One Life Church Sermons

23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:23-25 www.onelifepunxsy.org/give

There is a big difference between fear and concern. Fear paralyzes you, concern motivates you.  “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.

Jesus is further clarifying the membership rules of the Kingdom of Heaven: Entrance is by God’s grace alone.

The Gift of Salvation is Immeasurably Great

First Fruits: Offerings of the produce of the land, being the first and best of the crops, given in acknowledgment of God’s abundant blessings.

Creation has limited power, but God is limitless!  By God’s Unlimited POWER no situation or circumstance or person can have power over us.

Blessed are those who have not seen and still believe.

Regardless of situation, sentiment, or sinful practice, everyone has access to life in Jesus Christ - who was alive, and was dead, and is now alive forevermore! ARE YOU STILL STANDING AT THE CROSS, OR HAVE YOU COME OVER TO SEE THE EMPTY TOMB? JESUS IS ALIVE!

Let nothing and no one keep you from confessing faith in Christ.

Looking at the story of Lazarus, we see that sometimes God allows pain for a purpose.  He is still loving us.

Throughout John, he aims to show a non-believing world that Jesus is the long awaited Messiah. In John 10 Jesus declares he is God’s Good Shepherd, fulfilling prophecy.