Shady Grove Sermons

The Faithful Church LUKE 17:7 THEME:  For the child of God to embrace the command and privilege of serving Christ.   To Be Faithful I Must: I. Not expect God to serve us , before we have served Him .      a. Common Expectations:           i. Protection for my Children           ii. Protection of my Financial Needs           iii. Protection in my health II. Not expect an  immediate return. STATEMENTS OF TRUTH:           • No pastor, no staff member and no church is perfect .  But we are called to serve Him through them anyway !      • You cannot control outcomes all you can do is control your effort ! III. See service as my obligation to Jesus Christ. Points to Ponder:           1. When you serve all your doing is your duty !         ...

 Christ is our _____  _______ The finding images of _______ in the Old Testament is called _________ After the ______ of ______________ King of _______  King of _______________  No __________ or ____ Gave a _____ of ______ and _____ Greater than the ___________ ____________ Greater than ______ Chosen by ____ not _____ Rejected by _____ _______ __________ for God’s people Stood between the _______ and the ______ Made____________ for God’s people Christ our _____ ______ Was the _________ Sacrificed _____ and for ____ A ___________ high priest Makes us a __________ of ________ No other __________ needed

Fostering Fruit Galatians 5:22-23 Theme: Fruitfulness is an often-used biblical metaphor for spiritual usefulness Statement of Truth: Fruit-bearing describes conduct that is for the glory of God and the good of others Questions:  Do you want to be more like Jesus?”           How does that Happen? Answer: Galatians 5:22-23 says it happens by the Fruit of the Holy Spirit I. The Stark Contrast  Note:  Your life either reflects what the flesh produces or what the spirit produces                A. Works of the Flesh v 19-21                B. Fruit of the Spirit v 22-23      Statement of Truth:      The Holy Spirit does not just want to reside in your life, he wants to preside over your life. II. The Spiritual Cluster           The Meaning of the Fruit:       ...