Read: Psalm 107:1-8
Seek First the Kingdom of God
The Importance of Preaching The Gospel
Read: Matthew 9:35-38
SERMON NOTES
Introduction: Preaching the gospel is the core of Jesus’ ministry. Why?
Because of His _____________________ (vs. 35,36)
He saw the real issues of man.
Distressed
Lost
No Shepherd
Because of His ___________________ (vs. 37)
The harvest is plenteous
The labor are few
Conclusion: Pray to the Lord of the harvest that He will send forth labourers into the harvest.
Honouring God's Name
Read: Exodus 1-7
SERMON NOTES
Introduction: God wants us to honour His Name. We are bearers of His Name. We were designed to reflect His image and likeness. This is the rationale of the 3rd commandment.
We are not to take the Lord’s Name in vain. Instead we are to honour Him by our lips and by our lives.
3 Practical Mandates from this Command:
The Mandate of AWE.
Let us never stop being amazed of God’s Name and CharacterThe Mandate of REVERENCE.
let us Cultivate a Deep Respect for God’s Person.The Mandate of MISSION
Let us Entrance our Purpose in Him.
TO HONOUR GOD’S NAME IS TO HONOUR HIM BY OUR LIPS AND BY OUR LIVES!
TRUE WORSHIP IS TO SHOW THE WORTHINESS OF GOD BY WHAT WE SAY AND WHAT WE DO!