“Be Your Best”
Sunday Morning November 22 2009
scriptures: Acts 14, Matthew 13, Hebrews 11, John 4, Mark 8
keywords: conflict, faith, excellence, worship, ashamed
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Acts 14:1-28
The preaching of God’s truth and living a life for Christ will cause conflict.
You will not please the world if you are a believer.
Take a look at your faith – can others tell that God is number 1 in your life?
Do other people have faith in your faith?
Remember that without faith it is impossible to please the Lord…
and that He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him. (reference later)
Don’t let relationships get so common (comfortable) that you can’t receive from the Lord
Matthew 13:53-58
Be careful that not to dismiss what may come from the Lord just because it’s from someone close to you.
You don’t have a Christian relationship with someone if you can’t share in Christ with them.
Make sure that the people you connect with see your faith.
Hebrews 11:1-6
You can tell faith by the effort that put into serving the Lord.
Is what you prepare for God fit for a King?
Give God your best because you know He has given you His best.
God is near. People who have faith behave like it.
You can’t please God without faith – it’s impossible.
Live like you know that God is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.
You aren’t going to be a success in God without giving your best effort.
Remember that you reap what you sow.
If you sow indifference and boredom in God, you will reap the same.
John 4:21-24
God is coming back, and He is looking for those that worship Him.
Be a true worshipper. Worship the Lord in spirit and in truth.
Give a lively effort – don’t be a “cardboard” worshipper.
The best thing you ought to do in your life is worship.
To come to God you must be focused, attentive, and giving your best.
Being your best for Christ is done on purpose.
Mark 8:34-38
Make sure the things you want are the things God wants for you.
If you are afraid to stand for Christ, He will be ashamed of you – and that’s not good.
Christians are strong, confident, and bold.