"REASONING WITH GOD"
I. TO WHOM IS THIS INVITATION GIVEN?
A. We often feel ourselves outside the boundaries of God's grace.
1. I've gone too far.
2. I knew better.
B. "Children who rebelled against Him," verse 2.
1. The cry is not made to complete strangers.
2. Those who had been nourished by Him.
C. "Worse than animals," vs. 3.
1. We hear of beastly crimes.
a. I don't kno...
Intro. God's offer of salvation and the forgiveness of sins is the most reasonable offer ever made. It makes sense.
Vs. 2 God said that He brought up and nourished children that rebelled against Him.
A. Have you ever stopped to think how dumb it is to rebel against God?
B. The prophet said, "Woe unto him who strives with his Maker."
1. First of all how could you ever hope to win...
I. PRESIDENT TRUMAN'S RECENT STATEMENT.
A. This is in future.
B. At the present Joel 3:9,10.
1. Greatest armament race.
a. Russia for last five yrs. 50%.
b. U.S. now again begining to devote to war.
II. COMING WAR WILL DIFFER FROM ALL OTHERS.
A. Atomic weapons to be used.
1. Effects of bomb.
a. Death by concession.
b. Death by burning.
c. Death by flying fragments.
I. UZZIAH HIS GREATNESS.
A. Entered throne at perilous times.
1. Grandfather & father both murdered.
a. Both went after idolatry.
B. Although only 16 years old he was very prosperous.
C. He wrought great victories against the Philistines & Arabians.
D. He fortified Jerusalem built towers & ingenious weapons of war.
II. UZZIAH HIS MISTAKE II Chron. 26:8.
A. His name spread ab...
"A VISION OF GOD"
I. "IN THE YEAR KING UZZIAH DIED."
A. King Uzziah was a popular king.
1. During his 52 year reign, Judah prospered.
a. The Philistines were subdued.
b. He established settlements in their territory.
c. He developed the military strength.
d. He also developed many domestic projects.
2. His name spread abroad even to Egypt.
3. His name was on the lips of all...
I. UZZIAH II Chron. 26:5,8,15.
A. Prosperous.
1. Vs. 5 "And as long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper."
2. Built great cities.
3. Developed strong army.
B. Popular.
1. "His name spread abroad" vs. 8.
2. "His name spread far abroad" vs. 15.
C. Proud "He was lifted up to his destruction."
II. ISAIAH.
A. Wonderful prophet of God.
1. Mightily used of God.
I. THE VISION OF GOD.
A. Reign of Uzziah over Judah 52 years.
1. Stable reign.
2. Restored much to Judah.
B. Israel in chaotic mess.
1. Murder & viciousness.
C. Uzziah's death left throne empty. Kingdom in peril.
1. God on throne, God's government overall.
D. Possible tie between Uzziah's death & vision of God.
II. THE RESULT OF THE VISION VS. 5.
A. This is inevitable resu...
"THE VISION OF GOD"
Uzziah began to reign when just 16 years old, Reigned 52 yrs. Popular, powerful, 1st cousin of Isaiah. Chaotic times, northern kingdom is falling.
I. GOD WANTS US TO GET OUR EYES UPON HIM.
A. Many times things block our vision of God.
1. We feel secure in our job.
We feel secure in our home.
We feel secure in our leader.
2. We know God, we love Him, we tru...
"WONDERFUL COUNSELOR"
Intro: Man's history very dark and bleak. One point is like a shaft of sunlight on a dark day. From the human side a child is born, from the divine side a Son is given.
I. "HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL."
A. His past pre-existent life with the Father.
1. "In the beginning was the Word."
2. And God said, "let us make man in our own image and after our ...
"A SON IS GIVEN"
Intro: Two sides to Christmas story. Human side, "Unto us a child is born." This is the side usually emphasized. Traditional nativity scenes. The divine side of the story. "Unto us a Son is given."
I. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
A. "For God so loved the world..."
B. The eternal God, the creator of this universe, exists in three persons. Father, Son, Spirit.
1. They wo...
"A CHILD IS BORN; A SON IS GIVEN"
I. "UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN." THIS IS THE BEAUTIFUL STORY OF CHRISTMAS.
A. A young couple from Nazareth forced to go to Bethlehem by gov't. decree.
1. Interesting facts about this couple.
a. Their marriage has not been consummated.
b. Yet she is "great with child."
c. He is not the father of the child.
d. Both parents are from the Kingly line...
