Sermons by Jim Keatley (Page 7)
Cultivating Remembrance of Jesus
Text: Selected Passages
In the Old and New Testaments, God reminds us to remember Him, and He gives us many opportunities to do so …
Cultivating Thankfulness
Text: Col 3:16-17 (and more)
Thankfulness makes for a joyful and peaceful heart and gives glory to God. But thankfulness does not come naturally … it must be cultivated.
God’s Transforming Promises
Text: 2 Peter 1:3-4
God’s promises are comprehensive. He not only promises help in time of need, but spiritual strength and resources to do His will and grow spiritually.
Persecution is Real!
Text: Matt. 5:10-12
Because persecution is promised to believers, we must be reminded of its reality so we can respond to the suffering of others and be prepared for the possibility of our own …
Part 9: Why Seek God?
Text: Ps. 105:4 / Jer. 29:13
We are to seek God continually … and with all our heart. But why? Why should we seek God and strive to know Him?
Part 8: Why Seek God?
Text: Ps. 105:4 / Jer. 29:13
We are to seek God continually … and with all our heart. But why? Why should we seek God and strive to know Him?
Part 7: Loving / Trusting / Praying
Text: Jn. 21:15-17 / Pr. 3:5-6 / 1 Thess. 5:16-18
Seeking God with all our heart requires commitment to Him … that includes:
Part 6: Thanksgiving & A Pure Heart
Text: 1 Thess. 5:16-18 / Matt. 5:8 / 2 Cor. 10:5
Seeking God with all our heart requires commitment to Him … that includes:
Part 5: Drawing near through God’s Word
Text: 1 Sam. 3:21 / Jn. 5:39
God’s Word is one means by which we come into His presence and draw near to Him. God’s Word …
Part 4: Drawing Near
Text: Ps. 63:1, 5 / Jer. 29:13 / Heb. 4:16 / Jas. 4:8
There are a number of things we can do to promote our drawing near God and seeing Jesus. But before we consider what we can “do” we must be committed to take the time and make the effort to spend time with God.