Sermon Tone Analysis
Overall tone of the sermon
This automated analysis scores the text on the likely presence of emotional, language, and social tones. There are no right or wrong scores; this is just an indication of tones readers or listeners may pick up from the text.
A score of 0.5 or higher indicates the tone is likely present.
Emotion Tone
Anger
0.1UNLIKELY
Disgust
0.09UNLIKELY
Fear
0.09UNLIKELY
Joy
0.61LIKELY
Sadness
0.56LIKELY
Language Tone
Analytical
0.43UNLIKELY
Confident
0.14UNLIKELY
Tentative
0UNLIKELY
Social Tone
Openness
0.81LIKELY
Conscientiousness
0.78LIKELY
Extraversion
0.07UNLIKELY
Agreeableness
0.68LIKELY
Emotional Range
0.63LIKELY
Tone of specific sentences
Tones
Emotion
Language
Social Tendencies
Anger
< .5
.5 - .6
.6 - .7
.7 - .8
.8 - .9
> .9
INTRODUCTION:
This is a time time of the year when a lot of people make vows or resolutions.
A “vow” is simply a promise or an express desire of our determination to do better for the Lord.
Debra and I made vows when we got married
People often make vows when they take office, often with an oath.
The making of holy vows unto the Lord is scriptural.
In we read, “Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God.”
In we read, “Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God.”
These resolutions and vows that we make are holy and ought not to be taken lightly
in fact, so many people these days make promises flippantly, without any regard to whether or not they will fulfill them
they make promises with intentions of keeping them, but when circumstances are difficult;t or change, so does their Word.
The bible teaches that we should not do so: (eccl.
5:4-7)
Nevertheless, we have many examples in the bible of people making vows before God, and each other in His name.
These resolutions themselves do not save us, or make us acceptable to God
However, there is tremendous value in them, in helping us grow to be the men and women we ought to be.
Once I have made a clear resolution in my life, I don’t have to go back and make that choice again, each time the wind blows, or with each new temptation.
A resolution is a quality decision of faith: No more discussion.
No turning back
Like our resolution to tithe
our resolution to follow Jesus
Lets look at some of the Resolutions of Bible Characters
Resolutions of Bible Characters
I. Introduction
A. Resolution Time Again
1. Doing better cannot save us
2. Works do not commend us to God
C. The Value of Resolutions
1.
It is good to set goals for ourselves
2. Resolutions of Bible characters
3. Let’s examine some Bible resolutions
Jacob’s Resolution to Give his Tithe
()
1. Conditions under which the resolution was made
Conditions under which the resolution was made
a. Jacob fleeing from Esau because he has defrauded him
Jacob was fleeing from Esau because he has cheated him
b.
A resolution made when he has little to give
He made A resolution made when he had little to give
Some thoughts about tithing
2. Some thoughts about tithing
Some thoughts about tithing
a. Abraham commenced it ()
Abraham commenced it ()
b.
Jacob continued it ()
Jacob continued it ()
c.
Malachi commanded it ()
In Malachi God commanded it ()
Malachi commanded it ()
d.
Jesus commended it ()
Jesus commended it ()
3. Does tithing apply to Christians?
Does tithing apply to Christians?
It is clear we are to give a portion of our income ()
a.
It is clear we are to give a portion of our income ()
It is clear we are to give a portion of our income ()
Notice that tithing began before the law was given
b.
Notice that tithing began before the law was given
This is one of the easiest places to let down
4. This is one of the easiest places to let down
no one knows, no one asks, no one pushes
It also is one of the most practical areas to prove faith
5.
It also is one of the most practical areas to prove faith
Note the challenge of
6.
Note the challenge of
See how the Lord rewarded Jacob ()
7. See how the Lord rewarded Jacob ()
Not only was Jacob protected, he became very wealthy and had great possessions.
David’s Resolutions Concerning God’s Word
B. David’s Resolutions Concerning God’s Word ()
psa
“I will meditate in thy precepts”
a.
The importance of meditating on God’s Word
The importance of meditating on God’s Word - Think about what you read
b. “For as he thinketh in his heart so is he” ()
“For as he thinketh in his heart so is he” ()
Taking God’s Word into our minds on a regular basis will transform your life
c.
Taking God’s Word into our minds on a regular basis
“I will delight myself in thy statues”
2. “I will delight myself in thy statues”
a.
Not to be drudgery, but daily delight
Not to be drudgery, but daily delight
Like a love letter from the Lord
b.
Like a love letter from the Lord
“I will not forget thy word”
“I will not forget thy word”
3. “I will not forget thy word”
a.
This calls for memorization
This calls for memorization
b.
Memorization of the Bible is not just for children
< .5
.5 - .6
.6 - .7
.7 - .8
.8 - .9
> .9