http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/ Sermons Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:21:26 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en (c) South Fulton Street Church of Christ Sunday Sermons South Fulton Street Church of Christ Travis Allen info@sfultonstreetchurch.org http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/ http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/components/com_sermonspeaker/media/itunes.jpg Sermons no Fulton, Sermon, Speak http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10036&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10036&Itemid= Robert Lee 22:32:00 no What Fills You?, Robert Lee What Fills You? http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10037&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10037&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:32:54 no Working Together for God, Robert Lee Working Together for God http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10034&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10034&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:42:12 no Our Greatest Helper, Robert Lee Our Greatest Helper http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10035&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10035&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:36:20 no The Holy Spirit Makes a Difference, Robert Lee The Holy Spirit Makes a Difference http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10033&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10033&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:35:06 no The Pollution of Sin, Robert Lee The Pollution of Sin http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10032&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10032&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:32:23 no Hard or Soft Heart: How Will We Choose to Respond to God?, Robert Lee Hard or Soft Heart: How Will We Choose to Respond to God? http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10031&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10031&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:40:47 no Freedom Within, Robert Lee Freedom Within http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10030&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10030&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:32:24 no Living a Worthy Life, Robert Lee Living a Worthy Life http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10028&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) John 4:19-26 Worship is the reverent love for God and the forms by which it is expressed. Isaiah 6:1-3, Rev. 4:1-5:14.... Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10028&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:36:53 no Worshiping God in Spirit, Robert Lee Worshiping God in Spirit John 4:19-26 Worship is the reverent love for God and the forms by which it is expressed. Isaiah 6:1-3, Rev. 4:1-5:14. God is calling us to worship him. God is never confused about what he wants, but sometimes we are confused about worshiping in spirit and truth (John 4:19-26). "Where should be worshiping?" is the question from the Samaritan woman asked Jesus. Jesus says the place isn't what's important, but the participation of the heart and the Spirit in worship. Being Spiritual People 1 Cor 2:10-15 - The Holy Spirit has come from God to you. The spirit of the world is removed and replaced by God's Holy Spirit to make us spiritual people. Go inside and repent, change, and orient towards God. Rom. 12:1 - Present yourself to God as a physical sacrifice to his service. 1 Peter 2:4-5 - We are living stones to build a Spiritual temple for sacrifice to God - sacrifices of praise that come from our inner beings. Heb. 13:16. The Fruit of God's Spirit Within John 7:37-39 - (Acts 2) - The Spirit of God is Poured out on mankind. Jesus says that people will never be thirsty. Part of the rivers of living water is praises for God (Eph. 5:18). Acts 7:51 - Stephen says that these men were resisting the Spirit of God. 1 Thess. 5:16-20 - Don't quench the Spirit. We have a choice - seek the Spirit or quench the Spirit. Becoming Spiritual People John 3:38 - Be born of the Spirit. Allow God to work within us by being born of the Spirit. We are no longer bound to the physical world, but to God's Spirit. 1 Peter 1:22-23 - We can change our hearts by reading the word of God. Gal. 3:1-3 -Receive the Spirit by faith in the word of God.  The word will perfect you. Have a spiritual mindset to worship God in spirit.                       http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10029&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) John 4:19-24 Jesus says it is important to worship God in spirit and truth. We need to be spiritual people. What... Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10029&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:29:17 no Worshiping God in Truth, Robert Lee Worshiping God in Truth John 4:19-24 Jesus says it is important to worship God in spirit and truth. We need to be spiritual people. What does worshiping God in truth mean?  Worship with Sincerity Heb. 10:22 - Have a true heart in worship. Seek to worship God. 2 Cor. 2:17 - Preach Christ from a pure heart not for personal earthly gain. Worshiping according to rules. Heb. 9:1 - The first covenant (the law) had divine rules for worship. There were many laws and rules to follow. 