FAITH, ATTITUDE, AND GRATITUDE IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE


Sermon Notes, May 6, 2012

Mark Tilley



Mark Tilley, P.I.T., spoke about Faith, Attitude, and Gratitude, using three scriptures as his basis.

Faith—John 3:16 “God so loved the world that He gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”   We didn’t know who He was.  We must accept God by faith.  We must give Jesus everything.  It’s all or nothing with Jesus.

Attitude—Matthew 4:19 “’Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’”  Peter and Andrew took a leap of faith and followed Him.  Their attitude changed; they took on Christ’s attitude.  When we follow Him, our attitude will change.

Gratitude—Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.  The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” We thank Jesus for what He has done.  He has done what we couldn’t do for ourselves.  He paid the price, and gave us eternal life.

By faith we accept Jesus and give Him everything.  We follow Him and our attitude changes. We express our gratitude for His sacrifice by living for Him.

What does the P.I.T. after his name stand for?  Pastor In Training!  This was Mark’s first sermon at Hope.  (Not his first sermon—it was his second!)  He will be taking classes from Nazarene Bible College.

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