Time To Get Serious About The Lord And His Ways. “It is good to speak of God today.” Thank You...

Time To Get Serious About The Lord And His Ways


“It is good to speak of God today.”

Thank You for coming and worshiping.


Have you ever wondered?



Why are you here?



Why are you here?

What does God want in you life?



Why are you here?


When does He want His plans for you carried out?



Why are you here?


When does He want His plans for you carried out?

Are you doing what He wants you to do with your life?


Deuteronomy 30:11-20(NKJV) 11“For this commandment which I command you today is not too mysterious for you, nor is it far off. 12It is not in heaven, that you should say, ‘Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’ 13Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’ 14But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it. 15“See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil, 16in that I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the Lord your God will bless you in the land which you go to possess.


17But if your heart turns away so that you do not hear, and are drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them, 18I announce to you today that you shall surely perish; you shall not prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to go in and possess. 19I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; 20that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.”


It is serious


It is serious

Here and now – 11-14


It is serious


Life and death – 15


It is serious



Good and evil – 15


It is serious



Good and evil – 15

Serve God or serve other – 16-18


It is seen – 19-20

19I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; 20that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.”


Joshua 24:15(NKJV) 15And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Joshua 24:22-24(KJV) 22And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses. 23Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel. 24And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.


It is personal


It is personal

In the realm of people - 15


It is personal


In the sight of family – 15f


It is personal



In the depths of our being – 22


It is personal




In our actions – 23


It is personal




In our actions – 23

In our answer - 24


1 Kings 18:21(KJV) 21And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.



It is an advised decision




The Lord has sent a question





The Lord expects an answer





Matthew 27:17(NKJV) 17Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”





We, individually are the ones who must answer for ourselves





We, individually are the ones who must answer for ourselves

Our answer is important for us and those around


Mark 10:17-31(KJV) 17And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 22And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.


23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? 27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. 28Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.


29And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, 30But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. 31But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.


Which direction are you headed? - 17


What speed are you moving? - 17


What or who are you seeking in life? - 17


Where do you get your guidance? – 18-19


How hard are you trying? – 20-22


What are you lacking? - 21


What are you trusting in life? - 24


What kind of treasures are you gathering for eternal life? – 30


What are you serious about? – 28-31


Is it time for you to be serious about the Lord?


Acknowledge Him

He is

He cares

He came for us

He died for us

He lives


Accept Him

Believe on Him

Believe in Him

Believe with Him


Advance Him

Walk with them (others)

Walk for Him in front of them

Walk like Him


It is…Time To Get Serious

About The Lord And His Ways

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