Sermons by Jim Carlile
Matthew 6:16 – “16 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do,for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.” INTRODUCTION Conversations are “give and take,” and friendships and relationships take time together. • Praying through Scripture to know…
History Nehemiah prayed and fasted Nehemiah 1:4-6a 4 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. 5 Then I said: “Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him…
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:32)…
Joy is a gift from God! I Thes 5:16—18 (ESV)16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Philippians 4: 4-7 (NIRV)4 Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord. I will say it again. Be joyful! Happiness is a feeling, but…
God is the example of a perfect father. The perfect Father… 1. shows us compassion– “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.” (Psalm 103:3) 2. instructs his children – “Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that youmay gain insight, for I…
Guilt of our wrongdoings, our sin, should bring us to a place of repentance AND restoration. Guilt is what you feel when you do something bad.Shame is what you feel when you think you are bad. Genesis 2:25“And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.” Genesis 3:6-10“So when the woman…