Category: Lent 2011
Lent 2011, Maundy Thursday
GM 2011-04-21 Lent 2011, Maundy Thursday
In Remembrance…
- memorialize
- honor
Remember what Jesus said and how He said it
Remember what Jesus did and how He did it
GM 2011-04-13 Lent 2011, Part 5
Lent 2011, Part 5 – Humility
Humility is…
- an Attitude
- an Action
- an Attire
Humility leads to…
- Provision
- Protection
- Power
Scripture verses:
Proverbs 3:34
1 Peter 5:5-7
GM 2011-04-06 Lent 2011, Part 4
Lent 2011, Part 4 – Service
Service: doing something with a higher purpose in mind
- with selflessness
- with a smile (attitude)
- with success (accomplishment)
GM 2011-03-30 Lent 2011, Part 3
Lent 2011, Part 3 – Sacrifice
Sacrifice has two directions:
- something must be given up
- it leads toward purpose
Offering up Spiritual Sacrifice
- your praise
- your testimony
- your self
GM 2011-03-23 Lent 2011, Part 2
Lent 2011, Part 2 – Prayer
Desire, Discipline, Delight
Prayer is an act of worship
Luther: Talking to God with thoughts and words
Luke 22:20 new covenant
Romans 5:9 justified by Jesus’ blood
Revelation 12:11 overcome the accuser
Declaring confidence in the sacrifice of Christ = Entrance into the presence of God
GM 2011-03-09 Lent 2011 Ashe Wednesday
Lent 2011, Ashe Wednesday - Death and Dying
Paths to spiritual death:
- Doubt
- Denial
- Disobedience
- Despair
- Deceit
- Death
Romans 6:23
- sin is rewarded with a payment of death
- the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
