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In our microwave, American culture, it is easy for us to become entitled to the things that others call luxuries. We think because we have access to “golden fancies” that we deserve them without any question or consultation. But has God truly called us to live in a in a stoop of hoardom simple because we feel entitled?

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“Entitlement is the belief that we inherently deserve privileges or special treatments, or that we have the right to something.” You may say:

“I work hard. Don’t I deserve a high paying job?”

“I deserve to buy a nice car for myself. I’ve been good with my finances for a long time.”

“I deserve a nice house because my parents have a nice house.”

“I work so hard to provide for my family. I deserve to do what I want when I come home.”

“I’ve worked hard today; I deserve a treat.”

The reality is that we don’t truly deserve anything. All that we have is gift from God...

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Moving forward can be difficult in a world of trials and change. Today we talk about how we can "press toward the mark" in an everchanging culture. Let's pick-up where we left off last week. Notice:

His Steps

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.” (Psalms 37:23)

His Support (v.16)

 “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:” (Colossians 2:6)

 His Separation 

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Soooo...How are you doing with those New Years Resolutions? Still going strong?

In Philippians three, Paul lays a small framework for Believers on how we can reach forth with confidence to all God has instore for us.

This week and next, we will be walking through this familiar passage that will help us set godly goals and create a plan to move forward for Jesus Christ.

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My heart truly hurts for many American families that live every day in dire need of biblical leadership. For several years, I’ve served in youth ministry, conferences, Christian camps and schools and I can say without hesitation that many struggles of today’s generation are a pure result of a lack of biblical authority. 

Take a look at these stats:

• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.5 million children, more than 1 in 4, live without a father in the home.
•  63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes (US Dept. Of Health/Census) – 5 times the average.
•  90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes – 32 times the average.
•  71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes – 9 times the average.  (National Principals Association Report)

According to Barna Group:

• 80% of pastors are depressed
• 94% feel pressure to have a perfect family
• 81% has no time for spouse
• 80% says ministry has negative impact on their family
• 81% say they don’t have a close friend
• Most pastors juggle 16 tasks weekly

That data proves it. Leadership has severe consequences, good or bad. In a world that is begging for guidance, we must claim the Biblical approach to leading our homes, churches, and businesses.

From Psalm 101, notice:

David's Focus
David's Family
David's Friends
David's Fight

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There are four groups of people that the apostle Paul addressed in II Timothy 2:12. We have looked at two of them; listeners and learners. That is the beginning of picking up God’s truth and passing it on to others. Listeners hear the truth with their ears and learners hide the truth in their hearts. 

 Now we have come to the third group of people in this passage—"faithful men.” There is something to be said about the Christian who is simply faithful in all that they do! These are laborers, who take the truth they have been given and heed to it! 

But I think we must ask ourselves why? Why do we serve the Lord? Here are a few reasons why I serve the Lord:

1. Because He loves me and gave Himself for me
2. Because He rewards faithfulness
3. Because time is short
4. Because Jesus is coming soon
5. Because of the Judgement Seat of Christ!

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Last week, we stepped up to the challenge that the apostle Paul gave to a young Timothy. 

 “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2.

 He was telling Timothy to pick it (God’s truth) up and pass it on. How you do that? Through being a good listener. But we all know there is a difference between being a listener and being a LEARNER. You can listen to someone tell you how to replace the alternator in your car or how to get to the nearest gas station, but until you purpose to learn the information, you are just hearing a bunch of noise. So how do we cross the bridge from a listener to a leaner? Well, we have to hide it, not just in our head, but in our heart. 

Here is an acrostic that has helped me tremendously to hide God’s wonderful truth in my heart. It’s not my mine originally but the source is unknown. 

 HEAR

 There are so many ways to consume information in our tech savvy society. Podcasts, YouTube videos, livestream, etc. But one great addition to all this tech is the tools we can utilize to consume God’s Word. In Old Testament times, what Jews learned about the law of God was verbal. It was repeated from one generation to the next and it was not foreign to read the scriptures aloud...  

EXAMINE – read it daily

 It’s amazing how little of an emphasis there is on reading now a days! Reading is good for the soul. It stimulates the imagination and open doors to vibrant worlds unknown. If that is true, then why do we give so little attention to the written Words of God? If anyone has something to say, it is Him! Well, how should I read God’s Word... 

ANALYZE – study it often

 I know what you’re thinking, “Studying is for students, right?” Right! But when do we ever stop being a student? True ignorance insists upon those who choose to be their own teachers! We should always have an appetite for the Bible. It is by digging into the well of God’s truth that we will draw the sweetest waters...

REPEAT – share it with others! 

 We all know that some things that are not worth repeating! But there is one thing you can repeat to others all the time-God’s Word. You will never go wrong by pointing others to the holy pages of scripture. I have learned that some of the most influential truths of God’s Word have been ones that I have shared with others over and over again...

