There Will Be a Test

On Veterans Day this past Sunday, the message at First United Methodist Church Waco was titled “There Will Be a Test”. Our Veterans have passed a test and we all as Christ followers have a test to pass. To make our Father smile, we need to get in a position for a blessing by trusting our treasure with God and partnering with Him in a mighty work across the world.

Below are some notes I took while watching the Podcast.

1. ARE YOU FULFILLING YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE?

God made us in His image and we know God is Generous; therefore His people have are inclined to be generous.

2. ARE YOU MAKING GOD SMILE?

Jesus tells us what God is like; a Heavenly Father and we are His children. When we give something of ours to God, it makes Him smile. Giving is a sweet smell to God.

3. ARE YOU POSITIONED FOR A BLESSING?

In 1880, there was a survey asking people to list their most basic needs. There were only 16 items on the list. In 2002, the same survey was conducted and there were 98 items on the list. To position ourselves for a blessing, we need to understand that many things we have today are not really basic needs that we have to have for survival. It’s important to gain perspective.

4. ARE YOU GAINING PERSPECTIVE?

Where is your heart? The checkbook will tell you. When you trust your treasure with God, He holds that eternal. It’s about a promise that is bigger than your bank account can ever be.

5. ARE YOU PARTNERING WITH GOD?

Feel free to use this outline and message to study or share with others. There is also a Podcast of all sermons at First United Methodist Church Waco Podcast.