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(Miller), Matthew 21:23-32 What Do You Think? Sermon. Copyright Ministry-to-Children. A person who is kind has good things to say about others, is considerate of the feelings of others. Everyone of us knows someone like this, someone whose manner and smile communicates kindness, even if they never said a word. Dear Lord, help us to be real sweeteners in our world. Words, Tongue, Fathers Day, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Be honest and instead of trying to excuse or diminish your wrong, acknowledge, repent and ask for forgiveness. May our families be whole. 20 These are the things which defile the man; but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile the man.. It is easy for angry thoughts to slip off your tongue in a curse. 1) Make sure you understand who Jesus actually is and His character and work. He took the initiative in creation, He took the initiative in salvation, and He takes the initiative in our sanctification. It is interesting to me how we have come to understand sin. Colossians 3:17, Psalms 34:13, Proverbs 13:3, James 3:3-6. These are the garments worn by the person who has been changed by Jesus. It covers both the spoken and written word. Copyright 2001 - 2023. We are to teach and admonish one another instruct in righteousness and warn against unrighteous attitudes and behavior. But the context of what Paul says here is the instructive nature of the Word of God as we meditate upon it, as we ingest it as spiritual food. For the Christian, there is not to be any such division in life. They may acknowledge some overlap between the two, but for the most part they remain separated from each other. The Bible teaches us to walk in love (3:14). 19 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. Proverbs 15:1-2, A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Second, it means replacing the feeling of resentment and anger with good will, a love that seeks the other's welfare, not harm. Has His presence given you the ability to forbear, to forgive, to love others more than you love yourself? (1) (Edstrom), Luke 12:32-40 Where Is the Treasure? I want to encourage you to do that today. God always takes the initiative and then calls upon us to respond appropriately. But what the Scripture is teaching us is that our attitude should be one of praise and worship, one of gratitude and thanksgiving. We need the wisdom from above so that we are continually putting off our old sinful ways and putting on the ways of righteousness including how we speak. And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. Does your communication match Ephesians 4:29? Some people are like Nutrasweet. Has light filled the darkness of your soul? We believe that is the loving Father of all kids. Sweetn Low is an artificial sweetener that is used pretty much the same way sugar is used. Electronic communication through things such as email, instant messaging, phone texting, blogging and social networks have exponentially escalated the problems with written communication in several ways. The attitude of fulfilling this command is simply this. Patience in our own strength is impossible. In His presence there is peace. God's Design in Detours. That is the richness of the Word, the fruit it bears in our lives. Colossians 3:17 in all English translations. We are told how to live the new life in Christ and what that restored life looks like. Perhaps Pauls statement in Ephesians 4:29 is a good summary of this principle. That was not true in the ancient world and it was certainly not true of Jesus. James tells us this may be the reality of daily living, but it should not be. You can live doing all in the name of the Lord Jesus if you apply the lessons of Colossians. In God's economy it is the lowly that are exalted and the proud who are brought down. All Rights Reserved. 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders. What good deeds? There is no fighting between His people. If Christians could simply picture themselves in the presence of God, where His holiness, might, splendor, and glory were on display, there would never be any lack of unity or peace between them. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Colossians 3:12) There are the positive qualities of Christian living. God wants us to do the very best we can at all tasks. The acronym is p.i.n.o.g.a.m. Whatever you do and that means everything. (v. It is used in cakes, cookies, sodas, Kool-Aid, and we often put it in our tea or coffee to make it sweet. The result of living out these virtues is having the peace of Christ ruling our hearts. Write out and memorize some of the proverbs dealing with the tongue that would be helpful in your life. If you want cook something that is sweet, but doesnt leave a bitter aftertaste in your mouth, you have to use the real thing! (See: Expressing the Indwelling Word of Christ), This morning we come to verse 17 and Pauls culminating statement about the general virtues by which disciples of the Lord Jesus are to live. Ephesians 2:10 tells us that inherent in our salvation is the fact that we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Paul adds in Titus 2:14 that Jesus redeemed us in order to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. So while we can be saved by our righteous deeds (Titus 3:5), we are saved to walk in good deeds. Please use our childrens ministry curriculum and Sunday School material for any purpose that brings honor to Jesus. The way we think and our view on life is radically changed so that we are in actual harmony with God. Help the Needy! Ministry-To-Children.com helps you tell kids about Jesus by providing age-appropriate Bible study material and Sunday School curriculum all 100% free online. Weekly lesson plans for preschool, upper and lower elementary. