Sermons by Pastor Dwane Parsons
The Fruit of Love: Part 1
The Fruit Of Love Part 1 Gal 5 v22,23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (KJV) The Fruit of The Spirit. John 15 v1,2,5,8; Galatians 5 v22-23 The Truth About Fruit Fruit of the SPIRIT – NOT called the fruit of “trying really hard to be good people.” The FRUIT of the Spirit are not the GIFTS AND OFFICES of the Holy Spirit. Believers…
Hostile Part 6: Ready To Stand
The Story of Dudley Ting “Let us all stand up for Jesus.” “Stand up, stand up for Jesus! Stand in His strength alone, The arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own; Put on the gospel armor, and watching unto prayer, Where calls the voice of duty, be never wanting there.” 2 Timothy: Paul’s Last Letter To Timid Timothy “God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and…
Hostile Part 5: Kingdom Builders
Thriving In A Hostile World Joseph encountered tests many of us can identify with: betrayal, sexual temptation, the waiting game and the lure of power. It showed how God’s gift of character and courage can help us to thrive, be a blessing and live with excellence. Daniel and his friends showed us that while God may not always deliver us from the threat of hostility, he may deliver us and bring us through it. Esther showed us that even if…
Hostile Part 4: Nehemiah – The Hidden Key To Leverage
One of the most challenging things in life is to get people or things to do what you want them to do. Even God has had his frustrations with getting humans to listen to Him. Jesus experienced discouragement and sadness over the resistance of people to receive His love and direction. (Luke 19 v41-44) Even if situations seem broken beyond repair, no situation is broken beyond the power of prayer! You Can Make A Change, Because That’s What Nehemiah Did.…
Hostile Part 3: Esther: For Such A Time As This
Holy Moments In A Hostile World. God orchestrates his work in our lives through a series of moments. Esther’s Holy Moment (*Our scripture narrative today is from the book of Esther.) Have you ever intersected with a truly wicked person? “Do not think that because you are in the kings’ house that you alone will of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place,…
Part 2: Daniel & Friends – Deadly Hostility.
Deadly Hostility. While God may not always deliver us from the threat of hostility, he may deliver you and will bring you through it. Taking A Stand Requires Trusting God For Boldness And Wisdom. (See Daniel Chapter 1) Daniel offered Ashpenaz a brilliant compromise – The Daniel Diet Plan! Do you ever think to ask the Holy Spirit for creative ideas when you face a hostile situation? Taking A Stand Can Influence Hostile People To Believe In God. (See Daniel…
Hostile: How To Honor God In A Hostile Home, Workplace and World
HOSTILE How To Honor God In A Hostile Home, Workplace And World. Part 1: Joseph – Blessed Hostility. Blessed Hostility Matthew 5v11-12 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Hostility Ground Rules -We cannot assume that everyone else believes like…
Judgey Part 4:JUDGING WITHOUT BEING JUDGEY.
Judgey Review 1.Don’t be judgey, be curious 2.Don’t be judgey, be kind 3.Don’t be judgey, show mercy. How to Judge Justly -We should judge ___________ in light of God’s Truth. Psalm 139 v23,24 -We should stand for _________ and _____________ in this world. Micah 6v8 -We are urged to NOT judge the _________ by Christian Standards. 1 Corinthians 5 v9-13, 2 v14; Romans 8 v6-9; Acts 17 v29-31 -We should judge in matters of church and family ______________. Galatians 6…
Judgey Part 3:Not Loving Enough
1.Don’t Be Judgey, Be Curious! 2.Don’t Be Judgey, Be Kind! *LABELS! Have you ever been labeled? Labels Limit __________. *WE SHOULD NOT BE JUDGEY BECAUSE WE AREN’T _______ ENOUGH. *_________ is one of the most powerful motivators there is. The warmth of love can thaw cold ________ and melt hardened ________. *WHEN GOD WANTS TO CHANGE US, HE USES _____ AND _____ TO TRANSFORM OUR HEARTS. Ephesians 2v3-5; Titus 3v3-5; 1 Timothy 1v16; 1 Peter 2v10 God is in the…
Judgey Part 2: Not Holy Enough
Week 1 Recap: Not SMART enough. Christians shouldn’t be judgey because we don’t know all the story – only God does. Be curious – Not judgmental. Take time to LISTEN. Judgey Part 2: Not Holy Enough We think we are justified in our judgements, just because people happen to sin differently than we do. To think that there are sins that you are incapable of doing, and then to judge others for them, is a dangerous place to sit. We…