* MY
SERMON NOTES
@ Arts
& Speakers,
Elratam
Network
Church of
Christ in Nigeria (COCIN),
(now,
Church of Christ in Nations)
Hwolshe,
Gigiring – Jos
3rd
May, 2001
SERMON
*
Speaker: Dr. Yakubu Usman
* Topic:
The Building of a Life
* The
Three Things That Happen During the Teaching of the Word of God:
1. Some
do not understand the teaching
2. Some
misunderstand the teaching
3. Some
understand but will respond with anger because it exposes their lifestyles
4. Some
understand and are inspired to change their lives
* How
wise are you?
- Is it
possible you can be wiser?
- Are you
as wise as you can be?
* If you
had everything in your power (finances & resources) where will you site
your building in Jos?
* These
two builders represent types of Christians
* Being
wise means living in accordance to the Word of God
* NOTE: The
Sermon on the Mount is a compilation of the teachings of Jesus delivered at a
particular period (not necessarily at one sitting)
* What is
a parable?
- It is a
story with a hidden spiritual meaning that may not be obvious at the first
instance
- It is
God’s special revelation to believers seeking more light
* The
location and quality of a foundation determines the survival of any building
- Great
effort is required to move building materials up a rock
- It
takes tough and deliberate effort to live by the Word of God
* NOTE:
Every Christian is a builder, having some sort of foundation
* Note
the Similarities between the two (2) builders:
1. They
were both builders
2. They
had the same wood from (probably) the same source
3. They
were subjected to similar challenges – wind & rain
- There
is ample evidence that good and bad people suffer alike
* Matthew
5:45 – These are challenges:
- Rain
represents blessings in scriptures
- If the
foundation is not solid, rain which is supposed to be a blessing would become a
curse
* Both
houses represent five (5) things:
(a)
Character - (the stuff you are made up
of)
(b)
Lifestyle – (things that portray you/your life’s priorities)
(c) Goals
of your life (things you want to accomplish in life)
(d)
Dreams – (things you wish you had)
(e)
Conduct – (behavior)
* The
only thing that they had as a variable was the foundation
* On what
foundation are you standing on?
* If you
are faced with a situation, how many scriptural principles come to your mind?
* You
cannot lay a strong foundation if you don’t hear clearly from God
1. Righteous acts (Matthew 6:1-6)
2. The Knowledge of God (Matthew 5:5-8)
- This always results in producing humility in your life
3. Dealing with your weaknesses (Matthew 7:1-5)
- This prepares you to withstand the storm of temptations whenever they
arise
4. Doing God’s will
5. Appreciating God’s forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15)
6. Rightly handling material possessions (Matthew6:19-42)
7. A consistent life of integrity
- The fruits of God’s Words and your lifestyle must tie together, if not,
something is definitely wrong
Important
Questions you need to ask yourself:
* How
rich or poor are you spiritually?
* How
often do you mourn over your sins and those of others?
* To what
extent do you hunger and thirst for righteousness?
* Do you
deserve God’s mercy judging from how you treat others?
* How
pure is your heart?
* Do
people call you a child of God?
* Are you
experiencing some form of persecution because of your faith?
* How
meek are you?
* Are you
hiding your light or are you shining it?
* How
wise are you?
* What
extent are you willing to go in order to become wise?
* NOTE: A
life committed to Christ will never fall
* What
you do about the Word of God that you hear reveals whether you are wise or not
* Are you
so knowledgeable that you think that there is nothing new to learn?
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