Church 11 9 08

Carl was speaking.

We went in the Bible to:

2nd Chronicles 34:1-8 

Revelations 3:15-16

James 4:8,10

Psalms 119:11

1st Corinthians 15:33

Psalms 119: 9

2nd Chronicles 34:24-28

Carlton started his sermon with a little bit of his history.  Growing up he pretty much stayed out of trouble. His mom made him promise to be the best of what he could be no matter what it was. His dad was not a really good dad either. Carl tied it all in with the fact that Josiah's dad and grand-dad were wicked, but at the age of 8. Josiah decided to go the right way and when he turned 12 he removed/purged the evil sinful things from Jerusalem. Josiah became the king of an entire nation at the age of 8. What were you doing at age 8? Purge those things that are not of God in your life. The things that keep you from having a minute to minute relationship with God. Anything that makes you ashamed to pray. It doesn't matter how old you are. 

Tell God you don't want to make Him sick of you. You did know you can make God sick of you right? (Revelations 3:15-16) By doing the wrong things over and over and over again. Being luke warm is like being an act. You want God when your in trouble, but when life is good.........you don't want Him around anymore. Why is that? 

If you die and go to hell.........God's work is in vain.  He wants to see fruit. Either be hot or cold,but don't waste God's time. God wants you to take the first step. (James 4:8,10)He'll start telling you what to do and where to go. Get in His word. Humble yourself, it's not as hard as people make it out to be.  Take the first step and recognize the fact......HE IS GOD!!!!!!!! and your not. Be obedient to His word. Humble yourself and He will lift you up.

 When you love the word. You hide it in your heart. (Psalms 119:11) Because it's in your heart you remember it. You might not sin. He doesn't say you won't sin. The flesh is powerful and you have fallen you might fall again. 

The walk is straight and narrow. A straight and narrow path isn't easy to stay on.  The first step is the easiest and God will be with you every step of the way. Love God, Love the Word, Obey Him, and He will be with you. His yoke is easy. Humble yourself and give your problems to Him.  You gotta take the first step. Don't care what people will say or think.  Don't let what people say cause you to stumble or take your eyes off the path.

Bad company will corrupt good character(1st Corinthians 15:33). Because Josiah did what was right, he found favor in God's eyes. They're will be a time when God is not happy with the people who are not obeying Him. Strive to do all that He says and you will die in peace(2nd Chronicles 42:24-28).  Seek Him first not anyone else just Him. You can find all that you want to know about God in the Bible. Be right and be obedient. Thats all He wants. 

God Bless