Our Blessed Hope

 Temple Baptist Church - 6-10-2026

1 Corinthians 15:19

 

Introduction: 

A.  I think, at this beginning point of this sermon, that it would be beneficial for me to define the word hope in relation to both the world and the believer. 

 

1.  The Hope of the world is a hopeless one.  Those who have a false hope have no hope.

 

1 Thessalonians 4:13  But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

a)  Those who have a false hope.   A merit-based salvation.  When asked, “If you were to die today, are you sure that you would go to Heaven?” the typical answer is “I hope so!”  This is a hope with no real basis of expectation but, rather, the grasping of some spiritual “straw” by those who have no concept of biblical salvation. 

 

Proverbs 14:12  There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

 

b)  Those who have no hope.  Atheists and agnostics.  The lost individual certainly hopes to go to Heaven but has no assurance or expectation.  The lost man has no real hope.  He has wishes and desires accompanied by pain and anxiety.  Either that there is no hereafter or that hereafter is neither knowable nor attainable.

 

Job 8:13  So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite’s hope shall perish:

 

2.  The Believer’s Hope is a living hope.

 

1 Peter 1:3-4  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  (4)  To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

 

Lively - A primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively): - life (-time), (a-) live (-ly), quick (made alive)

 

a)  When asked the same question, the believer says, “I certainly would go to Heaven!”  This is a blessed assurance that Heaven is his or hers through the grace of God and is not a matter of question. 

 

b)  This hope implies confidence coupled with both pleasure and joy. Hope: Expectation, confidence, trust.  Hope is the confident expectation of future good based on the promises and faithfulness of God.

 

1)  It is an assuring hope. It has substance and evidence.  Hebrews 11:1  Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 

 

2)  It is a consoling hope.  2 Thessalonians 2:16  Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

 

B.  There is little hope in this life of sorrow, and our hope and expectation are therefore eternal, not temporal.

 

Job 7:6  My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and are spent without hope.

 

C.  The Christian’s hope is not in a denomination or dogma but is found in the person and finished work of Christ Jesus alone.

 

Titus 2:13  Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

 

1 Timothy 1:1  Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

 

D.  Here are ten things that biblical hope brings to the life of the Christian.

 

1.  Our Blessed Hope Brings Confidence - Psalms 31:24  Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

 

Job 14:7  For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.

 

Psalms 16:9  Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

 

2.  Our Blessed Hope Brings Happiness - Psalms 146:5  Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:

 

Psalms 144:15  Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.

 

3.  Our Blessed Hope Brings Peace In The Face Of Death - Proverbs 14:32  The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

 

1 Thessalonians 4:13  But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

 

4.  Our Blessed Hope Brings Contentment - Jeremiah 17:7  Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

 

Lamentations 3:21-26   This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22  It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24  The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25  The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26  It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

 

5.  Our Blessed Hope Brings Patience - Romans 5:1-9  Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2  By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3  And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4  And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5  And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. 6  For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7  For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8  But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9  Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

 

6.  Our Blessed Hope Brings Expectation - Romans 8:14-25  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15  For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16  The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17  And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint–heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18  For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19  For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20  For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, 21  Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22  For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. 23  And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. 24  For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 25  But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

 

Ephesians 1:15-18  Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16  Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17  That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18  The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

 

7.  Our Blessed Hope Brings Loving Service - Philippians 1:19-20  For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20  According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21  For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22  But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23  For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

 

Colossians 1:3-6  We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4  Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5  For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6  Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

 

8.  Our Blessed Hope Brings Longing - Titus 2:13  Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

 

Revelation 22:20  He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

 

9.  Our Blessed Hope Brings Witness - 1 Peter 3:15  But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

 

10.  Our Blessed Hope Brings Purification - 1 John 3:3  And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

The Aspects of Worship

 Temple Baptist Church - 6-7-2026

Psalm 96

 

A.  The Psalms teach over and over to God’s people how and when to worship.  I call “worship” the missing ingredient in churches. 

 

1.  Worship is not just attendance.  A believer can attend every church service and still not get involved in the worship service.

