Laurel Canyon church of Christ Podcast

Laurel Canyon church of Christ Podcast

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  • Sharing Your Wealth

    Series: N/A

    Service: Sunday AM

    Type: Sermon

    Speaker: Jamie Helmick

    Source text: Acts 3:1-10 

    Often we discount our ability to help others by improperly assessing our means. Far too often we sell ourselves short forgetting the most valuable asset we have to give! 
    Paul explained to the Ephesian brethren about his work and the value of it: 

    Ephesians 3:7-8 
    Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; 

    We need to be sure we are not being stingy with our faith and belief! Jesus was not pleased with those that did not believe that He had risen! (Ref. Mark 16:14-16) 

    We must ->BELIEVE ->OBEY ->GO TELL 

    Let's not be guilty of holding back on the riches of freedom and salvation by not openly sharing our love for Christ and His plan of Salvation! 

    Let us be purposeful and loving with our efforts to share the love of Jesus. 

    How we approach and teach can have great impact on our success or failure with someone. 

    Remember the emphasis and effort of those that knew the worth of what they had found in the Gospel. 
    -Parable of the hidden treasure, Mt. 13:44 
    -Parable of the pearl of great price, Mt. 13:45-46 

    Remember, when giving, the encouragement from the Lord found in 2 Corinthians 9:6, "he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully”. 

    Closing thought: 
    From the beginning of Jesus' ministry He admonished us to “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Mt 4:17). We need to heed the warning, be obedient to the call of the Gospel and go forth and tell others about it! 

    SHARE YOU WEALTH! 

    35 min
  • We Will Stand Alone

    Series: N/A

    Service: Sunday AM

    Type: Sermon

    Speaker: Jamie Helmick

    Source text: Galatians 6:3-5 & 2 Corinthians 5:10 

    The Scriptures regularly teach us the value of togetherness. The need for the body of Christians the world over to gather locally for worship on the Lord's day and other occasions to build one another up cannot be overstated. However, there is a need to remember that though we do find safety and encouragement in numbers here on earth we must be doing our part as an individual. And that, after all, is how we will stand before God almighty on the day of judgment. Therefore we must be prepared. 

    Galatians 6:3-5 speaks to our personal responsibility and accountability. 

    2 Corinthians 5:10 teaches us about the judgement in light of that responsibility and accountability. 

    Grasping this reality will take some self-reflection. Romans 7:22 illustrates Paul's thankfulness for God's concern of the inner man despite the struggles in the flesh. 


    Romans 7:22   For I ______________ in the __________ of _________ after the _____________  ________.

    A biblical approach to personal accountability may lead to the loss of some relationships. However, this may clear the way to establish some needed friendships with those that share the same desire to live for God. 

    Galatians 5:24-25 help us relate to how we might walk in ways more pleasing to God. 

    Closing thought: 

    Feeling alone can be one of the scariest emotions out there. When we contemplate the change we must make in our lives to be pleasing to God we may fear the loss of some friends to the point of not doing what God is asking. If this is the case, please remember the encouragement found in Romans 8:31-39 wherein God reminds us that we are willing to live according to the Gospel WE WILL NEVER BE ALONE. 

    Hebrews 13:5-6 "Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU." So we may boldly say: "THE LORD IS MY HELPER; I WILL NOT FEAR. WHAT CAN MAN DO TO ME?"" 

     

    39 min

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