God gave Paul the Gospel, the hands and feet, the lungs, everything that he needed to plant the Church. endobj UCG Sermon. But all Paul did was PLANT. Outline of Systematic Theology by Greg Bahnsen here. The Beginning, Increase, And End Of The Divine Life “Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end should greatly increase.” Job 8:7. Paul doesn’t say that the Corinthians are not saved, but that they have stayed at a state of babyhood. I never thought about it like that before" perspective. So we follow our Savior, and look to His Cross. - W.F.A. "—Job 8:7 This was the reasoning of Bildad the Shuhite. When the Gospel is sown in word and deed, God gives the increase. God’s Covenant Increase for your life is powerful. Posted on March 3, 2009. the mind that lowers self and elevates others. For as there is in corn, first the blade and then the ear, it comes to perfection by degrees. <>>> [6] I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. -In prayer, we can lay hold of God’s promises in His words and the door of favour shall be opened unto us. The Apostle said – and I’ll close with this: 1 Corinthians 3:8-9 (KJV) Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 2 0 obj So many Christians get stuck in spiritual immaturity. Even when preaching about the things which apparently concerned Jesus the most such as economy, power, and self-righteousness, the ideological biases of the preacher are often too transparent. God will not bless a false seed planted. The Son of God, the bridegroom, will be exalted. Given the foregoing, therefore, I would suggest that a good portion of the preacher’s homiletical preparation should involve the ancient art of lectio divina.. We humble ourselves realizing that God gives the increase. On Visiting The Sick - Matthew 25:36 by John Wesley here. 2 Be Positive: Maintaining a positive attitude really helps. Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. [3] For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; [4] And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. The notion that preaching about sin, Hell and judgment will drive people away … <> God blessed Abram and Sarah for Covenant Increase. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. The Flesh Does Not Give Increase. This is a "must" if we want something greater than a weak faith or an immature relationship with God. And we remember that everyone will give an account unto the Lord. This intercessory prayer is to be prayed for pastors, for proper delivery of the word of God … To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Navigation. Rise above the storms of life and find rest for your soul in Christ Jesus. stream But God Gave the Increase. What will make our Church stand strong until the Coming of the Lord Jesus? Read 2 kings 8:3-6 While I was in school, I worked at a local paint store. [2] I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. Just four years later the group broke up, never to be again. The ship is constantly taking on water. Study preaching. 4) An unexpected change of plan can become a divine appointment Browse these sermons to find fresh ideas. These proclamations are founded in God’s Word, and empowered by his spirit. We gratefully hear this word, knowing its divine source and character. Sermon illustrations on Divine. Now, I am not advocating laziness, but the truth is that God is the one behind our increase.. We see this truth when we read the story of Ruth, a young widow from Moab, who worked as a gleaner in a barley field from morning till evening. One belonged to somebody else and by favour of God it was Peter’s boat that was chosen. Apostle Samuel Fatoki preaching on "Three Ways the Anointing is Increased"; When you believe in God you shall have rivers of living water. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. As a result, not only Mordecai’s life, but the entire Jewish race was eventually saved from possible destruction! Jakes sermon: Expect divine restoration. 1) The truth of the triune God is too important and relevant to approach in a hit-and-miss fashion. 9 0 obj Preached at Riverview the evening of January 1 2017. Who is Paul? When a baby is born that baby needs to be fed, needs to be changed, needs to be lovingly disciplined. He wished to prove that Job could not possibly be an upright man, for if he were so, he here affirms that his prosperity would increase continually. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. Amen. Introduction: It doesn’t matter in what situation we are in right now. ( Log Out /  Paul planted, but Apollos watered. “Even as the Lord gave to every man”. UCG.org / Sermons / But God Gave the Increase. We preach His Gospel, and live submitted to His Kingdom. 1 Corinthians 2:16 (KJV) …. Whatever gifts we have, whatever abilities we possess, we do not have them because we are special. Prayers for Enlargement and Increase: Break off of my life any limitations and restrictions placed on my life by any evil spirits in the name of Jesus. The Apostle lists four marks of the carnal believer: No child is the same, and no parent gives every child the same thing. Apollos knew about the COMING Messiah – mwhich the Baptism of John emphasized – but did not know that Christ had come. