Sermons by Jim Keatley (Page 7)
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.
Part 3: The Transforming Power of Seeing Christ
Text: Ps. 17:15 / 2 Cor. 3:18 / 1 John 3:2-3
Seeing Jesus in glory will consummate our salvation & result in many blessings. But anticipating seeing Him and seeking Him is the catalyst for practical Christian living!
Part 2: Taste and see the Lord is Good
Text: Ps. 34:8
Growing to enjoy our relationship with God includes the invitation to taste and see that the Lord is good. That involves …
Part 1: Overcoming Obstacles
Texts: Ps. 37:4, 40:16 / Isa. 61:10 / Phil. 3:1, 4:4
Walking with God, seeking God, drawing near to God, seeking His face, intimacy with God, rejoicing in the Lord … these all refer to the glorious privilege the believer has of enjoying our relationship with God. Walking with God is God’s design and His desire!