 

2.  Worship is a personal thing that leads to the corporate worship of the local church. 

 

3.  Worship requires involvement along with order.  I have seen worship services that got out of control.  I have seen singing and praise take the place of preaching. 

 

4.  Preachers said, “It got on tonight, and I didn’t even get to preach.”  At that point, my question is “Got on what?’ 

 

5.  The church house is the pillar and ground of the truth!  The church is where the pastor is commanded to preach the Word.

 

B.  Worship also encourages one another.  Hebrews 10:25 tells us to encourage one another.  “One another” means I need to encourage you but you also need to encourage me!  It is reciprocal! 

 

C.  So, I believe that Psalm 96 deals with the personal aspect of worship. Let’s break the psalm down into its parts as they concern worship.

 

1.  The Aspect of Singing.  Verses 1-2.  I cannot overstate the importance of personal singing.

 

Psalms 96:1-2  O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.  (2)  Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

 

a.  Our singing is to be vocal.  Totally different from the making melody in our hearts when filled with the Spirit.  Open your mouth and let her go!  Make a loud noise.

 

b.  Our singing is to be continual.  This speaks of a new worship each time we worship.  Worship last week did not extend to this evening.  

 

2. The Aspect of Worship. Verses 3-5.  “worth ship”  Declaring what God means to us.

 

Psalms 96:3-5  Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.  (4)  For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.  (5)  For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

 

a.  Declaring God's Glory to an unsaved world.  Don’t be afraid to talk about the Lord before the lost.  “Let your light so shine” that the world will see Christ in you, the Hope of glory.

 

b.  Declaring God’s Greatness before the Church.  Popcorn testimonies.  If God has done something special for us, we need to share it in the church as an encouragement.

 

3.  The Aspect of Giving.  Verses 6-9.  

 

Psalm 96:6-9  Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. (7)  Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.  (8)  Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. (9)  O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. 

 

a.  Give the Lord Honor and Majesty.  Put God in His proper place.  He is worthy to be praised.

 

b.  Give the Lord Your Strength.  Allow God to use you.  God wants and uses bodies.

 

c.  Give the Lord an Offering.  An offering is above the tithe. 

 

d.  Give the Lord a Holy Life.  The beauty of holiness.

 

4.  The Aspect of Submission.  Verse 10. 

 

Psalm 96:10  Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously. 

 

a.  Worship bows to the Sovereignty of God.  Acceptance of God’s will and way as what he deems best.  Just praise the Lord despite of circumstances.  People normally praise the Lord when all things are good and what we want. 

 

b.  Worship submits to God’s Ruling. 

 

Luke 22:42  Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

 

5.  The Aspect of Anticipation.  Verses11-13. 

 

Psalm 96:11-13  Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.  (12)  Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice  (13)  Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

 

a. Creation rejoices in anticipation as:  The heavens rejoice, the earth is glad, the sea roars, the field is joyful, and the trees rejoice. All creation looks forward to the reign of their Creator.

 

b.  The believer is filled with Hope.   Titus 2:13  Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

 

Necessities For Building a Church

 Temple Baptist Church - 6-7-2026

Acts 2:41-47

 

Introduction: 

A.  The Lord wants to build His church according to Matthew 16:18.  “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” It is the Lord’s desire to see the churches grow.  I understand what time it is, but God’s people need to be busy about the Father’s business.

 

B.  The Lord is the one Who will build the church.  Psalms 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

 

C. But the Lord uses people to get the job done.  We need not sit back, do nothing, and expect the church to flourish.  Our job is to “be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.” 

 

D.  Many today think that what I am and will be preaching on the subject of the local church is “Hard Preaching,” but it will be subjects that should come naturally with a spiritual people.  The key is found in verse 41.  A saved membership that became obedient to the Lord!

 

E.  In order for a church to grow both physically and spiritually, some things have to be evident in the church.

 

IN ORDER TO BUILD A CHURCH THAT HONORS GOD, WE MUST HAVE what the first church in Jerusalem had.