1 Cor. 11:2-16 - Today we are instructed to have orderly instructive public worship. Truth in Jesus Christ John 1:14, 17 - Jesus became flesh and he is truth. Because of our faith we gain truth through Christ. John 14:6-7 - The only way to God is through Christ. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Testimony Regarding Jesus John 5:33 - John the Baptist testified to the greatness and truth of Jesus. John 14:16-17, 15:26-27 - Jesus said we received the Spirit of truth from God and he testified to the truth. Doing All in Jesus' Name John 14:13-14 - We ask for all from God through Jesus. Col. 3:16-17 - Let the word dwell in you and do all in his name. Worship the fullness of God. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10027&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10027&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:30:41 no Come to the Feast, Robert Lee Come to the Feast http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10026&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 30 May 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10026&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:30:12 no Striving Against Sin, Robert Lee Striving Against Sin http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10024&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 23 May 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10024&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:22:33 no Leaders from God, Robert Lee Leaders from God http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10025&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) The Church needs to be going where God desires We don't need leaders to stay in the same place. Gen. 11:8-9 -... Sun, 23 May 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10025&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:29:35 no Following Leaders, Robert Lee Following Leaders The Church needs to be going where God desires We don't need leaders to stay in the same place. Gen. 11:8-9 - The tower of Babel - God sent the people where he wanted them. Genesis 12:1-3 - Abraham was willing to respond to God. Matt. 28:19 - God said go. We as a church need to be ready to do God's will. The Church needs Visionary Leaders 2 Cor. 11:2 - We need to be able to respond as a congregation to the leaders' vision. Eph. 4:11-16 - We are connected to the head, Christ Jesus, Col. 1:28 Heb. 5:12 - We as a congregation need to mature as Christians so that we can take advantage of opportunities to serve God. The Church needs Members Willing to Follow Eph. 5:1 - We need to follow God first of all. John 10:27 - We need to know Jesus' voice and follow him. 1 Cor. 11:1- Our leaders need to imitate Jesus and we can follow their examples in how to live our lives. Phil.3:17 - Paul could say he was an example of how to live for Jesus. The Church Needs the Power of God We often don't understand the help we are getting in times of trouble. John 15:5 - Apart from God we can do nothing. 2 Cor. 3:5 - All our strength comes from God. Eph. 3:16, 6:10, Phil. 4:13 -Our faith, hope and strength is from God. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10022&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) How do we know if someone is a good mother? How can we judge someone else's motivations? Who is Good? 1 Cor.... Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10022&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:36:06 no Children of Eve, Robert Lee Children of Eve How do we know if someone is a good mother? How can we judge someone else's motivations? Who is Good? 1 Cor. 4:3-5 - God judges motives of the heart. It is easier to judge others than to judge ourselves.  Romans 3:21-26 - Our separation from God is because of our sin. God has provided a way to him through Jesus. God wants us to be his children and has given us a gift in his Son Jesus. To experience closeness with God we must respond to his invitation. Is it too late for us to have a relationship with God? Have we sinned too much? 2 Cor. 5:16-19 - There are still opportunities to serve God and experience his blessings. All things are reconciled in the world by Christ's sacrifice.  Believe God and have hope. Isaiah 43:18-21 - These people had suffered consequences of failure and God said don't think about the past. God makes a way back to him (Joel 2:25). Because of God broken human relationships can be healed. Trust in God. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10023&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10023&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:31:52 no Comforting Love, Robert Lee Comforting Love http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10021&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) James 4:1-10 James continues his discussion on drawing near to God. Submit to God James 4:7 - Let God lead you. Deut. 10:14-16 -... Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10021&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:36:19 no Draw Near to God, Robert Lee Draw Near to God James 4:1-10 James continues his discussion on drawing near to God. Submit to God James 4:7 - Let God lead you. Deut. 10:14-16 - A call on the people to not be stubborn.  Allow God to direct your life. 2 Chron. 