"UNTO US, A SON IS GIVEN"
I. "UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN" LOOKING AT THE EVENT FROM THE HUMAN SIDE.
A. Unlike any other child ever born.
1. He had no human father, His mother was a virgin.
a. "For behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a Son..."
b. Fulfilled promise made in garden of Eden, "The seed of the woman that was to bruise the serpent's head."
2. His birth was heralded b...
"A CHILD IS BORN, A SON IS GIVEN"
Intro: The angels announced to the shepherds "For unto you is born this day, in the city of David a Savior, Christ, Lord."
I. "A CHILD IS BORN."
A. This is viewing the birth of Christ from the human side.
1. There is always something exciting and beautiful about the birth of a child.
2. We become partners with God in the mysteries of creation.
"THE WONDERFUL COUNSELOR"
Intro: Shaft of Sunlight on dark day, Human side, "a child is born," divine side, "a Son is given."
I. "HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL."
A. His past pre-existent life with the Father.
1. In the beginning was the Word."
2. Let "us" make man.
B. His present position as intercessor.
1. "Who is He that condemneth?"
2. "Wherefore He is able to save t...
"A SON IS GIVEN"
Intro: 740 years before the event was to take place, the prophet Isaiah looked by the Spirit down through the centuries to a momentous night in the obscure little village of Bethlehem.
I. "FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN." THIS IS LOOKING AT THE EVENT FROM THE HUMAN SIDE."
A. A young couple is forced by a decree of Caesar to journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem to enro...
"A CHILD IS BORN; A SON IS GIVEN"
I. "UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN." THIS IS THE BEAUTIFUL STORY OF CHRISTMAS.
A. A young couple from Nazareth forced to go to Bethlehem by govt. decree.
1. Interesting facts about this couple.
a. Their marriage has not been consummated.
b. Yet she is "great with child."
c. He is not the father of the child.
d. Both parents are from the Kingly line ...
"GOD IS MY SALVATION"
I. "GOD IS MY SALVATION"
A. What is meant by salvation?
1. The nature of sin is to bind.
a. It brings you into bondage.
b. You may hate yourself for doing it and hate what you are doing.
c. God sets us free.
Use drugs as an example because of its obvious effects.
2. The nature of sin is destructive.
a. "Lest sin shall be your ruin."
b. God has saved m...
I. GOD IS MY SALVATION.
A. Man's greatest and basic need is salvation.
1. Saved from what?
a. Power of sin.
b. Consequence of sin.
2. Saved for what?
a. A new life of fellowship with Him.
b. This fellowship grows brighter day by day.
1. This fellowship is unending.
B. "Salvation is of the Lord."
1. The other alternative (salvation is of me...)
a. My works "Filthy rags."
"TRUSTING OR FEARING"
Intro: Jesus said, in the last days men's hearts would fail for fear. We are living in fearful days. Violent crimes on increase. It seems every month they find some new carcinogenic agent. Diet soda. We live in fear of health, safety, security.
I. "I WILL TRUST AND NOT BE AFRAID." WHO CAN SAY THIS?
A. The man who is praising the Lord. Vs. 1.
1. It is amazi...
"GOD IS MY SALVATION"
I. MY NEED OF SALVATION.
A. I was born lost.
1. I was by nature a sinner.
a. "Foolishness of world bound up in heart of a child."
b. "Were by nature children of wrath."
B. I was a sinner by choice.
1. Back in the olden days - listened to Red Skelton on radio, "If I dood it I get a whipping."
C. I needed saving from myself.
1. My goals were all self ori...
"WILL MAN CONQUER SPACE?"
I. FIRST ATTEMPT RECORDED IN ISA. 14:12-15.
A. Desire to ascend to God.
B. Pride...Desire to be as God.
C. Attempt failed when halted by God.
II. FIRST ATTEMPT BY MAN TO CONQUER SPACE GEN. 11.
A. Necessity of increased speed.
1. Present rockets 25,000 mph.
a. 14 years to Neptune.
b. 17 years to Pluto.
c. 135,000 years to closest star.
2. Increase...
"GOD'S UNCHANGING PURPOSE"
Intro: Why were you born? What is conscious life? What is the purpose of it?
