Building For Eternity

A Life of Commitment!

2 Chronicles 16:9

September 27, 2009

 

2 Chronicles 16:9

[9] For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to

     show Himself strong for those whose hearts are

     completely (Committed) His…

 

I.  THE POWER OF COMMITMENT

1. shows my VALUES (Mt. 6:24)

2. shapes my LIFE (Pr. 4:23)

3. determines my DESTINY (Mk. 8:36)

 

II. THE PRICE OF COMMITMENT

Luke 14:26

[26] If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own

       father and mother, wife and children, brothers and

       sisters-yes, and even his own life-he cannot by My

       disciple.

 

I GIVE CHRIST...

The first THOUGHTS of each day.

Psalm 5:3

[3] At daybreak, Lord, You hear my voice; at daybreak I

     plead my case to You and watch expectantly

 

The first “CONSIDERATION” in every decision.

Proverbs 3:5-6

[5] Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely

     on your own understanding

[6] Think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide

     you on the right paths

 

The first “TEN PERCENT” OF EVERY PAYCHECK.

Proverbs 3:9

[9] Honor the Lord with your possessions and with

     the first produce of your entire harvest.           

III. TWO TRAPS THAT WEAKEN OUR COMMITMENT

     TO CHRIST.

 

1. We get “DISTRACTED”

Mark 4:19

[19] but the worries of this age, the seduction of this age,

       the seduction of wealth, and the desires for other

       things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes

       unfruitful.    

2. We become “COMPLACENT”

Romans 12:11

[11] Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the

       Lord.

 

IV. THE REWARD FOR TOTAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to Jesus means you don’t have to

     “WORRY”!

Matthew 6:31, 33

[31] So don’t worry, saying, “What well we eat?”, or

       “What will we drink?”, or “What will we wear?”

[33] But seek first the kingdom of God and His

       righteousness, and all these things will be provided.

2. Commitment to Jesus means heaven is your FINAL

    destination.

John 14:2

[2] In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if not,

     I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place

     for you.

Are you committed to Jesus?

Romans 6:13b

[13] ...but as those who are alive from the dead, offer

       yourselves to God, and all the parts of yourselves to

       God as weapons for righteousness.

2 Chronicles 16:9

[9] For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to

     show Himself strong for those whose hearts are

     completely (Committed) His…