Sermons by David Possinger (Page 6)
The Replacement Principle: Remove the Lies, Replace with Truth
Where are Your Thoughts Leading You? 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 (NLT) 44 For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is…
What is Our Response?
Our Coming Savior “The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it.” Frederick Buechner What is Our Response? Matthew 2:1-12 3 Distinct Responses to the Messiah Additional References “When we begin to glimpse the reality of God, the natural reaction is to worship Him. Not to have that reaction is a fairly sure sign that we haven’t yet really understood who He is or what He’s done.” N.…
Life Changing Love
Our Coming Savior Luke 2:8-20 What Does Christmas Mean? Emmanuel“God is with us” Jeremiah 17:9; John 1:4-5; John 14:27 Shepherds “While the emperor may give peace from war on land and sea, he is unable to give peace from passion, grief, and envy. He cannot give peace of heart for which man yearns more than even for outward peace.” Epictetus (55-124 AD) Additional Scripture References: As you go about your life, what has changed? Have you experienced this Life-Changing Love?…
Finding Peace in God’s Presence
Our Coming Savior Luke 2:1-7 What Does Christmas mean? Emmanuel“God is with us” Jeremiah 17:9; John 14:27 The Nativity SceneCensusBethlehem (house of bread)a manger (feeding trough)Katalyma (guest room, roadside lodge) “The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it. Frederich Buechner Additional Scripture References: “Be still, and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a
Baby Dedication | Becoming a Person of Influence
A Person of Influence Ephesians 1:15-23 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. Ephesians 4:21-24 Luke 9:23 Psalms 52 It is not enough to say one’s prayers…
Finding the Joy in the Journey; What Can I Do?
Finding the Joy in the Journey; What Can I Do?Philippians 4:10-20 What Can I Do? Philippians 4:12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. PrayerA = ApproachB = BelieveC = Confidence Philippians 4:8-9-Thought-Action-Experience Thoughts Lead to…“Our Lives are always in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are.”…
Thoughts and Prayers: Thoughts Lead To…
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians Philippians 4:4-9 The ABCs of Prayer A = Approach B = Believe C = Confidence Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God; I tell Him what I know He knows in order that I may get to know it as He does.” Oswald Chambers pHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 Thought Action Experience Thoughts Lead To… Our lives are…
Thoughts and prayers: The ABC’s of Prayers
Philippians 4:4-9 Prayer A = Approach B = Believe C = Confidence “The longest journey is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” Additional Scripture References: James 4:3-4 Mark 11:25 Hebrews 4:16 Romans 8:31-39 John 14:27 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God; I tell Him what I know He knows in order that I may get to know it as He…
Reconciliation (Love and Forgiveness)
Finding the Joy in the Journey, Reconciliation (Love and Forgiveness)Philippians 4:1-3 Philippians 4 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. Words of Encouragement2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3 And I ask you, my true partner,[b] to help these two women,…
Are We Trading Joy for Mud Pies?
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.” Philippians 3:1 (NLT) Are we trading joy for mud pies? Philippians 3:15-21 Philippians 3:15-16Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things.If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.But we must hold on…
What Do You Dwell On?
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians What do you dwell on? “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.” Philippians 3:1 (NLT) “Remember, it is one thing to believe the Bible but something else altogether to allow the Bible, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit to impact and change your life.” A. W. Tozer…
The Priceless Value of Knowing Christ (Part 2: What Do I Value?)
Finding the Joy in the JourneyA study of Philippians Philippians 3:1-11 Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. “Grace for me but none for thee” Experience God’s grace. Then pass it onto people. “Mutilators”, why do we do what we do? Why do we believe what we believe? 3 For we who worship by the Spirit of God are…