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I'm a little confused on how to power up my Divine Gear as I've read you Soul Match two Divine Gear and it increases by +1 or have the base Divine Gear lower than the Divine Gear you're using to upgrade or that it has +X on it as well. Under PRIDE a person sees themselves not in need of God, but in need of a mirror so they can worship their God. Christ-implicit, gospel-deficient practical sermons do not make empowered, victorious Christians, but self-righteous self-sovereigns. • Increases the For one thing, it's visible. Preaching Today provides pastors and preachers sermon prep help with sermon illustrations, sermons, sermon ideas, and preaching articles. x��S]k�@|�?��]@�}��@l'ť���� TY1�R����ݓmb�6��Hp�E3s�����ղ({8?�}_�O�Ox������#���T|Qԫ��Wmsq��&y�k ��8� �ʀJ��u ���%��Gȿ��rǒ^0��Nc��,���M骰��D�b��4dՄ��X�JA�?5�7�d�?c�D8r�U��6%s�6%j��چqܒV�Iu�>\�L�"�{3��@�oES�����@Z��Q��x�T̻���S�o�_QmEd���VL�u�Nj��1�]G˳-��)t�XτG�a"0�3��D���Y�)���:�D�!�5�l�p"������#��O�c3�?f��IS��$8v��m/�x�������Ru�� �cѸ�4��m�Gc{L With a better understanding of your relationship with God, your spiritual growth will come as a result of that. Remember, it is God that giveth the increase, our part is to present the simple Gospel of Christ Jesus. 10 0 obj When you increase in wisdom. Today we are going to be engaging on intercessory prayer before preaching the word of God. One of the greatest blessings to the Church of God is a five letter word called G-R-A-C-E. One of the greatest dangers to the Church of God isa five letter word called P-R-I-D-E. <> But God Gave the Increase. And the self-righteous go to hell. Learn how your comment data is processed. we have the mind of Christ. The Corinthians were not SPIRITUAL or SPIRIT DRIVEN people. In this interview, J. I. Packer gets to the heart of the matter. Priority! The Word of God is: Preachers though find themselves carried along in the same movement to testify to this same Word that holds them captive. Prosperity theology (sometimes referred to as the prosperity gospel, the health and wealth gospel, the gospel of success, or seed faith) is a religious belief among some Protestant Christians that financial blessing and physical well-being are always the will of God for them, and that faith, positive speech, and donations to religious causes will increase one's material wealth. Given on Jul 12, 2014 by Leroy Cole Listen. Paul & Felix or Preaching & Procrastination by Charles G. Finney here. Some water. He spread the Gospel seed on good ground and bad, on thorny ground and rocky soil. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. We have to develop our faith and enlarge our capacity; you need to be transformed by the renewing of your mind to these things. He planted the Gospel given to him by God. Bring restoration of every thing the enemy has stolen (Exo. <> It is the same way when a person is first born again into the Kingdom of God. Founded by the Apostle Paul this Church should have been THRIVING where it was. They are conduits by which the blessings of God are delivered. Our Lord’s Kingdom has not diminished in power or in eternality. 1 Corinthians 3:7 (KJV) So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Focus on the gift that God has given you. To simplify, it’s the supernatural ability to connect with people where the revelation that’s making your heart come alive becomes the revelation that makes their heart come alive. I. Teachers, Apostles, Healing, Leadership, Grace, Salvation, Faith,Lifestyle and Entertainment, An Initiation To Motivate, Ignite, Build and Transform Lives, a voice crying in the wilderness ….."Hear The Word Of The Lord". .get wisdom. Divine Unction in Preaching is extremely important in any Church Worship. And Apollos, gifted by God to preach, do we commend him? Psalm 85 is a perfect psalm for this second Sunday of Advent. The Lord gives to every person. Some lead children, others young people. I am a firm believer in divine healing and have taught often on the subject. Only God can give the increase. -Divine Favour can give you just one contract and all of a sudden for the rest of your life you can enjoy. . He saw two boats. [5] Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: The Mind of Christ is the humble mind, the sacrificial mind, They have revolutionized travel. One of them asked the Captain “Are we safe”? Paul was a conduit by which God blessed others. Sermon illustrations on Discernment. He went where God told him to go. We need INCREASE not just in money, property and increment, but we need INCREASE in spiritual area. These were Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s words to the congregation at the May 28 Sunday service as he spoke on the topic: “God of Increase”. There is a Judgement Seat of Christ and a Judgment Seat of the Damned. I hope you will stand with the righteous and the Blood bought at Christ’s Seat. .there is an proportionate increase in favour as you increase in wisdom. Trust God therefore through the delays of your life. God Bless. He broadcast the seed of the Cross of Christ where ever he could. This is the plan of God. Thank you so much. The Captain replied, “The boilers are weak and may explode at any minute. Apollos was a great preacher, a gifted speaker. He trusted God just as Paul trusted God, and did as God told hi to do. Some plant. Savior and Lord Jesus loves me. