Worth It
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SPEAK TO NEED
HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU ARE HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION IN LIFE? There are many roads to choose from, but only one leads to life. What?
14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.
Yes, but sometimes the easy road is all I am interested in; AM I RIGHT ABOUT IT? Why, because I get tired sometimes because living right is now is, but I have learn that it is worth it! I resist difficulty because… d and THE RESISTANCE IS REAL, and there are relationships that can pull us away from the joy and strength of out lives. Tell someone near your resist the pull!
Hallelujah, God has a word for us today to help us resist the pull! Tell someone near your resist the pull; resist the pull!
PLEASE STAND WITH ME FOR THE READING OF GOD’S HOLY WORD!
6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted by you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.
8 For even if I made you grieve with my letter, I do not regret it—though I did regret it, for I see that that letter grieved you, though only for a while.
9 As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us.
10 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.
11 For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced in you, but also what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what punishment! At every point you have proved yourselves innocent in the matter.
12 So although I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the one who did the wrong, nor for the sake of the one who suffered the wrong, but in order that your earnestness for us might be revealed to you in the sight of God.
State Key Verse: For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced in you, but also what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what punishment! At every point you have proved yourselves innocent in the matter. (2 Cor 7:11)
I like to preach this morning as the Holy Spirit guides from the thought...
State the Title: WORTH IT! <Tells somebody don’t give up on Jesus…it worth it
WORTH IT!
WORTH IT!
Prayer of Illumination: Father, send your Holy Spirit and fill us that our hearts are receptive to your word. Help me to be faithful to your word, give me clarity needful for our journey, give me your power to preach with the authority you have given, and passion for your glory to be revealed, guide us by your wisdom, may I decrease and you INCREASE LORD JESUS and set all captives free, loosen every chain in Jesus name.
INTRODUCTION
When we were pregnant with Alexandra and Joshua?... Adjustments had to be made in the way we lived, sacrifice was required, our old way of living was fading away, but when they were born we celebrated!
In similar ways Paul has been in labor...
Who: The Apostle Paul writes this letter to the church of Corinth (planted on second missionary journey) and sends it by Titus hand. This is the 4th and final letter; 1 Cor was the second letter, the first letter as lost, the 3rd was the tearful letter possibly following his painful second visit.
What: A minority of the church of Corinth are still questioning Paul’s Apostleship; false apostles are now there in the church, Paul defends his apostleship of Jesus Christ because the Gospel and the spiritual life of the Corinthian Church is as stake.
When: He wrote this letter on his 3rd missionary journey.
Where: From Macedonia
Why: Paul loves the Church of Corinth and desires them to come alive to purify themselves from corruption in the body and spirit, to be practicing and perfecting holiness in reverence for GOD. Now Paul sees that the letter he sent was not in vain, that the word of God is manifesting itself in their lives.
Our text reveals the accomplishments of the church at Corinth Paul sees and now celebrates. But, how can we celebrate the good turns we have made that are pleasing in God’s sight?
Our text reveals the accomplishments of the church at Corinth Paul sees and now celebrates. But, how can we celebrate the good turns we have made that are pleasing in God’s sight?
He helps us to...
I. SEE THE LORD TURNING OUR HEAD (vv. 6-7)
I. SEE THE LORD TURNING OUR HEAD (vv. 6-7)
A. ________ What turns our head can get us in serious trouble sometime.
A. ________ What turns our head can get us in serious trouble sometime.
13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
somebody thanking God now for the great escapes he has given us.
look at our text.
6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted by you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.
LISTEN
B. IT IS IMPORTANT TO SEE THE THINGS GOD IS DOING AND PEOPLE GOD IS USING IN YOUR LIFE.
B. IT IS IMPORTANT TO SEE THE THINGS GOD IS DOING AND PEOPLE GOD IS USING IN YOUR LIFE.
18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
Where does your prophetic vision have you looking?
C. Can you see him turn your head______________? See him changing your desires, moving out of your comfort zone and finding comfort in what he is doing. ITS TURNING AROUND!
C. Can you see him turn your head______________? See him changing your desires, moving out of your comfort zone and finding comfort in what he is doing. ITS TURNING AROUND!
Our text reveals the accomplishments of the church at Corinth Paul sees and now celebrates. But, how can we celebrate the good turns we have made that are pleasing in God’s sight?
He helps us to...