30:8-9 - Don't have a hardened attitude toward God. Heb. 12:9 -.God disciplines us out of love for us. Yielding to God brings blessings. Respect God's authority. If we hold back from God we cheat ourselves. Resist the Devil James 4:7 - Put up a fight against the devil so that you can draw near to God. John 14:30 - God's power is there for us. Eph. 6:11 - Put on your spiritual armor. 1 Peter 5:8-10 - Use God's power to resist. Draw Near to God James 4:8 - We can make a choice about having a relationship with God. Ex. 19:22 - God told the priest to come near to God. What the priests were called to do now all Christians are called to. Heb. 4:16, 7:19 - We are called to draw near to God. Become Clean from Sinfulness James 4:8-9 - God wants us to deal with sin in our lives. Ex. 30:19-21 - The priests washed to serve God. We need to be pure before God.  Psalm 24:3-4 - He who can stand is one who has clean hands.  2 Cor. 7:1 - The outer washing is symbolic of our inner cleansing. Matt. 5:4 -Jesus says when we mourn over sin we will be comforted. We need to be sorrowful about the sin in our lives so that we can experience the relief and joy that forgiveness brings. Humble Yourselves before God James 4:10 -Tell God what is really in your heart. Matt. 23:1-2 - These people wanted to be honored. Luke 9:46-48 -The disciples were arguing about who was he most important. Luke 14:711 - Wait to be honored. Luke 22:24-27 - Even at the end the disciples were arguing about who was the greatest. 1 Peter 5:6 -God will lift us up.. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10020&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10020&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:34:08 no God Gives Hope, Robert Lee God Gives Hope http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10018&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Mark 10:17-31, Matt. 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30  We all experience suffering in this world. Jesus came to give us hope. Jesus had... Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10018&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:38:00 no Only God Is Good, Robert Lee Only God Is Good Mark 10:17-31, Matt. 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30  We all experience suffering in this world. Jesus came to give us hope. Jesus had an encounter with a rich young ruler that teaches about hope in this world (Mark 10:17-31). Jesus responds to the rich young ruler, Why do you call me good? Only God is good. The Goodness of God Genesis 1:32 - God created the world and he said it was good. It was good because God made it. Sin has now left its mark on the physical world. Exodus 33:18-19, 34:57 - Moses wanted to see God, but God made his goodness pass by Moses because he couldn't look on God's face. God describes himself as compassionate, gracious, truthful, and moving against sin. Psalm 106:1-2, 119:68, 145:8-9 - God is good and merciful to all. Do we believe in the goodness of God? Do we believe in God's goodness when we are suffering? Do we live our lives every day like God is good and merciful to us? Live your life with hope because of God. We are not God (or perfectly good) Rom. 3:9-18 - No one is that good. All have sinned. No human can claim he or she is as good as God. Rom. 7:18 - Paul says nothing good dwells in me. We can't be good enough on our own. 1 John 1:8 - We can fool ourselves about our sin. When it comes to sin it isn't a comparison between people. It doesn't matter if you are better than someone else; we are still not as good as God. We can't get to eternal life without God. We can't work our way to eternal life. God Saves Us Mark 10:23-27, Matt. 19:23-26, Luke 18:24-27 -The rich have all the physical advantages, but not the spiritual advantages. People can't get to eternal life without God. Rom 3:23-24 - God gives us hope when we are hopeless. Luke 18:9-14 - God exalts the humble. When we see ourselves clearly and have faith in God, that's the way to eternal life.       http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10019&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Cats are difficult to control so the idea of herding cats is absurd. There is something harder than dealing with... Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10019&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:29:55 no Learning to Please God, Robert Lee Learning to Please God Cats are difficult to control so the idea of herding cats is absurd. There is something harder than dealing with cats - dealing with people. God's Amazing Love for difficult people Deut. 32 :( 1-43) 15-18 - Moses sums up the people's response to God's love as saying they forgot the God who gave them birth.  1 Sam. 8:7-9 -The people wanted a king. God says the people are rejecting God as a leader in favor of an earthly king. Neh. 9:26-29 - God had given the people great blessings, but the people did evil before God.  Jer. 44:4-6 -The people would not listen to God. Matt. 21:33-43 - This story tells about a vineyard that was worked by the people and the people refused to give what was due the owner. They rejected the owner. Acts 7:51-52 -These people were called stiff necked. God is loving and merciful to us. Cats (and people) can be difficult! Cats can be trained. If this is true maybe people can be transformed. People can be transformed Jer. 3:17 - God has hope that we can be changed from our stubborn ways. Romans 8:13 - Because God has given his son we can turn away from sin and live. 2 Cor. 3:18 - We are being changed by the Spirit if we focus on Jesus. Eph. 4:20-5:2 - Be renewed in the Spirit. We are called to be a new person in the image of Christ. God calls us to learn to want to please Him. Developing a Desire to Please God Heb. 13:16 - Do the things that please God. 1 Thess. 