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 360 576] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 2:16) Just as the same sun that melts the wax, it also harden the clay. Preaching is: God’s own word proclaimed in His name, by His power and with His authority. Pin. The Apostle Peter said: 1 Peter 5:5-11 (NKJV) Likewise you younger people, SUBMIT yourselves to your elders. Both Paul and Apollos were gifted men, but their gifts did not come from themselves but from the Lord. That young Christian needs to be taught that the world is no longer about YOU. Notice these five truths about this promise of Divine supply: 1. When we stay in God’s Word and let His Spirit lead us, the Apostle said. Share. <> A Really Big Idea: The Trinity (pt. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. After bestowal of throne of Divine Trust from Sultan-ul-Faqr VI Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman executes the We have our gifts because God bestowed them. The other sins are internal—lust, ... What you do with your anger will either be helpful or hurtful. They are table waiters, servants, just as you and I are. Growth and increase are synonymous with God and can only come through unity, as this is where the blessing and increase in the Kingdom is commanded. Bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast. In the desert God brought water out of a rock, God gave them quail to eat, on and on, they saw the hand of God, manna every morning. Come work your ministry at Riverview. Increase Your Joy in Preaching. This is the proper preaching of the gospel. 3) We may be making it harder to preach on the Trinity than it should be. We humble ourselves realizing that God gives the increase. The Apostle Paul told Timothy: 2 Timothy 4:2-5 (KJV) Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. "My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you." This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Beatles – a wildly popular group – made a remark in March of 1966 that: “Christianity will go. ���� JFIF � � �� C I bind and cast out all python and constrictor spirits in the name of Jesus. MP3 Audio (13 MB) × The increase belongs to God. endobj That young baby needs to understand that the Christian way of life is to Imitate Christ. Christian News, Devotional, Leadership, Church, Evangelism, Conference, Worship, Pastors , Bible, Gospel Music,Gospel,Salvation, GoodNews, Disciples, Cross,Winning, Love, Mercy,Bible Study,New Testament, Church,Matthew,Mark, Luke, John,Heart, Soul, Body,Mind,Spirit,Church History, Books, Pastorso, Evangelists. You may just be on a verge of a ‘Divine Appointment”. Fourthly, God giveth increase when He makes this rooted word to grow. Psalm 16:5 (NKJV) O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot. The preaching of Christless, gospel-deficient practical sermons increases self-righteousness. stream Pride Brings Disease Into The Garden Of God. It is added by God's great bounty in graciously rewarding faithful service. Preaching on Anger, Divine? 3:21). The first two verses encourage us to remember what God has done for Israel and for us — looking favorably on the land, restoring fortunes, and centering, … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13" the one who sows discord among brothers. ( Log Out /  3. endobj Amen. Christ will be imparted into others. But Christ and Christianity marches on. 1 Corinthians 3:5-8. It will vanish and shrink. The Word of God is: Psalm 127:1 (NKJV) Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. J. I. Packer. The Church of God magnifies God, not itself. He didn’t buy into what the devil whispered into his ear. The Apostle Paul sowed the seed of the Gospel, and Apollos watered the seed that was sown by Paul. "—Job 8:7 This was the reasoning of Bildad the Shuhite. endobj I had prepared a strong sermon for this Sunday, but in reflection, it would be hard for you all to receive much from someone whom you do not know. endobj We must know what we have or else we cannot win. They are located on boats, trains, planes and automobiles. Very helpful indeed and will be mindful of this. 7 0 obj 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. and the preaching blogs I follow. The life giving Presence of the Holy Spirit makes a great difference between the savour of life unto life or savour of death unto death. The God Of Increase. God loves you, but the Bible tells us that success in the Church and in life begins with HUMILITY before God. Again, we tread lightly. I went to the islands fishing when I was on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Word of God enlarges our capacity to receive the power of God whether it is in your healing, whether it is in your finances or your family. I don’t know about you. We are laborers together with God. The peace of God comes from God; it is the gift of Christ. Image courtesy: Inertia NC. Multi-Award Winning Christian Inspirational Blog and voted a Top 30 Inspirational Blog in the World to Watch in 2018 by Feedspot! 