DAD'S DAILY BREAD

Sermon notes Pastor Kobe Orr

19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, Col 1:19–22.

Big Idea: It is only through Jesus that we can be reconciled to God. John 14:6

Reconciliation= Restoration of a broken relationship.

We were once enemies of God. (Vs. 21) Sin breaks/fractures our relationship. Sin comes naturally to us. But that’s not the case for God! Our sin grieves God very deeply. 1 John 3:4 Sin= living as if there is no law and no law giver. Sin= lawlessness. When we sin we are rejecting our King and choosing to rule our own lives. When living in sin we are hostile to God in our actions and in our minds. You cannot be neutral. HEB 11:6/ Isa 64:6. Apart from Christ we cannot please God. Only through Jesus can we have access to God. ROM 5:8-10

But Jesus made peace with God through His cross. (Vs. 19) Sin requires blood. Heb 9:22. Jesus came to fulfill the law and save us from the punishment that we deserve. He willingly hung on the cross for you and for me! Isa 53:5-6. Because of Christ we are presented to God as holy and above reproach! Because of what Christ did God looks at us with perfection! Just like He is looking at His own son. God desires a relationship with you. He desires to heal our hearts! There is nothing the King and His Cross cannot fix! Only through Jesus can we be reconciled to God!

This hope belongs to those who endure to the end. (Vs. 23) Perseverance of the saints. All this truth and all this information should change the way you act. If your heart is not transformed and your not actively changing and removing things that aren’t honoring to you King, then your not living like you truly believe that God’s Word is real. And you’re definitely not letting God rule in your heart. Jesus bought our peace with His very own blood so He deserves our allegiance! That truth should change everything in your life! Luke 7. When you’re confronted with the mercy that can only come from Jesus what are you going to do? Saving faith will change everything! Don’t wait! Confess, Repent and Change!

All things will eventually be reconciled to God! Who is going to pay your debt? We owe God our blood! Let Jesus put you back in the black! Jesus wants to pay your debt and heal your soul today! Don’t wait! 2 Pet 3/ Ezk 33.

APPLICATION:

Believe with faith that God’s word is real! Be honest with myself about who I am without the blood of Christ covering my sins. Apart from Christ I deserve only death! Be humble and thankful for everything! Let my beliefs change my actions! Be bold and courageous to put Christ first in everything! Lord please give me mercy! Forgive me for all the things I put above you! Help me to be better! You gave your blood for me and I am so unworthy!! Thank you Jesus!

IN HIS NAME