I. GOD'S SET PURPOSE VS. 24.
A. World not product of chance - fortudious con.
B. World conditions are not an accident.
1. From the beginning God has known each successive form of govt. men would try.
a. God has known the weak points that would deteriorate & ultimately destro...
"THE PURPOSES OF GOD"
Intro: God has established certain set purposes for the world, nations, individuals.
I. THE PURPOSES OF GOD SHALL STAND, "WHO SHALL DISANNUL?"
A. We see the world today moving toward judgment.
1. Moral decay was prophesied as a prelude to that judgment.
a. The movie industry has made sin fashionable, and glamorous.
b. Some producers now turning to blasphe...
"PERFECT PEACE"
Were I an artist and desired to paint a picture with a message of perfect peace, picture of Christ sleeping in boat. We speak of peace on international level, of this I have little to say, I do not preach for it or even advocate it, it cannot be until the Prince of Peace comes. Of far greater importance is peace on the individual level, this is possible even perfect...
"GOD'S PEACE"
Intro: When Jesus was born, the angels heralded "Peace on earth." The "Prince of Peace" is one of the names by which He was to be called, and in His final talks with His disciples before the cross He said, "Peace I leave with you ...let not your heart be troubled."
I. "PERFECT PEACE" (COMPLETE) WHAT IS IT?
A. The world is so far from real peace that we have come to ...
"THEN SAID SAUL, I HAVE SINNED: RETURN, MY SON DAVID: FOR I WILL"
no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.
Intro. Wrong to think that a man does not know the truth about himself. We spend most of our lives trying to hide the truth from others, but often if caught in an unguarded moment we...
"SHORT BED WITH NARROW BLANKETS"
Intro: Can you imagine trying to sleep on such a bed. No true rest.
I. THE PEOPLE BEING ADDRESSED.
A. Gods chosen people.
1. Created as a people of God.
a. Had been given laws, promises, covenants.
2. They owed their existence to God.
3. They owed their prosperity to God.
B. Yet. A people whose impulses and perpetual mode was ungodliness.
"NO RESTING PLACE"
Intro: Fine satire. Full of sarcasm. Context - Talking; to people who were created to be God's people; Owed existence and propriety to God; Godlessness, contempt for warning; They still believed in God, but not his immediate government; They had taunted the prophet vs. 9,10; He told of judgment, they answered vs. 15; Isaiah answers vs. 16; then vs. of text, the T...
"SHORT BED WITH NARROW BLANKETS"
SATIRE - SARCASM
I. THE PEOPLE ADDRESSED.
A. Created as a people by God.
B. Thoroughly acquainted with law from birth.
C. Owed all national prosperity to God.
D. Impulses and underlying mode ungodliness, "Who hath believed our report?"
E. Their contempt for the prophet.
1. "Whom will he teach knowledge?" Vs. 9.
2. For it is precept upon pre...
"SHORT BED WITH NARROW BLANKETS"
Intro: Language of fine satire; sarcasm.
I. THE PEOPLE BEING ADDRESSED.
A. God's chosen people.
1. Created as a people of God.
2. Owed existence and all national strength to God.
3. Thoroughly acquainted with God's law.
4. Owed their prosperity to God.
B. YET - A people whose impulses and perpetual mode was ungodliness.
1. The form of godlin...
"A SHORT BED WITH NARROW BLANKETS"
Intro: What can be said? No place to try to find rest. Man is searching for peace and contentment. So often looks in wrong place. Drunk under street lamp.
I. ISAIAH HAS PRONOUNCED GOD'S WOE ON EPHRAIM.
A. Judgment is coming on them swiftly.
1. The people are oblivious to the danger.
a. Their time is spent in pursuit of pleasure.
b. Drunkennes...
"THE EFFECT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS"
Intro: There are many idealistic goals people are striving to attain: peace, happiness, calmness. These qualities seldom realized by direct pursuit, by-product.
I. THE NEED FOR QUIETNESS AND ASSURANCE.
A. We are living in a restless age.
1. Life has taken on a frenzied pace.
2. Look at people around you.
a. In restaurants, shopping malls, freeways...
