Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 17:1-3
Sunday July 19, the afternoon service was charged with the spirit, when Pastor Collins, delivered the message “Convicted to Stand in the Midst of Crises.” Here are some of the highlights from Pastor Collins’ sermon.
The word “convicted” is usually associated with someone being found guilty of a crime which could lead to a prison sentence. However in Pastor Collins’ sermon, he associated the term with Christians who are “convicted” to please God; that is, those who can be called friends of God. Men and women chosen to work through a difficult or painful situation, and are convicted to take a stand in the midst of their crises, convicted to take action that must be taken to avoid a complete disaster.
God looks for people who are convicted to take a stand when something very important for the future is about to take place.
The Bible scriptures are replete with examples of those convicted to carry the message and live for God. For example: The Apostle Paul said, “For I am convinced (convicted) that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord Romans 8:38-39 NIV
Moses was convicted to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt and to carry God’s message to Israel. Here is what Exodus 19:3-8 NIV tells us. “Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain and said, "This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel. You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites. So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the LORD had commanded him to speak. 8 The people all responded together, We will do everything the LORD has said. So Moses brought their answer back to the LORD.”
Other examples include Jacob, David, and Abraham, who were all chosen by God to carry a message and fulfill a promise.
Pastor Collins, relayed the events in the book of I Kings how Elijah warned Ahab the ruler of Israel of a drought. Elijah had already acquired a reputation which seemed to have had an effect on Ahab, especially causing Ahab to take the prophecy of the drought seriously.
Elijah was the man whom God raised up at this critical time, when the worship of Baal threatened the very existence of worshiping the Lord in Israel. Elijah was convicted to be a voice to the prophets. Convicted, Elijah prayed for rain, and there was rain. Convicted, Elijah never stopped praising God, and God’s promises were fulfilled.
Christian friends, ask yourselves…Are you a “Friend of God”? God gave us His best -- His only son to die that we may live. So I ask… Are you convicted? When was the last time you walked and talked with God? Have you been found guilty of praising the living God?
Sunday July 19, the afternoon service was charged with the spirit, when Pastor Collins, delivered the message “Convicted to Stand in the Midst of Crises.” Here are some of the highlights from Pastor Collins’ sermon.
The word “convicted” is usually associated with someone being found guilty of a crime which could lead to a prison sentence. However in Pastor Collins’ sermon, he associated the term with Christians who are “convicted” to please God; that is, those who can be called friends of God. Men and women chosen to work through a difficult or painful situation, and are convicted to take a stand in the midst of their crises, convicted to take action that must be taken to avoid a complete disaster.
God looks for people who are convicted to take a stand when something very important for the future is about to take place.
The Bible scriptures are replete with examples of those convicted to carry the message and live for God. For example: The Apostle Paul said, “For I am convinced (convicted) that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord Romans 8:38-39 NIV
Moses was convicted to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt and to carry God’s message to Israel. Here is what Exodus 19:3-8 NIV tells us. “Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain and said, "This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel. You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites. So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the LORD had commanded him to speak. 8 The people all responded together, We will do everything the LORD has said. So Moses brought their answer back to the LORD.”
Other examples include Jacob, David, and Abraham, who were all chosen by God to carry a message and fulfill a promise.
Pastor Collins, relayed the events in the book of I Kings how Elijah warned Ahab the ruler of Israel of a drought. Elijah had already acquired a reputation which seemed to have had an effect on Ahab, especially causing Ahab to take the prophecy of the drought seriously.
Elijah was the man whom God raised up at this critical time, when the worship of Baal threatened the very existence of worshiping the Lord in Israel. Elijah was convicted to be a voice to the prophets. Convicted, Elijah prayed for rain, and there was rain. Convicted, Elijah never stopped praising God, and God’s promises were fulfilled.
Christian friends, ask yourselves…Are you a “Friend of God”? God gave us His best -- His only son to die that we may live. So I ask… Are you convicted? When was the last time you walked and talked with God? Have you been found guilty of praising the living God?
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Author: B. Stevenson
Author: B. Stevenson
I am really greatful/thankful to God St.Rest now has a website.I really enjoyed reading and studying the sermon by Pastor Collins to reiderate on another key point Pastor Collins made was people saying God is good all the time, but how could we as christians put a timeframe on God's graces and mercies.I thought that was a key point." Through Him therefore,let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name." Hebrews13:15 May God Bless You and Keep You All In Perfect Peace.Sister Robyn Avery
ReplyDeleteSister Avery, thank you for your comment and taking the time to review the posting. I will be looking forward to hearing from you each week.
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