Meadowbrook Church Sermons

Occasionally when someone is drowning they can be saved by tossing them a line or life ring. The situations that are most perilous demand that a rescuer dive into the water in order save the victim. Humanity’s sinful lostness is most perilous and the good news is that Jesus is present with us to save.

What kinds of risks have you taken? Relational? Vocational? Financial? What kind of spiritual risks have you attempted? Like an Author, God is writing THE story of the ages and He has written your character into the script. Question: Will you risk playing the part God has ordained?

There are things that we do because of external authorities such as a traffic officer telling us to stop even though the traffic light is green. There are other things that we do because of internal compulsion, a conviction that God places in our heart. Such conviction is fuel to our persevering in the will and work of God.

Taking a stand for a belief, a practice, a position or a decision is risky and requires courage. Our culture touts tolerance, unless one’s conviction is based upon the will and word of God. Suddenly the culture becomes intolerant and combative. For what are you standing today?

With what do we build a life? Talent? Achievement? Reputation? Money? Unless we learn to build life upon the Lord we will have a foundation that cannot withstand the storms of this world.

Remember when your parent told you to tell your sibling a specific message, and you didn’t? Was it forgetfulness, fear, apathy or just disobedience? What do you do with the messages that our Heavenly Father impresses upon you for others?

Whom should you marry? Where should you live? What kind of work should you do? How should you use discretionary money and time? What if God gave you specific answers and guidance to those questions; would you follow Him?

We may reach the point where all seems lost or broken, but God invites us to a place at his table where we can experience love, provision and restoration. We needn’t fear the invitation to friendship with God because it is based on his character rather than our merit..

Because you forgot what your teacher or boss required of you did that release you of responsibility and accountability? Many times throughout the years God has reminded us of His expectations. Our forgetfulness perpetuates our brokenness and hopelessness. Wholeness and healing is found in recommitting to God’s purposes.