 

1.  A Word Of God That Has Free Course And Is Glorified - 2 Thessalonians 3:1   Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:  (Satan hates the church that makes much of the Word of God!  The religionist says that we are majoring on a minor while we are actually majoring on THE MAJOR!) 

 

Isaiah 55:10-11 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

 

a.  We Must Make Much Of The Word Of God - Psalms 138:2  I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

 

b.  We Must Hear The Word Of God - Acts 20:32  And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

 

c.  We Must Heed The Word Of God - Colossians 3:16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

 

James 1:22  But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

 

2.  A Willingness To Work - Nehemiah 4:6  So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. 

 

Every piece of the “body” has a function, and if all do not work for the betterment of all, then part of the work of the church will not get done.

 

3.  A Burden For Souls - Matthew 9:37-38 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

 

Proverbs 11:30  The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

 

4.  A Heart For Missions - 2 Corinthians 8:5 And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.

 

Galatians 4:15 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.

 

5.  An Uncompromising Stand On Both Doctrine And Separation - 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

 

1 Thessalonians 2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

 

6.  A Holy Membership - Ephesians 5:3  But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

 

2 Timothy 2:21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

 

7.  A Fervency In Prayer And Supplication - Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

 

          1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.

 

8.  A Fervent Love For Each Other - 1 Peter 1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

 

John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

 

9.  A Sacrificial Stewardship - Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

 

a.  Though God does not need our money, He chooses to use it to care for the church, the pastor, and missions.

 

b.  You do not tithe and give; the church bills go unpaid; the pastor must work a secular job; and the missions board would be blank! 

 

c.  And, if you are saved, God will not bless you!

 

2 Corinthians 9:6  But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

The Importance of the Resurrection

 Temple Baptist Church - 6-3-2026

1 Corinthians 15:12-23

 

Introduction: Last week, we found the perversion of the Gospel, called “another gospel,” spreading throughout Asia and now evidently creeping into the Corinthian church.  Tonight, we find the reason for Paul’s doctrinal definition (verses 3-4) and determined defense of the Gospel in chapter 15.  The importance of the resurrection!

A.  The resurrection of Jesus Christ is often called the “Capstone of the Gospel.”  Without the resurrection, the Gospel is not completed as stated:

 

1 Corinthians 15:3-4  For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;  (4)  And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

 

B.  An incomplete Gospel spells an unfinished work and, therefore, a failed means of salvation.

 

C.  The importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is also found in the satanic attacks made by wicked men.

 

1.  Hidden by the Saved. 

 

a)  The Gospel is found in our newness of life lived before the world. 2 Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 

 

b)  The Gospel is found in our sharing to those who are lost.  John 5:29  And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

 

2.  Attacked by Satan.  2 Corinthians 4:3  In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

 

a)  Satan blinds through the perversion of the Gospel.  Either by teaching a spiritual resurrection only or a denial of the resurrection.

 

b)  Satan blinds through the denial of his followers.

 

2 Timothy 2:17-18  And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;  (18)  Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

 

D.  Evidently, the Corinthian believers had some measure of influence that denied the resurrection.

 

1 Corinthians 15:12  Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

 

E.  The importance of the Gospel: 

 

1.  If Christ be not risen, then He is not who He said that He was! – vs. 13.  “then is Christ not risen”

 

Romans 1:4  And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

 

2.  If Christ be not risen, then we preachers are wasting both our time and yours. – vs. 14  “then is our preaching vain” We preachers need to get a job!

 

3.  If Christ be not risen, then you are simply deceived and no better off than the rest of the world. – vs. 14.  “and your faith is also vain”  You are wasting your time coming to church to hear God’s Word. 

 

4.  If Christ be not risen, then we are liars of the worst kind. – vs. 15.  “Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God”  Testified - to make a solemn declaration under oath, for the purpose of establishing or making proof of some act to a court.

