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“PAUL’S
METHOD OF
SUCCESS”
Philippians 3:7
– 14
It seems in our world today SUCCESS has become a driving force of human life
in so much it has become a detailed study – from self-help seminars, to
multi-level marketing schemes, to the yuppie mentality.
Many of our churches today have
copied the world’s programs in hopes of MARKETING the church. However,
instead of employing such worldly methods we should copy the lives and
methods of successful Biblical examples.
What was Paul’s method of success?
“THREE WAKE-UP
CALLS”
Many think we need revival in
America. No doubt, this is very true.
However, could it be that we need something more than revival?
Could it be that we need an “AWAKENING” in America and the world?
We find three “wake-up” calls mentioned in the Book of Isaiah which
we would do well to read, learn and follow.
The word “AWAKE” in Isaiah 51 & 52 means just what it says.
It means …. “to open the eyes; to wake-up; to lift one’s self; to
rise; to stir-up self.”
1.
We need to Wake-Up to ------ The REALITY of God’s PRESENCE
51:9-16
2.
We need to Wake-Up to ------ The REBUKE of God’s PUNISHMENT
51:17-23
“GOING A LITTLE FARTHER”
Matthew 26:36 – 46
V. 39
Even Jesus had to get His
attitude right to do the will of God. Most of the time we are very loose when it comes to
doing God’s will. He is usually the last one we talk to (if at all) when it
comes to making a decision in life. There are some things we can do to get
our attitude on the right track to find and do the will of God.
1.
We see an attitude of PERSONAL PREFERENCE ----- V. 39
Our Father knows our frame
and He knows we have a preference. He understands. He will not ask us to do
something we
cannot do. He will
always help us “go a little farther.”
2.
We see an attitude of PERSISTENT PRAYER ------ V. 36, 39, 42, 44
V. 42 ----- “Again.” God help us to be persistent praying people.
Jesus saw the need to pray three times. Sometimes we quit
praying too soon, just
before the answer comes. We need to be persistent in our prayers if we are
to go a little farther.
3.
We see an attitude of PREVAILING PEACE ------- V. 45 & 46
Jesus knew what to do when He was willing to “go a little farther.”
The Father will always make His will clear when we are
willing to “go a little farther.” We can never separate PERSISTENT
PRAYER and PREVAILING PEACE.
Key thought ------- “Nevertheless.” We won’t find the will of God and
go farther unless we are willing to say “Nevertheless.”
“WHY WE LABOR”
2 Corinthians 5:6 – 21
V. 9
God wants His children
to labor for Him (Luke 10:2). The harvest is white and He needs laborers to
get the Gospel message out to a lost world. So often His children get so
busy with living life and going about our daily routine that we let His work
go lacking. He saves us to serve Him.
Our text gives us three (3)
Bible reasons “Why We Labor.”
1.
Because of the TRIBUNAL WE MUST FACE ……………………….. V. 10
The Bible promises that
all believers must stand before the “Judgment Seat of Christ” to give an
account for how we have served the Lord in this life. Our works, whether
good or bad, will be reviewed.
2.
Because of the TERROR WE FEAR …………………………………… V. 11
Anyone we don’t tell about the Savior will surely spend eternity in
hell fire.
3.
Because of the TOUCH WE FEEL ……………………………………... V.14
His love for us should cause us to feel grateful to Him. Our love for
Him should cause us to feel like serving Him.
“HOW TO ACT WHEN CRISIS COMES”
Romans 8:26 – 39
There is a MONETARY crisis NOW! There is a MORAL crisis COMING! There is a MILITARY crisis COMING!
What do we do?
1. BELIEVE IN THE SOVERNITY OF GOD 3. BELIEVE IN THE SECURITY OF THE SAINTS
a. He can subjugate nature a. Distress won’t stop us
b. He can supply needs b. Demons won’t scare us
c. He can sub-do nations c. Death won’t separate us
2. BELIEVE IN THE STABILITY OF THE SCRIPTURES
a. It reveals God is liberal with His children v. 32
b. It reveals God’s longing for His children to be like Jesus v. 29
c. It reveals God’s love for His children v. 31
“WIN THE
WAR IN
2017”
JAMES 4: 1 – 10;
JUDE 17 – 23; I
PETER 2:11; II CORINTHIANS
10:4
The
Christian life is a battle field.
