CROWNS GIVEN BY GOD

 

The Crowns Given By God

 

The Crown of Life -  James 1:12

 

-        Crown given to those who are faithful unto death.  This crown is given to every believer who lives wholly for Christ.  They endure temptations, trials and sufferings.  They overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony.

 

The Crown Incorruptible  - 1 Cor 9:24-27

 

-        Given to those who are faithful unto the end.  It is not how you start that matters it is how your finish.

 

The Crown of Rejoicing – 1 Thess 2:19-20

 

-        This is commonly known as the soul winner’s crown.  It is given to those who either win or support those who win souls.

 

Crown of Righteousness – 2 Tim 4:5-8

 

-        It is a crown given for those who have looked forward to His       

     appearing.  Jesus is our soon coming King.  This is a motivation  

     for working for the Lord because we do not know the day or hour

     He will come.

 

Crown of Glory – 1 Pet 5:2-4

 

-        This is a crown to the faithful pastor, elder or church leader. 

 

 

 

 

QUOTES FOR JUNE 7, 2026

 

FUTURE FORETOLD

 The Future Foretold – Matt 24

This is our third Sunday on this subject.  We have been looking at Matthew 24 and future events.  Jesus calls these signs.  They have been describes as Signs of the Times.

 

1. Many false messiahs will come and perform miracles and deceive the elect if possible.  Do not go anywhere to find such people.  It is very important to watch and pray.  Do not believe anyone or anything.  Make sure everything they say lines up with the Word of God or reject them and their teaching.

2. As the lightning is from the east to the west so shall be the coming of the Son of Man will be.  The sun will be darkened,   The moon will not give light, stars will fall from the sky and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.

3. The Son of Man will come with His angels in power and glory.  The angels will gather His elect from the corners of the earth.  A day of gathering is coming.

4. This generation will not pass away before His coming.  Heaven and earth will pass away before the Lord’s word.  When God makes a promise He will keep it.

5. No one knows the day or the hour that the Son of Man will come.  As in the days of Noah so shall be the coming of the Son of Man will be.  This is why we must live like this could be the last day on the planet because it could be.  Like the children playing hide and seek, “Ready or not here I come.”  Are your ready?

FUTURE REVEALED

 

The Future Revealed – Matt 24

 

               This is our last day on this subject.  We have been examining and exploring Matthew 24.  We have been mining this deep vein of truth.  Here are the last four things is reveals to us today.

1.    People are expecting the return of the Lord and so they will be living like everything is normal when it is not.  One man will be taken and another left behind in a moment of time.  Paul says that this event will happen in the twinkling of an eye.  We need to live ready because when it happens you won’t even have time to think a thought.

2.    Keep watch for you do not know the time the Lord will come.  He will be like a thief in the night.  You will not be expecting Him.

3.    Be like the faithful servant and be ready for the Lord’s return.  The message here is to watch.

4.    We are to lift up our heads for Christ is coming.  Be ready and pray that you may escape.  Things will try to trap you but don’t let them. 

THE GOD OF HOPE

 

Rom 15:13 – The God of Hope – June 24, 2012

 

May the God of Hope:  God is the one who gives hope. 

 

-        Hope is this is a feeling of expectation and desire that certain events will happen.  In God’s case you know He is the one who gives hope.  This creates a confidence and belief in overcoming even the impossible.  Jeremiah reminds us that has plans for us.  To give us a hope and a future. 

 

Fill you with all joy and peace.

 

 

-        Joy is that deep seated contentment that is not based in circumstances and knows everything will turn out

-        Joy is our strength.  Joy allows us to be happy, fulfilled and victorious no matter what because you have confidence in God.

-        Peace is that absence of person warfare.  You have peace that is beyond comprehension.  You know God loves you, that you sins have been forgiven,

 

As you trust in Him. 

 

-        Trust in God’s case you have a firm belief in God’s reliability and word.  You have this confident expectation you walk by faith and not by sight.  You know God is not a liar.  You know He is love and you know He will stand behind His promises and His word.  It is against Gods character to break a trust and God would never break His word.  He places His word above His name. 

 

So you will overflow with Hope.

 

-        Paul wanted them to be filled.  His thought was to have them not just filled but overflow.  Overflow means this flowing to others.  We are to give what we have received to others.  Others need hope.  They need to know God will bring peace and joy as they trust Him.  Peter says we are to be prepared to give others this hope we have that is within us.

 

By the power of the Holy Spirit. 

 

-        All this happens through the regenerating and indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.  The same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 

-        This same power enables us to be living an overcoming and abundant life. 

-        We are His hands, feet and mouth.  It is our testimony and the blood the lamb that enables us to overcome.

-        We have a hope and confidence in the fact that Jesus is our Savior, Healer, Baptizer in the Holy Spirit and our soon coming King.  You will overflow to others by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

 

  

 

 

 

   

QUOTES FOR JUNE 6, 2026

 

GODLY MOTHER

 

The Godly Mother – Prov 31:10-31

 

Today we will examine the qualities and characteristics of a Godly woman according to Solomon.  Most scholars believe he was dedicating this to his own mother Bathsheba.

 

Vs 10 -  When you have a wife of noble character her worth is priceless. 

 

Vs 11-12 -  Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing because of her. 

                   Solomon says because she brings him good, not harm.   When a man knows

                    his wife has his back and stands with him he is confident in her and himself.

 

Vs 13 – 19 - She is a business woman who works hard, early riser, provides for family,

                     wise with money, has strength in character and work ethic.

 

Vs 20 -  She gives to the poor and needy.

 

Vs 21-22  – Her family is well care for.

 

Vs 23 -  Her husband is well respected because of her. 

 

Vs 25 -  She has strength, dignity and humor.

 

Vs 26 -  She speaks with wisdom and she gives instruction from her tongue.  A rare

              Quality among women and almost non existent among men.

 

Vs 27 – She watches her household and is not idle.

 

The results of this lifestyle is as follows

 

Vs 28 - 29 – Her children arise and called her blessed.  Her Husband praises her.

                     She surpasses all women in their sight. 

 

Solomon closes off with a powerful truth.

 

Vs 30 – Charm is deceptive.  Beauty is fleeting.  The woman who fears the Lord is to be

             Praised.

Vs 31 -  We must give her the reward she has earned and let us let all know her works.