I Will Build My Church Conference
Quicksand
Pastor Anthony Torres
Luke 14:18-20
18 But they all began making excuses. One said, ‘I have just bought a field and must inspect it. Please excuse me.’
19 Another said, ‘I have just bought five pairs of oxen, and I want to try them out. Please excuse me.’
20 Another said, ‘I just got married, so I can’t come.’
- The quicksand of possessions.
- The quicksand of problems.
- The quicksand of people.
- The quicksand of procrastination.
Matthew 13:44
44 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy
the field.
Discovering The Treasure Of Commitment…
I. Strive To Follow The Treasure Map.
Proverbs 28:26
26 A man is a fool to trust himself! But those who use God’s wisdom are safe.
Psalm 119:105
105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Obedience Brings Blessing
II. Stop Making Excuses And Search For The Hidden Treasure.
Matthew 13:45-46
45 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls.46 When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!
Commitments Kept Through Problems And Pain Produce Beautiful Character
III. Surrender Everything To Unlock The Ultimate Treasure.
Philippians 3:7-8
7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.
8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.
IV. Step Out In Faith And Share The Treasure.
Matthew 10:33
33 But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.
The First Step Of Obedience Is Baptism
Matthew 28:19
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:41
41 And those who believed Peter were baptized—about three thousand in all!