Wednesday Night, September 16, 2015
Sermon
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“Get Narrow”
This week we continue our discussion on what it means to be on a straight and narrow path in Christ…
Matthew 7:13
Are you aiming for the straight gate? Or do you think of yourself as liberal…
How is your life…a Christian life – what did you do this week because of your faith?
Keep in mind that a narrow way is not a jail, but a path that is leading somwehere.
James 2
Be careful not to have any “respect of persons” in you.
Christians aren’t racist, nor partial to rich people.
If this (or any sinful way) is in you, you must seek forgiveness, repent, and allow God to change your heart.
Just because you may have been brought-up a certain way, does not allow you to continue in transgressions.
Back to Matthew 7
v.7 Ask, Seek, Knock
What effort have you given recently to get closer to the Lord?
There are no excuses for a lack of receiving from God – but it does take effort on our part.
2 Corinthians 6
v.11 All Friendships Are Not Good Friendships
Christians are to be open to other Believers. Don’t keep yourself from Christian fellowship.
However, we as Believers are to keep ourselves from being “yoked together” with unbelievers.
Remember that friendship with the world is enmity with God.
The only way a “Christian” can stay friends with the world is to compromise…and we know Christianity doesn’t work that way.
James 4
Make a habit of asking God for what you need, and what His will is for your life.
Realize you need His guidance to be effective as a Christian.
Galatians 6
v.7
We are to be good to everybody – especially them who are of the household of faith!