Author Archives: Werner Dekarski

Sermon Outline – NT – NIV

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“Large crowds were traveling with Jesus , and turning to them he said:

Luke 14:25-27

Intr.:

A.  ‘If anyone comes to me and

does not hate his

1.  father and

2.  mother, his

3.  wife and

4.  children, his

5.  brothers and

6.  sisters – yes, even his

7.  own life –

he cannot be my disciple.

B.  And anyone

who does not carry

1.  his cross and

2.  follow me

cannot be my disciple.'”

End:

In Receivership

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I am looking at the pictures of a stunning property just now called “Lighthouse Lodge (In Receivership)”  in Northland’s biggest real state guide. Current to December 7, 2011.

When I read “(In Receivership)” two portions of the Bible came to my mind, namely Luke 14:28-30 and Luke 14:31-33.

Please find a BIBLE and read those verses.

In Luke 14:28-30 the Lord is asking “Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost………?”

And in Luke 14:31-33 he  is asking “Will he not first sit down and consider whether he is able to…..?”

“In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.” – Luke 14:33!

JESUS the HEART of CHRISTMAS

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JESUS THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS

The heart is the most central part, the most important part.

Before the Lord Jesus Christ worked as as a carpenter in the workshop of  his father in Nazareth, he created all the forests.

The BIBLE says in Colossians 1:16,17

“For by him all things were created:

Intr.:

things

1.  in heaven and

2.  on earth,

3.  visible and

4.  invisible,

5.  whether thrones or

6.  powers or

7.  rulers or

8.  authorities;

End:

all things were created

–by him and

–for him.”

Sermon Outline – NT – NIV

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“But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ‘unclean.’

Matthew 15:18, 19

For out of the heart come

1.  evil thoughts,

2.  murder,

3.  adultery,

4.  sexual immorality,

5.  theft,

6.  false testimony,

7.  slander.

These are what make a man ‘unclean’; but eating with unwashed hands does not make him ‘unclean.'”

PEACE OF MIND AGAIN!

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PEACE OF MIND AGAIN!

Daisy Downs Boarding Kennels (Booking Essential) advertises in one of our local papers:

“fun for dogs

peace of mind for owners”

“Why pre-plan your funeral?” asks an advertisement in THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD. “Peace of mind – knowing your affairs are in order,” is one of the answers.

What is peace of  mind? Peace of mind is absence of mental anxiety.

Most of us have mental anxiety. Or can we say all of us have mental anxiety sometimes?

When I have mental anxiety I take my BIBLE and read Philippians 4:6,7.

Philippians is a letter written by the apostle Paul. Paul is writing to the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi and the overseers and deacons.

Remember, the letter is written to saints. All true followers of the Lord Jesus Christ are saints. I am a true follower of the Lord and I am a saint. I know, you find that hard to believe, but nonetheless it is true!

In Philippians 4:4-6 the apostle is writing:

“Do not be anxious about anything,

but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

And now verse seven:

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”