April 2 2017 The Gift Of Love In The Deeper Life

THE GIFT OF LOVE IN THE DEEPER LIFE

Mark 12:41-44

Verse 41-42 - Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the Temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts, but a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.

Three Lessons on The Deeper Life

1. Her gift was a symbol of her faith.

Verse 42 - The poor widow woman came.

Matt. 6:33 - But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

2. Her gift was sacrificial.

Verse 44 - But she, out of her poverty, put in everything, all she had to live on.

Romans 12:1-2 - I beseech you therefore brethren that you present your bodies a living sacrifice unto God.

3. Her gift was also love.

Matt. 22:36-37 - Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law? Jesus replied, love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.

Three Practical Thoughts on The Deeper Life

1. Only the gift that cost really counts.

II Samuel 24:24 - Neither will I offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.

2. Our privacy is a gift to give.

Paul said - We have been bought with a price.

3. Being personal with someone else.

November 10 2013 Building A Life Of Sacrifice

BUILDING A LIFE OF SACRIFICE

Mark 12:41-44

Verse 41-42 – Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the Temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts, but a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.

Three Lessons On Sacrificial Giving

1. Her sacrifice symbolized her faith.

Verse 42 – The poor widow woman came.

Matthew 6:33 –But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

2. Her sacrifice symbolized her surrender.

Verse 44 – But she, out of her poverty, put in everything, all she had to live on.

Romans 12:1-2 – I beseech you therefore brethren that you present your bodies a living sacrifice unto God.

3. Her sacrifice symbolized her love.

Matthew 22:36-37 – Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law? Jesus replied, love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.

Three Practical Thoughts on The Life Of Sacrifice

1. Only the gift that cost really counts.

2 Samuel 24:24 – Neither will I offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.

2. Our privacy is a gift to give.

Paul Said – We have been bought with a price.

3. Being personal with someone else.

March 11 2012 Love In The Life Without Limits

Love In The Life Without Limits

Mark 12:41-44

Verse 41-42 - Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the Temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts, but a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.
Three Lessons on Giving Living

1. Your giving is a symbol of your Faith.
Verse 42 - The poor widow woman came.

Matthew 6:33 - But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

2. Giving needs to be sacrificial.
Verse 44 - But she, out of her poverty, put in everything, all she had to live on.

Romans 12:1-2 - I beseech you therefore brethren that you present your bodies a living sacrifice unto God.

3. Giving expresses love.
Matthew 22:36-37 - Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law? Jesus replied, love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.

Three Practical Thoughts on Life Without Limits

1. Only the gift that costs really counts.
2 Samuel 24:24 - Neither will I offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.

2. Our privacy is a gift to give.
Paul said - We have been bought with a price.

3. Being personal with others.

August 22 2010 Practicing God's Kindness Under Pressure

PRACTICING GOD’S KINDNESS UNDER PRESSURE

I Peter 1: 22 – 2:10
I Peter 2:10 – Once you knew very little about God’s
kindness, now your very lives have been changed by it.
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Facts about God’s Kindness

1. God’s kindness must be personalized
(Eph. 2:8 – Because of His kindness you have been saved through His kindness.)
(Romans 12:1 – Dear brothers I urge you, in view of God’s mercy, offer yourselves as living sacrifices to God.)
• The Good Samaritan

2. God’s kindness develops the love principle
(I Peter 1:22 – Now you can have real love for everyone because your should have been cleansed from selfishness and hatred, so see to it that you really love each other warmly with all your heart.)
(I Peter 2:1-3 – Get rid of the feeling of hatred. Don’t just pretend to be good, be done with dishonesty and jealousy and talking about others behind their backs, put away evil, deception, envy and fraud. Long to grow up into the fullness of your salvation.)

3. God’s kindness will persevere
( I Peter 2:6 – See I am sending Christ to be the carefully chosen corner stone, and I will never disappoint those who trust in Him. David said – He is my Rock and my fortress my God in Him I take refuge and He only is my salvation. He’s my stronghold and on that Rock I’ll not be greatly shaken.)
(Psalm 62 – When my heart is faint, lead me to the Rock that is higher than I, for You have been my refuge.)
(Isaiah – Trust in the Lord forever for in the Lord we have an everlasting Rock.)

4. God’s kindness must be put into practice
•Find someone to forgive
(Eph 4:32 – Be kind to each other forgiving one
another.)
•Be understanding
(Eph. 4:32 – Be tenderhearted.)
•Supply someone's needs
(Matthew 25:35 – For I was hungry and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.)
•Be a peacemaker
(Eph. 4:3 – Try always to be at peace with one another.)
(Gal. 6:2 – Share each other’s troubles and problems.)