The flesh is at war with the Sprit that dwells in us.
Man’s will is at war with the will of God.
This war continues until we are with Jesus, but we can have the
victory and we can win the war by grace, power and help of God.
However, if we will obey God’s Word we can and will enjoy victory in
this NEW YEAR!
HOW CAN
WE WIN THE WAR IN 2017?
Consider the “A, B, C’s” of the Christian warfare.
I.
APPLY YOUR
FAITH PROPERLY
Every human being has faith; we are born with it (Rom. 12:3; John
1:9).
(1 John 5:4)
Our faith should be in Jesus for salvation and in nothing else (Acts
4:12)
2.
BUILD-UP YOUR FAITH POWERFULLY
How do we build-up our faith?
WE ADD TO IT! So many
people get saved
and
they stop right there and don’t ADD to their faith (2 Peter 1:5-10).
3.
CONFESS YOUR FAITH PASSIONATELY (Jude 22-23) ----- “Pulling
them out of the fire.”
Determine in 2017 to win
everyone you can to Jesus (Deut. 12:3).
Confess our faith to all!
“THE ATTITUDE
OF GRATITUDE”
LUKE
17:7 – 10
VERSE 9
Luke
17:9
“ Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were
commanded him? I trow not.”
In our
text we find the word “thank” used in a very special way.
The Greek word “charis” is used in the New Testament 0ver 150 times
and 130 times it is rendered “GRACE.”
This word has its own wardrobe. Some of its outfits are
“favor, pleasure, acceptable, benefit,
gift, joy liberality and thanks.”
Let us compare “Grace” and
“Thanks” in this “ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE.”
1. A MATTER
OF ASSOCIATION ……….
Gratitude is grace in
action. Grace is the producer;
thanks is the product! Grace is
the root; thanks is the fruit!
Grace is the foundation; thanks is the framework!
Grace is the origin; thanks is the offspring!
Grace is the inflow; thanks is the outflow!
Thanksgiving is “grace” at work!
Philippians 2:13;
When grace works in us, thanks will work out of us.
2. A MESSAGE
OF APPRECIATION ……….
Giving “thanks” exhibits a
humble appreciation for the grace that has been received.
I Corinthians 15:57; II Corinthians 2:14; II Corinthians 8:16
The grace of God that is extended to us from others will keep our
hearts from pride & selfishness.
3. A MEASURE
OF ADORATION ………..
Grateful hearts respond in
worship and adoration (II Corinthians 9:15).
The Lord directs His grace our way and works in our hearts and lives.
Then, completing the cycle, that same grace goes back to Him in the
form of Thanksgiving and Praise!
An Attitude of Gratitude will produce … A Glad Heart; A Giving
Spirit; A Gospel Witness (Psalm 34:2)
“BRINGING
IN THE
SHEAVES”
Psalm 126: 6
This verse presents a wonderful outline on how to have God’s power and how to experience results in soul winning. Here is the promise that one who goes after sinners, one who has concern and a broken heart, one who uses the precious seed of the Gospel shall lead some people to salvation.
Notice six (6)
things here:
1. “The Task” ………………. “goeth forth.” The nature of a concerned yielded Christian is to “GO!”
2. “The Treasure” ………… “precious seed.” The seed is the Word of God.
3. “The Tears” …………….. No crop grows without “water” (tears). Our churches are missing the tears.
4. “The Triumph” ………… “shall doubtless.” Victory is a sure thing. (I Cor. 12:14).
5. “The Thrill” …………….. “rejoicing.”
6. “The Trophy” ………….. “bringing his sheaves with him.” This is a sure outline of success in soul winning.
