“Are You Committed”
Sunday Morning, October 6, 2013
scriptures: Romans 8, Acts 20
keywords: commitment, conflict, whining, complain, weak, hard, beat, death, happy, contentment
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In God you know that you are going to get into the game. People on teams don’t fail to
participate- if they are on the field or court they will participate. Some people say
that it is easier said than done. It is about commitment and this is the difference
between those that do things for the Lord and those that don’t.
Romans 8:18 We have to stop whining and complaining. We can’t avoid conflict. Christianity
is not for weaklings. When you don’t commit it makes things harder.
Acts 20:19-24 We sometimes spend time trying to convince people that things are going to
workout for them instead of trusting in God. God is looking for strong people that will stand
up at a school and work. Verse 24- none of these move me. You might be complaining about
what you didn’t get or some stuff you that you wanted. You could be be tripping on selfish
things and these people were facing getting beat and even possible death.
The bible tells you how to be happy!- the secret to contentment is commitment. Paul had
committed his life to the Lord (Acts 20:24). The bible says with food and raiment lets us be
content. What have you committed to do? Have you committed to not using profanity? Have
you committed to worship when you get here on Sunday? Some people are not happy in God
even though they say that they are committed. They are not really committed but are selfish.
You can’t compare yourself to other people but commit to Christ. You are a better parent when
you commit to being a parent.
When you don’t commit to being the best, you will not be happy in the Lord.