Sunday, November 11, 2012

Importance of Prayer



Ø  Hebrews 11:21 > Four values from this passage.
                                 i.            Faith
                               ii.            Children
                              iii.            Worship
                             iv.            Hope of your Trust.
Ø  Amram and Jochebed (Exodus 6:20) (Numbers 26:59)- parents of Moses
                                 i.            Hebrews 11:23 > Moses parents had vision- faith
                               ii.            Through prophetic eye they show Gods promise to be fulfilled through this child, who will rescue generation from the Egypt. You are the only one can see the vision for your child; your job is to find out what the gift child has.
                              iii.            Exodus 1:22 > they were battler, they honor God.
                             iv.            James 1:17 > they were faith venture.
                               v.            Hebrews 11.22-27 > Faith’s victory. The influence of Moses mother saved from the temptation, with the same vision you should raise your child.
Ø PRAYER:
·         James 5:17-18 > Elias was a human being, He had a passion, He was a man of prayer.
Ø  Why we listen to James?
                                 i.            Jesus appeared to him right after his resurrection.
                               ii.            Galatians 2:9, James was a pillar of the church.
                              iii.            Jude 1:1, he was an important figure in the bible.
                             iv.            We are a sleeping giant and the enemy today wants to catch you with surprise.
                               v.            James 5:16, in this world, prayer is an important arsenal against enemy.
                             vi.            God want to remind you today are not a day to sleep but is a day for prayer to bring tremendous power of God to rescue.
                            vii.            By prayer you can prevail against any form of devils plan.
Ø  What is good about prayer?
1.       1 King 1:17 > Prayer can change the natural law. Through prayer Elias changed weather pattern. > 1 king 18:41, making declaration of faith > 1 king 18:44, bring back weather system > Jordan respond to Elias prayer.
2.       1 king 17:4-6 > Prayer can bring food & water.
3.       1 King 17:21-23 > Prayer can heal the sick; God can do anything through prayer.
4.       1 king 18: 36-38 > Prayer prepares us for true & holly worship.
5.       1 king 18:44-46 > Prayer can give you physical strength.
6.       1 king 19 > Prayer can anoints leaders.
You can be a sleeping giant or can be giants on your knee.
11/11/2012 - Sermon outline. www.intlcog.org

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Joshua

PREPARING JOSHUA FOR GREAT COMMISSION
Joshua chapter 1:                          
1. GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE UNAFRAID(Verse 8)
a. He was to meditate upon the word continually.   “….shall meditate in it day and night”    
b. He was to read the word obediently.    “…. may observe to do.”
c. Follow the word exclusively.  “….according to all”
d. Accept it totally.   “….all that is written in it.”
PREPARING JOSHUA FOR VICTORY
 Joshua chapter 5:
The nation of Israel arrived safely on the other side of Jordan river.(4.19)  As from a human point of view, it was the  perfect time for Joshua to attack Jericho.
There were 3 steps of preparation necessary before God that would give  victory  to the people of Israel over the nations in the land of Canaan.
1. TO RENEW THE LORD’S COVENANT. (Verse 1-9)      
a. To restore their covenant relationship. (5:2-7)
b. To test their faith. (5:8)
c. To remove their reproach. (5:9)
d. To qualify them to eat the Passover.
2. REMEMBERING THE LORD’S GOODNESS (5:10-12)
God easily took them out of Egypt but it was difficult for him to take Egypt out of his people’s mind. 
3. REAFFIRMING THE LORD’S PRESENCE (5:13-15)
 The sequence here is significant:
a. Humble worship
b. Holy walk
c. Holy warfare
This parallel is found in the book of Ephesians.
 Holy  worship  Ephesians 3:14
 Holy walk  
Ephesians  4:1,17, 5:2,8,15 Holy warfare  Ephesians 6:10

The lesson learned from the 5th chapter of Joshua is that we must be spiritually prepared to do the Lord’s work successfully to glorify His name. Instead of rushing into the battle, we must take time to be "holy".

Sermon outline from 11/4/2012. www.intlcog.org 

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A GOING CHURCH FOR THE COMING LORD

INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF GOD
A GOING CHURCH FOR THE COMING LORD