Sermons- Trinity Bible Fellowship Davenport

We are called to be salt and light.  These are things that make other things better.  We are called to be a blessing.

Genesis 3:8-9

We fear and avoid suffering, but it is a privilege to suffer for Christ.  The reward is the Kingdom of Heaven.

After Hallelujah, Shalom is probably the best-known Jewish word.  It is the hunger and desire of Jews everywhere, and God promises a blessing for those who make peace.

A blessing for the pure in heart seems to rule me out from the very beginning.  But Jesus didn’t speak these words to tell us blessings we cannot receive.  We can and should strive to be pure in heart.

Baptism is an initiation rite, a believer’s declaration of faith and act of obedience, and a necessary step in discipleship. 

Mercy includes both forgiveness and charity.  If we are givers of these when we can be, we will be receivers when we need to be.

This is a fallen world; and many of us live like we belong in a fallen world.  God has a blessing for those who hunger for the righteousness this world lacks. 

‘Fortune favors the brave,’ we all know that.  If you want something, you have to reach out and take it.  You climb the ladder of success over the backs of others.  The meek will inherit the earth.  One of these things is not like the others.  And that one is the correct answer. 

God blesses those who care about the suffering of others. 

Today we start a journey through the Sermon on the Mount; with the first of the Beatitudes; God blesses the humble. 

The very last verse of 66 chapters of Isaiah is about hell.  When all is done, we face our final destiny.

By definition, to fast means to go without food for a specific purpose, such as prayer.  But in today’s passage of Isaiah, God says He’s looking for more. 

Dan Shumway speaks on Ephesians 4:29-32

Once convicted, the sinner can be restored, and that is what Jesus excels at. 

What was going to be one sermon is now three.  Part two on Contrition: for those who do not feel guilty, but should. 

We are far too casual about our sin.  God is with those who are contrite and lowly of spirit. 

Long after the surprise of Jesus’ resurrection is gone, the joy remains.

On Sunday, Jesus rode in among crowds of cheering people.  But by Thursday night, He prayed alone.  Jesus alone can save us, and Jesus was alone when He did. 

Everyone was so surprised when Jesus did exactly what He said He would do.  The surprise isn’t what happened, but His follower's lack of understanding.