4:1 -Walk in a way that pleases God. Col. 1:9-12 - Please God in all respects. Enjoy a relationship with God. Eph. 5:7-10, 6:5-8 - Try to learn what is pleasing to God by walking in the light and imitating Christ. Do you believe you can please God? http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10016&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) A Tendency to Hide Gen. 2:25 - The people were not ashamed and there was no need to hide from each... Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10016&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:40:10 no Confessing Sins, Robert Lee Confessing Sins A Tendency to Hide Gen. 2:25 - The people were not ashamed and there was no need to hide from each other or from God. Gen. 3:7-8 - Adam and Eve have sinned and now they are ashamed of their actions. They are now trying to hide from each other and from God. Everything has changed. Psalm 32:1-7 - If we hide our sins on the inside our life drains away. God is the place to hide when He forgives our sins. Open up to God and he will forgive. Bring your sins to God in faith. Prov. 28:13 - God has compassion on the sinful. Don't hide from God. Matt. 23:25-28 - Don't be a hypocrite about your sin. Confess your sin so that you actions follow a pure heart. Don't hide behind traditions to avoid dealing with what is inside your heart. Confront your sin. Be transformed into a new holy person who follows God. Motivated to Repent, Change, Grow 2 Sam. 11-12 -This is the story of David and Bathsheba. David sinned. 2 Sam. 11:27 - Sin is evil in God's eyes. No matter how David covered this sin, God was still grieved. 2 Sam. 12:13 - David confessed his sin against God. He could now be right with God. James 5:14-16 - Confess your sins and prayer for one another. We get in bad situations and these can be the motivation for change. The Spirit of God wants to work with us for good. 1 Peter 2:1-3 - There is no place for any degree of sin in our lives. We need to grow in our salvation. 1 John 1:5-2:2 - Walk in God's light. Confess and be forgiven. Open your heart to God and God will cleanse you. Get your sins into God's light and they will all be gone. Dealing with Hidden Sin Psalm 51:7, 17 - David deals with his sin. Luke 17:3-5 - Jesus wants us to be serious about being right with God and with our human relationships. Have patience with yourself and with others as we recover from sin. 2 Cor. 2:5-11 - Be open about sin and God will forgive.  --Robert Lee, 3-21-10 a.m. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10017&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) We can be very confident in some areas of our lives and very lacking in confidence in other areas of... Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10017&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:36:07 no Confidence from God, Robert Lee Confidence from God We can be very confident in some areas of our lives and very lacking in confidence in other areas of life. Having Confidence Acts 4:13 - These leaders were used to people showing deference to them and were surprised when these two have so much confidence. These two had been with Jesus. Heb. 4:16 - Draw near to God with confidence. Heb. 10:19-22 - We can enter the holy place with confidence because of Jesus. 1 John 5:14 - We pray with confidence. False Confidence Rom. 2:19 - These people thought they could lead others even though they had sin in their lives. Phil. 3:3-4 - Don't put your confidence in the flesh 1 Tim. 1:7 - Don't always listen to the understanding of others. Check for yourself. The Bible is a guide for what we can and should have confidence in. Developing Confidence from God Acts 4:29 - Prayer builds confidence. Ask God for confidence when you are doing his will.  Acts 3:31 - Rely on God's Power and Focus on God and his strength.  Have faith in God. 2 Cor. 3:12 - Hope, believe in God. Because Jesus was raised from the dead we have hope of eternal life. Eph. 3:11-12 - Christ Jesus - we can do all things thru him. 1 Tim. 3:13 - Serve well; do what you do for the Lord well and your confidence will grow. 1 John 3:21-22 - Deal with sin in your life. No self condemnation. Don't let sin or a guilty conscience keep you from service to God. Persevering in Confidence Heb. 3:6. 14 - Hold tightly to your confidence in God Heb. 10:35 - Don't let your faith in God go. 1 John 2:28 - Abide in Him 1 John 4:17 - We can have confidence in the Day of Judgment because of Jesus Christ. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10015&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10015&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:30:36 no Priorities for Judging, Robert Lee Priorities for Judging http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10007&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10007&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:36:27 no Gracious Words: Speaking from the heart, Robert Lee Gracious Words: Speaking from the heart http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10013&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) What's a place you'd like to see - the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Switzerland, or Egypt? Do you... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10013&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:37:40 no Becoming Holy, Robert Lee Becoming Holy What's a place you'd like to see - the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Switzerland, or Egypt? Do you want to see God as much as this place? What are you willing to do? Desiring to see God Ex. 33:18-23 - God allowed Moses to see the glory of God even though he couldn't come face to face with God. John 14:7-10 - When you have seen Jesus you've seen God. These people got what Moses never had. Rev. 22:3-4 -This is the promise to all people who believe - You will see God face to face. We will have his name written on our foreheads. Today we can see God through people at work doing his business. A Need for Holiness Psalm 11:7 (17:15) - The righteous can see God Isaiah 33:15-17 - The upright shall see God Matt. 5:8 - The pure of heart shall see God Heb. 12:4-14 - God deals with those who have faith. God corrects us so that we can share his holiness. Go after holiness in your life so that you can see God. Do you want to have a life full of purity or a life full of pollution? Just as we choose pure water to drink physically we need to choose holiness in our Spiritual lives. Pursuing Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-16 - Be holy in all your behavior like God. 1 John 3:2-3 -We are children of God and we must purify ourselves because he is pure. 1 Thess. 4:7 - God has called us to be set apart to be like him. To keep our cars clean we wash the car and we keep from driving in dirty places. If we are serious about Spiritual purity, we are washed by God and we avoid sinful situations. We are going to sin, so we need God's grace. To be pure we need both God's grace and avoiding sin. 1 Cor. 9:24-27 -Paul was disciplined so he could be saved. He was working at his purity. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10014&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10014&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:34:19 no Being Holy, Robert Lee Being Holy http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10011&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) This week was the beginning of the 2010 Winter Olympics. This is the venue for many feats of physical prowess.... Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10011&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:37:40 no The Importance of Every Member: Being Involved in the Work of God's Kingdom, Robert Lee The Importance of Every Member: Being Involved in the Work of God's Kingdom This week was the beginning of the 2010 Winter Olympics. This is the venue for many feats of physical prowess. Some events are no longer part of the games. One event no longer part of the games is Tug-of-War. This can be fun or painful. Another type of Tug-of-War is emotional conflict. Churches today can become conflicted over different people's agendas. Early Churches Involved in Tug-of-War Use of Spiritual Gifts 1 Cor. 12:1-13:13 - All gifts are from God Romans 12:1-13 - We are all part of the same body Eph. 4:7-16 - Each has a gift and we should be unified 1 Peter 4:10-11 - No matter what gifts all glory belongs to God, through Jesus Christ James 1:17 - Every gift comes from God. Knowing Our Gifts Asking God to help us know what our gifts are (James 1:5 ) -We must use our gifts for the good of the body. We must pray to know how we can give to the body. 2 Tim. 1:6 - Be a mirror for one another. Encourage others in using their gifts Developing Our Gifts Even though God freely presents us with spiritual gifts we must put forth efforts to develop those gifts 1 Cor. 3:1-4 , Heb. 5:11 Use Our Gifts 1 Cor. 13:1-3 -Love is the motivation 1 Peter 5:8-11 -Overcome obstacles and use your gifts Appreciate Our Gifts Phil. 2:13 - We must believe God is working through us. God works in us to both will and do. 1 Thess 5:11-13 - We encourage one another regarding the use of our gifts May we be unified in using our spiritual gifts. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10012&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10012&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:33:44 no The Habits of a Servant Leader, Robert Lee The Habits of a Servant Leader http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10009&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) PBS recently ran a documentary called "This Emotional Life." This series summed up having good emotional health by saying having... Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10009&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:33:25 no Going Visiting: Christians Connecting with One Another, Robert Lee Going Visiting: Christians Connecting with One Another PBS recently ran a documentary called "This Emotional Life." This series summed up having good emotional health by saying having good relationships with people will lead to happiness. As Christians we have the blessings of a relationship with God and with other Christians. God Visits His People To Punish - Exodus 20:5 , Num. 14:18 , Deut 5:9 - God helps people make changes To Bless -Ruth 1:6 , 1Sam. 2:21, Psalm 65::9 , Luke 1:68 , 7:16- God brings blessings There is closeness between God and his people. Church Leaders Are to Visit 1 Tim. 3:1 - Overseers are to go out of the way to visit the flock. 