II. SEE THE LORD TURNING OUR HEART (vv. 8-10)
II. SEE THE LORD TURNING OUR HEART (vv. 8-10)
A. ______ Sin and irrisposibility can cause regret and disappointment. Guilt can grow up to remorse. Sin can grow to sorrow, but there is no healing in being sorry! Healing comes with turning our hearts to the lord. What?
A. ______ Sin and irrisposibility can cause regret and disappointment. Guilt can grow up to remorse. Sin can grow to sorrow, but there is no healing in being sorry! Healing comes with turning our hearts to the lord. What?
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Watch this; look what Paul sees in them...
8 For even if I made you grieve with my letter, I do not regret it—though I did regret it, for I see that that letter grieved you, though only for a while.
9 As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us.
10 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.
B. When we learn and know how much God loves us we will stay with him no matter how tough this become!
B. When we learn and know how much God loves us we will stay with him no matter how tough this become!
5 He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.
6 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord,
7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Our heart is were we make adjustments. Solomon saw the LORD that the LORD him in position.
9 Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?”
C. Can you see the LORD turning your heart________. You want success, you want victory, you want abundant life and know who has it for you. HE IS TURNING IT AROUND!
C. Can you see the LORD turning your heart________. You want success, you want victory, you want abundant life and know who has it for you. HE IS TURNING IT AROUND!
Our text reveals the accomplishments of the church at Corinth Paul sees and now celebrates. But, how can we celebrate the good turns we have made that are pleasing in God’s sight?
He helps us to...
III. SEE THE LORD TURNING OUR HOPE (vv. 11-12)
III. SEE THE LORD TURNING OUR HOPE (vv. 11-12)
A. _______I have been preaching 10 year on this day. I agree with David.
A. _______I have been preaching 10 year on this day. I agree with David.
25 I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.
Look that the last verses
11 For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced in you, but also what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what punishment! At every point you have proved yourselves innocent in the matter.
12 So although I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the one who did the wrong, nor for the sake of the one who suffered the wrong, but in order that your earnestness for us might be revealed to you in the sight of God.
B. IT IS OUR HOPE NOT OUR HURTS THAT SHAPES OUR FUTURE.
B. IT IS OUR HOPE NOT OUR HURTS THAT SHAPES OUR FUTURE.
1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Faith must be in our Hope and our hope be the Person of Jesus Christ.
20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Things might seem a little bitter right now but our God is in the middle of it with us stirring the pot and soon things with be sweet.
C. Can you see the lord turning you hope________? Are you keeping your eyes on the prize?
C. Can you see the lord turning you hope________? Are you keeping your eyes on the prize?
Recapitulation: We can we celebrate the good turns we have made that are pleasing in God’s sight when we join Him seeing the LORD turning our head to desire the things of him, turning our hearts to endure the suffering with Him, and turning our hope to passion for who we are becoming.
Exhortation ; That’ll Preach! Final Application
We celebrated the birth of our children, but the our labors didn’t end at the pregnancy it continues as parents. Parenting is helping your children learn from mistakes and give birth to their dreams.
GOD sent me here this morning to tell somebody that God is birthing in you a new life...
all your labors
all your sacrifices
sll your suffering
all your pain
all your tears
all your sleepless nights
all your determination is worth it!
Yes…HE IS WORTH IT!
He turned your head because he is worth it
He Changed your heart because he worth it
He turned your hope because he is worth it
He is worthy
Worthy is the Lamb that was slay
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb to receive, holy, glory, wisdom and strength
Worthy is the Lamb!
HE IS WORTH IT
THE LORD TURNS US AROUND TOWARD HIM BECAUSE HE IS WORTHY OF OUR ATTENTION< HE IS WORTHY OF OUR AFFECTION AND HE IS WORTHY OF OUR CONFIDENT AFFIRMATION THAT GOD IS FAITHFUL.
CHRIST DIED AND ROSE AGAIN TO ASSURE US THAT NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD IN HIM
GOD GOD SO LOVED THE WORD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, SO THAT HOWEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE! COME ALIVE!
Decided you want to receive Christ as Savior/Re-dedicate your life to Him: Come an receive Christ today… He came to give you brand new life, new life abundantly; why don’t you come.... We offer Christ to you my brother my sister, come, come on to Christ.
(Christian experience and know Jesus as Savior and Lord)Decided you want be a member of this Church: To Come an have Christ power for your life and His purpose working through.
The Alter is open for prayer!