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in you and the Lord Jesus Christ manifesting His life through you can any human have these attitudes and behave in the manner described with all people including enemies. Christians have a wonderful security in Christ because our lives are hidden in Him, and we have a wonderful promise for the future because we will be glorified with Him when He returns. Your family. Lets make a list. _________________________________ The Power of the Unseen - John 3:1-17 Do you ever wish you were invisible? It's based on John 3:1-17. Here is some help. Some tasks we do are easier for us like the butterfly, but other things may be hard. And because Jesus has restored our life, because He has given us abundant life, we are new creations, made in His image. This message reminds children that we. Nazarene. Copyright 2001 - 2023. In wisdom we are to teach and admonish one another. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. This, too, is evidence of the Holy Spirit living inside of a Christian. Now before I go on to expand on whatever you do in word or deed, I want to emphasize what is to control our communications and actions. It is a book about God and His dealings with people - In this case God's dealings with us as His people. If Jesus humbled Himself, even to death on the cross, we too must humble ourselves. So as we examine this text, let us remember that God is always proactive. I know I asked you to do the impossible. Do a good job and clean up after yourself. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.. Second, modern electronic communications can send out what you write instantly. Coloring Page Trust In Jesus. Your community. (Edstrom), Luke 10:25-37 Jesus Answers a Question (Miller), Luke 10:38-42 What Do You Hear? Jesus and the Children #1. 8 But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, [and] abusive speech from your mouth. What lessons from Colossians can you apply so that whatever you do in word and deed will be done in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks through Him to God the Father? Your behavior also communicates and sometimes louder than what you say. Now that you have a general understanding of the command in this verse, let me go back and expand on this idea of whatever you do in word or deed. I do. (Edstrom), Matthew 16:21-28 Its Character Building (Edstrom), Matthew 16:21 -28 Its Not Easy (Edstrom), Matthew 16:21-28 Being a Follower (Wuori), Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus Tranfiguration (Klein), Matthew 18:15-20 A Gathering Place (Edstrom), Matthew 18:15-20 Being a Problem Solver (Wuori), Matthew 18:21-35 Be Ready to Forgive (Edstrom), Matthew 18:21-35 Knowing the Score (Edstrom), Matthew 18:21-35 Granting Forgiveness (Wuori), Matthew 18:21-35 The Unforgiving Servant (Klein), Matthew 20:1-16 All of Gods Love (Wuori), Matthew 20:1-16 An Unending Supply (Edstrom), Matthew 20:1-16 Generosity Everywhere (Edstrom), Matthew 20:1-16 A Story about Forgiveness (Klein), Matthew 21:1-11 Like an Ordinary Man (Edstrom), Matthew 21:1-11 Whats Happening? (Alexander C. Dejong, Leadership, Vol. It makes things taste sweet, and leaves no bitter taste, but there is a problem with Nutrasweet. Your words and deeds must correspond and they must be in keeping with Jesus character and will. In Colossians 3:16-17, Paul describes a life that is happy in God. Lets pray together and thank God the power to use our words for good! (Colossians 3:17). 13:15; 1 Thess. If so, how should your behavior change? This verse begins with a subjunctive clause that is stated as an independent nominative (also called a nominative absolute). Dont fall into that trap yourself. 11 Not what enters into the mouth defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth , this defiles the man. Jesus then later explained to the disciples, 18 But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man. Children's Sermons for Luke 17. He is talking about the kind of harmony that should exist among those people who really love the Lord, among those people in whom the Holy Spirit is living. Patience is not something the world teaches us to practice. They make a lovely crunchy sound. If you dont want the world to see it, dont post it where the world can see it. Dangers of modern electronic communication: 1) You lose the nuances of speaking face to face and often even the clarity of full sentences, 2) You lose the time to calm down, think and reconsider when the message is broadcast instantly. Admonition, on the other hand, is the negative side of teaching. Notice that in this verse that Paul uses Jesus