“THE OFFENSE OF THE
CROSS”
I Cor. 1:18-31;
Gal. 5:11
In the church of Galatia the legalistic Christians were
insisting that Christian converts from paganism be circumcised in order to
avoid offending the Jews.
Whenever some new philosophy or practice becomes popular in the world, a
Christian party will soon be found advocating its adoption in the church,
ostensibly to promote easier acceptance of the Gospel, but in reality
seeking to mitigate the offense of
the cross.
Why is the Cross
of Jesus Christ offensive to some?
1. The Cross declares man is a sinner ……………. Rom. 3:23; Isaiah 53:6; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 2:9; Phil. 2:8; 3:9.
2. The Cross demands a blood sacrifice …………. Sin caused the need for blood …. Heb. 9:12; 22-28; 10:12; 26.
3. The Cross defines the walk of a servant ……. It is a requirement of a disciple … Mark 10:21; Luke 14:27
4. The Cross delivers the way of salvation ……. I Cor. 1:18; Col. 2:14; Matt. 7:14 It is finished!
"A VIRTUOUS WOMAN”
Proverbs 31:10-31
Our Scripture says, “A VIRTUOUS WOMAN” who can find?” Not just any kind of woman but a virtuous woman. The word “VIRTUOUS” means ……. Clean, powerful, divinely controlled, good, right strong, valor, mighty -------- because of the condition of the heart (inside). The Characteristics of a VIRTUOUS woman:
1. V. 11,12,23 ------- She is a PROMOTER 7. V. 21 ---------- She is a PROTECTOR
2. V. 13-15 ----------- She is a PROVIDER 8. V. 22 ---------- She is PLEASANT and PLUSH
3. V. 16 --------------- She is a PURCHASER 9. V. 24 ---------- She is a PROPRIETOR and PROFITABLE
4. V. 17 --------------- She is PRUDENT 10. V. 25 ---------- She is PRETTY
5. V. 18-19 ----------- She is PERCEPTIVE 11. V. 26 ---------- She is POLITE
6. V. 20 --------------- She PARTICIPATES 12. V. 27 ---------- She is a PROGRAMMER
13. V. 28-31 ------ She is PRAISED
“COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY”
ACTS
8:5-24
Philip had just preached to Samaria and they had revival.
And there was great JOY in that city.
Real revival will always bring JOY!
Then we see in verse 9 God says, “BUT.”
When God opens the windows of Heaven to bless us, the Devil opens the
doors of Hell to blast us. Expect
Satanic opposition.
Three warnings against “Counterfeit Christianity:”
--- Satanic Force; Superficial Faith;
Selfish Focus
1.
DON’T BE
DAZZLED BY
THE SATANIC
FORCE OF
FALSE RELIGION
Acts 8:9-12
2.
DON’T BE
DECEIVED BY
THE SUPERFICIAL
FAITH OF
FALSE RELIGION
Acts 8:13-21
3.
DON’T BE
DESTROYED BY
THE SELFISH
FOCUS OF
FALSE RELIGION
Acts 8: 9-19, 24
Simon, the sorcerer, said he believed, but Peter said, “You have no part or
lot with this; your heart is not right with God,” V. 20.
Simon was in this thing not for what he could GIVE --- but, for what
he could GET!
“BREAK THE
ALABASTER BOX
& POUR
THE OINTMENT”
Matthew 26:6 – 13
Mary
was sending out a message totally different than the woman in Luke 7.
She had heard on three different occasions that Jesus was going to
rise from the dead. Breaking
this box gives us three important facts about Mary’s heart toward the
Savior.
1.
She REVEALED
her VALUES
Most of life’s successes or
failures can be measured by what we VALUE.
2.
She RESPECTED
her VESSE
Jesus is a – Perfect; Passionate;
Personal vessel.
3.
She REMEMBERED
her VICTOR
Have you ever seen Jesus bring a VICTORY in YOUR life?
Application: 1. The box was made of earth
2.
Inside the box was a very precious substance
3. The substance was to be used to honor Jesus
4.
Pouring the ointment on Jesus was a symbol that
Jesus is FIRST!