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| September 15, 2002“A Stitch in TIME Saves Nine” TEXT: James 4: 13-17 THESIS: God has called us to be good stewards of our TIME. ACTION STEP: I will take action to fulfill God’s call on my life.
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I. To have knowledge is to have responsibility.
“Anyone, then who knows the good he ought to do…” (vs 17a) * * * A. When we are aware of a need, a crisis or our Godly duty we will either take action or walk away.
1. Determine if there is a real need.
a. “Don’t jump off a bridge for a hat.”
b. “You can’t marry everyone you feel sorry for.” * * * B. If it is in our power to help, me must.
“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow”__ when you now have it with you.” Proverbs 3: 27-28 * * * C. Do not procrastinate, especially in the essentials.
Top Five Questions
“For it is TIME to seek the Lord.” Hosea 10: 12d
1. Am I born-again? 2. Is my spouse born-again? 3. Are my children born-again? 4. Is my neighbor born-again?
“What profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul.” Matthew 16: 26
5. What on earth am I doing for heaven’s sake?
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II. Avoid committing the “Sin of Omission”
A. Often times we view sin as something I did against God. The “Sin of Omission” is refusing to do something for God. *** Send mail about the sermon notes to clryan@mvcnaz.org |
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