Why I use Sermonic Illustrations

Over in Mark 4:33-34 Jesus followed a teaching rule, the bible explains it like this...

Mark 4:33-34 (NLT) ³³ \"Jesus used many similar stories and illustrations to teach the people as much as they could understand. ³⁴ In fact, in his public ministry He never taught without using parables..."

Wow! The Method (parabolic/parables) in which Jesus used to convey His messages kept people from getting lost in their comprehension of what was being taught.That's called being "Relevant" when you can take everyday life resources, situations and circusmtances and give a picturesque illustration to make plain the Word of God. As a Preacher/Teacher of the Gospel, I too try to follow this rule. I believe it is one of the most effective ways to inform people about what God has said in His Word and His plan for their lives. 

It was also a method that gave people hope beyond their current circumstances. The Method that Jesus used to communicate the Good News, should be a lead example for every Communicator of the Gospel. I know it is for me.


~ Pastor V.

GIVE BACK THIS CHRISTMAS

Share the Greatest Gift  ever given this Christmas, JESUS CHRIST, the true Reason for theSeason!

 

John 3:16 (NKJV) "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life"



WHEN SHOULD I WORSHIP?

For far too long as far back as the Bible days, people have fought  and debated over which Day of the week was appropriate for Corporate Public Worship, some argue Sunday, some argue Saturday and others say another day. Well, I've always been under the conviction that anyday you choose to set aside time for Corporate Worship, Appreciation, Praise unto God is always an Appropriate day (although my choice to gather for Corporate Worship is "the First Day of the Week" also known as "The Lord's Day") as was followed by many first Century Christians.

However, I have concluded as well that if at any time you make a Purposeful decision to gather for corporate Worship it is always an appropriate time, and I'm convinced of this based off of how the Apostle Paul addresses this very Issue over in ROMANS 14:5-6 (NLT), (spotlighting verse #6) where the Apostle Paul says,  "In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. 6 Those who worship the Lord on a special day do it to honor him"

So whatever Day you decide to set aside for Corporate Worship is appropriate as long as it's a Day of Sanctity unto God. If so we should stop criticizing and judging others when they decide to Worship on a day that we don't. It's all about GOD!



PJV