I. THE FAITHFUL WATCHMAN.
A. Keep eye out for danger.
1. Watching for enemy with sword.
B. Warn of danger.
1. Blow trumpet.
2. Paul Revere Charleston to Lexington.
3. If you should see a great dam begin to crack.
4. Warning system for hurricanes.
5. Warning to Pearl Harbor.
II. WATCHMAN NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTIONS.
A. His duties end with the warning.
1. If people want to ...
Intro. Assyria spoils but is never spoiled. Fierceness has subdued all countries now surrounded Jerusalem. Within the city a king who was trusting in the deliverance of Jehovah promised by the prophet. One morning as the tower guards looked out over the enemy and saw 185,000 dead bodies lying. "The sinners in Zion are afraid, fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrite, who among us sh...
"DWELLERS IN FIRE"
Intro: Chap. records history of God's deliverance from Assyria.
I. THE PRESENCE OF GOD AS FIRE.
A. Burden of Isa. message.
1. Chap. 6 - conl. of fire.
2. Chap, 66 - destroy earth with fire.
3. "You forget God, but you do not escape God."
B. Total scriptural revelation.
1. Garden of Eden "sword of fire."
2. N.T. "God is a consuming fire."
3. Rev. Christ -...
Intro: This chapter predicts destruction of Assyria. "Woe to thee that spoilest, etc." Details of fulfillment of this prophesy in chapters 36-38.
I. THE PRESENCE OF GOD WAS REVEALED AS FIRE. (BURNED BODIES OF ASSYRIAN ARMY)
A. Burden of Isa. message.
1. Chapter 6 "live coal from off the altar."
2. Chap. 66 "Lord coming with fire to consume enemies."
3. "You may forget God and f...
"GOD'S FIRE"
Intro: The Assyrian army has just been destroyed by the hand of God. 185,000 corpses are lying on the ground.
I. "THE SINNERS IN ZION ARE AFRAID, FEAR HAS GRIPPED THE HYPOCRITES."
A. The reality of God has come to them.
1. God so often seems remote.
2. We believe in God, sort of, but we're not an atheist.
a. Hard to conceive something from nothing.
b. Impossible...
"THE OCCASION"
I. GOD REVEALED AS FIRE.
A. God is light.
B. God is love.
C. God is a consuming fire.
1. Whether or not the fire consumes depends upon the material.
2. Fire can consume or purify or transmit into permanency.
II. THE NATURE OF FIRE.
A. It is everywhere.
1. Eremacausis (slow burning fire...)
2. We see it in all nature.
III. THE EFFECT OF SEEING THE FIRE OF GO...
"DWELLERS IN FIRE"
Intro: The occasion for this fear, the destruction of the Assyrian army.
I. THE USE OF SYMBOLS TO DESCRIBE GOD.
A. The purpose stems from the impossibility of the finite mind to comprehend the infinite God.
1. Zophar-"Who by searching can find out God to perfection."
2. There is no way my mind can conceive of the greatness, vastness, or power of God.
"THE PLACE OF STRENGTH"
I. LIFE IS FILLED WITH STRESSES.
A. Man's capacity to endure phenomenal.
1. Tests that have been conducted.
2. "We are fearfully and wonderfully made."
B. There seems to be inequities here.
1. Some seem to float along with no problems.
2. Others seem to have more than their share.
C. (vs. 30) There does seem to be a breaking point.
1. The day I am fo...
Intro: In beginning of chapter God commands His servant to comfort His people.
I. WHY DO GOD'S PEOPLE NEED COMFORTING?
A. Because they are weak. "Ye did start well."
1. Our weakness tends toward weariness.
2. Our task of spreading message of Christ to this area seems so impossible.
3. Our burdens become more than we can bear. "If one more thing happens to me..."
B. Because we ...
"GOD'S STRENGTH"
Intro: Isaiah called miniature Bible, 66 chapters, 66 books. 39 chapters deal with old covenant. This is first chapter of new. Subject is God's greatness and man's weakness.
I. THE ISSUE IS STRENGTH.
A. For those of you who are very strong, always able to cope and handle every situation. I have nothing to say today.
1. You might just buy the tape and file it awa...
"THE ANSWER TO FEAR"
I. GOD COMMANDS US, "FEAR THOU NOT."
A. As Christians we will face frightening situations.
1. We are not immune to trouble.
2. The disciples while walking with Jesus faced fearful problems.
a. Facing tax collectors with no money.
b. Crossing the lake in the storm.
c. Being in a wilderness area with a multitude of people and inadequate food.
d. In each ca...