name. And as we read and study this passage, we need to remember that the Bible is not a book about people. Even the tax-gatherers could love those who loved them. Because God's Word is at home in our hearts, we are to allow it to direct our interactions with one another. That can be a great advantage in many situations, but it a great disadvantage when you respond quickly without thinking carefully about what you are going to say. He always takes the initiative. What is the danger of the tongue? I have run into this myself and heard many of you comment about the same thing about people you work with, go to school with or have some other association in which the person claims to be a Christian, but behaves in ways that are very overtly unrighteous. The love of Jesus living in our hearts! Sundays and Midweek; Live stream services; Preaching; Internationals; Children & Youth; Lunar New Year 2023; Meet & Make craft group; Weekend Away 3-5 March 2023; Calendar A packet of sugar, Sweetn Low, and Nutrasweet, And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. How is the Christian able to live according to these virtues? But just like the honey bee we can't quit trying. Jumble Adam and Eve Are Tempted. Jesus said in John 3:18 that those who believe in His name are not judged while he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. In the future, it will be at the name of Jesus that every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.. The Bible says And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This is fascinatingly insightful. Some people, when they admonish or teach others, assume a condescending or holier than thou attitude. (Klein), Matthew 21:33-46 Fruits of the Kingdom (Edstrom), Matthew 21:33-46 What Is Expected (Edstrom), Matthew 22:1-14 Good Intentions (Edstrom), Matthew 22:1-14 A Personal Invitation (Edstrom), Matthew 22:15-22 Following Lifes Rules (Wuori), Matthew 22:15-22 Stitched Together (Edstrom), Matthew 22:34-46 Giving Your All (Edstrom), Matthew 22:34-46 The Most Important Rule (Klein), Matthew 23:1-12 The Right Reason (Edstrom), Matthew 23:1-12 What Cant Be Seen (Edstrom), Matthew 24:36-44 You Can Count On It (Edstrom), Matthew 25:1-13 Blessings of Surprise (Edstrom), Matthew 25:1-13 Dont Miss the Blessing (Edstrom), Matthew 25:1-13 Bridesmaids Who Werent Ready (Klein), Matthew 25:14-30 Share Your Talent (Edstrom), Matthew 25:14-30 The Shape of Your Life (Edstrom), Matthew 25:14-30 Making the Most of Gods Gifts (Wuori), Matthew 25:31-46 Sharing Gods Love (Edstrom), Matthew 25:31-46 Are you a Sheep or a Goat? We are to lay them aside. Yes, every word and every deed. We are to put those things to death. 3) Seek the things above instead of things of earth. First, written communication lacks the nuances of emotion that occur in spoken speech and especially when you can also see the person. Hi guys! You can freely license our resources under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. All the general principles that apply to whatever you do in word also apply to whatever you do in deed. (2) (Edstrom), Luke 12:32-40 God Gives Us Friendship (Miller), Luke 12:49-56 At The Present Time (Edstrom), Luke 13:1-9 A Divine Opportunity (Edstrom), Luke 13:10-17 Which Is More Important? It takes a greater strength to exhibit meekness than to burst forth with anger and lose control. The result is that they cause the name of Christ to be blasphemed and it becomes much harder to witness for Christ because of the hypocrisy the non-Christian sees in this self professed Christian. It is HIS divine will that young people come to faith in and find salvation through the Gospel and the work of the to bring them to faith. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. (Miller), Luke 12:32-40 Where Is the Treasure? Unlock everything with Sermons4Kids Plus for $249/year Click YES, UPGRADE NOW and unlock Sermons4Kids Plus for $249 today. They also claim to love Jesus and sometimes they can be very sweet, but when things arent going their way and things start to heat up, they lose their sweetness. Listening. Colossians 2:14 . Doctors tell us that walking is good for our health. What change has been wrought in your life? (Edstrom), Luke 24:13-49 Because God Said So (Wuori), Luke 24:13-25 On the Road to Emmaus (Klein), John 1:1-14 The Light of the World (Edstrom), John 1:1-18 The Power of the Word (Edstrom), John 1:1-18 The Word in All Languages (Edstrom), John 1:6-8, 19-28 Lighting Our Way (Edstrom), John 1:6-8, 19-28 Preparing for a Big Event (Edstrom), John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Real Thing (Donovan), John 1:29-42 Do You Recognize Me? Want more resources? It is a natural product that comes from the sugar cane plant. As we come to understand the will of the Lord and are filled with the Spirit we will bear the fruit of always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father (Ephesians 5:17-20). It is where we positively instruct one another, where we share insights, truths, and wisdom with each other. 4 Peace & Thankfulness), As I pointed out last week, the more the word of Christ richly dwells within us, the greater we will change and live out these virtues. I do. 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