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Unsinkable

June 23, 2024 Elwyn Johnston







Leadership ≠ position

Leadership = influence







1 Timothy 3:1 – 13

Verse of the Week: “But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity” Psalm 26:11


Every Christ-follower must possess Integrity

“above reproach” 1 Timothy 3:2

“good reputation with those outside the church” 1 Timothy 3:7

“well respected and have integrity” 1 Timothy 3:8

“if they are found to be blameless and beyond reproach, let them serve” 1 Timothy 3:10

“integrity” – completeness, undivided

“But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity” Psalm 26:11

“he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them with his skillful hands.” Psalm 78:72

“The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.” Proverbs 20:7







1. Values people over profit

“free from the love of money.” 1 Timothy 3:3

“not greedy for money” 1 Timothy 3:8







2. Serve others rather than self

“had put me into service” 1 Timothy 1:12

“If you point out these instructions to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus” 1 Timothy 4:6

“manages his own household well, having children who respect and obey him.” 1 Timothy 3:4

“Pilate sent for a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, ‘I am innocent of this man’s blood. The responsibility is yours!’” Matthew 27:24

“Jesus poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel” John 13:5







3. Practice self-control instead of self-satisfaction

“exercise self-control, live wisely” 1 Timothy 3:2

“not addicted to wine or violent, but gentle, peaceable” 1 Timothy 3:3

“must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.” 1 Timothy 3:11

Called


June 16, 2024 Elwyn Johnston


2 Timothy 1:9

Verse of the Week: “Run your race that you may lay hold of the prize and make it yours.” 1 Corinthians 9:24

1. Know God - Salvation

“everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8

“God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Thessalonians 5:9

“if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36

“when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they were amazed; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13

2. Grow in God - Sanctification

“For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but unto sanctification.” 1 Thessalonians 4:7

“grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”  2 Peter 3:18



 Direct you


“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14



Disrupt your plans


3. Sow into people - Serving

Benefits:



You will be satisfied.


“Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.” Galatians 6:4



You are strengthened


“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me” John 4:34

“Run your race that you may lay hold of the prize and make it yours.” 1 Corinthians 9:24


Specific calling:



Seek God


“He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6



Sensitive to the Spirit


“when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth” John 16:13



Start serving now


“Now the boy Samuel served the Lord by assisting Eli” 1 Samuel 3:1

“Speak, for Your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10

Guest Speaker: Rick Bowen

NKJV   Isaiah 40:1-10


Points:

1. God’s Voice is Prominent - 1 Corinthians 14:7-11 KJV

2. God’s Voice is Prophetic and Preparing 

3. God’s Voice is Personal - KJV Genesis 3:8-10;      NKJV 1 Kings 19:9-13

4. God’s Voice is Powerful- KJV 1 Kings 18:41;      KJV Acts 2:2

 

Jesus is the ONE

June 2, 2024 Elwyn Johnston


John 1:7 & 8

1. Know who you are in Christ

“Who are you?” John 1:19

“I am a voice” John 1:23







2. Life is full of stressors

“As long as you live, you will have to struggle to grow food….By the sweat of your brow will you have food to eat” Genesis 3:17 & 19

“John was in prison and he heard of the works of Christ. He sent his disciples to ask Jesus, ‘Are you the One, or should we keep looking for someone else?’” Matthew 11:2 & 3

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Jonn 14:27

“Peace be with you.” John 20:19



Give God control over your problems


“cast all of your anxiety on God” 1 Peter 5:7



Pray about everything and give thanks


“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything with thanksgiving.” Philippians 4:6



Think on good things


“Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.” Philippians 4:8







3. Jesus is the ONE

“Go back to John and tell him what you have heard and seen — the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.” Matthew 11:4 & 5



He is the Answer


“Salvation is found in no one else.” Acts 4:12



He is the Miracle worker


“Nothing is too hard for the Lord” Jeremiah 32:17

JR42


May 26, 2024 Elwyn Johnston


Galatians 5:22 & 23

Verse of the Week: “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5

1. Develop Christlikeness in me

“Moses was a very meek man. In fact, he was more gentle than anyone else on the face of the earth!” Numbers 12:3

“I am gentle and humble in heart” Matthew 11:29



Aggression – we want our own way.
Arrogance – we think we know best.


“But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11

“You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.” 1 Peter 3:4

“Flee from evil and do good” Psalm 37:27






2. Defuse the situation

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words make tempers flare.” Proverbs 15:1

“We respond gently when evil things are said about us.” 1 Corinthians 4:13


“If your boss is angry with you, don’t quit! A quiet, gentle spirit can overcome even great mistakes.” Ecclesiastes 10:4

“if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.” Galatians 6:1







3. Display Christ to our world

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” 1 Peter 3:15

“Gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.” Proverbs 25:15b

“A gentle word can get through to the hard headed”

“The more pleasant the words, the more persuasive you are.” Proverbs 16:21

“Believers should never speak evil of anyone, nor be quarrelsome. Instead they should be gentle and show courtesy to everyone.” Titus 3:2


“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.” Mt. 5:3

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5


“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done” Genesis 50:20

Refuse to Bow

May 19, 2024 Elwyn Johnston


Daniel 3

Verse of the Week: “we do not lose heart and give up” 2 Cor. 4:16

1. God is looking for faithfulness

“For the eyes of the LORD search the whole earth to give strong support to those whose heart is completely His.” 2 Chronicles 16:9

“who can find a faithful man?”  Proverbs 20:6

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones.” Luke 16:10







2. Faithful to God, not to culture.

“They refuse to serve your gods and do not worship the gold statue you have set up.” Daniel 3:12

“Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods” Daniel 3:14

“what god is there who can deliver you out of my hands?” Dan. 3:15






3. Faithful in the fire

“Certainly, O King.” Daniel 3:24

“I see four men loosed and walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods!” Daniel 3:25

“Therefore we do not lose heart and give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! We concentrate not on what is seen but on what is not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 - 18







4. Faithful after the fire

“Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the midst of the fire.” Daniel 3:26

“Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who put their trust in Him, violating the king’s command, and yielded up their bodies so as not to serve or worship any god except their own God.” Daniel 3:28

“our God whom we serve is able to deliver us… and He will deliver us. But if not, we will not bow” Daniel 3:17 & 18

“Therefore I make a decree that any people, nation or tongue that speaks anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego shall be torn limb from limb and their houses reduced to a rubbish heap, inasmuch as there is no other god who is able to deliver in this way.” Daniel 3:29


“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10

“Cease striving and know that I am God”