4. Here are 10 keys to help you move to the next spiritual level.You and I are living in a time of divine transition. <> Once again the verse says: “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” If you want to walk in supernatural favor. The world clamors for STUFF, but the Child of God knows that – like it was with the Levite of old – the Lord is our portion. God will give more according to what we have attained in our own spiritual life. Supernatural Increase and Multiplication by Olga Hermans . We reject pride and selfishness, knowing these are works of the flesh that destroy us. In order for a radical hope in God’s power to increase in the heart of Paul, there had to be an immense decrease in Paul’s self-reliance. endobj It is personal. In Chapter 2 of this Book of Books we saw the necessity of following the Holy Spirit of God. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. I grew up listening not to Country Music but to Rock Music. But when they were about to go into the Promised Land, God said, "Now, I want you to cook your own food. Do what God has called you to do. Christ taught through parables so He could teach those He was working with, with out revealing God's truth to those who were not ready to hear it. Those are not encouraging words, but they tell us a truth. Share. but I’ve noticed how God can, at times be “strange” in the manner by which He deals with us. Downloads. Quantum preaching is a supernatural quantity of anointing proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the revelation it represents. 1 Corinthians 3:5 (KJV) Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? <> We know that; she would not go to another. $.' God of Increase. Better conversations toward a better tomorrow. How to Increase Your Faith to Receive Divine Healing As a minister in Christian churches for 35 years, I have had numerous opportunities to pray for the sick. endstream One belonged to Peter. Psalms 71:21 - Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. Consider this classic statement of reformed faith from the Second Helvetic Confession: “The Preaching … Luke 2:52 says: “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” According to Strong’s Concordance wisdom is the Greek word sophia (G4678) and it means: “wisdom, … If Priscilla and Aquila hadn’t taken Apollos to the side he would have kept preaching John’s Baptism and the Coming Christ. At the risk of appearing more impressive than I really am, I’ll share with you the list I’ve compiled over the years of things that I regularly ask God for so that Christ will increase and I will decrease. ",#(7),01444'9=82. On God's Vineyard Sermon by John Wesley here. endobj 0 Shares. 6. 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 (KJV) And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 8 0 obj Some sing. May God touch your hearts with His Word. His irresistible charm will flow through you to other people. Today more than ever, we have 24/7 access to a vast array of books and online resources that are only a click away. Psalm 73:26 (NKJV) My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. If Apollos watered the weeds and not the seeds no amount of planting would have brought an increase. THIS was the reasoning of Bildad the Shuhite. 3. If pride is the most subtle of the seven deadly sins, anger is the most obvious. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. In time, God will give the increase. 1 Corinthians 3:6 (KJV) I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 5 0 obj If the pipes are not attached to the water source the copper tubes are useless. Here’s my list of top 5 must-reads for preaching better sermons. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV) … ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts. Proverbs 6:16, 19 ESV (the Lord hates) …. But Paul learned a lesson that every one of us need to know. Dr. Richard D. Phillips | 2nd - Second Presbyterian Church (PCA) The parent must deal with this, as babies are in the flesh, willful, all about themselves. Change ). Proverbs 16:28 ESV A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. 3 0 obj PROP. The copper piping in the house cannot take credit for the water delivered to its occupants. It is part of the “must” of verse 30. Luke 17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” That is my desire in the comments that follow — specifically, to share Scriptures that will enable us to grow in faith to receive divine healing from the Lord.