Dr. Tom Hover
January 2, 2022
Hebrews 13:5-6 / Matthew 4:4
No Need to Fear The New Year 202 2 / Manna in the Morning
AM SERMON
No Need to Fear the New Year 2022
Facing The New Year With FAITH!
Text: Hebrews 13:5-6
No Need to Fear the New Year:
I. Because God’s Provision Brings Contentment! Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have:” (I Timothy 6:7-11,Ecclesiastes 5:10,
Luke 12:15,Psalm 37:4,Hebrews 10:34,Philippians 4:11-13, Psalm 37:25)
Discontentment is a disease, and it takes away your joy, and it takes away your peace. And what is contentment? Contentment is not getting what you want, but it is wanting and enjoying what you already have. You see, contentment will make a poor man rich. And discontentment makes a poor man poor.
II. Because God’s Presence Brings Companionship! Hebrews 13:5
“...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
(Psalm 116:8) Do you know what worry is? Worry is a mild form of atheism. It's acting like God doesn't exist. We need to practice the presence of the Lord this coming year and praying without ceasing is a good start "I will never leave you, nor forsake you."
III. Because God’s Promise Brings Confidence! Hebrews 13:5
“...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
This is the confidence of His promise. A promise is no better than the one who makes it. Who is it that says, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee"? It is the omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent God.
IV. Because God’s Protection Brings Comfort. Hebrews 13:6
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Those to whom this was written were facing opposition from family, from friends, and from foes, alike. (Isaiah 41:10 ) There is one fear that removes all other fears and that is the fear of God. It was said of one great Christian, he feared man so little because he feared God so much.
PM SERMON
Manna in the Morning
Text: Matthew 4:4
I. THE REASONS FOR THE QUIET TIME
A.) THE QUIET TIME IS VITAL TO SPIRITUAL HEALTH
I Peter 2:2, Hebrews 5:14
B.) THE QUIET TIME IS VITAL FOR DAILY SPIRITUAL CLEANSING Psalm 119:9, John 15:3, John 17:17
C.) THE QUIET TIME IS VITAL TO SPIRITUAL COUNSEL
Colossians 3:16, Psalm 73:24
D.) THE QUIET TIME IS VITAL IN EQUIPPING THE CHRISTIAN FOR SPIRITUAL CONFLICT WITH THE FORCES OF EVIL. Ephesians 6:17
II. THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUIET TIME
Psalm 19:7-10, Psalm 119:103, Ezekiel 3:1-3
A.) A DEFINITE TIME AND PLACE. Example: Jesus in Mark 1:35
B.) A GOOD - SIZED, EASILY TO READ BIBLE
C.) A PRAYER LIST OR A PRAYER CYCLES
MONDAY - “M” Is for Missionaries
TUESDAY - “T” is for Thanksgiving
WEDNESDAY - “W” is for Workers
THURSDAY - “T” is for Tasks (Our job at the church, the ministry that God has given to us.)
FRIDAY - “F” is for our Families
SATURDAY - “S” is for the saints - especially young Christians, that Christ may be formed in them.
SUNDAY - “S” is for sinners and, in particular, the gospel services for which we are responsible.
D.) A PERSONAL NOTEBOOK
E.) A SPIRIT OF EXPECTANCY
(1) The Physical Factor
(2) The Moral Factor Psalm 66:18
(3) The Spiritual Factor John 7:17
III. THE RULES WHICH CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR DAILY QUIET TIME WITH GOD
The Rule Of:
A.) WAITING Isaiah 40:31
B.) READING I Timothy 4:13, I Timothy 4:15-16
(1) Read the portion of God’s Word at least three times.
a. Discover what is there Generally.
b. Peruse it for what is there Specially.
c. Study it for what is there Personally.
(2) Move from reading to thinking or meditation. Look at the passage in the presence of God. Joshua 1:8 ,Psalm 1:1-2, Revelation 1:3 Ask the Lord if there:
1. Are any Commands to Obey?
2. Are any Promises to Claim?
3. Are any New thoughts to Follow and pursue?
4. Are any Sins to Avoid?
5. Are any New thoughts about God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit, or even the devil. Seek to discover what God is saying to you from the passage you have read.
C.) RECORDING Exodus 17:14 , Proverbs 3:3
D.) PRAYING Ephesians 6:18
(1) Adjusting (2) Adoring Him (3) Asking
Conclusion:
STEP ONE: SHARING Psalm 126:6, II Timothy 2:2
STEP TWO: OBEYING I Samuel 15:22, I Peter 1:22