1 Peter 5:2 - Shepherds should do this job willingly James 5:13-15 - The sick should call on the elders to pray over them. The elders must make the visit. This is a spiritual blessing for the physically sick. We are All to Visit One Another 2 Tim. 1:16-18 - This is an example of someone visiting a prisoner. Visitation can refresh the spirit. Heb. 10:23-26 -At the assembly we have a chance to be spiritually refreshed. Matt. 25:34-36 - Jesus describes his servants as people who will make contact with others to build them up. James 1:27 - Visit orphans and widows to have pure religion. We never know what a difference our contacts with others can make in their lives. God Sees Us (James 1:27 ) 2 Chron. 16:9a - God wants to support those whose hearts are his; He is watching to help those who are doing good. Luke 15:20 - The prodigal’s father saw him and came to him http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10010&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10010&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:33:53 no The Hands of a Servant Leader, Robert Lee The Hands of a Servant Leader http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10008&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) God knows all about his people. He watches over us and judges our actions. Examples in the Book of Acts Acts 6:1-7... Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10008&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:43:00 no Qualities of Godly Leaders, Robert Lee Qualities of Godly Leaders God knows all about his people. He watches over us and judges our actions. Examples in the Book of Acts Acts 6:1-7 -Overseeing food distribution. This church was experiencing diversity of culture and background which caused a problem. This problem needed to be dealt with. The congregation was lead to solve the problem without neglecting the Word of God. The people chosen to lead were committed to the word and they were chosen by the congregation. The qualities they had were to be of good reputation (moral), full of the Spirit (spiritual), and to be full of wisdom (practical). The congregation brought these people to the apostles who lay on their hands. Acts 14:21-23 -Appointing elders was essential to keep the Church going forward. These people were appointed after prayer and fasting. Qualities of Elders and Deacons 1 Tim. 3:1-13 - The first quality of a leader is to want to do the job for good of the kingdom. A leader must have these qualities. How close are you to meeting these qualities? These qualifications are what it looks like to be moral, spiritual, and practically wise. Putting this in practice today is challenging. Titus 1:5 - Elders must be above reproach and hold fast the word. This is not a check list when appointing leaders. Leaders must demonstrate wisdom and be full of the Spirit. Older Women Titus 2:3-5 -Must have a good reputation, must be wise, and full of the Spirit 1 Tim. 5:5 , 9-10 - Women pray night and day. A woman at this stage of life is a spiritual powerhouse. Paul's Objective 1 Tim. 1:5 - The goal is love All Christians should be striving to achieve the qualities of Christian leaders. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10003&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) The Humility of Jesus John 13:1-17 - Jesus washed the disciples' feet. Jesus was willing to sacrifice himself for others benefit... Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10003&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:31:28 no The Heart of a Servant Leader, Robert Lee The Heart of a Servant Leader The Humility of Jesus John 13:1-17 - Jesus washed the disciples' feet. Jesus was willing to sacrifice himself for others benefit Phil. 2:3-11 - Have an attitude of humility towards others and look out for others good not just your own. Follow Jesus' example as he humbled himself to die on the cross for our sake. Questions to ask to check your attitudes Do you think you own everything or do you think it’s all on loan from God? Am I self serving or a servant to others? What best describes our EGO? Edging God Out - or -Exalting God Only How do I handle negative feedback? - fear, anger, denial, sadness, curiosity, gratitude Do I plan for successors?� Luke 9:45-50 , Phil 1:15-18 - Thanksgiving for preaching of the gospel 2 Tim. 2:2 - Plan for others to preach How well do we respect other people? Rom. 12:10 , 1Pet. 2:17 Edging God Out Loving something other than God Trusting in something other than God Valuing someone else’s opinion more than God Pride or Fear are the results of separation from God - Prov. 29:25 Exalting God Only Worship God only Depend on God completely God is the only judge God is watching us. Following Christ example we gain Humility Rom. 12:3 , Confidence Prov. 14:26 , Inspiration and commitment James 3:13-18 , Forgiveness and grace, Eph. 1:7-8 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10004&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) In our world many disasters are caused or aggravated by poor leadership. If there is poor leadership a group cannot... Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10004&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:34:05 no The Need For Leadership, Robert Lee The Need For Leadership In our world many disasters are caused or aggravated by poor leadership. If there is poor leadership a group cannot react quickly of effectively. Groups working together require leaders. Leaders Needed for Stability Judges17:6, 21:25 -There was no leader in Israel. Everyone did what they thought was right.. Isaiah 53:4-6 - People always go astray without a leader -- like sheep without a Shepard Zechariah 13:7 - The Shepard will die and the sheep will fall away. (Jesus and his disciples) Matt. 26:31 . Leaders Should Protect Acts 20:28-31 - Paul says to watch out for themselves and for the others. He pleads with the leaders to do their jobs. Titus 1:10-16 - Why were elders important? There were people who wanted to lead others astray. We are surrounded by evil and we need people who will point out evil. We need leaders in today's church that are willing to confront evil. Leaders must be respected 1 Thess. 5:12-13 - Hold our leaders in high regard Heb. 13:17 - Obey leaders. We must make the job of the leader as easy as possible. If we are an obstacle to leadership we are accountable for our actions. Leaders are essential in the Church today. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10001&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) We never know when we might be able to testify about Jesus. Recently, one of our Christian brothers, Colt McCoy,... Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10001&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:38:55 no Confessing Christ, Robert Lee Confessing Christ We never know when we might be able to testify about Jesus. Recently, one of our Christian brothers, Colt McCoy, quarterback for the University of Texas, gave a tremendous testimony saying God is in control and that his life s built on the rock. Let us be ready. Pressure from Unbelievers John 7:13 - Some say he is good man. No one was speaking publicly for fear of the Jews. John 9:20-23 - The parents of the blind man were afraid of being cast out of the synagogue. John 12:42-43 - The people were kept quiet about Jesus because the leaders were putting people's approval before God's approval. 1 Peter 4:15-16 - If you suffer because of Jesus you will be blessed. Good and Bad Shame Romans 6:21 - There are things that are bad in our lives that should cause shame. We can repent ad relieve our shame. Mark 8:34-38 (Luke 9:23-26 ) - Jesus says we hurt ourselves when we are ashamed of the name of Jesus and his ways. Have faith that God will help you to speak up. Matt. 10:32-33 - We have a choice to confess or deny Jesus. Silence is denial. Faith lets us speak. Jesus talks to God about us the way we talk to others about him. Paul's Example Romans 1:16-17 - Paul says he wasn't ashamed of the gospel. He took every chance to speak about the gospel. Paul says he couldn't do it on his own he needed the saving power of the gospel. 2 Tim. 1:8-14 -Join with me in suffering for the gospel. We may suffer negative consequences for our confession. God Not Ashamed of Us Heb. 2:11-13 , 17 - Jesus is not ashamed of us. He became like us. Heb. 11:16 - God loved us and has prepared a place for us. http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10002&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10002&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:32:18 no Talking About God, Robert Lee Talking About God http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10000&Itemid= info@sfultonstreetchurch.org (Robert Lee) We are beginning a new theme - Sharing God. Will we have amazing encounters with God, like Moses had with... Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sfultonstreetchurch.org/index.php?option=com_sermonspeaker&task=singlesermon&id=10000&Itemid= Robert Lee 00:32:34 no Sharing God: Areas Where We Can Grow in 2010, Robert Lee Sharing God: Areas Where We Can Grow in 2010 We are beginning a new theme - Sharing God. Will we have amazing encounters with God, like Moses had with God and the burning bush? Knowing God Exodus 33:13 - Moses encountered God and wanted to know God's ways and his commandments. Moses had a relationship with God. John 17:3 - This is eternal life that we know God. 2 Peter 1:2 - Grace and peace are multiplied with the knowledge of God. 1 John 4:7-10 -Love is from God and those that love know God. When you go and experience something you learn so much more than if you just read about it or see pictures. When you get close to something or someone you find out so much more. What we will experience with God in 2010? Seeking God 1 Chronicles 28:9 - If you seek God, he will be found by you. Psalm 19:9-10 -Seek God with all your heart. Matt. 7:7-8 -Ask God and Seek Him. Heb. 11:6 - Come to God and Believe who he is. How much trouble would you go to looking for lost money? We put value on things we believe are worth it. Our intensity in seeking is directly related to how much we value him. Being Transformed by God 2 Cor. 3:14-18 - When we turn to God we are changed Rom. 12:2 , Eph. 2:10 - God changes us to be like Jesus Our goal is to move closer to what God wants us to be. God will help us grow. God is seeking us and we must seek him. We will know him better and develop a close relationship with him. What can you do to know God better in 2010?