Known by God

Note: This is a sermon delivered by Josh Petersen of the Los Angeles church of Christ to the Sacramento Church on July 17, 2011.

Matthew 7:21-23
-Not all who acknowlwedges Jesus as Lord will enter Heaven.
-Are you a friend of God or see Him as a means to an end?
-Are you performing a religious duty or being real with God?
(Do you really want to tell jokes to Jesus or just see Him as someone distant?)

Our relationship with God is more than going to His church!

John 14:5-11
-Do you really know Christ?
-Do you pray the kind of prayers that only God can answer (even if it's "no")?
-In prayer, be a pioneer, not a settler!

Believe much=expect much!
Great faith=great prayer; little faith, litte prayer.

Matthew 7:24-27
-Build your relationship with God to code (His Word).
-Putting the Word into practice is a sign of a true relationship with Christ.
-Be a friend to God! He can be trusted!

Comment: This is a culmination of an evangelistic campaign in the Sacramento-area colleges led by the LA Church. I appreciate their zeal and willingness to partner up withn us. In the meantime, it is time for all of who claim to know Christ to build a more intimate relationship with Him. It is the difference of spensing eternity with God or apart from Him. -CL

Food that fufills!

Note: This is a Bible Talk held during an evangelistic campaign at California State University, Sacramento on July 14, 2011.

Ice Breaker: What food to you frequently buy at a grocery store?

John 6:25-27
-Do you find stuff that will make you hungry or be full?
-What are you looking for in college? Success? Friendship?

John 10:10
-Jesus wants us to have life to the full?

Do you want a full life?

Comment: I would like to thank the Los Angeles church of Christ for assisting in this thought provoking discussion. As disciples of Jesus, we ought to remember that He fulfills us, not just doing waht satisfies us. -CL