3 Cliches Every Christian Should Use
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· 6 viewsA Brief Message to encourage believers to step out and follow God's call.
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Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.
Pre-Sermon Ice Breaker
Pre-Sermon Ice Breaker
An invisible man and an invisible woman are married. I’m not sure what they saw in each other, and their kids are not much to look at either.
Prayer
Prayer
Gracious God, give us humble, teachable and obedient hearts, that we may receive what you have revealed and do what you have commanded. Thank you God for hearing our prayer. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Introduction
Introduction
In Pastor’s circles you often hear speakers talk about the perils of using cliches. You may ask, what is a cliche? The American Heritage Dictionary defines a cliche as, “a trite or overused expression or idea.” We all have heard them. “Where God guides, God provides.” “When God closes a door, He opens a window.” When I read our verse today, my first thought was that the author had not heard any of these speakers because the passage seems full of cliches. But then I asked myself, “When is a cliche, not a cliche?” When it is true.
In our message today we will explore three Cliches that should be a part of every Christians life.
The book of Ezra picks up where 2 Chronicles leaves off. The Long and bumpy road of the Israelite Kings finally reaches a dead end in 587 BC when Jerusalem is sacked and Solomon’s temple is destroyed.
50 long years after Solomon’s temple is destroyed King Cyrus of Persia declares that the Israelites may return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. As the process of their return takes place God calls Ezra to lead the people back to a sincere faith in God.
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
Ezra had been called of God and had prepared his heart to do the work of God. But would God’s people respond and obey. One man Shechaniah took a stand and encouraged Ezra. His simple challenge is one that while full of cliches challenges us today to follow God and obey him. Let’s look at these cliches together.
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I. You’ve Got this
I. You’ve Got this
Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.
When I was a kid i used to watch Adam 12. It was very popular police. Very similar to Dragnet, but it focused on the black and white or street patrol officer as opposed to the Detective. When talking on the radio they used the 10 code. 10-4 meant message received or okay, or affirmative. Maybe the greatest affirmative statement of all time is found in Ezra 10:4.
Shechaniah begins encouraging Ezra by stating that, “ this matter belongeth unto thee.” It echos affirmations found throughout the word of God.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: Be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
II. I’ve got your back
II. I’ve got your back
Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
III. Just Do it
III. Just Do it
Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.
Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.
If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Conclusion
Conclusion
When is a cliche not a cliche? When it is true.
Here are 3 cliches that every Christian should use.
You’ve Got this
I’ve Got your back
Just do it!