Intro: Fear can be a very debilitating force. Fear of failure has canceled many worthwhile projects. "The fear of man is a trap."
I. GOD SAID, "FEAR THOU NOT."
A. Life is full of frightening situations.
1. Being a Christian does not grant me an immunity from problems.
a. The disciples were confronted by the tax collector when they had no funds.
b. They were on a sinking ship in...
STRIVING WITH GOD
I. TO FIGHT AGAINST GOD IS TO FIGHT AGAINST YOUR OWN GOOD.
A. God has a better way for your life.
B. God always calls to a better way.
C. God loves us more than we can realize.
1. He wants us eternally with Him.
2. He gave His son so we might be.
II. TO FIGHT AGAINST GOD IS TO INVITE DISASTER.
A. Christ only answer for our sin.
1. Sins not forgiven by Chri...
"SUPPORTING GOD OR A SUPPORTING GOD"
Intro: Picture was familiar scene in that day. On special days, the idols of the peoples' gods drawn through the streets on carts being pulled by oxen who were straining.
I. MANY WORSHIP GODS THEY MUST SUPPORT.
A. Let it first be established that every man with the exception of an idiot has a god.
1. God is not a name but a title.
"THE LISTENING SIDE OF PRAYER"
I. PRAYER NOT A MONOLOGUE.
A. From the ear comes the use of the tongue.
1. Hear a word before you speak it.
2. So many do not have taught tongues because they do not have listening ears.
II. MEN MIGHTIEST IN PRAYER HAVE KNOWN GOD WELL.
A. Three in Old Testament mentioned mighty in prayer. Jer. 15:1 Though Samuel and Moses stood before me...James ...
"EAR IMPORTANT IN PRAYER"
1. A child hears a word before he speaks it.
2. Men mightest in prayer have known God well.
3. Three Old Testament men mentioned as mighty in prayer. Jer. 15:1.
a. Though Moses and Samuel stood before me my heart could not be toward these people.
b. When James wants illustrations he speaks of Elijah.
1. Moses.
a. Training in quietness in Toyr's deser...
Intro: The cross was no accident, the sufferings were not a mistake. Peter, "Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God ye have taken and with wicked hands have." Here in our text God is declaring His determinate counsel.
I. CHRIST THE RIGHTEOUS SERVANT.
A. Vs. 5, "The Lord hath opened my ear."
1. Servant by choice.
2. Phil. 2-9 Form of God-no reput...
"WHAT IT COST GOD TO LOVE"
Intro: The Christmas story is a beautiful love story. "For God so loved..."
I. BEAUTIFUL PROPHESIES PRECEDED THIS CHILD BORN THAT NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM.
A. "For unto us a child is born...
B. Angel to Mary, "He shall be great...
C. He was born to reign and rule over the whole earth.
1. "Ask of Me and I will give unto thee..."
2. "In Him shall the gentil...
"THE HERITAGE OF GOD'S SERVANTS"
I. GOD'S SERVANT.
A. Who is he?
1. One who has submitted His life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
a. Many have acknowledged Jesus Christ as Savior who have not submitted to Him as Lord.
b. It means my chief concern is no longer what I want, but what He wants.
2. One who is trusting in the righteousness of faith. "His righteousness is of Me."
"GOD'S WORD"
That God should speak to man is perfectly logical. Since God created man with the capacity to know God and fellowship with Him., God's intention. So man can know, God must reveal Himself to man, God would of fairness have had to make this revelation early in the history of man, and must preserve it to the present day, Proof in prophetic element.
I. THE NATURE OF GOD'S...
"GOD'S SUPERIOR SAYS"
Intro: The question, "Why did God?" comes up often, not only from others, but in our own mind. In my earlier years of ministry I used to try to answer. Now I confess, I don't know.
I. GOD SAID, FOR MY THOUGHTS ARE NOT YOUR THOUGHTS."
A. God does not always do what I think He should, now, what a miracle, surely the whole family would believe.
1. I think, "i...
Gentleness that merges into force; helplessness that grows into beneficence, generating fruitfulness.
I. RAIN & SNOW SUGGESTIVE SYMBOLS OF WORD OF GOD.
A. Comes from heaven.
1. Man had nothing to do with its origin.
a. A message of God to man that man could not have discovered apart from God.
b. "All scripture is given by inspiration."
c. "God who at sundry times and in divers...
