Sermons by David Possinger
Submitting to Authority
Meaningless “1How wonderful to be wise, to analyze and interpret things.Wisdom lights up a person’s face, softening its harshness.”Ecclesiastes 8: 1 (NLT) “16 In my search for wisdom and in my observation of people’s burdens here on earth, I discovered that there is ceaseless activity, day and night. 17 I realized that no one can discover everything God is doing under the sun. Not even the wisest people discover everything, no matter what they claim.”Ecclesiastes 8:16-17 (NLT) Romans 8:31-39 Whose…
A Wise Perspective
The Meaningless Sermon Series (A Study of Ecclesiastes) A Proverb is… wisdom can make life better Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 “The good old days” are the combination of a bad memory and a good imagination. Wisdom helps us see life clearly Ecclesiastes 7:11-14 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 (NLT) Wisdom helps us face life’s problem Ecclesiastes 7:15-29
The Cusre and Blessing of Wealth
The Cusre and Blessing of WealthEcclesiastes 5 Approaching God with Care (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7)-The Offering of Sacrifice (Ecclesiastes 5:1) Romans 12:1-2-Careless Praying (Ecclesiastes 5:2-3) Hebrews 4:16. Hebrews 10:19, Matthew 6:14-15, James 4:1-10–Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector-Making Vows to the Lord (Ecclesiastes 5:4-7) The Curse of Wealth (Ecclesiastes 5:8-17)-Discontentment (Ecclesiastes 5:10)-Overly fixated on wealth (Ecclesiastes 5:11) 1 Timothy 6:9-10-Lack of Sleep (Ecclesiastes 5:12)-Death (Ecclesiastes 5:15-16)-Our Sanity (Ecclesiastes 5:17) To Be Determined (Ecclesiastes 5:18-6:12)”They say you can’t take it with you,…
Meaningless: The Search Continues
Meaningless: The Search ContinuesEcclesiastes 3 Teacher (Qoheleth) Teacher, Preacher, or AssemblerThe term suggests someone who addresses an assembly, imparting wisdom or teachings. God Works in Time-The Teacher saw something above man–God is in control of time and life’s experience (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Psalm 139:15-16)–Martyrs Mirror “Yes, my dear and beloved wife in the Lord, to everything, says Solomon, there is a time: “A time to meet, and a time to part.” Hence my dear wife in the Lord what more godly…
Meaningless: The Search Begins
“Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!” Ecclesiastes 1:2 (NLT) Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 (NLT) 2 Chronicles 1:7-12 (NLT) “8 Everything is wearisome beyond description. No matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are not content.9 History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new.”Ecclesiastes 1:8-9 (NLT) “They that come after us will see nothing new, and they who went before us saw nothing…
The Counter-Cultural King
The Counter-Cultural King CULTURE:“The complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.” E.B. Tylor Additional Verses Jesus feeds the 5,000 COMMUNION
The Rejected King
The Rejected KingIsaiah 53:1-48 Am I?.. A Fan of Jesus or A Follower of Jesus What is the difference between a fan or a follower of Jesus?-Commitment Level-Personal Transformation-Focus on BenefitsIs Jesus Christ truly the King of your life? Jesus – The Rejected King-Jesus’ triumphant entry; Mark 11:9b-10-Jesus’ trial before Pilate; Mark 15:6-8“Crucify him!”; Mark 15:13b, 14bIsaiah 53:5-8, Romans 5:8 “Fans mistake knowledge OF Jesus for intimacy WITH Jesus.” -Kyle Idleman“In the end, the religious leader with all the knowledge…
Thankful for You
Thankful for You James 1:22Philippians 1:3-11 -When I Think of You (vv.3-6)–The Past—Lydia; Demon-Possessed Girl; The Jailor–Currently—Philippians 4:2-3;Philippians 3:12-16; Philippians 1:6-Special Place in My Heart (vv.7-6)–Colossians 3:12-17; Ephesians 4:1-6; 1 Peter 4:8; Philippians 1:8-Praying for You (vv.9-11)–Philippians 1:9-11–your love will overflow more and more–growing in knowledge and understanding–understand what really matters–always be filled with the fruit of your salvation–righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ “In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more…
No More Fear
Study of Haggai Lord of Heaven’s Armies’ Messages What is our Greatest Fear? The “What Ifs” / “UNKNOWN” No More Fear Building on a Solid Foundation(Rock or Sand) “22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”James 1:22 (NLT) What is the foundation for your life?Christ or Self? “Love casts out fear, for when we know we are loved, we are not afraid. Whoever has God’s perfect love, fear…
Building God’s Church
Building God’s Church (Study of Haggai)1 John 4:15-21 Haggai 1:2, 4, 5, 7 What is happening to them?-”planted much but harvest little”-”eat but are not satisfied”-”drink but are still thirsty”-”put on clothes but cannot keep warm”-”Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes” Haggai 1:7-11 What is happening to us? 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant…
But GOD
But GOD (Study of Genesis) For you will certainly carry out God’s purpose, however you act, but it makes a difference to you where you serve like Judas or like John. -C.S.Lewis; The Problems of Pain JosephGenesis 43:15-34-Tattletale Dreamer-Egyptian Slave2 Corinthians 7:10 “For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation.”-Egyptian PrisonerGenesis 41:38 So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with…
The Dysfunctional Remarkable Family
The Dysfunctional Remarkable Family (Study of Genesis) Isaac; Genesis 35:21Rebekah; Genesis 25:23Twins–Esau – Red Tick Hair, Outdoorsman, Skilled Hunter–Jacob – Heel Grabber, Stay at Home, Shepherd-Hebrews 12:14-17-Hebrews 11:21 Jacob’s Spiritual GrowthStage 1: Deceiver– Genesis 28:16-17Stage 2: Being Deceived-Genesis 28:14b-15, Genesis 28:25-”God will let you run into you” Dr Charlie Dates-Genesis 32:3Stage 3: Depends on God-Jacob Wrestles with God; Genesis 32:24-29Stage 4: Holds Firm to His Faith-Experiencing God – Henry Blackaby-In what way am I struggling to trust God in my…