-----Romans 10:17, KJV So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 12:8-10 Paul is pleading for relief from some chronic bodily ailment that makes him physically weak. Apollos came along, and he had the ministry of WATERING. So John sums up God’s work in verse 30: “He must increase and I must decrease.” He must. Have a healthy appetite for life-long learning. - Luke 5:1-7 Jesus was preaching by the seaside. Divine favour can: 1.Produce supernatural promotion and increase (Gen 39:21) 2. Four thousand Churches close their doors every year in America. Thirdly, God giveth the increase when He makes the Word preached to take root and settling in men's hearts. The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Sherman Haywood Cox II … These are matters of consciousness, not logic. Every person will stand before God, and be rewarded according to their works. The Gospel is not preached, and the people do not “take up their Cross and follow Christ”. endobj I pray that you have received Him as Lord and Savior! Perhaps you will find it helpful, or it will encourage you to compile your own list. God changed the Pharaohs mind, God parted the Red Sea, God drowned all their enemies. They don’t own the house of God. It is God Who gives the increase. 1 The joy of sharing the good news —are you experiencing it in your ministry? Together we are to glorify God and be as one. HE MUST INCREASE! The Apostle said: 1 Corinthians 3:3 (KJV) For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? Under GRACE a person recognizes themselves as a great sinner in need of a Great Savior. ;l� �G����뢮��Y;��� The word of God is our spiritual food that enables us to grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible says: Philippians 2:3-5 (KJV) Let NOTHING be done through strife or vainglory; but in LOWLINESS OF MIND LET EACH ESTEEM OTHER BETTER THAN THEMSELVES. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Then something of Christ will grow out of and through all of us. The Gospel and God’s Word must be the good seed that we sow. The Beginning, Increase, and End of the Divine Life "Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. What practical steps can we take to increase our joy in preaching? In this there is no injustice, but much more than justice, for we could not claim the increase. Preaching Expositional preaching … • Releases the pastor from “Saturday Night Fever” ‐ the dreaded dilemma of what topic or text to preach tomorrow morning. The Apostle Paul said “neither is he that planteth anything”. [9] For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. %PDF-1.5 The Church at Corinth was not walking as the Body of Christ but was broken up into pieces. %���� When we sow pseudo seed and neglect the Word of God there is no increase. This is the outreach of the gospel in the way of life. If Paul had no planted, and Apollos had not watered, there would have been no increase. On Riches - Matthew 19:24 by John Wesley here. When we face a crisis of faith and have a need in our life, that is when we learn He is our God. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. It is the Holy Spirit's job to reprove them of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8). If Paul had sown the wrong seed no amount of watering would have brought increase. Many years ago some men on a leaky old ship were in the middle of a rough and stormy sea. The fourfold character of that presence advanced in Sacrosanctum Concilium §7 remains the key theological foundation of this discussion. In truth the highest states of mind, such as love, joy, peace, cannot be explained. Amen. He will be glorified. Come by and be with us - you'll be blessed. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Amazon.com: John Chrysostom on Divine Pedagogy: The Coherence of his Theology and Preaching (Oxford Early Christian Studies) (9780198715382): Rylaarsdam, David: Books <> Sometimes, we think that the increase or success which we enjoy is the result of our own efforts or hard work. ( Log Out /  1 0 obj Sermon: God of unexpected divine appointments August 21, 2015 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 5 Comments. But Priscilla and Aquila did what God bid them do. (2 Corinth. Neither Paul nor Apollos are honored guests seated at the table. Staff; Beliefs; What to Expect; Ministries The Beginning, Increase, and End of the Divine Life "Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. One way to do that is by meditating on our grand privilege of being “God’s fellow workers.” ( 1 Cor. ( Log Out /  The Apostle said: 1 Corinthians 3:4 (KJV) For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? We all love a little applause, and in his flesh Paul is no different. We will have the real increase, and this increase is the bride of Christ. We are told: Galatians 6:7-10 (NKJV) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. God has promised us to position our lives in accuracy. The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. 1 Corinthians 3:5-7 (KJV) Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 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