Dennis Adams

Concerned Not Bewildered

Text: Matthew 6:34-35

The atmosphere of harvest and concern for the lost expressed by the compassion of Jesus, which drew a picture of sheep without a shepherd. 

The Church must have a concern for the Lost, Harvest, Presence of God, and the Church itself.

The apostles, disciples, were always bewildered (puzzled) at how Jesus would respond.

Called Out of Comfort

Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 

Various scriptures, also referring to being called out of comfort.

The moment is upon the Church now! Our calling is secure, and judgment is pending upon the next generations. We have a responsibility like no other generation before us! Our message is a message of hope, and our position is that of faith, and that faith is centered and nourished on God’s Word!

The Two Views

Matthew 25:6-13

We best serve our fellow persons when we are first devoted to Christ Jesus. Is your devotion this day, this hour, this moment to be noticed as faithful and sacrificial? We must be the Bride who lives for the return of the Bridegroom Jesus! 

There is no gift too costly to offer to Jesus!

Divine Overflow

Text: 1 Kings 4:1-7

We must turn our resources over to the Lord. Beginning with a little as if it were an enormous amount, and gradually proceeding until we are surprised by the completeness of the miracle. 

1. We can see that, beyond question, how this a reflection of our salvation and the lasting results.
2. Your ministry brought to a particular circumstance where something radically, is used to gain something eternally.
3. Often God desires your miracle to be private so that you can live it publicly.

Recognizing Your Identity

Text: 1 Kings 19:18-21

Your identity is important to God. He has placed you on this earth for a purpose. You have a destiny!

Our life is designed by The Lord. We are to seek after Him with obedience and consecrate our lives to Him, Worship Him, have faith in Him! Move from the past into your destiny!

Whispering Voice of God

Text: 1 Kings 19:9-15

1. Elijah is running in fear from Jezebel.
2. He finds himself in a self-willed mode by asking God to take His life, for he is no better than his fathers. He was in deep depression (maybe because of His weariness of ministry).
3. The angel commands him to eat and then travel—forty days to Mount Horeb.
4. God finds him in a cave. And begins to require of why he is there!
5. God was saying to Elijah: “Stop complaining and grieving over your seeming failures. Get back to work.” This command is undoubtedly competent counsel.
6. What we can learn from this:

1. The place we are in with God!
2. The plan that God gives to us!
3. The power we have to “Go”!

 

The Presence of Reality

Text: Psalm 56:4; Romans 8:16

 

Your reality is not always what you may consider it to be.

 

1. People may state you are one way.
2. The enemy of your soul will state what he wants you to be or become.
3. You may have aloud negative thoughts to put you in a negative cage or fearful prison of belief.

 

Moving Forward In Faith

Joshua 3:7-17

Taking action with your faith. Step out into what the Lord is asking you to do. When we do not step out, our faith is not active. We need to plant our seed of faith in God. Moving forward into the blessings and fulfillment of God's promises.

Let Us Celebrate

Psalm 100:4-5

We have a reason to celebrate! Our salvation is a celebration; our praise of response is to Him, Jesus Christ!

We have forgiveness in our hearts and hope for that shines before us. Let's Celebrate!

Forgiveness

Text: Colossians 3:13

Forgiveness is an honor and one that we need to begin our walk with Jesus. 

“Forgiving” based on the root word for “Grace.” It carries the idea of free forgiveness, perhaps because of grace. 

Our plea for continued forgiveness as believers, requesting the restoration of fellowship with God following the alienation that sin produces, is predicated on our having forgiven those who have sinned against us.