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Commit to the Adventure – Rev. Brooks (video)
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What An Inheritance – Rev. Jones (video)
http://trinityumchurch.com/sermons/wp-content/uploads/WhatAnInheritance3.7.10.flvCommit to the Adventure – Rev. Brooks
Olympic athletes commit to disciplined training for the adventure of experiencing the excitement and drama of “the games”. Participants major focus centers on skiing, snowboarding, bobsledding, even curling. Every athlete’s dream is to “go for the gold” and win.
The Christian life has been called a high adventure, one that lasts not a few days or years but a lifetime. Jesus urged those wishing to follow Him to count the cost of discipleship because it entails a life of commitment.
This Sunday we’ll probe Christ’s words from Luke 9:57-62 as we consider what it means to COMMIT TO THE ADVENTURE of following Jesus.
What An Inheritance – Rev. Jones
Our Scripture talks about the inheritance we have as God’s children. God holds nothing back of Himself to His children. That means the poorest of us; the most neglected or abused can receive the riches of heaven when we ask Jesus to become Lord of our lives.
God gives us not only true blessings of an inheritance of grace, forgiveness and the promise of Heaven, he also gives us Himself. As we grow into our inheritance we find ourselves resembling our heavenly father. We love unconditionally; we exhibit great patience and walk in His power.
But sometimes the inheritance comes with some surprises for which we are not always prepared.