Do you really know what’s important to God?
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” 1 John 4:16b
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Do you really know what’s important to God?
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” 1 John 4:16b
Pastor Paul Luna discusses what are you made to do. Each of us have a skill or talent and God empowers you to use those abilities to reach people for Him.
“1 Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— 4 to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, 5 to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.” Exodus 31:1:5
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
Pastor Paul Luna talks about what it means to be a Christian that stands out from the rest of the world. Looking at the life of David in 1 Samuel chapter 30 and how he reacted in times of difficulty.
In this message, Pastor Paul talks about who is the greatest in the kingdom of God.
See Idea of Greatness.
46 An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. Luke 9:46
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
John 12:43
For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: Isaiah 2:12
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21
If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Galatians 6:3
Recognize Idea of Greatness
48 Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who is least among you all—he is the greatest.”
49 “Master,” said John, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us.” 50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”
51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy thema?” 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them, 56 and they went to another village. Luke 9:48-55
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12.
16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:16-17
Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28
We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Romans 15:1
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. Proverbs 11:30
Exemplify Greatness Through Being of and for Others.
49 “Master,” said John, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us.” 50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said, “for whoever is not against you is for you.” Luke 9:49-50
But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Philippians 1:18
54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy thema?” 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them, 56 and they went to another village. Luke 9:54-55
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10
Pastor Paul Luna and his wife Kimberly talk about secret tips to growing a healthy marriage.