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Living Testimony

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We're going to look at seven parts of what out testimony should be:

  1. Word
  2. Conversation
  3. Charity
  4. Spirit
  5. Faith
  6. Purity
  7. Good Works

What Legacy Are We Leaving to the Next Generation?

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2 Timothy 1:7-9
  1. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
  2. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
  3. Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
2 Timothy 1:5
  1. When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Put your name where it says Eunice and Lois. Will others say these things of us? Will they say that they saw the faith of God in our lives?
2 Timothy 3:14-17
  1. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
  2. And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
  3. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
  4. That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
God furnishes our lives with faith through his word. If we're not reading and studying his word, our house will be empty and unfurnished.

Leader

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Friday was weird. At the end of the day, at Victory Nissan (I try to sell cars), this old black guy came up. He was very rude in speech, a mean-spirited person. He was joking at us, being smart, being mean. A fellow salesperson just dogged him out. I said, "Sir, if you're looking for somebody, you can go inside." He said, "You! Come here!" He pointed at one of the license plates and said, "See! That's why you're a follower, not a leader. You did what I said to do. You're destined to be a follower. And you're probably one of those church-people. Church people are soft; they have no backbone."

The next day, I met a bunch of people who were dressed in bright colors, and asked them why they were dressed that way. They told me they had just gotten back from a walk-a-thon for their church. I gave them a card and said, "Let me know the next time you have a walk-a-thon; I'd be interested in participating." He said, "I like the way you take charge. You're a real leader."

Today, in service, talking about Peter and the other disciples in the boat. I think everyone in the boat knew that a man can't walk on water. But Peter saw something deeper; he had so much confidence in Jesus that he forgot all he ever learned about not being able to walk on water. He was a true leader.

Foundations of Doctrine

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Principles of Doctrine

Hebrews 6:1-2
  1. Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
  2. Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

  1. Repentance from dead works
  2. Faith towards God
  3. Baptisms
  4. Laying on of hands
  5. Resurrection of the dead
  6. Eternal judgment

Old-Heads

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We call those have spent many years studying God's word, "Old-Heads." But even old-heads have their faults and failings:

  • They can forget that they need daily repentance.
  • They can exalt or justify themselves rather than God.
  • Even when they seek God first, they can deceive themselves afterwards.
  • They can become too self-important to subject themselves to God's law.

As Elihu said, age should teach wisdom, but great men are not always wise.

One God

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God is not Schizophrenic

Many people see the God of the Old Testament differently from the God of the New Testament. Which one do you think this phrase describes?

  • Fearful looking for of judgement and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries

How about this one?

  • Merciful, gracious, longsuffering, abundant in goodness and truth

You might be surprised to find out that first phrase is found in the New Testament, while the second is found in the Old Testament.

A Living Testimony

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We know where our weaknesses are. Do we hang out with the same people that got us in trouble the last time? If we can't do that which is right, how can we expect those that are lost to do what is right?

True Freedom

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Freedom doesn't necessarily mean "doing whatever you want," or "Getting whatever you want." Freedom means choice. Freedom means that you have the God-given right to "pursue happiness," whatever that means for you.

Being Transformed

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Be willing to sacrifice. Seek to be transformed.

Ignorance is Bliss

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Some time ago, Chris Labissiere taught a Bible study entitled "Knowledge is Happiness." Now, Chris taught a good study and he made some good and valid points, but ever since then I've wanted to teach this rebuttal study, entitled, "Ignorance is Bliss."

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