MAKE THE CROSS YOUR PASSION (Galatians 6:14)
It Reveals:
1) THE HEART OF GOD! (Rom 5:6-8)
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God’s heart is for sinners
2) THE HAND OF GRACE! (Eph 2:8-9)
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It’s grace not works
3) THE HOPE OF GLORY! (Col 1:19-29, 27)
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For time and eternity
Something: 1. DISTRESSING! (v1-2) A terrifying vision of death and decay: lifeless, useless, helpless 2. DIVINE! (v3-6) ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Breath’ 3. DYNAMIC! (v7-14) They stood on their feet – an exceedingly great array APPLICATIONS: 1. The HISTORICAL application: The return under Cyrus 2. The PROPHETIC application: The return to the land 3. The…
(Please be aware the sound is not the usual quality) The backdrop: strangers, scattered, suffering Three imperatives: Be united (v8) Do good to all (v9 – 14) Be ready – to give an answer (v15)
A REPORT! (v1-3) The walls of Jerusalem are broken down and the gates are destroyed by fire A RESPONSE! (v4) Weeping, Mourning, Fasting, Praying A REQUEST! (v5-11) Based on: A reverent concern for the glory of God An urgent request for the ear of God A persistent appeal for the…
1) THE PRISONER! (v1) His name, his authority, his calling, his message 2) THE PREACHER! (v2) Paul’s beloved son in the faith, pastor and preacher at Ephesus 3) THE PRAYER! (v3-5) Thankful, genuine, persistent, affectionate, confident
1. An all-encompassing issue Stressed, Tired, Rushed 2. An all-inclusive invitation ALL who are weary and burdened are on the guest list 3. An all-embracing intimacy Come to ME! Find rest in ME! Learn from ME!
I feel forsaken and forgotten – (49:14) The reality is you’re loved and remembered I feel bereaved and barren – (49:21) The reality is you’re going to be multiplied and restored I feel trampled and trapped – (49:24) The reality is you’re going to be rescued and renewed I feel sent away…