If the word “quit” is part of your vocabulary, then it is likely that the word “finish” isn’t. Finishing means staying on the job until it’s done. It’s about accountability and action, because even when you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. Jesus has called us to be about his business (Luke 2:49). We must show initiative and take responsibility for the task God has called us to do. B.J. Gallagher and Steve Venture said the ten most important words in finishing strong are: “I won’t wait for others to take the first step.” The three most important words are:”Just do it!”
Jesus was the greatest finisher of all time. At the age of twelve He told his parents, “I must be about My Fathers business.” Later, he told His disciples, “I must
work the works of Him who has sent me” (John 9:4). Facing the cross, He said, “For this cause I was born” (John 18:37). And just before He died, He said,”It
is finished” (John 19:30). Because God’s not dead, He has a plan and purpose for your life and mine. This Sunday we will look at one of the biggest obstacles we face that keeps us from doing what God has called us to do. The Old Testament records for us the story of the children of Israel and the problems that kept them from fulfilling what God had called them to do. We sure don’t want to make the same mistake!
God, the Giver
Possessing an Attitude of Gratitude
October 19, 2014 • Dr. Danny Lovett
God, the Comforter
November 23, 2014 • Dr. Danny Lovett
One of the modern “Christian myths” that ought to be stopped says that when you trust Jesus Christ, you get rid of all your problems. You don’t. It’s true that your basic spiritual problem, your separation from God, has been solved, but with new life in Jesus comes a whole new set of problems that you didn’t face when you were an unbeliever, like: “Why do good people suffer and bad people prosper? or “Why isn’t God answering my prayer? or “When I’m doing my best for the Lord, why do I experience the worst from others?” Christians who say they have no problems are either not telling the truth or not growing and experiencing real life. They’re living in a religious dream world that has blinded them from reality and stifled honest feelings. Like Job’s uncomfortable comforters, they mistake shallow optimism for the peace of God and “the good life” for the blessings of God. You never hear them ask what David and Jesus asked, “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?” (Psalm 22:1, Matthew 27:46). This Sunday we will see how we can have Comfort in the Uncomfortable Times. This will be our last message in the series God’s Not Dead. Don’t miss this very encouraging message for our Thanksgiving Service.