5-22-11 - Christianity is the People Business - 1 Peter 3:8-22

Senior Sunday - Dedication to High School Seniors in the evening.

Christianity is the People Business
1 Peter 3:8-22

God’s “Hope” was about His primary desire for people.

Highland wants to be a church that emphasizes people.

Jesus was in the People business. Luke 19:1-10; John 3:16

People are made in the image of God. Acts 17:16-34

God’s instructions have human beings in mind.. Mark 2:23-28

God wants the “hearts” of people. Mark 7:1-15


Quote: In the last analysis, what matters supremely is not that I know God, but the larger fact which underlies it - that He knows me

5-15-11

Gospel Meeting Goal Day
Hope to get sermons online from gospel meeting soon.

5-8-11

Mother of The Sons of Thunder

Matthew 20:20-28

* Typical Parent: Wanting Your Kids To Have It All. (Vv. 20-21)


* Typical Perspective: You Can Have A Right View of Jesus that Masks A Wrong View of Self. (V. 21)


* Typical Problem: The Results from Misplaced Greatness. (Vv. 22-24)

1. Body life full of tension. (V. 24) James 4:1-2
2. Prayer life full of "No." James 4:2-3

* Triumphant Potential: Become like the Greatest Son of all time. (Vv.25-28)






Quotes

5-1-11 Hope In The Valley - Psalm 23

Hope in The Valley

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4
  

DARK VALLEYS REFLECTIONS

Valleys are ...

Inevitable
John 16:33


Unpredictable
Jeremiah 4:20


Impartial
Matthew 5:45


Temporary
1 Peter 1:6
2 Corinthians 4:17


Purposeful
1 Peter 1:6b-7

HOW TO DEAL WITH DARK VALLEYS

1. Refuse to be Discouraged -- “I will fear no evil”
Colossians 1:11


2. Remember that God Is With Me -- “For You are with me.”
Isaiah 43:2


3. Rely on God’s Protection and Guidance -- "Your rod and staff comfort me"
Psalm 34:19