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Dr. Bob Sensat

Dr. Bob Sensat (1933-1992). Dr. Sensat was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Jennings, La. when he went on to meet the Lord. He was known as husband, father, friend, pastor, teacher, a preacher's preacher and a man of God. As you read the sermon outlines and hear the messages you will soon see the passion he had for reaching the lost, prayer and studying God's Word.
 

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Don't Play Games With God 

 

Scripture: II Peter 3:15-18 (“Grow” 1. “in grace” 2. “in knowledge”)

 

Intro: There are some qualities of Christian behaviour that should be a part of each Christian’s life, and when lacking, examination of self should immediately set in. (Heb. 4:12)

 

  1. (Plead) Confession of sin. (I Jn. 1:9; 2:1-2 (Reason)

  2. (Prayer) Communion of Spirit. (Jn. 16:13; Ps 119:9, 11) (Resting)

  3. (Purpose) Consecration to service. (Lk. 9:23) (Right)

 

I.                  Forget: Past Tense. (Phil. 3:13-14)

A.     Attitude in reference to past.

1.      Social status: Greatness. (Phil. 3:4-10)

2.      Sinful status: Godliness. (Heb. 10:17)

B.     Attitude in reference to problems. (Heb. 12:1-2)

1.      Shed sin’s shackle and forget it. (Pr. 28:13-14; Heb. 3:12-13)

2.      Shun slowing weights and forge on. (Phil. 3:14-15)

a.      Bad attitudes: Bitterness. (Heb. 12:15)

b.      Fads about: You don’t have to do what everybody else is doing. (Jas. 1:13-15; Ro. 6:23)

Car bumper sticker: “Remember a Christian is not perfect. He is forgiven.” (Pr. 11:2) “When pride cometh, then cometh shame.”)

 

II.               Forgive: Present Tense. (Eph. 4:30-32)

A.     Attitude in regard to people. (Mt. 6:14-15; I Jn. 2:12)

1.      Forgiving spirit necessary to fellowship. (Ps. 66:18; Isa. 59:1; Jer. 5:25)

2.      Forgiving sinner needs an apology from sinner. (Mt. 18:21-22; Lk. 17:3-4)

a.      Compassion absolute need toward others. (Jd. 22-23; Jas. 5:19-20; Gal. 6:1,10)

b.      Consideration of self: How did God forgive you? (Eph. 4:32)

B.     Attitude in regard to self personally. (Ro. 5:8; I Jn. 1:9)

1.      Forgiven people find it easier to forgive: Malice? Grudge? Retaliation?

2.      Forgiving people are bigger people inwardly: Pure. Peace. (Col. 3:13)

a.      They face reality of their feelings.

b.      They face reality of their fellowship. (Prodigal: Shamefulness & filthiness of a muddy pig sty.)

Illustration: Little boy asked what forgiveness is and gave answer. “It’s the odor that flower breathe when they are trampled upon.” 

 

III.           Forbear: Prevention Trait. (Col. 3:12-13; Eph. 4:2)

A.     Restore people who stray. (I Jn. 5:16)

1.      Be spiritual in approach. (Gal. 6:1)

2.      Be straight in appeal. (Jn. 8:32, 36; Jas. 5:19-20)

B.     Request prayerfully for saints who stray. (Eph. 6:18; I Tim. 2:1-2; II Tim. 4:16)

1.      Pray that they will stay right. (II Cor. 13:7; I Sam. 15:10-11)

2.      Pray that they will get right.

 

 

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