Dedicated To The Men of God Who Preach the Word of God As It
Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
HOW TO FACE THE
NEW YEAR---DEUT. 31:8
Introduction:
The great leader Moses
is getting ready to pass off the scene. He calls the people of Israel
together and presents Joshua to them and tells them in essence, that God
has been with him, and he
will be with Joshua--and they really have nothing to fear or be upset
over!
Such
advice is sound advice as we enter the New Year of 2002, God's guidance,
protection and blessing will be no less this year than it has been in the
past.
While
we may not know what the future holds--we know who holds the future.
With
this confidence we can face a new year knowing that God is our constant
companion. We can truly face the future with a positive outlook.
HOW
SHOULD WE FACE THIS NEW YEAR OF 2002?
I-WE
SHOULD FACE THE NEW YEAR WITH CONFIDENCE--PHIL. 1:6
1-Jesus
is our beacon
2-Jesus
is our body guard-psalm 34:7
3-Jesus
is our burden-bearer-Psalm 55:22
II-WE
SHOULD FACE THE NEW YEAR WITH COMMITMENT-PSALM 37:5
1-We
should commit our wills
2-We
should commit our work
3-We
should commit our walk
III-WE
SHOULD FACE THE NEW YEAR WITH CHEERFULNESS--PSALM 37:4
1-We
should be cheerful because of what he has done for us
2-We
should be cheerful because of what he is doing for us
3-We
should be cheerful because of what he is going to do for us
IV-WE
SHOULD FACE THE NEW YEAR WITH COURAGE--PHIL 1:20
1-We
should have the courage to stand for our faith
2-We
should have the courage to live separated
lives
3-We
should have the courage to finish the race
Conclusion: As we face this new year, we need to do so with resiliency. God is still in control. May each one of us look to him for the help and strength we need to live each day. May each of us face this new year with confidence, commitment, cheerfulness and courage.
Sermon From Rev. James Childers
