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Focus on Christ, not the Crises

29 Jun 2002, Pr George Porter

(George is Thornleigh's Church Pastor)

Title Focus on Christ not the Crises

Theme Christ the Central focal point

Scripture Reading John 15:9-17

Introduction

The clear sharp pictures are caught by the camera when it is in perfect focus on the subject. When building and working at great heights it is essential to focus on what you are walking or standing on. Do not fous on the ground that can be fatal. In our daily life and future life we can be certain that we will have conflict and crises to deal with. The safest way to handle life crises is to focus on Jesus Christ.

Michael - Christ    is focused on you. He is focused on us all.   John 15:15-16
Michael - Christ    is our only Hope and Deliverance in crisis. Daniel 12:1- 2
Michael - Christ    is our only Saviour. Matt 1:21
Michael - Christ    is our only God - Immanuel. Matt 1: 23
Michael - Christ    is our only Restorer. 2 Cor 5:14-21
Michael - Christ    is our only Intercessor. Heb 7:24-25; 9: 24-28
Michael - Christ    is our only Advocate. 1 John 2:1
Michael - Christ    is our only Refuge. Jude 24-25
Michael - Christ    is and must be our only Focus. Acts 4:12

Mammoth Crises Ahead

Demanding Sunday Laws Revelation   13:12
Certain Death decree Revelation   13:15
Commercial Blockade Revelation   13:17
Global Revolt againts Believers and the Bible Sabbath Revelation 13: 3-4; 12-16

This is our finest hour to focus on Christ.

Focus On:

    End Time Mission - warn your friends of what is coming
    End Time Experience - Walk with Christ
    End Time Privilege - Suffer with Christ
    End Time Message - Christ is Coming back again
    End Time Messiah Christ High Priest and King.

Look to the Crises and tremble.
Look to Christ and be unafraid and with hope.

It is not what is coming BUT Who is coming
Christ not crises this is our focus.
Christ in our crisis this is our joy
Christ through the crisis this is our victory

Focus on the greatest Global/Universal rescue

Victory is promised and guaranteed Deut 33:27 Rev 19:1- 21; 21:1-10

So friend focus on Christ the central focal point. How is your focus?

Many things about tomorrow I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds the future I know who holds my hand.

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