Here are the completed notes from the Sunday Morning Worship Service August 7, 2016:
Scripture: Hebrews 11:6
Wake up to the presence of the living God!
1. God exists – Hebrews 11:6 “Believe that He is”
The God of Scripture is the only real and true God who exists
- A deep conviction that God is real.
2. Apply an understanding of who this God really is to life:
“O God, who is like unto Thee!” -Psalm 71:19b
- Infinite – Limitless (Jeremiah 23:24; 1 Kings 8:27)
- Holy – Separate, set-apart, absolute purity (Isaiah 6:3; 1 Peter 1:16)
- Eternal – Everlasting, always was, always is, always will be (Deuteronomy 33:27)
- Immutable – Unchanging (Malachi 3:6)
- Omniscient – All knowing (Psalm 139:3)
- Omnipresent – Everywhere present (Psalm 139:7)
- Omnipotent – All powerful (Revelation 19:6)
- Righteous / Just – Always does what is just and right (Deuteronomy 32:4)
- Faithful – Firm, certain, trustworthy, dependable (Deuteronomy 7:9)
- Wise – The ability to rightly apply knowledge (1 Timothy 1:17; Jude 25)
- Sovereign – Absolute control, supreme authority and sole ruler (Psalm 135:6)
- Merciful – Compassion, pity, not getting what we deserve (Ephesians 2:4)
- Gracious – Unmerited favor, getting what we don’t deserve (Ephesians 2:7, 8)
- Love – Seeks the highest good of the one loved, unconditional, sacrificial (1 John 4:8)
- Wrath -Righteous indignation at all evil, execution of judgment on unrighteousness (Romans 1:18)
- Incomprehensible – No one can remotely understand and comprehend God (Isaiah 55:8)
- Glorious – Weighted down with brilliance, brightness, radiance, shining (Psalm 8:1)
3. What the reality of God’s existence means to you personally:
A. God knows all about you
B. God absolutely loves you
C. God has a plan for your life (that plan unfolds in the pages of Scripture)
Conform you to the image of His Son – Romans 8:29
- This begins with salvation
- Serve Him with your life – Ephesians 2:10; 4:11, 12; Matthew 28:19, 20
- Glorify Him in all you do – Revelation 4:11; 1 Corinthians 10:31
4. How God is completely missed
A. Going through the motions
B. Complacency
C. Not taking sin against God seriously
D. Not being intentional about your relationship with Him
E. Not being intentional about spiritual growth
F. Not making God’s plan – a part of your plans
G. Atmospheric revival but unchanged lives
Warning About Demon Faith – Scripture: James 2:19
- The devils (demons) believe and tremble
- Counterfeit Faith – Faith that does not result in salvation
- They believe in God
- They face His judgment – Matthew 8:29b
What is Demon Faith?
- Belief in the one true God and tremble at its implications
Demons know the identity and truth about Jesus
Demon Quotes:
“I know Thee who Thou art, the Holy One of God” – Luke 4:34b
“Thou art Christ the Son of God” – Luke 4:41
“Jesus I know” – Acts 19:15
Demons have a belief that does not change their direction
- Demons tremble but do not repent
- Saving faith brings repentance, which results in change
2 Reasons Demon Faith does not result in Salvation:
- Demons believe in God, but are in rebellion against Him
One third of heavens angels joined Lucifer in rebellion against God - Demons believe in God, but want nothing to do with Him
Demon Quote: “Let us alone, what have we to do with Thee, Thou Jesus of Nazareth”-Luke 4:34a