The Requirements of the Gospel

Sermon Date:  April 10, 2016

Sermon Topic: The Requirements of the Gospel

Sermon Notes:

Luke 9:23 – There is a cost as a Christian. What is the cost of living for Jesus. If you’re not careful material things can separate you from God. And Jesus said to them if any man come after me, deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

As we live the life of the gospel, we can no longer do our job without urgency. Every member isn’t a preacher but every member is a minister. God calls us to a life of holiness, commitment and self-denial.

You must understand – you! We must understand that we are the temple of the holy ghost and we aren’t our own. Romans 5:8 – While we were yet sinners Christ died for us. We can’t set the conditions for how we will serve. God gave us instructions. We have the word, we must keep his commandments to show love. Not only memorize scripture, but love it.

We are saved to make a difference. Ephesians 2:10 – We are made to give back to the kingdom. We are made to glorify God.

You must make a decision and it must be binding. Everyone talking about heaven isn’t going there. We must let go of some things.

Philippians 3:7-8 – you have to deny yourself. Denial is the second condition.

Take up your cross daily and follow me. Everyday I must follow Christ. We’ll have pitfalls and obstacles but God knows.

The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine. We have to have the willingness to obey Christ.

We must be willing to obey Jesus Christ. 1 John 2:3 – we don’t obey for any other reason than we love Christ.

We must be willing to suffer for Christ. When God wants to speak to you , he puts a person in your life – spirits can’t operate in this environment without a body.

When the devil wants you to talk to him he puts someone in your path.

Always have a positive attitude in God. Colossians 3:2 – you must be listening to hear the voice of God. Jesus commands total commitment. Mathew 19:21 – we have to grow in our obedience to Christ. Don’t let material things be your God.

Mathew 10:37 -39 – You cant put anything before God. Seek first the Kingdom. You must worship him in spirit and in truth.

You must train your child – that foundation must be there.

Love for God and love for family are essential.