GOING FORWARD
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GOING FORWARD
Text: (ESV)
6 Abram passed through the land to the place of Shechem, as far as the terebinth tree of Moreh. And the Canaanites were then in the land.
6 Abram passed through the land to the place at Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. 7 Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built there an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him. 8 From there he moved to the hill country on the east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. And there he built an altar to the Lord and called upon the name of the Lord.
7 Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your descendants I will give this land.” And there he built an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him. 8 And he moved from there to the mountain east of Bethel, and he pitched his tent with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; there he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord.
Genesis 13:1–4 (NKJV)
Abram Inherits Canaan
(ESV)
Abram and Lot Separate
13 So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb.
2 Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he journeyed on from the Negeb as far as Bethel to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Ai, 4 to the place where he had made an altar at the first. And there Abram called upon the name of the Lord. (ESV)
13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. & selected verses for body of sermon from Philippians.
13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Sermon from Philippians.
Why go Back to Bethel
A. For spiritual refreshment
B. To do spiritual recollection
C. To clean house
5 times in in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus states, "Ye have heard it said by them of old time."
Old=Original derived from a word which means order, rank, or place.
Jesus then proceeds to say, 'But I say unto you."
He was changing their normal pattern of thinking.
In - Paul is also changing our normal thinking patterns. In verse 13 he is exhorting us to forget and reach forth.
We must learn a major principle, "NEVER USE TODAY'S DEFEAT AS A SEED FOR TOMORROW'S FAILURES."
Philippians: WE MUST GO FORWARD:
1. In Faith (ESV)
6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
A. Our entire being is in Christ's hand
B. Our faith - His faithfulness - Perfect Together
C. "Will" perform not 'maybe"
2. In Boldness ( (ESV)
28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
28 and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
A. We are on the winning side
B. We are equipped for the battle (never concern ourselves with what Satan may do)
C. God's promises are always valid () (ESV)
20 For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.
3. In Likemindedness (ESV)
2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
A. Learn to combine church resources
B. Shun the island mindset
C. Resolve differences immediately
4. As a Servant (ESV)
7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.
7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
A. Seek an area of service.
B. Seek the back seat
C. Lower is higher in God's plan
5. In Acceptance (ESV)
14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
A. Jonah
B. Learn to accept where God has placed you
C. Our testimony is on trial
6. In the Knowledge of Christ ( (ESV)
10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,
A. read and study Scripture more.
B. Experience the strength of Christ through Trials
C. become a living sacrifice - "unto his death"
7. In Healed Relationships ( (ESV)
Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer
2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.
Be United, Joyful, and in Prayer
A. Look at the other person's point of view (Archie Bunker said you should always show two sides of the story so you can show the other guy where he is wrong!)
B. Look at the other person from Christ's perspective
C. Release them in your mind if you cannot come to agreement with them.
8. In Peace (4:7) (NKJV)
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
A. "Passes all understanding" - Keeps us peaceful in an unpeaceful world
B. Heart - God's peace will protect your emotions
C. Mind - God's peace will protect your thoughts
9. In Life (4:13) (NKJV)
13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
A. Seek a ministry you can do - not what you cannot do ( we tend to focus on what we cannot do rather than on what we can do.
what do you do well, and would do it for or with other, or learn how to do.
B. Take the step this year you feared to take last year.
C. Realize the source of your strength
10. In The Confidence of God (4:19) (NKJV)
19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
A. God's supply is equal to your need.
B. God's supply is your arsenal.
C. God's supply is yours.
WE MUST GO FORWARD IN:
1. Faith
2. Boldness
3. Likemindedness
4. Servanthood
5. Situational Acceptance
6. The Knowledge of Christ
7. Healed Relationships
8. Peace
9. Life
10. The Confidence of God
(ESV)
Preach the Word
4 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.