SUNDAY OUTLINES      There is no higher honour I could have than to be able to preaching the Word of God Sunday after Sunday.   I've been doing it now for almost 40 years.     You can listen to many of the messages I've preached at Parkway Bible Church over the past 12 years by visiting our Sermon Archive at www.parkwaybiblechurch.ca .    

 

Most of you perhaps who read this blog attend church on a more or less regular basis and enjoy the rich teaching of your local Pastor (whom I hope you give great encouragement).    Yet, like me,  perhaps you enjoy listening to other preachers as well and perhaps gleam golden nuggets that enrich your lives.   To that end, on many Sunday afternoons I'll post my sermon outline along with some quotes from the message that might tweak your interest and stimulate your thinking.

 

Presently,  I'm doing a summer series of teaching messages called "LifeRoots:  The Roots of Successful Living" in which we look at key principles for living successful lives to God's glory.   Below is the second message in the series.   It is based on Cain who killed his brother and wandered from God.   Unfortunately the notes don't clearly bring out the exposition of the passage but hopefully will still prove helpful.    If you want to listen to the message, it should be available on the Parkway Bible Church website by early Monday.

 

Tomorrow,  check back for the conclusion of my last blog post "What God Taught Me On My Vacation.

 

The Root of Perspective

# 2 Life Roots - Moses/Cain - Genesis 4:1-15

Introduction
It is important to view life from the proper perspective so that you will be able to live according to a proper perception.　

Three 3 Perspectives You Must Develop.

I. The Personal
Personal success is not far away.
　

1. The Difference Between Success And Failure Is Little.
　
Most people only need to make a few changes to reach their potential.

　
2. The Path To Personal Victory Begins With A Step Of Faith
　
We each need to come to that moment of faith.

II. The Internal

Before you can win the battle on the outside, you need to win the battle on the inside.

God is more concerned about you Character than your Comfort.

1. There Is A Private Battle We All Fight
- It is the battle of character.

　
The war on the inside is the most Difficult and the most Important battle you will ever fight.

If you don’t gain control of what’s happening on the inside, it will show up on the outside.
　
2. You Win The Battle On The Inside By Walking In The Spirit

3. Private Victory Always Precedes Public Victory
** Fruit Of The Spirit = by product of the private life.

III. The Eternal

LIFE ONLY MAKES SENSE WHEN YOU HAVE AN ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE.

1. This World Is Not Our Home
　
2. We Are Citizens Of The Kingdom Of God
　
3. Successful Living Requires An Eternal Perspective

　
Since our citizenship is in Heaven, we do not live for this world.   We live for the Kingdom of God.

Conclusion
Quote - Joseph Stowell " If heaven is our consistent hope and the King is our guide and the expression of His kingdom is our calling, then life in this world comes more clearly into view. Its disappointments don’t damage or surprise us. We expect little of it, for our reward is yet to come... We live confidently here in light of there, reflecting the culture and values of the Kingdom within and under the authority of the King.