THINK– meditate, memorize and master it!

 The thoughts that are in your head, will eventually wiggle its way down to the belief system of your heart. That’s why Paul challenges us in Philippians 2: 5, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus…” How amazing is that! You can have the same thoughts as the Lord Jesus! If we learn to think like Christ there is a good chance we might act like Him. How do we think like Christ? We think on His Word. Notice:

 Meditate on the Word...

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As a young preacher, I can get myself into a lot of trouble. Mainly because I have everything to say with a small amount of life and experience to back it up! This is why I must rely on men like Bro Tim Hicks (Youth Pastor and Father-in-law), Pastor Rick Finley and others, to pour the truth of God’s Word into my life. 

 This is the challenge that Paul gave to Timothy in I Timothy 2:1-2. “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” 

 Paul was in essence saying, “Pick it up and pass it on!” He was instructing a young man to LISTEN! You’ve heard the saying that you have two ears and one mouth because God wants you to listen twice as much as you speak! I think there is a lot of truth to that. The first step in passing God’s Word and Truth onto others is to listen to it being taught and preached. So often, our tendency is to talk and talk and talk, when the key of understanding waits at the door of listening ears. 

 This is something I always appreciated about my late pastor, Bro Bobby Roberson. He was a great listener! He would sit there after service as long as you wanted to talk and never gave the impression that he was in a hurry to get somewhere. 

 Are you a good listener? Do you give others a bended ear when they come to you for help? Here are few characteristics that I try to work on to be a good listener (And trust me, I have to constantly work on!):

 A good listener makes eye contact. 

 My wife knows if I am listening simply by where I’m looking. So, if I want to communicate love to her, I’ll put my phone down and look her in the eye, giving her my best attention. 

 A good listener knows if or when to speak. 

 Sometimes the person that comes to you for help is simply needing a listening ear. They don’t want you to fix all their problems or give them twelve steps of instructions, they just want to know that someone cares and will hear them out. 

 A good listener will offer solutions if necessary. 

 Yes, there are times when people just want to feel valued and heard, but there are sometimes they want you to give input. A good listener will listen intently to the problem as to evaluate a solution. If you just say “uh-h” every few seconds but your mind is on last night’s game, it’s probably a good sign you won’t be able to be a help. And then when the adrenaline kicks in because your friend asks, “So, what you think about that?”--you’ll make a note to listen next time.

 Ultimately, how we listen to others is how we listen to God. ‘Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:” (James 1:19). 

 Are you listening His voice today?

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What is the greatest verse in all the Bible? Of course, that is a matter of opinion, but I personally believe it is John 3:16. This is the center of our faith—the center of our hope in the Lord Jesus Christ! Packed in this one verse is a powerful proclamation of the Gospel, giving light to a world in darkness. It is quoted often and preached much but you can never reach the end of it’s inexhaustible truths!

 We conclude our study of JESUS: The Only Way with a close look into this verse. Notice:

 The Origin of Salvation – “For God…”

The Offering of the Savior – “gave his only begotten Son”

The Opportunity for the Sinner – “whosoever believeth”

The Order of Sin – “perish”

The Ornament of the Saint – “everlasting life”

If you have never experienced this gift of eternal life, Jesus is pleading with you. He wants to save you! Please feel free to contact us if you’d like someone to pray with and help you better understand that JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY!

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We live in a world that loves the darkness. “Men love darkness rather than light.” Jesus told Nicodemus. It’s a place secrecy and unknown where light cannot unveil the horrors of a sinful heart.

Darkness in scripture is a picture of evil. It represents those things that are contrary to the light of God’s holy Word. 

But in stead of focusing on the darkness in our world (which we so often do), we ought to focus on the power of the Light! So, in contrast to the darkness, lets look a few things that God uses as lights to reveal Himself to man.

The Light of Christ

This is the Light that outshines all the others! He is our bright and Morning star (Rev, 22:16). 

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12). 

There is no darkness that can over shadow His love and there is no evil that can overcome His light. No matter how hard men my try to put out the light that is in Christ, they cannot attain the means necessary...

The Light of Creation 

Creation speaks to all people by revealing the power, order, beauty and precision of God’s handiwork. It is His outdoor book. Just a look at the beautiful waterfalls of Fiji, or the great mist of the Smoky mountains, sheds light on the truth that there must be a Creator...

The Light of Conscience 

In every man there is a ray of light. This light, although blackened by sin from Adam, is the express image (likeness) of God implied upon man at the time of creation....

The Light of His Commandments

One of the greatest lights of all that God has given to man, is His Word (Prov.6:23). It’s not just a list of “dos and don’ts” but it is the character and heart of God in written form...

TO BE CONTINUED…

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