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.