Sermons from Good News: God offers real riches

Preamble: As we continue to go through this month, instead of harping on what the world is trying to turn this into, I'm going to continue speaking faith, hope, and love. Today's post continues the theme of sharing the love of God through Jesus Christ and what He promises to all those who surrender control of their lives to Him and follow Him as Lord and Savior.

Church 4/22/2023

Offertory scripture:

Proverbs 3:9-10

Sermon message:

Thesis: God offers real riches

Point #1: God’s kingdom is not made up of worldly goods

Romans 14:17

“The kingdom of God is not meat or drink…”

Point #2: God does care about your daily needs

Reference: the Lord’s Prayer: “give us this day our daily bread…”

When you’re always seeking things or too busy vs seeking God, these could be signs that your priorities are out of whack.

Matthew 6:33

Psalm 37:4

Point #3: Right priorities are important to God.

Seek God first. Praise, prayer, time with Him, scripture study, time in church, etc.

Tithing = the first 10 percent of your income

Righteousness = right standing with God

You have peace and joy. This is very important.

Point #4: Our righteousness is not based on what WE do; it is based on what JESUS did

(That said, don’t continue in sin….)

2 Corinthians 5:21

Our job is to accept Jesus Christ and to believe that He is who the Bible says He is. And that He did what the Bible says He did.

1 John 6:28

Romans 3:22-24

What you do will not change who you are; but who you are will eventually change what you do. Real transformation is from the inside out. When you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior you also receive His righteousness. And that is what transforms your fruit to being the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Declare: “I have been made righteous in Jesus Christ.”

Point #5: Understanding righteousness brings peace.

Psalm 85:10

Isaiah 32:17-18

Matthew 5:9

Peace = maturity

Wisdom pursued peace.

Psalm 34:14

Point #6: The result of righteousness and peace is joy

John 17:13

Philippians 4:7

Joy of the Lord is my strength