVES when we HOLD BACK our tithes  The SECRET to having it ALL is REALIZING you ALREADY DO TAKEAWAY: What we DO with money shows what we BELIEVE and VALUE

Saul/Paul’s life: Determined he would know the Law better than anyone.  Accumulated many accolades for himself.  Found himself not closer to God, but farther away. Consider your priorities for 2022… Decide now to not put no confidence in the flesh. Determine to know Christ more deeply.—consider material possessions a lesser priority than knowing Jesus. Right priorities can bring persecution. Quit...

Outward peace can happen if you follow the rules (Roman). Shalom: Inner peace can happen if God is pleased. How is God pleased? Through Jesus’ Sacrifice Two Takeaways: 1.  We have inner peace when we surrender control to Jesus. 2.  We develop inner peace by living out Philippians 4:6-9.

JESUS brings JOY  JOY is from the HOLY SPIRIT Joy CANNOT BE TAKEN Joy ENDURES   CAUTIONS:  We LOSE joy when we use RELIGIOUS DUTIES to impress others We LOSE joy when we MISUNDERSTAND GRACE  TAKEAWAY - Joy is found in UNDERSTANDING the FREE GIFT of Jesus

12/5/2021  - Faith for the Journey - Luke 2:1-7, 2 Peter 1:1-11 - Speaker - Tim Nay  1. A growing faith asks questions. 2. A growing faith shares with others. 3. A growing faith needs to be taken care of. 4. A growing faith remembers faith is a gift.

11/28/2021 The Promised H.O.P.E.  Speaker - Mike Maglish H olding O n to your P romises E ach day! HOPE = “a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.”

Title: Communion Together Passage: Acts 20:7-12 Speaker: Michael Maglish The LORD'S SUPPER was CENTRAL to the church gathering on SUNDAY  Communion is an OUTWARD-FOCUSED event  Communion is a REMINDER we belong to CHRIST COMMUNION is a GLIMPSE of what’s to COME

LifeSpring Christian Church 11/14/2021 - Sermon Acts 19:1-21 Speaker: Tim Nay

Series: Together For The World Speaker: Tim Nay Acts 14