"GOD'S WORD"
Intro: The prophet uses a common occurrence to illustrate the glory of God's Word.
I. RAIN AND SNOW BOTH COME DOWN FROM HEAVEN.
A. God's Word has come down to us from heaven.
1. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God."
2. Holy men of old wrote as they were inspired by the Holy Spirit.
B. Beware of those who would challenge these statements. You hear them sa...
"SEPARATED FROM GOD"
When prayers are not answered or things go wrong, how quick we are to blame God. There can be several reasons, selfish motivations. God's will delay.
I. "THE LORD'S HAND IS NOT SHORTENED, THAT IT CANNOT SAVE."
A. The problem is not on the upper side.
1. God is able "His hand is not shortened."
a. Surely He who formed the body from the dust of the earth is a...
"OUR DEFENSE"
I. THE ENEMY. "WE WRESTLE NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD."
A. "In the beginning, God created the heaven and the..."
1. Sometime before creation of man, He created angels of various ranks and orders.
2. One of the angels of the highest order rebelled against Him.
a. This angel was described as, "perfect in beauty..."
b. He drew a third part of the angels with him.
"BEAUTY OF ASHES"
Intro: One Sabbath morning in the village of Nazareth.
I. THE MINISTRY OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST.
A. The anointing for the ministry, "The Spirit of Jehovah God is upon me."
1. When Jesus was baptized by John in Jordan.
2. He was then "led by the Spirit."
3. One day He offered up His life to God as a sacrifice for sins, through the eternal Spirit.
4. This sam...
"BEAUTY FOR ASHES"
Intro: Scripture a prophesy of Christ. Luke 4:16-21.
I. "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GOD IS UPON ME."
A. The Spirit descended upon Christ after baptism.
1. "And immediately He was led by the Spirit."
a. Many have received initial experience but no more.
b. Have never taken second step of being led by Spirit.
B. "Hath anointed me to preach."
1. What is preaching...
"OUR GLORIOUS GOSPEL"
I. TO WHOM HAS THE GOSPEL COME? "TO PREACH GOOD TIDINGS TO THE MEEK."
A. Who are the meek?
1. Those who are conscious of the need in their life.
2. Best way to understand the word is to take it part: me - ek.
B. There are those who feel no need of the Gospel.
1. They are very satisfied with themselves.
2. To preach to them is a waste of time.
II. WHAT ...
"THE GOOD NEWS"
I. "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GOD IS UPON ME."
A. This should be the witness of any who seek to proclaim the gospel.
1. Jesus commissioned His disciples to go into all the world and preach the gospel.
2. He told them to first wait in Jerusalem until they be endued with power from..." "For you will receive power...you shall be witnesses unto Me."
3. We cannot be eff...
"THE PURPOSE OF HIS COMING"
Intro. As we again enter into the Christmas Season, and our hearts are turned toward the manger in Bethlehem, as we think of the child that was born that night, we have come to realize that the Child was none other than the only begotten Son of God. God sent His Son into the world. Oh, the wonder of it all. Why did God send His Son into the world? What w...
"THE TRUE MINISTRY"
Intro: We are all called to be ministers of God. Different ministries. This scripture fulfilled in Christ. Example for all.
I. THE POWER FOR THE MINISTRY, "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GOD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE THE LORD HATH ANOINTED ME."
A. The danger of ministering in the flesh.
1. Joshua - "they took stock of their rituals."
2. Sometimes we are pressured by peopl...
Toil, especially painful effort or exertion, suffering.
I. TRAVAILING THE SECRET OF SUCCESS IN ANYTHING.
A. Doctor, Lawyer, Businessman, Scholar.
B. Even more true of religion.
II. TRAVAIL BUILT THE CHURCH.
A. Christianity born in travail.
1. "Being in agony, he sweat as it were."
B. God travailed when He sent His Son.
C. Christ travailed in garden and on cross.
D. Holy Spi...
"THEN SAID SAUL, I HAVE SINNED: RETURN, MY SON DAVID: FOR I WILL"
no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.
Intro. Wrong to think that a man does not know the truth about himself. We spend most of our lives trying to hide the truth from others, but often if caught in an unguarded moment we...