 

5.  If Christ be not risen, then our sins remain. – vs. 17.  “ye are yet in your sins”

 

6.  If Christ be not risen, then our loved ones are gone forever. – vs. 18.  “Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished”

 

7.  If Christ be not risen, then we are the most miserable of all people. – vs. 19.  “we are of all men most miserable”  Let us eat, drink, and be merry like the rest of the world.

 

8.  But Christ arose, and all is well!  1 Corinthians 15:20-22  But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.  (21)  For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.  (22)  For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

 

a.  In The Resurrection, We Find Victory – vs. 20  He is who He said He was!

 

1 Corinthians 15:55-57  O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56  The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57  But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

b.  In The Resurrection, We Find Encouragement – vs. 22  The gospel does work and sinners are eternally changed!

 

Mark 16:15  And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

 

Romans 1:16   For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

 

c.  In The Resurrection, We Find Hope – vs. 23-26

 

1)  The Resurrection Is The Seal Of God’s Acceptance Of The Sacrifice Of Christ

 

2)  The Resurrection Is The Seal Of Our Salvation In Christ

 

3)  The Resurrection Is The Seal Of Our Security For Eternity

 

a)  Faith is not a farce, but a force.

 

2b)  Forgiveness is not a fallacy, but a fact.

 

c)  Faithful aren't finished, but forever.

 

d)  Future isn't a forfeit, but fantastic. 

Be Still and Know That I Am God

 Temple Baptist Church - 5-31-2026

Psalms 46

Introduction: 

A.  Psalm 46 is a psalm of confidence in troubled times.

 

1.  Many believe this psalm inspired A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, and rightly so, because Psalm 46 presents God as the unshakable refuge of His people.

 

2.  It was written both during and for future days of shaking, uncertainty, fear, and warfare. The earth is moving, mountains are collapsing, waters are roaring, kingdoms are raging — yet in the middle of all the chaos, God’s people are called to confidence, calmness, and faith.

 

3.  This psalm reminds us that while the world changes, God never changes.  Though we live in the 21^st century, we still face these things both mentally and physically. 

 

B.  Three Enemies that you and I face each day can cause us to “look back” if we are not careful.  The devil is on a rampage today and is doing all that he can to disable, discourage, defile, or destroy God’s people. 

 

1.  Worry - Philippians 4:6  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

 

2.  Fear - Deuteronomy 31:8  And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

 

3.  Discouragement - Joshua 1:9  Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

 

C.  Let’s look at the breakdown of the psalm.

 

1.  A Declaration of What God is - 1-7

 

a.  A Refuge (hiding place)- 1a

b.  A Strength - 1b

c.  A VERY Present Help - 1c

d.  A calm in the storm - 2-3

e.  A river of joy - 4

f.  An ever-present Saviour - do not have to run to our Refuge - He is there – 7

 

2.  A Declaration of What He Has Done - 8-9

 

a.  He has been victorious in every past circumstance

b.  He has never failed in His purpose

 

3.  A Declaration of What We Are To Do - 10-11

 

a.  Remain still- 10

b.  Remember who He is - 10

c.  Place your confidence in Him - 11

 

BE STILL - (When & Why?)

 

A.  Be Still When?

 

1.  Be Still When You Are Disappointed

 

Isaiah 40:31  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

 

2.  Be Still When You Are Discouraged

 

John 16:33  These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

 

Psalms 4:4  Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

 

3.  Be Still When You Are Distressed

 

Philippians 4:6-7  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 

4.  Be Still When You Are Doubtful

 

Proverbs 3:5-6  Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

         

B.  Be Still Why?  (Circumstances Can Alter Our Perception Of God)

 

1.  Be Still Because God's Time May Not Be Our Time.

 

Psalms 145:15  The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.

 

2.  Be Still Because We May Not Have The Proper Perspective

 

Exodus 14:13  And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

 

3.  Be Still Because God's Will May Not Be Ours

 

2 Corinthians12:9  And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

 

4.  Be Still Because We Need To Remain Confident In Him

 

Hebrews 10:35  Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.

 

5.  Be Still Because He Is Still God!

 

Isaiah 43:11  I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.