Second, some of us had sausage or bacon for breakfast, which is in direct violation of the law against eating the flesh of an animal with a cloven hoof. Share on Facebook. 2 0 obj stone at her. In this noted chapter, the writer of the book of Hebrews introduces an impressive list of heroic figures from the Old Testament --remarkable men and women whose stories stand out to encourage and challenge the faith.Some of these heroes of the Bible are well-known personalities, while others remain anonymous. vi In the Bible the heart is thought to be the center of the mind, emotions, and will. These people didn’t all behave well, yet there were moments in their lives where they demonstrated great faith and are therefore heroes. Some people are amazed how much freedom Jesus exercised with regard to the Law. “ That is also the Golden Rule that binds God’s people together in all times and in all places, and contrary to popular opinion, it is in the Bible, not once but twice, once in Matthew 7:12 and once in Luke 6:31. If we read through the Law of Moses we invariably make two significant observations, and then, having made those observations, we ask two very important questions. He says that Moses was absolutely wrong in his casual approach to divorce. (iii), Of course, a second question arises. Let me give you a few examples: First, Jesus saw through the law to the Spirit and reason behind the law. A non-Jew came before Rabbi Shammai. Armies surrounded them. BARNABAS is truly one of the great unsung heros of faith. I hope you have taken the time to read the short “biography” of Moses that we put into the bulletin. More in Kid Talks: Heroes of the Faith. Suffered from drought and famine. In this message we are looking to Noah who shows us what to do in a world gone mad … and what we see may not be what you expected. eMail: info@newphilly.org. God said he was pleased with the gifts Abel offered and called Abel a good man because of his faith. “What comes out of a man is what defiles a man. We continue our Heroes of the Faith series with the story of Noah. This Sunday’s sermon on King David will teach you how to identify temptations and threats, and how to overcome them. Jesus taught the Law on a Mountain. Second, Jesus set some laws completely aside. Some of you are troubled by certain things in the lives of these heroes of faith. And the disciples began to pluck heads of grain, and, given the context, to eat them. How do we react when we're faced with a seemingly impossible task? The text declares, “Thus (Jesus) declared all foods clean.” If you have barbecue for lunch, or if you go down to the beach this summer, and order Fried Shrimp, or eat a Po’ Boy Sandwich made with fried oysters, and lettuce, and tomatoes, on a hamburger bun slathered with Duke’s Mayo—I am hungry, you can thank Jesus for that freedom. In Matthew 5, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says that, in the eyes of God, lust is the same thing as adultery. After us will come men and women who fully rely on God, and many have already come before us – from Noah in the Ark to Simeon waiting for Jesus at the Temple. Heroes of Faith: Esther Heroes of Faith Sermon Series. Now, I regard him as one of my best friends, and I confessed to him not long ago that he has become a far better father than I ever have been. Likewise, on the Mount of Transfiguration, when the disciples of Jesus suggest building three booths, one for Jesus, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, the voice of God declares, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased, listen to him.” (Matthew 17:1-8). In Mark 7:14-23 (v) we read how Jesus called the people to him and told them that it was not what goes into a man that defiles him, for what he puts into his mouth enters not his heart but his stomach, and so passes on. The Well Community Church. This Sunday, we will learn from the life of David how to be over-comers and watch our giants fall! Shammai did not like the conditions, so he hit him with a rod, and drove him away. Finally, yes we are very different in our total approach to the Law. Now I doubt that any of you have ever considered bringing a stubborn and rebellious child before the elders to be stoned to death; but it is not impossible. We continue our summer series with the story of Caleb and the 12 spies. Even if you can’t you keep them, for you have a highly developed conscience, and you know them intuitively. I have enjoyed preaching this series of sermons on the Heroes of Faith, primarily because of the dialogue with many of you. Heroes of Faith: Noah. On the one hand, it mattered because God chose the Jews to be his people in the world. How to Avoid a “Less-Than” Life: A Cautionary Tale. One of the most shocking commandments is found in Deuteronomy 21:18-21. 4 0 obj Home Blog Posts The Heroes of Faith: Moses. These people didn’t all behave well, yet there were moments in their lives where they demonstrated great faith and are therefore heroes. 23 All these evil things come from within, and they defile a man.”. New Philadelphia seeks to be an open and caring Christian congregation in the Moravian tradition, worshipping God and honoring the scripture, while encouraging one another to live, love, and serve like Jesus as we follow the lead of the Holy Spirit. Say amen when you see a picture of a hero, and ‘boo’ when you don’t. Though it has not always universally recognized, God always intended that the moral law be universal. (Numbers 20:7-13), ii 18   “If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and, though they chastise him, will not give heed to them, 19 then his father and his mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders of his city at the gate of the place where he lives, 20 and they shall say to the elders of his city, ‘This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.’ 21 Then all the men of the city shall stone him to death with stones; so you shall purge the evil from your midst; and all Israel shall hear, and fear. We continue our summer Heroes Of Faith series with the story of Sampson. Moses 1 Audio of the Sermon, 1st Half. In John chapter 8, some people brought to him a woman taken in adultery, and said to him, “Moses said that we are to stone such as her. The same man came before Rabbi Hillel, and made the same promise and the same appeal. Many countries forced them out of their homes, stole their wealth, and asked them to leave. The modern church exists as the Body of Christ, and as Paul writes to Timothy, it is a faith that we received. We do not live by the Law; we live by the Grace of Jesus Christ. We all love heroes! If we have broken the law in one point, we are guilty of all. He said the children of Christian parents often enter a time of rebellion. A man who ran for the state legislature in Arkansas in the last election proposed that we ought to enforce this Law, and others like it. endobj Heroes of faith Hebrews 11: Sermon 16th Feb 2020 Reading: Hebrews 11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Moses is much more interesting than Spiderman, or any of the Avengers. In Essentials, Unity; 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 then to wait until his enemies should be made a stool for his feet. endobj They faced off against giants. The Law of Moses—the Law of God—the Torah, includes c. 613 commandments. This truth gives rise to one of the best definitions of sin I have ever heard: “Sin is anything that we do, or fail to do, by which Samson let his faith deteriorate to enjoy the pleasures of the world. The very fact of our personal indifference gives rise to two questions. Jesus said to her, “Woman, where are they? By FaithHub. It is not so much that we break the moral law of God as we break ourselves upon the moral law of God. Our summer series on "Heroes of Faith" kicks off with the story of Moses. Winston Salem, NC 27104, Office: 336.765.2331 Noah showed great obedience to God when building the ark. Go and sin no more. These are the people that save the day, provide inspiration and give us the courage to act. When I read that, I found myself wondering if that man is a Christian or a father. through Jesus Christ. This message looks at his beginnings and we learn how God makes spiritual leaders, including you. They are a powerful witness to God.”, On the other hand, it mattered because it was the odd and distinctive appearance and behavior of the Jews dictated by the Law of Moses that enabled the Jews to survive as a people for more than 2,000 years even though, for much of that time, they did not have a land to call their own. In All-Things, Love. Joseph chose the path of integrity when tempted by Potiphar's wife, and though there were tought times, God vindicated Joseph completely.

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