Monday, June 26, 2023

Sermons from Good News: knowing God's heart, part 4: remember that God is good

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 5/27/2023

Offertory scripture:

Numbers 6 “the Lord bless you and keep you…”. Receive it. God is a provider. Receive from God what He has for you. You can never stop receiving enough to give to others.

Sermon message:

Thesis: Knowing God’s heart, part 4

In His Word, God says that He loves you. He repeats it. He repeats it because we needs to hear it over and over.

Happy Memorial Day. What does it mean? It was originally a declaration day. Originated after the civil war, to remember the USA soldiers who died fighting for our country. Now we commemorate it for all soldiers who died in every war we’ve fought since.


Part 4 sub-thesis: Remember that God is good.

Remember that He is good. Satan and others will try to get you to forget. But remember.

God sent Jesus the bright morning star to brighten our lives.

Case study: Nahum. Context: 150 years prior, God called Jonah to call for Nineveh to repent. Nineveh obeyed and repented. Now 150 years later, God sent Nahum to Nineveh to give them some correction for God and encouragement.

There can be tranquility even in trouble, peace in the midst of pressure, and comfort in the midst of chaos.

Point #1: God reveals He is good.

Nahum 1:7a - Nahum’s message to Nineveh.

Read through Genesis 1 and note how often it says the word “good.”

Mark 10:18

Point #2: God announces His protection.

Nahum 1:7b

Psalm 46:1

Psalm 23:4

Psalm 91:4-16

John 16:33

Point #3: God explains His knowledge.

Nahum 1:7

God is close to those who trust in Him. He knows where your heart is at. He will draw near to you if you draw near to him. He will protect you and give you peace in times of calamity.

Psalm 23 (all): a statement of faith and trust in God.