Pelham Road Christian Fellowship
Introduction:
Is there a limit to God’s invitation? Is someone too bad? Is someone not good enough? God calls us to Himself, into relationship with Him, with His church.
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
I. THE OFFER Mt. 11:28-30
A. Jesus gives an invitation that is open
B. There are no qualifiers
C. The offer is for what I cannot get myself
—1. Rest
—2. Grace
James 5:13-16 NIV
II. THE LIE James 5:13-16
The enemy not only wants to weasel his way to our table but he wants to push us away from our table.
A. You are all alone
B. God tells us the truth
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Cor. 10:13 NIV
C. Conviction vs. Condemnation
—1. Conviction comes from the Holy Spirit
Born out of grace
—2. Condemnation comes from the enemy
Born out of guilt
—3. Condemnation leads us to conceal our sin
—4. Conviction leads us to confess our sin & leads us to
Repentance
—5. Condemnation leads us to rededication
Vowing never to commit sin again
—6. Conviction leads us to absolute & total surrender
—7. Condemnation leads us to a future that isn’t going to get us where God wants us to be
—8. Conviction is the doorway that leads to real change in our
lives
—9. Conviction comes from the Spirit of God out of His grace
—10. Condemnation comes from a spirit of guilt that has been cancelled in Jesus Christ
Conclusion:
The enemy want to define you be your scars. But Jesus wants to define you by His scars. The grace of Jesus Christ removes your old identity and replaces it with a brand-new identity. You are a son or daughter of God. You are a child of the King. You are written into God’s will. You are a beneficiary of the lavish love of God, which has changed from failure to family. Grace not only cancels guilt and shame---grace also redefines you. You are a beloved family member of God, and because of that you are given a seat at the table with Almighty God.
Louie Giglio Ch. 8 Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table
Embrace who you are by God’s Grace!