Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.“

“Important things are seldom urgent and urgent things are seldom important”

Give God the First Part of Everyday: Mark 1:35 “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.“

Give God the First Day of Every Week: Acts 20:7 “On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them…“

Give God the First Part of Every Dollar: Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.“

Put God first in your habits and activities: Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.“

Put God first in your home Joshua 24:15 “But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”

Challenge: LIFE IS NOT A MATTER OF CHANCE IT IS A MATTER OF CHOICE.

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Sermon Scripture:  Luke 2:8-20

Sermon Big Idea:  Being in the shadow of the power of the most high works best if we simply accept who God is and what He did for us.

Sermon part 1

They simply received the simple message (Luke 2:8-15)Luke 2:15.  Let us go and see this thing the Lord has made known to usJohn 10:11.  “I am the good shepherd.  The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

Sermon part 2

They simply left to simply find Him (Luke 2:16-19)Luke 15:4.  “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?Philippians 3:13-14Luke 9:62

Sermon Part 3

They simply returned and simply glorified (Luke 2:20)Luke 19:38.  “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!  Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”Psalm 95:6-72 Samuel 12:20

If you want to be in the shadow of the power of the most high, simply accept the simple Gospel.

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The wise men’s hearts were overshadowed by worship.Are they magi? (Daniel 1:20, 2:5, 2:24)Are they wise men? (1 Kings 10:7,9-10)Are they kings? (Isaiah 39:6, 60:10)Herod’s heart was overshadowed by worry and fear.King of the Jews?Builder and baby killer? (Matthew 2:16)The Priests and Scribes’ hearts were overshadowed by confusion. (Matthew 2:5-6)If they knew about Jesus why didn’t they worship Him?Why information without action?

Do you seek Him as a magi, wise man, or king?Make being overshadowed by Jesus a lifelong journey.

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Luke 1:26-38, 45

Sermon Big Idea:  The power of the Most High overshadows our fears 

Mary was greatly troubled, afraid, confused, but obedient.The power of the most high can overshadow our doubts, fears, and confusion.The power of the most high overshadows and then sends.When what we do is from the power of the Holy Spirit, it is holy.

1 Kings 19

God wants to hear from us what we perceive is wrong.God reveals Himself to us.And then He asks again, what is wrong?God gives instructions.

Jesus is ready to hear from us, respond to us, and send us.  Let’s overshadow the world with Christ this Christmas!

Luke 1:45

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Sermon Scripture:  Luke 21; Acts 2

Sermon Big Idea:  Peter, the fisherman, is called to fish for men. He shares his testimony of Jesus while frying fish on an open fire. 

Why did Jesus say 2 swords were enough?Do you think Peter’s denial of Christ was prompted by fear or confusion?What is your comfort zone or security blanket that may be hindering you from serving Christ fully?Was 153 the largest catch Peter and the Apostles were involved with? (Hint: See Acts 2:14-41)Did the early church enjoy religious freedom?Was Jesus’ plan to take over the world by force? Or to win each heart and soul with love?

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Sermon Scripture:  Luke 11:37-54

Sermon Big Idea:  The key is to clean the inside first by being persistent, united, enguard, a doer, repentant, and a light.  Then we will have the keys to open the gate and to not hinder others from entering.

Jesus teaches us how to disciple:

Be persistent in prayer (Luke 11:1-13)Be united (Luke 11:14-23)Be on watch (Luke 11:24-26)Be hearers and doers (Luke 11:27-28)Be repentant (Luke 11:29-32)Be lights (Luke 11:33-36)

As we are those things, we will clean the inside so that the outside is really clean not a false sense of clean. (Luke 11:37-44)As we are those things, we will not stand as accusers but as accused and therefore have the keys to knowledge. (Luke 11:45-52)

To be a disciple is to release Jesus in our life, not catch Him and keep Him from the world.  (Luke 11:53-54)

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Luke 7:36-50Mark 4:41Luke 5:20-21Luke 7:36-50

Simon questioned muchHe couldn’t be a prophetIf He was holy He wouldn’t let her touch himThe woman loved muchHumbled herselfGave up her livelihoodCovered up his embarrassmentMatthew 2:18 – Polys (pa loos)Jesus forgives muchNeither him who owed a little or a lot could repayShe was one who we all would agree is a sinner

Luke 7:49

Who is this man?  He is the one that forgives not because of our love for Him, but because of his love for us.

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Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Martha was focused on the welcome. (v. 38)Mary was focused on learning. (v. 39)Martha was distracted with serving. (v. 40)Jesus re-focused Martha’s priorities. (41-42)

Luke 10:31-32

Like the Levite and the Priest, we can get focused on what we think is right, only to forget the best.

3 meal questions

What God sightings did you witness today?What would you ask Jesus if He were sitting at the table with us?What is one nice thing you could do today or tomorrow for someone?

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We might think we know how things are supposed to happen, but always be ready for God to do something we don’t expect.

Adonijah was presumptuous. (1 Kings 1:5-10)Bathsheba was preserving self. (1 Kings 1:11-14,16-17,20-21)God had a plan. (1 Chronicles 28:3,5-6)David was giving praise. (1 Kings 1:48)Present fulfillment (2 Samuel 23:5)Future fulfillment (Acts 2:30-31)Eternal fulfillment (Psalm 39:5,7)

We praise God on Wednesday for what He has done today, will do in the future, and what He has planned for eternity.  In short, when our candidate is Jesus, we will never lose and always have reason to rejoice.

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Tony Wolf shared his heart for caring for orphans and windows from James 1:27.

Tony Wolf is what you might call a jack of all trades.  Tony is a recommended speaker by the NSA (National Speakers Association), Upward Sports and TCA (Thriving Charity Advocates). Wolf is the author of “Serve One.”  Tony is also a tried and true comedian and musician having produced six albums and penned over 50 song parodies including one that reached the iTunes top 40.  With a degree in counseling, Wolf’s words – wether sung, written or spoken – strike at the heart of every generation, age and background. 

Sponsor a child with Childfund by calling Tony at 615-330-2994.

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