I’ve Been Changed
It is my objective to discuss my change of heart and soul. I shall do so by considering our text, in addition, I shall reference a number of other scriptures. Search your own heart and assess whether or not you have been changed.
It is my objective to discuss my change of heart and soul. I shall do so by considering our text, in addition, I shall reference a number of other scriptures. Search your own heart and assess whether or not you have been changed.
Our text tells us of those who have an interest in spiritual matters, but have not repented and believed. They choose not to come. Lost sinner, why won't you turn to Jesus? In the final analysis, the truth is, you will not come.
Too often we hear God's Word and turn away and soon forget what was said. I submit, this is because we think we know it all. We think we are right no matter what anyone else says, yes, even God. These verses show the problems with humans knowing how.
It is my objective to admonish you to take an active part in preserving God's truths and passing them on to your future generations. Make it your goal to preserve a legacy for Christ. May we concern ourselves with every parent's duty.
It is my objective to teach the doctrine of church discipline. It is my desire that you learn about Christian responsibility and seek to strive for purity. For the unbeliever, take warning, for if these things be done in the house of God, how shall the sinner escape?
I think it is possible for us to learn from the experiences of others. It is my objective that we do so in our time today. My character is found among the kings of Judah.
With the onslaught of the limitation of Christian liberties, I thought it necessary to address the subject and warn those who know Christ. Take heed, brethren, not all of the adversaries are outside Christian ranks. The man I shall discuss today epitomizes such an adversary.
It is my objective to look into our text and find a positive declaration about faith and a few people who embraced it. But we will also find a description of this faith. By both of these points I hope to challenge everyone present.
Of the many indicators which signal a Christian's level of maturity and passion, I focus on one today - the Christian's approach to the Word of God.
Our passage details the death of two people. My objective is to review the story of our text, with the intention you would examine your heart and see how you fare. Glean some lessons from the rich man of our text.