NLN LifeNotes - Sunday, January 14, 2018

Sunday, January 14, 2018 – Elder Crystal Nicholson
Sermon Title: Purposed for a Purpose
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 1:1-10 ESV

1 The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, one of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the Lord came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. 3 It came also in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, and until the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah, the son of Josiah, king of Judah, until the captivity of Jerusalem in the fifth month.

The Call of Jeremiah

4 Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you;
I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
6 Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” 

7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak.
8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord.”

9 Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me, “Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.
10 See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.”

Point #1: You were purposely planned for His Purpose.

Jeremiah 1:4,5
4 Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

Point #2: God is with us to carry out His purpose.

Jeremiah 1:6-8
6 Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” 7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord.”

Point # 3: God equips us to carry out His purpose.

Jeremiah 1:9
Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me, “Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.”

NLN LifeNotes – Sunday, December 10, 2017

Sunday, December 10, 2017 – Elder Roman Wells

Sermon Title: The Gifts That GOD Gives (The Gift of Peace) Part 2

Sermon Text: John 14:27 New Living Translation (NLT)

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

Point 1

Whenever there is uncertainty, doubt, worry, nervousness, worked up, agitated and frustrated….turn that into PRAYER.

Philippians 4:6

⁶ do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to GOD.

Point 2

It’s hard to OFFEND those that have the gift of peace.

Psalm 119:165

¹⁶⁵ Great peace have they that love the law: and nothing shall offend them.

Life Application

1.     Remember what has done

2.     Remember who you are

3.     Remember whose you are

NLN LifeNotes – Sunday, December 3, 2017

Sunday, December 3, 2017 – Elder Roman Wells

Sermon Title: The Gifts That GOD Gives (The Gift of Peace)

Sermon Text: John 14:27 New Living Translation (NLT)

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

POINT 1

- When we would rather worry than TRUST GOD, we cannot live in PEACE.

Philippians 4:6-7 | New International Version (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

POINT 2 

- GOD will keep you if you wanna be KEPT.

Isaiah 26:3 | King James Version (KJV)
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

POINT 3

- No JESUS, no peace; KNOW JESUS, KNOW peace.

Romans 5:1 | New International Version (NIV)  
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

LIFE APPLICATION...

Don’t let your worries about tomorrow affect your relationship with GOD today.

NLN LifeNotes – Sunday, November 26, 2017

Sunday, November 26, 2017 – Elder Roman Wells

Sermon Title: “You Won't Lay Here Long!” Part 4

Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-37

Luke 10:25-37 New International Version (NIV)

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Point 1

The HEART of GOD will always find the BEST in a bad situation.

1 Corinthians 13:7

Love believes all things…

Point 2

Cover your NEIGHBOR in a time of need.

1 Corinthians 13:7

Love bears all things…

Point 3

The heart of GOD will never GIVE UP on his neighbor even if they have given up THEMSELVES.

1 Corinthians 13:7

Love hopes all things.

NLN LifeNotes – Sunday, November 19, 2017

Sunday, November 19, 2017 – Elder Roman Wells

Sermon Title: “Show Me Some Love” Part 3

Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-37

Luke 10:25-37 New International Version (NIV)

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Point #1 – The world will learn the LOVE of GOD through us.

John 13:34-35 English Standard Version (ESV)

³⁴A new commandment I give to you,that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.  ³⁵By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Point #2 – We must live out the HEART of GOD in everyday life.

Proverbs 4:23 New International Version (NIV)

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Point #3 – In order to know who your neighbor is you must be AWARE of where you are as well.

Matthew 6:21 New International Version (NIV)

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

LIFE APPLICATION…

1.     We can’t pick and choose who we help.

2.     Love is self-sacrificing. 

3.     Love is what we do; not what we feel like doing.

NLN LifeNotes - Sunday, November 12, 2017

Sunday, November 12, 2017 – Elder Roman Wells
Sermon Title: Who Is Your Neighbor? Part 2
Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-37 New International Version (NIV)

Luke 10:25-37 New International Version (NIV)
25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Point #1 – There is a CONNECTION between the person in NEED and JESUS.

Matthew 25:35-40 New International Version (NIV)

³⁵ For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,³⁶ I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ ³⁷ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? ³⁸ When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? ³⁹ When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ ⁴⁰ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Matthew 25:45 New International Version (NIV)

⁴⁵ “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.

Point #2 – The essence of your RELATIONSHIP with GOD says I must meet the needs of OTHERS.

Matthew 5:13a New International Version (NIV)

¹³ “You are the salt of the earth.

Matthew 5:14 New International Version (NIV)

¹⁴ “You are the light of the world.

Point #3 – If we do what GOD commands we are more than his SERVANTS we are his FRIENDS.

John 14:15 New International Version (NIV)

¹⁵ “If you love me, keep my commands.

John 15:12-17 New International Version (NIV)

¹² My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. ¹³ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ¹⁴ You are my friends if you do what I command. ¹⁵ I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. ¹⁶ You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. ¹⁷ This is my command: Love each other.

LIFE APPLICATION…

1.     Your relationship with GOD gives you the responsibility to bless others.

2.     The most humbling thing about the kingdom of GOD on earth…is that he wants to use us to build it.

3.     When we ignore those in need, we also ignore JESUS.

NLN LifeNotes - Sunday, November 5, 2017

Sunday, November 5, 2017 – Elder Roman Wells

Sermon Title: Who Is Your Neighbor?

Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-37 New International Version (NIV)

The Parable of the Good Samaritan
25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” 28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ 

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Point 1
Where there is love and compassion, you’ll go out of your way to do for others.

John 15:13 King James Version (KJV)

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Point 2
We must take what the WORD says and put it into practice.

James 1:22 King James Version (KJV)
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Point 3
Real love is willing to put everything at risk for the sake of others.

2 Corinthians 12:15 King James Version (KJV)
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.



Life Application
1. Get to know your neighbors.
2. Find a need to meet everyday.
3. If you give god will always give back to you.